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

Jokers, Murders, and Walpurgisnacht in This Week’s Recommended Events

Arts and culture events to populate your weekdays

"...I look up "mending" on Google, and the first websites that pop up are the Minecraft Wiki..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

Local shows worth your admission this week

"...confused with legendary Parliament-Funkadelic bandleader George Clinton – makes the type of trippy, nostalgic electronic music that the kids..."

April 18, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

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

Lots of weekend events to keep you occupied

"...child of mine would need to be appreciative of the arts. We’d probably attend the Austin International Drag Festival..."

Dec. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Joker: Folie à Deux

Joaquin Phoenix is back as the Joker in this musical sequel

"...Todd Phillips. Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga, Brendan Gleeson, Catherine Keener, Harry Lawtey, Leigh Gill and Zazie Beetz...."

Oct. 4, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Floral Realness, a John Aielli Experience, Spooky Movies, and More Recommended Events

Fill your weekend with the wild and weird

"...honest: I am writing about this event 99% because the photo the gallery sent me is fascinating. In keeping..."

Oct. 4, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Horror Abounds in Our Weekday Event Recommendations

But it's more than just scares

"...Paper! You are reading these words off paper right now: the very material most..."

Oct. 4, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Your Weekend Events Shopping Already Done for You!

Recommended arts and music events for your perusal

"...Who’s the big yellow bird with the giant feet, who loves..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

K-Pop, Girl Talk, and Mario Kart Lead Our Recommended Events

Lots of stuff to do after 5

"...informed voters and partake in civic engagement” knows that the best way to engage us is through food –..."

Sept. 13, 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

Austin Psych Fest 2024 at the Far Out Lounge & Stage

"...here!” We’d missed out on such onstage banter in the since-2015 gap after Austin Psych Fest rebranded to Levitation...."

April 30, 2024 Photo Gallery

The Off Beat: Bobby Rush Brings the Funk

90-year-old chats before Blues Fest set with the Blind Boys of Alabama

"...and SXSW, April 26-28 might now be one of the biggest weekends on the Austin music calendar. Revamped in..."

April 26, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

The Off Beat: Chicano Batman’s Hi-Fi Good Vibes

Carlos Arévalo talks optimistic new album before Austin Psych Fest

"...and SXSW, April 26-28 might now be one of the biggest weekends on the Austin music calendar. Revamped in..."

April 26, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

Hiromi Uehara, Caroline Rose, and Fests Galore in Our Crucial Concerts

Choose your fest: Psych, Death, or Blues

"...Friday 26, Paramount Theatre..."

April 26, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

The People’s Joker

Trans coming-of-age story filtered through superhero homage

"...The purpose of fan films is to play in someone..."

April 12, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

DogMan

A thief survives an abusive childhood to forge a soulful connection with canines

"...psychopath in Léon and glass-domed wannabe geocidal dictator in The Fifth Element come close) but the more unusual the..."

March 29, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Dune 2 Cinematographer Greig Fraser Makes the Desert a Home

Oscar-winner discusses the challenges of balancing projects

"...can lead to a packed calendar. Take Greig Fraser, the Oscar-winning cinematographer behind the look of The Batman, Zero..."

March 6, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Courtney Barnett, Kurt Vile, and Alvvays Lead the Austin Psych Fest 2024 Lineup

The relaunched fest returns to the Far Out Lounge April 26-28

"...Austin Psych Fest has announced the lineup for the 2024 edition of the festival, with..."

Dec. 13, 2023 Music Post by Carys Anderson

The Artificial Eye: Oren Soffer on Filming The Creator

Behind the camera of Gareth Edward's revolutionary sci fi blockbuster

"...One of the closest relationships on a film set is between the..."

Dec. 13, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Gift Guide: Tabletop Gaming From Austin

Rolling the dice on The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is just one way to kill some time over the holidays

"...One of the things they don't tell you about adulthood is that..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Arts Feature by Matthew Monagle

Manodrome

Jesse Eisenberg is haunting as a fractured victim of MRA nonsense

"...Manodrome seems designed as a rebuttal to the idea that Jesse Eisenberg can only play nebbish dorks...."

Nov. 10, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest Review: The People's Joker

Transgressive trans satire of superheroes is a victory for good

"...The People’s Joker has traveled a long road since its..."

Sept. 27, 2023 Screens Post by Alejandra Martinez

Fantastic Fest Review: The Toxic Avenger

Troma hero gets a joyfully idiotic big budget remake

"...The moment that Peter Dinklage, submerged in a vibrant green..."

Sept. 22, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Solid Roots Support the Tiarras' Indie Chicana Sound

No longer Tiarra Girls, the outspoken sister trio still puts family first

"...Sophia sensed a creeping tension in the air from behind the drum set. Tiffany held eye..."

July 28, 2023 Music Feature by Wayne Lim

Cobweb

There's something in the walls of this perfect summer nightmare

"...Sometimes, there's a phone tree among horror critics. Everyone reaches out..."

July 21, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Austin Comic Creators Snag Ringo Award Nominations

Ghoul Agency, Halloween Man praised by peers

"...Big news in the world of sequential art: two Austin-made books have been..."

July 13, 2023 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: July Events Roundup

Summer fun is heating up around the state

"...July is high time to go to the rodeo, horse races, and music festivals...."

June 30, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

The Flash

Can we change history so this depressing IP smashup wasn't made?

"...of Hollywood trying to get a Flash movie off the ground, myriad performers and creatives who’ve joined and left..."

June 16, 2023 Movie Review by Trace Sauveur

Alamo Drafthouse Announces $5 Tickets for Its Summer Vacation

Classics for kids of all ages aims to bring back family movie days

"...sometimes it can seem like a family trip to the flicks costs more than the budget for a blockbuster...."

May 18, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Comic Creator Spotlight on Evan Narcisse: “This Is Important Beyond Any Preconceived Notions About Superheroes”

For Free Comic Book Day we chat with Austin's sequential standouts

"...Essential bibliography: Rise of the Black Panther (Marvel); Wakanda (Marvel); Batman: Gotham Knights –..."

May 5, 2023 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

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