A Comic Con, Drag Birthday, and More Recommended Events

Party hard this weekend

"...terrible. However, I have seen the house that it built, and it is terrific.” You can’t blame Michael Caine..."

July 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Verde Report: Is the End Approaching for Austin FC Coach Josh Wolff?

Help is coming, but the question remains whether he's the man to lead the reshaped roster

"...laboring through his fourth season with the club, lives to coach another week despite the latest discouraging loss over..."

July 5, 2024 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Day Trips: Gorman Falls, Colorado Bend State Park

Prettiest waterfall in Texas is worth the effort getting there

"...First off, the 3-mile round-trip hike to the hidden canyon is often described as semi-strenuous. The..."

July 5, 2024 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Theatre Review: Exit Strategy

Or, how one scrappy school strives for salvation

"...teacher is like a candle – they consume themselves to light the way for others.” In Exit Strategy, a..."

July 5, 2024 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Silverada’s Solid Country Gold

Mike & the Moonpies rebrands and reloads

"...than debut, though, as the packed local crowd waits to see exactly what this new manifestation of Mike &..."

June 28, 2024 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Ramos Murder Case: After a Travis County jury deadlocked last year over whether Austin police officer Christopher Taylor’s killing..."

June 28, 2024 News Feature

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, June 28 - July 4

"...are entering a phase when you will be wise to question fixed patterns and shed age-old habits. The more..."

June 28, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

$250M Proposal To Expand Juvenile Detention Facilities Under Consideration

Commissioners court will decide whether we need more buildings

"...women. Now, the county’s judges are proposing a plan to create new buildings to hold juveniles accused of crimes...."

June 25, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Giddy Ups to Close in August Due to Lease Change

Menchaca honky-tonk is open to relocating

"...Giddy Ups, the Menchaca Road honky-tonk that’s hosted blues greats and country pickers for more..."

June 24, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Plantations to Prison Farms: How Far Have We Come?

Texas’ tradition of forced labor lives on

"...in Southeast Texas, the humidity makes the heat cling to your skin. Live oaks line both sides of the..."

June 14, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Jess Williamson, Stay Black & Live, Babestock, and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the week in Austin

"...Thursday 13 – Friday 14, Antone’s..."

June 14, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

Balmorhea, Big Bend, Boquillas, Bois d'Arc, and blueberries

"...season is finally here, along with other fun things to do in June...."

May 31, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Austin State Hospital Reopens This Summer

Texas overhauls psychiatric system aiming to free up jails

"...renovation project six years in the making and integral to Travis County’s efforts to divert people with mental illness..."

May 31, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Can the Austin Airport Speed Up Its Sorely Needed Expansion?

Explosive growth and understaffing lead to long lines and near-misses

"...In 2023, Austin broke into the list of the 10 largest cities in the..."

May 24, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

With HOME, Council Cuts Lot Size Requirements for First Time in 80 Years

Smaller lots, more apartments, towers near transit

"...City Council has reduced the amount of land needed to build one home in Austin – and by a..."

May 24, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

“It’s a Really Big TikTok”: Texas Ex Connor Wood Talks First Stand-Up Tour

Comedian wraps Fibs and Friends tour May 23 at Cap City

"...“I want to put it on record that I didn’t move to..."

May 22, 2024 Arts Post by Carys Anderson

The CW Cancels Austin-Made Walker

Show starring Jared Padalecki filmed locally for four seasons

"...In a blow to his fans and to the Austin film and TV..."

May 22, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Consigned to History: The Last Days of the Austin Antique Mall

When two iconic Austin businesses share an address, someday one was going to lose out

"...“Thank you for continuing to support small businesses. 25% off everything.”..."

May 17, 2024 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Writer Drew Pearce Rides a Trojan Horse Into The Fall Guy

How Saturday afternoons and Alex Garland affected the remake

"...his memories of the original show may be different to how most Americans experienced it, as a prime-time show...."

May 9, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Opinion: Minimum Lot Size Reform CAN Make Austin’s Housing More Affordable

It worked for Houston. Why not Austin?

"...its rapid growth, what kind of housing can be built, and who can afford to call Austin home. Austin,..."

May 10, 2024 Column by Dr. Jake Wegmann

Mother’s Day Events and More in This Week’s Community Events

Lots to celebrate this week around Austin

"...piece “Ajeji,” which promises “a ritual-like production that aims to awaken a higher level of awareness and self-love.”  ..."

May 10, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

A Pickin’ Party, a Big Squeeze, and Mother’s Day Music Are This Week's Crucial Concerts

Some recommended sounds for your week

"...Kalu & the Electric Joint and Hot Club of Cowtown. Saturday springs the eclectic grooves of songwriter Keller Williams..."

May 10, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

The Week in Recommended Live Music

Narrow Head, Pussy Gillette, the Nude Party, and even some innuendo-less acts to see

"...singing and comforting guitar ruminations, Chicago’s Nico Play blows into town once again – toting his on-point indie acoustic..."

May 3, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Austin ISD Restarts Bid Process for Family Resource Centers

The bidders broke the rules, administration says

"...of Trustees has canceled a controversial vote that threatened to displace a longtime partner of the district...."

May 3, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Into the Wilds With Hundreds of Beavers

Is this the first Dogme 96 snowstick comedy?

"...That's the subgenre (or, arguably, sub-sub-subgenre) into which filmmaker Mike Cheslik his new film, Hundreds of..."

April 30, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Humane

When the government asks citizens to self-euthanize, a bourgeois family weighs what to do

"...Sebastian Chacon, Alanna Bale, Sirena Gulamgaus, Uni Park, Enrico Colantoni and Peter Gallagher...."

April 26, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Having a Plan for When Shit Hits the Fan: A Journey in Prepping

What disaster preparedness experts have to say about best-laid plans for worst-case scenarios

"...Or maybe it’s just a winter storm. We’ve experienced that – shivering under blankets, pipes bursting..."

April 26, 2024 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

Storytelling, a Book Trail, Markets, and More Arts Events

Get reading, go shopping, or just enjoy a gala this week

"...Storytelling and Fantasy Worlds: Ehigbor Okosun With Ali Hazelwood..."

April 26, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Texas Think Not: For decades, American hospitals have adhered to a federal law called EMTALA that says ERs must..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature

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

Plan your week with some of our recommended happenings around town

"...According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Austin metro area..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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