Summer of Pride
It’s hard to believe that fifty years ago this June, a group of queers – trans folks, lesbians, gay men, probably a few drag queens – fought back against a common police raid on the Stonewall Inn in New York’s Greenwich Village. With high heels and bricks, a riot in the name of LGBTQIA rights began. Of course, the “LGBTQIA” acronym didn’t exist back then and the movement, like many, has been marked by its flaws. It also wasn’t the first queer rights riot – at least a few broke out in San Francisco and L.A. in the decade leading up to Stonewall. But whatever happened that night lit a spark that lasted for several days and propelled America’s gay rights – the Gay Liberation Movement – forward. As a qmmunity, we’ve made great strides, and we’ve suffered great losses. From AIDS, conversion therapy, the appalling rates of trans murders in the U.S. (and abroad), and a new wave of legislation gunning for the rights we’ve fought so hard for, we’ve learned to love hard and hold each other close. This summer, we – the Austin Chronicle Qmmunity and the greater qmmunity – unite to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Stonewall: There will be parties, Prides, dances, art – the epitome of queer magic. But there will also be marches, panels, rallies, calls to the qmmunity to continue stepping up, fighting back, speaking out. The two, like the history and wonder of Pride itself, cannot be separated. We honor, celebrate, and truly live for it all. Join us for 2019’s Summer of Pride.
Laura de la Fuente’s solo show is a charged combination of clever writing, memorable characters, and spirited performance
Aug. 29, 2019
Got a photo or memory from a bar from years past? Share it!
Aug. 16, 2019
Plus trans-centric theatre, queer comedy, and the return of aGLIFF
Aug. 15, 2019
We talk queer rights, Bill Paxton's trippy first movie, and Silver Jews
Aug. 9, 2019
Everything you need to know to make the best of Pride Weekend
Aug. 8, 2019
From Stonewall to today, how Pride has progressed in our city
Aug. 8, 2019
The artist explores his indigenous roots and American identity in this solo exhibition
Aug. 8, 2019
Standout new(ish) books for Stonewall's 50th anniversary
Aug. 7, 2019
Party with Qmmunity, That Time of the Month, and Andy Campbell
Aug. 1, 2019
50 years of Queer X Design from former Chron contributor Andy Campbell
July 26, 2019
QPOC art, Bulimianne and Louisianna’s wedding celebration, and more
July 25, 2019
Simon(e) Jaikiriuma Paetau and Thais Guisasola’s film resounds
July 20, 2019
Instagram’s spiritual meme-maker comes to Contrast Film Festival
July 18, 2019
Austin's leading scream queen to take on her next frontier of drag
July 12, 2019
Queer nightlife gets a new clubhouse, SIMS Foundation faces spiked membership, Spoon’s greatest hits, and more
June 27, 2019
A whole lotta events honoring Stonewall
June 27, 2019
Plus, beer that gives back, storytelling for Stonewall, and more LGBTQ events
June 20, 2019
The Platinum Partners make their debut Sat., June 15
June 13, 2019
Plus, more Pride events to help you forget it’s hot outside
June 13, 2019
Only 5% of Celebration Church's rent will go toward Pride activities
June 13, 2019
The Tony-winning playwright talks about the business of show
June 6, 2019
ABP’s fourth annual Pride Weekend, dykes you should know, and more events for your Summer of Pride
June 6, 2019
About to open a new play at Zach Theatre, the Tony Award-winning playwright talks about what endures
June 6, 2019
Alamo Drafthouse offers more heartfelt LGBTQ perspectives
June 4, 2019
Kick off Summer of Pride with nonstop Pride Month parties & more
May 30, 2019
Kicking off Stonewall’s 50th anniversary with QueerBomb, Black Pride, and more
May 30, 2019