Keeping Our Eye on the Week’s Recommended Arts Events

Art and culture abounds, even on the weekdays

"...Lives director Celine Song is bringing romance back to theatres this summer with her eagerly awaited second film, Materialists...."

June 6, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Entanglements, Switchblades, and Tons of TV in the Week’s Events

Treat your weekdays like a weekend with these arts and culture happenings

"...too respectable. Drafthouse screens the Arrow Video and AGFA restoration as part of their Time Capsule series, currently focused..."

May 23, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...controller. Entire a tangible world of action with immersive theatre company extraordinaire La Fenice, presenting a fantasy adventure the..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Anime, Activism, and Aerodynamics in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Arts and culture abound!

"...Thursday 3 - Sunday 13, Mary Moody Northen Theatre..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Hairy Situations, Pickle Parties, and More Weekend Events

Some non-SXSW arts and culture recommendations

"...under the surface, described through dance in this new restoration, centering on Denis Lavant’s sadistic commander Galoup. Loosely based..."

March 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Romance Is in the Air at AFS Cinema

Austin Film Society programmers preview their Valentine-inspired Love Month series

"...the series’ more off-kilter picks, which includes the throuple theatre of Bernardo Bertolucci’s The Dreamers (Feb. 12-19). Likening romance..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Screens Feature by James Scott

Trans Rights, Comedy Nights, and More Recommended Weekend Events

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...no one is lining up to catch a 4K restoration of Ford’s flick about a Welsh village this week...."

Jan. 17, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Follies, Samurai, and a Few Non-Alcoholic Events for the Weekend

Got a resolution to get out more? No problem.

"...Saturday 11 - Sunday 12, Paramount Theatre..."

Jan. 10, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Witness This Weekend's Recommended Arts and Culture Events

Sarah Silverman, 80s Night, sustainable sculpting, and more

"...fetid, sweaty summer of 1985. But with a new restoration, the film’s finally getting the appreciation it deserves for..."

Jan. 3, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Dungeons & Dragons, Trivia, Comics, and More Recommended Events

It's a new year! Why not try some new things?

"...viewing for the January doldrums, especially this new 2K restoration courtesy of Film Movement.   – James Scott Freddy..."

Jan. 3, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

Get your weekdays planned out

"...is a Seventies salvage that only recently got a restoration from Canadian International Pictures. Yes: Canada has gay people,..."

Dec. 13, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

Lots of weekend events to keep you occupied

"...never released in the U.S. until now, this new restoration follows our heroes as they’re flung out to space..."

Dec. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Talking George Lucas, Pop-Up Hanukkah, and More Events

Get out this week with our recommended happenings

"...actor (The Godfather, Taxi Driver, Rocky). See the 4K restoration here, and compare/contrast to the 2012 remake starring Austinite..."

Nov. 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, November 22-28

"...undertake meditations in which you carry out repair and restoration. You will summon curative agents whenever you reclaim lost..."

Nov. 22, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

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

Wake the dead, toss some cabers, and much more

"...played by a live orchestra Friday at Buda drive-in theatre Doc’s and Saturday at Eastside arts hub dadaLab. Both..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Viva México, Mooncakes, and Motorbikes in Our Recommended Events

Lots to celebrate this weekend

"...Through September 29, City Theatre Austin..."

Sept. 13, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Line Dancin', Terminatin', and Writin' in This Week's Recommended Events

Lots to do, and it's not even the weekend

"...Through September 21, Ground Floor Theatre..."

Sept. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Horror Unearthed: The Return of Confessions of a Serial Killer

The lost Austin horror classic finally gets the respect it deserves

"...on VHS in 1992, now Confessions has received a restoration of the long-lost director’s cut from underground horror experts..."

Aug. 23, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Find Creativity, Karaoke, and Even a Casket in This Week’s Recommended Events

Art and death become you

"...Tuesday 27, Paramount Theatre..."

Aug. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Art in Motion, Pride Kickoff, and More Weekday Recommendations

Arts and more to keep you busy

"...One thing I’ve loved about newer theatre or museums is the space given for land acknowledgement..."

Aug. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

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

"...Summer Youth Theatre Presents Thrive, or What You Will..."

July 26, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

An Art, a Craft, a Movie, and More Events for the Weekdays

Don't let the workweek get you down

"...Monday 22, VORTEX Theatre..."

July 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Dinos, Sharks, Muppets, and Lots of Fireworks Lead Our Recommended Events

Get ready for the Fourth or the weekend in general

"...shark hats, yellow floaty drink holders, and tons of in-theatre surprises. Let’s just say, you’re gonna need a bigger..."

July 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Art, Movies, Sober Partying, and a Majestic Ball in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Get out and get arty

"...Thursday 20, Paramount Theatre..."

June 21, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

ATX TV Festival, Burlesque Festival, and More Events to Start Your Week

The weekend is over, but that won't stop us

"...your schedule.   – James Scott Red vs. Blue: Restoration With Live Q&A..."

May 24, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Cassette Roulette, Some Bitchcraft, and More Arts Events

Get arty this week with our recommended happenings

"...Through May 12, the Zach Theatre..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Five Fantastic Fest Flicks From the American Genre Film Archive

AGFA Creative Director Joseph A. Ziemba goes bugnuts with this year’s restorations

"...from the (sometimes literal) dustbin, this year five AGFA restorations will screen as part of Alamo's annual Fantastic Fest...."

Sept. 22, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

For 12 Years, There's Been a Gap in One of Austin's Most Famous Murals

Will an image from an iconic Austin movie complete the picture?

"...Built by the Dallas-based Interstate Theatre Circuit, the Varsity Theatre opened Nov. 20, 1936, with..."

Aug. 4, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Saint Teresa: Richard Linklater and John Pierson on the Icon of Slacker

The director of Slacker and the film's sales agent discuss the creative importance of actor and musician Teresa Taylor

"...UCLA [Film & Television] Archive had done a beautiful restoration of. From Sundance on in '91, Poison and Slacker..."

Aug. 4, 2023 Screens Feature

Zilker Revisited

"...Botanical Garden Conservancy, Zilker Park Boat Rentals, and Zilker Theatre Productions. Many have their own vision plans and fundraise..."

Dec. 20, 2022 Postmarks

1   2   3   4   5     NEXT ›    5 »