Rock and a Hard Place

Exploring the elusiveness of fame and the ethics of the mash-up in 24 Beats per Second

"...guitar with a dildo didn't become superstars in the 1980s. It just doesn't make any sense...."

March 13, 2009 Screens Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Naked City

"...The Dems sought their last feeble hope of killing..."

Jan. 16, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Duff Gets Tough

"..."thumbs down" for its wanton and wasteful spending. In 1985 AISD had a budget of $141,600,000: This year they..."

June 27, 1997 Column

A Redhead, Pink Pony, and Kaleidoscope in This Weekend’s Events

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...NYC. Based on Ryū Murakami’s novel Topaz II, the 1998 feature heads south for an appearance at AFS’s new-cult-classic..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Metal, Hip-Hop, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

BodyRock ATX, Escuela Grind, Grace Bowers, and more

"...in Paris. As a bonus, the latter will feature 112 bars that have never been heard before.   –..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Chappell Roan Says ACL Performance Is Her Last of the Year, and More Surprises From Weekend Two

The heat lingered at sets from Vince Staples, Dua Lipa, Jeezy, and more

"...River Rivalry. – Haris Qureshi Grand Funk Railroad’s Golden Anniversary..."

Oct. 14, 2024 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Youth Theatre, Late Movies, Brat Dances, and More Recommended Events

It's not scorching! Get out while you can!

"...winning her two Oscar nominations for Best Actress: in 1980 for crime drama Gloria, but first in 1974 for..."

July 26, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Jess Williamson, Stay Black & Live, Babestock, and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the week in Austin

"...soft with a carefree Austin. Dates: June 14, July 19, and Aug. 9.   – Cy White Radio Coffee..."

June 14, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Recommended Austin Events

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

"...Austin History Center celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Austin Asian American Film Festival with a..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column

Celebrate 50 Years of the Village With Alamo Drafthouse

Parties, Disney classics, and a Wes Anderson retrospective

"...The four-screen theatre originally opened in February, 1974, as the Village Cinema Four, a neighborhood first-run cinema,..."

Jan. 11, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Meanwhile Brewing’s Free Birthday Bash and More Crucial Concerts This Week

From Jonathan Richman at the Continental to Saweetie at AFROTECH

"...blow off any residual Levitation steam, Otis the Destroyer (9:15) clears the woods with bar raucousness, and Night Beats..."

Nov. 3, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Qmmunity: Austin's Frighteningly Fabulous Queer Halloween Parties

Trick or treat yo'self to Goth Prom, Little Gay Shop of Horrors, and more

"...the 30-plus local vendors and makers. Sun., Oct. 24, 11am-4pm. The Little Gay Shop, 828 Airport. Free. fb.com/thelittlegayshop..."

Oct. 22, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Day Trips & Beyond: May Travel Roundup

Flowers, birds, and more to spy on spring road trips

"...crane is the rarest of the sandhills with only 129 birds counted in 2019, up from 30 in the..."

May 3, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Oilcan's Celebrates 30 Years Open This Weekend

And not just this weekend, our oldest gay bar is gonna party all year long

"...our longest standing gay bar is starting its year-long(!) anniversary celebration tonight. Yes, you heard me, this Thursday night,..."

Jan. 23, 2020 Qmmunity Post by Diane Zaragoza

aGLIFF Honoree Rose Troche Looks Back at Go Fish

Director remembers her era-defining directorial debut

"...a wink to all the queer girls watching. The 1994 black-and-white film about lesbian love and friendship will receive..."

Aug. 23, 2019 Screens Feature by Sarah Marloff

35 Years of the Austin Music Awards

Living in a dream

"...Awards Show having proved a success the previous year, 1984’s lineup under the guidance of Margaret Moser and Louis..."

March 3, 2017 Features Feature by Doug Freeman

Tuesday SXSW 2015 Showcases

"...Portland, Ore.-born PR firm Riot Act celebrates its 10th anniversary and second annual South by Southwest showcase. Helmed by..."

March 13, 2015 Music Feature

Gay Place

Lumberjacks, queens, and Mom Jeans: Keep those receipts, kids

"...Way," and a holiday party to remember. Thu., Dec. 11, 6pm. Oilcan Harry's, 211 W. Fourth. Free. www.thelmahouston.com...."

Dec. 12, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

July Is Crime Month: Batman Day

Holy Diamond Anniversary, Caped Crusader! Let's party!

"...he first appeared in Detective Comics on July 23, 1939 – so the world is celebrating Batman Day...."

July 23, 2014 Books Post by Robert Faires

In the Blue Corner: Austin Film Festival

The festival dedicated to every part of storytelling on screen is back for its 20th anniversary

"...but seeing as this year marks the fest's 20th anniversary, there's an extra whiff of celebration in the air...."

Oct. 25, 2013 Screens Feature by Monica Riese

After a Fashion

Your Style Avatar's Swish Alps of the social season loom on the horizon. Time to strap on those designer skis.

"...Kitty is back on the air again at KOOP 91.7FM with Miss Kitty's 3 O'Clock Body Rock, Wednesdays, 3pm..."

Sept. 10, 2010 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Friggin' Genius

SXSW Film announces feature film lineup

"...SXSW Film has always been up with comedy, and..."

Feb. 4, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Off the Record

Green Day brings its 21st Century Breakdown to San Antonio

"...weekend as the Austin Latino Music Association hosts Santana-rama 2009 at Copper Tank on Saturday, Aug. 15, featuring Vallejo..."

Aug. 14, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

Event Menu

Your local foodie events for Feb. 7-28

"...Chef instructors and students at the Texas Culinary Academy (11140 Burnet Rd. #2100, 837-2665, www.tca.edu) present their fourth annual..."

Feb. 6, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Happenings

May 31-June 6

"...Tonight, hotline counselors discuss their work. 8pm. MonkeyWrench Books, 110 E. North Loop, 407-6925. [email protected], www.monkeywrenchbooks.org...."

June 1, 2007 News Feature

Friday Showcase Picks

SXSW Music Fest preview guide

"...Ritchie Whites, Ends, and Complete Control, and headlining its 10th-anniversary showcase are the Lower Class Brats, one of the..."

March 16, 2007 Music Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...thwart the sale of the company he bought in 1981. He says he is working with Gryphon Partners L.P.,..."

Dec. 10, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...along with their four sons, left Austin on Jan. 29 to start a new life in Canada after the..."

Feb. 21, 2003 Column

Anime, Activism, and Aerodynamics in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Arts and culture abound!

"...to enjoy Mamoru Oshii’s Ghost in the Shell. This 1995 anime adaptation of Masamune Shirow’s groundbreaking cyberpunk manga pits..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Clowning Around With Fou Fou Ha

Clussy Fou discusses the avant-garde troupe’s history ahead of their 24 Carrot Show

"...However, not even the cosmic joke survived the 2020 COVID-19 spread without a scratch. In the five years since,..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Column by James Scott

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