Squirrel Fest, a Bidi Bidi Birthday, and More Community Events

Plan your week with some of our recommended happenings around town

"...changes to a program known as Home Options for Middle-Income Empowerment (HOME), which Council originally authorized last year. The..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

How Austin Transformed Danny Brown

The Detroit wild card on getting his shit together (and finding H-E-B)

"...shit because I know there’s probably a lot of kids that hear me rap about doing molly and they’re..."

March 29, 2024 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

At Wit’s End: Bob Byington on His Dry New Comedy, Lousy Carter

“My career puzzles people, including myself”

"...making any reference to sobriety is tricky. Also, with middle age, I think comes this new territory where you’re..."

March 27, 2024 Screens Post by Shawn Badgley

Closing the COVID Gap at AISD

Post-pandemic, not enough students can read well. How do we get out of this ditch?

"...Holden is one of 35,000 public elementary school kids in Austin whose first years of education have involved..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Not Enough Austin ISD Seniors Are Ready for College, Per Recent Test Scores

Credentials post-high school are crucial to make a living

"...high school. In Travis County, a graduate with no kids needs to make about $24 an hour to earn..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

SXSW Film Review: I Wish You All the Best

Nonbinary teen leads coming-of-age family drama

"...they would wind up on the streets in the middle of the night for doing so. Desperate, Ben calls..."

March 13, 2024 Screens Post by Dex Wesley Parra

Queer Comedy, a Goth Market, and More Community Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar's approval

"...dogs; they’re Australian; and they’re back by popular demand! Kids and parents alike will be barkin’ up a storm..."

March 15, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

SXSW Film Review: Grand Theft Hamlet

“To be or not to be” in a virtual reality mid-pandemic? Fantastic.

"...a thing to deal with. (Sam and Pinny have kids, while Mark is the end of his immediate family..."

March 11, 2024 Screens Post by Joe Gross

Six Great Breweries Off the Beaten Path

In tumultuous times for Austin beer, these undersung gems are worth seeking out

"...moved out to the burbs, got a couple of kids, an engineering job, and a Volkswagen Arteon. But they’re..."

March 1, 2024 Food Feature by Eric Puga

The Luv Doc: Maiden Name

Unlike real kids, Sour Patch Kids don’t disappoint.

"...nephew decided he wants to be called by his middle name, which is his mom's family name. I was..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Column by The Luv Doc

Carnaval to Chili Cook-Off: This Week's Recommended Community Events

A kickoff for Black History Month, Mean Girls trivia, a farewell to boobies, and more

"...country gala. Nonprofit Rodeo Austin raises funds to benefit kids around the state with live entertainment from the legendary..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Terry Allen, ericdoa, and More Crucial Concerts

Essential Austin gigs in the coming week

"...World, there should be no shortage of opportunities for kids to develop their tuneful talents and pursue rockstar dreams...."

Feb. 2, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Crosstalk: KMFA Announces Middle Sattre’s Sophie Mathieu as 2024 Composer-in-Residence

While Mange plays final show due to anti-trans legislation

"...Music and also plays in the indie folk band Middle Sattre, will spend a year curating events, leading music..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

Briscoe’s Youthful Americana-Pop Gains Traction

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

"...growing folk affinity and multi-instrumental brickwork, paved back in middle school, soon led to songwriting. By 2019, high school..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Music Feature by Amber Williams

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...Jenny CarchmanProducers: Allyson Luchak, Ben Travers In 2019, a middle-aged couple are subjected to cyberstalking and bizarre deliveries, including..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Evil Dead Rise Star Alyssa Sutherland Discusses The Mental State

New drama looks at how rural communities are bereft of resources

"...approach towards a tragedy in which it's easier for kids with mental health issues to get deadly weapons than..."

Dec. 23, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

“Dumb” Rounds to Be Manufactured Nearby, Amid Calls to Stop Sending Them to Israel

Imprecise and massive Howitzer rounds kill civilians

"...and designated "safe zones" full of fleeing moms and kids have been hit. "The emphasis is on damage and..."

Dec. 22, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Austin Filmmaker Brings Her Rap Drama Back Home

Katherine Propper finds family in Lost Soulz at Sound Unseen Film + Music Festival

"...Angeles. He appeared as one of the Austin skate kids in her 2019 short "Street Flame," and then his..."

Dec. 1, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Opinion: The HOME Act Will Help Keep Austin Affordable and the American Dream Alive

Affordable housing in great locations helped my immigrant parents thrive in America

"...For many, that means owning a house and raising kids in the city of their choice, just like my..."

Nov. 24, 2023 Column by Valerie Zhang

State of Texas Requiring AISD to Eliminate Specific Goals for Economically Disadvantaged Black Students

Austin ISD’s official goals to be "retooled"

"...current scorecard states that 60% of economically disadvantaged Black middle schoolers should be reading at or above grade level..."

Nov. 17, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Lawsuit Filed Against Diplo and 3Ten ACL Live Over Alleged Concert Injury, and More Music News

Plus free concerts to see during Austin Studio Tour this weekend

"...to provide musical resources to elementary school students, called Kids on Key, in partnership with Strait Music. Area public..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Residential Address: Africa Night's Food, Dance, and Storytelling at Sahara Lounge

Musician Ibrahim Aminou brings West Africa to East Austin every Saturday

"...music he typically conducts and plays – with a middle slot filled by different artists every week. With food..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Music Column by Gary Lindsey

Greg Abbott Casually Spreads Misinformation About Leander ISD

Texas governor attacks LISD, claims to value Constitution

"...accurate,” the district wrote on X (fka Twitter). “Our middle school campuses have been accepting this donation since Friday..."

Sept. 18, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Austin Film Festival to Celebrate Lost's Damon Lindelof With Outstanding TV Writer Award

Fall fest also adds All of Us Strangers, The Holdovers

"...recovery named Joy (Hannah Joy of indie rock darlings Middle Kids) Chris sets about staying sober in order to..."

Sept. 14, 2023 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Austin's Hip-Hop Pioneers, in Their Own Words

The Austin History Center-archived rappers and industry innovators share stories

"...confident lyricism. While siblings Tracy and Erika were in middle school, they formed the teen group Cooly Girls in..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Review: Georgetown Palace Theatre's The Sound of Music

It may be paint-by-number, but this production captures the core of an old-fashioned musical

"...There was color-blind casting for the kids in drape jumpers. And ersatz young Nazis were costumed..."

Sept. 8, 2023 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

Review: Georgetown Palace’s The Sound of Music

Production captures the core of an old-fashioned musical

"...There was color-blind casting for the kids in drape jumpers. And ersatz young Nazis were costumed..."

Sept. 5, 2023 Arts Post by Bob Abelman

Retribution

Liam Neeson does the Liam Neeson thing, this time with exploding cars in Berlin

"...to solve the scared client problem and drop his kids off at school (because remember his wife secretly wants..."

Aug. 25, 2023 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

More Subjective Taproom Thoughts From Austin Kids

Beergardigans the Third, courtesy of local half-pints

"...to send any angry screeds to my editor. These kids are, in fact, the Beergardigans – Enzo, 11; Theo,..."

Aug. 25, 2023 Food Feature by Eric Puga

KMFA's Residency Program Gives Composers the Keys to the Station

Recapping Clarice Assad's booked-up week of improvisation in Austin

"...She gave the kids 30 minutes to come up with rhythmic performances using..."

July 7, 2023 Music Feature by Wayne Lim

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