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Muralist Mila Sketch Celebrates a Decade of Creativity in Austin
Innovative immigrant artist on her approach, future, and love affair with the city
STAPLE! Comes Back Home to St. Ed’s
The revived indie media expo settles into its second year
All Aboard Again for Interactive Play Overheard on a Train
Rebecca Maag’s rolling stock theatre hops on Austin’s Red Line
Queer-Owned Bar Austin Eagle Temporarily Closes After Construction Accident
Owner says moving out might be required after wall knocked in
The Untold Story
The Untold Story 1993, NR, 95 min. Directed by Herman Yau, Starring Danny Lee, Anthony Wong. Hong Kong crime horror is based on the grisly Eight Immortals Restaurant murders that took place in Macau in 1985.
UT Students Walk Out Demanding Immigrant Student Protections
Dozens gathered in front of the Tower asking to keep ICE out
Another Classic Summer of Films at the Paramount
Casablanca and Breathless open the season May 22
Wavelength
Wavelength 1983, PG, 87 min. Directed by Mike Gray, Starring Robert Carradine, Cherie Currie. Eighties sci-fi oddity about alien contact stars Cherie Currie of the Runaways.
For Paul Simon, a Quiet Celebration Still Resounds
Songwriter’s Bass Concert Hall residency is subdued yet profound
CAMP Film Fest Brings Online to the IRL Theatre
New event designed to break down career divides comes to the Paramount
Year of the Widow
Year of the Widow 2024, NR, 108 min. Directed by Veronika Lišková, Starring Pavla Beretová, Julie Šoucová, Zuzana Kronerová, Lucie Žácková, Jan Novotný. In this Czech-language film, a newly widowed woman embarks on a path of self-discovery.
New Jersey Noir: How Gazer Portrays a Forgotten Town
Ryan J. Sloan and Ariella Mastroianni on the other side of the NJT tracks
St. Vincent Becomes Annie Clark at the Moody Amphitheater
Chameleonic Dallas native gives Austin a career-spanning set
Geoffrey Rush Takes on The Rule of Jenny Pen
New Zealand drama about retirees explores quiet complicity
Besame Mucho Braves the Cold for a Vibrant Latin Music Celebration
Second annual music festival packs four-dozen acts into COTA
Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon
Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon 2025, NR, 120 min. Directed by Shigeyuki Miya, Tomomi Kamiya, Voices by Masaya Fukunishi, Wataru Kato, Asami Seto. In a Kaiju-filled Japan, Kafka Hibino works in monster disposal. After reuniting with his childhood friend Mina Ashiro, a rising star in the anti-Kaiju Defense Force, he decides to pursue his abandoned…
Neil Young: Coastal
Neil Young: Coastal 2025, NR, 105 min. Directed by Daryl Hannah. Behind-the-scenes doc of the rock icon on his latest tour is directed by his wife, Daryl Hannah.
Flirting With the Bizarre: Isaac Ezban Unleashes Párvulos: Children of the Apocalypse
New zombie horror bites into the family dynamics of brothers
Mink Stole and Peaches Christ Hit the Highball
Camp legends collab for one-night-only show Idol Worship
Weekend Wine: J. Lohr’s Riverstone Chardonnay
Exceptional wine from the Arroyo Seco
Hell of a Summer
Comedy horror about a masked killer targeting the counselors at a sleepaway camp
A Minecraft Movie
Family-friendly action film spins off from the megapopular game
The Chosen: Last Supper Part 2
Multipart retelling of the life of Jesus continues
The Ballad of Wallis Island
An estranged music duo reunites in this bittersweet British comedy
The Friend
A dog and woman find common ground in grief
Freaky Tales
Multi-storyline film features a quasi-mystical vision of Oakland in 1987
Secret Mall Apartment
Doc explores a wild art prank in a Providence mall
Parvulos: Children of the Apocalypse
In a dystopian future, three young brothers find themselves isolated in a remote cabin
The Encampments
Docabout the student organizers leading protests over the war in Gaza
The Luckiest Man in America
True story of a game show contestant on an improbable run
Restaurant Review: Teddy’s in Rosedale
Texan-themed spot near UT seems designed for picky-parent visits
Abbott’s School Voucher Momentum Seems to Slow
And school advocates mobilize against it
The Luv Doc: Assisted Living
A hard sell, but not as hard as dried urine
The Common Law
I’m 14 years old and I want to work this summer, so I have money to go to ACL this fall. Can I work a summer job at 14 or do I need to be older? – Ava If you’re 14 years old and want to earn money for your ACL ticket, you are allowed…
Texas Law Would Make Law Enforcement Misconduct Records More Secretive
New law would create “G file” for all state law enforcement agencies
Mr. Smarty Pants Knows
The budgerigar is the third most popular pet in the world, after cats and dogs. A medieval cure for nosebleeds was dipping a man’s testicles in cold water and vinegar – and if necessary, repeating this process again. Breasts can move up to 19cm when not supported during running. The movement has the potential to…
Controversial Definition of Antisemitism at Universities Would Limit Criticism of Israel
Lawmakers hear testimony on both sides of the proposed law
Album Review: David Ramirez, All the Not So Gentle Reminders
Relentlessly raw songwriter resets on seventh LP
Headlines / Quote of the Week
One Thing We All Agree On: If Matthew McConaughey does something, we have to read about it. McConaughey and his pal Woody Harrelson told a group of senators this week they should support SB 22, which would deposit half a billion taxpayer dollars every two years for the next decade into a new Texas Moving…
The Verde Report: Myrto Uzuni Brings Refreshing Confidence to Austin FC’s Locker Room
A closer look at the Albanian goalscoring machine
Anime, Activism, and Aerodynamics in This Weekend’s Recommended Events
Arts and culture abound!
Downtown Austin Experiences the Moontower Effect
Moontower Comedy Festival returns with a lineup of national stars and local comics
Swans, Swine, and Serial Killers in This Week’s Recommended Events
Get out and get arty
Day Trips: Vernon L. Richards Riverbend Park, Smithville
Discover the hidden charms of a Central Texas gem
Qmmunity: The Optimist Weighs In
Staying positive these days is like being an 84-year-old Al Pacino trying to read names at the Oscars – a struggle!
A Drag DJ, Ducks Ltd., and More Crucial Concerts for the Week
All kinds of sounds can be found around town
Free Will Astrology
Your weekly horoscope, April 4-10
The Austin Chronic: The House’s Alternative to SB 3 Would Still Outlaw Flower and Edibles
HB 28 also gives TABC regulatory authority on consumable hemp
Opinion: A 21st Century Texas Lament
A native Texan reflects on what it formerly meant to be a proud Texan and how that badge of honor has been sullied by our current set of elected officials
