Record Store Day, Formula 1, Dyke March, and More Event Recommendations

Your weekend is spoken for

"...to Veep or the best biting bits of Saturday Night Live, as the increasing stakes can’t help but be..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Review: Austin Rainbow Theatre’s Sordid Lives

Company’s inaugural production resurrects Del Shores’ queer Texas classic with gusto

"...down, director Christopher Preslar let the audience know that night's show would be their first-ever performance: basically a dress..."

Oct. 13, 2023 Arts Feature by James Scott

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Blues on the Green, Texas punk tales, and more recommended local shows

"...event, and this year's series pared down to a two-night showcase. On Tuesday, Nashville's Devon Gilfillian brings his percussion-driven..."

July 14, 2023 Music Column by Doug Freeman

Qmmunity: Celebrating Latinx Legends

Tatiana Cholula talks about refusing American assimilation in favor of celebrating Latinx culture through drag show Divina

"...modern hitmakers like Kali Uchis – as well as nights with no theme, "motivating our cast and guest performers..."

March 31, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Finding Your Pride

Drip Drop 10 brings urban LGBTQ music to the forefront, plus did you hear it’s Austin Pride this weekend?

"...the same way I've held on to that hot night dancing at Oilcan's...."

Aug. 19, 2022 Column by James Scott

The Far Out Is Having a Moment

Scrappy South Austin venue is building a major presence in the city’s live music ecosystem

"..."It's got the vibe, and it's got the capacity. That's what matters."..."

May 13, 2022 Music Feature by Chad Swiatecki

Meanwhile Brewing’s National Beer Day at Loro; C-C-Cake Club Congregates; Fojtasek Everywhere You Look, So Very Very Much Sushi, and How About That Sweet Live Fire Action, Hoss?

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

"...resulting from a citywide cake-making competition orchestrated by the Capital Confectioners Cake Club at ACC’s Highland Campus. Sculpted cakes,..."

April 6, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Most Memorable Moments of Friday’s ACL Fest

Megan, Miley, Maidza, and one really long line

"...plagued many attendees’ exit at the end of the night, as the festival sent an 8:15pm update warning of..."

Oct. 2, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Forget Decorum: Music Fans Holler Their Appreciation for the Symphony

And the classical music crowd goes wild

"...looking at all those instrumentalists sharing a stage that night felt like a wonder, like something impossible made real...."

May 28, 2021 Features Feature by Robert Faires

Mama Duke Drops “Braggadocious” Debut Album Ballsy

Local rapper celebrates release with a five-hour livestream concert

"...proves she’s just that on her 10-track album dropping tonight (Dec. 18) at midnight – although she might use..."

Dec. 18, 2020 Qmmunity Post by Lilli Hime

Is Austin Big Enough for Both MLS and USL Soccer Teams?

Rival sports titans square off in soccer city

"...his MLS franchise, Columbus Crew SC, from the Ohio capital to the Texas capital. While Epstein denies he wanted..."

June 28, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Qmmunity: SXSW Gets Queer’d

Whether or not you’re carrying a badge, we’ve got the q’d events for you

"...the Boss on Sunday. Wanna hang? Come out Friday night to L&B's kickoff for a QT meet-and-greet. I'll be..."

March 8, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Public Notice: Peace on Earth, Good Will to Most

A final look forward at the start of the end of the CodeNEXT process

"...Capital Metro has announced their holiday service schedule, including an..."

Dec. 22, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Playback: Gone Unsane

Unsane bassist just left Austin for Italy, while SXSW eschews Sonicbids to bring their submissions process in-house

"...So notes the Texas state capital's latest expat, low-end on nearly three decades of surging..."

July 28, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

AISD’s Big Balancing Act

The Austin Independent School District is considering bringing a $1 billion bond to voters in November. That's a lot of money. What all would it do? And can the package keep everybody happy?

"...Currently set at $0.113, I&S pays off bonds for capital expenses like schools and buses. The big advantage there..."

June 23, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Playback: Greetings From Euphoria

Austin’s best spring festival – correction, “experience” – faces competition after idyllic sixth year

"...things that light up (hula hoops, gloves, shoes). Ball caps covered in enamel pins designating concerts attended, human-fox hybrid..."

April 14, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Gay Place

Support our talented local queer artists this holiday season

"...queering with musicmakers Popper Burns, Chris Conde, Dylan Reece, Cap'n Tits, and Mouthfeel. Plus, a Sexy Santa Booth! Fri.,..."

Dec. 16, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

Year of the Booster

The 2015-16 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Turnout for the ceremony was lighter than usual; the Cap City Comedy Club showroom was less than half full,..."

May 25, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Gay Place

Space on TV solely for LGBTQIA ladies has been scant since that mediocre Showtime series

"...note – come out and mingle with "Gay Place" tonight at Spider House for a gay take on summer..."

May 13, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place: Austin's Gay Days

We've got all the Pride info and sneak peeks into a very gay fall season.

"...put down all differences to come together for one night to show solidarity for the often-factious Ls, Gs, Bs,..."

Aug. 28, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place: Big Proud Bomb

It's not an anti-Pride: It's Queerbomb!

"...QueerTan Kirtan Chant together, communally, the night before Queerbomb. Fri., June 5, 7:30-9pm. Soma Vida, 1210..."

June 5, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

On Leaving Dove Springs

A meditation on neighborhood, fear, family, and change

"...a clumsy attempt to access the door lock. One night while I was on the phone, I heard something..."

Aug. 22, 2014 News Feature by Sam Anderson-Ramos

Review: Jimmy Pardo

Beware getting in the line of fire of this crowd-work master

"...His three-night stand at Cap City Comedy Club last weekend included..."

June 25, 2014 Arts Post by Russ Espinoza

Groover's Paradise

The Hole in the Wall has seen it all

"...thing for those two to show up from playing all-night card games ready to keep drinking...."

June 20, 2014 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Band Announcement, Part III

1,500 of some 2,000 showcasing acts now vetted

"...Sonny Knight & the Lakers (Minneapolis, Minn.)..."

Jan. 7, 2014 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Reckless & Romantic

Two bands joined at the lips – Sabrina Ellis

"...competitive choir, and even the school orchestra, provided vital escape...."

Feb. 15, 2013 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Gay Place: NICE GUNS

That's it, darlin', show off those AK-40-heavens. It's a gun show!

"...trucks, these weapons of mass affection, roll, for one night, to the sport that not only has a "top"..."

Aug. 17, 2012 Column by Kate X Messer

Playback

Q: What do you get when you combine the Continental Club, Trophy's, and the Rome Inn? A: C-Boy's.

"...the quality of the lineup. The pinnacle was Saturday night's performance by Black Lips. They shook the crowd out..."

May 4, 2012 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

One, Two, Tres, Cuatro: Roadie

The shot about midway through 'Roadie' that travels from her sparkling shoes slowly up to her beaming face – that's Margaret Moser.

"...Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar is showing Roadie on Monday night, March 5, as part of the Austin Film Society's..."

March 2, 2012 Music Column by Margaret Moser

Gay Place

Happy Thanksgiving, gaybirds!

"...a humble li'l rhizome bursts new life, and this night signals a rebirth for Austin's beloved collective. Come learn..."

Nov. 25, 2011 Column by Kate X Messer

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