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

Recommended happenings for your calendar's enjoyment

"...Affordable Art Fair..."

May 16, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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"...Dear Editor, I think the author of the op-ed regarding the purchasing of..."

May 11, 2025 Postmarks

Point/Counterpoint

"...Dear Editor, I was bemused to see the letter given extra space in the featured opinion piece..."

May 9, 2025 Postmarks

Opinion – A Plea: Don’t Robinhood My H-E-B

An H-E-B devotee wonders why Austin shoppers have to pay for grocery bags

"...Bag it. The tissue paper-thin produce bag split as I put my..."

May 9, 2025 Column by Elaine Kasper

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

Warm up for summer with frozen margs and fests around Texas

"...to take mom on a day trip to celebrate the birth of the frozen margarita...."

May 1, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Austin Yards Where Weird Finds a Home

Seven front lawns that push beyond garden gnomes

"...Come, walk out into the yard with me. Sure, your yard. Stand at a..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by Caroline Drew

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Charges Dropped: After nearly six years in jail, and nearly..."

May 2, 2025 News Feature

Qmmunity: Taking Yourself on a Date

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

"...being an artist, I do not do morning pages. This is because I am also a professional writer, which..."

April 18, 2025 Column by James Scott

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

Opinion: A 21st Century Texas Lament

A native Texan reflects on what it formerly meant to be a proud Texan and how that badge of honor has been sullied by our current set of elected officials

"...son I’m as big a Texan as you are There’s a girl in her bare feet Asleep on the..."

April 4, 2025 Column by John Langmore

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

Our Recommended Events Include Broods, Books, and Barking Buddies

The weekdays are filled with events worth leaving the house

"...Psycho II..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Just One Spark: Disney and the Business of Joy at SXSW

Josh D'Amaro and Alan Bergman on how to make someone's favorite ride

"...Everyone who has been to a Disney park has their favorite..."

March 16, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Musician Panels, a Band of Horses Live Set, and More Reviews From Wednesday of SXSW

John Fogerty, Tom Morello, and Andrew McMahon get chatty

"...Hump day at South by Southwest 2025 heated up in..."

March 13, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Qmmunity: We’re All in This Together

There’s lots to do in queer Austin even after the circus is out of town – and non-queer people can come, too!

"...Well, LGBTQs reading this: We’ve made it through another week, and we’ll be..."

March 14, 2025 Column by James Scott

At SXSW Reducing Carbon Comes in Many Flavors

Panelists share glimmers of hope for the climate

"...“We have to move mountains,” Ralph Keeling of the Scripps Institution..."

March 14, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Flying Lotus on Moving in Front of the Camera in Ash

The musician-turned-filmmaker on leveling up in his SXSW Headliner

"...Ash marks a big career moment for musician-turned-filmmaker Flying Lotus...."

March 7, 2025 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

35 Recommended SXSW Music Acts

From rock to new age to Irish traditional, these are the incoming artists to see

"...Over a thousand musical acts from across the globe descend on Austin..."

March 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Texas Gets Its Own DOGE

House speaker expects it will “make headlines” every week

"...Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows moved some members of his audience..."

Feb. 20, 2025 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

Twins, Phantoms, and More Recommended Events

Seeing double on the weekdays

"...Dino Days..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Luv Doc: Remembering Valentine’s

Just one of the reasons Paula Hitler never opened a bakery

"...The last time my husband remembered to do something for..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Column by The Luv Doc

Love Letters, Pro Wrestling, and More Recommended Events

Your weekdays are spoken for

"...Memoir of a Snail with pre-recorded Q&A..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Postcards’ Journey From the Border to the Stage

Writer Oscar Cásares, photographer Joel Salcido, and musician Carrie Rodriguez collaborate on a multimedia production

"...Of all the five senses, postcards are perhaps the least associated with..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Arts Feature by Benton Graham

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

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

"...South by Southwest will be kicking off its 2025 Film..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Luv Doc: A Serious Conversation

You get to have emotions, sure, but that doesn’t unilaterally excuse you from reading the room

"...Last Sunday on the way to H-E-B I was telling my husband that..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Column by The Luv Doc

Volleyball, Dalí, and Feminists Rule This Week’s Recommended Events

Arts and culture for the work-week socializer

"...“Salvador Dalí: Masterpieces From the Argillet Collection Archives”..."

Jan. 10, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Ben Siekierski’s “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” Takes a Jaunt Through Austin’s Ring Camera District

Wandering eyes and security signs lead McLennon art show

"...High fences, hidden cameras, and a pervasive sense of being..."

Jan. 6, 2025 Arts Post by Lina Fisher

Kier-La Janisse and the Ghosts of Christmas Yet to Come

Film historian conjures The Haunted Season

"...Yule logs, eggnog, carols, Christmas trees, and scary stories – the true heart of..."

Dec. 19, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Turkey Prep, Indigenous Films, and More Weekday Events

Events to attend before you're too stuffed to move

"...Essential Cinema: The Eyes of Peter Lorre..."

Nov. 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, November 15-21

"...SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You are entering a phase when you can acquire more mastery in the arts..."

Nov. 15, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

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