Qmmunity: The Gay Place Rides Again

Original Chron legend Kate X Messer talks "Qmmunity"/"The Gay Place" origins

"...Messer remembers explaining what was soon to become "The Gay Place" as a solution to a problem she saw..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Column by James Scott

Gay Place Goes to Comic Con Austin

What? Gays who like comics, card games, and roleplay? Shut yo' mouth!

"...had a separate agenda. I was looking for the gay in the Comic Con. I wanted to find some..."

Nov. 18, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Nakia

Pink Elephant Puts Black LGBTQ Artists Center Stage

Austin's queer hip-hop fest returns for year two

"...to Austin this weekend to celebrate LGBTQ and POC artists. Founded by Japan aka Rashaud Hill – creator of..."

March 31, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Courtney Naquin

Gay Place: One Queered Up Year

This way a gay, that way a gay: Steer here, queers

"...we suggest a name change to South by So Gay. ON OUR GAYDAR..."

March 20, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

Paramount Theatre and the Little Gay Shop Host Big Gay Nights Out

Two ATX institutions bring queer pre-show fun to Just for Laughs

"...for Laughs comedy festival, Paramount Theatre and The Little Gay Shop present their collaborative effort Big Gay Nights Out...."

March 31, 2023 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Lavender Country, World’s First Openly Gay Country Band, Comes to Austin

Patrick Haggerty on his groundbreaking album nearly 50 years later

"...eponymous debut album, which is considered the first openly gay-themed album in country music history...."

Oct. 21, 2021 Qmmunity Post by Beth Sullivan

Gay Place

Support our talented local queer artists this holiday season

"...we'd like to encourage y'all to support local queer artists this holiday season. Money that stays in the community..."

Dec. 16, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Bi Gay Gay Invades YR Shit

Now with more life guards

"...as South By South West, for the ridiculosity of Gay Bi Gay Gay. Teeming hoardes of dirty, filthy, fucking..."

March 17, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Andy Campbell

Gay Place

Our gay chamber celebrates 17 years of working toward economic equality for all

"...ON OUR GAYDAR..."

June 20, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

This Is Not a Gay Column

AIDS awareness, Liberace, Scruff, and crafty prep for Queerbomb make a week in gay

"...be surprised. And, um, you don't have to be gay (see Sunday). ON OUR GAYDAR..."

May 15, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place

The Gender Unbound Art Fest will spotlight the work of trans, intersex, and gender nonconforming artists and musicians

"...spotlight the work of trans, intersex, and gender nonconforming artists and musicians. This evening mini-festival is a celebration and..."

Sept. 23, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

The Gay Place Guide to a Kweer SX 2017

SXSW: Another year queerer

"...this year’s Fest. And at least a li’l somethin’ gay happening daily. Locals and out-of-towners alike should consider this..."

March 3, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Ben Aqua and Faith Gay: Bound for Big D

Two Austin artists will do residencies at Dallas' new Centraltrak art facility

"...Austin artists Faith Gay and Ben Aqua have been chosen for..."

Sept. 19, 2008 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper

Qmmunity: BT2 Joins Ranks of Gay Bars Austin Has Loved and Lost

We can still do our part to preserve its history

"...BT2 has closed. The North Austin gay bar, which had temporarily closed back in March, announced..."

May 15, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

Thee Gay Art of Being Selfish and Lazy

Thee Gay Agenda turns bizarre note into a gallery of queer talent

"...When queer comedy collective Thee Gay Agenda found one of their flyers, for example, wadded..."

May 8, 2020 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Gay Place

Remember! It's a gay-marathon, not a gay-sprint. Here's your Fri-gay lineup.

"...Friends of the Gay Place, local club Cheer Up Charlie's recently relocated to..."

March 14, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place: Total Gayhem

Where my queers at? GayBiGayGay, b'duh.

"...Well, hello, gaywads. How are you surviving our town and our time..."

March 14, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place: Unicorn, Totally

We recommend the one with the unicorn in it

"...While not gay, per se (and yes, we feel like tools for..."

April 13, 2012 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place

A sign of good things to come?

"...I believe we're taking them to heart. On Monday, "Gay Place" was invited to document Somos Semillas' check presentation..."

July 20, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

The lowdown on LGBTQxyz free and unofficial SXSW events

"...who wanna know all the things happening, check out Gay Place's "Guide to a Kweer SX" online, which includes..."

March 10, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

Where my queers at? SXSW, b'duh.

"...out all over. Every year, there are more new gaybies popping out of fresh queer bellies all over SXSW..."

March 7, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place

We are coming down from Pride and amping back up for ESHHH

"...so please be sure to check in on the Gay Place blog at austinchronicle.com/gay. ON OUR GAYDAR..."

Sept. 28, 2012 Column by Kate X Messer

South by Gay-west

The official unofficial SXSW recommendations for your queer Austin experience

"...to you by Austin’s bevy of great queer drag artists, musicians, and organizers who keep the underground, outsider spirit..."

March 8, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Gender Unbound: Spotlighting Trans and Intersex Artists

The fest is raising money to pay featured musicians and artists

"...daylong event to honor and showcase transgender and intersex artists – and why she’s currently raising money to enhance..."

Aug. 2, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place: Welcome to the GAYTX

It's heeeeere: The throng, the buzz, the madness, the Maddow.

"...hyperbole: This, laydeez and gentlequeers has to be the Gayest SXSW Ever. Here is part one. Next week, we..."

March 8, 2013 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place

The gayest Top 10s of the year

"...We prefer tops and bottoms. Online, the Gay Place brims with our full krewe's individual lists. The..."

Jan. 6, 2012 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place

Glad to make your acquaintance, weary traveler, we are The Gay Place.

"...let us get acquainted, dear SXSWer. We are the Gay Place, the only dedicated and concerted LGBTQ column of..."

March 14, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place: Proud Wet Decadent Burn

It's the month of big fests and we are trotting to keep up

"...Splash. Southern Decadence. Burning Man. Stay hydrated. ON OUR GAYDAR..."

Aug. 31, 2012 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place

Dandy Unicorn wants you – in the worst way

"...we get lost in pondering the state of the gay in both states, Texas and Louisiana. The neighbor state..."

July 29, 2011 Column by Kate X Messer

Austin Artists Project and Playbill Bring Inclusive Austin-Born Musical Showcase to Lincoln Center

Sing Out! goes from local pandemic production to the Big Apple

"...the summer of 2021, Dailey was determined to put artists back to work. An empty parking lot, a 225-foot..."

June 7, 2022 Arts Post by Isabel Maney

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