Visual Arts Review: “Porous Matters” at MASS Gallery

Gallery show reinterprets Edwards Aquifer’s low water levels as both urgent and romantic

"...consistently ringing alarm bells about something so sacred to Austinites stirs feelings of despair, in line with the broader..."

May 23, 2025 Arts Feature by Teedee Simons

Affordable Art, Cine Las Americas, Adult Books, and More Weekend Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar's enjoyment

"...work on your walls. The traveling international celebration of visual media always highlights local artists at each stop, so..."

May 16, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Fashion, Heritage, Ballet, Puns, and More Weekend Events

Arts and culture to fill your days

"...Austin Fashion Week..."

May 9, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Jamal Hussain Strings Nature, Tech, and Spirit Together With Light

New Media artist unpacks upcoming Dougherty exhibit

"...Jamal Hussain’s light-based work needs a studio that transforms...."

May 9, 2025 Arts Feature by Caroline Drew

Austin Yards Where Weird Finds a Home

Seven front lawns that push beyond garden gnomes

"...all kinds. Art yards are hardly phenomena unique to Austin – the SPACES Archive maintains a map and catalog..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by Caroline Drew

Kingfish, Mavis Staples, Antone’s Allstars, and More Reviews From Austin Blues Festival 2025

Soul and jam sessions galore at Moody Amphitheater

"...Right as rain (pun intended), Austin Blues Festival and Austin Psych Fest braved spring showers..."

May 2, 2025 Music Feature by The Music Team

Cinema, Comics, and Crafts in This Week’s Arts Events

Weekday nights are for arting

"...Monday 5 & Wednesday 7, Austin Playhouse..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Is Austin’s New Arts Umbrella Organization Just in Time or Too Little, Too Late?

After two decades of treating culture and creativity as an afterthought, the city of Austin finally has a real arts department

"...an oddity that there’s no unified arts department at Austin City Hall...."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Art, Eggs, Kink, and Sleaze in This Weekend’s Art Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar consideration

"...including sustainable yarn worker Bitter Hag, upcycled fashion and visual/performance Renaissance person Corinne Loperfido, and interdisciplinary artist Jonas Criscoe...."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

CAMP Film Fest Brings Online to the IRL Theatre

New event designed to break down career divides comes to the Paramount

"...IP mania. The new CAMP Film Fest, coming to Austin later this month, aims to bridge that divide...."

April 9, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Besame Mucho Braves the Cold for a Vibrant Latin Music Celebration

Second annual music festival packs four-dozen acts into COTA

"...stages offered back-to-back shows with little-to-no gap in between artists, keeping attendees on their toes from 11am to 11pm...."

April 7, 2025 Music Post by Catalina Perez

Muralist Mila Sketch Celebrates a Decade of Creativity in Austin

Innovative immigrant artist on her approach, future, and love affair with the city

"...You’ve likely seen Mila Sketch’s artwork all throughout Austin without noticing it. A colorful cityscape, which she painted..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by Julie Royce

A “/TŌN/” Shift for Prizer Arts & Letters

Prizer director Jorge Sanhueza-Lyon and artist Dave McClinton discuss going nomadic with new art exhibit

"...“/TŌN/” opens this Friday, March 28, at Mission Possible Austin, with McClinton’s gorgeous paper pieces representing the interchange between..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Art, Movies, Sports, and More Recommended Events

Pack your weekend with the best happenings around town

"...Austin Sake Week..."

March 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

“Un/Broken” Stitches Together Art and Trauma

Artist Yuliya Lanina presents her newest multimedia works at Ivester Contemporary

"...A 13-year Austin resident, Lanina works in many mediums – in particular..."

March 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Bow to the Grandmaster, Austin’s Best New Act Winner

11-piece group talks supergroups, self-mythology, and their “more than a band” family unit

"...Now winners of the 2024-2025 Austin Music Award for Best New Act, the musicians label..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Music Feature by Catalina Perez

Volunteering, Drag, Birthdays, and More Recommended Events

Let us help you plan your weekend

"...27 – they’ve been showcasing artist Moyo Okediji, a UT-Austin professor of art history. His time as an apprentice..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Walkabouts, Rallies, and Carnaval in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

The chilly weekend is heating up

"...and just this past month won over audiences at Austin’s own FronteraFest. If you think you can’t giggle over..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Aquatic Anime and Crafty Options in This Week's Recommended Events

Getting out isn't just for the weekend

"...Undergraduate Studies course I took my freshman year at UT-Austin, but I do remember one particularly bold assignment from..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

SXSW Conference Taps Issa Rae, Signal and Colossal Leads for Keynotes

Lineup drop also adds Kevin Bacon, Hideo Kojima, Last of Us cast & crew

"...Colossal CEO Ben Lamm, a return SXSW speaker, was..."

Feb. 11, 2025 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

Visual Arts Review: “Transcendence: A Century of Black Queer Ecstasy, 1924-2024”

Highlighting a subject usually depicted in pain, UT exhibit reverberates joy

"...Phillip A. Townsend, curator at UT-Austin’s Art Galleries at Black Studies, takes that question further...."

Jan. 31, 2025 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Fusebox Facts, Sullivan’s Travels, and More Recommended Events

Some recommendations for the week ahead

"...subject’s dismay or bewilderment. Join this crafty crowd at Austin Public Library, where at each session the Crafty Adult..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...and XR projects announced for this year's celebration of visual creativity (March 7-15)...."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Movie Duos, Rude Little Pigs, and More Events for the Week Ahead

Time to reflect and project

"...now as old as he was when he died. Austin’s first MLK celebration happened in 1983 and has evolved..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: January Events Roundup

Texas welcomes 40th historic site, Balmorhea news, and more

"...the center along with the papers of other major artists. The center’s Lonesome Dove display is a must-see for..."

Dec. 28, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Live Music Recommendations for Post-Xmas and New Year's

Charley Crockett, DJ Paul, and more crucial concerts

"...Bad, riding 2024’s sophomore LP, Introspective Resolute. Saturday brings Austin native Ricky Stein back to town with his easy-picking,..."

Dec. 27, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Golden Girls on Stage, Xmas Parties Galore, Satangeddon, and More Events

Your recommended arts events for the weekend

"...in style at Mozart’s. Part of their yearly Lake Austin Festival of Lights, the coffeehouse offers multiple options for..."

Dec. 13, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Turkey Prep, Indigenous Films, and More Weekday Events

Events to attend before you're too stuffed to move

"...the Vortex know they will be treated to delightful visual rarities on a theme, and that’s about it! This..."

Nov. 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Art on Waller Creek, Drag on Congress, and More Recommended Events

Step outside and appreciate some art

"...Nov. 8, or during the second week of the Austin Studio Tour.   – James Scott The Play That..."

Nov. 8, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Review: On the Ground at Levitation 2024

Gang of Four, Swirlies, Slowdive, and more highlights from the four-day fest

"...at multiple venues, felt like genre showcases, where legendary artists played alongside contemporaries who clearly follow in their footsteps,..."

Nov. 8, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

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