Bay of Angels, Books, and a Brewery Bee in This Week’s Arts and Culture Events

Movies, spelling, and more weekday fun

"...summer series dubbed Club Med; other Mediterranean-set features include Taylor & Burton curiosity Boom!, Lina Wertmüller’s original Swept Away,..."

May 30, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Friends Fair Spins a Wider Austin Art Scene Web

Local fine arts collective hosts a three-day gallery gathering, boosting Austin’s art profile

"...Gallery, and the team of Ricky Morales and Meredith Williams at Martha’s Contemporary. Their shows, many highlighting local artists,..."

May 9, 2025 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

A Drag DJ, Ducks Ltd., and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

All kinds of sounds can be found around town

"...with local unleashed drummer-fronted project SKETCH.   – Amber Williams Paul Simon..."

April 4, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

South by Southwest Announces 2025 Audience Awards

The Accountant 2, Luv Ya, Bum! take home prizes

"...2 Director: Gavin O'Connor, Producers: Ben Affleck, Lynette Howell Taylor, Mark Williams, Screenwriter: Bill Dubuque..."

March 17, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Aquatic Anime and Crafty Options in This Week's Recommended Events

Getting out isn't just for the weekend

"...Curator Taylor Danielle Davis alongside the ATX-based Do Not Disturb collective..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

We Give Two Thumbs Up to These Weekend Events

Arty and culture-y things to get up to

"...Except it’s not delivered by Bocanegra but actress Lili Taylor as Bocanegra – or rather, channeling Bocanegra. The fourth..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

An L.A. Benefit, Toni Price Tribute, and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the week ahead

"...Friday to celebrate mental health awareness.   – Amber Williams Quiet Company..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

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

"...2 Director: Gavin O'Connor, Producers: Ben Affleck, Lynette Howell Taylor, Mark Williams, Screenwriter: Bill Dubuque Christian Wolff is brought..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Bluesky CEO to Speak at South by Southwest

Chelsea Clinton, John Fogerty, David Duchovny also join conference

"...Women's Policy Research President and CEO Dr. Jamila K. Taylor, and ABC News Senior Political Correspondent Rachel Scott in..."

Jan. 21, 2025 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

A Surreal Party, a Dead Parade, and More Recommended Events

Liven up your weekend with these undead events

"...local legend Peter Bay – is doing the John Williams score LIVE. Like right in front of your face,..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Gladys Knight, Nick Shoulders, and More Crucial Concerts

Get out and get live this week

"...late 2022 with the excellent single “Champagne Wishes.” Dorian Williams II-led SKATELAND project offers pleasantly undiluted indie electropop that..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Texas Book Festival Unveils Full Author Lineup for 2024

Matthew McConaughey and Malcolm Gladwell headline

"...Justin Taylor, Reboot..."

Sept. 19, 2024 Books Post by Amaya Austin

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

Get ready for the Fourth or the weekend in general

"...hit and give it an Austin welcome. With Kat Williams and Kyle Romero in starring roles, direction by Matt..."

July 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Greek Fest, Taylor Swift Wrestling, and More Weekend Events

No weekend plans? We have some suggestions.

"...Slam Portal, that’s who. They’re bringing the (probably) first Taylor Swift-themed wrestling event to a beer garden near you...."

May 24, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Who Is Stan Smith?

The man behind the face on hip-hop's other favorite shoe

"...footwear (after all, they don't call them the Chuck Taylor All-Star for nothing). Nor can he claim to have..."

May 3, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Geto Gala, Two Step Inn, and a 420 Smokeout Headline Our Crucial Concerts

From country to hip-hop to sludge metal, get some ideas for your week in live music

"...Turnpike Troubadours hold down the headlining slots, while Hank Williams Jr., Martina McBride, Lee Ann Womack, Clint Black, and..."

April 19, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Less Talkin’, More Rockin’: The Austin Music Awards Touch Down at Antone’s

Jim Franklin, Rosa Madriz, Cherubs honored at 42nd Chronicle show

"...music community. As her boss and award presenter Graham Williams forecasted, the decidedly shy booker uttered few words beyond..."

Feb. 26, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Cassette Roulette, Some Bitchcraft, and More Arts Events

Get arty this week with our recommended happenings

"...West, Joy Melan, Charles Adams Jr., Bernard White, Will Williams, and Aaron Cheatham, all punching pure comedy K.O.s from..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Bob Marley: One Love

Jamaican reggae pioneer gets the biopic treatment

"...Will Smith an Oscar for his portrayal of Richard Williams, Venus and Serena’s coach and father. Yet Green’s latest..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Movie Review by Carys Anderson

Dev Patel Swings Into South by Southwest With Monkey Man World Premiere

Fest gets new docs on Stormy Daniels, Alex Jones, and Jon Bon Jovi

"...behind and their uncertain futures. Cast: Marco Pigossi, Mya Taylor, James Bland, Marisa Tomei, Bill Irwin, Sean Mahon (World..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

BLK ODYSSY Brings Tenpiece Band to Tiny Desk Performance

Watch the Austin-launched project premiere new song “WANT YOU”

"...Paulo Santos on flute, Ari Burns on trumpet, Andre Taylor on vocals, Maya Sampleton on vocals, Marcus Jones on..."

Jan. 24, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

A Freight Train Ride Through Lucinda Williams’ Artistry at ACL Live

Former Austinite stands tall on the blues in soundtracked read-along

"...Given Lucinda Williams’ spring 2023 memoir Don't Tell Anybody the Secrets I..."

Jan. 20, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...missing. Cast: Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Winston Duke, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Hannah Waddingham, Stephanie Hsu. (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Meanwhile Brewing’s Free Birthday Bash and More Crucial Concerts This Week

From Jonathan Richman at the Continental to Saweetie at AFROTECH

"...slides in performances from Jonathan Ray Case, Kelly Dugan, Taylor Mowrey Burge, and a Swayzeyi DJ set. – Doug..."

Nov. 3, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Roxane Gay, Tim O’Brien Join Texas Book Festival Lineup

Full author roster revealed for November fest

"...100 Baking Recipes Built for Pleasure and Community) Ann Taylor Pittman (The Global Pantry Cookbook: Transform Your Everyday Cooking..."

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

The Enduring Emo of Paramore Connects Past and Future at Moody Center

Hayley Williams' “dream we didn’t even know we were allowed to dream”

"...Bandleader Hayley Williams ties it up best in “Crave” off latest album..."

July 10, 2023 Music Post by Wayne Lim

We Have an Issue: Wow. It's Owen Wilson on the Cover (Finally).

In this week's issue, Austin's adopted son discusses his new IFC Films comedy about the joy of painting

"...Taylor Swift Takes Arlington: Music Editor Rachel Rascoe reviews the..."

April 7, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

The 2023 CMT Music Awards Red Carpet Photos

"...Julie Williams..."

April 3, 2023 Photo Gallery

ATX TV Festival Rides Again With Justified: City Primeval

Outlander, Dawson's Creek added to season 12

"...of the teens of Capeside, Mass., and made Michelle Williams, Katie Holmes, Joshua Jackson, and James Van Der Beek..."

April 3, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

2022/2023 Austin Music Awards Winners

You voted – here's Austin's favorite artists, albums, and more

"...Kocktail Hour Nemegata BEST AUSTIN MUSICIANS Best Vocalist: Tomar Williams (Tomar & the FCs)..."

Feb. 26, 2023 Music Post by James Renovitch

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