iLLfest, Perfume Genius, Röyksopp, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Keep your ears open for these shows

"...lyricist That Mexican OT, best known for his 2023 Paul Wall-featured single “Johnny Dang,” will also perform. Belgian drum..."

May 30, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Celebrating Black Austin, Telling Stories, and Ducks Galore in This Weekend’s Events

Our arts and culture recommendations to keep you busy

"...New Wave gem wherein a crook on the lam (Jean-Paul Belmondo) pursues romance with an aspiring journalist (Jean Seberg)..."

May 23, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Hot Luck, Vibe Vault, No Idea, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

A smattering of sound suggestions

"...advocate Nagavalli at this eclectic show.   – Carys Anderson Hot Luck Festival..."

May 23, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

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

Recommended happenings for your calendar's enjoyment

"...this Bolm Arts project assures us.   – Carys Anderson “Roots Unveiled: Exploring the Chinese Experience”..."

May 16, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Psych, Blues, and Conjunto Festivals Headline Our Crucial Concerts

This week's recommended live offerings

"...$75 while weekend passes request $200.   – Carys Anderson Rancho Alegre Conjunto Music Festival..."

April 25, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Art Prom, Pup Crawl, Eeyore’s Birthday, and More Recommended Events

A smattering of ways to fill your weekend

"...win money, but there are prizes.   – Carys Anderson Iana Nikutina: “Many Faces, One Force”..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Another Classic Summer of Films at the Paramount

Casablanca and Breathless open the season May 22

"...the kids at home for an evening screening of Paul Thomas Anderson's reimagining of Upton Sinclair's masterpiece, Oil!, the..."

April 9, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Drag DJ, Ducks Ltd., and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

All kinds of sounds can be found around town

"...completing the melodic guitar rock trifecta.   – Carys Anderson Chaparelle..."

April 4, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Art, Movies, Sports, and More Recommended Events

Pack your weekend with the best happenings around town

"...of American modernism” Georgia O’Keeffe gets her flowers in Paul Wagner’s admiring documentary narrated by Hugh Dancy. (Wife Claire..."

March 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Friendship Brings Awkward Hugs and Comedy Giants to South by Southwest

Director Andrew DeYoung gets matey with Paul Rudd and Tim Robinson

"...the dark and touching comedy starring Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd receiving its U.S. premiere at South by Southwest...."

March 9, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

In The Lost Lands

Action-fantasy based on a George R.R. Martin short story

"...Directed by: Paul W.S. Anderson. Starring: Dave Bautista, Milla Jovovich, Arly Jover,..."

March 7, 2025 Movie Review

35 Recommended SXSW Music Acts

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

"...joint EP Mi$fits in the Park.   – Carys Anderson Ali..."

March 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Modernform, Chat Pile, and More Crucial Concerts

Metal, punk, Mary J, and more worth seeing

"...Demmell (Machinehead, Vio-lence), bassist Kyle Sanders, and Slayer drummer Paul Bostaph. “A lot of my friends and people in..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

A Winter Formal, a Yellow Brick Ball, and More Recommended Events

Arts and culture happenings for the weekend

"...do-gooder bash, which begins at 2pm.   – Carys Anderson Lord of the Rings Day..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Punk, Noise, and Dolly in This Week’s Crucial Concerts

Shows to see this weekend and beyond

"...of punk and rockabilly. Led by snarling vocalist/guitarist P. Paul Fenech, the band borrowed their defining term from a..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

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

Charley Crockett, DJ Paul, and more crucial concerts

"...Big Bill round out Friday’s bill.   – Carys Anderson RestFest..."

Dec. 27, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Uncle Lucius, Norman BA$E, and More Holiday-Adjacent Live Shows

Crucial concerts for the week to keep you out and about

"...joy from music and celebration with a great crowd. Paul Klemperer & The Festivians (plus special guests) are running..."

Dec. 20, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

A Drag Fest, Nutcracker, and Puppets in This Week’s Events

Lots of weekend events to keep you occupied

"...you can pretend we do. There’s also Christopher Walken! Paul Reubens for a hot second! Michael Keaton’s Batman, developed..."

Dec. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

A Surreal Party, a Dead Parade, and More Recommended Events

Liven up your weekend with these undead events

"...party runs from 12 to 6pm.   – Carys Anderson Gardening for Birds & Pollinators..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Ravyn Lenae, Spoon, the Magnetic Fields, and More Crucial Concerts

Plan your week in music with a little help from these recommendations

"...be more than an R&B student.   – Carys Anderson Austin Ghoul Gang Movie & Music Night..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Chappell Roan Says ACL Performance Is Her Last of the Year, and More Surprises From Weekend Two

The heat lingered at sets from Vince Staples, Dua Lipa, Jeezy, and more

"...Franklin’s “Rock Steady,” and “Come Down” by funk/hip-hop powerhouse Anderson .Paak. – Haris Qureshi Australian Bard Paul Kelly Revisits..."

Oct. 14, 2024 Music Post by Doug Freeman

S.L. Houser, TsuShiMaMiRe, and More Crucial Concerts

Plus country jams, doom metal, and a jazz tag team

"...Above Us highlights their unwavering admiration for Afrobeat and Paul Simon while also charting more mature, melancholy territory (“The..."

Oct. 11, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Sturgill Simpson Stays Outlaw, Tyler, the Creator Gets Sentimental, and Other ACL Sunday Highlights

The fest stayed sunny on the final day of the first weekend

"...in 2024 has a gay old time. – Carys Anderson Cannons’ Groove Challenges Midafternoon Lethargy..."

Oct. 7, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

ArmadilloCon, Art, a Hot Sauce Hootenanny, and More Recommended Events

Get out and get spicy this weekend

"...break from all this hard work.   – Carys Anderson Asian Eats ATX After Dark..."

Sept. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Hot Sauce Fest, Bat Fest, and More Crucial Concerts

Mitski, Childish Gambino, Lucinda Williams, and others worth hearing

"...Shirley Bassey would surely agree, but let’s not forget Paul Wall. The Houston word-bender cuts a sharp picture these..."

Sept. 6, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Fantastic Fest Announces Five Secret Screenings ... But What Are They?

Guess the titles and you could win a badge for next year's fest

"...Be Blood, complete with an unexpected appearance by director Paul Thomas Anderson...."

Aug. 30, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Hey, Look! It’s the Crucial Concerts for This Week.

Cooling temperatures mean no reasons not to go out and see some music

"...opens with equally slick, soul-tinged hip-hop.   – Carys Anderson Sexyy Red: Sexyy Red 4 President Tour..."

Aug. 30, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Some Local Arts, Pride, and More Recommended Events

Plan your Austin weekend

"...of the landmark environmental documentary from Anlo Sepulveda and Paul Collins. A decade after Yakona made its debut at..."

Aug. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

How Chef Thai Changthong Turned His Mom’s Home Cooking Into Austin’s Most Sought-After Street Food

From food stall to brick-and-mortar in under a year

"...cilantro and doing basic prep for Satay off of Anderson, one of the first Thai restaurants in town, which..."

July 19, 2024 Food Feature by Evan Rodriguez

Jon Muq Album Release, Hole in the Wall Anniversary, and More Crucial Concerts

All manner of sounds for every ear

"...acoustic strums, and Muq’s honeyed vocals.   – Carys Anderson The Queers, Noogy, Josh Langford Music, the Butts, Dropped..."

May 31, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

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