Humane

When the government asks citizens to self-euthanize, a bourgeois family weighs what to do

"...Bale, Sirena Gulamgaus, Uni Park, Enrico Colantoni and Peter Gallagher...."

April 26, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Hovvdy Stays True to Texas on New Self-Titled Album

ATX-launched duo talks songwriting and special unplugged release shows

"...can take the band out of Texas, but Hovvdy’s allegiance to their home state remains stronger than ever...."

April 26, 2024 Music Feature by Genevieve Wood

A Beloved Birthday, Dragon Boats, and More Recommended Events for the Week

Get out before the heat descends

"...schools, it is also a place of historic significance, especially to Austin’s Mexican American population. The city has been..."

April 26, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Storytelling, a Book Trail, Markets, and More Arts Events

Get reading, go shopping, or just enjoy a gala this week

"...will have you saying “Talk fantasy to me” during all your daily social interactions.   – James Scott Vikingum:..."

April 26, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Left on Read

Find great queer literature at local LGBTQ booksellers during Independent Bookstore Day

"...Southside readers can enjoy all sorts of fun at Reverie Books: an all-day prize..."

April 26, 2024 Column by James Scott

Hiromi Uehara, Caroline Rose, and Fests Galore in Our Crucial Concerts

Choose your fest: Psych, Death, or Blues

"...Islander Heritage Month a few days early, local collective atxGALS rounds up a roster of women and nonbinary artists...."

April 26, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Austin FC Steals Win in Houston With Rigoni Winner

Embattled DP comes up big with 86th-minute match-winning goal

"...points from a match in which they trailed in all major statistical categories (35% to 65% in possession, 7..."

April 21, 2024 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

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

"...Though it’s technically one day before 4/20, mashup organizers the Just Because..."

April 19, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Qmmunity: Short n’ Sweet

More events, less column is just what the editor ordered

"...Reader! This week’s Qmmunity column is just a note, really. Recent events have made it necessary for me to,..."

April 19, 2024 Column by James Scott

Squirrel Fest, a Bidi Bidi Birthday, and More Community Events

Plan your week with some of our recommended happenings around town

"...Thursday 11, Austin City Hall..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Mini Music Fests Abound in This Week's Crucial Concerts

Country, hip-hop, pop, and more shows worth the cover

"...a Southern spin on Friday’s festivities with their honky-tonk ballads. Saturday expects a slew of live talent including psychedelic..."

April 12, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

The Verde Report: As Wins Rack Up, Emiliano Rigoni Is Becoming Austin FC’s Forgotten Man

The club’s second-highest-paid player has struggled to contribute

"...two matches – first a 2-1 triumph over FC Dallas on March 30, followed by a 4-3 thrill ride..."

April 12, 2024 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Movies, Comedians, Theatre, and More Arts Options for the Week

Get out and get art

"...Through April 28, Wally Workman Gallery..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Driussi Winner Powers Austin FC Past San Jose Earthquakes in Seven-Goal Thriller

RECAP: ATX defeats San Jose 4-3

"...goal, where Paul Marie applied the simple headed finish. ATX defender Julio Cascante seemed to be well-positioned to mark..."

April 7, 2024 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Madeleine Leigh, HONK TX, and Eclipse Mania Leads Our Crucial Concerts

Find some sounds to match the celestial sights this week

"...Austin Music Commission, yours truly testified about journalism and all-ages music ops. Burned into my soul remains the image..."

April 5, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Soundscapes, Bat Books, and More Arts Events for the Week

Things to do when you're not staring at an interloping moon

"...Television! As one famous Springfieldian once called it, “Teacher! Mother! Secret Lover!” Turn on your TV..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Zoé Tong Is Making Dinner Fun

Modern Chinese restaurant brings to Zilker big flavors, sincere hospitality, and a ballsy refusal to be boxed in

"...makes the risky choice to break with any and all easy definitions, to play around with influences and inspirations,..."

April 5, 2024 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

The Verde Report: Wolff In or Wolff Out? The Answer: It’s Complicated

Austin FC gets its first win of the 2024 season, but the pitchforks are still out for Austin FC’s head coach

"...Austin FC finally secured its first win of the 2024 season Saturday..."

April 5, 2024 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

A Drag Tribute, Eclipse Events Galore, and More Local Happenings

Get your glasses and find your totality

"...I’ve analyzed the projections and looked at all the research: My conclusion is rock solid. Yes, I’ve..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin FC Beats Banged-Up FC Dallas for First Win of Season

Club faces struggling San Jose Earthquakes next

"...night at Q2 Stadium, brushing aside a depleted FC Dallas team, 2-1, to snap a 7-game winless streak dating..."

March 31, 2024 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Wanna See the Season 3 Premiere of Industry Early? Better Get Yourself to ATX TV Festival.

Austin fest will also premiere Julio Torres’ new HBO show Fantasmas

"...It’s been 18 extremely long months since the symphonically fucked up baby investment bankers of Industry have been..."

March 27, 2024 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Ways to Watch the Total Solar Eclipse in Austin Based on Your Sun Sign

Beer, BBQ, raves, rooftop parties, and calming yoga, to name a few

"...red and green for the best viewing experience, a scientifically sound tip, to quell their anxiety. Aries..."

March 26, 2024 Events Post by Christina Garcia

SXSW Interview: Subsonic Eye’s Natural Indie Rock Interplay

Singapore fivepiece brings mathy Sonic Youth influence to ATX debut

"...see outside. It’s just beautiful, and I think we all need that.” [inset-1-right]..."

March 15, 2024 Music Feature by Wayne Lim

The Austin Chronic: Notorious Lawyer Adam Reposa Gets Raided For Running an Illegal Dispensary

“I want to go to prison,” he claims, but no charges have been filed

"...His ludicrously forward-facing operation, ATX Budtenders, had a website with a menu, a phone..."

March 15, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

The Rodeo, a Pet Pfest, Country Dance, and More Community Events

Hit the town with these non-SXSW events

"...comics as interpreted by Black scholars, and “Why Are All the Cowboys White?” All this, and workshops, animation screenings,..."

March 8, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

South by Gay-west

The official unofficial SXSW recommendations for your queer Austin experience

"...Joe. We here at the Institute of Queer Austin call this South by Southwest syndrome. The only cure: an..."

March 8, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Verde Report: Scoring Goals the Focus as Austin FC Returns Home

El Tree looks for redemption in Saturday’s face-off with St. Louis City

"...player, anchoring the club on both sides of the ball and earning himself a spot on MLS’s team of..."

March 8, 2024 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Hardcore for a Cause, Gary Clark Jr., and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the coming week

"...South by Southwest lineups weren’t enough, Hotel Vegas’ birthday annually lands just before the fest bonanza – kicking off..."

March 8, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Qmmunity: Serving Real Realness

AI art has no place in the queer community, plus queer Austin updates

"...artificial intelligence. To be specific, I use a software called Otter AI to automatically transcribe the majority of my..."

March 1, 2024 Column by James Scott

Farming Local Connections With Barton Creek Farmers Market

Austin’s longest-running farmers’ market continues to support small farms from a mall parking lot

"...Fresh produce, friendly faces, handmade goods, and a strong..."

March 1, 2024 Food Feature by James Scott

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