Art, Movies, Sober Partying, and a Majestic Ball in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Get out and get arty

"...through July 7, Link & Pin Gallery..."

June 21, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Beth Lisick and Justin Chin In Person

"...As an accomplished performance poet who has done shows across the country, Beth Lisick has seen many..."

Sept. 12, 1997 Books Feature

Watch This: Big Bill Urges Us to “Forget About Monday”

New single precedes a public freakout

"...With a new video that thrives on stark cinematography, colorful costuming, and a weird amount of direct eye..."

Feb. 18, 2022 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Ten Things That Defined ACL Fest's First Weekend

Abortion ban opposition, a weather delay, and the unforgettable performances

"...Returning the Unused Rain Boots We Bought..."

Oct. 8, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Stories, Operas, and Meet-Cutes: The Week in Arts

Brett Goldstein brings the laughs, Zach Theatre conjures a comet, and more arty events

"...Thursday 1, AFS Cinema..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by Katherine McNevins

Lovecraft and Rest Stops: Rebekah McKendry Takes to the Road for Glorious

Inside the pandemic roots of the new cosmic horror comedy

"...horror. And funny. After all, as filmmaker and film historian Rebekah McKendry noted, At the Mountains of Madness –..."

Aug. 17, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Five Recommended Arts Events This Weekend

Fear not, citizen! We’ll shield you against that mofo of a FOMO!

"...So much to do in this town, yes, and your reporter never..."

Feb. 2, 2018 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Fun Fun Fun Fest Interview: Sparks

A two-man show promises to get bigger and better

"...Los Angeles brothers Ron and Russell Mael launched the pioneering Sparks in 1971 with an impish, sometimes bizarre sense..."

Nov. 8, 2013 Music Post by Michael Toland

Six Picks From That EAST Beast

Necessary, unless you’re the living embodiment of “indefatigable”

"...Six recommendations for enjoyable stops along the two weekends of the East Austin Studio..."

Nov. 8, 2017 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Safe. Mutual. Respect.

JD Samson (wo)mans up for the Gay Place.

"...[Our intrepid managing editor and all around lady music maestro Cindy..."

March 30, 2011 Qmmunity Post by Cindy Widner

Lou Barlow Valentine

Sebadoh hearts Red 7 tonight!

"...decades-long career, two potential first-ballot Hall of Fame bands in Sebadoh and Dinosaur Jr., and some of the most..."

Feb. 14, 2014 Music Post by Luke Winkie

The Pleasure Principle

Local bands find the dance-driven heart underneath post-punk's industrial pall

"...Before local clubs started closing, before the war and 9/11, before people got stabbed..."

April 25, 2003 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

Ben Snakepit Releases His Manor Threat

New collection of diary comics debuts at Beerland this Saturday

"...Ben Snakepit – who draws an autobiographical comic strip every single day of his life –..."

June 8, 2016 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Slabs, Screw, and Stories from the Country: Deezie Brown & EC Mayne Soundtrack Bastrop County

Candy Blue Like Screw reclaims Texas rap heritage

"...The biggest mistake everyone makes about small towns is considering them only in relation to a larger..."

Aug. 14, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Friggin' Genius

SXSW Film announces feature film lineup

"...Think film festivals are all about dour, arty indie pics?..."

Feb. 4, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Smell of Success

Austin's poster art scene is back, and it's better than ever.

"...[Posted to the chat room at Gigposters.com, Thursday, July 19, 2001:]..."

Nov. 22, 2002 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

The Big Bang

The Fragmentation of Austin's Underground

"...illustration by Jason Stout The lineup at Emo's recent fifth anniversary show speaks..."

July 11, 1997 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Rickshaw Billie's Burger Patrol Stays Hungry

A serious band with a silly name and an all-in mentality

"..."It's like Andrew W.K., but less party."..."

June 24, 2022 Music Feature by Robert Penson

Riding With Joe Carnahan and Latinx Superhero El Chicano

The action innovator on film, politics, the Coens, Blumhouse and more

"...is the action filmmaker's action filmmaker. Not CGI and strings, but gut punches and debris. In person, he's every..."

May 4, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The 'It' Perspective

Photographer Fritz Henle seen through the lens of Austin image-maker Matthew Fuller

"...In "Fritz Henle: In Search of Beauty," the Harry Ransom..."

June 12, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

10 Bands Under 25 That Make Me Feel Alive

A quintessential coming-of-age soundtrack to score the next spiral

"...What does it sound like to be young? It sounds like..."

June 10, 2022 Music Feature by Mars Salazar

Sxsw

"...Okay, take a deep breath. Hold it. Exhale. Again. There. Feel better? Look, just calm down. So what..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

Sandra Bernhard ♥ America

Sandra Bernhard returns to Austin for We're Still Queer Honey!

"...had a moment. It could have been when the adorably psychotic Masha in The King of Comedy had her..."

June 4, 2010 Features Feature by Cindy Widner

Artful Presents

Local gift suggestions from the Art Elf Prize Patrol

"...It has come to the attention of the Art Elves – that division..."

Dec. 16, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Studio Visit: Phil Durst

His studio is an empty nest filled with a million little pieces

"...concentrates on employment and civil rights law. Far from being a hobbyist, though, Durst's work (art, not law) requires..."

Dec. 28, 2012 Arts Column by Andy Campbell

Art + Commerce

Marc English Design's DIY Criteria

"...of times before, but I still feel the urge to stop and check myself whenever I walk into the..."

Feb. 15, 2008 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

P2C05

"...Single Frame Meet Austin's most enigmatic band...."

March 4, 2005 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

Page Two: A Little Light-Rain Music

A holiday meditation

"...Late at night, I'm driving through a very light rain in a rented vehicle..."

Dec. 22, 2006 Column by Louis Black

Manchester Perps

Interview with Chemical Brother Ed Simons.

"..."We have a party on the line."..."

Sept. 17, 1999 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

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

Plan your week with some of our recommended happenings around town

"...City of Austin Career Expo..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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