Affordable Art, Cine Las Americas, Adult Books, and More Weekend Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar's enjoyment

"...Newly in the news as one of many Austin arts organizations impacted by..."

May 16, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Plan Yourself a Hell of a Summer

Holy-moley, this is one smokin’ hot Summer Events Calendar

"...Austin Pride crowns this year? Head to Austin’s unofficial gay district Fourth Street to witness 12 hopefuls compete for..."

May 16, 2025 Features Feature by Chronicle Staff

Surveying the Litany of Anti-Queer Bills Moving Through the Texas Legislature

The wave includes reboots of drag, book, and bathroom bans

"...Some, like SB 18, are re-ups of legislation that..."

May 9, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Swans, Swine, and Serial Killers in This Week’s Recommended Events

Get out and get arty

"...News From Home..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Self Portraits, Carnivals, and Cannibalism in Our Recommended Events

The weekend in arts and culture

"...put on a vigil in Nordquist’s honor shortly after news about his death released. Attendees are encouraged to bring..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Full Moon Lights Up Luck Reunion

Lucinda Williams, Willie Nelson, surprise guests usher in an eclipse

"...Wonder Women of Country’s spirited performance of “Pray the Gay Away,” a takedown of homophobia, it was clear that..."

March 14, 2025 Music Post by Kyra Bruce

Qmmunity: For Queers By Queers Fest Recs and More

Mostly unofficial SXSW recos, local non-Fest fun, and Oscars complaints this week in Qmmunity

"...In other news, South by Southwest is on the way and all..."

March 7, 2025 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Reckless Amusement

Have a big ol’ ball at these queer events, but don’t be a dick, okay?

"...street! He’s going through a crisis about being into gay leather while also being a cop in the Seventies!..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Column by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Unignorable: Not that we want to be consuming national news anymore – because, doctor’s orders – but it turns..."

Jan. 24, 2025 News Feature

Texas Lege Preview: Another Barrage on LGBTQIA+ Texans

“Cruelty tactics” begin again

"...A priority, yes – trans attacks have become an..."

Jan. 10, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...he filed what was known as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, which would have stopped teachers from discussing sexual..."

Dec. 13, 2024 News Feature

Qmmunity: Take It Easy, But! Take It

Don’t be afraid to slow down and slack off when you need to

"...yourself to finish work when your head spins from news updates. Throw something frozen in the microwave when you’re..."

Nov. 29, 2024 Column by James Scott

Talking George Lucas, Pop-Up Hanukkah, and More Events

Get out this week with our recommended happenings

"...ELO musical Strange Magic. As if knowing the current newscycle had me in a similar spiral to early COVID,..."

Nov. 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Right-Wingification of UT

Texas targets liberal enemies within one of the top U.S. schools

"...Republicans weren’t satisfied. In March, SB 17’s author, state..."

Nov. 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Qmmunity: Butch County Says Bye for Now

Lead singer and founder Katy Koonce talks the queer rock group’s history

"...Koonce also shouts out local fallen brother (gender neutral) GayBiGayGay, which used to light up the extremely straight unofficial..."

Nov. 22, 2024 Column by James Scott

With Election Results Made Official, Kirk Watson Narrowly Reelected as Mayor Without Runoff

Clock ticks on recount request from Carmen Llanes Pulido

"...Kirk Watson has been reelected Austin’s mayor in a..."

Nov. 22, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Kirk Watson Narrowly Reelected as Mayor Without Runoff

But challenger Carmen Llanes Pulido has not conceded

"...It’s true that that Watson took in about that..."

Nov. 15, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

The Austin Chronicle’s Annual Halloween Mask: Heeeeeeeeeere’s Kenny!

How to assemble your Ken Paxton mask

"...One of Trump’s key “election integrity” lackeys, Paxton sued..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Features Feature by Chronicle staff

Record Store Day, Formula 1, Dyke March, and More Event Recommendations

Your weekend is spoken for

"...a found-footage gem playing in the “haunted house local news segment” space complete with in-world dentist commercials offering cash..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Apprentice

Fctionalized account of Donald Trump’s rise (Sebastian Stan) under the tutelage of lawyer Roy Cohn (Jeremy Strong)

"...volume The Loudest Voice in the Room on Fox News supremo Roger Ailes, it's intended to be informative, to..."

Oct. 11, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Camp Conundrum

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

"...is this drag party celebrating the biggest girl and gay pairing of our lifetime: Charli & Troye. Iggy Bank..."

Oct. 11, 2024 Column by James Scott

Sturgill Simpson Stays Outlaw, Tyler, the Creator Gets Sentimental, and Other ACL Sunday Highlights

The fest stayed sunny on the final day of the first weekend

"...Rested and rejuvenated, Orville Peck in 2024 has a gay old time. – Carys Anderson Cannons’ Groove Challenges Midafternoon..."

Oct. 7, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Chappell Roan Gives 'Em a Good Show at ACL Fest

The pop supernova comes through with cowgirl chic

"...and “Pink Pony Club,” an ode to Los Angeles gay clubs. Never before has such a heartbreakingly, specifically queer..."

Oct. 7, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Blink-182 Bring the Banter to “Austin Titty Limits” and More From ACL Fest’s Friday Kickoff

Chris Stapleton twangs and bangs, Leon Bridges grooves

"...command over her ACL audience: "Or should I say GayCL? Y’all ready to have a gay-ass time?” Case in..."

Oct. 5, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Fantastic Fest Review: The Apprentice

Controversy-sparking Trump biopic follows the birth of a monster

"...volume The Loudest Voice in the Room on Fox News supremo Roger Ailes, it's intended to be informative, to..."

Sept. 30, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Trump Train’s Final Stop: Concluding a two-week trial over..."

Sept. 27, 2024 News Feature

Jubilant Dance, MedFest, and More Weekend Recommendations

Find the right fit for your going-out vibe

"...parenting has changed the way he reacts to the news (I won’t spoil it for you). Maybe The End..."

Sept. 27, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Take a Breather Month

September stands between Austin Pride and Gay Christmas, aka Halloween, so take it as a much-needed break.

"...really, uh. Really fucks me up. I appreciate queer news outlets and concerned allies trying to keep us informed,..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Column by James Scott

Point Austin: Doug Greco’s Campaign Odyssey Turns to Federal Court

Mayoral candidate sues for more outside cash in campaigns

"...who is currently campaigning to become Austin’s first openly gay mayor...."

Sept. 20, 2024 News Feature by Michael King

Exclusive: Nightbitch, The Room Next Door to Screen at Austin Film Festival

Fest adds five world premieres in second round of titles

"...of the last stops before awards season with the news that it's added two of the year's most eagerly..."

Sept. 16, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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