Arts, Comedy, Theatre, Movies, and More Recommended Weekend Events

Jackie and Foxy Brown?! Yes please!

"...Playhouse presents their own updated Emma, giving that meddling matchmaker a new twist in the old setting. Emma might..."

June 7, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Ameripolitan Awards Return to Austin for Ceremony’s 10th Anniversary

Ray Benson, Augie Meyers, and Flaco Jiménez will be honored Feb. 18

"...country slinger Watson, who spoke openly against the COVID-19 vaccine in 2021, established the event in 2014 to recognize..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Filipino Fist, Horsegirl, Night Drive's EP release, and more recommended Austin shows

"...I'm on vacation when I'm there anyway!"  – Rachel RascoeDJ JESTER IS FOR THE CHILDREN by DJ JESTER THE..."

Aug. 4, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

The Gathering Storm: Robert Draper on the Post-Reality GOP

NYT writer and former Austinite sees a dark future in his new book, Weapons of Mass Delusion

"...as gospel by his enamored followers. It's at this rancid milieu that Draper aims his deeply probing and richly..."

Nov. 4, 2022 Arts Feature by Jay Trachtenberg

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A Juneteenth celebration, Taméca Jones, the Howdy Gals' Pride Celebration, Mad Professor, and more recommendations for the week

"...calendar. Singer-songwriter Ivy Roots delivers smooth R&B while Charmin Greene exudes soul with her saxophone. Quentin & the Past..."

June 17, 2022 Music Column by Derek Udensi

Doggett on 1/6: "I Continue to Think Our Democracy Hangs by a Thread"

Reflecting on the Big Lie, the Trump Coup, and what comes next

"...He would remain there for the next few hours..."

Jan. 6, 2022 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, January 7-13

"...how you'll live your life in 2022. Author Robert Greene is the source of the quote. He says that..."

Jan. 7, 2022 Column by Rob Brezsny

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...JV: I'm meta calling myself out: "Bitch, I thought..."

Nov. 13, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

November 2020 General Election Results

"...State numbers are accurate as of Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2:52pm, and reflect 94%..."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature

Travis County Early Voting Results for the November 2020 General Election

From the top of the ticket to city and county races

"...25,748 (23.09%) Wendy R. Davis (D): 82,468 (73.96%) Arthur DiBianca (L): 2,412 (2.16%) Tommy Wakely (R): 874 (0.78%)..."

Nov. 3, 2020 News Post

Public Notice: Through the Looking Glass

The strange logic of "new urban" housing policy

"...Whit­worth's "Time to Look in the Mirror on Hous­ing," accused three City Council mem­bers of parroting the GOP party..."

Sept. 18, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Council Candidates in District 6 and 10 Diverge on Police, Housing, Land Use

Race(s) to the West

"...adopted by Council, the developer must build a new access road before accessing the full entitlement...."

Aug. 21, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Checking In: Seela Side Hustles

“I’m known as the South Austin Bread Fairy”

"...Austin Chronicle: Where are you sheltering and under what circumstances? Who else is there and how’s that going?..."

Aug. 11, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Local Music to Livestream, Download, and Otherwise Enjoy Digitally

What we’re watching and listening to

"...Band From Texas employs the oldest li'l "continually run dance hall" an hour outside of town as a live..."

March 20, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Austin Restaurant Take-Out and Other Food Delivery Options During Coronavirus Quarantine

Support local business while maintaining your social distance

"...community support and in this time of uncertainty, social distancing means we are still able to support local businesses..."

March 16, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Picks for the 2018 West Austin Studio Tour

When you head WEST, stop here

"...94. Sarah Fox Blue Genie Big Top, 6100-C Airport...."

May 11, 2018 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

SXSW Music's Hip-Hop Hierarchy

From up-and-comers to rap royalty, 20 key sets to see

"...West. Soulful timbres ("Rooftop"), political musings ("The Four"), and dancehall rhythms on "My Way," a flip of KP &..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature by Alejandra Ramirez

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

Autumn events you ought to check out

"...James Ward Lee, and Diane Kelly will be in attendance. Jeff Guinn of Austin will receive the A.C. Greene..."

Aug. 30, 2017 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Star Turns

The nominees for the 2015-16 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Table have agreed on the most outstanding work in dance, classical music, visual art, and theatre in the past..."

May 9, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

SXSW List No. 6

Ghostland struts, Suzanne Vega strums, Pat Benatar speaks

"...nights away, artist announcements now arrive like clockwork. Today’s batch of 156 acts brings the total to an estimated..."

Feb. 5, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Film Announces Features Lineup

Competitive narratives and docs unveiled, plus more

"...a world premiere is Sam Wainwright Douglas' and Brenda Greene Mitchell's loving tribute to Austin's iconic dance hall, Honky..."

Feb. 2, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

SXSW Music: Third Whopping List

Another 547 acts booked for the 2015 Music Conference

"...Southwest, consider that this morning’s announcement of 547 acts accounts for just over a quarter of the bands, singers,..."

Jan. 13, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Wednesday Picks & Sleepers

Wednesday night SXSW blurbs

"...for Seventies R&B outfit Haze. An upcoming LP features dance floor groovers and a slow funk flip on Rodriguez'..."

March 14, 2014 Music Feature

SXSW Band Invites, Part II

Only 112 days remaining until the Music conference begins

"...more expected to be added before the Music conference, March 11-16, 2014...."

Nov. 19, 2013 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Five Things Baymageddon Taught Me

No pain, some gain from last weekend's Michael Bay marathon

"...and somehow wedged some iconic images in the collective movie-watching brain...."

April 28, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Festival Unveils Complete Lineup

David Chase's 'Not Fade Away' opens fest

"...FADE AWAY - David Chase (Writer/Director); David Chase in attendance FLIGHT - John Gatins (Writer), Robert Zemeckis (Director) SILVER..."

Sept. 19, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

2012 Austin Critics Table Awards

For the 20th time, a big hand for the nominees if you please

"...has become an institution – lauding exceptional achievements in dance, classical music, and the visual arts as well as..."

May 25, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

'The NFL Beat': Championship Edition

Ice down the Champagne

"...Make sure all seats and tray tables are in..."

Dec. 23, 2011 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

'The NFL Beat': It's Playoff Time

Get your lineups set for tonight's game

"...This is the NFL Beat and these are the..."

Dec. 8, 2011 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

Come and Take It

Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears' lightning strike sophomore disc, Scandalous, stops in for a G&T at the Mustang Ranch

"...Winding their way from Austin Amplifier into one of..."

April 8, 2011 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

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