While this list certainly won’t cover everything – how could it? – these major players will serve as an introduction to the greater qmmunity. And while we lack an LGBTQ community center, you’ll find sober spaces and youth spaces along with QTPOC, trans, HIV-support, and LGBTQ resources within city limits. Second, unlike most major cities, there is no “gayborhood,” but we do have Fourth Street, which is home to a handful of gay bars. For starters, Austin doesn’t house a lesbian bar – the last one closed in 2013 – but that doesn’t mean there’s a shortage of spaces for queer women. In a nutshell, we're in love with the many facets of Austin's queer scene(s) and we're here to help you find your space in this place.īut before diving in, there's a few things readers should know. The blog came a few years later, and ever since then, we've been documenting queer parties, the rise and fall of gay bars, new festivals, and community members doing awe-inspiring work. In fact, we've had Austin covered since 2004, when the Chronicle began running a dedicated LGBTQ column and listings. Whether you're here for a weekend or settling in to call it home – hell, even if you’ve lived here for years – we’ve got you covered. Austin Chronicle's 2018 Pride Parade contingent (Photo by David Brendan Hall)