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Fueled by Distrust in Government, Gen Z Still Wants to Fix America – or at Least Central Texas
Young organizers say local focus is the way forward
Fall Is Here! (In Our Hearts)
Crisp leaves crunching under your shoes. A scarf wrapped around your neck. Warm nutmeggy smells burst from every coffee shop. Consider these your motivational fantasies to get through the last brutal summer days and into autumnal effervescence. Bring along this handy calendar as well, so you can plan your Austin autumn instead of melting in…
City Hires Pricey Law Firm to Defend Discrimination Lawsuit From Former Cop
Plaintiff says spend it on a settlement instead
2024 Austin Live Music Fund: Higher Rewards, Higher Competition
Out of 1,000-plus applicants, 137 scene players win grants
Stuver, Bukari Star as Austin FC Earns Valuable Road Win in Nashville
Playoffs still in play as club faces Vancouver at home next
FLY: The IMAX Experience
National Geographic doc explores the world of BASE jumping
Electric Lady Studios: A Jimi Hendrix Vision
Documentary about the creation of the iconic recording studio
The Store
Doc explores the inner workings of Neiman Marcus’ flagship department store
Adieu Philippine
Overlooked French New Wave gem
10 Austin Restaurants Dishing Out Delicious Margaritas
Where to find salty rims and serious vibes
One in a Crowd: “Neuro”
Rooster Teeth alum Wes Ellis needs crowdfunding for his sci-fi short
Horror Unearthed: The Return of Confessions of a Serial Killer
The lost Austin horror classic finally gets the respect it deserves
South Austin Wine Bar Aviary Has Closed
New ownership pulls plug on neighborhood favorite
Strange Darling
Nothing is what it seems when a twisted one-night stand spirals into a serial killer’s vicious murder spree
Blink Twice
In her directorial debut, Zoë Kravitz delivers a distinctive, post-#MeToo thriller
The Crow
Comic book reboot about a musician who is murdered, resurrected, and ready to seek all kinds of revenge
The Forge
Faith-based film about a young man trying to turn his life around
Between the Temples
A widower cantor and a septuagenarian bat mitzvah student forge an unlikely friendship
The Other Laurens
Lackluster Belgian neo-noir about a PI investigating his dead twin’s sudden death
Caligula: The Ultimate Cut
New cut reveals Gore Vidal’s original vision of debauchery, majesty, and brutality in Ancient Rome
Decoded
Mandarin-language thriller about a math genius enlisted to work as a wartime code breaker
City Council Wrestles Over Emergency Funds in This Year’s Budget
Council reduced reserve by less than 1% to fund programs
Provocative Pop, Emo Legends, and More Crucial Concerts
Know your shows
Most of Austin’s Police Oversight Investigators Are Former Law Enforcement. Advocates Fear They Can’t Be Impartial.
Civilian oversight pro: Ex-cops investigating cops is common
Will Voters Agree to Max Out School Property Taxes Amid Budget Crisis?
Austin ISD asks residents to support a property tax increase
The UMLAUF’s Getting Way Bigger
Nonprofit to integrate artist’s home with sculpture garden
Headlines / Quote of the Week
Sure, Why Not Run: In a race where current Mayor Kirk Watson has a huge leg up, another challenger has emerged. Last-minute candidate Jeffery Bowen entered the mayor’s race just ahead of Monday’s 5pm deadline, KUT reported. He owns a small construction company, is a member of the Austin Neighborhoods Council, and serves on the…
Free Will Astrology
Your weekly horoscope, August 23-29
Austin Drag King and Queen Take On Local LGBTQ Policy Work
Nobody had to drag them into it
Theatre Review: Bottle Alley Theatre Company’s Trash Planet
Hell is not other people, but can we find heaven within them?
The Final Boss of Civic Engagement: Join a City Board or Commission
Volunteers influence city policy
The Luv Doc: Rich Cousins
Maybe hyper-successful is just not how you’re built
How to Start Supporting Nonprofits in Austin Like It’s No Big Deal
No profit, no problem
Mr. Smarty Pants Knows
Recent research says the biggest sea scorpions near Australia in prehistoric times were capable of crossing oceans. David Lee Roth trained to be an emergency medical technician (EMT). One superstition says that if two people grab for a salt shaker at the same time, they will eventually argue. If you want to offer salt to…
How to Protest Like a Pro in Austin
Amid rightward turn in higher ed we still have free speech
Restaurant Review: Casa Bianca
They’re calling it “weirdo Italian” but the better watchwords are “fun” and “approachable”
Travis County Voting Info and Deadlines
What you need to know to vote in this fall’s presidential election
The Austin Chronic: Your Dreams Die With Marijuana
Plus, Lockhart wants to loosen up and Olympians want to get high
Day Trips: Blackwell School National Historic Site, Marfa
Texas’ newest national park honors the Mexican American community of Marfa
Qmmunity: Codename the Calendar
The QT Calendar Austin gives Qmmunity the details on presenting events for the queer community
Local Musician’s Family to Host Music Festival in Her Memory
The Goodmans honor their daughter and fundraise for local nonprofits through MeadowFest
Trains, Dance, and Lesbionage in This Week’s Recommended Events
Find some art and community this weekend
The Verde Report: Austin FC Faces Difficult Path to Playoffs Goal
The margin for error is razor-thin
Find Creativity, Karaoke, and Even a Casket in This Week’s Recommended Events
Art and death become you
