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

A smattering of ways to fill your weekend

"...traces of freedom? Hey, what’s that sound, is that democracy dying to thunderous applause? Let Lucas’ epic tale of..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Taking Yourself on a Date

Make sure to make time for the coolest queer you know, aka you.

"...incredible Nori Reed and Hayden Johnson host a Moontower Fest showcase that promises “an iconic night of stand-up &..."

April 18, 2025 Column by James Scott

Trans Rights, Comedy Nights, and More Recommended Weekend Events

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...newly restored edition of the pretty terror’s first cinematic manifestation, but rest assured she’s got a nine-film franchise. Anyone..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Arts, Comedy, Theatre, Movies, and More Recommended Weekend Events

Jackie and Foxy Brown?! Yes please!

"...presentation on the “voucher scam” from the Mothers for Democracy Institute, hosted by the Travis County Democratic Party.  ..."

June 7, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Croy and the Boys, Warpaint, a Metal Fest, and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the week

"...Taco Mafia at Thursday’s Giddy Up, comfort food from fest founder Aaron Franklin and others at Friday’s Supper Club,..."

May 24, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Lunar New Year Parties, OUTsider Fest, and More Recommended Community Events

Get out the vote and more this week

"...OUTsider Fest..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Other Worlds Film Fest Returns For Ninth and Final Festival

Sci-fi festival releases first wave of films

"...Austin’s Other Worlds Film Festival’s newly announced lineup of feature films will shine brighter..."

Oct. 13, 2022 Screens Post by Leila Saidane

We Have an Issue: What’s Next?

Adapting to Omicron and everything else life throws our way

"...Democracy Under Attack: On the anniversary of the Jan. 6..."

Jan. 14, 2022 Column by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Online: Recommended Programming

Must-catch panels, films, music showcases, and more at this year's all-virtual Fest

"...11:30am:  Postcards for Democracy: A Collective Art Demo — Featured Session Mark Mothersbaugh..."

March 12, 2021 Features Feature

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...There will be some familiar names in horror circles..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Friday ACL Face-Off: Guns N’ Roses vs. Tame Impala

Which headliner stands taller on the fest's first day?

"...Latest release: 2008's Chinese Democracy..."

Oct. 4, 2019 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Austin African American Book Festival Comes to Carver Museum

Authors and activists address the state of Black culture

"...The Austin African American Book Festival celebrates its 11th year and, like years past, addresses..."

June 21, 2017 Arts Post by Jennifer MacKenzie Murphy

The 2017 Indie Meme Film Fest

Bringing in the best of South Asian films

"...film audiences, and the schedule for their sophomore film festival serves up a veritable cinematic rainbow full of South..."

April 14, 2017 Screens Feature by Jessi Cape

Film Flam: Neon, Blue Starlite, and Kiss

Movie news, Tim League, and Gene Simmons (not dueting, sadly)

"...• Looking much further ahead, Austin Film Festival (Oct. 26-Nov. 2) is re-enforcing its reputation as a..."

Jan. 20, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Filmmaking Sin Fronteras

In its 18th annual edition, Cine Las Americas presents an eclectic mix

"...years since the first Cine Las Americas International Film Festival debuted in Austin and brought with it an astonishing..."

April 17, 2015 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Field Trip

Ben Wheatley's historical horror tackles the English Civil War

"...the English Civil War was no simple struggle for democracy against monarchy: King Charles was a tyrant, but the..."

Feb. 7, 2014 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Lands Glenn Greenwald

'Guardian' journalist broke the Snowden story to the world

"...would speak on Monday, March 10, 2014, with Personal Democracy Media co-founder Micah Sifry in a conversation about the..."

Dec. 12, 2013 SXSW Post by Monica Riese

For Those About to Rock: Um, Can I See Your ID?

Celebrating all-ages music venues

"...venues, recognizing the value of younger fans, give you democracy in rock!..."

Aug. 24, 2012 Features Feature by Anne Harris

Trying To Fix the World

Five-year review of APD Chief Art Acevedo

"...for parents and kids to come to an expolike festival with all sorts of public safety personnel; there are..."

May 25, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: One, Two, Many Occupations

A movement being born is many things

"...the UT football game concluded and Fun Fun Fun Fest was in full throttle at Auditorium Shores; it was..."

Nov. 11, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Off the Record

Across the Borderline: BettySoo travels abroad with Doug Cox, Monte Wardens discovers Kevin Ahart, and Ancient VVisdom collaborates with Charles Manson

"...by the Waller Creek Tunnel Project, Fun Fun Fun Fest is trying to add a third day to its..."

June 17, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

'An Independent Person'

A Conversation With Randi Shade

"...RS: Well, the way democracy works is you've got to get 50 percent to..."

June 3, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

Sundance Announces Competition Slate

Austinite Jeff Nichols will compete in Park City

"...a call from Sundance. This morning, the venerated indie fest announced the 32 features selected for U.S. Narrative and..."

Dec. 1, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Off the Record

A Thanksgiving feast with Speak, A Welch Family Affair, and Ornette Coleman

"...(bowed and pizzicato acoustic), the group leader demonstrated his democracy of jazz theory, termed "harmolodic" (see "Equality," Nov. 12,..."

Nov. 26, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, July 29-Aug. 5

"...LIGHTS. CAMERA. HELP. This three-day film fest aims to spread the word about nonprofits and other..."

July 30, 2010 News Feature

City Hall Hustle: Eastside Discordance

The El Concilio players strut the stage

"...y Seis de Septiembre celebration, and the upstart Pachanga festival, mixing old-school performers with indie Latino artists...."

April 16, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

The Daily Hustle: 4/8/10 (Updated)

Brutal morning, brutal afternoon at council

"...Neighbor “Cultural Arts” Program to sponsor the Pachanga Music Festival and Fiestas Patrias events at Fiesta Gardens. Again, comment..."

April 8, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Off the Record

Putting on the gloves for round three of Fun Fun Fun Fest, Dangerous Toys go platinum, and Okkervil River stands for a fire demon

"...Transmission Entertainment thinks of his brainchild Fun Fun Fun Fest as an "anti-fest," balancing out the local musical landscape...."

Nov. 7, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

Arrest Fest at the RNC

Throw a rock up in St. Paul, and you'll apparently find someone being arrested – actually, don't throw any rocks in St. Paul

"...someone told me is an M-16." Award-winning journalist and Democracy Now! host Amy Goodman was arrested on Monday, Sept...."

Sept. 5, 2008 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

"...Sunday afternoon, RG4N will hold an event dubbed Feisty Fest (after their recent "Best of Austin" award for Feistiest..."

Nov. 9, 2007 News Feature

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