Day Trips: Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway, Mineral Wells

North Texas state park is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise

"...In the hills of the Cross Timbers region outside of Mineral..."

May 9, 2025 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Qmmunity: Thee Gay Agenda Holds Court

Get your gavel for new variety show Justice Is Served

"...Bang the gavel, girlies, because court is in session, and you’re..."

May 9, 2025 Column by James Scott

Austin Psych Fest 2025

"...Austin Psych Fest roared through town April 25-27 at the Far Out Lounge, bringing with it heavy, trippy, drone-y,..."

April 28, 2025 Photo Gallery

The Accountant 2

Ben Affleck's unlikely action hero is back ... but why?

"...There was a moment while watching The Accountant 2 in..."

April 25, 2025 Movie Review 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

The Verde Report: Austin FC Eyes Whitecaps in Clash vs. West’s Best

Can Austin extend unbeaten streak in Vancouver?

"...There’s lots of really cool things you can get up..."

April 11, 2025 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

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

There's also some events during the day

"...Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Ballad of Wallis Island

An estranged music duo reunites in this bittersweet British comedy

"...In the annals of redemption stories about dead souls, former folk..."

April 4, 2025 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

All of Texas' best fests, fairs, fandangos, and fiestas

"...for art made with sand, crazy cars parading, and other once-a-year events...."

April 3, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Qmmunity: The Optimist Weighs In

Staying positive these days is like being an 84-year-old Al Pacino trying to read names at the Oscars – a struggle!

"...I am feeling so normal lately. Life is the most normal it has ever been. Every day I..."

April 4, 2025 Column by James Scott

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, March 21-27

"...ARIES (March 21-April 19): Cheetahs are the fastest land animals. From standing still, they can be..."

March 21, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

Just One Spark: Disney and the Business of Joy at SXSW

Josh D'Amaro and Alan Bergman on how to make someone's favorite ride

"...Everyone who has been to a Disney park has their favorite ride – even Josh D'Amaro, Chairman of Disney..."

March 16, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Ivan Cornejo, Steve Wynn, Cardinals, and More Reviews From Thursday of SXSW

Sonic dispatches from Ireland, Mexico, and the Afro Diaspora

"...flora and fauna, and London Afro-punks Steam Down slung the sounds of the Diaspora, from funk to soul to..."

March 14, 2025 Music Post by Kyra Bruce

SXSW Film Review: O'Dessa

Bold rock opera dazzles but doesn’t quite land its allegory

"...From the opening frames of O’Dessa, writer-director Geremy Jasper (Patti Cake$)..."

March 9, 2025 SXSW Post by Jessi Cape

In SXSW Documentary Other Side, an Activist Fights to the End for Access to Medical Aid in Dying

Lynda Bluestein’s battle to die on her own terms

"...The greatest privilege is to die as you have lived...."

March 7, 2025 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Powerful Never Change in Death of a Unicorn

A24’s star-studded satirical horror comes to SXSW

"...The unicorn. The elegant symbol of purity and beauty to..."

March 7, 2025 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: March Events Roundup

March out there and celebrate spring

"...Get tips on finding the best stands of bluebonnets and where to pick strawberries,..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Brass Bands, Russian Circles, Swindlers, and More Crucial Concerts

Get out and get loud

"...Thursday 27, The 13th Floor..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Austin Gets Compared to a Lot of Cities. But Is Life Better There?

Shopping for home

"...There are plenty of reasons to love Austin and the..."

Feb. 21, 2025 News Feature by Abe Asher

Live Music Recommendations for the Week Ahead

Get to know your shows

"...Celebrating its 45th anniversary, the Cactus Cafe welcomes local treasure Kevin Russell, stepping out..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Explosions in the Sky, Kim Gordon, Dinosaur Jr., and Yo La Tengo to Headline Austin Psych Fest 2025

Far Out fest returns April 25-27

"...Austin Psych Fest has announced a throwback-heavy – in the best way! – lineup for 2025. Alongside homegrown post-rock..."

Jan. 23, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

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

Recommended shows for the week ahead

"...Ted Leo and the Pharmacists..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, January 17-23

"...CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): During the next three weeks, doing the same old things and..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

Trauma Ray, TILT, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Lots of live music options ahead

"...The Reverend Horton Heat..."

Jan. 10, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Dungeons & Dragons, Trivia, Comics, and More Recommended Events

It's a new year! Why not try some new things?

"...in a tunnel, screaming and ranting, trying to tear the cosmos apart? Everyone knows it, every modern horror film..."

Jan. 3, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Greet the New Year on a First Day Hike

From black light scavenger hunts to sunrise saunters, there’s a hike for every walk of life

"...Patrick Flynn wanted to get people out to the parks during wintertime. That’s why on January 1, 1992,..."

Dec. 27, 2024 Arts Feature by Amber Williams

Benefits, Parties, and All-Around Crucial Concerts for the Week

Graham Reynolds, Big Bill, Urban Heat and more

"...Graham Reynolds Ruins the Holidays..."

Dec. 6, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, December 6-12

"...Hendrix brags, “Well, I stand up next to a mountain/ And I chop it down with the edge of..."

Dec. 6, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

A Dictator, a Weird Wednesday, and an Election in This Week's Events

We're not stressed about the week ahead at all!

"...The Great Dictator..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Levitation, a Cumbia Halloween, Jazz Hall of Fame, and More Crucial Concerts

From spooky to undead and beyond, these are the shows to see

"...indie rock, chillwave, electroclash, and, yes, psych rock – there’s something for everyone on the lineup for this year’s..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

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