A Redhead, Pink Pony, and Kaleidoscope in This Weekend’s Events

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...Thursday 1 - Saturday 3, KMFA..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin Yards Where Weird Finds a Home

Seven front lawns that push beyond garden gnomes

"...on the side of the road, furnished with thrift store treasures, and accessorized with gifts...."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by Caroline Drew

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...murder for which the best evidence was cell phone records placing him within 10 miles of the crime, DeVonte..."

May 2, 2025 News Feature

Lunar Vacation, Nané Day, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Grab the earplugs and hit the clubs

"...Thursday 10, Sagebrush..."

April 11, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

St. Paddy’s Day, SXSnacks, Sailor Moon, and More Weekend Events

Our recommendations for the waning days of the Fest

"...Friday 14, Paramount Theatre..."

March 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Winners of the 43rd Austin Music Awards

The best bands, venues, backstage folks, and more, as voted on by you

"...Best Record Store: Waterloo Records..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Music Feature

Texas Jukebox Project Preserves the State’s Musical Legacy, One Record at a Time

Jonathon Kimbrell unpacks his historic record archive

"...to archiving, preserving, and promoting Texas music on phonograph records...."

Feb. 14, 2025 Music Post by Caroline Drew

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

Shows to see this weekend and beyond

"...Thursday 16, Paramount Theatre..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Waterloo Records Owner John Kunz Saves His 42-Year-Old Baby – By Selling It

With new partners in tow, the pioneering record store moves up Lamar

"...at Sixth and Lamar sold. Targeted for redevelopment, Waterloo Records’ literal foundation for three full decades suddenly entered turnaround...."

Jan. 3, 2025 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...in 2025. So far, these include bills requiring government records to specify only two genders, based on penises and..."

Dec. 13, 2024 News Feature

The 10 Biggest Austin News Stories of 2024

A year of upheaval and settling dust

"...dismiss many of the charges filed during the first day of mass arrests on April 24, UT changed their..."

Dec. 13, 2024 News Feature by the News Team

Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup

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

"...The start of the holiday season means it’s time to do some daytrippin’...."

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

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

Your weekend is spoken for

"...Thursday 17-Saturday 19, the Ballroom..."

Oct. 18, 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

"...Friday 18, Scoot Inn..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Mélat, Chingona Fest, Benjamin Tod, and More Crucial Concerts

Lots of sounds to be heard this week

"...T. Jones (of Booker T. & the M.G.s), Los Yesterdays, and DJ Mahealani..."

Sept. 13, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Parker Woodland Channels Sinéad O’Connor in Music Video for “Stranger”

Pop-punk trio goes simple to illustrate complex emotions

"...A couple days before debut album There’s No Such Thing As Time..."

Sept. 4, 2024 Music Post by Cy White

Shoegaze, Synthpop, Hip-Hop, and More Crucial Concerts

Whatever your genre, we got you

"...Friday 16, ACL Live at the Moody Theater..."

Aug. 16, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Local Rock Weirdos, Death Metal Out-of-Towners, and More Crucial Concerts

They're your ears, do with them what you will

"...Friday 26, Eastside Cinema..."

July 26, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Youth Theatre, Late Movies, Brat Dances, and More Recommended Events

It's not scorching! Get out while you can!

"...Thursday 25, Eastside Cinema..."

July 26, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Infinity Song, Softcult, and Hot Summer Nights Standouts in This Week’s Crucial Concerts

Get out and get free

"...Thursday 18, Empire Control Room & Garage..."

July 19, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

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

All manner of sounds for every ear

"...Thursday 30, Hotel Vegas..."

May 31, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

How to Adult: Advice for New Grads, and Anyone Else Still Trying to Figure This Thing Out

100 things we know now that we wished we knew then

"...names in a place you’ll remember. 2) Start your day with stretching to stop being grumpy. 3) Replace air..."

May 10, 2024 Features Feature by the Editorial Staff

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

Plus dispatches from SandFest, farewell to Gary Oliver, and more

"...to enjoy the May weather and rediscover two recently restored historic sites, plus lots of fun festivals around the..."

May 3, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

This Week's Recommended Arts Events

On walls, on screens, and in crates, get some culture this week

"...Friday 3 -Saturday 4, House of Torment..."

May 3, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Cinco de Mayo, May the Fourth (Be With You), and More Recommended Events

The week in community happenings

"...Thursday 2, Z’Tejas Avery Ranch..."

May 3, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Week in Recommended Live Music

Narrow Head, Pussy Gillette, the Nude Party, and even some innuendo-less acts to see

"...Thursday 2, Cheer Up Charlies..."

May 3, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

The Austin Chronic: Legit THC Seltzers Are on Shelves in Austin. How Many Should I Drink?

Sampling three Texas-made cannabis bubbly waters in one day

"...On Sunday afternoon, outside the Cherry Capital Airport in Northern Michigan,..."

May 3, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

Hiromi Uehara, Caroline Rose, and Fests Galore in Our Crucial Concerts

Choose your fest: Psych, Death, or Blues

"...Friday 26, Paramount Theatre..."

April 26, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Earth Day, Record Store Day, and More Recommended Events

Go green in a number of ways this week

"...Thursday 18, Springdale Station..."

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature 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

"...It’s Thursday night over at Sam’s Town Point, the most off-the-beaten-path..."

April 12, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

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