Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Timbeko, Shinyribs, TC Superstar, an Exquisite Corpse, and more recommended shows for the week

"...larger scale, compared to the event's 2020 origins at Monkeywrench Books. "We noticed there weren't a lot of opportunities..."

Dec. 30, 2022 Music Column by Kriss Conklin

"Very Queer and Very Hip-Hop”: ATX Interfaces Cuts the Crap With Community-Based Art Programming

Through open mics, artist showcases, a zine, and more, the arts org seeks to amplify marginalized voices

"...the open mics had to move to North Loop's MonkeyWrench Books to accommodate the larger audience. "It was the..."

May 21, 2021 Arts Feature by Laiken Neumann

Austin Mutual Aid Organizations Share Resources During COVID-19 and Beyond

Looking for solidarity, not charity

"...which operates a mutual aid center out of Monkey­Wrench Books and takes in donations from 4-8pm, comprises a more..."

Aug. 21, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Qmmunity: Austin’s Queer Community Feels Effects of SXSW Cancellation

Now's the time show local support however you can

"...trans, GNC, disabled, women, and otherwise marginalized artists! 7-9pm. MonkeyWrench Books, 110 E. North Loop. www.fb.com/atxinterfaces...."

March 13, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

Qmmunity: Don’t Hibernate This Cuffing Season

From football to The L Word, there’s lots to watch queerly this week

"...Hyah, Qween Paz, and Trojuan Henderson! Third Wednesdays, 7pm. Monkeywrench Books, 110 E. North Loop...."

Dec. 13, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Faster Than Sound: A Month in Austin Rap

Three top-grade hip-hop albums emerged this fall. Let’s recap.

"...series/open mic ATX Interfaces on Dec. 18, 7pm at Monkeywrench Books. Mike Melinoe..."

Dec. 13, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

10 Must-Visit Independent Austin Bookstores

For those still enamored by the written word

"...what the people there are reading. What kind of books are they surrounding themselves with? Where do they go..."

June 29, 2019 Arts Post by Sam Russek

Draw for Fun Offers Inclusive and Welcoming Space for Artists

Robin Borre strives to make art accessible to all

"...materials pervade, a myriad of alternatives are available at Monkeywrench Books, including “textured paper, tracing paper, Bristol, and a..."

July 19, 2018 Events Post by Benjamin Speigner

Zines on the Central Library Shelves

The city works to recognize and grow zine culture in Austin

"...2014, when around 100 zines were donated from Farewell Books and MonkeyWrench Books, longtime promoters of zine culture. It..."

May 4, 2018 Arts Feature by Leticia Urieta

Getting a Read on the State of Anti-State Bookstores

Brave New Books and Monkeywrench Books keep thinking outside the mainstream

"...turning its cogs. Out of this soil sprang two bookstores, different yet similar enough in their radical approach for..."

Feb. 9, 2018 Arts Feature by Taylor Prewitt

The First Austin Bookstore Crawl

This combo self-guided tour and scavenger hunt gives readers a new reason to seek out local lit sellers

"...You wouldn't expect Austin's first bookstore crawl – a literary spin on the social pilgrimages..."

April 28, 2017 Arts Feature by Rosalind Faires

Gay Place

Hot days, hotter nights – it's springtime in the ATX

"...for LGBTQ prisoners in Texas. Sun., April 17, 4-6pm. MonkeyWrench Books, 110 E. North Loop, 512/766-6925. Donations welcome. www.fb.com/austinanarchistblackcross...."

April 15, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

Monkeywrench Books: Back in Business

Monkeywrench Books soft reopening & potluck today!

"...Attention all bookworms and anarchists: Monkeywrench Books celebrates their soft reopening with a potluck, and..."

Feb. 5, 2015 Qmmunity Post by Blake McCoy

Civics 101

"...Group Be there or be a capitalist stooge. 7-9pm. MonkeyWrench Books, 110 E. North Loop. www.monkeywrenchbooks.org, www.jacobinmag.com. Ongoing..."

Oct. 24, 2014 News Column

Civics 101

"...fiction can have on anarchist and radical struggle. 7-8pm. MonkeyWrench Books, 110 E. North Loop. Free, but donations are..."

March 14, 2014 News Column

Civics 101

"...fiction can have on anarchist and radical struggle. 7-8pm. MonkeyWrench Books, 110 E. North Loop. Free, donations encouraged. www.monkeywrenchbooks.org...."

March 7, 2014 News Column

Civics 101

"...his latest series of interviews with Noam Chomsky. 7pm. MonkeyWrench Books, 110 E. North Loop...."

Feb. 28, 2014 News Column

Civics 101

"...work for social change at the same time. 7pm. MonkeyWrench Books, 110 E. North Loop, 512/407-6925. Free. Monday 16..."

Sept. 13, 2013 News Column

Civics 101

"...wisdom and confronting the crises of our time. 7pm. MonkeyWrench Books, 110 E. North Loop, 512/407-6925. Free. Friday 06..."

Sept. 6, 2013 News Column

Civics 101

"...to bring the anarchist movement closer to home. 7pm. MonkeyWrench Books, 110 E. North Loop, 512/407-6925. Free. www.facebook.com/events/220350241447298/. Tuesday..."

July 26, 2013 News Column

Civics 101

"...Stay for a performance from punk band Blacksploitation. 6pm. MonkeyWrench Books, 110 E. North Loop, 512/407-6925. Free, donations encouraged...."

July 19, 2013 News Column

Civics 101

"...to read the book beforehand. Copies are available at MonkeyWrench Books. 5604 Manor Rd. Free. www.facebook.com/events/249009268557120. Monday 15..."

July 12, 2013 News Column

Summer Fun: Join the (Book) Club

Summer reading programs for Austinites young and old

"...I just want three months with a stack of books and no interruptions...."

May 15, 2013 Books Post by Monica Riese

Cat Art and Craft Beer and Vegan Bake Sales, Oh My!

Two events, three locations; As Austin as Austin gets

"...will be at Counter Culture and the other at MonkeyWrench Books (110 E North Loop)...."

April 24, 2013 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Civics 101

"...his documentary on the working children in Nepal. 8pm. MonkeyWrench Books, 110 E. North Loop, 407-6925. Free. www.monkeywrenchbooks.org...."

April 12, 2013 News Column

Civics 101

"...lessons can be learned for 21st century protest. 6pm. MonkeyWrench Books, 110 E. North Loop. www.monkeywrenchbooks.org...."

April 5, 2013 News Column

Civics 101

"...and anti-racist groups in 1960s and 1970s Austin. 7pm. MonkeyWrench Books, 110 E. North Loop. Free. www.monkeywrenchbooks.org. Thursday 28..."

March 22, 2013 News Column

Civics 101

"...Democracy Prevention: The Politics of the U.S.-Egyptian Alliance. 7pm. MonkeyWrench Books, 110 E. North Loop...."

Feb. 15, 2013 News Column

Civics 101

"...and feminist groups in the Sixties and Seventies. 7pm. MonkeyWrench Books, 110 E. North Loop. Free...."

Jan. 25, 2013 News Column

Civics 101

"...air conditioning for prisoners. What are their chances? 7pm. MonkeyWrench Books, 110 E. North Loop...."

Jan. 11, 2013 News Column

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