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Qmmunity: Be Fur Real
Chatting with local trans pet play titleholders in Austin kink community
"...Saturday 30, Valhalla Tavern..."

March 29, 2024 Column by James Scott

Scenes from SXSW, March 10-12
"...Schatzi at Valhalla on Monday..."

March 13, 2024 Photo Gallery

Qmmunity: Babe to Babe Communication
Founder Kelsea, aka DJ Hip Stir, talks about the origins and future of femme and nonbinary DJ community BABE ATX
"...Plus: a special mystery guest judge. Second Tuesdays, 8pm. Valhalla, 710 Red River. $10 suggested donation. austindragfest.org...."

Jan. 5, 2024 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Top Five Scene Shakers
Qmmunity counts five major queer scene shake-ups in 2023
"...the queer metalheads in Austin. Sat., Dec. 16, 10pm. Valhalla, 710 Red River. $8. instagram.com/summerclearance.atx...."

Dec. 15, 2023 Column by James Scott

Free Week Announces January 2024 Lineup, and More Music News
Power Trip reunited at Mohawk; Sonic Guild divvied grants at ACL Live
"...Room & Garage, Flamingo Cantina, Mohawk, Stubb’s, Swan Dive, Valhalla, and Vaquero Taquero – with free admission to shows,..."

Dec. 7, 2023 Music Post by Carys Anderson

DAWA HQ’s Grand Opening Hosts Geto Gala and Malik Baptiste, and More Music News
Plus a new SIMS Foundation fundraiser and Erykah Badu-headlined fest
"...13th Floor, Barbarella, Cheer Up Charlies, Mohawk, Stubb's, and Valhalla for no-cost shows – while notably still paying each..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Music Column by Carys Anderson

Qmmunity: Clowning Around
Queer embarrassment artist Andie Flores brings her show about "a clown idiot" to Crashbox
"...Plus: a special mystery guest judge. Second Tuesdays, 8pm. Valhalla, 710 Red River. $10 suggested donation. austindragfest.org...."

Nov. 10, 2023 Column by James Scott

Mexico City/Austin Trio Demons My Friends and More Crucial Concerts This Week
Plus the debut of Radio Coffee’s new location and Natalie Jane Hill’s Texas return
"...the full interview here.  – Rachel Rascoe Demons My FriendsValhalla, Friday 20..."

Oct. 20, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Qmmunity: Fund-Raising Hell
This month’s edition of Austin International Drag Foundation’s drag competition fundraiser digs into Halloween nostalgia for its theme
"...their new drag competition hosted every second Tuesday at Valhalla. Started in 2015, the org is the first and..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Pumpkin Spice Homoscopes
The seasons are changing, so find a new queer event to enjoy!
"...show hosted by Summer Clearance. Sat., Sept. 9, 10pm. Valhalla, 710 Red River. $8. fb.com/valhallatavern...."

Sept. 8, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: The Gay Place Rides Again
Original Chron legend Kate X Messer talks "Qmmunity"/"The Gay Place" origins
"...got the chance to win $150. First Tuesdays, 8pm. Valhalla, 710 Red River. $10 suggested donation. austindragfest.org...."

Sept. 1, 2023 Column by James Scott

Crucial Concerts at Hot Summer Nights 2023
Highlights from the no-cost, high-temp annual music festival
"...Empire, Flamingo Cantina, Mala Vida, Mohawk, Stubb's, Swan Dive, Valhalla, Vaquero Taquero. The Chronicle's Black Angels/Black Pumas offshoot show..."

July 21, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

JaRon Marshall + the Collective, Felt Out, and Jane Leo to Play the Chronicle Party at Hot Summer Nights
This paper pops up, July 22, at the totally-free Red River festival
"...Empire, Flamingo Cantina, Mala Vida, Mohawk, Stubb’s, Swan Dive, Valhalla, Vaquero Taquero, and the 13th Floor...."

July 12, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Year Two of Oblivion Access Festival Fills the Experimental Gap in Austin
How the music festival co-founders keep up the mystique June 15-18
"...returning venues Empire Control Room & Garage, Mohawk, Elysium, Valhalla, and Central Presbyterian Church, as well as the new..."

June 9, 2023 Music Feature by Julian Towers

10 Essential Showcases to See at Oblivion Access
Unpacking the unclassifiable experimental music festival, show by show
"...Cloak, Noisy Neighbors, Trench WarfareValhalla, Friday 16..."

June 9, 2023 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Qmmunity: Shantay, You Stay
A new season of Drag Race All Stars means watch parties aplenty
"...drag hosted by Summer Clearance. Sat., May 20, 10pm. Valhalla, 710 Red River. $10. instagram.com/summerclearance.atx...."

May 19, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Quntry & Western
DJ Boi Orbison lassos queer country nostalgia with Neon Rainbows
"...Good Pollution, and Female Gallery. Thu., May 4, 8pm. Valhalla, 710 Red River. $10. fb.com/valhallatavern. Extra Extra..."

April 28, 2023 Column by James Scott

Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music
Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival
"...Thu 16, 12pm, Mohawk Sat 18, 11pm, Valhalla On their 2018 debut New Vietnam, Aussie punk fivepiece..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Unofficial Parties & Free Shows to See During South by Southwest
The Chronicle’s recommended concerts for the coming week
"... – Raoul Hernandez Heavy Psych Sounds Sat 18, 2pm, Valhalla Free..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Qmmunity: The Art of Advocacy
Find a way to give your say at the Lege, plus a new drag queen portrait series
"...film production company Troma Entertainment. Fri., March 3, 10pm. Valhalla, 710 Red River. $10 presale; $15 door. tromadrag.eventbrite.com..."

March 3, 2023 Column by James Scott

Six Concert Picks to See This Free Week(end)
Primo shows at no cost, from Yung Bambi to Amplified Heat
"...Mala Vida, Mohawk, Stubb's, Swan Dive, the 13th Floor, Valhalla, and Vaquero Taquero. Find Austin standards like American Sharks,..."

Jan. 6, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Austin Trail of Lights Preview Party Promises Food, a Ferris Wheel, and Asleep at the Wheel
Fundraiser offers early look at annual holiday display
"...Garden ATX • Snap Kitchen • Cabo Bobs • Valhalla Esports Lounge • La Plancha • Zucchini Kill Bakery..."

Nov. 2, 2022 Arts Post by Ali Juell

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week
A BLK REVOLUTION, Channel Tres, Smashing Pumpkins, the Austin Record Convention, and more local music related shows worth seeing
"...cachet. – Christina Garcia Mr. Lewis & the Funeral 5, DesplantesValhalla, Friday 30..."

Sept. 30, 2022 Music Column by Christina Garcia

Qmmunity: Homoscopes
Don't know what to do this week? Consult the Qmmunity stars for your homoscope of recommended queer events.
"...Pinky Rings, King Clam Music Fri., Aug. 26, 9pm. Valhalla, 710 Red River. $10. fb.com/valhallatavern...."

Aug. 26, 2022 Column by James Scott

Hot Summer Nights Reviews
Free music fest cools out record hot summer
"...of Seventh and Red River. – R.R. Norman Ba$e at Valhalla..."

Aug. 12, 2022 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Faster Than Sound: 10 New Things to See at Hot Summer Nights
New bands, new names, and new releases among the hundred-plus free-entry acts
"...Valhalla, Friday 5with P$O Kwama, Norman Ba$e, Cush with a..."

Aug. 5, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Wild Men
Absurdist comedy goes into the woods to hunt for masculinity
"...plays less like the bold adventuring in Assassin's Creed Valhalla and more like resource-collecting in Horizon Zero Dawn. After..."

June 17, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

10 Bands Under 25 That Make Me Feel Alive
A quintessential coming-of-age soundtrack to score the next spiral
"...Home venue: Hotel Vegas/Valhalla..."

June 10, 2022 Music Feature by Mars Salazar

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week
Gus Baldwin & the Sketch, High Desert Queen, No Limit reunion, Beto y los Fairlanes, and more recommendations
"...9pm. – Gary Lindsey High Desert Queen, Tia Carrera, Bridge FarmersValhalla, Friday 20..."

May 20, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Oblivion Access 2022
"...-(16)- at Valhalla during Oblivion Access on May 16, 2022..."

May 17, 2022 Photo Gallery

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