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"...year failed to make it through the House Tuesday night after a challenge from a Democrat, the Tribune reports...."

May 16, 2025 News Feature

Getting Weird on the Back Nine With Austin Comedy The Salamander King

Director Austin Nichols takes his ATX golf comedy to Dallas

"...Festival, the Austin-made comedy stars Ryan Hansen (Fantasy Island, Friday the 13th, Veronica Mars,) as Ray Mueller, a happy-go-lucky..."

April 24, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Art Prom, Pup Crawl, Eeyore’s Birthday, and More Recommended Events

A smattering of ways to fill your weekend

"...Friday 25, Ao5 Gallery..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Psych, Blues, and Conjunto Festivals Headline Our Crucial Concerts

This week's recommended live offerings

"...Friday 25, Radio/East..."

April 25, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Qmmunity: Taking Yourself on a Date

Make sure to make time for the coolest queer you know, aka you.

"...a long time not being in on those wild nights – which left me all the time in the..."

April 18, 2025 Column by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

All of Texas' best fests, fairs, fandangos, and fiestas

"...The majority of migrating North American birds travel at night. Unfortunately, light emanating from our cities can disorient birds,..."

April 3, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Downtown Austin Experiences the Moontower Effect

Moontower Comedy Festival returns with a lineup of national stars and local comics

"...When Moontower lights up Downtown from April 9-19, it’ll be with more..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by Lucciana Choueiry

Shannon & the Clams, Lola Kirke, and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the week ahead

"...Friday 28, Elephant Room..."

March 28, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Saloon Sessions, Rock Legends, and Americana in-Between: Luck Reunion’s Laidback Reprisal

Waxahatchee, Lucinda Williams, and more at Willie’s ranch

"...Reunion was all about celebrity comebacks and surprise sets, Friday on the ranch was for taking it easy...."

March 17, 2025 Music Post by Caroline Drew

A Dog’s View of Evil in SXSW Midnighter Good Boy

Director Ben Leonberg on channeling Poltergeist and White Fang

"...from room to room, checking on his humans. One night before Indy came into his life, Leonberg was watching..."

March 8, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

No Badge Necessary at These Live Music Recommendations

Crucial concerts for the week ahead

"...Friday 7 - Saturday 8, Chess Club..."

March 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Brass Bands, Russian Circles, Swindlers, and More Crucial Concerts

Get out and get loud

"...Thursday 27 - Friday 28, St. Martin’s Lutheran Church..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Sorry, Austin, The Bear Is Not Filming Here

Social media hubbub spurs wacky rumor about the FX show

"...crime fighting reboot Walker, beloved high school football drama Friday Night Lights, Western family tale The Son, horror revival..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

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

"...[co-creator] Evan Goldberg back to SXSW with our Opening Night TV Premiere, The Studio. This brilliantly conceived series is..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Little Women, Big Games, and More Recommended Weekend Events

Get in the spirit with these arts and cultural happenings

"...Friday 20, Alienated Majesty Books..."

Dec. 20, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

Crucial concerts for the week to keep you out and about

"...Friday 20, Monks Jazz..."

Dec. 20, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

After Years in Jail for a Crime He Was Never Convicted of, Cyrus Gray Is Free ... for Now

Living in the free world, but the case just won't go away

"...he looked in his rearview mirror and saw police lights...."

Dec. 20, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Golden Girls on Stage, Xmas Parties Galore, Satangeddon, and More Events

Your recommended arts events for the weekend

"...Film Club and go gently into that good December night, with hordes of Victorian puppets constantly dancing before your..."

Dec. 13, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

A Free Show, Holiday Hootenanny, and More Crucial Concerts

Gary Clark Jr., Geto Gala, Robert Earl Keen, and more recommended shows

"...minds of Brett Johnson and Claudia Hernandez, weekly club nights at various Austin venues keep the freshest crate diggers..."

Dec. 13, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

A Drag Fest, Nutcracker, and Puppets in This Week’s Events

Lots of weekend events to keep you occupied

"...Friday 6, Monday 9 & Tuesday 10, Alamo Drafthouse South..."

Dec. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

Find a December adventure

"...December is time for daytrippin’ while the days are..."

Nov. 29, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Art, Theatre, Film, and More Events for the Weekend

Take a peek at our recommended events

"...better health care legislation.   – James Scott Jazz Tonight..."

Nov. 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

In Round Rock, Vandals Target Candidate Signs

Round Rock ISD continues to look out for far-right candidates

"...our mezuzah on our door from the street at night, so there’s no way they would know that we’re..."

Nov. 1, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

A Surreal Party, a Dead Parade, and More Recommended Events

Liven up your weekend with these undead events

"...Thursday 24 - Friday 25 & Tuesday 29 - Thursday 31, Blue Starlite..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Halloween Events for Kids, Adults, and All-Around Freaks

It's time to get scared or spooked or possibly amused

"...Friday 25, Bullock Museum..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Gladys Knight, Nick Shoulders, and More Crucial Concerts

Get out and get live this week

"...just for the donors who help us keep the lights on. In honor of Halloween, this gothy gig coincides..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Austin’s Best Breweries of 2024, Power Ranked!

Welcome to Top of the Hops IX

"...Austin institution that has served local casquette-wearing dads and fondue-night moms since 1969 (and subsequently brewing since 1995). It's..."

Oct. 17, 2024 Food Post by Eric Puga

Qmmunity: Rocky Horror at Harry’s

Director Cupcake talks putting on an all-drag production of Rocky Horror Picture Show

"...recalls trips from hometown Temple, Texas, to Austin for midnight shadow-cast screenings as well as performing in productions herself..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Column by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

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

"...History in lights. Texas’ best light show turns a decade old this..."

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

ArmadilloCon, Art, a Hot Sauce Hootenanny, and More Recommended Events

Get out and get spicy this weekend

"...Friday 6 - Sunday 8, Austin Southpark Hotel..."

Sept. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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