KhushFest, Kung Fu, and Clueless in Our Recommended Events

You pretty much can't avoid culture this weekend

"...cleaned up at all the award ceremonies in 2023, meaning a hotly anticipated follow-up with this year’s Materialists. The..."

May 30, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Net Nostalgia

Editor James reflects on what being on the computer used to mean

"...Your best girls bring the heat at this summer kickoff brunch featuring..."

May 23, 2025 Column by James Scott

White Weddings, Rock & Roll, and More Crucial Concerts

Dungeon crawling, avant sax, and other amplified options for the week

"...hosts a 21+ event at Antone’s featuring the Indigo Girls, but the seemingly impossible will be made possible this..."

May 2, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Explosions in the Sky, Kim Gordon, Dinosaur Jr., and More Reviews From Austin Psych Fest 2025

Alternative nation packs the Far Out Lounge

"...synths in “Open Your Eyes,” and a cover of “Girls Just Want to Have Fun.” Having fun was the..."

May 2, 2025 Music Feature by The Music Team

Art Prom, Pup Crawl, Eeyore’s Birthday, and More Recommended Events

A smattering of ways to fill your weekend

"...Girls be grilling, as the saying I just made up..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Weekday Events to Make It a Craft Night, Movie Night, Trivia Night, and More

There's also some events during the day

"...this story’s mix of surreal imagery, emotional catharsis, and girls with swords ascends beyond most other magical girl material..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

Arts and culture abound!

"...cultural festival spell it out on their website: “‘Hamaro’ means ‘Our’ in Hindi. ‘Amaro’ means ‘Our’ in Romani.” Together,..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Swans, Swine, and Serial Killers in This Week’s Recommended Events

Get out and get arty

"...Kashyap. The writer/director has proved that being prolific doesn’t mean sacrificing artistic power, as shown by his latest film,..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Self Portraits, Carnivals, and Cannibalism in Our Recommended Events

The weekend in arts and culture

"...the company is still promising “barely controlled chaos.” That means 30 new pieces, directed by Cody Arn, written and..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Double Scorpio Goes Offline

FDA performs search-and-seizure of beloved VHS cleaner brand

"...Guys, girls, and gender nonconformists: They are coming for our poppers...."

March 21, 2025 Column by James Scott

SXSW Film Review: Slanted

Amy Wang’s dystopian teen film is a thought-provoking debut

"...a trippy idea that feels born from movies like Mean Girls, but with a dash of Cronenberg body horror..."

March 9, 2025 SXSW Post by Jenny Nulf

Go Off the Grid for Unofficial Queer Fun During SXSW

Austin offers tourists and locals alike queer parties outside the Festival mainframe

"...or looks served, Austin queers have got ya covered. Girls Gays & Theys Queer Artist Showcase..."

March 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Inside the Unspeakable Killings That Changed Austin Forever

Margaret Brown explores the tragedy and lingering trauma in a four-part series

"...is the machinations of the crime.” Yet that doesn’t mean she wasn’t still fascinated by the story. “When I..."

March 7, 2025 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Winners of the 43rd Austin Music Awards

The best bands, venues, backstage folks, and more, as voted on by you

"...Mean Mistreater..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Music Feature

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

The chilly weekend is heating up

"...in a perpetual sneer triggered a lifelong love for mean girls. Obviously, there’s a lead-character-shaped elephant in the film..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Mama Duke Has Her Eyes Wide Open

The genre-hopping artist discusses her latest album, You Can Open Your Eyes Now

"...email interview. To move into more pop territory doesn’t mean the base elements of her music’s changed, which she..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Column by James Scott

Aquatic Anime and Crafty Options in This Week's Recommended Events

Getting out isn't just for the weekend

"...becomes a sweeping success instead. Those UGS courses are meant to introduce 18-year-olds to the challenging new ideas that..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

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

"...shifts from erotic drama to Midwestern mystery with Holland. Meanwhile Nic Cage (a newly-minted SXSW regular with The Unbearable..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SNL Creator Lorne Michaels Donates Archive to the Harry Ransom Center

“Live from New York” lands at Austin research center

"...the Hall and films such as Wayne's World and Mean Girls. The collection will provide an intimate behind-the-scenes perspective..."

Jan. 15, 2025 Screens Post by Angelina Liu

Little Women, Big Games, and More Recommended Weekend Events

Get in the spirit with these arts and cultural happenings

"...watch rescue pups perform sounds pretty much perfect. I mean sure, Circus Chickendog’s acrobatics, unicyclist Darren Peterson’s juggling skills,..."

Dec. 20, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Chanukah and Xmas Events for the Family or to Help You Escape Family

Either way, you're having a good time

"...Attendance to these screenings isn’t mandatory for all good girls and boys, but for the freaks among us? Put..."

Dec. 20, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Golden Girls on Stage, Xmas Parties Galore, Satangeddon, and More Events

Your recommended arts events for the weekend

"...Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue..."

Dec. 13, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Look Back

Two students and aspiring manga artists bond over their shared creative dreams

"...the heartbreakingly sweet bond that forms between the two girls. They’re radically different – Fujino is all swaggering, the..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Oddities, Psychos, Unprofessionals, and More Weekday Events

Get out and get weird

"...off by the presence of Naruto at Target. You mean a 13-year-old can just buy their favorite little guy..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Rocky Horror at Harry’s

Director Cupcake talks putting on an all-drag production of Rocky Horror Picture Show

"...up so fast *sniff, sniff* and by she I mean Reverie Books shop cat Stormy, who is a big-girl..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Column by James Scott

The Off Beat: ACL Weekend One Was Hot, Dusty, and Gay as Hell

Notes from the ground at Zilker, plus tips for weekend two

"...the words “BLEACH BLONDE BAD BUILT BUTCH BODY”) and Mean Girls hit “Not My Fault” (“Can a gay girl..."

Oct. 11, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

Dua Lipa, Reneé Rapp, and More From Saturday at ACL

Hump day brought more heat and fiery kiss-offs

"...– quietly mumbled atop his five-piece band’s twinkling post-punk. Meanwhile, the screen behind him projected his likeness, black mullet..."

Oct. 6, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Your Weekend Events Shopping Already Done for You!

Recommended arts and music events for your perusal

"...Hey man: You ever yearn? I mean, you know, really yearn for the days when you..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin Film Society Announces 2024 Feature Grant Recipients

Local filmmakers feature heavily among 18 selected projects

"...is administered by the Austin Film Society, that doesn't mean it's solely for Austin filmmakers and Austin films. While..."

Sept. 13, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

K-Pop, Girl Talk, and Mario Kart Lead Our Recommended Events

Lots of stuff to do after 5

"...always special when a movie comes home, but home means something really special for this Austin-made bittersweet comedy from..."

Sept. 13, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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