Qmmunity: Recouping From the Horrors

How do you heal from the headache of our current hellish world?

"...a Chups bar tab, and the respect of host p1nkstar - the best prize of all. Plus: The big..."

May 16, 2025 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Thee Gay Agenda Holds Court

Get your gavel for new variety show Justice Is Served

"...Del Canto, Eddie Hale, Taylor Dominique, Lynn Metcalf, and p1nkstar on DJ duty. More names still than can fit..."

May 9, 2025 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Homoscope Is Where the Heart Is

Your best queer week is written in the stars – and this column

"...ova Texas, plus DJ sets from Bunny Hop and p1nkstar. 10pm. Ethereal..."

April 11, 2025 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: The Optimist Weighs In

Staying positive these days is like being an 84-year-old Al Pacino trying to read names at the Oscars – a struggle!

"...Venus Rising, Bobby Pudrido, Ryan, and Banshee Rose with p1nkstar, Turito, and Horrorchata in the DJ booth. 10pm. Brewskies..."

April 4, 2025 Column by James Scott

St. Paddy’s Day, SXSnacks, Sailor Moon, and More Weekend Events

Our recommendations for the waning days of the Fest

"...and Austinites BabiBoi, Turito, Lavender Thug, Angel Doll, and p1nkstar.   – James Scott Hoops in the Park..."

March 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Winners of the 43rd Austin Music Awards

The best bands, venues, backstage folks, and more, as voted on by you

"...p1nkstar..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Music Feature

Walkabouts, Rallies, and Carnaval in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

The chilly weekend is heating up

"...night's mega multimedia performance from 2024's Best Electronica artist p1nkstar – although tonight she goes by her true title..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Queer Transmedia Fest OUTsider Honors Julie Tolentino With Legacy Award

Entering its second decade of existence / resistance, the fest gives the longtime HIV / AIDS artist / activist their flowers

"...Mirrored Fatality, queer punk documentarian Amina Cruz, pop princess p1nkstar, and returning fave Dorian Wood, among many others...."

Feb. 14, 2025 Arts Feature by Genevieve Wood

Uncle Lucius, Norman BA$E, and More Holiday-Adjacent Live Shows

Crucial concerts for the week to keep you out and about

"...heavyweight for a sweaty, bathhouse-inspired mix. Resident pop princess p1nkstar joins, while Henry Chow, Javiii, and Brett Johnson provide..."

Dec. 20, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Qmmunity: Homo for the Holidays

We’re trying our best out here, even during the holidays

"...this holiday happening, where all can enjoy tunes from p1nkstar and DJ Angel Doll, a seasonal market, crafts, and..."

Dec. 20, 2024 Column by James Scott

Fun Floats With MoHA’s New Holiday Show

Titanic #2: The Floater promises to be another hit for the Museum of Human Achievement

"...Marchesseault, Khattie Quinones, Thomas Graves, Lynn Metcalf, Diana Welch, p1nkstar, and Turito. Costumery comes courtesy of the lovely Emily..."

Dec. 13, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Butch County Says Bye for Now

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

"...involvement with our local flora. A Night of 1,000 p1nkstars..."

Nov. 22, 2024 Column by James Scott

The Off Beat: promqueen’s Dark Fairytale

Women and queer creative showcase the Front Festival returns Labor Day weekend

"...new LP szn two alongside Pam Reyes, Never, and p1nkstar at Cheer Ups Aug. 31...."

Aug. 30, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

Find Creativity, Karaoke, and Even a Casket in This Week’s Recommended Events

Art and death become you

"...Up Charlies welcomes musical acts Pam Reyes, Never, promqueen, p1nkstar, and more. Thursday and Sunday bookend the event with,..."

Aug. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Provocative Pop, Emo Legends, and More Crucial Concerts

Know your shows

"...Up Charlies welcomes musical acts Pam Reyes, Never, promqueen, p1nkstar, and more. Thursday and Sunday bookend the event with,..."

Aug. 23, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

A Comic Con, Drag Birthday, and More Recommended Events

Party hard this weekend

"...So named by previous title owner p1nkstar as the new “queen of austin,” Brigitte – two..."

July 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Why Venues Are Struggling to Stay Open in the Live Music Capital of the World

As Hot Summer Nights descends, Austin’s live music epicenter campaigns for city support

"...at Cheer Ups with Turtle Pond, bs, J’cuuzi, and P1nkstar; and UT booker Cristina Mauri, aka @Moonbby, launches Big..."

July 12, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Miyazaki, Hot Boys, Jane Austen Improv, and More Recommended Events

The weekend is looking ... a little weird

"...look at their summer-group exhibition “Inter Being,” tunes from p1nkstar and Tropicana Joe, a karaoke stage, water balloons, Clay..."

July 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Rainbows, Rainbows, and More Rainbows

Local technicolor pop star Kady Rain discusses her Pride kickoff party and the importance of supporting queer artists

"...bedazzling the lineup: Paxton Smith, Kisos, Boy Sim, and p1nkstar – and Kady Rain, of course. “It’s an honor..."

May 31, 2024 Column by James Scott

South by Gay-west

The official unofficial SXSW recommendations for your queer Austin experience

"...I Need Space, a docu- series on Austin queer nightlife p1nkstar..."

March 8, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: The RuPaul Express

Join the Ru-volution in Austin at one of our local Drag Race watch parties

"...Dance Resolutions New year, new B2B DJ sets from p1nkstar and DragonnQueen. Sat., Jan. 13, 9pm. Cheer Up Charlies,..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Column by James Scott

Free Week and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Catch Skourge, Magna Carda, and more at the no-cost annual fest

"...the bandleader as Father Festivus himself. – Raoul Hernandez LSDXOXO, p1nkstarEmpire Control Room, Saturday 30..."

Dec. 29, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Qmmunity: Homoscopes for the Holidays

Find the queer New Year’s event that’s best for your sign

"...from techno titan Al V Dam and electronica empress p1nkstar. Sat., Dec. 30, 9pm. Empire Control Room & Garage,..."

Dec. 29, 2023 Column

Me Nd Adam’s Keep Austin Cheer’d and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Get in the holiday spirit with Spaceflight Records or Spiritualized

"...high-energy música urbana mixer Rosa Pistola, while local powerhouses p1nkstar and Suxxy Puxxy flex Austin's pop talent. Friday's festivities..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Qmmunity: Transitioning to the Big Screen

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

"...p1nkstar's Birthday Dance Revolution Yer officially invited to a bday..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Queer Comedy Pipeline

Ivy Le talks the impact of Tongue in Cheek, a queer comedy open mic providing fertile ground for Austin's LGBTQ comics

"...enjoy tons of great drag, music, and more at p1nkstar's fundraiser party for "taking care of trans folx in..."

Sept. 29, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Making It Ourselves

Examples of queer creativity abound in Austin, Texas

"...resilience, and transformation." Films include "Girls Like Us" from p1nkstar and Turito Moreno; "Portals" by Bev Vega; and "The..."

Sept. 22, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Transing Pride

ATX Trans Pride puts the spotlight on the transgender community during Austin Pride

"...out the lineup. That's when he linked up with p1nkstar, whose expertise in the world of trans artistry helped..."

Aug. 11, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Prep for Pride

Everyone loves a girlie with a plan, so make one for Austin Pride with these suggestions

"...p1nkstar at CUC Catch p1nkstar before she flies away for..."

Aug. 4, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Ch-ch-changes

Austin's queer scene turns to face the strange as it goes through big but good changes

"...p1nkstar at CUC Catch p1nkstar before she flies away for..."

July 28, 2023 Column by James Scott

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