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

Plan your week with some of our recommended happenings around town

"...pregnancy-related complications or even death. So Black Mamas Matter Alliance established Black Maternal Health Week “to build awareness, activism,..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Relays, Rides, and Rasslin' Headline This Week's Community Events

Recommended happenings around town

"...down with the sickness. You know, the one that starts with C and never actually ends?   – James..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Parks, Gardens, Pisces, and More Arts Events for the Week

Get out and get arty, away from the SXSW crowds

"...Works by the annual Tito’s Prize Winner for Visual Arts – yes, that’s the Tito’s Handmade Vodka Tito, tyvm..."

March 8, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Free Stuff to Do at SXSW 2024

Party at the post-apocalypse, smell good doing it

"...Artists Andrew Schneider and Annie Saunders of POINT A..."

March 8, 2024 Arts Feature by Kimberley Jones

Austin FC Season Kickoff, Black History Month, and More Community Events

Get out and about in Austin while the weather's good

"...Queer Black Women Alliance hosts a Saturday afternoon symposium on the different intersections..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Here Are Your Winners for the 42nd Annual Austin Music Awards

Austin’s favorite albums, artists, and instrumentalists of 2023

"...Best Music Nonprofit: Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM)..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Music Feature by The Music Team

PARD Considers the Future of Historic Home on Lady Bird Lake

Travis Heights citizens have fought to get it rehabbed for 40 years

"...valley, an idyllic home once stood. It was an Arts & Crafts bungalow built by investor Ollie Norwood with..."

Feb. 9, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Plethora of Riches: How Richard Samuel Turned an Art Gallery Into a Community Center

RichesArt launches annual Black History Month exhibit with new philanthropic initiative

"...in Austin for five years, but she’s rarely encountered arts institutions that have supported her work. Most galleries don’t..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Carys Anderson

Carnaval to Chili Cook-Off: This Week's Recommended Community Events

A kickoff for Black History Month, Mean Girls trivia, a farewell to boobies, and more

"...the free event offers a vendor market and “interactive arts and crafts programming,” all soundtracked by a vinyl DJ. ..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Top 10 Local Comedy Stories of 2023

New venues, new faces, new experiments

"...Lietza Brass, chief programming officer of the Austin Theatre Alliance, reports an astonishing 134% increase in comedy bookings at..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Arts Feature by Valerie Lopez

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, December 8-14

"...He was a brilliant thinker who excelled in the arts of logic and reason. Yet he had a fundamental..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

What the Screen Actors and Writers Strikes Mean for Austin

Hopes of a bumper production year fade as unions fight for a fairer future for their members

"...rounds of contract negotiations between the guilds and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, an industry alliance..."

Aug. 11, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Cinema Queerte

Salute the sweaty sirens of the screen with these queer mega-muscle movie events

"...ostensibly straight movies that resonated deeply in their queer hearts. Hosts Michael Graupmann and Lesley Clayton will also present..."

July 14, 2023 Column by James Scott

Texas GOP's Book Bans Are the First Step in Anti-Public Education Crusade

Banning books (for Jesus!)

"...Lamar Middle School's GSA Club (it stands for Gay-Straight Alliance). Mia finished her time at Lamar in May and..."

June 30, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Qmmunity: Come Sail Away

Queer Black Women Alliance sets sail for a Juneteenth boat party, plus Pride-themed provisions

"...on a Monday this year, but Queer Black Women Alliance sets sail for their celebration on June 17 at..."

June 16, 2023 Column by James Scott

Tensions Rise Ahead of Meeting on Zilker Plan

Dazed and confused over Zilker

"...Zilker – a coalition of Save Our Springs (SOS) Alliance, Sierra Club, and the Zilker Neighborhood Assoc­iation – has..."

May 19, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

We Have an Issue: Spring Treats, Fantastic Comics, and Best of Austin Finalists

In this week's issue, we celebrate Austin's comic book artists and authors, and reveal the 875 nominees up for Best of Austin Awards

"...Spring has certainly stepped up its pace. Last weekend..."

May 5, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

Four Austin Chefs Champion the Texas Food & Wine Alliance with Off the Menu Supper Club

Richter & Czyszczon & Sawicki & Fojtasek stoke a live fire

"...The Texas Wine & Food Alliance admits they “took a significant hit” when their highly..."

May 2, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

New Funding, New Era, New Stages for the Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex

East Austin fixture will be an arts hub via Cultural Trust investment

"...certainly losing the soul of our city, which is arts, music and culture and creativity."..."

March 28, 2023 Arts Post by Joelle DiPaolo

We Have an Issue: When the Art Gallery Is Everywhere, All Around Us

This week's cover story is all about Austin street art and murals

"...section on p.28 for info on the Downtown Austin Alliance's Art & Parks self-guided tour of murals, artworks, and..."

March 24, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

Qmmunity: The Art of Advocacy

Find a way to give your say at the Lege, plus a new drag queen portrait series

"...reception takes place March 8, 6:30-9pm, at the Dougherty Arts Center, but you can also catch a second opening..."

March 3, 2023 Column by James Scott

2022/2023 Austin Music Awards Winners

You voted – here's Austin's favorite artists, albums, and more

"...Graham Williams (Resound Presents) Howdy Gals Pedro Moreno (Epistrophy Arts) Zach Ernst (Antone’s, Paramount Theatre) Best New Club: The..."

Feb. 26, 2023 Music Post by James Renovitch

Film, TV, and Gaming Industries Call on Legislators to Keep Texas Stories in Texas

Industries look for a massive bump in the state's production rebate program

"...In mid-January, the Texas Media Production Alliance held a sit-down meeting of industry players, and they..."

Feb. 17, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Gay Tidings We Bring

Qmmunity brings you events, news, and more to make the holigays bright

"...Dive After Dark: Sexy Santa Edition IronX Aerial Arts presents a ho-ho-hot pole & burlesque show for the..."

Dec. 23, 2022 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: The Gift of Gay

Tips on how to shop small and queer from The Little Gay Shop's Justin Galicz

"...Ring-a-ding-ding, babes: It's the time of year for everyone..."

Dec. 2, 2022 Column by James Scott

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Fest, Eastside Kings Festival, HAAM Day, Vein.fm, Monte Warden & the Dangerous Few, and more

"...The Health Alliance for Austin Musicians keeps our Central Texas artists in..."

Sept. 9, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Through Steel, Wood, Glass, and Gas, Ion Art Turns Zilker Into a Glowing Wonderland

Enter the Neon Garden

"...tech-bro carnival it is today. But now, among the parts of Austin that remain worthy of our love: Who..."

April 22, 2022 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Public Notice: Putting the Trust in Cultural Trust

New initiative to get a hold on arts and music venues

"...A city-funded initiative to "acquire/secure cultural arts and music venues" – either by aiding existing operators..."

Jan. 21, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Faster Than Sound: Headlines From a Year in Limbo

A year-in-review of Austin music news

"...Texas Musicians dosed musicians at the Pershing while Health Alliance for Austin Musicians vaccinated members inside Emo's...."

Dec. 31, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Five Things That Are Worthy of Your Generous Support

Local arts organizations need your help when it comes to end-of-year giving

"...prestigious book festivals in the country. texasbookfestival.org Austin Creative Alliance..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

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