Some Slutty Fun, Laughs for Lunch, and More Weekday Events

Our recommendations for the week ahead

"...journey using digital art. Now more than ever, it’s time to immerse yourself in Ali’s lullaby.   – Eden..."

Sept. 27, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Fantastic Fest Review: AJ Goes to the Dog Park

Silly story of a man becoming mayor has handcrafted charm

"...There’s something deeply satisfying about seeing an artist go back to a..."

Sept. 23, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest Review: Memoir of a Snail

Australian stop-motion drama will draw you out of your shell

"...and puppets here, he could have spent all that time just working on this project and it would still..."

Sept. 21, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

“Here Comes the Pain”: Slipknot Invokes Catharsis En Masse

Iowa nü metal legends celebrate 25 years in ATX

"...wasn’t present. I was 12 years old at the time, and my parents were not that cool (sorry, Mom..."

Sept. 21, 2024 Music Post by David Brendan Hall

Fantastic Fest Review: Don’t Mess With Grandma

Wacky Canadian action comedy is sweet-natured slapstick

"...grouchy immortal who fills his days playing bingo. This time, it’s Michael Jai White, who has spent too much..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, September 20-26

"...they might also take the form of vast and deep explorations of your inner terrain. Or maybe you will..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

Charley Crockett Honors His Country Roots in Front of Electrified Crowd

The $10 Cowboy turns jukebox for enthralled Austin audience

"...In his signature deep-toned twang, he sang: I’m a ten dollar cowboy/ I..."

Sept. 13, 2024 Music Post by David Brendan Hall

In Politics to Win, Again and Again

Introducing the passionate people who get our local politicians elected

"...Roy Spence. At that point, there weren’t really any full-time campaign managers in Central Texas, Young told us. If..."

Sept. 13, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

ArmadilloCon, Art, a Hot Sauce Hootenanny, and More Recommended Events

Get out and get spicy this weekend

"...Autumn is the time for settling into a comforting nostalgia, a pleasant low-grade..."

Sept. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

In Austin’s Most Conservative District, Will the City’s Sole Republican Council Member Keep Her Seat?

Dem challenger hopeful Kamala Harris momentum will turn tide

"...lone exception is D6’s Mackenzie Kelly, a Republican with deep ties to the local and state GOP. She defeated..."

Sept. 6, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Psychology of Why We’re Drawn to Spicy Food and Other Dalliances With Pain

The spice must flow

"...a bit of a bonding experience. 'Hey, remember that time that it was 170 degrees and we went out..."

Sept. 6, 2024 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Hot Sauce Fest, Bat Fest, and More Crucial Concerts

Mitski, Childish Gambino, Lucinda Williams, and others worth hearing

"...sway crowds, the party moves fast, so be on time.   – Christina Garcia Charley Crockett..."

Sept. 6, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Qmmunity: What’s in a Name

On choosing a name and choice in general

"...although when I considered it at 16, I was deep in girl-world and thought it’d have to go to..."

Sept. 6, 2024 Column by James Scott

Line Dancin', Terminatin', and Writin' in This Week's Recommended Events

Lots to do, and it's not even the weekend

"...deficiency” and even the “gay plague,” AIDS caused a deep and lasting impact on the gay community that echoes..."

Sept. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Parker Woodland Channels Sinéad O’Connor in Music Video for “Stranger”

Pop-punk trio goes simple to illustrate complex emotions

"...days before debut album There’s No Such Thing As Time drops, Parker Woodland sneaks in a second single to..."

Sept. 4, 2024 Music Post by Cy White

Humane Properly: Nonprofit Uses Comedy to Celebrate Milestone Anniversary

Laughter has the power to heal, is Dawa for the soul

"...the person comes in and we have a good time and that's it. Our goal is to raise $100,000..."

Sept. 4, 2024 Arts Post by Cy White

Slingshot

Psychological thriller about astronauts trying to keep a grip on a trip to Saturn’s moon

"...hibernation pods leads to violence, but at the same time it forces John to reconsider and relitigate his relationship..."

Aug. 30, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, August 30 - September 5

"...the ground. I suspect that when you are reborn sometime soon, Virgo, a milder and more genial jolt will..."

Aug. 30, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

Hey, Look! It’s the Crucial Concerts for This Week.

Cooling temperatures mean no reasons not to go out and see some music

"...more), 5th Wheel Fairytale captivates just fine in the meantime.   – Carys Anderson Damian Garcia Trio..."

Aug. 30, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Horror Unearthed: The Return of Confessions of a Serial Killer

The lost Austin horror classic finally gets the respect it deserves

"...from underground horror experts Unearthed Films. Once Upon a Time in Texas..."

Aug. 23, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Austin Chronic: Your Dreams Die With Marijuana

Plus, Lockhart wants to loosen up and Olympians want to get high

"...The last time I had a wearable tech device strapped on me..."

Aug. 23, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

Provocative Pop, Emo Legends, and More Crucial Concerts

Know your shows

"...her distinct retro country sound, but cut with a deeper soul influence that can swing from tongue-in-cheek humor to..."

Aug. 23, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Fueled by Distrust in Government, Gen Z Still Wants to Fix America – or at Least Central Texas

Young organizers say local focus is the way forward

"...power to mobilize in such a short amount of time, it was just horror,” she said. But her disgust..."

Aug. 23, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Fantastic Fest Announces 2024 Lineup

Love of out-there cinema brings Terrifier 3, The Wild Robot

"...Indonesia. That includes a long list of fest first timers such as Jason Krawczyk, who return to Austin after..."

Aug. 15, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Shoegaze, Synthpop, Hip-Hop, and More Crucial Concerts

Whatever your genre, we got you

"...of chunks of his repertoire from over the years, deepening and strengthening the songs in all cases. It’s the..."

Aug. 16, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Donald Trump Relies on Eugenics Concepts, UT Prof Argues in New Book

Examining modern effects of the American eugenics movement

"...speechmaking, has spent the last couple years studying the deep-rooted American tradition of eugenics...."

Aug. 16, 2024 News Feature by Neha Kondaveeti

Austin Film Festival Adds First Panels for 2024

The Last of Us and The Simpsons make a date

"...with Shane Black The greatest cop drama of all time? Maybe. The most influential? Almost definitely. The creator of..."

Aug. 14, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

It Ends With Us

Mostly sensitive look at domestic abuse, based on Colleen Hoover's bestselling novel

"...Us, is currently #1 on the The New York Times bestseller list, despite being published nearly a decade ago...."

Aug. 9, 2024 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, August 9-15

"...this to your attention? Because now is an excellent time to synergize your pragmatic devotion to financial success with..."

Aug. 9, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

Taking Austin’s LGBTQ Temperature

Getting the hot and cold scoop from local LGBTQ community members on queer Austin

"...past. Because our youth are growing up in a time of increased visibility, they’re coming out earlier, but that..."

Aug. 9, 2024 Features Feature by James Scott

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