Books, Sculpture, and Weed Lead Our Recommended Arts Events

It'd be a lot cooler if you went to one of these events this week

"...offerings.   – Cat McCarrey “Ode to the Book” Opening..."

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Short n’ Sweet

More events, less column is just what the editor ordered

"...Austinites to a night of Bollywood magic at this Congress sober spot. Cheers, Queers! Happy Hour..."

April 19, 2024 Column by James Scott

Sentimental Family Band Isn’t Hung Up on the High Times

The softie ex-art-rockers arrive at Austin’s honky-tonk revival

"...This is what Sagebrush was made for. The South Congress honky-tonk is full to the brim. Dancers swirl on..."

April 12, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Mini Music Fests Abound in This Week's Crucial Concerts

Country, hip-hop, pop, and more shows worth the cover

"...under singer-songwriter Woot Talley’s band and the horn-fueled Rhythm Congress.   – Rachel Rascoe Aterciopelados..."

April 12, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

No Beyoncé, Lots of Jelly Roll, and More Takeaways From the CMT Music Awards

Best and worst moments from the ceremony’s uneven Moody Center return

"...the Longhorn Band outside, and Huntsville native Cody Johnson’s opening performance of “That’s Texas” in front of a backdrop..."

April 8, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Soundscapes, Bat Books, and More Arts Events for the Week

Things to do when you're not staring at an interloping moon

"...artists housed at the Canopy complex on Springdale Road open their studios to the public, allowing an intimate look..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

An Allergy-Friendly Guide to Eating at South by Southwest

Keep filled up and fueled up during the festival without risking your health

"...something that looks like ketchup on a cracker. So open wide for this Austin minichain’s delicious, fluffy, and gigantic..."

March 8, 2024 Food Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Off Beat: The Four Horsemen of the SXSW Music-pocalypse

Trying on four local personifications of fest success

"...series returning for its 25th year between the South Congress Jo’s Coffee and Hotel San José. Day lineups aren’t..."

March 8, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

Parks, Gardens, Pisces, and More Arts Events for the Week

Get out and get arty, away from the SXSW crowds

"...Come explore the new Big Medium space on South Congress, its gallery recently refurbished after a fire and freshly..."

March 8, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Election Day, STEM Day, Amplify Austin Day, and More Days to Remember This Week

Our guide to community events for the week

"...who represents us in the courts, Legislature, and U.S. Congress and Senate. Turnout is hovering around a dismally low..."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Opera Fights, Puppet Plays, and More Arty Events

Get an arts fix this week

"...up the lineup: Ivy Le, host of queer comedy open-mic Tongue in Cheek and nature pod FOGO: Fear of..."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Scotty: In other good news, on Wednesday, members of Congress introduced the Connect the Grid Act, which would require..."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Texas travel news and more

"...Servantes have appeared on the James Beard list since opening in 2020 in a store front across the street..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Qmmunity: News of the Queer Austin World

Updates and new creative opportunities in Austin’s queer scene

"...recently announced their expansion into San Antonio with an opening date set for this month. Barbs and Swan Dive..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Column by James Scott

Big Medium Holds Fundraiser Following Big Fire

Arts community hub is set to recover – creatively as ever

"...fire at Big Medium’s new place at 4201 S. Congress, the conflagration that damaged their “No Kings But Us”..."

Jan. 28, 2024 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Debate Over How and Whether to Jail Kids in Austin Is Just Getting Started

Travis County proposes a new facility to hold kids accused of crimes

"...County. It sits on several acres drawn back from Congress Avenue near Oltorf Street in South Austin, in such..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Giddy Ups Owner Nancy M. Morgan Welcomed All, and Didn’t Put Up With Disrespect

Three-day celebration remembers the beloved honky-tonk owner

"...– now C-Boy’s Heart & Soul – on South Congress in 1995 and found her forever home at Giddy..."

Jan. 24, 2024 Music Post by Patrick Beach

How Acclaimed Sushi Chef Tyson Cole Achieved His Dreams in Austin and Beyond

The chef behind Uchi (and several more notable restaurants) gets Hai all the time

"...he took a job in a Japanese restaurant on Congress Avenue in 1992...."

Jan. 19, 2024 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Qmmunity: Brrr, It’s Cold in Here

Shake off the icicles and step out on the gay Austin streets with these queer events

"...7pm. The Far Out Lounge & Stage, 8504 S. Congress. $10. instagram.com/digger_of_dirt...."

Jan. 19, 2024 Column by James Scott

Swedish Hill Is Kind of Closing; Hong Kong Supermarket, C’est Finis; Dry January Is a Good Idea All Over; But, Oh Boy, We Still Wine an Awful Lot; and More

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

"...freshly baked breads; and this interim place will be open seven days a week, 7am-5pm. Exactly when this “Little”..."

Jan. 10, 2024 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Christmastime Yum, New Year’s Noms, Jo’s Spikes Coffee Winterwise, Hoboken Pie Ventures Beyond Pizza, and More

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

"...Lobster on Mopac (12709 N. Mopac) will also be open for your dining pleasure – on Sun., Dec. 24,..."

Dec. 20, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Qmmunity: Stop, Drop, and Shop

Qmmunity advises on what local places are best for gay gift shopping this year

"...Sat., Dec. 9, 7pm. Stateside at the Paramount, 719 Congress. $25-65. instagram.com/fatbottomcabaret...."

Dec. 8, 2023 Column by James Scott

NADC Burger Goes Brick-and-Mortar, Birdie’s Reprises Bistro Remy, Luminaire Gets Spanish with Wines, the Oyster Is (Part of) épicerie’s World, and More

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

"...concept he started with professional skateboarder Neen Williams, and opened it all brick-and-mortar right next door. NADC Burger (1007..."

Dec. 6, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Qmmunity: Red Ribbon Revelries

Local Austin health orgs celebrate World AIDS Day 35 with fun and educational events

"...and Tearjerk. Thu., Nov. 30, 9pm. Sagebrush, 5500 S. Congress. $10. instagram.com/pelvis_wrestley...."

Dec. 1, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Starry, Starry Night

The Jigglewatts Burlesque Revue invites Austin to celebrate the nighttime at their Starry Soirée

"...and Tearjerk. Thu., Nov. 30, 9pm. Sagebrush, 5500 S. Congress. $10. instagram.com/pelvis_wrestley. Extra! Extra!..."

Nov. 24, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Transitioning to the Big Screen

For Qmmunity Editor James Scott’s birthday, and Transgender Awareness Week, five trans movie recommendations

"...1-3pm. The Far Out Lounge & Stage, 8504 S. Congress. instagram.com/playdate.atx...."

Nov. 17, 2023 Column by James Scott

Amid Near-Miss Crisis, City Fast-Tracks Safety Tech at Airport

Meanwhile Reps. Doggett and Casar urge federal action

"...example to stress that "the FAA [Federal Aviation Administration], Congress, and the aviation industry must treat these near-misses as..."

Nov. 17, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Thanksgiving Dining, Intero Opens Poeta, Boggy Creek Farm Goes Theatrical, Eastciders Gets Pumped, Taco Mafia’s on the Air, and More

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

"...culinary savants of Intero on E. Cesar Chavez, are opening an all-day Italian diner called Poeta – in the..."

Nov. 15, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

A New Chapter for Austin’s Small Bookstores

From serving neighborhoods to serving wine, how innovative local booksellers are filling the shelves

"...so, no fewer than three entirely new bookstores have opened in Austin. Another one changed hands and rebooted (somewhat)...."

Nov. 10, 2023 Arts Feature by Joe Gross

Five Themes at This Year’s Texas Book Festival

What’s hot, what’s intriguing, and who’s gonna be at the annual literary bonanza

"...Planet (Nov. 11, 4pm, Book TV on C-SPAN 2, Congress and 11th) and two spins on the topic of..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Arts Column by Kimberley Jones

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