Entanglements, Switchblades, and Tons of TV in the Week’s Events

Treat your weekdays like a weekend with these arts and culture happenings

"...bevy of talented working artists grow and change over the years, exploring new material and thematic fixations. Valerie Fowler..."

May 23, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Surrender

A grieving family messes with magick to bring back a loved one

"...Anyone who has seen the process of dying knows that it's not like someone..."

May 16, 2025 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

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

Does Dan Patrick Even Understand the Cannabis Industry He’s Trying to Kill?

Texas Lege’s draconian bills are making even the stoners frustrated

"...One therapeutic aspect of marijuana that I value is that it..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, April 11-17

"...to be a source of generosity and strength for the people and animals in your sphere. I hope you..."

April 11, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

The Luv Doc: Assisted Living

A hard sell, but not as hard as dried urine

"...My parents are in their late 70s and still live in the same South..."

April 4, 2025 Column by The Luv Doc

Musician Panels, a Band of Horses Live Set, and More Reviews From Wednesday of SXSW

John Fogerty, Tom Morello, and Andrew McMahon get chatty

"...Wednesday afternoon peaked around 88 degrees, while the festival reached its own high with performances by Aughts-era..."

March 13, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

There’s Only One Naomi Ackie in Mickey 17

The British actress contains multitudes in the new sci-fi satire

"...ambition. “A cinema named after me. That would be the coolest thing ever.”..."

March 11, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Bad Breaks Doom Austin FC in Loss to Colorado Rapids

Big advantages in shots and possession don't pay off

"...season has officially gotten off to an inauspicious start. The Verde and Black dropped its third match of the..."

March 9, 2025 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: Which Players Will Decide Austin FC’s Fate in 2025?

A closer look at some of the club’s wild cards

"...Will Austin FC finally return to the MLS Cup playoffs this season after a two-year absence?..."

March 7, 2025 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

SIMS Foundation Resumes Services After 90-Day Pause

Nonprofit unveils restructured care model

"...a sudden 90-day service pause, musicians' mental health nonprofit the SIMS Foundation resumed operations on Feb. 3, reconnecting clients..."

Feb. 20, 2025 Music Post by Angelina Liu

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Musk-essori: Elon Musk is laying the groundwork to open a private school for kids ages..."

Jan. 17, 2025 News Feature

Theatre Review: Come From Away

Traveling musical examines the wake of tragedy with hopeful optimism

"...Some of the best parts of a musical are the moments of..."

Jan. 10, 2025 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Carter Passes: President Jimmy Carter died this week at the age of 100. He was the only Democratic president..."

Jan. 3, 2025 News Feature

Another Big Year for Austin’s Transit Overhaul

Project Connect will hit milestones and legal battles in 2025

"...The coming year figures to be an eventful one for..."

Dec. 20, 2024 News Feature by Benton Graham

It's Time to Party With Holiday Lights, Gremlins, and More Events

Fill your week with bright and shady things to do

"...The Polar Express Movie Party..."

Dec. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, November 15-21

"...a phase when you can acquire more mastery in the arts of self-care and self-sufficiency. I hope you will..."

Nov. 15, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

Opinion: Formula 1: An Environmentalist’s Guilty Pleasure

A student tries to reconcile her passion for F1 and environmentalism

"...I was sweating, yet I shivered uncontrollably. There I was, cradling my legs as my grandma caressed..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Column by Julia Ruiz

Record Review: Locuust x YoursTruuly’s Apparent Incoherence

Coming-of-age rap project emphatically delivers an underrepresented perspective

"...sample-based instrumentals cooked up as her producer alias YoursTruuly. The finished work, Apparent Incoherence, casts a vivid debut portraying..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Dua Lipa, Reneé Rapp, and More From Saturday at ACL

Hump day brought more heat and fiery kiss-offs

"...12:50pm, and Idris Ennolandy Vicuña, aka Eyedress, moved from the 2 o’clock hour to the folk trio’s vacant 4:20pm..."

Oct. 6, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Qmmunity: Take a Breather Month

September stands between Austin Pride and Gay Christmas, aka Halloween, so take it as a much-needed break.

"...Happy September, lovers, and how has the month been treating you? On my end, I’d say..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Column by James Scott

The Verde Report: If Austin FC Misses the Playoffs, Then What?

Anticipating changes in the roster

"...Austin FC fans have heard it for months now. Whether directly, from figures like head coach Josh Wolff or..."

Sept. 13, 2024 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Update to City’s Water Plan Through 2080 Nears Completion

Austin Water offers incentives for conservation and new supply strategies

"...Despite the nice spate of rain we’ve had recently, Austin remains..."

Sept. 13, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Barton Springs Pool will be closed for at least the next several weeks due to major leaks that have..."

Sept. 6, 2024 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...in his home. Now Avelino Medel II is suing the department, arguing the officer who shot him used excessive..."

Aug. 30, 2024 News Feature

Changing Your Mind Is a Sign of Intelligence!

"...why you sat on my letter for so long ["The Old Bait and Switch," Feedback, Aug. 23] but I..."

Aug. 28, 2024 Postmarks

Opinion: With Lake Travis Still Under 50% Capacity, It Is Time to Rethink Our Lawns

Switching to sustainable landscaping practices can have a big impact

"...of our precious, depleting freshwater used on grass. Across the United States, 9 billion gallons of water are used..."

Aug. 9, 2024 Column by Romir Jain

The Old Bait and Switch

"...reelect President Biden. I did not give it to the Kamala Harris campaign. I would never have donated to..."

July 23, 2024 Postmarks

Crumb Catcher

A couple's honeymoon gets derailed by a creepy uninvited guest

"...As they pose for wedding photos, it should be the happiest..."

July 19, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

A Comic Con, Drag Birthday, and More Recommended Events

Party hard this weekend

"...One Man’s Trash: Jaws: The Revenge..."

July 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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