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TODAY'S EVENTS

Armadillo Day w/ Nolan Potter's Nightmare Band, Minor Mishap Marching Band, the Well

Central Machine Works

48 Hour Improv Marathon
at Hideout Theatre & Coffeehouse

Mélat
at The Pershing

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Cutting the Ribbon on a Renovated Givens Pool

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

PHOTO GALLERIES

Austin Psych Fest 2025

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Jumping the Shark in This Weekend’s Arts & Culture Events

Movie Review: The Phoenician Scheme Is a Lovely Lark

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June 6, 2025
Vol. 44, No. 40

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The Gruesome and the Infernal Bring Her Back The Philippou brothers discuss staying small for their big movie

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup El Cosmico closes, Ottine opens, and more travel news and events

Song Premiere: Curse Mackey Skulks Around Red River in “Vertigo Ego” Video Darkwave single previews new album Imaginary Enemies

The Good, the Bad, and the Unknown of Texas' New Film Incentives Breaking down what SB 22 does – and doesn't – do for Texas

Youth and Experience: Leads Talks Filmmaking Truths at Tribeca Heather Kafka and Bryan Poyser on the reality of aging indie

NEWS

Council Works on Budgeting Around a Steep Deficit

Looking into the causes of a predicament that somehow snuck up on the city

by Austin Sanders

Under One of the World’s Most Extreme Abortion Bans, Texas Doubles Down

And also clarifies what a “lifesaving” abortion is

by Maggie Quinlan

The Good, the Bad, and the Unknown of Texas' New Film Incentives Breaking down what SB 22 does – and doesn't – do for Texas

Headlines / Quote of the Week

Texas Schools to Get a Bit More Cash and a Lot More Christian Nationalism Assessing the 89th Legislature’s effect on public education

Council Works on Budgeting Around a Steep Deficit Looking into the causes of a predicament that somehow snuck up on the city

Sen. Sarah Eckhardt Analyzes “Gunfire and Fireworks” of This Legislative Session A Q&A with Austin’s progressive state senator

FOOD

Hot Luck 2025 Delivered Another Festive Weekend of Cocktails, BBQ, and Good Vibes

ATX’s best food festival smoked, grilled, roasted across town

by Taylor Tobin

First Look: Parish Barbecue

Industry vet opens a Louisiana-influenced trailer at Batch

by Haris Qureshi

First Look: Parish Barbecue Industry vet opens a Louisiana-influenced trailer at Batch

The Strip Club: Parkline Shopping Center Standard Szechuan and hard-to-find Asian grocery items abound at 11301 Lakeline

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

MUSIC

Crosstalk: Redbud Ice House Comes and Goes, Veteran Animator Lance Myers Launches an Art Show, and More Culture News

Plus H-E-B helps HOME and Blues on the Green

by Caroline Drew

Album Review: Mobley’s We Do Not Fear Ruins

One-man band resists exile on futuristic concept album

by Kahron Spearman

Song Premiere: Curse Mackey Skulks Around Red River in “Vertigo Ego” Video Darkwave single previews new album Imaginary Enemies

Crosstalk: Redbud Ice House Comes and Goes, Veteran Animator Lance Myers Launches an Art Show, and More Culture News Plus H-E-B helps HOME and Blues on the Green

Album Review: Mobley’s We Do Not Fear Ruins One-man band resists exile on futuristic concept album

Exploded Drawing’s 64th, Double Trouble’s Second, Sagebrush’s Fifth, and More Crucial Concerts It isn't all about numbers in this week’s recommended shows

Moving From Halloweekend on Red River to Palmer in September, Levitation Announces 2025 Lineup TV on the Radio and Pavement headline refreshed fest

SCREENS

The Gruesome and the Infernal Bring Her Back

The Philippou brothers discuss staying small for their big movie

by Richard Whittaker

Latest Film Reviews

The Life of Chuck, Pavements, and The Phoenician Scheme

SHOWTIMES >

The Gruesome and the Infernal Bring Her Back The Philippou brothers discuss staying small for their big movie

The Good, the Bad, and the Unknown of Texas' New Film Incentives Breaking down what SB 22 does – and doesn't – do for Texas

Youth and Experience: Leads Talks Filmmaking Truths at Tribeca Heather Kafka and Bryan Poyser on the reality of aging indie

How One Man’s Trash Finds the Good in Bad Movies Live comedy show teaches you to be kinder to discarded films

Man Finds Tape Exports Texas Terrors to Tribeca Peter Hall and Paul Gandersman on their evangelical shocker

ARTS & CULTURE

Theatre Review: Unbury Your Gays Fixes the Future

Broad Theatre’s production reveals false histories

by Cat McCarrey

Theatre Review: Unbury Your Gays Fixes the Future

Broad Theatre’s production reveals false histories

by Cat McCarrey

Keeping Our Eye on the Week’s Recommended Arts Events Art and culture abounds, even on the weekdays

Adventures for Adults Abound at These Summer Camps Your inner child will thank you for the nostalgia – and the knowledge

Cutting the Ribbon on a Renovated Givens Pool Named after Austin’s first Black dentist, the pool returns for summer 2025

Taylor Tomlinson Saves the Best for Tour The late-night host and stand-up star talks touring, crowd work, and getting personal

KhushFest, Kung Fu, and Clueless in Our Recommended Events You pretty much can't avoid culture this weekend

COLUMNS

THC Ban Imminent as Texas House Approves Prohibition Amendment

Fearmongering prevails over pro-business posture and rights of Texans

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: For Those We’ll Never Meet

A much-needed mission reframing after Lege losses hit home

by James Scott

Day Trips: Ottine Mineral Springs, Gonzales

“Taking the waters” comes to Ottine

by Gerald E. McLeod