Affordable Art, Cine Las Americas, Adult Books, and More Weekend Events

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"...Couldn’t fuel your private jet for Art Basel this year? Can’t afford even a painting of a..."

May 16, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...by FY 2030. Property tax caps imposed by the Texas Legislature are mostly to blame, city officials said, but..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature

Bow to the Grandmaster, Austin’s Best New Act Winner

11-piece group talks supergroups, self-mythology, and their “more than a band” family unit

"...“When you start a Grandmaster record, it’s supposed to feel like a festival, like..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Music Feature by Catalina Perez

Austin Gets Compared to a Lot of Cities. But Is Life Better There?

Shopping for home

"...There are plenty of reasons to love Austin and the enormous, unique state it’s..."

Feb. 21, 2025 News Feature by Abe Asher

Captain America: Brave New World

A rampaging demagogue in the Oval Office? Who would've dreamed?

"...Ford, Giancarlo Esposito, Tim Blake Nelson, Danny Ramirez, Shira Haas, Carl Lumbly and Liv Tyler...."

Feb. 14, 2025 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Inside the Multi-Partner, “Second Chance” Takeover of 29th Street Ballroom

Tweedy’s and Resound Presents teams lead venue’s management

"...An Avengers-like team of Austin venue managers has taken over 2906 Fruth, formerly known as the Ballroom...."

Jan. 3, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Crucial Concerts for the Week Ahead

The Point, Wild Heaven, Chris Acker, and more

"...Under new management – the teams behind Resound Presents, Tweedy’s, Hotel Vegas, the..."

Jan. 3, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Uncle Lucius, Norman BA$E, and More Holiday-Adjacent Live Shows

Crucial concerts for the week to keep you out and about

"...Thursday 19, Hotel Vegas & Volstead Lounge..."

Dec. 20, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...would be a quality-of-life boost for Texans and Amtrak has recently made progress on a project that would connect..."

Dec. 13, 2024 News Feature

The 10 Biggest Austin News Stories of 2024

A year of upheaval and settling dust

"...In many ways, 2024 was a year of upheaval and realignment for city government..."

Dec. 13, 2024 News Feature by the News Team

The Right-Wingification of UT

Texas targets liberal enemies within one of the top U.S. schools

"...before an audience of 50 at the University of Texas in a dark suit, with a trimmed beard, appearing..."

Nov. 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Austin Chronic: A Chat With the State Rep Candidate Who Ripped a Bong in Her Campaign Ad

Texas Hill Country candidate Sally Duval wants you to vote for freedom and logic

"...camera, pointing out the lack of logic in how Texas has regulated cannabis. What she’s saying makes a lot..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

Chappell Roan Says ACL Performance Is Her Last of the Year, and More Surprises From Weekend Two

The heat lingered at sets from Vince Staples, Dua Lipa, Jeezy, and more

"...oldest institution of higher learning represented in appropriately soulful fashion to kick off the first day of ACL Fest’s..."

Oct. 14, 2024 Music Post by Doug Freeman

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!

"...Glass Half Full Theatre presents Yamel Cucuy..."

Oct. 11, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

Catch up on Lone Star State news and plan some fall fun

"...Tree time. The southeast corner of Texas illustrates the old saying that you..."

Oct. 4, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Rally Austin Lends Empire Control Room Team $2.2 Million to Buy Garage, Expand

Iconic Venue Fund consolidates two-part club’s ownership

"...expand the property. The deal also guarantees that the East Seventh Street club will remain a live music venue..."

Oct. 4, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Restaurant Review: Just Tasty Dumplings at Dumpling World

No frills or thrills at this casual Triangle spot

"...for Dumpling World, the second location of the Sugar Land-based casual dumpling spot, which opened in the Triangle in..."

Oct. 4, 2024 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Andy Langer and Carrie Rodriguez Are Now UT Employees

University Live Music Initiative snags industry heavyweights

"...UT-Austin has nabbed some impressive new foot soldiers for its ongoing..."

Sept. 27, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Jubilant Dance, MedFest, and More Weekend Recommendations

Find the right fit for your going-out vibe

"...Austin by way of Bangladesh, this show at the garage-based gallery centers on the German word “zugzwang.” Translation: an..."

Sept. 27, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

Historic hotels, hummingbirds, and highways

"...of the Gage Hotel in Marathon have agreed to purchase and rehabilitate the historic Luther Hotel in Palacios. J.P...."

Sept. 6, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

The Newbie’s Guide to Green Spaces in Austin

Discover these iconic parks and outdoor spaces

"...love spending time outdoors, you’re in the right spot. Boasting more than 500 parks, this city has plenty of..."

Aug. 30, 2024 Chronolog Post by Jasmine Iman Wright

1992

The L.A. riots are the backdrop for this forgettable heist picture

"...Directed by: Ariel Vromen. Starring: Tyrese Gibson, Scott Eastwood, Ray Liotta, Michael Beasley, Christopher Ammanuel, Dylan Arnold, Ori..."

Aug. 30, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Festival Announces First Wave of Titles for 2024

Releases from Samuel L. Jackson, Talk to Me producer

"...AFF (running Oct. 24-31) has already announced big names for the Writers Conference programming,..."

Aug. 22, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips: Holy Smoke BBQ, Huntsville

The legendary eatery is still smokin'

"...Talk of the demise of the classic Huntsville barbecue shack founded in 1971 was a bit..."

Aug. 16, 2024 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Culture, Arts, and More Recommended Weekend Events

Don't let the heat get you down

"...to a most delightful time thanks to the Queertowne podcast. Austin’s favorite – okay, maybe my favorite – queer..."

Aug. 16, 2024 Arts 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

"...No matter how large Austin grows, it has always been a college town at heart. Multiple universities..."

Aug. 5, 2024 Chronolog Post by Aaron Sullivan

Thieves Target Austin Film Studios and Rental Firms

Local companies beefing up security as high-end gear stolen

"...film and TV production companies and equipment rental houses, as thieves have been targeting these businesses to steal tens..."

July 5, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Silverada’s Solid Country Gold

Mike & the Moonpies rebrands and reloads

"...at the Sagebrush is more reunion than debut, though, as the packed local crowd waits to see exactly what..."

June 28, 2024 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Parker Woodland, Good Looks, and More Crucial Concerts

Album releases, artist departures, and more recommended shows

"...Good Looks Album Release and In-Store Signing..."

June 7, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

The Week in Recommended Live Music

Narrow Head, Pussy Gillette, the Nude Party, and even some innuendo-less acts to see

"...ruminations, Chicago’s Nico Play blows into town once again – toting his on-point indie acoustic catalog, very friendly for..."

May 3, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

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