Pop, Metal, Jazz, and Some Unclassifiable Crucial Concerts

Your guide to the week in live sound

"...of chaos,” marveled the Chronicle during SXSW 2019, KOKOKO!’s Austin “debut felt like a tribal drum circle inside a..."

March 21, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Hairy Situations, Pickle Parties, and More Weekend Events

Some non-SXSW arts and culture recommendations

"...house without spending more than gas or bus fare, Austin Public Library puts on an all-ages chic chat. Here..."

March 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

No Badge Necessary at These Live Music Recommendations

Crucial concerts for the week ahead

"...in your own hands, then look no further than Austin’s new newsstand – Keep Looking Shop. Sharing space with..."

March 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Walkabouts, Rallies, and Carnaval in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

The chilly weekend is heating up

"...and just this past month won over audiences at Austin’s own FronteraFest. If you think you can’t giggle over..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Little Women, Big Games, and More Recommended Weekend Events

Get in the spirit with these arts and cultural happenings

"...Nutcracker that’s become its own annual holiday tradition for Austin dance fans.   – Kimberley Jones CineClub Mexico Presents:..."

Dec. 20, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

A Surreal Party, a Dead Parade, and More Recommended Events

Liven up your weekend with these undead events

"...pretty loose understanding of Wicca for this Nineties girl-bully nightmare. Justice for Nancy!   – James Scott B Scene:..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Jubilant Dance, MedFest, and More Weekend Recommendations

Find the right fit for your going-out vibe

"...Developed by artist Ata Mojlish, who comes to Austin by way of Bangladesh, this show at the garage-based..."

Sept. 27, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Wasted Chances Doom Austin FC’s Playoff Hopes With Crushing Loss to Houston Dynamo

Verde fall 1-0 to Copa Tejas rivals

"...almost certainly will amount to a death blow to Austin FC’s MLS Cup Playoffs chances, handing the Verde and..."

Sept. 22, 2024 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Your Weekend Events Shopping Already Done for You!

Recommended arts and music events for your perusal

"...much as Magical Mystical Michael, a Bronx native turned Austin dweller who fell in love with stagecraft after learning..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Verde Report: Austin FC Faces Difficult Path to Playoffs Goal

The margin for error is razor-thin

"...Things are about to get serious for Austin FC...."

Aug. 23, 2024 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Day Trips & Beyond: August Events Roundup

Sweet sheep, Lonesome Dove peeks, and more to see around the state

"...desert bighorn sheep and is about to add a 12th at Franklin Mountains State Park outside of El Paso...."

Aug. 1, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

The Week in Recommended Live Music

Narrow Head, Pussy Gillette, the Nude Party, and even some innuendo-less acts to see

"...soother “Vente a Cenar.” An opening set from gooey Austin psych-popper Redbud resets their prior pairing last September at..."

May 3, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Elizabeth Morris: 100 Years of Memories in Austin

Of back porches, corrupt politicians, and fireworks at Zilker Park

"...about 14 miles from where she was born in Austin. She admits to getting tired after lunch, but her..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Egg Hunts, Trans Visibility, and More Community Events

Meet your fellow Austinites as these goings-on

"...House starring an absolutely ripped Patrick Swayze as a nightclub “cooler” oozing with mulletude. If you haven’t seen the..."

March 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Opera Fights, Puppet Plays, and More Arty Events

Get an arts fix this week

"...as a burlesque icon. She’ll be bringing bling to Austin via our very own burlesque legends the Jigglewatts’ scarlet..."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Cassette Roulette, Some Bitchcraft, and More Arts Events

Get arty this week with our recommended happenings

"...the most innovative dance companies ever to move through Austin’s performative spaces, BLiPSWiTCH joyously invades Austin’s historic Wolf House..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Crypta, Cherubs, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Must-see shows for the weekend and beyond

"...the addiction-addressing “Even Jesus Got the Blues.” The must-see Austin-affiliated trio of Brennen Leigh, Melissa Carper, and Kelly Willis..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

The Thompson and the Loren: A Tale of Two Hotels

One long weekend, two impressive but different vibes

"...When your Canadian girlfriend comes to visit Austin for the first time, and you live out in..."

Jan. 27, 2024 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Recommended Austin Events

Highlights for your week in music, arts, community, and more

"...Thursday 25, Austin History Center..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column

Day Trips & Beyond: January Events Roundup

New year, new adventures

"...New Mexico and all points beyond, the route from Austin through Llano, Brady, and Sweetwater isn’t a bad way..."

Jan. 4, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Qmmunity: Top Five Scene Shakers

Qmmunity counts five major queer scene shake-ups in 2023

"...year of change: From January to this very December, Austin's queer community weathered good, bad, and neutral shifts to..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Stop, Drop, and Shop

Qmmunity advises on what local places are best for gay gift shopping this year

"...In the words of concerned gay Austinites who email me without reading this column: Have you..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Column by James Scott

Lost Cinema Reopening in East Austin

Blue Starlite teams with Millennium for community initiative

"...a forgotten secret: the last single screen cinema in Austin. Right now, you’re also likely to find Josh Frank,..."

Dec. 5, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Starry, Starry Night

The Jigglewatts Burlesque Revue invites Austin to celebrate the nighttime at their Starry Soirée

"...dark for a show tributing the beauty of the night: Austin's Jigglewatts Burlesque Revue have brought back their Starry..."

Nov. 24, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: A Sis With a Fist

Sister Fisters event group plans their fifth annual Halloween party with an eye toward encouraging queer talent

"...Chicago with the rise of anti-drag sentiment fomented in Austin, Hunsicker decided to push a queer reimagining of her..."

Oct. 27, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Rain on Me

A new era at the classic Fourth Street bar starts with Show Director Basüra

"...scientist Bobby Pudrido's Drag Lab, and Arinna Dior Hey's night of fabulosity, Fierce Factor...."

Oct. 20, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Y’alloween Fun

Keep up the tradition of great gay Halloween fun with these queer Austin events

"...the lawsuit filed by several brave queer Texans. While Austin doesn't have a distinct gay-borhood where we can go..."

Oct. 13, 2023 Column by James Scott

Austin’s Best Breweries of 2023, Power-Ranked

Top of the Hops VIII, baby!

"...we get these refreshing bevs? If you missed the Austin Beer Guide’s annual, exceptionally curated Lager Jam as we..."

Oct. 10, 2023 Food Post by Eric Puga

Qmmunity: Queer Comedy Pipeline

Ivy Le talks the impact of Tongue in Cheek, a queer comedy open mic providing fertile ground for Austin's LGBTQ comics

"...against a pretty small pool of LGBTQ comics in Austin. Why weren't there enough queer people, an inherently funny..."

Sept. 29, 2023 Column by James Scott

After a Late, Storm-Soaked Start, Austin FC Lets Two-Goal Lead Disappear Against LA Galaxy

With 3-3 draw, a nightmare season nears its end

"...1:30am on Monday morning following a three-hour weather delay, Austin FC’s clash against the LA Galaxy produced an epic..."

Sept. 25, 2023 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

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