17 Texas Artists to See at ACL Fest

Lone Star acts to catch at Zilker, from Houston breakout d4vd to Austin’s Die Spitz

"...requisite Asleep at the Wheel kickoff performance, this year's Austin City Limits Festival lineup welcomes its usual block of..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Music Feature by Nayeli Portillo

10 Essential Acts to See at ACL Fest

Must-see visiting acts at Zilker Park, from Kendrick Lamar to Rina Sawayama

"...Austin’s leading A-list outdoor festival returns October 6-8 and 13-15...."

Oct. 6, 2023 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Austin Public Hits the Big Screen With Special Screening and Mixer

Cable access institution celebrates its 50th anniversary

"...And when the city of Austin launched Channel 10, its first public access..."

Oct. 4, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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

"...situation faced Ivy Le and Aira Juliet at the start of 2022. Their desire to produce a live show..."

Sept. 29, 2023 Column by James Scott

We Have an Issue: Politics as Performance, Political Activism as Performance Art

In this week's issue: postmortem on the Ken Paxton impeachment trial, a profile of drag powerhouse Brigitte Bandit, and finalists revealed in the Best of Austin: Restaurants Readers Poll (get voting, y'all!)

"...Ken Paxton impeachment trial sure ended in a wet fart, huh? Was there ever truly a chance justice would..."

Sept. 22, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

Austin's Hip-Hop Pioneers, in Their Own Words

The Austin History Center-archived rappers and industry innovators share stories

"...Ryan Blake, offering a rare recording of undigitized Eighties/Nineties Austin girl group Cooly Girls. Alongside taking over Manners' longtime..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Qmmunity: Carnival of Queers

A carnival of queer cavorting will delight your senses this weekend

"...from 2 to 10pm. You'll find carnival games! Food! Arts and crafts exhibits! A petting zoo! Vendors! And over..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Column by James Scott

Roxane Gay, Tim O’Brien Join Texas Book Festival Lineup

Full author roster revealed for November fest

"...The 28th annual Texas Book Festival – taking place..."

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

Austin Film Society Announces Recipients for Feature Film Grants

$110,000 distributed to 15 Texas projects

"...to finishing a project. For the recipients of the Austin Film Society’s 2023 AFS Grant for Feature Films, the..."

Sept. 12, 2023 Screens Post by Mae Lackey

Qmmunity: Pumpkin Spice Homoscopes

The seasons are changing, so find a new queer event to enjoy!

"...While our favorite sweaters still remain folded away until Austin hits at least 65 degrease, there's still much in..."

Sept. 8, 2023 Column by James Scott

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Tangerine Dream, Eastside Kings Fest, Magic Rockers of Texas, and more recommended shows

"...and preservation project (donations aid blues, jazz, and gospel artists still performing in a city increasingly willing to bow..."

Sept. 8, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Storing Vintage Wine, Celebrating Italian Style, Cheesing National Queso Day, Tiki-ing Up the Roosevelt, and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Here’s some of what's happening in Austin's culinary scene – as wrangled from numerous PR releases,..."

Sept. 6, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

Catch up on news from around Texas and travel destinations for fall

"...Raise the curtains. The Orange Show Center for Visionary Art is offering folk art lovers a reason to visit..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Qmmunity: A Creative Storm Front

Front Festival hits Austin with a storm of great creative showcases over Labor Day weekend

"...Festival, a gathering/celebration of women and LGBTQ creators, hits Austin Aug. 31 and moves throughout Labor Day weekend at..."

Aug. 25, 2023 Column by James Scott

APD Chief Joseph Chacon’s Legacy

Assessing the final years of a career that saw a rise from beat cop to chief of police

"...Joseph Chacon will retire from the Austin Police Department in two weeks, ending a career at..."

Aug. 25, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

What Hole in the Wall's Freshly Inked 20-Year Lease Means for Other At-Risk Venues

The Iconic Venue Fund plans to dish out more aid, but needs time, additional funds

"...On August 15, the Austin Monitor reported that Hole in the Wall had acquired..."

Aug. 25, 2023 Music Feature by Genevieve Wood

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Temple of Angels, a DJ Chicken George benefit, a Soap Creek Saloon reunion, and more recommended shows

"...I mean in the abrasive lyrics and disgusting album art way. Rather, it's all head over heels, Eighties jangly,..."

Aug. 25, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Blue Beetle

Latest DCEU flick can't cram the Chicane experience into superhero duds

"...become the titular hero. The movie has a big heart, ambitious references, and moments that make it an entertaining..."

Aug. 18, 2023 Movie Review by Alejandra Martinez

Fantastic Fest Gets Toxic With The Toxic Avenger

Fall of the House of Usher, The Creator added

"...cult classic, as this reinvention has been directed by Austin's own Macon Blair. This reinvention features Game of Thrones..."

Aug. 15, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Transing Pride

ATX Trans Pride puts the spotlight on the transgender community during Austin Pride

"...2019, following years of Edwards not being booked for Austin Pride despite being a longstanding Bat City trans DJ..."

Aug. 11, 2023 Column by James Scott

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Los Cogelones, PickleStock, Lady Dan, and more recommended Austin shows

"...ways to celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop in Austin? Find our concert picks here...."

Aug. 11, 2023 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...A brush fire in Cedar Park Tuesday destroyed an apartment building, damaged three others, and caused the evacuation of..."

Aug. 11, 2023 News Feature

Day Trips & Beyond: August Events Roundup

Finish up the summer with some adventure

"...meat lovers come from all over the world to partake in the “World’s Largest Free BBQ” in Dalhart. It’s..."

Aug. 2, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Review: "I See You See Me"

Photo exhibition sheds gentle light on LGBTQ+ and disabled lives

"...in the Julia C. Butridge Gallery at the Dougherty Arts Center) intention is paramount as the photographers behind the..."

July 28, 2023 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin’s Essential Frozen Cocktails

Because sometimes you gotta think beyond the margarita

"...a bad time for a frozen libation, but as Austin makes the underworld look swimmingly cool this summer, a..."

July 21, 2023 Food Feature by Evan Rodriguez

We Have an Issue: This Is Fine?

In this week's issue, fun ways to grapple with the ongoing heat... and more sobering thoughts on the state we're in

"...– bumped when we moved our giant Best of Austin issue to the same slot – this week we..."

July 21, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Dry Hot American Summer: Despite a slower start to scorching temps, this summer could be one of..."

July 21, 2023 News Feature

Five Dark Events to Beat the Heat

Nighttime distractions that flip off the sun

"...When even native Austinites are complaining about the heat, you know something's awry...."

July 21, 2023 Arts Column by Richard Whittaker

Review: Shinyribs, Transit Damage

Kevin Russell boomerangs back on supple, sultry full-band disc

"...it also manifested during lockdown. Finished February 2022, the Austin octet's seventh disc now emerges on L.A. imprint Blue..."

July 21, 2023 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Comfort Food Views, Inn Cahoots Debuts, Fresh Tequila Cues, Dosas On the Loose, and More as Our Long Hot Summer Continues

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Here’s some of what's happening in Austin's culinary scene – as wrangled from numerous PR releases,..."

July 19, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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