Earth Day, Record Store Day, and More Recommended Events

Go green in a number of ways this week

"...2024? Don’t you want your answer to be a good one? Partnering up once more are host Lucy Fur..."

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

"...night of music, edibles, blowing O’s, shopping and overall good vibes” – plus free ice cream for the first..."

April 19, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

The Austin Chronic: Austin Documentarian Links Up With Jimmy Kimmel for Reality Series High Hopes

New Hulu show captures organic humor among dispensary misfits

"...by a broadcast media giant after they pranked TV morning shows by presenting themselves as strongmen – only to..."

April 19, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

200 Ryans Converge Downtown to Celebrate Their Ryan-ness

Jumping on the Ryan Rodeo

"...hat and Western shirt, thrifted from Buffalo Exchange the morning he arrived. He said the hat was a perfect..."

April 17, 2024 Arts Post by Athena Hawkins

Sentimental Family Band Isn’t Hung Up on the High Times

The softie ex-art-rockers arrive at Austin’s honky-tonk revival

"...you know?” says Lewis on a phone call that morning. “We’re not like rockers or heavy partiers or anything,..."

April 12, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Old Settler’s Music Festival Announces Last-Minute 2024 Comeback

The Spring Pickin’ Party runs May 9-12, despite property sale plans

"...HalleyAnna Finlay and Dustin Welch; the Hillsiders; Everett Wren; Good Looks; Elijah Delgado; and Audry Bryant...."

April 4, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

A Drag Tribute, Eclipse Events Galore, and More Local Happenings

Get your glasses and find your totality

"...Sure, the good people of Bee Cave are big fans of bees..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Elizabeth Morris: 100 Years of Memories in Austin

Of back porches, corrupt politicians, and fireworks at Zilker Park

"...Her first impression: “Well, I thought he was pretty good.”..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

How Austin Transformed Danny Brown

The Detroit wild card on getting his shit together (and finding H-E-B)

"...able to play Fader Fort and I did a good set and they loved me and shit,” Brown recollects...."

March 29, 2024 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Egg Hunts, Trans Visibility, and More Community Events

Meet your fellow Austinites as these goings-on

"...“in-state foe,” the Sugar Land Space Cowboys. After the good ol’ players of Round Rock beat ’em in the..."

March 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Wanna See the Season 3 Premiere of Industry Early? Better Get Yourself to ATX TV Festival.

Austin fest will also premiere Julio Torres’ new HBO show Fantasmas

"...of Industry have been on our airwaves. I bear good news: They’re back, and Austin’s getting first crack at..."

March 27, 2024 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Opinion: In Praise of Bed Rotting

A busy college student makes the case for why spending a day in bed is good for your mental health

"...academic and social obligations. My schedule is packed from morning to night, leaving little room for spontaneity or relaxation...."

March 22, 2024 Column by Arshia Thota

Invader

Chicago-set horror from the director of Offseason.

"...sledgehammer, as he tears a home apart for no good reason other than chaos. He’s Michael Myers as a..."

March 15, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Review: The Uninvited

A Hollywood garden party unearths certain truths

"...house since she leapt out of bed in the morning, while also rueing the relentless aging of her face..."

March 12, 2024 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Paxton has campaigned against 35 House Republicans. The Dallas Morning News reported 20 of the 35 beat their challengers...."

March 8, 2024 News Feature

W.C. Clark, the Godfather of Austin Blues, Has Died

The Texas Soul standard mentored Stevie Ray Vaughan and many others

"...Clark died at Seton Hospital in Kyle on Saturday morning “just days after doctors found cancer, though his cause..."

March 2, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Election Day, STEM Day, Amplify Austin Day, and More Days to Remember This Week

Our guide to community events for the week

"...the cattle-drivin’ days, cowboys would fuel up in the morning with an enormous breakfast because stopping midday for a..."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...late John Aielli, host of KUT and KUTX’s legendary morning radio show Eklektikos, will be celebrated in a new..."

March 1, 2024 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...visited Dallas last week and spoke with The Dallas Morning News. She brought it back to the border with..."

Feb. 23, 2024 News Feature

Controversial $1M+ McKinsey Homelessness Study Canceled

Mayor doesn’t “believe anyone has been misled”

"...Chronicle and documents show. In fact, the city had good reason to believe most outside contributions wouldn’t materialize. In..."

Feb. 23, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Our Bout With Drought: In good news, our historically severe drought conditions seem to be..."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature

Lunar New Year Parties, OUTsider Fest, and More Recommended Community Events

Get out the vote and more this week

"...community is back again. Over four days, creators like Good Pollution, Fargo Nissim Tbakhi, Ajani Brannum, Xandra Ibarra, and..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Luv Doc: She’s Not My Friend

Never be the designated driver

"...round-trip to take her home at 2:30 in the morning and she threw up in my car. When I..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Column by The Luv Doc

Calls for Federal Hate Crime Investigation Follow Stabbing of Palestinian American in Austin

After Sunday’s statewide protest, a young man was attacked

"...his way back. “I just left my son in good condition. I told him, ‘Let's go to Dallas, I..."

Feb. 6, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...insisted Texas will continue blocking the border, The Dallas Morning News reported. A DPS spokesman got on talk radio..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature

Carnaval to Chili Cook-Off: This Week's Recommended Community Events

A kickoff for Black History Month, Mean Girls trivia, a farewell to boobies, and more

"...Robert Earl Keen (“The Road Goes on Forever,” “Feelin’ Good Again”) at a Stetsons-encouraged bash with cocktails, gourmet dinner,..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Debate Over How and Whether to Jail Kids in Austin Is Just Getting Started

Travis County proposes a new facility to hold kids accused of crimes

"...a rated capacity of 120 beds. I checked this morning and right now there are 38 kids there. They’ve..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Texas Tribune Is Unionizing

After last summer's layoffs, staff is organizing for stability

"...weathered its first-ever round of layoffs, staff announced this morning that they are unionizing with the NewsGuild-CWA and asking..."

Jan. 24, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Eight Dining Destinations on the Lubbock Food Trail

The Hub City of the High Plains becomes a culinary destination

"...At 373 miles northwest of Austin, Lubbock is a good stopping point on the long drive to the ski..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

How Acclaimed Sushi Chef Tyson Cole Achieved His Dreams in Austin and Beyond

The chef behind Uchi (and several more notable restaurants) gets Hai all the time

"...and I was entranced by the culture. They took good care of me, and I got to be really..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

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