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

"...Rock the Park: Geto Gala..."

April 19, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

The Long Game

True-life story of Mexican-American teens who make a run at the 1957 state golf championship

"...dramas can be hit or miss. When you portray real-life humans striving to overcome racially-motivated obstacles, the stakes are..."

April 12, 2024 Movie Review by Jessi Cape

Sentimental Family Band Isn’t Hung Up on the High Times

The softie ex-art-rockers arrive at Austin’s honky-tonk revival

"...This is what Sagebrush was made for. The South Congress honky-tonk is full to the brim. Dancers..."

April 12, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Movies, Comedians, Theatre, and More Arts Options for the Week

Get out and get art

"...The newest film from Austin’s Zellner brothers, about the tragic..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips: Livin’ on the Edge in Rocksprings

Discover the charms of a unique border town

"...Rocksprings balances on the edge of the wooded Hill Country and the brush..."

April 5, 2024 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...workers, including a Canadian-American, “unintentional.” But reports from CNN, The Washington Post, and more Tuesday pointed to evidence that..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature

Elizabeth Morris: 100 Years of Memories in Austin

Of back porches, corrupt politicians, and fireworks at Zilker Park

"...driving at age 99, soon after selling her house. These days, you can find her keeping up with the..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

How The First Omen Broke the Curse of Legacy Sequels

Arkasha Stevenson and Tim Smith on creating a horror they believe in

"...There are scenes in The First Omen that will restore..."

April 3, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

How Austin Transformed Danny Brown

The Detroit wild card on getting his shit together (and finding H-E-B)

"...famous yet, Detroit rapper who’d released his debut album the previous March and recently signed to the influential indie..."

March 29, 2024 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Egg Hunts, Trans Visibility, and More Community Events

Meet your fellow Austinites as these goings-on

"...still plots a mini-ball on release day. Emceed by Mother Natalie Lepore, the competition features live performances by queens..."

March 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Movies, Comedy, Books, and More Recommended Arts Events

Find an art that fits your tastes

"...Flowers are an integral part of the lives of the Broq-Pa peoples of the Indian subcontinent,..."

March 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Wanna See the Season 3 Premiere of Industry Early? Better Get Yourself to ATX TV Festival.

Austin fest will also premiere Julio Torres’ new HBO show Fantasmas

"...It’s been 18 extremely long months since the symphonically fucked up baby investment bankers of Industry have..."

March 27, 2024 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

At Wit’s End: Bob Byington on His Dry New Comedy, Lousy Carter

“My career puzzles people, including myself”

"...Turns out the pandemic has really done a number on us...."

March 27, 2024 Screens Post by Shawn Badgley

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

Fourth film heads home to the Big Apple, baby

"...Oswalt, Logan Kim, Celeste O'Connor, James Acaster and William Atherton...."

March 22, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Riddle of Fire

Three kids embark on an epic quest on a lazy, golden summer day

"...It’s no secret that there’s a dearth of films for kids. At the same..."

March 22, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Accents and Cowlicks: Julio Torres on Problemista

SNL alum explores the magical world of immigration

"...At the beginning of a long day of press and a..."

March 21, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Whiplash Rulings Leave Us in Suspense Over SB 4: The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday gave Texas permission to..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature

Spider Sculptures, Gore Feasts, and More Arts Events

Feed your art habit with these recommended events for the week

"...Queer Film Theory 101: Road Trips..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Relays, Rides, and Rasslin' Headline This Week's Community Events

Recommended happenings around town

"...The Boyz of Austin Present: NuMetal vs. Ska..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: I Yam Who I Yam

Editor James contemplates what constitutes part of a trans identity and complains about blood draws.

"...The other week, I got my blood taken to test..."

March 22, 2024 Column by James Scott

Short and Sweet: The Rainbow Bridge

Dimitri Simakis on his new short and the state of the industry

"...Unexpected themes can crop up at festivals. At this year's South..."

March 20, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Review: The Idea of You

Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine in a rom-com for adults

"...There are a thousand versions of The Idea of You..."

March 18, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Faye Webster, Swamp Dogg, and More Reviews From Friday of SXSW

Memorable performances to close out the week

"...What a week. Friday delivered the finale of major multi-day showcases like Resound’s Marshall Funhouse..."

March 16, 2024 Music Post by Julian Towers

SXSW Film & TV Festival Announces Jury & Special Awards

Bob Trevino Likes It, Grand Theft Hamlet win top prizes

"...On Wednesday evening, South by Southwest announced the 2024 Jury and Special Award winners of the 31st..."

March 14, 2024 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Scenes from SXSW, March 10-12

"...David Brendan Hall, and Gary Miller share some of their favorite snapshots from the past few days of SXSW..."

March 13, 2024 Photo Gallery

A Thomas Dambo Troll Is Coming to Pease Park

Made from recycled materials, this troll is the newest Art in the Park

"...like to stir up shit online. This is a real-world troll. This is a more traditional, definitely more affable,..."

March 15, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Queer Comedy, a Goth Market, and More Community Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar's approval

"...It’ll be a fem-for-all type of get-together at South Austin lit lounge Reverie Books, as they’re..."

March 15, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

SXSW Interview: Nabihah Iqbal’s Lush London Soundscapes

Electronic act talks new analog approach and Pakistani instrumentation

"...sophomore album, DREAMER, emerges from a treacherous creation process. The London-based musician lost her demos in a 2020 studio..."

March 15, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

SXSW Film Review: Wakhri

Pakistani teacher turned star faces violent backlash

"...Noor (Faryal Mehmood), a widowed schoolteacher and young boy’s mother, seeks to raise money for a girls’ school in..."

March 11, 2024 Screens Post by Jessi Cape

SXSW Film Review: Grand Theft Hamlet

“To be or not to be” in a virtual reality mid-pandemic? Fantastic.

"...If there is one thing of which the totally excellentGrand Theft..."

March 11, 2024 Screens Post by Joe Gross

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