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

Get out and get arty

"...greatest performances by flesh-and-bones actors in Muppet films? Why, Michael Caine as the grasping old miser Ebenezer Scrooge in..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

An L.A. Benefit, Toni Price Tribute, and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the week ahead

"...performance style brings life to songs from Ray Charles, Sam Cooke, the Temptations, and more. The show’s proceeds will..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

A Drag Fest, Nutcracker, and Puppets in This Week’s Events

Lots of weekend events to keep you occupied

"...also Christopher Walken! Paul Reubens for a hot second! Michael Keaton’s Batman, developed like a full-bodied wine but deferring..."

Dec. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...necessary to protect evidence-based health policies. A presentation by Michael Emerson focused on Evangelical Christians, who are dubious of..."

Nov. 22, 2024 News Feature

A Surreal Party, a Dead Parade, and More Recommended Events

Liven up your weekend with these undead events

"...11 to see what insights participating artists Eepi Chaad, Michael Anthony Garciá, Nitashia Johnson, Bárbara Miñarro, Natalia Nakazawa, Rebeca..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

S.L. Houser, TsuShiMaMiRe, and More Crucial Concerts

Plus country jams, doom metal, and a jazz tag team

"...only night Coke will perform alongside it.   – Michael Toland Gatecreeper, Frozen Soul, Worm..."

Oct. 11, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Horror Abounds in Our Weekday Event Recommendations

But it's more than just scares

"...great place to start. However, Vampyr, filmed at the same time and released two years later, is just as..."

Oct. 4, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Floral Realness, a John Aielli Experience, Spooky Movies, and More Recommended Events

Fill your weekend with the wild and weird

"...4, and composer Graham Reynolds October 5, with filmmakers Sam Wainwright Douglas and David Hartstein joining on all three..."

Oct. 4, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Week in Recommended Live Music

Narrow Head, Pussy Gillette, the Nude Party, and even some innuendo-less acts to see

"...preview of new music on the horizon.   – Michael Toland Elgin Music Festival..."

May 3, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Here Are Your Winners for the 42nd Annual Austin Music Awards

Austin’s favorite albums, artists, and instrumentalists of 2023

"...Mike Melinoe, “Clichés” (Dir. Michael Whitsett & Shelly Knicks)..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Music Feature by The Music Team

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

Get out the vote and more this week

"...handwritten lyrics, costumes, and other objects from Johnny Cash, Sam Cooke, Bob Dylan, Ella Fitzgerald, Woody Guthrie, Jimi Hendrix,..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Gobble Gobble Yada Yada

In this week’s issue: Evil MoPac speaks, holiday shopping begins

"...South Austin Arts District: Sam's Town Point partners with real estate firm Barton Creek..."

Nov. 24, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

Alex Maas’ Captivating 13th Floor Lineup and More Crucial Concerts This Week

From sunn O))) to Carolyn Wonderland, Shelley King, Marcia Ball’s holiday show

"...サイケデリック自問自答 -Psychedelic Soliloquy- by TsuShiMaMiRe Sentimental Family Band, Theo LawrenceSam's Town Point, Friday 24 Sagebrush, Wednesday 29..."

Nov. 24, 2023 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Gap Band at Juneteenth, Feels So Gay, and more recommended shows

"...by a local talent including Sean Giddings, Chris McQueen, Sam Pankey, and the ubiquitous Daniel Dufour. As adept at..."

June 16, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Bridge Farmers, Sue Foley, and Caelin top our list of recommended shows

"...with fellow mallet wielders Ryan Patterson, Jordan Walsh, and Sam Wheeler for a program of classical percussion music. Drawing..."

May 19, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Inside Texas' Angels of Death, Who Refuse Hundreds of Death Row Pleas but May Expedite Daniel Perry Pardon

How the Board of Pardons and Paroles runs its ship

"...Faulder’s suit succeeded only in delaying his execution. Judge Sam Sparks ruled that the board was operating legally, but..."

May 12, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Dinosaur Jr. at Lakeline Park, Los Texmaniacs in Sunset Valley, and more recommended shows

"...Boleros Psicodélicos six months earlier fuses cultures with the same magical realism. Founder guitarist of both Grammy-winning Latin big..."

April 28, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Veracruz All Natural Is at Mueller, Yellowbird Is at Taco Bell, La Popular’s at Lantana, Truluck’s Is Gonna Move, Here Comes Songkran Again, and More

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

"...please note) putt and sip cocktails and make like Sam Snead in paradise for only $18 …..."

April 12, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

ATX TV Festival Rides Again With Justified: City Primeval

Outlander, Dawson's Creek added to season 12

"...and cast members Christina Chang, Fiona Gubelmann, and Bria Samoné Henderson...."

April 3, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Photos From 2022-2023 Austin Music Awards

"...of the many corners in Austin’s live music scene, Samantha Tellez won the Best Music Photographer award for the..."

March 1, 2023 Photo Gallery

Former Heartless Bastard Jesse Ebaugh Finds His Own Texas Touch

The Tender Things face hard truths on new LP

"...sharply crossed knees, looking like an Austinized mix of Michael Stipe and William Faulkner. At 49 years old, he's..."

Feb. 24, 2023 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

SXSW Adds Iron Man, Captain Kirk, New Order to Speaker List

Robert Downey Jr., William Shatner, Deepak Chopra headed to Austin

"...at Netflix Jeremi Gorman, founder and CEO of MediaLink Michael Kassan, and Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing and..."

Feb. 14, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Jane Leo, a Sharon Jones tribute, a Genuine Joe fundraiser, and more recommended shows

"...comfortable with the occasional jazzy turn of phrase.  – Michael Toland Cécile McLorin SalvantBass Concert Hall, Saturday 11..."

Feb. 10, 2023 Music Column by Kriss Conklin

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Ruthie Foster, Booker T. Jones, Kate Kortum, Hyd, and more local shows worth braving the chill

"...Booker Taliaferro Jones Jr. turned 78 on Nov. 12. Sample highlights by the decade: Born in Memphis, 1944, he..."

Nov. 18, 2022 Music Column by Doug Freeman

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A BLK REVOLUTION, Channel Tres, Smashing Pumpkins, the Austin Record Convention, and more local music related shows worth seeing

"...Plunged into the pandemic, Austin's Juwan Elcock – formerly Sam Houston – let his Americana act wash away. Immersed..."

Sept. 30, 2022 Music Column by Christina Garcia

SXSW Announces Grand Jury Award Winners

Austinite Iliana Sosa wins twice for What We Leave Behind

"...Carr) Texas Shorts Winner: "Folk Frontera" (D: Alejandra Vasquez, Sam Osborn) Special Jury Recognition for Vision: "Birds" (D: Katherine..."

March 16, 2022 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Silvana Estrada, Rochelle & the Sidewinders, Loteria, Chili Cold Blood, Shemekia Copeland, and more live shows

"...country act Rattlesnake Milk and ex-Strange Boys songwriter Ryan Sambol open up along with newer outfit the Honky Tonk..."

Jan. 28, 2022 Music Column by Christina Garcia

Crucial Concert Countdown: New Year’s Eve Edition

"...this gig won't be a roof-raising, soul-stirring good time. – Michael Toland Nané NYE w/ BLK ODYSSY, TC SuperstarEmpire Control..."

Dec. 24, 2021 Music Column by Greg Stitt

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Paul Wall, Why Bonnie, Jim Keller, El Combo Oscuro, and a Punk Rock Lottery lead our recommended shows

"...Keller buddies up with ATX blue chippers Jonas Wilson, Sam Pankey, David Boyle, and Falcon Valdez for a free,..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Music Column by Julian Towers

Austin Film Festival Announces 2021 Award Winners

Larry Flynt for President, Disfluency take top nods

"...• Documentary Feature: With This Breath I Fly, D: Sam French and Clementine Malpas (read our review here) •..."

Nov. 2, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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