The People’s Joker

Trans coming-of-age story filtered through superhero homage

"...basically a trippy biopic of Drew’s experiences as a trans woman that grew up with body dysmorphia and a..."

April 12, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Movies, Comedians, Theatre, and More Arts Options for the Week

Get out and get art

"...Heathens, a young adult fantasy novel featuring nonbinary and trans teens discovering not only their true identities but also,..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Squirrel Fest, a Bidi Bidi Birthday, and More Community Events

Plan your week with some of our recommended happenings around town

"...– aka, the massive, once-in-a-generation expansion of Austin’s public transit system – what kind of housing can be built..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

A Trans Journalist With the Taliban in Transition

Austinite Monica Villamizar on Jordan Bryon's truth in wartime

"...the Australian documentarian’s own story is being told in Transition: not simply the story of being a reporter embedded..."

April 5, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Want to Go to There

A 2000s-era sitcom rewatch stirs up thoughts on queer media

"...of view sorely lacking in 30 Rock is the transsexual’s. For how much Liz Lemon resonates in her baggy..."

April 5, 2024 Column by James Scott

The Off Beat: KB Brookins’ Poetry Book-Turned-Art Exhibit

“Freedom House: An Exhibition” heads to Prizer Arts and Letters

"...Letters. Based on their experience as a queer, Black, trans Texan, Brookins first conceptualized the book by reflecting on..."

April 5, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

Egg Hunts, Trans Visibility, and More Community Events

Meet your fellow Austinites as these goings-on

"...birthday for this 23rd annual ¡Sí Se Puede! Day, translating to “Yes, we can!” Meet at about 9:30 at..."

March 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Be Fur Real

Chatting with local trans pet play titleholders in Austin kink community

"...As Trans Day of Visibility approaches, I’ve been thinking about what..."

March 29, 2024 Column by James Scott

Review: Creekbed Carter Hogan, Creekbed Carter

Open-road mysticism, brokenhearted yearning, and laugh-out-loud wit

"...Released via Arkansas-based "unAmericana" label Gar Hole Records, the trans songwriter's self-titled release packs enough open-road mysticism, brokenhearted yearning,..."

March 29, 2024 Music Feature by Genevieve Wood

Qmmunity: I Yam Who I Yam

Editor James contemplates what constitutes part of a trans identity and complains about blood draws.

"...the nurse told me what they tell all their trans patients getting hormone treatments: That getting blood drawn is..."

March 22, 2024 Column by James Scott

SXSW Film Review: I Wish You All the Best

Nonbinary teen leads coming-of-age family drama

"...a coming-of-age teen flick. Even more impressive, Dorfman, a trans woman, made a point to showcase queer hope and..."

March 13, 2024 Screens Post by Dex Wesley Parra

Queer Comedy, a Goth Market, and More Community Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar's approval

"...Nolen in Rev Bookkeepers’ backyard. Plus: DJ Boi Orbison transports with a Neon Rainbows Dance Party.   – James..."

March 15, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

South by Gay-west

The official unofficial SXSW recommendations for your queer Austin experience

"...Cool off among queer friends at this trans-led festival promoting “rest, wellness, play, and healing.” With a..."

March 15, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

SXSW Film Review: A House Is Not a Disco

Portrait of the Pines on Fire Island moves and shakes

"...exclusivity of the mostly rich, white community. A few trans activists dot the landscape, one heading up the creation..."

March 9, 2024 Screens Post by Joe Gross

Parks, Gardens, Pisces, and More Arts Events for the Week

Get out and get arty, away from the SXSW crowds

"...Brazilian trans poet Anderson Bigode Herzer lived a wild life full..."

March 8, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

South by Gay-west

The official unofficial SXSW recommendations for your queer Austin experience

"...Electronica artist who holds the title of first trans winner of an Austin Music Award Vertarias..."

March 8, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Serving Real Realness

AI art has no place in the queer community, plus queer Austin updates

"...I use a software called Otter AI to automatically transcribe the majority of my interview audio. Honestly, the AI..."

March 1, 2024 Column by James Scott

Election Day, STEM Day, Amplify Austin Day, and More Days to Remember This Week

Our guide to community events for the week

"...without turning anyone away for lack of funds. Catch trans and Latine drag royalty performances by Solovino, Ryan, Venus..."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Theatre Review: Always a Boy Is Never a Bore

Ground Floor Theatre production offers a tender trans portrayal

"...moments of Always a Boy, where Joshua, an adult trans man, is embraced by his mother. Above them, Young..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Austin FC Season Kickoff, Black History Month, and More Community Events

Get out and about in Austin while the weather's good

"...will enjoy drag by Gothess Jasmine, Bobby Pudrido, the Trans Era, Sticky Gold, Sir Beau Elliot, and Petty Cakes...."

Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

A Boner Bizarre, Improvised Love Stories, and More Arts Events

Get some culture and love this week

"...C’mon y’all freaks and geeks: Austin’s premier transmedia festival dedicated to bold creativity within the LGBTQ community..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Dev Patel Swings Into South by Southwest With Monkey Man World Premiere

Fest gets new docs on Stormy Daniels, Alex Jones, and Jon Bon Jovi

"...art imitating life when she discovers certain songs can transport her back in time – literally. Cast: Lucy Boynton,..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...on those changes related to Project Connect and Equitable Transit Oriented Development (ETOD), the Austin Monitor reported...."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature

Crosstalk: KMFA Announces Middle Sattre’s Sophie Mathieu as 2024 Composer-in-Residence

While Mange plays final show due to anti-trans legislation

"...inaccessible by weather. Engineers plan to place a low-power transmitter on top of the station’s UT-Austin headquarters, but it..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

ACLU Files Human Rights Violations Complaint With United Nations Over Texas’ Anti-LGBTQ Bills

New bans violate Texans’ rights, organizations claim

"...targeted the LGBTQ community with attacks on gender-affirming care, transgender athletes, and DEI programs at universities. The letter notes..."

Jan. 23, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Qmmunity: Brrr, It’s Cold in Here

Shake off the icicles and step out on the gay Austin streets with these queer events

"...this drag and perreo party "[honors] tejano, latine, dyke, trans and joto culture." How better to do so than..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: The RuPaul Express

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

"...brunch bonanza. A percent of ticket sales/proceeds donated to Transgender Education Network of Texas. Second and fourth Sundays, 1-3pm...."

Jan. 12, 2024 Column by James Scott

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...Greg Kwedar (a SXSW alum with 2016's border drama Transpecos), with his new film Sing Sing, starring erstwhile Austinite..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Changing Nations, Changing Generations: PJ Raval’s Who We Become

Austin filmmaker on his not-a-pandemic-project pandemic project

"...filmmaker exploring the death of Jennifer Laude, a Filipino trans woman, murdered by Joseph Scott Pemberton, a U.S. Marine..."

Jan. 9, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Society Announces 2023 AFS Grant for Short Films Recipients

Career-changing grants go to 16 projects from Texas filmmakers

"...poem-based portrait of KB Brookins: a Black, queer, and trans, Texas writer manifesting freedom in their present and future...."

Jan. 5, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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