Reggaeton, Psych Rock, Brat-Pop, and More Crucial Concerts

Local shows worth your admission this week

"...George Clanton..."

April 18, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Squirrels, Girls, and Other Pearls in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Acro-Cats, Earth Day, and all manner of arts and culture happenings

"...Who said the circus is always looking at the past? Well, maybe..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Anime, Activism, and Aerodynamics in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Arts and culture abound!

"...Ghost in the Shell..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Self Portraits, Carnivals, and Cannibalism in Our Recommended Events

The weekend in arts and culture

"...Often joked about as a stoner flick for its psychedelic wah-wah soundtrack and trippy visuals,..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Rolling Stone Wraps, billy woods Plays a Red River Patio, and More Music Reviews From Friday of SXSW

Fest winds down with a lot of hip-hop

"...by Southwest is nearing its end when your main conversations with fellow folks on the ground focus on the..."

March 15, 2025 Music Post by Miranda Garza

Crucial Concerts to Enjoy as SXSW Wanes

Embrace the anarchy or wait for the masses to depart

"...Nearly 43 years after opening its doors, iconic local vinyl hub and live music venue Waterloo Records..."

March 14, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

No Badge Necessary at These Live Music Recommendations

Crucial concerts for the week ahead

"...Chess Club Third Anniversary Weekend..."

March 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

An L.A. Benefit, Toni Price Tribute, and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the week ahead

"...Ted Leo and the Pharmacists..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

What’s Your New Year’s Eve?

Plan your NYE to predict your new year’s persona

"...Wow: 2024 is basically over! What are you gonna do about it? If you’re cool, you’ll be at..."

Dec. 27, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Live Music Recommendations for Post-Xmas and New Year's

Charley Crockett, DJ Paul, and more crucial concerts

"...At Walker Lukens’ The Last Walt on Dec. 6, Carrie Fussell, wearing a..."

Dec. 27, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Live Music Recommendations for the Week

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

"...Thursday 28, Saxon Pub..."

Nov. 29, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Austin Studio Tour, Mighty Texas Dog Walk, and More Recommended Events

Things to keep you busy this weekend

"...time-travel romp about not dating your mom. Yet within their script-ology exists a strange screener written even before their..."

Nov. 15, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

A Dictator, a Weird Wednesday, and an Election in This Week's Events

We're not stressed about the week ahead at all!

"...The Great Dictator..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Gladys Knight, Nick Shoulders, and More Crucial Concerts

Get out and get live this week

"...Thursday 24, the Chronpound..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Elvira, the Crypt Keeper, and Garfield Headline Our Weekday Recommendations

Find an event for you, spooky or otherwise

"...Oh boy: If there were ever an October to get a slush during...."

Oct. 11, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Genre-Hopping Hustler Quentin Arispe Wants to Be in Every Room

The Past Lives’ theatrical lead singer takes on a party girl role on new solo LP, As Above, So Below

"...It’s Thirsty Thursday at Coconut Club, but the laser pit hasn’t filled out yet...."

Sept. 20, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Shoegaze, Synthpop, Hip-Hop, and More Crucial Concerts

Whatever your genre, we got you

"...Friday 16, ACL Live at the Moody Theater..."

Aug. 16, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Ghost Funk, Fast Devo, an Elliott Smith Tribute, and More Crucial Concerts

Plan your week in live music with a little help

"...Scions of pioneering music-makers rarely outdo their parents – Ziggy..."

Aug. 2, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Reality Bites: Looking Back at The Real World: Austin

Austin's film community shaped the reality show and vice versa

"...call. A group of young women living downtown were on deadline to finish a short film about a band..."

July 22, 2024 Screens Post by Paul Stekler

Behind the Scenes of Legally Blonde the Musical at Zilker Park

The cast and crew gear up for the 65th annual free summer musical at Zilker’s Hillside Theater

"...On a hot and humid June evening near Barton Springs..."

July 12, 2024 Arts Feature by Aaron Sullivan

The Week in Recommended Live Music

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

"...With soft, intentional singing and comforting guitar ruminations, Chicago’s Nico Play blows..."

May 3, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

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..."

March 13, 2024 Music Post by Derek Udensi

Qmmunity: Brrr, It’s Cold in Here

Shake off the icicles and step out on the gay Austin streets with these queer events

"...Hello to all the girls, gays, and theys out there who've braved last..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Homoscopes for the Holidays

Find the queer New Year’s event that’s best for your sign

"...Oh, boy: 2023 has one foot out the door, and 2024 is already knocking...."

Dec. 29, 2023 Column

Qmmunity: A Sis With a Fist

Sister Fisters event group plans their fifth annual Halloween party with an eye toward encouraging queer talent

"...Traditions are what make Halloween fun: trick-or-treating, carving pumpkins, and..."

Oct. 27, 2023 Column by James Scott

17 Texas Artists to See at ACL Fest

Lone Star acts to catch at Zilker, from Houston breakout d4vd to Austin’s Die Spitz

"...Alongside the requisite Asleep at the Wheel kickoff performance, this..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Music Feature by Nayeli Portillo

Qmmunity: Fund-Raising Hell

This month’s edition of Austin International Drag Foundation’s drag competition fundraiser digs into Halloween nostalgia for its theme

"...Don’t raise the dead this October; help Austin International Drag..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Column by James Scott

Beyoncé Delivers an Epic, Inspiring Show for Hometown Crowd

First of two H-Town stops urges a renaissance for all of us

"...There’s no place like home...."

Sept. 24, 2023 Music Post by David Brendan Hall

Qmmunity: Transing Pride

ATX Trans Pride puts the spotlight on the transgender community during Austin Pride

"...When asked about the origin point for August event ATX Trans Pride –..."

Aug. 11, 2023 Column by James Scott

Musk Opening Austin Bistro in 2024; Dish Society Arriving Even Sooner; Churro Co. Is Open Now; Tiki Tatsu-ya Debuts Rum Flights; Fiore’s Regional Pasta Club Can Be Delivered; the Texas Veg Fest Draws Nigh; and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...scene – as wrangled from numerous PR releases, words on the digital street, and even the occasional (verified) IRL..."

April 5, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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