Year of Sparkle and Desi Cration

Results and pictures from last night's Texas Rollergirls' Whammy Awards

"...But the biggest plaudits went to the retiring Sparkle Plenty. She walked away in her final season with..."

Jan. 19, 2009 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Swapping Sparkle for Spandex

Jigglewatts go back to the '80s

"...haven't been exposed to burlesque before, and a dance party, which everybody likes. I'll be doing a number to..."

July 27, 2010 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Gay Place: GSC - the Place to Be

Hoof on down to the Longhorn home of gender diversity as the GSC celebrates 10 years

"...this week. Congrats, GSC. Now let's celebrate at their Sparkle Party (see Friday). ON OUR GAYDAR..."

Jan. 23, 2015 Column

Le Placard (The Closet)

"...a sort of “The Rules” for dullards: how to sparkle up a lackluster life and become the life of..."

July 27, 2001 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

So I Married an Axe Murderer

Remember when Mike Myers was funny? This film features one of his best performances as a poet who reluctantly marries, then fears that his bride (a meat butcher) is a bluebeard.

"...off his parents' marriage (it's at their 30th anniversary party that his need for a life partner masters his..."

July 30, 1993 Movie Review by Robert Faires

A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night

The “world’s first Iranian feminist vampire spaghetti western” is a spooky doozy

"...a radiant monochrome that somehow makes even the darkness sparkle...."

April 10, 2015 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Gay Place: HelloDolly!

Two doors down (or so), they're thowing a party for Dolly

"...for collegiates (collegiates numbering apx. 99.9% of the town's sparkle population, btw). Wednesdays. Stonewall Warehouse, 141 E. Hopkins, San..."

Jan. 16, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

Raise Your Glass to Austin Beer Week

Our guide to the best tappings, dinners, and parties

"...is being spit-roasted at the Blue Owl Brewing launch party Oct. 25. You can’t throw a stone without hitting..."

Oct. 23, 2015 Food Post by Dan Gray

Gay Place: 13 Hours

Kick off your queer year with these Gay Place recommendeds

"...Sin Sandra Valis hosts the largest, hottest lezbo dance party, featuring Brass Ovaries, DJ Creativity, and so many dykes,..."

Jan. 9, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

Qmmunity: A Bittersweet Goodbye From Q Editor Sarah Marloff

Sending it off with Mahogany Project and QueerBomb fundraiser

"...Sparkle Party A glittery celebration of UT's GSC's 15 years!..."

Feb. 7, 2020 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place: Ho-HoHos

One "Gay Place": Two big holigayz

"...GSC SPARKLE PARTY Celebrate a decade of UT's Gender Sexuality Center!..."

Dec. 26, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

Wine of the Week

Riondo wines for Passover and Easter

"...pleasing price. We served two Riondo wines at a party recently and it was all I could do to..."

March 22, 2013 Food Column by Wes Marshall

East Austin Studio Tour 2019: Week 2 Recommendations

Looking for something bigger, brighter, wilder than paint on a canvas at this year’s EAST? Do we have some ideas for you

"...wishes, and birthday-themed art as they throw a birthday party (for real it's their birthday). 2940 Eckert..."

Nov. 22, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Gay Place

Pride Week has arrived!

"...glitter back into the glitz. Channel yer Ke$ha and sparkle with the Guerrilla Queers queering up Rain. 6-10pm. Rain..."

Aug. 26, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

June Pride Events Roundup

Kick off Summer of Pride with nonstop Pride Month parties & more

"...All: Equality Texas & Circle Brewing Pride Can Release Party..."

May 30, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

After a Fashion

Throw down after throw down, 2006 was one biiiig par-tay for your Style Avatar

"...PARTY LINE 2006 Reviewing the parties I enjoyed this past..."

Dec. 29, 2006 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Qmmunity: Finding Your Pride

Drip Drop 10 brings urban LGBTQ music to the forefront, plus did you hear it’s Austin Pride this weekend?

"...Pink Elephant Radio and Austin Black Pride, this influential party claims coveted honors such as being one of the..."

Aug. 19, 2022 Column by James Scott

Sxsw

"...ever count on Swamp Dogg to join the genteel, ain't-nothin'-but-a-party crowd at the House of Blues. His excellent, 25-year..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

Qmmunity: Holigay Movie Review

Three LGBTQ holiday movies to throw on, plus one bad queer movie challenge

"...is named Socks. Bad jokes, a boring office holiday party subplot, and really fake-looking elf ears: This movie deserves..."

Dec. 22, 2023 Column

Gay Place

Too excited about Pride to let 2017 get me down

"...frosé, unicorns, and rainbow cupcakes from Skull & Cakebones! Sparkle like it's hot! Thu., Aug. 24, 6-10pm. Kitty Cohen's,..."

Aug. 25, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

Let's make this the greatest, gayest, most glittery Pride yet

"...Orange Margarita Social/Pool Party Everyone loves a dirty pool party in a clean..."

Aug. 19, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

Restaurant Review: Maie Day

Michael Fojtasek’s new South Congress chophouse turns up the fun … and the volume

"...Billed as a "community chophouse" where there's "always a party," Maie Day is the younger sibling to upscale Southern..."

Oct. 21, 2022 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

No more pencils, no more books, just tons of fun for everyone

"...throw open the doors for a Texas-sized 25th Anniversary Party. They’ll have free music, art cars, local vendors, artists,..."

May 31, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Gay Place

What makes Austin so queer-friendly?

"...and games – oh my! Drink. Talk. Hang out. Sparkle. Don't be a dick. Thu., Sept. 21, 6-10pm. Craftsman,..."

Sept. 22, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

This week, Gay Place dotes on the goat and the bunny

"...self? Friday is Exquisite Corpse's Vote for the Goat party, promising virgin sacrifice and a lot of head-butting, we..."

Jan. 13, 2012 Column by Kate X Messer

Rockin' Christmas Party

Changes to the long-running holiday revue give the show a fresh sparkle

"...Rockin' Christmas Party..."

Dec. 25, 2009 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Gay Place

OUTsider Fest, Andrea Gibson, and more heat up the week ahead

"...alternatives. GirlFriend returns with Lesbian Divorce, the dysfunctional dance party response to Lez Wedding (see Friday) and be reminded..."

Feb. 16, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

This holiday season is filled with fun, queer activities

"...Sanchez. Come Sunday, we highly recommend OUTsider's Seventies-style launch party. The fest might be a couple of months away,..."

Dec. 1, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

Lumberjacks, queens, and Mom Jeans: Keep those receipts, kids

"...implore, "Don't Leave Me This Way," and a holiday party to remember. Thu., Dec. 11, 6pm. Oilcan Harry's, 211..."

Dec. 12, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

After a Fashion

Your tricky riffin' Style Avatar gets all pre-Halloween grim and invites you to his birthday party, which was not supposed to happen

"...be that. I was sure My Fabulous 50th Birthday Party last October would be my very last. Remember when..."

Oct. 10, 2008 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

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