Earth Day, Record Store Day, and More Recommended Events

Go green in a number of ways this week

"...So head down to TLGS to check out what Eastside Pop Up and Redeemer Small Batch have concocted for..."

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Books, Sculpture, and Weed Lead Our Recommended Arts Events

It'd be a lot cooler if you went to one of these events this week

"...Saturday 20, Eastside Cinema..."

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Spider Sculptures, Gore Feasts, and More Arts Events

Feed your art habit with these recommended events for the week

"...Friday 22, Eastside Cinema..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Scruff’s Barbershop Grows Out Its Roots in New South Austin Digs

The gay-owned barbershop offers inclusive, gender-affirming haircuts

"...owner Timothy Durant said after five years on the Eastside, he felt ready to expand farther into Austin and..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by Madeline Duncan

Review: Murray’s Tavern

A great hangout, maybe not a great restaurant

"...Tavern is barman Travis Tober’s (the mastermind behind beloved Eastside bar Nickel City, among other joints) love letter to..."

March 22, 2024 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

TENGGER, Bar Italia, LAIR, and More Reviews From Wednesday of SXSW

Hump day’s most memorable music fest moments

"...From the peaceful pews of Central Presbyterian to the Eastside’s Revival Coffee to West Campus staple Hole in the..."

March 14, 2024 Music Post by Dan Gentile

Qmmunity: The Thrift Store We Adore

Top Drawer Thrift gets their second wind in new North Loop location opening Friday

"...support compiled through various fundraisers by other local businesses, Eastside Pop Up-partnered markets, and a “Tiny Top Drawer” assembled..."

March 15, 2024 Column by James Scott

The Austin Chronic: Notorious Lawyer Adam Reposa Gets Raided For Running an Illegal Dispensary

“I want to go to prison,” he claims, but no charges have been filed

"...a phone number (737/Gas-Buds), and a house on the Eastside with a pink ice cream truck that acted as..."

March 15, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

The Rodeo, a Pet Pfest, Country Dance, and More Community Events

Hit the town with these non-SXSW events

"...among the tony shops and cultural flair of this Eastside marketplace.   – Wayne Alan Brenner Pflugerville Pet Pfest..."

March 8, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Off Beat: The Four Horsemen of the SXSW Music-pocalypse

Trying on four local personifications of fest success

"...certainly transfix a future Levitation audience. Also on the Eastside, Marshall sets up at Parish, March 13-15, for a..."

March 8, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

Parks, Gardens, Pisces, and More Arts Events for the Week

Get out and get arty, away from the SXSW crowds

"...otherworldly artifacts that tower over and dwell within the Eastside’s Dimension Sculpture Park, with the freaky film’s full-color narrative..."

March 8, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Hardcore for a Cause, Gary Clark Jr., and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the coming week

"...DIY-style warehouse party celebrating electronic music’s creative underground. The Eastside event, hosted by (iN)Sect chairman Butcher Bear and KUTX’s..."

March 8, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

The 5 Iconic Austin Beers You Cannot Miss at SXSW

You’re here; you might as well drink like a local

"...Eastside darling Zilker Brewing is an official SXSW venue this..."

March 8, 2024 Food Feature by Eric Puga

Opera Fights, Puppet Plays, and More Arty Events

Get an arts fix this week

"...Thursday 29, Eastside Cinema..."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Election Day, STEM Day, Amplify Austin Day, and More Days to Remember This Week

Our guide to community events for the week

"...and that history to be sewn together, at the Eastside’s Willie Mae Kirk Library, as fiber artist Juliann Krute..."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

Get out the vote and more this week

"...When the Eastside’s beloved Asian dessert shop throws a combo Lunar New..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Bloody Brides, Creepy Cats, and More Arts Events for the Week

Valentine's (and anti-Valentine) fun, soundtracking a rock, etc.

"...how to make your own multipaneled masterpieces at this Eastside outpost of your friendly neighborhood Austin Public Library. Local..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Dog Toys and Puppy Sports Lead Our Recommended Community Events

Bucking broncos, drag vampires, and more highlights

"...how to make your own multipaneled masterpieces at this Eastside outpost of your friendly neighborhood Austin Public Library. Local..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Katherine McNevins

Valentine’s Day Dining: Five Restaurants Where Food Meets Romance

Don’t give away your heart on an empty stomach, baby

"...Bristol-Joseph’s popular (and critically acclaimed) Caribbean restaurant on the Eastside? The kitchen team’s still fine-tuning it with their plethora..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Stories, Operas, and Meet-Cutes: The Week in Arts

Brett Goldstein brings the laughs, Zach Theatre conjures a comet, and more arty events

"...Saturday 3, Blue Starlite Eastside..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by Katherine McNevins

Terry Allen, ericdoa, and More Crucial Concerts

Essential Austin gigs in the coming week

"...Crack a couple laughs in between sets from Eastside standouts Blakchyl and Kydd Jones. You can also catch..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

How Austin’s Mayoral Race Is Shaping Up So Far

Mayor Kirk Watson continues to bide his time

"...fights to preserve older, already affordable housing in Austin’s Eastside neighborhoods. Llanes Pulido says it is this work that..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Wait, We're Still Here!

"...some jazz place I’ve never heard of on the Eastside?" Sad to say, no longer possible. I’d hoped that..."

Jan. 29, 2024 Postmarks

Qmmunity: Brrr, It’s Cold in Here

Shake off the icicles and step out on the gay Austin streets with these queer events

"...great tunes and vendors sling sweet wares thanks to Eastside Pop Up. Sundays, 1pm. Hotel Vegas, 1502 E. Sixth...."

Jan. 19, 2024 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: The RuPaul Express

Join the Ru-volution in Austin at one of our local Drag Race watch parties

"...great tunes and vendors sling sweet wares thanks to Eastside Pop Up. Sundays, 1pm. Hotel Vegas, 1502 E. Sixth...."

Jan. 12, 2024 Column by James Scott

Ruth Ellsworth Carter, Austin Songwriter Who Wrote Hits for Stevie Ray Vaughan, Has Died

The "soup chef" co-composed with her husband Bill Carter

"...artist. She spent years as the “soup chef” at EastSide Cafe and contributed recipes to the restaurant’s cookbook series...."

Jan. 5, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Free Week’s Big Weekend and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Plus back-to-back gigs from Cactus Lee, Runner and Bobby

"...Sahara Lounge's lively Africa Night Saturday residency on the Eastside, will be joined by drummer Gidi Agbeko...."

Jan. 5, 2024 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Review: Cha’keeta B, Where the Wildflowers Grow

EP balances softness and hunger regarding the divine feminine

"...beats over her debut's electronic and trap inclinations. The Eastside native's penchant for community continues, however, in features from..."

Jan. 5, 2024 Music Feature by Laiken Neumann

Qmmunity: Babe to Babe Communication

Founder Kelsea, aka DJ Hip Stir, talks about the origins and future of femme and nonbinary DJ community BABE ATX

"...great tunes and vendors sling sweet wares thanks to Eastside Pop Up. Sundays, 1pm. Hotel Vegas, 1502 E. Sixth...."

Jan. 5, 2024 Column by James Scott

The DPS Partnership Cost Taxpayers at Least $80,000

And targeted Black and brown Austinites disproportionately

"...among mostly Black and Latino Austinites living on the Eastside. Despite being named the Austin Violent Crime Task Force,..."

Dec. 29, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

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