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Solitary at 11, Dead at 16: One Kid’s Path to Adult Prison

Vibe Vault: A Celebration of Global Music & Heritage w/ Diversity Band, AZXO, Cassio Stella, Adi Rao, Lara Price, Felt Out, Nagavalli

Antone's Nightclub

Austin Sketch Fest
at ColdTowne Theater

Jazz OUTside w/ Michael Goldsmith, Daniel Valenzuela, & Dave Laczko at Kenny Dorham's Backyard

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Texas Moves to Put Unborn Jesus Pro-Life Statue on Capitol Grounds

Visual Arts Review: “Porous Matters” at MASS Gallery

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Austin Psych Fest 2025

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Hot Luck, Vibe Vault, No Idea, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Austin Theatre Critics Awards Drop 2024-2025 Nominees

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Healing Uvalde Mural Project Guide Art project memorializes lives lost in 2022 tragedy

Texas Moves to Put Unborn Jesus Pro-Life Statue on Capitol Grounds Donor-funded Texas Life Monument was approved by House and Senate

Inaugural Austin Theatre Critics Awards Drop 2024-2025 Nominees Delicious drama of awards anticipation

Austin FC Outplays League Leaders Vancouver, Settles for Draw Osman Bukari shines, despite club remaining scoreless

State Prepares to Kill Another Inmate May 20 Attorneys argue support for death penalty has waned since trial

NEWS

Educators Hate It, So Why Is Texas Keeping the STAAR Test Alive?

Behind efforts to eliminate the state test that stresses kids out and shuts schools down

by Brant Bingamon

Solitary at 11, Dead at 16: One Kid’s Path to Adult Prison

Texas may pass a bill that would put more teenagers in prison with adults

by Maggie Quinlan

Audit of APD License Plate Reader Program Reveals Privacy Concerns City Council could renew program next month

Educators Hate It, So Why Is Texas Keeping the STAAR Test Alive? Behind efforts to eliminate the state test that stresses kids out and shuts schools down

Austin Elders: Meet Donald Mace Williams, the 95-Year-Old Ph.D. and Poet He’s an expert on Beowulf, and he hasn’t stopped writing

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FOOD

The Strip Club: Parkline Shopping Center

Standard Szechuan and hard-to-find Asian grocery items abound at 11301 Lakeline

by Taylor Holland

Weekend Wine: Vermentino From Sardinia

White wine from the gorgeous Mediterranean

by Wes Marshall

Weekend Wine: Vermentino From Sardinia White wine from the gorgeous Mediterranean

Restaurant Review: The Greek Bar Offers Quiet Mediterranean Confidence East Oltorf spot is casual yet stylish

First Look: 1972 Pub New women’s sports bar sets up shop in central ATX

Field Guide Festival Returns With Huge Portions and Huge Passion Food fest celebrates local chefs and farmers

Restaurant Review: Micklethwait Craft Meats’ Freshly Opened Brick-and-Mortar Food truck’s long-awaited Springdale shop keeps up the standard of excellence

MUSIC

Composing Your Austin Summer Music Calendar

Rock out at any one of these music fests in our summer roundup

by James Scott

Sounds of Survival: SIMS Marks Three Decades of Supporting Music Professionals

Austin music community celebrates community of care

by Caroline Drew

Hot Luck, Vibe Vault, No Idea, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week A smattering of sound suggestions

Composing Your Austin Summer Music Calendar Rock out at any one of these music fests in our summer roundup

Sounds of Survival: SIMS Marks Three Decades of Supporting Music Professionals Austin music community celebrates community of care

Live Music Venue Parish Is Moving… Again 501 Brushy location will stay open through 2025

Armadillo World Headquarters and Austin Film Festival Tap Local Filmmaker for Jim Franklin Documentary Emil Lozada wins “The Armadillo Man” fellowship

SCREENS

Armadillo World Headquarters and Austin Film Festival Tap Local Filmmaker for Jim Franklin Documentary

Emil Lozada wins “The Armadillo Man” fellowship

by Carys Anderson

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Armadillo World Headquarters and Austin Film Festival Tap Local Filmmaker for Jim Franklin Documentary Emil Lozada wins “The Armadillo Man” fellowship

Paramount Gets Romantic for the Summer Classic Film Series The Padaleckis drop by for When Harry Met Sally, and more

Rolling Roadshow Returns with Dangerous Animals on the Water Slasher-meets-sharks movie gets wet ... real wet

Scream, Dawson's Creek Creator Kevin Williamson Comes to ATX TV Festival Plus fest gets into the enigma of great casting with new panels

TV Legend David E. Kelley to Receive ATX TV Festival's First Showrunner Award Plus indie TV gets the spotlight at this year's fest

ARTS & CULTURE

Visual Arts Review: “Porous Matters” at MASS Gallery

Gallery show reinterprets Edwards Aquifer’s low water levels as both urgent and romantic

by Teedee Simons

Visual Arts Review: “Porous Matters” at MASS Gallery

Gallery show reinterprets Edwards Aquifer’s low water levels as both urgent and romantic

by Teedee Simons

Entanglements, Switchblades, and Tons of TV in the Week’s Events Treat your weekdays like a weekend with these arts and culture happenings

Inaugural Austin Theatre Critics Awards Drop 2024-2025 Nominees Delicious drama of awards anticipation

Theatre Review: Dirty Gold’s Venus in Fur Captivates The scintillating show explores the line between vulnerability and control

Celebrating Culture, History, and Hops With Kaiju Cut and Sew Owner Chris Gomez helps organize AANHPI markets, mahjong, and more

Affordable Art, Cine Las Americas, Adult Books, and More Weekend Events Recommended happenings for your calendar's enjoyment

COLUMNS

The Austin Chronic: Ground Game Texas Vows to Keep Fighting for Decriminalization

Executive Director Catina Voellinger responds to Ken Paxton’s crusade to recriminalize marijuana in Austin

by Kevin Curtin

The Endless Soul Searching of Ageless Singer Tomar Williams

Tomar and the FCs frontman shares scores of stories ahead of the band's third album release

by Raoul Hernandez

Qmmunity: Net Nostalgia

Editor James reflects on what being on the computer used to mean

by James Scott

Day Trips: Healing Uvalde Mural Project, Uvalde

Uvalde mural project helps the community remember and heal

by Gerald E. McLeod