Austin Sketch Fest

Skewering reality for the fifth year in a row – now with Skinny Bitch Jesus Meeting and more!

"...New York City to rock the fifth annual Austin Sketch Fest at the Spider House Ballroom this weekend. There's..."

May 23, 2014 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

People Talk Funny at Austin Sketch Fest

The annual jubilee of jokes leads off with a spoof of a Trump-Biden debate and a speech on toxic femininity

"...the presidential mouth-off is part of this year's Austin Sketch Fest. Yes, the annual jubilee of jocularity, now in..."

Aug. 21, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

ATX TV Fest Adds John Legend and Sherman's Showcase

Last-minute changes continue as the fest responds to events

"...Talk about programming changes: This morning, ATX Television Festival announced it was pulling several events from..."

June 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Westworld Comes to ATX TV Fest

Season 4 preview closing this year's celebration of the small screen

"...fi drama Westworld to the 11th season of the ATX TV Festival...."

May 11, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

ATX TV Heads to Room 104

Duplass anthology show and more from HBO for free fest

"...Is it really an Austin festival without a Duplass? Maybe, but ATX Television Festival isn't..."

May 27, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

ATX Television Festival Asks You to Dare Me

USA's new cheerleading drama added to fest's season 8

"...will get a marquee pilot screening at this year’s ATX Television Festival...."

March 7, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: OUTsider Arts Fest Gets Weird N’ Queer This Weekend

Plus, Trans Crowdfund Live fundraises for gender-affirming care for LGBTQIA Austinites of color

"...queer up in here, thanks to this weekend's OUTsider Festival (Fri.-Sun., March 5-7). Austin's homegrown queer transmedia fest returns..."

March 5, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Qmmunity: Sounds Sketchy to Me

ATX Sketch Fest headliners Joan and Raft talk sketch comedy, Speed on Noah’s Ark, and their Austin plans

"...a moment, but only in the sense that comedy festivals are finally figuring out what we knew all along:..."

May 24, 2024 Column by James Scott

Sketchfest, Shakespeare, and More Arts Events to Fill Your Week

Things are gonna get cheeky, queer, and local

"...a featured booking at New Orleans’ LGBTLOL Queer Comedy Fest. Comedian Ivy Le hosts and local comics/bookers Aira Juliet,..."

May 17, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Nearly 50 Food, Music, & Arts Festivals to Keep You Busy This Spring

From barbecue to burlesque, something for every Austinite this season

"...and every weekend packed with music, food, and arts festivals, craft fairs, and all kinds of cultural experiences. We’ve..."

April 3, 2019 Events Post by Alyssa Hiarker

Plan Yourself a Hell of a Summer

Holy-moley, this is one smokin’ hot Summer Events Calendar

"...opening to the general public on Monday. thelongcenter.org/thedropin. Austin Sketch Fest..."

May 16, 2025 Features Feature by Chronicle Staff

Celebrating Black Austin, Telling Stories, and Ducks Galore in This Weekend’s Events

Our arts and culture recommendations to keep you busy

"...classics through Aug. 31.   – Kat McNevins Austin Sketch Fest..."

May 23, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Bryan Gutmann: A Stand-Up Guy

Telling jokes at a mic has always been the main thing for Bryan Gutmann

"..."performed in some capacity at most of the Moontower festivals so far." This year will be no exception. He'll..."

April 22, 2016 Arts Feature by Ashley Moreno

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Slow Pulse EP release, Austin Afrobeats Fest, Border Kindness Benefit, and more recommended shows

"...been racking up prestigious placements (notably at Alabama's Furnace Fest and Houston's Texas Hell Fest), but their EP release..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Music Column by Julian Towers

Gay Place

Long live the long weekend

"...same Saturday at MOHA. Getcher craft on with OUTsider Fest Sunday, plus enough drag, comedy, and queer sports events..."

May 25, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Your City Is About To Be Gentrifucked

The Latino Comedy Project returns with a fierce new skewering

"...The Latino Comedy Project, a troupe of sketch artists helmed by the multitalented Adrian Villegas, has done..."

May 31, 2017 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Fun Fun Fun Comedy: Your Lineup Is...

For the 10th fest, "FFF" can stand for "familiar funny folk"

"...The 10th Fun Fun Fun Fest may feel like something of a reunion for fans,..."

July 28, 2015 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Geto Gala, Two Step Inn, and a 420 Smokeout Headline Our Crucial Concerts

From country to hip-hop to sludge metal, get some ideas for your week in live music

"...the Blowfish nationally. She’s also a mainstay of the ATX theatre scene, performing in any musical worth its salt...."

April 19, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Qmmunity: The Queer Stories That Made 2019

Looking back, enjoying gelato, and the return of Middle School Dance Party

"...milestones the year would bring: OUTsider, Austin International Drag Fest, and HavenCon (three quirky, queer fests that not only..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Caleb de Casper, Money Chicha, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Classical, hip-hop, jazz, blues, and much more

"...here whenever he can. Backed by a trio of ATX badasses and featuring local big band singer/empresario Christian Wiggs,..."

July 5, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Qmmunity: Luv, Luv, Luv

Poo Poo Platter’s Valentine Kai Kai, anti-Valentine’s Day burlesque with Bat City Bombshells, and more queer’d events

"...love; qmmunity love; fur baby love; love for the ATX; or being (un)lucky in love – all of which..."

Feb. 12, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Qmmunity: We Get By With the Help of Our Friends

Austin’s queers orgs and businesses behind winter storm relief – and how you can keep helping

"...Leadership of Austin, Austin Black Pride, and Frida Friday ATX. The qmmunity's always shown up for each other, but..."

Feb. 26, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

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

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...had the Austin debut of her one-woman Edinburgh Fringe Fest show Help! My Vagina Is Trying to Kill Me...."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

A Guide to Austin Stand-Up: Comics

The stand-up people behind the city's comedy scene

"...between Austin and L.A., she once again calls the ATX home and plans on booking more local gigs. – A.M...."

March 31, 2017 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...the three headlining films announced for this year’s streaming festival...."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Out of Bounds Comedy Festival

To beat the heat, OOB offers improv and stand-up acts in the triple digits

"...is back. God bless the Out of Bounds Comedy Festival, which arrives at the ass-end of August every year..."

Aug. 26, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

A Drag DJ, Ducks Ltd., and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

All kinds of sounds can be found around town

"...– Carys Anderson A Cappella Texas Presents: Spring Sing Festival..."

April 4, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Qmmunity: Cruel, Cruel Midsummer

Despite weathering many hot messes – climate and otherwise – Austin’s queer scene keeps the cool events coming

"...On Friday, local drag artist and "Dolly of ATX" Brigitte Bandit celebrates 30 years on this blue marble..."

July 15, 2022 Column by James Scott

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...each lyric sheet includes a signed, hand-drawn landscape pencil sketch from various locales around the American Southwest where these..."

Sept. 4, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Gay Place

Rebel Grrrl Burlesque's riot grrrl tribute will benefit SAFE

"...16 & 30, 7-9pm. Q Austin, 2906 Medical Arts. www.fb.com/qbatx...."

March 3, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

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