Squirrel Fest, a Bidi Bidi Birthday, and More Community Events

Plan your week with some of our recommended happenings around town

"...According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Austin metro area has..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Election Day, STEM Day, Amplify Austin Day, and More Days to Remember This Week

Our guide to community events for the week

"...2 – one day after rent is due! For the broke community and broke allies, Los Mentirosos and Bobby..."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Dog Toys and Puppy Sports Lead Our Recommended Community Events

Bucking broncos, drag vampires, and more highlights

"...dedicated to giving new life to items that have either already served a purpose or were just left over..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Katherine McNevins

Qmmunity: The RuPaul Express

Join the Ru-volution in Austin at one of our local Drag Race watch parties

"...a brand-new lineup of queens vying for Ru-proval. Missed the first train? Not to worry. Watch parties for this..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Stop, Drop, and Shop

Qmmunity advises on what local places are best for gay gift shopping this year

"...Gifts: I love them. Gifts are the ultimate excuse to shop all day..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Column by James Scott

Beerburg’s Beers Made by Walking Festival, Joel Taylor’s Little Nishi, Fierce Whiskers’ Bourbon Battle, the Quesoff’s Cheesy Splendor, and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...– as wrangled from numerous PR releases, words on the digital street, and even the occasional (verified) IRL eavesdroppings...."

Nov. 8, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin’s Best Breweries of 2023, Power-Ranked

Top of the Hops VIII, baby!

"...Click here to jump straight to the brewery rankings...."

Oct. 10, 2023 Food Post by Eric Puga

Qmmunity: Fund-Raising Hell

This month’s edition of Austin International Drag Foundation’s drag competition fundraiser digs into Halloween nostalgia for its theme

"...Don’t raise the dead this October; help Austin International Drag Foundation raise..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Pumpkin Spice Homoscopes

The seasons are changing, so find a new queer event to enjoy!

"...Season change alert! Maybe the heat's still on outside, but inside we're all feeling..."

Sept. 8, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Transing Pride

ATX Trans Pride puts the spotlight on the transgender community during Austin Pride

"...When asked about the origin point for August event ATX Trans Pride –..."

Aug. 11, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Ch-ch-changes

Austin's queer scene turns to face the strange as it goes through big but good changes

"...Time to turn and face the strange: We're in a season of change. Icons of..."

July 28, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Spirits of Sobriety

Austin's queer community offers intentional alcohol-free events for the sober and sober curious

"...Stay dry this July. Post-Pride Month, we're easing off the gas to merge into the lane of sober socializing...."

July 7, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: More Pride, Less Prejudice

In a way, we're all gay Darcys looking for our gay Elizabeths in the thrush of Pride parties

"...places to flaunt said Pride. Can't blame 'em! While these events are no ball at Netherfield Hall, you're sure..."

June 9, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Stick Together

In light of frightening futures, the queer community must stand together

"...As I write this column, there are still bills waiting to be debated that will..."

May 12, 2023 Column by James Scott

Bidi Bidi Birthdays for Selena and Frida Friday ATX

BIPOC & queer-focused event organizer celebrates six years

"...April 16 marks the birthday of two iconic figures: Selena, the “Queen of..."

April 14, 2023 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Qmmunity: Real Roxy Hours

Local queer comic and jill-of-all-trades Roxy Castillo talks her performance style and history ahead of her run on the Moontower Just for Laughs Fest

"...Moontower Just for Laughs Festival, as she's featured on the lineups of two April 19 shows: Home Base (Velveta..."

April 14, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: South by So Gay

Squeeze all the juice from these fruity events, both SXSW-adjacent and beyond

"...tech, art, music, film, and miscellaneous that happens across the most stress-inducing area of Austin. A million and one..."

March 10, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: If You Know, You Know

OUTsider explores queer crevices and more in their 2023 fest

"...inexplicable YES-ness can also apply to queerness, which is the subject of this year's edition of Austin's classic DIT..."

Feb. 10, 2023 Column by James Scott

The Best Things That Happened in Austin Beer This Year

Pregaming Austin FC at Hopsquad, Austin Beer Guide's Lager Jam, Live Oak Rauchfest, and seven more hoppy highlights from 2022

"...Jester King has made ambition their own personal brand, so why not devise a food..."

Dec. 16, 2022 Food Feature by Eric Puga

Qmmunity: Sooo Extra

Qmmunity gathers all of what's news for youse this week

"...extra, soooo extra: Here are a few updates on the Austin-area queer scene...."

Dec. 16, 2022 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: The Gift of Gay

Tips on how to shop small and queer from The Little Gay Shop's Justin Galicz

"...Ring-a-ding-ding, babes: It's the time of year for everyone to let their material..."

Dec. 2, 2022 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Setting the Table

Fill up your plate with all sorts of deliciously fun queer Austin events

"...Let's set the table for a fine feast this year, whether you..."

Nov. 25, 2022 Column by James Scott

Austin Restaurants Celebrate World Vegan Month With Plant-Based Options

28 Austin eateries have already signed on

"...Austin is already pretty vegan-friendly, but for the month of November, it’ll be even easier to find..."

Nov. 4, 2022 Food Post by Claire Stevens

Five Musical Movie Moments at Sound Unseen

The sonic cinema celebration returns to Austin

"...film festival Sound Unseen arrived online in Austin during the pandemic, but like music, it's best experienced live...."

Nov. 4, 2022 Screens Column by Annie Flores

Qmmunity: Big-Boy-Sized

Your Qmmunity editor is under the weather, so enjoy an extra-large queer listings section this week.

"...my weakened state, I spent my weekend sleeping, sipping the matzo ball soup my mom sent me (thank you,..."

Oct. 14, 2022 Column by James Scott

Austin's Best Breweries of 2022, Power-Ranked

It's Top of the Hops VII!

"...Craft beer has begun its redemption arc. Out are the big bourbon barrel-aged confectionary stouts, the biting quintuple IPAs,..."

Oct. 12, 2022 Food Post by Eric Puga

The Beergardigans Return: Austin Kids Grade Local Breweries

The second installment with your beer garden friends

"...For those of you just now being enlightened to the existence of Austin's premier pint-sized brewery critics, the Beergardigans..."

May 27, 2022 Food Feature by Eric Puga

Qmmunity: Season of Queer Love

Celebrate Valentine's Day with Austin's queer events

"...Happy Valentine's Day, bbs. Whether you're a Cupid believer or believe February 14th is..."

Feb. 11, 2022 Column by Beth Sullivan

The Best Dark Beers in Austin

It's the best time of year for dark roasty ales

"...beer snob version of Lincoln Riley just yet, but these are our 10 favorite local darks just in time..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Food Feature by Eric Puga

Top 25 Austin Breweries of 2021

Our annual list of Central Texas’ top beers returns

"...Psst, hey. You hear the latest Austin Chronicle Power Rankings dropped? You’re looking right..."

Oct. 12, 2021 Food Post by Eric Puga

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