Lucy Dacus, a Gary Floyd Retrospective, an EXTC, and More Crucial Concerts

Sounds all over town and all over the musical spectrum

"...ideal venue for this show, which is headlined by one of the truly great blues rock acts of our..."

May 9, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...also approved a funding bill to increase districts’ base money per student (the basic allotment). Wednesday, Donald Trump was..."

April 18, 2025 News Feature

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, April 4-10

"...are primed to be extra bold and super-responsive. Here’s one reason why: You are finely tuning your protective instincts..."

April 4, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

Tugging at True-Crime's Seams in SXSW Doc Zodiac Killer Project

Charlie Shackleton on genre conventions, and why he subverted them

"...The lone investigator, hunting for evidence. Images of falling files. Opening..."

March 8, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Chronicle Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

As Captain America enters a Brave New World , every MCU film reviewed

"...greatest heroes, but there's still some avenging to be done. Now Captain America: Brave New World, the 35th feature..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

City Council Gets Its Head in the Game

With only one first-term Trump-era vet and several rookies, Council squares up

"...lead the city under the presidency of Donald Trump. None can say they’ve governed under a Texas Legislature as..."

Jan. 31, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Texas Lege Preview: Saving Public Education

Vouchers and school funding and never the twain shall meet

"...Vouchers allow parents to take taxpayer money out of the public schools to spend on tuition..."

Jan. 10, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, December 27-January 2

"...poverty, and human rights. A few years ago, he auctioned off 120 of his guitars, raising over $21 million..."

Dec. 27, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

Austin Schools Need More Money, Like Yesterday

AISD wants to increase school funding in the upcoming session

"...state this January to once again try to pry money loose for teachers and schools. She’ll take parents to..."

Dec. 13, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Live Music Recommendations for the Week

Shoegaze, hip-hop, jazz, and three days of Wilco

"...front their own bands, yet merge with PAACK as one power tribe syncing quintet harmonies with hand drums, flutes,..."

Nov. 29, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Opinion: Formula 1: An Environmentalist’s Guilty Pleasure

A student tries to reconcile her passion for F1 and environmentalism

"...was mistaken. The heat in the city was sweltering, one of the hottest on record, and there was little..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Column by Julia Ruiz

The Verde Report: An Offseason of Change

Austin FC ends season with a win, and with the hunt for a new head coach at the top of the to-do list

"...already-eliminated Oaks on a night where Longhorn football and Formula One beckoned...."

Oct. 25, 2024 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

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

Your weekend is spoken for

"...kids who toss their candy.   – James Scott “Boner Bizarre Was an (Inside) Hand Job”..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Verde Report: Austin FC an Afterthought Ahead of City’s “Biggest Weekend Ever”

Formula 1, SEC football, and Simone Biles draw focus from ATXFC ahead of last match of the season

"...As you know by now, Formula 1 is in town, bringing Sting and Eminem (performing..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Some Slutty Fun, Laughs for Lunch, and More Weekday Events

Our recommendations for the week ahead

"...Get up close and personal this Monday night at one of two shows featuring “all the sides of JVN..."

Sept. 27, 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

"...Anyone who missed early September’s TribFest or just didn’t get..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Verde Report: Austin FC Faces Difficult Path to Playoffs Goal

The margin for error is razor-thin

"...Of Austin’s nine remaining opponents, eight are currently in playoff positions in their respective..."

Aug. 23, 2024 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Culture, Arts, and More Recommended Weekend Events

Don't let the heat get you down

"...heavy-handed dialogue about the Importance of Cooking, but season one of The Bear remains an enthralling, realistic – and..."

Aug. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Nancy Pelosi, Lyle Lovett Join Texas Tribune Festival

Full lineup announced for September politics & policy fest

"...been a winning part of the Texas Tribune Festival formula, wherein politicians and policy makers of all stripes put..."

July 30, 2024 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Local Rock Weirdos, Death Metal Out-of-Towners, and More Crucial Concerts

They're your ears, do with them what you will

"...Roses are packing it in, but not before dropping one last platter with third LP Heartbreak Fixer Uppers. Although..."

July 26, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, July 19-25

"...Never before in British pop music had an artist done what Michael accomplished: wrote, sang, arranged, and produced the..."

July 19, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

The Verde Report: Is the End Approaching for Austin FC Coach Josh Wolff?

Help is coming, but the question remains whether he's the man to lead the reshaped roster

"...loss to Kansas City, the ATX boss inadvertently exposed one of the bigger flaws in his coaching ethos...."

July 5, 2024 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: Austin FC Season Could Hinge on Upcoming Tough Stretch

The season’s about to get a lot more challenging

"...Like a Formula One car bringing its tires up to temperature over..."

May 31, 2024 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

How Texas’ School Funding Scheme Contributed to Austin ISD’s Massive Budget Shortfall

Recapture is just one puzzle piece

"...“One thing that I’m noticing after three and a half..."

May 24, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

COTA Announces Sting and Eminem as F1 Grand Prix Performers

Ticket buy-back program initially raised questions

"...the Americas has announced the performers for this year’s Formula 1 United States Grand Prix...."

April 30, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Geto Gala, Two Step Inn, and a 420 Smokeout Headline Our Crucial Concerts

From country to hip-hop to sludge metal, get some ideas for your week in live music

"...Though it’s technically one day before 4/20, mashup organizers the Just Because Company..."

April 19, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

The Verde Report: As Wins Rack Up, Emiliano Rigoni Is Becoming Austin FC’s Forgotten Man

The club’s second-highest-paid player has struggled to contribute

"...of the pack in the Western Conference standings with one-fifth of the season in the books...."

April 12, 2024 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

No Beyoncé, Lots of Jelly Roll, and More Takeaways From the CMT Music Awards

Best and worst moments from the ceremony’s uneven Moody Center return

"...One question hung over this year’s CMT Awards, which landed..."

April 8, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

SXSW Interview: Bestie Rap Duo Flyana Boss Remain Students of the Form

Bobbi and Folayan talk Dallas influences before first headlining tour

"...art form, so we want to share that with everyone.” The bestie-branded duo met while attending L.A.’s Musicians Institute...."

March 15, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Total Solar Eclipse to Draw Crowds of Tourists to Town

The once-in-a-lifetime darkness is coming to Central Texas

"...No one knows exactly how many people are coming to Austin...."

March 8, 2024 News Feature by Robyn Ross

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