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

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

Arts and culture to fill your days

"...Thursday 8 - Saturday 10, The Domain..."

May 9, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, May 9-15

"...20-May 20): Classical ballet dancers often seek to convey the illusion of weightlessness through highly stylized movements. Innovative Taurus..."

May 9, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

Unprecedented Instability

"...Dear Editor, As a life-long Republican who voted for Trump, I'm compelled to sound..."

May 5, 2025 Postmarks

Arts Groups Lose Promised Grant Money in Friday Night NEA Massacre

Leading Austin cultural institutions face slashed finances

"...An out-of-the-blue email from the National Endowment for the Arts has..."

May 5, 2025 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin FC Suffers Worst Home Loss In Club History to Minnesota United

Head coach offers head-scratching defense of 3-0 loss

"...Things might be beginning to unravel for Austin FC. The Verde and Black lost for the third time in..."

May 4, 2025 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

Warm up for summer with frozen margs and fests around Texas

"...May means it’s time to take mom on a day trip to celebrate..."

May 1, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

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

Alternative nation packs the Far Out Lounge

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

May 2, 2025 Music Feature by The Music Team

Abrupt Changes in SXSW Executive Leadership Mark New Era

President and two VPs are among those exiting

"...There’s been a major shake-up in leadership at South by..."

May 2, 2025 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...is my impression of your dog when you tell them about this furry fundraising effort from Divine Canines. Tell..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

Weekday nights are for arting

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

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..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by Caroline Drew

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, May 2-8

"...impossible for a woman to be a journalist in the 19th century, but she did it anyway. One of..."

May 2, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

Momma Are Officially Rock Stars

Indie rockers’ second headline tour lands at Mohawk Sunday

"...Momma weren’t asking for much three years ago. They just wanted to be famous, is all...."

April 30, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

The Skylark Lounge Is Closing This Weekend

Beloved Airport Boulevard venue’s farewell shows are to be announced

"...After 13 years, Johnny LaTouf is closing the Skylark Lounge. The beloved music venue at 2039 Airport..."

April 28, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Cart Nouveau

"...18]. Although teenagers should probably not be smoking cannabis, they have been for a very long time and will..."

April 28, 2025 Postmarks

Austin FC Shut Out in Copa Tejas Opener

Shorthanded squad falls to Houston Dynamo, 2-0

"...For the second consecutive road match, Austin FC suffered a multi-goal..."

April 27, 2025 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

God, Texas, and Film Incentives

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

"...Lawmakers took another big step yesterday towards the biggest boost in film..."

April 24, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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

"...a city that’s supposed to care a lot about the arts, it’s always been an oddity that there’s no..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Don’t Drink That Water: The deadly algae is back! Scientists from the city’s Watershed..."

April 25, 2025 News Feature

The Luv Doc: On Top of Ol’ Sulky

Who knew masculinity could be such a fragile flower?

"...job and has been feeling depressed. He gets mad/sulky anytime I try to give him advice or encouragement. He..."

April 25, 2025 Column by The Luv Doc

Qmmunity: Springtime Socializing

Here, take these LGBTQ events to protect you against the incoming horrors

"...we ate eggs and latkes – maybe not at the same time, but not terribly far apart – before..."

April 25, 2025 Column by James Scott

Theatre Review: Queer Madness and Mayhem in Lipstick

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

"...Some nights at the theatre are somber, made for tackling the greatest ills..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Blank Hellscape Crafts Five Years of Intricate Demos Into Hell 2

Your favorite local band’s favorite local band emerges with sophomore album

"...Deems and Andrew Nogay, his bandmates in Blank Hellscape. The multi-instrumentalist is on a brief four-day break from an..."

April 25, 2025 Music Feature by Kyra Bruce

Psych, Blues, and Conjunto Festivals Headline Our Crucial Concerts

This week's recommended live offerings

"...Silverada and the Tender Things..."

April 25, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Texas Burlesque Festival Takes It All Off

This year’s celebration celebrates diversity, freedom, and glove peels

"...In times of fear and oppression, any art is a form..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

BLM Protester Shot In Face With Beanbag Round in 2020 Loses Eye in Surgery

Sam Kirsch was one of many injured by police in May 2020

"...Kirsch was one of many protesters badly hurt during the Black Lives Matter demonstrations that shut down I-35 in..."

April 25, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Restaurant Review: Micklethwait Craft Meats’ Freshly Opened Brick-and-Mortar

Food truck’s long-awaited Springdale shop keeps up the standard of excellence

"...admit that our city is home to some of the finest smoked meats in the entire nation. Ambitious pit..."

April 25, 2025 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

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

A smattering of ways to fill your weekend

"...Girls be grilling, as the saying I just made up goes. Few places will..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

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