Theatre Review: Raw Anger in Search of Revenge in FEAST.

Veteran actor Katherine Catmull chews through Megan Gogerty’s vengeful script

"...Do you wake up with a gnawing pit of anxiety in your stomach? Do..."

May 9, 2025 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Qmmunity: Thee Gay Agenda Holds Court

Get your gavel for new variety show Justice Is Served

"...just kidding: I get ahead of myself here in Qmmunity headquarters (my bedroom/office). No, what’s in session for real..."

May 9, 2025 Column by James Scott

Fashion, Heritage, Ballet, Puns, and More Weekend Events

Arts and culture to fill your days

"...Austin isn’t known as an especially fashionable city. We’re too attached to our flip-flops, tank-tops, and other..."

May 9, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Lucy Dacus, a Gary Floyd Retrospective, an EXTC, and More Crucial Concerts

Sounds all over town and all over the musical spectrum

"...Thursday 8 - Friday 9, Moody Amphitheater..."

May 9, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Donald Trump also did what he said he would with national media. He signed an executive order last week..."

May 9, 2025 News Feature

Trivia, Traitors, and Torches in This Week’s Recommended Events

Venture forth on the weekdays

"...Window Dressing series, ICOSA pretties up their outward facing exhibition space with the work of Austin-based artist Sev Coursen...."

May 9, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Kingfish, Mavis Staples, Antone’s Allstars, and More Reviews From Austin Blues Festival 2025

Soul and jam sessions galore at Moody Amphitheater

"...Festival and Austin Psych Fest braved spring showers and humidity when they returned to the Moody Amphitheater and Far..."

May 2, 2025 Music Feature by The Music Team

Explosions in the Sky, Kim Gordon, Dinosaur Jr., and More Reviews From Austin Psych Fest 2025

Alternative nation packs the Far Out Lounge

"...Festival and Austin Psych Fest braved spring showers and humidity when they returned to the Moody Amphitheater and Far..."

May 2, 2025 Music Feature by The Music Team

Man in Prison for Decades Over Killing of His Sexual Abuser Is Released

Judge says: “All of the systems failed you”

"...Young visited Stewart in prison and agreed. He told us he..."

May 2, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Cinema, Comics, and Crafts in This Week’s Arts Events

Weekday nights are for arting

"...auteur Jared Hess might be rolling in the dough with Minecraft’s continued box office dominance, but nothing beats his..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...$30 Pawsport as well as a 2025 pint glass entitles you to a pour at each brewery. At this..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin Yards Where Weird Finds a Home

Seven front lawns that push beyond garden gnomes

"...Come, walk out into the yard with me. Sure, your yard. Stand at a good surveying..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by Caroline Drew

Field Guide Festival Returns With Huge Portions and Huge Passion

Food fest celebrates local chefs and farmers

"...well-documented, so food fests tend to thrive in our city...."

April 30, 2025 Food Post by Taylor Tobin

APD Chief Lisa Davis Reorganizes Department Top Brass

Only three assistant chiefs from previous admin staying on

"...out of the building following a job re-application process initiated by the chief, an APD spokesperson has confirmed to..."

April 25, 2025 News Post by Austin Sanders

Queens of Drama

Glittercore black comedy goes all out on style

"...Nostalgia is a frequent tool in the queer kit and a potent one. Recent hits like I Saw..."

April 25, 2025 Movie Review by James Scott

God, Texas, and Film Incentives

The devil's in the details for Texas' multibillion dollar plan

"...history of Texas. However, stumbling blocks that could make its passage into law much more complex have become apparent..."

April 24, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Getting Weird on the Back Nine With Austin Comedy The Salamander King

Director Austin Nichols takes his ATX golf comedy to Dallas

"...Like the endangered amphibians from which it takes its name, Austin-made comedy The Salamander King is..."

April 24, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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

A smattering of ways to fill your weekend

"...so expect “Forever Young” on the event playlist. Armed with their spatulas and tongs are Tiffany DeJesus & Janie..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Theatre Review: Queer Madness and Mayhem in Lipstick

Austin Rainbow Theatre's production is a fast, frantic farce

"...Others are just a chance to dress up and hit the town, turn off your brain and enjoy something,..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Is Austin’s New Arts Umbrella Organization Just in Time or Too Little, Too Late?

After two decades of treating culture and creativity as an afterthought, the city of Austin finally has a real arts department

"...For a city that’s supposed to care a lot about the arts,..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Psych, Blues, and Conjunto Festivals Headline Our Crucial Concerts

This week's recommended live offerings

"...of the band. Their ethos remained the same, though, with a grinding mindset and crowd-winning combination of rocked-out live..."

April 25, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Trial Date Set in Lawsuit Brought Against City Over Fatal Police Shooting

One plaintiff has settled, the other expects to go to trial

"...The city of Austin is set to stand trial on June..."

April 21, 2025 News Post by Austin Sanders

Movies, Theatre, Trivia, and More Recommended Events for the Week

Art and culture abound

"...The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Visual Arts Review: Surrealist Showcase “All I Want Is Boundless Love”

Fewer melting clocks for more maternal moons at Martha’s Contemporary

"...inner psyche to unveil the dusty cobwebs of time’s conditioning. And thanks to the artists showcased in “All I..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by Teedee Simons

Reggaeton, Psych Rock, Brat-Pop, and More Crucial Concerts

Local shows worth your admission this week

"...George Clanton – not to be confused with legendary Parliament-Funkadelic bandleader George Clinton – makes the type..."

April 18, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Weekday Events to Make It a Craft Night, Movie Night, Trivia Night, and More

There's also some events during the day

"...story’s mix of surreal imagery, emotional catharsis, and girls with swords ascends beyond most other magical girl material due..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Squirrels, Girls, and Other Pearls in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Acro-Cats, Earth Day, and all manner of arts and culture happenings

"...always looking at the past? Well, maybe that’s a little true with Ventanas, a new revival of contemporary circus..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Theatre Review: Wanna Play Tackles Trauma, Tron-style

Color Arc Productions brings 8-bit theatrics to Hyde Park Theatre

"...if you combined the video game ethos of Tron with the magical discovery of Wizard of Oz with just..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

CAMP Film Fest Brings Online to the IRL Theatre

New event designed to break down career divides comes to the Paramount

"...Online content creation is filled with storytelling innovation, but there's no money in it. Hollywood..."

April 9, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Besame Mucho Braves the Cold for a Vibrant Latin Music Celebration

Second annual music festival packs four-dozen acts into COTA

"...and empty chela cans shared a muddy ground at Circuit of the Americas on Saturday for the second annual..."

April 7, 2025 Music Post by Catalina Perez

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