After a Fashion

Stephen gets a nasty letter and tells stories from the "Mommie Dearest" benefit. Bit-chee, bit-chee, bitcheeeeeeeeee…

"...there. And I was, as a judge for the costume contest. End of story...."

July 12, 2002 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

The Summer Revival Spirit

Can I Get a Witness?

"...the scum in this film. I won Eeyore's Birthday Costume Contest three weeks after the film came out with..."

June 12, 1998 Screens Feature

Public Notice: City Hall Shark Tank

Council might be no fun, but there's lots of cool stuff going on this weekend

"...a variety of categories, including: Dog & Owner look-a-like contest; Gnarliest Beard; Sideburns/Chops; Fantasy; and a costume contest. See..."

Nov. 14, 2014 News Column by Nick Barbaro

From Justin to Kelly

"...Idol showdown and Justin was the runner-up in the contest, why does his name precede hers in the title..."

June 27, 2003 Movie Review by Steve Davis

A Winter Formal, a Yellow Brick Ball, and More Recommended Events

Arts and culture happenings for the weekend

"...cause: live music, tasty treats, top-notch mingling, and a costume contest for the best Oz-lander cosplay. Now there’s a..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Camp Conundrum

Oh good, another column about queer movies. How original!

"...& Troye. Iggy Bank hosts, with drag, a tag-team costume contest, Brat remix listening party, and music by Ruby..."

Oct. 11, 2024 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Transitioning to the Big Screen

For Qmmunity Editor James Scott’s birthday, and Transgender Awareness Week, five trans movie recommendations

"...Eighties Birthday Drag and Dance Costume Party Dust off the leg warmers and tease your..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: A Real Scream

Brigitte Bandit envisions an Elvira movie marathon as a drag show. Plus: What's your favorite scary movie?

"...jams. Come in your best Y2K looks for a costume contest. Sat., Oct. 22, 10pm. Cheer Up Charlies, 900..."

Oct. 21, 2022 Column by James Scott

A Season for Scaring at Phantom Fest

With Phantom Fest, Adam Sweeney wants Austin to become Halloween Town

"..."Whenever you give Austin a chance to put a costume on – not just for Halloween, but for Pride..."

Oct. 21, 2022 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

13 Reasons to Love Wizard World

Where else could Big Bird rub feathers with The Crow?

"...• Costumes! It's Halloween and a genre convention, so expect every..."

Oct. 30, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Day of the Dead at the ESB-MACC

Sam Coronado remembered as part of this year's festivities

"...altars for loved ones and can compete in a costume contest. There will also be a car and bike..."

Oct. 31, 2014 Arts Post by Robert Faires

July Is Crime Month: Batman Day

Holy Diamond Anniversary, Caped Crusader! Let's party!

"...W. Anderson, which is inviting folks to come in costume from 7-10pm, when the store will be collecting donations..."

July 23, 2014 Books Post by Robert Faires

Gay Place: Bey Bey Bey Bey Bey Bey

On a mission to find Uranus

"...50/50 raffle, jungle juice, and Tarzan/Jane and possibly Cheeta costume contest. Fri., July 11, 10pm-3am. Castro's Warehouse, 213 W...."

July 11, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place: TOPSY-PERVY

Queerbomb is always No. 1 (or at least No. 8) to us ...

"...Horrorchata, and more. Dress to poop for Annie DePressant's costume contest, and DJs Mouth­feel and Dren Pasht will have..."

Jan. 11, 2013 Column by Kate X Messer

The Magnificent Six

Local stores prep for Free Comic Book Day

"...Kennon James, artist of the fantastic webcomic Mohagen, plus costumed special guests. 1601 S. I-35 Suite 360, Round Rock,..."

May 6, 2011 Books Post by Richard Whittaker

Madame Satã

Life story of Brazilian drag diva from the last half-century.

"...club’s resident diva. He sneaks around backstage wearing her costumes and lip-synching to the songs of his idol, Josephine..."

Oct. 24, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Texas Teen Book Festival Is Here!

Celebration of YA lit moves north to Southwestern University

"...at the event. Attendants can break out their Halloween costumes early to participate in the Epic Reads literary character..."

Oct. 9, 2019 Arts Post by Addie Costello

Austin Pride 2009

Event listings

"...the country? Fingers!! With music, drama, video, miming, fantastical costumes, improv, grease, body parts, and more explosive cod-panties with..."

June 5, 2009 Features Feature

Hairy Situations, Pickle Parties, and More Weekend Events

Some non-SXSW arts and culture recommendations

"...America.   – James Scott Weird West: Fantasy Cowpoke Costume Night..."

March 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Support Trans Youth

Plus Halloween wins and Poo Poo Platter (birthday) parties

"...Sister Fisters’ First Anniversary Halloween Party Bring yer best costume cuz Vestite, p1nkstar, Y2K, and more make the beats..."

Nov. 1, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Qmmunity: Lez Get Spooky

Plus commemorating Intersex Awareness Day and Halloween vibes

"...Castro District and drag queens started entering the neighborhood costume contest just as New York's Village Halloween Parade kicked..."

Oct. 25, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Ted Cruz Is the Stuff Nightmares Are Made of

Meet 'Ted-dy Cruz-er,' our Halloween cover boy

"...Winning a costume contest can be difficult when you're new in town...."

Nov. 1, 2013 News Feature by Brandon Watson

Event Menu

Oct. 26-Nov. 1: Halloween & Día de los Muertos edition

"...per person. Seating is limited, and reservations are required. Costumes are encouraged but not mandatory. Call 552-7365 or e-mail..."

Oct. 26, 2007 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Luv Doc Recommends: Live Under the Oaks 2004

Austin Music Hall, Friday, October 29, 2004

"...Lebowski. Now there’s a Jesus you can build a costume around. Sure, he’s thin, swarthy, foreign sounding, and flashing..."

Oct. 29, 2004 Column by The Luv Doc

After a Fashion

What are the kids sporting in the clubs these days and what are they thinking???

"...white shoes that are usually kept on hand for costume rentals. Says Blue Velvet co-owner Jennifer Barker-Benfield, "There are..."

Sept. 13, 2002 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Qmmunity: Stop, Drop, and Shop

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

"...Moxie, Owen Alimony, and Munster Mash. Plus: a Sanrio costume contest. Sat., Dec. 9, 7pm. Cheer Up Charlies, 900..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Column by James Scott

Food-o-File

"...enter it in the Third Annual Central Market Gumbo Contest on Sunday, February 9. The $50 entry fee entitles..."

Feb. 7, 1997 Food Column

A Surreal Party, a Dead Parade, and More Recommended Events

Liven up your weekend with these undead events

"...with Blanton’s epic birthday bash. Dress in daring, Dalí-inspired costumes and enjoy a night of twisted takes. Tickets to..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Fund-Raising Hell

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

"...breadth of eras too: the big-hair Eighties to the paper-costume Sixties, all available for drag interpretation. Best of luck..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Big-Boy-Sized

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

"...partner for this Halloween-themed drag brunch and market where costumes are encouraged and the vibes are stellar. Sun., Oct...."

Oct. 14, 2022 Column by James Scott

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