Mini Music Fests Abound in This Week's Crucial Concerts

Country, hip-hop, pop, and more shows worth the cover

"...A.P.E. Tour across Texas. Austin-based band Notions, fixtures of Riverside’s Come & Take It, continue their exploration of cloud..."

April 12, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

7 Breakfast Tacos to Start Your Day Right

Welcome to Austin, where breakfast tacos reign supreme

"...An unassuming storefront on East Riverside Drive just south of Lady Bird Lake, Taco Joint..."

March 15, 2024 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

Free Music for the Taking at SXSW

Lady Bird Lake, Flatstock, and more

"...and music runs 3 to 7pm at 800 W. Riverside at Auditorium Shores. Saturday's KUTX Rocks the Shores showcase..."

March 15, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Day Trips & Beyond: March Events Roundup

Get ready for spring with travel tips and eclipse news

"...9, and ends with lunch at the historic PumpHouse Riverside Restaurant and Bar. Tickets are $35, or you can..."

March 2, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

The YIMBYs Come to Town, and City Council Joins Them

Yes in Austin’s Backyard

"...Scott Turner, owner of Riverside Homes, has built housing in Austin for more than..."

March 1, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

SXSW Announces Free Public Events Featuring Bootsy Collins, Bob Schneider

Lady Bird Lake programming and other free showcases run March 14-16

"...and music runs 3 to 7pm at 800 W, Riverside at Auditorium Shores. Joe “King” Carrasco, Patrice Pike &..."

Feb. 22, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Free Outdoor Soundwalk “Eclipsing” Comes to the Long Center

Binaural artwork inspired by this year’s eclipse is open to all

"...sound design, environmental recordings, narration and guidance along its riverside journey...."

Feb. 13, 2024 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

PARD Considers the Future of Historic Home on Lady Bird Lake

Travis Heights citizens have fought to get it rehabbed for 40 years

"...now. The view from the property at I-35 and Riverside Drive is still there though, taking in Lady Bird..."

Feb. 9, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Texas travel news and more

"...of his 7-ton, 13-foot “concreations.” One was donated to Riverside Park in Victoria and placed at the intersection of..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

City to Create New Bonus Program to Incentivize Affordable Housing in Tall Towers

Vertical Mixed Use 2, take two

"...for staff to work on changes to the East Riverside Corridor regulating plan, Downtown parking regulations, and lastly, to..."

Feb. 1, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

The Thompson and the Loren: A Tale of Two Hotels

One long weekend, two impressive but different vibes

"...The Loren is on Riverside, overlooking the south entrance of the Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge..."

Jan. 27, 2024 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

El Tule’s Final Show and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Catch Lucinda Williams, Escuela Grind, or Fleet Foxes’ Robin Pecknold

"...The 24/7 Riverside hangout celebrates another year. DJ Mad Raven sets the..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

The Zone of Interest

Jonathan Glazer's Holocaust drama is powerfully distancing

"...“prepare yourself.” The film then cuts to an idyllic riverside, a family picnic in progress: swimming, picking berries, walking..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Made In Makes Farewell, Tiny Grocer Champions the Dry, the Loren Brings Midnite Bagel, Uchiba Goes (Briefly) Nashville, and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...relevant schmears) at the hotel’s ground-floor Cafe (1211 W. Riverside) through the end of January, making it a nigh-on..."

Jan. 3, 2024 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Six Decades of The Nutcracker at Ballet Austin

Stephen Mills sprinkles seasonal magic on a beloved Christmas institution

"...exciting." Ballet Austin's The NutcrackerThe Long Center, 701 W. Riverside, 512/474-5664 balletaustin.org Dec. 2-23..."

Dec. 1, 2023 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Review: Zach Theatre’s A Christmas Carol

Boisterous but shallow jukebox musical of the Dickens classic misses opportunities

"...Kleberg Stage, 1421 W. Riverside, 512/476-0541 zachtheatre.org Through Dec. 31 Running time: 2 hr...."

Nov. 24, 2023 Arts Feature by Jasmine Lane

The Loren Hosts the Milk Bar, Bar Peached Brings the Fall Harvest, Perry’s Goes Mexican with Verdad, 12 Days of Free Lunch Is on Its Way, and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...The Loren at Lady Bird Lake (1211 W. Riverside) is about to kick off their wintertime Cafe Collaboration..."

Nov. 21, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Qmmunity: Transitioning to the Big Screen

For Qmmunity Editor James Scott’s birthday, and Transgender Awareness Week, five trans movie recommendations

"...Nov. 18-19, 11am-5pm. Ani's Day & Night, 7107 E. Riverside. thefrontmarket.com...."

Nov. 17, 2023 Column by James Scott

Unheard Witness

The untold story of Charles Whitman’s wife is one of domestic violence red flags

"...Scott-Coe, an English professor at Riverside City College, has authored books and essays on public-private..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Arts Feature by Katherine McNevins

Qmmunity: Clowning Around

Queer embarrassment artist Andie Flores brings her show about "a clown idiot" to Crashbox

"...6pm. Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside. $25. loveloudfest.com...."

Nov. 10, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Season of the Homoscopes

Change is the name of the game this week in Austin’s queer event horoscopes

"...11-12, 18-19, 11am-5pm. Ani's Day & Night, 7107 E. Riverside. thefrontmarket.com. Cancer..."

Nov. 3, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: A Sis With a Fist

Sister Fisters event group plans their fifth annual Halloween party with an eye toward encouraging queer talent

"...specials. Fri., Oct. 27, 9pm. Copperhead Club, 2120 E. Riverside. instagram.com/eileendover.foryou...."

Oct. 27, 2023 Column by James Scott

10 Essential Acts to See at ACL Fest

Must-see visiting acts at Zilker Park, from Kendrick Lamar to Rina Sawayama

"...and distinct introspectiveness that's way beyond his years, 19-year-old Riverside, California, native Ivan Cornejo first made waves with his..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Uchibā Opens, Mission Burger’s Second Location Opens, Fresa’s Third Location Opens, Austin Confectioners Fight Breast Cancer, the Taco Mafia’s on PBS, Marfa Comes to Kalimotxo, and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Moore has opened to the public at 1637 E. Riverside. The football player’s mother, Taleea Moore, is the chef,..."

Oct. 4, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Fusebox Takes the Electricity Across the Calendar

Arts festival rebrands, expands with year-round programming

"...event tonight at Ani's Day & Night, 7107 E. Riverside, 5:30-8pm. You can also get more details and start..."

Sept. 26, 2023 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Review: Zach Theatre's The Girl Who Became Legend

World premiere of epic Americana folktale delights young and old

"...Kleberg Stage, 1421 W. Riverside, 512/476-0541 zachtheatre.org Through Oct. 1 Running time: 1 hr...."

Sept. 22, 2023 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

Birdie’s Is Food & Wine’s Restaurant of the Year, Aviator Is Offering Free Pizza, El Alma’s Getting a Second Location, Radio Coffee & Beer Is Giving Away Topo Chico Mocktails, There’s Meewes News at Kitty Cohen’s, and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...The Loren at Lady Bird Lake (1211 W. Riverside) announces its inaugural guest chef series for the fall..."

Sept. 20, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin's Hip-Hop Pioneers, in Their Own Words

The Austin History Center-archived rappers and industry innovators share stories

"...we had Chuck D hosting the Back Room on Riverside, where Emo's is now. We had Stubb's on Saturday..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Revenge, Deferred in Stephen Mills' Hamlet

Post-pandemic, Stephen Mills brings his career-defining Hamlet back to Ballet Austin

"...Hamlet Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside balletaustin.org Sept. 15-17..."

Sept. 8, 2023 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Pumpkin Spice Homoscopes

The seasons are changing, so find a new queer event to enjoy!

"...7, 8pm. Come & Take It Live, 2015 E. Riverside. $10 presale; $15 door. instagram.com/lucyfuratx...."

Sept. 8, 2023 Column by James Scott

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