Into The Long Long Night at ATX TV Festival

Mark Duplass and Barret O'Brien test their friendship for indie TV

"...and show it in their small town in a theater or a bar or the back of a van,..."

May 29, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Taylor Tomlinson Saves the Best for Tour

The late-night host and stand-up star talks touring, crowd work, and getting personal

"...television work back to stand-up means entering a different state of mind, as Tomlinson describes. “In stand-up, you’re only..."

May 30, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Affordable Art, Cine Las Americas, Adult Books, and More Weekend Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar's enjoyment

"...Friday 16 - Saturday 17, ColdTowne Theater..."

May 16, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

Arts and culture to fill your days

"...dowdy daughter Sonya who’s been stuck running the family estate, the doctor Sonya loves unrequitedly, and poor old Uncle..."

May 9, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

Warm up for summer with frozen margs and fests around Texas

"...Camels at Fort Lancaster The state changed the historic site’s name to Fort Lancaster and..."

May 1, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

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

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...Thursday 1, ColdTowne Theater..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: See You at the (Queer) Movies

Local filmmaker and UT professor PJ Raval hosts his students’ queer short film showcase at Hyperreal Film Club

"...aGLIFF founder Scott Dinger’s former film sanctuary the Dobie Theater – the premiere venue of Richard Linklater’s Slacker. “Watching..."

May 2, 2025 Column by James Scott

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

A smattering of ways to fill your weekend

"...the edges like memory. Contrasting Robinson’s strained sensitivity, Texas State alumna Sydney Guzman’s “Under the Moon’s Eye,” running concurrently,..."

April 25, 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

"...play provides queer joy in our own long-suffering conservative state.   – James Scott 10 Year Zilker Brewing Anniversary..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Self Portraits, Carnivals, and Cannibalism in Our Recommended Events

The weekend in arts and culture

"...Saturday 29, ACL Live at the Moody Theater..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Crucial Concerts to Enjoy as SXSW Wanes

Embrace the anarchy or wait for the masses to depart

"...Forever spotlights seven acts from across the Lone Star State: local rockers Ritual and Stab and tweemo newbies I..."

March 14, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Chewing the Fat About Austin-Made Barbecue Documentary For the Love of Meat

10th anniversary screening comes to the Bullock

"...a special screening this weekend at the Texas Spirit Theater at the Bullock Texas State History Museum, to celebrate..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Valentine's and Beyond With This Weekend's Recommended Events

From dark stories to romantic dance

"...Thursday 13, State Theatre..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Mama Duke Has Her Eyes Wide Open

The genre-hopping artist discusses her latest album, You Can Open Your Eyes Now

"...– a world where working is considered the foremost state one can occupy. Few embody that tireless work ethic..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Column by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Travel news for history buffs, art appreciators, foodies, and more

"...participated in almost every major battle on the European theater from before D-Day to the invasion of Germany...."

Jan. 31, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...against a backdrop of celebration at a family’s Hawaiian estate, three siblings confront heartbreaking, inescapable truths after an accident..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Society Announces Recipients of 2024 Grants for Short Films

Rising filmmakers from around the state get essential support

"...As Republican lawmakers at the state and national level seem to be eying arts funding..."

Jan. 8, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: January Events Roundup

Texas welcomes 40th historic site, Balmorhea news, and more

"...Texas Historical Commission announced the addition of its 40th State Historic Site – the Slaton Harvey House and Santa..."

Dec. 28, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Golden Girls on Stage, Xmas Parties Galore, Satangeddon, and More Events

Your recommended arts events for the weekend

"...To the Tardis, babes!   – James Scott Stargaze Theater Festival..."

Dec. 13, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Live Music Recommendations for the Week

Shoegaze, hip-hop, jazz, and three days of Wilco

"...5 - Saturday 7, ACL Live at the Moody Theater..."

Nov. 29, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Gladys Knight, Nick Shoulders, and More Crucial Concerts

Get out and get live this week

"...Friday 25, Mueller Lake Park Amphitheater..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

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

Your weekend is spoken for

"...Friday 18 - Sunday 27, Austin Scottish Rite Theater..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Saw Is Family! City Celebrates The Texas Chain Saw Massacre’s 50th Anniversary

Proclamation ceremony brings together cast, council, and fans

"...book parking slots here). Next weekend, the Bullock Texas State History Museum will be holding their own anniversary screening..."

Oct. 13, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Turkey Day Drama, a Red Hot Patriot, and Scares for the Season in Our Recommended Events

I scream, you scream, we all scream for the weekend!

"...it moves to Los Angeles to present at Latino Theater Co.’s Encuentro festival.   – Cat McCarrey A Beautiful..."

Oct. 11, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

City of Austin to Proclaim The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Day

Celebrating the horror movie that built the Texas film industry

"...movie production in Austin and across the Lone Star State. After all, it's not for nothing that they call..."

Oct. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Culture, Arts, and More Recommended Weekend Events

Don't let the heat get you down

"...Saturday 17, Fallout Theater..."

Aug. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Ghost Funk, Fast Devo, an Elliott Smith Tribute, and More Crucial Concerts

Plan your week in live music with a little help

"...Records ahead of the Saturday release show at the State Theatre for his immaculately suave debut album, Still in..."

Aug. 2, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

The Rehabilitative Power of Art in Sing Sing

Oscar nominee Colman Domingo teams with Austin filmmaker Greg Kwedar in a story of transformation behind prison walls

"...calls for Sing Sing with pickup shooting in Washington state for Train Dreams, the new film he’s directing starring..."

Aug. 2, 2024 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

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

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

"...bearers of Black nerd culture in the Lone Star State have now relocated to Austin for their weekend celebration..."

July 26, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Miyazaki, Hot Boys, Jane Austen Improv, and More Recommended Events

The weekend is looking ... a little weird

"...but two contemporary plays written about her. Now Archive Theater Company brings her story to Austin’s newest stage with..."

July 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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