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

Recommended happenings for your calendar's enjoyment

"...the Aughts. Hilarious and heartfelt, recipient of the PIT/Saturday Night Live Scholarship Sim performs his tale of grief, intersectional..."

May 16, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

Our Recommended Events Include Broods, Books, and Barking Buddies

The weekdays are filled with events worth leaving the house

"...your own terms.   – James Renovitch Open Mic Night..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Walkabouts, Rallies, and Carnaval in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

The chilly weekend is heating up

"...NOT A CULT creator Sawyer Stoltz, or this Thursday night's mega multimedia performance from 2024's Best Electronica artist p1nkstar..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Trans Rights, Comedy Nights, and More Recommended Weekend Events

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...concern us in this blurb. We’re talkin’ SWASS’s comedy night, an addition to their creative lineup beginning in November..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Punk, Noise, and Dolly in This Week’s Crucial Concerts

Shows to see this weekend and beyond

"...Fenech’s dark humor. The 29th Street Ballroom promises a night of unrelenting, hair-raising energy. Earplugs optional.   – Tim..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

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

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

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

"...John Prine Night It’s just for fun and to celebrate the life,..."

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

Theatre Review: Broad Theatre’s Hungry Teenage Track Stars

A satiating tale of feminine strength

"...something about a big event – like, say, an overnight track meet – that riles up every possible feeling..."

Oct. 4, 2024 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Fantastic Fest Interview: A New Invite to The Birthday

Corey Feldman and Eugenio Mira restore an FF original

"...Ladies and gentlemen, actor Corey Feldman and filmmaker Eugenio Mira..."

Sept. 30, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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

Our recommendations for the week ahead

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

Sept. 27, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Strip Club: Spending Time With Gino, Tinos, and Lord Purrington at Plaza 183

Exploring the far northwest strip mall for good eats and more

"...gluten-free options with aaamoreee since 1981. On a Wednesday night, it’s packed tighter than a tray of cannoli as..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Food Feature by Taylor Holland

Green Day to Crowd: “Tonight Is a Celebration! Austin, We’re Alive!”

The punks reflect on 30 years of F.S.U.

"...trio, but their show at COTA this muggy Tuesday night brought every pre-adult emotion crashing through me. Green Day..."

Sept. 12, 2024 Music Post by Cy White

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

Whatever your genre, we got you

"...Mark Brown. Her intense electronic pop joins “a hot night of original trip hop and downtempo music” with ATX..."

Aug. 16, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Daniel Fears, Sydney Wright, AB6IX, and More Crucial Concerts

Get out and get live

"...Harmeier’s songwriting runs heavy across restless roads and wild nights, with big hooks and crowd-howling anthems.   – Doug..."

July 12, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Pool Parties, Pride Picnics, and Other Events Worth Braving the Heat

Get good and sweaty

"...Reunion in 4 Parts.   – Richard Whittaker KOOP Nightbeat Film Series: 20 Feet From Stardom..."

June 28, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Bold & the Bountiful: HAAM's Corporate Battle of the Bands Rocks for a Cause

Fifteen years in, HAAM's Corporate BOTB is bolder than ever

"...pre-event donations, fans adding to the pot as the night went on, and donations continuing to pour in, it..."

June 9, 2024 Music Post by Cy White

Arts, Comedy, Theatre, Movies, and More Recommended Weekend Events

Jackie and Foxy Brown?! Yes please!

"...include Alicia Silverstone in there as well. Get back, ladies, because there’s a new Emma in town. Austin Playhouse..."

June 7, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Rainbows, Rainbows, and More Rainbows

Local technicolor pop star Kady Rain discusses her Pride kickoff party and the importance of supporting queer artists

"...kick off Pride by spinning high-energy dance tunes all night long. Big Tits, Bigger Dreams..."

May 31, 2024 Column by James Scott

Paramount Theatre Announces 50th Summer Classic Film Series

Old friends and new faces mark this major anniversary

"...the Paramount pre-AFS Cinema) with two double features: a night down under with Muriel's Wedding and Dogs in Space,..."

May 8, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Queer Comedy, a Goth Market, and More Community Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar's approval

"...Women & People Who Love Women’s Night..."

March 15, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

At Besame Mucho, a Latin Music Capital Por Nosotros

Inside the all-star, 84-band, Spanish-language spectacle

"...spectacle as deep and vast as a Hill Country night...."

March 4, 2024 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Briscoe’s Youthful Americana-Pop Gains Traction

Could this guitar-banjo-sax duo be on a Black Pumas trajectory?

"...Vernon of Bon Iver and Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats. The North Carolina producer tapped Vernon collaborators in..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Music Feature by Amber Williams

Prisoner With Cancer Received Delayed Treatment, Little Family Visitation, Then Died, Family Says

Tony Sendejo’s last days were painful, chaotic

"...I have a book's worth of issues from the ladies at Murray, the ladies at Crain, the men at..."

Nov. 10, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Uchibā Opens, Mission Burger’s Second Location Opens, Fresa’s Third Location Opens, Austin Confectioners Fight Breast Cancer, the Taco Mafia’s on PBS, Marfa Comes to Kalimotxo, and More

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

"...series about our local “Taco Mafia”… and our journalistic knight errant Kevin Curtin reveals how Austin Bicycle Meals provides..."

Oct. 4, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Qmmunity: Serving Corporate Cxnt

Thee Gay Agenda decides to girl boss, gaslight, but not gatekeep in their new show Gags to Riches

"...Down in the Valley Diamond Dior Davenport hosts this night of sexy performances with music by BabiBoi. Thu., Aug...."

Aug. 18, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Cinema Queerte

Salute the sweaty sirens of the screen with these queer mega-muscle movie events

"...that launched Arnold Schwarzenegger, but this time featuring the ladies of the lat bar. Pumping Iron II: The Women..."

July 14, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: A Book of One’s Own

Queer book releases from this June, perfect for building a tiny Borrower house

"...Gear Night Dress in full leather, a T-shirt and jeans, or..."

June 30, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: The Puzzle of Pride

Putting together all the pieces of queer history with Pride Month events

"...Black Queer Emancipation Open Mic Poetry Night Poets are invited to share and witness poetry focused..."

June 2, 2023 Column by James Scott

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