Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, April 19-25

"...have a backup plan. If you feel called to explore altered states of consciousness, consider doing meditation, dancing, or..."

April 19, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

In the Worst Moments of Austinites’ Lives, APD Victim Services Shows Up

Inside one of APD’s most-celebrated divisions

"...by the parents’ sides for the next six hours – praying with the child’s mother as doctors attempted lifesaving..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Squirrel Fest, a Bidi Bidi Birthday, and More Community Events

Plan your week with some of our recommended happenings around town

"...Austin metro area has about a 3.7 employment rate – up from a solid 3 right around the holidays...."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Movies, Comedians, Theatre, and More Arts Options for the Week

Get out and get art

"...Sasquatch Sunset With Nathan Zellner Q&A..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, April 5-11

"...than you. You will have a special knack for finding compassionate solutions to address even the knottiest dilemmas...."

April 5, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

Review: “I Want to Believe” at Martha’s

Sci-fi-themed exhibit showcases early career artists

"...instead is the theme that artists were instructed to explore. This came down to one nebulous keyword: “sci-fi.” Intentionally..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by Meher Qazilbash

How The First Omen Broke the Curse of Legacy Sequels

Arkasha Stevenson and Tim Smith on creating a horror they believe in

"...As Margaret explores Rome, simmering counterculture discontent about the state of the..."

April 3, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, March 29 - April 4

"...and can’t be gratified by eating food. As you explore your voracious longings, you will hopefully discover a half-hidden..."

March 29, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

Movies, Comedy, Books, and More Recommended Arts Events

Find an art that fits your tastes

"...with multicultural backgrounds as living vases for local flora.   – Richard Whittaker Urban Cultural Fest..."

March 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Ways to Watch the Total Solar Eclipse in Austin Based on Your Sun Sign

Beer, BBQ, raves, rooftop parties, and calming yoga, to name a few

"...extra time in totality (relative to Austin), and you’ll find planetary astronomers holding court, telescopes scanning the heavens, and..."

March 26, 2024 Events Post by Christina Garcia

Opinion: In Praise of Bed Rotting

A busy college student makes the case for why spending a day in bed is good for your mental health

"...but amidst the chaos and buzz of campus life, finding moments of solitude is essential...."

March 22, 2024 Column by Arshia Thota

Can Museums Solve America’s Education Inequality Problem?

SXSW panelists discuss the power of public spaces

"...come into the space, they can be curious to explore things in all these openings.”..."

March 14, 2024 SXSW Post by Lina Fisher

Day Trips: Lost Maples State Natural Area

This heavily wooded canyon is a remote treasure

"...The campground is popular with motorcyclists who come to explore the twisting and scenic roads around Leakey, 19 miles..."

March 15, 2024 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Queer Comedy, a Goth Market, and More Community Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar's approval

"...Women & People Who Love Women’s Night..."

March 15, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

SXSW Film Review: The Queen of My Dreams

Moving family dramedy jumps between Pakistan and Canada

"...1989 Nova Scotia as preteen Azra is starting to explore her sexuality. The film is, plainly, not as fun..."

March 9, 2024 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Ties That Bind in Things Will Be Different

Michael Felker’s temporal noir is all about friends and family

"...enough in movies. Moreover, he says, “I wanted to explore how you can’t get rid of that family no..."

March 8, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Panels Explore What’s Next for Sustainable Food

How to transition from “eco-depressed” to “making regenerative living sexy”

"...• Less than 3% of the U.S. population farms in..."

March 8, 2024 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

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

Get out and get arty, away from the SXSW crowds

"...the colorful and provocative work of four women artists – Aubree Dale, Aria Brownell, Wendy Rhode, and Barbara Miñarro..."

March 8, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

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

Hit the town with these non-SXSW events

"...for comic fans of color returns for three days. Explore topics like reinterpreting historical media, current Black comics as..."

March 8, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

South by Psychedelics

Psychoactive substance research gets a spotlight at this year’s festival

"...be sure, some of the information will be predictive – this is what could happen, eventually – but much..."

March 8, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, March 8-14

"...extensive research and then initiate changes that implement your findings...."

March 8, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

Tanisa Jeffers Wins Big in JP5 Contest

She will lead county’s main evictions court

"...JP5 is one of Travis County’s busiest courts – Olivo has called it “the people’s court.” It handles..."

March 8, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Experts on What to Do if You Come Face-to-Face With an Alien

Put up your dukes or extend a hand?

"...Ada Limón, the 24th poet laureate of the United States, will..."

March 8, 2024 Arts Feature by Madeline Duncan

Free Stuff to Do at SXSW 2024

Party at the post-apocalypse, smell good doing it

"...Friday 8, noon-6pm, Saturday 9, 10am-6pm, Hotel San JosÉ..."

March 8, 2024 Arts Feature by Kimberley Jones

The Liminal Lone Star State: Iliana Sosa’s El Paso in God Save Texas

HBO docuseries screens at AFS Cinema this weekend

"...The Price of Oil, sees Houston native Alex Stapleton explore how the petrochemical business has affected every aspect of..."

March 1, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, March 1-7

"...negotiate truces, and shed long-simmering resentments. Other recommended activities: Find ways to joke about embarrassing memories, break a bad..."

March 1, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

Six Great Breweries Off the Beaten Path

In tumultuous times for Austin beer, these undersung gems are worth seeking out

"...a prestige gap between those mammoth breweries, those ones-of-one – and those that also make great beer, but don’t..."

March 1, 2024 Food Feature by Eric Puga

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

Our guide to community events for the week

"...Hay Bésame Mucho Fest en la Casa..."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Selena Gomez, Conan O’Brien, Sydney Sweeney Top SXSW’s Sixth Featured Speakers Announcement

Danny Brown, Nick Kroll, and Kirsten Dunst also announced

"...his upcoming Max series Conan O'Brien Must Go, which finds the comedian traveling across the globe to meet fans..."

Feb. 27, 2024 SXSW Post by Carys Anderson

Cassette Roulette, Some Bitchcraft, and More Arts Events

Get arty this week with our recommended happenings

"...with each room embodying a specific point in time – “often through satire, occasionally with gravity, sometimes interrogating, but..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

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