Allie X, the Bill Ball, and Oodles of Locals in This Week’s Crucial Concerts

Lots of reasons to get out of the house and break out the earplugs

"...Goblin remains a cinematic soundtrack institution that cemented its local ties three years after an initial visit in 2013..."

Nov. 22, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Album Review: Female Gallery, Best Friends Together Forever

First EP from Austin post-punk fourpiece is a promising start

"...the five songs on the EP – the first lines rarely cluing you in on where you’ll end up..."

Nov. 15, 2024 Music Feature by Abby Johnston

The Austin Food & Wine Festival Goes Heavy on the Wine (and Cocktails)

And other takeaways from the 2024 fest

"...and cocktails are a huge presence in this event. Local brands like Carabuena Tequila, Fierce Whiskers Whiskey, and (of..."

Nov. 6, 2024 Food Post by Taylor Tobin

Round Top Film Festival Offers Small-Town Charm and Big-Screen Enjoyment

RTFF brings screenings, schmoozing, and stars to east of Austin

"...Inspired by the local scenery and culture, RTFF aims to bring visitors to..."

Nov. 4, 2024 Screens Post by Roberto Soto

Austin Funk Band Extreme Heat Celebrates 50 Years With Anniversary Show

The longstanding groove-makers won't cool down

"...stream-of-consciousness piano solos as splashy drums and bumpy bass lines demand dancing. It was this sound that sparked the..."

Nov. 2, 2024 Music Post by Amber Williams

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

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

"...to this Halloween season. Whatever the case may be, local family hot spot the Bullock provides a perfect spot..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Review: Path to the Altar: Community Ofrendas

Mexic-Arte exhibit explores ancient roots in modern life

"...Latin American celebration of this connective holiday. Works by local graffiti artist Federico Archuleta use skeletal imagery to remind..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Chappell Roan Says ACL Performance Is Her Last of the Year, and More Surprises From Weekend Two

The heat lingered at sets from Vince Staples, Dua Lipa, Jeezy, and more

"...of electronic-punk-pop sprinkled with reggae-rap juxtaposed against melodic chorus lines and Cyndi Lauper-style vocal twirls. The concert ran like..."

Oct. 14, 2024 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Turkey Day Drama, a Red Hot Patriot, and Scares for the Season in Our Recommended Events

I scream, you scream, we all scream for the weekend!

"...she’s haunted by her heritage and folklore, blurring the lines between a mystical spirit world and her current landscape..."

Oct. 11, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

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

"...It had been a nearly 50-year struggle for local conservationists to raise the alarm that one of the..."

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

Album Review: Suzanna Choffel’s Bird by Bird

Fourth album accentuates the genre-hopping artist’s commitment to showcasing her voice

"...A lot has changed in the seven years since local multigenre singer Suzanna Choffel last put out an album...."

Oct. 4, 2024 Music Feature by Abby Johnston

Let Us Help You Pick Out the Perfect Live Show This Week

Our writers pick the best live music for the week ahead

"...After almost 20 years of stage silence, local love hasn’t waned for dream-pop pioneers the American Analog..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

In Austin’s Most Conservative District, Will the City’s Sole Republican Council Member Keep Her Seat?

Dem challenger hopeful Kamala Harris momentum will turn tide

"...Mackenzie Kelly, a Republican with deep ties to the local and state GOP. She defeated Democrat Jimmy Flannigan in..."

Sept. 6, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Qmmunity: What’s in a Name

On choosing a name and choice in general

"...Las Ofrendas lines up a Sunday fun day with their signature vendor..."

Sept. 6, 2024 Column by James Scott

Is Fascism Still a Thing in Round Rock’s School Board Races?

Hmmmmm...

"...made the RRISD school board one of the front lines of the culture war. That war has been led..."

Aug. 30, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Statesman reported. The incident sparked criticism from the Teamsters Local 767 union, which said the driver had called in..."

Aug. 23, 2024 News Feature

aGLIFF President Todd Hogan and Spotlighting Filmmaker Fernando Andrés Reflect on Identity

PRISM 37 highlights the poignantly human and relatable

"...got "Barbette + Fontaine," which is actually from a local media personality, John-Carlos Estrada, over at KEYE, and his..."

Aug. 21, 2024 Screens Post by Cy White

Local Legends, Out-of-Towners, and More Crucial Concerts

Get your show schedule worked out

"...year – and sharing M.P. six-stringer John Morales – local art-rockers Guiding Light round out the bill, alongside False..."

Aug. 9, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Taking Austin’s LGBTQ Temperature

Getting the hot and cold scoop from local LGBTQ community members on queer Austin

"...the temperature of Austin’s queer scene by chatting with local community leaders – the folks who make Austin as..."

Aug. 9, 2024 Features Feature by James Scott

Art in Motion, Pride Kickoff, and More Weekday Recommendations

Arts and more to keep you busy

"...it. Then take that Pride to any of the local events celebrating queer folks around Austin.   – James..."

Aug. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Global Glitch Grounds Flights, Disrupts Hospitals in Austin and Worldwide

The mass glitch came from Austin-based company

"...In some areas, 911 lines were downed and live news broadcasts were cut short,..."

July 19, 2024 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

Qmmunity: Speak for Yourself

Local Black trans author KB Brookins talks about writing their new memoir, Pretty

"...Local author KB Brookins describes themselves as a “career Texan,”..."

July 19, 2024 Column by James Scott

Album Review: Superfónicos’ Renaceré

Colombian funk septet marks a decade with debut long-player

"...gestating, Superfónicos’ full-length bow spikes a precious clutch of local firsts in roots and rock en español. El Combo..."

July 19, 2024 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

At District 10 Candidate Forum, Ashika Ganguly Talks Transportation, Housing

She emphasizes need for public transit in dense areas

"...Ganguly said she will pursue policies incentivizing walkable communities,..."

July 19, 2024 News Feature by Neha Kondaveeti

Album Review: Kydd Jones, Saints in St. Johns

Austin’s own releases his anticipated freestyle follow-up

"...in a new avenue on “Rich Porter.” Back-to-back throwaway lines referencing the Olsen Twins and Macaulay Caulkin sound fresh..."

July 17, 2024 Music Post by Derek Udensi

Why Venues Are Struggling to Stay Open in the Live Music Capital of the World

As Hot Summer Nights descends, Austin’s live music epicenter campaigns for city support

"...couple of sly students use their tickets to the local show to sneak over to the other. Next door,..."

July 12, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Dance Review: Borderless

This short-run dance program showcased astounding talent

"...and, of course, the power of dance. In Borderless, local choreographer Andrea Ariel collaborated with some truly stellar local..."

July 9, 2024 Arts Post by Cat McCarrey

Dinos, Sharks, Muppets, and Lots of Fireworks Lead Our Recommended Events

Get ready for the Fourth or the weekend in general

"...requires active viewership. The pieces are full of architectural lines echoing Austin’s ongoing construction of self: three-dimensional forms taking..."

July 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin Chronic: The Many Crusades of Adam Reposa

Months after being raided, lawyer continues to taunt the courts, the cops, and Ken Paxton

"...smoking blunts. Meanwhile, other extracurricular crusades can blur the lines between righteousness and antagonism...."

June 14, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

The 20-Year Overnight Success of Glen Powell

Hollywood’s newest A-lister – according to the directors who knew him first and best

"...he saw him first. Powell was just 14, a local hire on the Spy Kids threequel, and as Rodriguez..."

June 7, 2024 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

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