Seven Straight Nights to Shine Light on Gay Rights

Straight folk go to bat for queer folk

"...community's support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender rights. Gay-friendly events of this scope traditionally come out of New..."

Oct. 5, 2007 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Three Standout Queer New Year's Eve Events

Because we all fought for our right to party this year

"...Next Level Trash 10pm-till late, Secret Location (follow on..."

Dec. 26, 2017 Events Post by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

Go, Skee-Ra, go!

"...have just a million and one gay, gay-themed, and/or gay-friendly events to dig up, investigate, schedule, and rattle off;..."

July 8, 2011 Column by Kate X Messer

Pride Events

"...has ramped up the ante with more acts, more events, more more, more, and more. The quality has matched..."

Sept. 6, 2013 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

Qmmunity: South by So Gay

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

"...to South by Southwest. I'm bad at planning two events in one day, much less trying to take on..."

March 10, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: The Gay Place Rides Again

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

"...called us out on the proclamation – weekly LGBTQ events column in an alt-weekly newspaper, "Qmmunity" (née "The Gay..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Column by James Scott

Gay Place: Howdy, Sailor

Gayest. South by. Ever.

"...and find our special SXSW edition of the gAyTX Events Guide; it's all over town. It's pink. It has..."

March 15, 2013 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place

Take your typewriter, pencil, or pen, and if you make a mistake, you gotta do it again!

"...Please be sure to get us information on your gay-interest/gay-friendly event or concern as soon as you have it...."

Jan. 27, 2012 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place: Bless Me Sister

Watch our very own Weird City Sisters come up

"...tickets. Time's a wastin'! Sat., Feb. 28, 8pm. Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd., 512/404-4500. $38. www.carnavalaustin.com, www.sambaparty.com...."

Feb. 27, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

San Marcos Welcomes First Gay Bar

San Marcos comes out of the closet and into the Warehouse

"...The Stonewall Warehouse of San Marcos officially opened its..."

Jan. 7, 2015 Qmmunity Post by Blake McCoy

Gay Place

Friday's gay day is all about the soul and all about the bounce

"...you've already figured out that it's a cool place, gay-friendly and all that ...  but ...: what to do and..."

March 19, 2010 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place: Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes

It's Bowie's B-day!

"...1) There is a forehead-smackin' trinity of Bowie Birthday-related events this week (see Friday and Saturday), and 2) there..."

Jan. 8, 2016 Column by Kate X Messer

Fly the GLBT-Friendly Skies

Texas-based Southwest Air aims high with new GLBT Web page.

"...a small niche with some fairly chock-a-block lists of gay-friendly destinations and a couple of diverse pics of same..."

July 3, 2007 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

Gay Place

Hey y'all, Lez Go Tubing!

"...witnessed this array, this sheer heft of gay and gay-friendly choices. All kinds of music. All kinds of events...."

June 24, 2011 Column by Kate X Messer

Qmmunity: The Gift of Gay

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

"...and queer this year. "Check out the markets and events that businesses like ours are hosting to find multiple..."

Dec. 2, 2022 Column by James Scott

The Gay Place

It's Coming Out Month big time in Austin this week

"...COMMUNION Learn about the warm, open, gay-friendly, and inclusive community at Holy Family American Catholic Church..."

Oct. 17, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

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

Liven up your weekend with these undead events

Oct. 25, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

One Big Gay Happy Family?

QueerBomb and Austin Pride meet for a roundtable

"...AC: As you all approach planning your events, what does community mean to you with regard to..."

June 3, 2011 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

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

Recommended happenings for your calendar's enjoyment

"...Thursday 15 - Sunday 18, Palmer Events Center..."

May 16, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Gay Place

LoveBomb! (the fundraiser for QueerBomb), a coupla gay plays, a rainbow cutting, balls on fire, and more

"...April 12, 10pm. Elysium, 705 Red River, 478-2979. $7. www.facebook.com/poopooATX/events...."

April 12, 2013 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place: Get in Here!

Check our Ho-rizon: Your hot, gay summer is about to kick off, big time

"...9pm. Cheer Up Charlie's, 1104 E. Sixth, 431-2133. Free. www.facebook.com/events/197439060374120...."

May 18, 2012 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place Goes to Comic Con Austin

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

"...I had never attended one of these events, but I had several friends who had, so I..."

Nov. 18, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Nakia

Split Pride: Gay Event Plans Marred by Tension

Gay pride weekend marred by tension

"...welcome in the planning for this weekend's Austin Pride events...."

June 4, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Gay Place

South by So Gay. That's what we like to call it.

"...at SXSWhomo are up and running for this year's events. Check them out on Facebook or at www.sxswhomo.com throughout..."

March 11, 2011 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place

The Gay Place not only is, but will continue to be ... and better

"...observe one fact: Austin LGBTQers, you are lousy with events! Just filthy! Just look at our listings. Look how..."

Feb. 4, 2011 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place: Perf/Art Faggotry

A strangely wonderful confluence of performance art and artists (including drag queens), G-Spot exploration, and hanky codes invade Austin this week

"...hitting performance art. This week, a couple of great events only increase your chances. ON OUR GAYDAR..."

April 19, 2013 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place

Where the queers at on Friday? SXSW!

"...For additional events listings, see austinchronicle.com/gayplace...."

March 20, 2009 Features Feature by Ash Bell

Dog Toys and Puppy Sports Lead Our Recommended Community Events

Bucking broncos, drag vampires, and more highlights

"...Texas Law events tend to get pretty in the legal weeds, but..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Kat McNevins

Gay Place: HalloQueen

Halloween y Día de los Muertos, queered

"...Zena is all over this Halloween weekend, hosting spooky events. Check her out. ON OUR GAYDAR..."

Oct. 30, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place

The Gay Place gets all extended re-mix for SXSW, with interviews, chats, pics, blog entries, and more.

"...other special things. Gay Place, the Chronicle’s weekly queer events calendar is the place to check out the best..."

March 10, 2006 Features Feature by Kate Getty

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