Qmmunity: For Those We’ll Never Meet

A much-needed mission reframing after Lege losses hit home

"...Austin” challenges that title by securing one of the city’s hottest DJs – p1nkstar – for a monthly residency...."

June 6, 2025 Column by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...areas can withdraw from the aquifer. Entities like the city of Kyle, city of San Marcos, and Texas State..."

May 30, 2025 News Feature

Austin Yards Where Weird Finds a Home

Seven front lawns that push beyond garden gnomes

"...Folks across the city have long used their yards and homes to sculpt,..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by Caroline Drew

A Redhead, Pink Pony, and Kaleidoscope in This Weekend’s Events

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...pop-ups keep all bandanna-wrapped necks on a swivel. Dress code requires salmon, flamingo, bubblegum: you know, all-pink outfits!  ..."

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

"...For a city that’s supposed to care a lot about the arts,..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Swans, Swine, and Serial Killers in This Week’s Recommended Events

Get out and get arty

"...you’ve ever felt lost and lonely in New York City, as Ackerman’s News From Home plumbs similar woes to..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

The City of Austin Is Still Tweaking the Live Music Fund

Music Commission plans 2025 grant program, meets new ACME director

"...of Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment will reshape the city’s creative sector...."

March 28, 2025 Music Feature by Angelina Liu

Restaurant Review: Eastside’s Con Vista al Mar

East Seventh spot offers vibrant Mexican dishes in a laid-back environment

"...Con Vista al Mar comes to Austin via Mexico City, where executive chef and co-partner Irak Roaro operates four..."

March 21, 2025 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

The Common Law

Stand up paddling vs. boating? Restrictions on Lady Bird Lake

"...According to Austin City Code, the operation of motorized watercraft with gas-powered engines is strictly..."

March 7, 2025 Column by Luke Ellis

Visual Arts Review: Juan Cisneros’ “Tethered Ashes”

Physical and sound-based pieces offer a visceral sensory sensation in Co-Lab exhibit

"...shifting borders. For instance, a large central piece, The City plays itself, seems to depict Earth itself when viewed..."

March 7, 2025 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Restaurant Review: Shanghainese-Meets-Sichuan Food at Mian & Bao

New Triangle spot offers vibrant flavors with a West Coast pedigree

"...West Coast transplants now living and working in the city – some for valid reasons, and some for less..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

Qmmunity: Reckless Amusement

Have a big ol’ ball at these queer events, but don’t be a dick, okay?

"...Pacino flicks a cigarette into the wet New York City street! He’s going through a crisis about being into..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Column by James Scott

After Five Years, George VonDoom and CasinoATX Revive the Austin Hip Hop Awards

Feb. 22 event seeks to foster community for local MCs

"...itself, and to help educate younger MCs on the city’s hip-hop history...."

Feb. 18, 2025 Music Post by Derek Udensi

Qmmunity: Mama Duke Has Her Eyes Wide Open

The genre-hopping artist discusses her latest album, You Can Open Your Eyes Now

"...“marinated in while I was in London” – the city where she wrote a majority of You Can Open..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Column by James Scott

New Rules Regulating Airbnb-Type Rentals on Their Way to Council Vote

The first public hearing is done, two more coming up

"...judge struck down local rules regulating STRs in Austin, City Council is working toward adopting three new ordinances that..."

Feb. 7, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Qmmunity: Clowning Around With Fou Fou Ha

Clussy Fou discusses the avant-garde troupe’s history ahead of their 24 Carrot Show

"...Los Angeles, Portland, New York, and our fair Bat City, where this Friday the Austin-area Fou Fou Ha throws..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Column by James Scott

Opinion: A Vision for Alcohol Liberation This Dry January

The sober revolution can begin here in Austin

"...of what comes next. As both an extraordinarily healthy city and as the city with a ZIP code with..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Column by Joe West

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...fantastic future that will never come to be? The city released detailed maps of the proposed 10-mile Project Connect..."

Jan. 17, 2025 News Feature

Volleyball, Dalí, and Feminists Rule This Week’s Recommended Events

Arts and culture for the work-week socializer

"...who brought you Perfect Blue, Death Note, and Wicked City. See you on Planet Roboworld, or eat my dust...."

Jan. 10, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Six Months of HOME Permits Show Neighborhoods Aren’t Changing Much

Developers are planning smaller homes on smaller lots

"...Six months after City Council approved Phase 1 of the controversial Home Options..."

Jan. 3, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...a “relatively new and untested provision” in Texas Tax Code 16.05 and the dismissal decision will “very likely” be..."

Jan. 3, 2025 News Feature

Seeing Downtown Through the Eyes of Austin’s Caretakers

An afternoon with Austin’s ambassadors

"...deep history with Austin. She was born in the city. In a Downtown where new skyscrapers seem to go..."

Dec. 27, 2024 News Feature by Benton Graham

Opinion: Enough Is Enough – Preserving Austin’s Vanishing Soul

How property rights legislation is decimating Texas heritage

"...votes (9 out of 11 members) are required by City Council to designate individual landmarks and historic districts when..."

Dec. 6, 2024 Column by JuanRaymon Rubio

The Rise, Fall, and Rise of Rawdawg

Inside the controversial run club like none other in Austin

"...At least, it was until complaints prompted the city of Austin to disband Rawdawg in July...."

Nov. 29, 2024 News Feature by Lauren Peck

Auditors Find Interim City Manager Mishandled Money With Lucrative City Contracts for Friends

$550,000 in city funds went to consultants with no Council approval

"...Independent investigators found that Jesús Garza violated city ethics rules when he awarded lucrative contracts to two..."

Nov. 15, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Food & Wine Fest, Día de los Muertos, Celtic Fest, and More Recommended Events

Wake the dead, toss some cabers, and much more

"...the very cool Rude Mechs art collective calling this city home. But in their newest venture – a production..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

After a Uniquely Short and Turbulent Term, Watson Is the Mayoral Candidate to Beat

Four opponents make their cases against the incumbent

"...issues that have bedeviled a decade’s worth of the city’s elected leaders...."

Oct. 11, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

ACL Preview: Norah Jones and the Illusion of Balance

On feeling lucky and having fun

"...10 ACL taping heralds her fifth appearance on Austin City Limits, but it’s been 14 years since she played..."

Oct. 4, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Clearing Up Campaign Contributions

"...would be the only candidate willing to sign the City's Campaign Contract, which voluntarily limits candidates to $120,000 in..."

Sept. 19, 2024 Postmarks

In Crowded District 7 Race, Candidates’ Similarities Outweigh Differences

Candidates talk environment, housing options, and public safety

"...Austin District 7 since it was created, will leave City Council after 10 years of service...."

Sept. 13, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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