Austin Yards Where Weird Finds a Home

Seven front lawns that push beyond garden gnomes

"...Come, walk out into the yard with me. Sure, your..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by Caroline Drew

Explosions in the Sky, Kim Gordon, Dinosaur Jr., and More Reviews From Austin Psych Fest 2025

Alternative nation packs the Far Out Lounge

"...and Austin Psych Fest photo galleries – online. See what our writers had to about the Austin Blues Festival...."

May 2, 2025 Music Feature by The Music Team

White Weddings, Rock & Roll, and More Crucial Concerts

Dungeon crawling, avant sax, and other amplified options for the week

"...across the land gather for four nights of merriment. What makes this music medieval, you ask? Take a look..."

May 2, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

The Austin Chronic: Proposed Bill Would Mark “A Step in the Right Direction” for Medical Marijuana in Texas

On the table: easing of operational pains for dispensaries and allowing for THC inhalers, but critics still see much room for improvement

"...Bill 46, Chairman Ken King considered how medical marijuana may be beneficial for people at the end of their..."

May 2, 2025 Column by Kevin Curtin

Local Jane Austen Scholar’s Latest Work? A Graphic Novel

Janine Barchas' The Novel Life of Jane Austen is out April 29

"...(Wuthering Heights) included. To Barchas’ delight, Greenberg agreed to come on board as illustrator for the Austen project...."

April 28, 2025 Arts Post by Tom Buckley

Austin FC Shut Out in Copa Tejas Opener

Shorthanded squad falls to Houston Dynamo, 2-0

"...to say to him other than, please, keep doing what you’re doing offensively and defensively for the team.”..."

April 27, 2025 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

God, Texas, and Film Incentives

The devil's in the details for Texas' multibillion dollar plan

"...make its passage into law much more complex have become apparent as elected officials start to raise concerns about..."

April 24, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Getting Weird on the Back Nine With Austin Comedy The Salamander King

Director Austin Nichols takes his ATX golf comedy to Dallas

"...endangered amphibians from which it takes its name, Austin-made comedy The Salamander King is linked to one habitat. “It’s..."

April 24, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, April 25 - May 1

"...TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You can’t see or hold the wind, though..."

April 25, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

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

"...Nagavalli Medicharla, chair of the Music Commission and also mayoral representative on the Arts Commission, explained, “If all the..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Art Prom, Pup Crawl, Eeyore’s Birthday, and More Recommended Events

A smattering of ways to fill your weekend

"...himself – all get shaken when a new visitor comes into his labyrinthine world. Good for those who enjoy..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Psych, Blues, and Conjunto Festivals Headline Our Crucial Concerts

This week's recommended live offerings

"...that best serve each project .... The setting itself becomes part of the story.” Such is the case with..."

April 25, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, April 18-24

"...TAURUS (April 20-May 20): From 1501 to 1504, the artist Michelangelo worked..."

April 18, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

Family and Staff Dismayed at Dobie Middle School’s Likely Closure

Austin ISD could face state takeover if school remains open

"...The heartbreak and confusion came flooding out Monday night..."

April 18, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin Art Narrowly Avoids the Wrecking Ball

New city office works to save artwork facing demolition

"...they would be destroyed with the Convention Center in May. Now it looks like the pieces will all be..."

April 18, 2025 News Feature by Maryam Ahmed

Queer-Owned Bar Austin Eagle Temporarily Closes After Construction Accident

Owner says moving out might be required after wall knocked in

"...said, ‘The bar is on fire. You need to come here,’” Surratt said. “And Randy’s like, ‘What?’ So he..."

April 10, 2025 News Post by Lucciana Choueiry

Trek Through 29 Independent Bookstores on the Austin Texas Book Trail

Second annual crawl connects Austin’s literary community

"...punk, queer, DIY way. Which is a lot of what I love about bookstores and the literary community here.”..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by Caroline Drew

Squirrels, Girls, and Other Pearls in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Acro-Cats, Earth Day, and all manner of arts and culture happenings

"...the circus is always looking at the past? Well, maybe that’s a little true with Ventanas, a new revival..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, April 11-17

"...TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Ceramicist Jun Hamada says that trying to force..."

April 11, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

Weekday Events to Make It a Craft Night, Movie Night, Trivia Night, and More

There's also some events during the day

"...What’s one to do with a toddler in spring? Why,..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Here Comes the Deficit: The city’s budget analysts delivered the bad..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature

Geoffrey Rush Takes on The Rule of Jenny Pen

New Zealand drama about retirees explores quiet complicity

"...of the film and their clash to both the tragicomedy of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest and the..."

April 8, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

All of Texas' best fests, fairs, fandangos, and fiestas

"...park staff noticed the annual event. Around 100 faithful come to witness the sight every year. April 16, Altar..."

April 3, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Anime, Activism, and Aerodynamics in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Arts and culture abound!

"...that made this story so memorable, as he asks what happens when we all become ghosts in the machine...."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Restaurant Review: Teddy’s in Rosedale

Texan-themed spot near UT seems designed for picky-parent visits

"...What is “Texan food”? This tricky question inspires a wide..."

April 4, 2025 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

What’s New With This Year’s Best of Austin Poll

When to vote, how to campaign, and more questions answered

"...the new faces in the crowd, here’s an explainer. What It Is..."

March 28, 2025 Features Feature by Kimberley Jones

Our Recommended Events Include Broods, Books, and Barking Buddies

The weekdays are filled with events worth leaving the house

"...Austin Municipal Court? For a few hours on a first-come, first-served basis, you can check the status of that..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Self Portraits, Carnivals, and Cannibalism in Our Recommended Events

The weekend in arts and culture

"...Memory is elusive. What we recall, what falls out of our heads, what..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Texas House Bill Would Take Kids’ Phones Away During School Hours

Poll shows parents concerned about safety amid shootings

"...districts have implemented cellphone bans. The change could soon become law statewide...."

March 28, 2025 News Feature by Mattea Gallaway

The City of Austin Is Still Tweaking the Live Music Fund

Music Commission plans 2025 grant program, meets new ACME director

"...an application question about how much of a musician’s income comes from their music. “It is a given that..."

March 28, 2025 Music Feature by Angelina Liu

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