Understanding the Science Behind the Total Solar Eclipse

Front-row seat to a celestial show

"...explains that she’s going to see “a hole in the sky with fire shooting out of it.”..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by Robyn Ross

Neko Case, the Urban Cultural Fest, and More Crucial Concerts

Live sounds for the week ahead

"...After Chelsea Cutler’s headline, keep the feelings-fueled melodies going with Austin act Madison Baker’s indoor..."

March 29, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Egg Hunts, Trans Visibility, and More Community Events

Meet your fellow Austinites as these goings-on

"...still plots a mini-ball on release day. Emceed by Mother Natalie Lepore, the competition features live performances by queens..."

March 29, 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

"...Queer Film Theory 101: Road Trips..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Relays, Rides, and Rasslin' Headline This Week's Community Events

Recommended happenings around town

"...The Boyz of Austin Present: NuMetal vs. Ska..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Teezo Touchdown, Arny Margret, and More Reviews From Tuesday of SXSW

Standout sets to kick off the big music week

"...Reuniting audiences on the second official day of SXSW Music certainly had plenty..."

March 13, 2024 Music Post by Derek Udensi

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...Syphilis was nearly eliminated in the U.S. about 20 years ago, but rose by 74%,..."

March 15, 2024 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

SXSW Interview: Subsonic Eye’s Natural Indie Rock Interplay

Singapore fivepiece brings mathy Sonic Youth influence to ATX debut

"...Nur Wahidah sought refuge in traces of nature within the urban landscape...."

March 15, 2024 Music Feature by Wayne Lim

Sentimental Family Band, Leti Garza, Dorian Electra, and More Crucial Concerts

Plan your week in music

"...Thursday 29, The White Horse..."

March 1, 2024 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Bassist Mikki Itzigsohn Premieres First Visual Art Show

Ode to “Songwriters” at Yard Dog Art Gallery

"...with musicians, but “Songwriters” signifies her first time painting them. On display through March at Yard Dog Art Gallery,..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Dev Patel Swings Into South by Southwest With Monkey Man World Premiere

Fest gets new docs on Stormy Daniels, Alex Jones, and Jon Bon Jovi

"...TV Festival schedule is packed with big releases like The Fall Guy and Road House, but now it's added..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Texas travel news and more

"...Head scratcher. Since the late 1990s, three Easter Island Heads have mysteriously watched..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Saoirse Ronan Battles Addiction in Unflinching Drama The Outrun

Nora Fingscheidt’s nonlinear film goes to hell and back

"...Nora Fingscheidt’s The Outrun, which had its world premiere at the Sundance..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Screens Post by Alejandra Martinez

SpaceX May Get Chunk of Boca Chica State Park From Texas Parks and Wildlife

Swapping 43 acres of public beach for 477 of wildlife refuge

"...Next Thursday, January 25, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission will consider swapping 43..."

Jan. 18, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, January 12-18

"...elegant and educational expansion – but also challenged by the possibility of excessive, messy expansion. Soulful magnificence could vie..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, January 5-11

"...disavow it, too, in 2024. In my astrological opinion, the coming months will be a favorable time to learn..."

Jan. 5, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

Vanessa Pla Unpacks 10 of Her Magical Music Videos

Inside the busy director’s creations for Tele Novella, Night Beats, and more

"...interests, and you can see why she moved here. The French cinephile-turned-Richard Linklater obsessive snagged an internship at the..."

Dec. 29, 2023 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, December 24 - January 4

"...(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Capricorn-born LeBron James is one of the greatest players in basketball history. Even more interesting from..."

Dec. 29, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

Migration

Minions studio wreaks havoc and fun with a family of ducks

"...Be they waggling with mischief or furrowing warily, Kumail Nanjiani’s eyebrows..."

Dec. 22, 2023 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

A Very Merry List of Junk to Gift to News Junkies

For loved ones in the good fight and those you’ve yet to indoctrinate

"...We in the News section are accustomed to being bearers of bad..."

Dec. 8, 2023 News Feature by the News Team

Texas State Professors’ New Book Recontextualizes Paul McCartney’s “Blackbird”

To explore “how Black musicians sang the Beatles into being”

"...2014, when Katie Kapurch was first ensconcing herself in the Beatles academic community, she went to a conference at..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Music Feature by Oscar Rodriguez

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

Nature news, scenic drive routes, and events all over Texas

"...December means the Christmas lights are calling and it’s time for a..."

Dec. 1, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Austin Filmmaker Brings Her Rap Drama Back Home

Katherine Propper finds family in Lost Soulz at Sound Unseen Film + Music Festival

"...Katherine Propper understands what it is to be young today...."

Dec. 1, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Santa Claus Is Comin’ to A-Town: Small Business Saturday

Make sure you shop local this season

"...is upon us, but this is your reminder that there’s another way to give this holiday season and it..."

Nov. 24, 2023 Chronolog Post by Hannah Rossi

Fire Up Your Smoker for an Austin Twist on Thanksgiving

Smoke ’em if you got ’em

"...Picture this: Instead of hovering over the stovetop, shooing siblings and cousins out of your increasingly..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

Gary Clark Jr.’s Free Longhorn City Limits Show and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Recommended shows for Halloween night, from Genesis Owusu to Full of Hell

"...Looking for the best shows happening in Austin this week? Check..."

Oct. 27, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Sound Unseen Brings Fugazi, Cyndi Lauper Docs to Austin

Minneapolis-based film fest spotlights local links for Austin leg

"...Cyndi Lauper, Fugazi, the Carpenters, and Bikini Kill sounds like the most impossible..."

Oct. 19, 2023 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin's Hip-Hop Pioneers, in Their Own Words

The Austin History Center-archived rappers and industry innovators share stories

"...broadcast this year, Blake works as an archivist at the Austin History Center. His curiosity aligned with the center's..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Roxane Gay, Tim O’Brien Join Texas Book Festival Lineup

Full author roster revealed for November fest

"...The Texas State Capitol is currently playing host to an..."

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

Five Live and Legendary Austin Performances This Month

Local stages shake with terror, delight, and motion this September

"...They're here and they're now, on stages and in your..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

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