How Three Austin Songwriters Found Family in Next of Kin

On debut EP Homemaker, Lili Hickman, Madison Baker, and Caelin reach queer country transcendence

"...small strip mall eatery is packed for Saturday brunch, but the artist, known mononymously as Caelin, is absorbed in..."

May 9, 2025 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Art, Eggs, Kink, and Sleaze in This Weekend’s Art Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar consideration

"...a separate pop-up shop during Thursday’s opening reception, while author Nicole Josephine Kline presents an open mic poetry night..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Lunar Vacation, Nané Day, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Grab the earplugs and hit the clubs

"...connection. Last year’s fourth LP Every Time I Think About You kicks lightly with sharp melodies and a rambling..."

April 11, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

ACC’s Recently Launched Free Tuition Program Is Changing the Student Population

One early beneficiary says school has been life-changing

"...taking a year off to save up,” she says. But when she learned that ACC was offering free tuition..."

March 21, 2025 News Feature by Lucciana Choueiry

SXSW Film Review: Luv Ya, Bum!

How Houston Oilers coach Bum Phillips led with kindness

"...When I was a postgrad at UT Austin, I was hired as the TA for the..."

March 14, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Volunteering, Drag, Birthdays, and More Recommended Events

Let us help you plan your weekend

"...27 – they’ve been showcasing artist Moyo Okediji, a UT-Austin professor of art history. His time as an apprentice..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...South by Southwest will be kicking off its 2025 Film..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Trans Rights, Comedy Nights, and More Recommended Weekend Events

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...the artistic sphere and beyond. Layering text from Black Southern archives onto photos, her multimedia installation “Don’t Cry for..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: January Events Roundup

Texas welcomes 40th historic site, Balmorhea news, and more

"...House and Santa Fe Depot. Slaton is 17 miles south of Lubbock, and during the golden era of railroading..."

Dec. 28, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Art on Waller Creek, Drag on Congress, and More Recommended Events

Step outside and appreciate some art

"...own little hums and hahs into its atmosphere. Check out this mix of water, light, and sound on its..."

Nov. 8, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Cyndi Lauper, Pleasure P, Luxury Television, and More Crucial Concerts

Live music to drown out the week's news

"...better. The San Jose slowcore masters released two great, but relatively underground, albums during their initial Y2K-era run before..."

Nov. 8, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Record Store Day, Formula 1, Dyke March, and More Event Recommendations

Your weekend is spoken for

"...Who doesn’t love a good scare? How about a few dozen of them, each terrifying and unique?..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Opinion: Augmented Creativity – Why We Should Embrace AI in Content Creation

A video production professional makes the case for AI as a tool that complements, rather than replaces, human creativity

"...AI is not a replacement for creativity but a powerful tool that augments it. Innovations like DaVinci..."

Oct. 11, 2024 Column by Brian Kaleh

Turkey Day Drama, a Red Hot Patriot, and Scares for the Season in Our Recommended Events

I scream, you scream, we all scream for the weekend!

"...her current landscape of fear and uncertainty. Check it out one more time before it moves to Los Angeles..."

Oct. 11, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

A T-Rex, Trivia, and Twilight, in This Week’s Recommended Events

Take those long arms and find a weekday happening

"...Spanish cinema contains some of the most eerie, beautiful, and passionate offerings in film history, for the most..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Exclusive: Nightbitch, The Room Next Door to Screen at Austin Film Festival

Fest adds five world premieres in second round of titles

"...she may be turning into a dog. The movie debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival earlier this month,..."

Sept. 16, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips: Desert Door Distillery, Driftwood

Discover the world of sotol at this Driftwood distillery

"...Desert Door Distillery opens a portal to explore the world of sotol in their tasting room outside..."

Sept. 13, 2024 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Taking Austin’s LGBTQ Temperature

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

"...How to talk about an entire queer community within the limited space of..."

Aug. 9, 2024 Features Feature by James Scott

What to See and Do When You're Visiting the University of Texas Campus

Explore the Forty Acres deep in the heart of Austin

"...town at heart. Multiple universities dot the I-35 corridor, but at the center of it all is the University..."

Aug. 5, 2024 Chronolog Post by Aaron Sullivan

Pride Abounds, Cats Pop, and Nuns Get Weird in These Events

Our recommendations for an art and community filled weekend

"...Thursday 1, Fallout Theater..."

Aug. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

How a Shed in North Campus Is Growing Austin’s DIY Art Scene

Scrappy art gallery shedshows brings people together to celebrate Austin’s overlooked talent

"...of the DIY gallery space shedshows, waited for me outside while seated next to their shed. “This is our..."

May 17, 2024 Arts Feature by Meher Qazilbash

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

Get out and get art

"...Thursday 11 - Saturday 13, Alamo South Lamar..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

How The First Omen Broke the Curse of Legacy Sequels

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

"...the Son of Satan on the world. It’s the debut feature as a director for Stevenson, and also the..."

April 3, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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

"...ourselves. The pressure to keep up can feel overwhelming, but amidst the chaos and buzz of campus life, finding..."

March 22, 2024 Column by Arshia Thota

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

Hit the town with these non-SXSW events

"...Thursday 7 - Saturday 9, UT-Austin..."

March 8, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Free Stuff to Do at SXSW 2024

Party at the post-apocalypse, smell good doing it

"...Film / TV Tie-ins Wasteland of the Fallout..."

March 8, 2024 Arts Feature by Kimberley Jones

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

A Boner Bizarre, Improvised Love Stories, and More Arts Events

Get some culture and love this week

"...OUTsider Fest..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Recommended Austin Events

Highlights for your week in music, arts, community, and more

"...film fest evolved into a major cultural arts org. Explore photographs, posters, and other records at the exhibit on..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column

Young Claus

Charming tale of Santa before he was so jolly and round

"...on his sleigh pulled by a pack of reindeer. But how often do you think of Santa Claus as..."

Dec. 22, 2023 Arts Feature by Kat McNevins

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