Comedy Christmas Comes Early With Moontower Comedy Festival

Comedy scene expert Valerie Lopez highlights Moontower Comedy Fest musts, including the iconic Andy Kindler

"...For Austin comedy fans, Moontower Comedy Festival is comedy Christmas, and..."

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by Valerie Lopez

Stick Around, Say Damn: Inside the Cactus Cafe’s Tuesday Open Mic

Songwriters connect under Jake Farr’s ground rules

"...feel like that was my fault,” stammers Hanson, an Austin transplant and recording engineer. On this particular Tuesday in..."

April 17, 2024 Music Post by Dina Barrish

How Staple! Is Turning the Page Toward a New Future

Austin’s indie media expo returns and it’s all because of one email

"...made it seem less and less likely that the show would ever happen again. Rising prices, a lack of..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Sentimental Family Band Isn’t Hung Up on the High Times

The softie ex-art-rockers arrive at Austin’s honky-tonk revival

"...first-ever album, Sweethearts Only, at their first-ever album release show...."

April 12, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

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

Get out and get art

"...The newest film from Austin’s Zellner brothers, about the tragic and touching lives of..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Tom Copeland, Behind-the-Scenes Powerhouse of Texas Film, Dies

Former Texas Film Commission executive director passed last Sunday

"...got a job as a crew member on PBS's Austin City Limits, a lucky break that turned into a..."

April 10, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Bob Dylan Puts an End to “Rough and Rowdy Ways” With Two Nights in Austin

Triumphant world tour concludes at ACL Live at the Moody

"...Lauderdale, Bob Dylan was a few songs into his show – and a few years into his Rough and..."

April 8, 2024 Music Post by Shawn Badgley

30 Breakout Music Acts to See in Austin This Week

Your guide to SXSW's buzziest artists, both official and unofficial

"...Any Austin-based or Austin-headed music fan worth their salt starts encountering..."

March 11, 2024 SXSW Post by Rachel Rascoe

First Look: Endo

An intimate omakase in West Campus from NYC sushi royalty

"...As a New Yorker now living in Austin, I felt my breath catch at the sight of..."

March 7, 2024 Food Post by Taylor Tobin

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...for the March primary, the Statesman reported. Yesterday’s election shows that the money worked. Almost half of the incumbent..."

March 8, 2024 News Feature

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

Recommended shows for the coming week

"...Gillette, Como Las Movies, and more. Indoor hits rising Austinites the Pinky Rings, Billy Glitter, and Haha Laughing, plus..."

March 8, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

The Off Beat: The Four Horsemen of the SXSW Music-pocalypse

Trying on four local personifications of fest success

"...hear that? As globe-trotting suits confirm their hotel reservations, Austin’s most music-loving, hard-partying locals let out a collective, temple-rubbing..."

March 8, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

Election Day, STEM Day, Amplify Austin Day, and More Days to Remember This Week

Our guide to community events for the week

"...Austin Asian American Film Festival throws its first queer prom,..."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Opera Fights, Puppet Plays, and More Arty Events

Get an arts fix this week

"...as a burlesque icon. She’ll be bringing bling to Austin via our very own burlesque legends the Jigglewatts’ scarlet..."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Selena Gomez, Conan O’Brien, Sydney Sweeney Top SXSW’s Sixth Featured Speakers Announcement

Danny Brown, Nick Kroll, and Kirsten Dunst also announced

"...a war-ravaged future America through the eyes of the journalists attempting to cover the bloodshed. Meanwhile, Austinite Danny Brown..."

Feb. 27, 2024 SXSW Post by Carys Anderson

Bassist Mikki Itzigsohn Premieres First Visual Art Show

Ode to “Songwriters” at Yard Dog Art Gallery

"...Yard Dog Art Gallery, the bassist’s debut solo art show pays tribute to the composers who inspired her own..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

The Off Beat: Armadillo World Headquarters Plots Austin FC Partnership

The Dillo lives!

"...a merchandise line, and, most surprisingly, a collaboration with Austin FC...."

Feb. 23, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

First Look: The Guest House

Sceney Northshore spot off to a promising (if chaotic) start

"...A group of Las Vegas restaurateurs walk into an Austin bar …..."

Feb. 19, 2024 Food Post by Taylor Tobin

John Oates, Tyler Childers, Zella Day Top Willie Nelson’s Luck Reunion Lineup

Single-day fest returns to Willie’s ranch March 14

"...The 2024 lineup for Willie Nelson’s Luck Reunion just..."

Feb. 15, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Crypta, Cherubs, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Must-see shows for the weekend and beyond

"...This sharp showcase bookends an impressive run of free-to-the-public Waterloo performances leading..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Lydia Loveless, Helado Negro, and More Crucial Concerts

Essential Austin gigs in the coming week

"...Toro y Moi, garnering a reputation as a sonic experimentalist unafraid to blur genre lines. Rome may play cuts..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Music Feature by Elizabeth Braaten

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

"...drawing, and collage making classes, as well as comedy shows, jazz performances, and poetry readings...."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Carys Anderson

The Off Beat: Porcelain Infuses Noise Rock with “Realistic Ambition”

Intense quartet launches self-titled debut on Feb. 16

"...songs, but a curated body of work. On first listen, it’s clear: These guys are tight...."

Feb. 9, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

Dev Patel Swings Into South by Southwest With Monkey Man World Premiere

Fest gets new docs on Stormy Daniels, Alex Jones, and Jon Bon Jovi

"...the lens is just one of 30 films, TV shows, and XR and VR projects that join the already-bulging..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Texas travel news and more

"...20 in the Best Chef: Texas category) selected as semifinalists in the 2024 James Beard Awards last month. When..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

DAIISTAR, Pussy Gillette, S.L. Houser, Walker Lukens to Play the Austin Music Awards

Tickets on sale now for the Feb. 25 concert at Antone’s

"...Forty-second time’s the charm! Over four decades in, the Austin Music Awards rounds up a jam-packed concert showcase of..."

Feb. 1, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Qmmunity: News of the Queer Austin World

Updates and new creative opportunities in Austin’s queer scene

"...discriminatory dress code.” Sign up for the Barbs mailing list for exclusive scoops on when and what to expect..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Column by James Scott

Terry Allen, ericdoa, and More Crucial Concerts

Essential Austin gigs in the coming week

"...again?” on Dylan Brady of 100 gecs’ imprint, Dog Show Records.  – Rachel Rascoe Lord Friday the 13th..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

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

"...Austin Vogue Night..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

All About That Bass: Moontower Just For Laughs Takes Over UT, Adds Headliners

Ronny Chieng, Tim Robinson, Ms. Pat join 2024 lineup

"...Moontower Just For Laughs Austin may be a mouthful of a name for the..."

Jan. 25, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

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