Affordable Art, Cine Las Americas, Adult Books, and More Weekend Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar's enjoyment

"...pinky-finger-sized record store, Needle on the Records, with vintage posters plastered across its small interior walls. “The music theme..."

May 16, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

God, Texas, and Film Incentives

The devil's in the details for Texas' multibillion dollar plan

"...22 may have Senate Finance Committee Chair Joan Huffman, R-Houston, listed as author, but it's Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick..."

April 24, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Psych, Blues, and Conjunto Festivals Headline Our Crucial Concerts

This week's recommended live offerings

"...Yo La Tengo and Dinosaur Jr. wrap Sunday) to post-punk contemporaries (Day 2 act Wombo) to post-rock torchbearers (Godspeed..."

April 25, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Restaurant Review: Micklethwait Craft Meats’ Freshly Opened Brick-and-Mortar

Food truck’s long-awaited Springdale shop keeps up the standard of excellence

"...how Austin barbecue isn’t as good as Lockhart or Houston or North Carolina or Memphis (or, God help us,..."

April 25, 2025 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...7% in a few minutes after Trump’s Truth Social post announcing the delay, and that jump sharply reversed days..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature

One Week After Warning of School Consolidations, AISD May Have Its First Target

Dobie Middle School low test scores create risk of TEA takeover

"...over the entire school district, just as it has Houston ISD. “This means that they could replace our current..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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

Get out and get arty

"...Harris County Medical Examiner’s Office regarding the cases of Houston’s “Lost Boys.” In a gripping new book, journalist Lise..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

McConaughey and Harrelson Ask Texas Senators for New Film Incentives

New fund would smooth out cash crunches ... for culture warriors

"...thousands of jobs. Senate Finance Committee Chair Joan Huffman, R-Houston, added that production supported by TMIIIP has had “a..."

April 1, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Self Portraits, Carnivals, and Cannibalism in Our Recommended Events

The weekend in arts and culture

"...firm Smith Barney, and so he instead dedicated his post-graduation time to stand-up throughout the L.A. club landscape while..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

SXSW Film Review: Luv Ya, Bum!

How Houston Oilers coach Bum Phillips led with kindness

"...When I was a postgrad at UT Austin, I was hired as the TA..."

March 14, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Crucial Concerts to Enjoy as SXSW Wanes

Embrace the anarchy or wait for the masses to depart

"...and the Witch Fingers top Thursday’s bill, while Aussie post-punk outfit Coldwave and Brooklyn’s TVOD lead Friday.   –..."

March 14, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

35 Recommended SXSW Music Acts

From rock to new age to Irish traditional, these are the incoming artists to see

"...Ace slightly resembles, the MC taps hometown locales (“DEAR HOUSTON”) and inner turmoil (“Going Through It”) in his poetry...."

March 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...When Texans Say Abort: Guess what? Most Texans say..."

Feb. 14, 2025 News Feature

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Travel news for history buffs, art appreciators, foodies, and more

"...philanthropist, and a leading advocate for the arts in Houston and beyond. She passed away peacefully on Dec. 22..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

As ICE Sweeps Reach Austin, Area Schools Prepare for Potential of Campus Arrests

State police will team with federal agencies in immigration arrests

"...The photo from Houston shows a beige neighborhood of big houses with brick..."

Jan. 31, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

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

Recommended shows for the week ahead

"...30, you’ll get a sneak peek into the “hare”-brained postapocalyptic story through MK’s sounds and onstage shadow projects. Make..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Trans Rights, Comedy Nights, and More Recommended Weekend Events

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...of grief only members of a diaspora can understand. Houston-born photographer and activist Irene Antonia Diane Reece concentrates on..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin Film Society Announces Recipients of 2024 Grants for Short Films

Rising filmmakers from around the state get essential support

"..."Amanece" Julián Fernández Garnik (Austin, TX) Narrative Short in Post-Production Iker, a nine-year-old boy in Puerto Rico, navigates the..."

Jan. 8, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Crucial Concerts for the Week Ahead

The Point, Wild Heaven, Chris Acker, and more

"...with a killer no-cost showcase of local alt-rock. Melodic post-punks Witches Exist headline on the heels of October single..."

Jan. 3, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Live Music Recommendations for Post-Xmas and New Year's

Charley Crockett, DJ Paul, and more crucial concerts

"...San Antonio darkwaver Night Ritualz leads his other electronic-tinged post-punk with an English groan. Both singable and club ready,..."

Dec. 27, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Buddies: Donald Trump’s pick for U.S. ambassador to Italy? Houston billionaire Tilman Fertitta, owner of the Houston Rockets and..."

Dec. 27, 2024 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...recently made progress on a project that would connect Houston with the Dallas Metroplex. But Republicans in the Texas..."

Dec. 13, 2024 News Feature

A Free Show, Holiday Hootenanny, and More Crucial Concerts

Gary Clark Jr., Geto Gala, Robert Earl Keen, and more recommended shows

"...shindig moves indoors, where noise masters Borzoi pummel and post-punks Queen Serene celebrate a new split-single with experimental outfit..."

Dec. 13, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Xmas Bazaars, Xmas Movies, Xbox Parties, and More Recommended Events

Get your weekdays planned out

"...Dec. 27, where the playwright and director conduct a post-show talk back.   – James Scott Freddy Got Fingered..."

Dec. 13, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

International Musicians Keep Austin’s Scene Alive, but They Struggle to Stay

Putting the “world” in Live Music Capital of the World

"...As Sissa considered his post-college options, he went through a list of cities –..."

Nov. 29, 2024 News Feature by Benton Graham

Michelin Guide Delivers Stars to Austin Restaurants

Craft Omakase, Barley Swine among one-star awardees

"...At a ceremony in Houston last night, Michelin Guide announced the awardees for its..."

Nov. 12, 2024 Food Post by Kimberley Jones

Art on Waller Creek, Drag on Congress, and More Recommended Events

Step outside and appreciate some art

"...Flair Magazine and returns for its 14th (but first post-pandemic) symposium. Keynote speakers include Colm Tóibin (Brooklyn) and Ayad..."

Nov. 8, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup

Baby Buc-ee's, a bonfire ban, and bluebonnet planting top our fall news

"...Burn ban. The final performance of award-winning, Houston-based artist, and composer Lisa E. Harris’ four-part performance series,..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Food & Wine Fest, Día de los Muertos, Celtic Fest, and More Recommended Events

Wake the dead, toss some cabers, and much more

"...contest that promises prizes from such cinema-celebrators as formerly Houston-based Super Yaki, rental shop We Luv Video, and social..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

SXSW 2025 Taps the Ting Tings, Jad Fair, and Colin Newman of Wire

Multimedia fest returns March 10-15

"...(Amsterdam NETHERLANDS) Pug Johnson (Beaumont TX) Quiet Money Dot (Houston TX) Really Good Time (Dublin IRELAND) Rowena Wise (Melbourne..."

Oct. 29, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

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