Austin Sketch Fest

Rise of the planet of the skits

"...written that one yet), now is the time for Austin's sketch comedy writers and performers to seize the spotlight,..."

May 18, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Sketch Fest

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

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

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

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

Aug. 21, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Sketch Fest Rocks Our City All Week Long

The ninth annual festival puts scripted comedy front & center

"...And then there’s sketch. Which is why this coming week’s got the ninth..."

May 17, 2018 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Not Everybody Is In This Weekend's Austin Sketch Fest

But that doesn't mean we've forgotten The New Movement

"...as local comedy attention is focused on that star-studded Fest right about now, let's nobody forget about The New..."

May 24, 2013 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

2017 Austin Sketch Festival: What to See

Maybe all of it, yes – but OMG let’s not be ridiculous

"...The Austin Sketch Festival kicks off tonight and goes madly, gloriously,..."

May 22, 2017 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Luv Doc Recommends: Austin Reggae Fest

Auditorium Shores at the Long Center, Saturday, April 21, 2007

"...could be the final halcyon days before the apocalypse, sketch up a little mental scenario of hordes of starving,..."

April 20, 2007 Column by The Luv Doc

Five New Things In Austin's Comedy Scene

A quintuple shot of Lakkalikööri for all my friends

"...triumphant, laughswise, in an impromptu showcase of some of Austin's best stand-ups) – that Hideout has finally supercharged its..."

March 22, 2013 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Five Things to Do in Austin This Weekend

Because what good is sitting? Alone? In your room?

"...1) AUSTIN SKETCH FEST This annual conflagration of sketch-comedy features the..."

May 26, 2017 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin’s Fallout Theater Phoenixes up from The New Movement Ashes

New bosses, different from the old bosses, herald a fresh start

"...Because The New Movement’s break-up – resulting from multiple..."

May 8, 2018 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

A Guide to Austin Stand-Up: Behind the Scenesters

The people behind the people behind the mic

"...through its sponsorship of the annual Funniest Person in Austin contest and partnership in the Moontower Comedy Festival, and..."

March 31, 2017 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

April in Austin (Part 2)

Austin is still buzzing with events for this Spring.

"...Allow us to suggest 6 fantastic festivals filled with food, artistic aptitude, sound sensation, and some..."

April 10, 2013 Chron Events Post by Alayna Alvarez

Austin Spotlight Film Festival Shines on Locals

Monthly fest for underdogs and up-and-comers

"...Go to enough film festival Q&As, and it's the same questions. Where did the..."

Feb. 2, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Fun Fun Fun Fest Comedy

Your quick guide to the national headliners and local laugh makers at Fun Fun Fun 2013

"...David James (Fri., noon) Area man, dapper host of Austin's favorite live comedy game show Laugh, Dammit!..."

Nov. 8, 2013 Arts Feature by Russ Espinoza

All Over Creation: A Brief History of Laugh Riots in Austin

As April overflows with comedy festivals, an overview of Austin's celebrations of funny

"...funniest. In addition to all the ongoing hilarity in Austin's large and varied comedy scene – Esther's Follies, Master..."

April 13, 2012 Arts Column by Robert Faires

A Guide to Austin Stand-Up: Comics

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

"...The original Funniest Person in Austin (as in the contest's first winner in 1986), this..."

March 31, 2017 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Best WTFs of ACL Fest Weekend One

The good, the bad, and the myriad Tom Petty covers

"...Even Austin's most reliable music event has its unpredictable moments. After..."

Oct. 13, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Fantastic Fest 2015: "Portal to Hell"

Down in the depths with Roddy Piper

"...The short, which plays at Fantastic Fest as part of the Short Fuse program, features wrestling..."

Sept. 30, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

BS4 Improv & Sketch Comedy Fest Schedule

Thursday, Apr 8

"...Stump and the Perfesser (New York, NY) Kairos! Co. (Austin, TX)..."

April 9, 1999 Arts Feature

Fantastic Fest Interview: "Butt Fantasia"

Short and sweet Q&A with director Mohit Jawal

"...The Austin-shot short by director Mohit Jaswal gets its Austin premiere..."

Sept. 25, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Playback: Austin Cinema Limits

ACL doc fundraises, UT inherits Ian McLagan's personal collection, and ScoreMore for the kids

"...the call of nature while taping an episode for Austin City Limits in 1986. The "Working Man's Poet" excused..."

May 13, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...a patron in Robert Plant on the Zeppelin crier's Austin-kissed 2010 album Band of Joy...."

Sept. 4, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Five Movies to See in Austin This Week

Kristen Stewart is haunted and there's a town full of fireworks

"...Personal Shopper (2017) Alamo Ritz: Sat., Jan. 6, 1pm;..."

Jan. 5, 2018 Chron Events Post by Josh Kupecki

A Guide to Austin Stand-Up: Annual Events

Festivals aren't just for music and film

"...Funniest Person in Austin Contest..."

March 31, 2017 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Farewell Fest

A single tear for the closing of the North Loop Parlor

"...In this current open-close-open clubland cycle, the news of..."

June 8, 2011 Music Post by Audra Schroeder

BS4 Improv & Sketch Comedy Fest Schedule

Fri, Apr 2 - Thu, Apr 8

"...Dobie Theatre MAD TV's Best of the Best Sketches..."

April 2, 1999 Arts Feature

BS3 Improv & Sketch Comedy Fest Schedule

"...venues, all of which are listed here. A $40 festival pass ($35 seniors, students, and Austin Circle of Theatres..."

April 17, 1998 Arts Feature

Comedians With Theatre Damage

The fourth annual Austin Sketch Fest scripts itself silly

"...dirty martini, and 2) tell people about the upcoming Austin Sketch Fest. He'll need the martini to soothe his..."

May 24, 2013 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Welcome Back, Neighbor

SNL-starry Good Neighbor to headline Austin Sketch Fest

"...The mirth-making masterminds of Austin Sketch Fest may already consider the 2015 edition of..."

Jan. 28, 2015 Arts Post by Robert Faires

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

From barbecue to burlesque, something for every Austinite this season

"...Spring is a glorious time in Austin, a three-month stretch of perfect weather and every weekend..."

April 3, 2019 Chron Events Post by Alyssa Hiarker

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