Trans Rights, Comedy Nights, and More Recommended Weekend Events

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...capturing images of Black Americans in her attempts to protect Black history and decentralize whiteness in the artistic sphere..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Spider Sculptures, Gore Feasts, and More Arts Events

Feed your art habit with these recommended events for the week

"...collection Holy American Burnout! from Split/Lip Press. Essays woven together with cultural critique into a larger tapestry of Black..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Fantastic Fest First Wave Hits Hard

Stephen King adaptations, Arabic cinema, and Three Billboards

"...to cram horror, science fiction and even social commentary together while charming with its outrageous costumes and action...."

Aug. 8, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The AggreGAYtor: March 27

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...might not matter how much lipstick is added to Texas’ anti-marriage bill...."

March 27, 2015 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

Rising From the Halloween Flood

Rebuilding the homes – and lives – displaced by the 2013 Onion Creek floods

"...87-year-old Mattie Miller, like most residents of drought-wracked Central Texas, greeted the sounds of a storm with excitement. "I..."

Dec. 26, 2014 News Feature by Kate X Messer

The Mighty Hannibal Sees All

The Atlanta soul man has stories to tell, and who cares if they're true?

"...Lewis the congressman. All of us used to strategize together back in the 60s, Muhammad Ali, all of us...."

Aug. 27, 2008 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

Off the Record

The battle for Townes Van Zandt's legacy wages on, Willie and the Doggfather get Half Baked in Amsterdam, and Pinetop Perkins gets his mojo working

"...or is willing to do whatever it takes to protect Townes' kids," says Jeanene, who plans to reissue No..."

April 25, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

From 380 Angles

Karen Kocher's multimedia 'Austin Past and Present' tells hundreds of stories in almost as many ways.

"...find a place for all those things that work together to define Austin," she says. Austin Past & Present,..."

Aug. 15, 2003 Screens Feature by Michael May

Postmarks

Righteous readers respond to recent rape reportage, and our Best of Austin issue garners a kudo or two.

"...Protect the Victim and the Accused..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Column

In His Corner

Marcy Garriott's first documentary, Split Decision, follows the vigilant struggles of Jesus "El Matador" Chavez, who continues to be punished for a crime he has already paid for. Prior to the film's release in Austin this Friday, February 9, Garriott shares her reflections on the film and on her role as a filmmaker and activist.

"...Chavez. As writer Jan Reid wrote in a 1998 Texas Monthly article, "The irony of Jesus' exile is that..."

Feb. 9, 2001 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

Chief Countdown

Austin police prepare for A2K; Chief Stan Knee says the evening will be almost business as usual

"...its own event. In theory, it's far easier to protect and police a party you've planned than one you..."

Dec. 17, 1999 News Feature by Andy Langer

Sitting Down With Your Senator

Sarah Eckhardt goes deep on democracy, womanhood, and our era

"...She is a woman born into a deep-rooted Texas political legacy – her ancestors include congressmen and U.S...."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Solid Roots Support the Tiarras' Indie Chicana Sound

No longer Tiarra Girls, the outspoken sister trio still puts family first

"...The Tiarras have been signed to Texas-based label Lucky Hound Music, also home to Austin artists..."

July 28, 2023 Music Feature by Wayne Lim

Qmmunity: Here, There, Homoscopes

Your favorite gay ol' calendar guided by the divine celestial bodies above

"...Central Library, 710 W. Cesar Chavez. Free but RSVP. library.austintexas.gov...."

Feb. 24, 2023 Column by James Scott

A Tale of Three Sisters

Lessons from Indigenous agriculture

"...companion planting model that grows corn, squash, and beans together. "Around Thanksgiving time, when corn is being harvested, you..."

Nov. 18, 2022 Food Feature by A. Richmond

Who the Hell Is TVHeadATX?

The local wheatpasting provocateur reveals … a thing or two

"...TVHeadATX: I was born and raised in Texas, but I was up in the Dallas area. And..."

Aug. 11, 2022 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

New Districts Set the Stage for the Politics of the 2020s

The city and state begin to show their work

"...At the Texas Capitol, the Senate Special Committee on Redistricting, chaired by..."

Sept. 24, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin's First Cannabis Oil Dispensary Is Ready to Grow

Compassionate Cultivation prepares to serve epilepsy patients

"...stayed put and hoped that one day deeply conservative Texas would see the light. Thankfully for Elliot and the..."

Dec. 1, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Tovo and Casar Unfiltered on CodeNEXT

The Council members' full conversation with the Chronicle

"...listserv last night, the two units are now selling together for $1.2 million. That has quite likely replaced much..."

Sept. 14, 2017 News Post by Nick Barbaro

Public Citizen Tom “Smitty” Smith Looks Back on a Life Well Lived

The man in the white hat's relentless hard work and willed optimism

"...speaker's platform to deliver a talk on the latest Texas and Austin developments in renewable energy. Smitty recalled, "the..."

Dec. 16, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Other Worlds Austin Adds Owen Egerton's Latest

Plus sci-fi fest's closing night title, and shorts

"...shorts from around the world, including a swath of Texas and U.S. premieres, and the latest from Calvin Reeder,..."

Nov. 28, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Block the Vote

If you can't beat 'em, disenfranchise 'em

"...1971, Crow was at the founding meeting of the Texas Women's Political Caucus, along with Ann Richards and Barbara..."

April 22, 2016 News Feature by Amy Kamp

His Name Was Gary Poulter

Meet the homeless man who became a movie star

"...Poulter in person for years before she flew to Texas from her Colorado home. Her brother had been hired..."

April 11, 2014 Screens Feature by Joe O'Connell

UPDATED: Too Close for Comfort

Gay Victoria couple gets kicked out of club for two-stepping

"...rep why two women were allowed to country dance together, but they were not. He assured the manager that..."

Dec. 26, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Day Trips

The Houston Museum of Natural Science is hosting the exhibit 'Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China's First Emperor' through October

"...emperor of China, the stone army was created to protect him in the afterlife. Soon after his death, the..."

June 26, 2009 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

APD Pot-Hunters Are Data-Mining at AE

Are you using 'too much' energy? Inquiring drug cops want to know.

"...utility – pursuant to a 1994 ruling from the Texas attorney general's office and supported by federal legal precedent...."

Nov. 16, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Reefer Madness: This Is Your Brain on Drugs

ONDCP's latest attempt at scaring you into believing marijuana is bad is pure propaganda

"...is that they're making two claims that don't fit together. The vast majority of [marijuana users] are white. But..."

June 29, 2007 News Column by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...million were reported earning wages below the minimum. 2) Together, these 2.0 million workers with wages at or below..."

Aug. 4, 2006 Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...of hours. Officials at the Electric Reliability Council of Texas said demand for air conditioning hit the grid during..."

April 21, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...Earle announced that Nebraska-based Bonding and Technical Services of Texas pled guilty, under a plea bargain, to five counts..."

Feb. 3, 2006 News Feature

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