Wrecking Mansions and Perfecting Accents With Abigail’s Directors

Tyler Gillett and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin take a bite out of vampires

"...If you missed vampires that fear stakes and sunlight, then Abigail is the movie for you. Director Tyler Gillett..."

April 20, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Luv Doc: An Orgasm Party

Like bringing egg salad to a family reunion at the lake in August

"...is really sweet to me, but painfully awkward around other people – especially people he doesn’t know. I’m not..."

April 19, 2024 Column by The Luv Doc

The Verde Report: Midfield Swap Could Be Only Solution to Austin FC’s Achilles’ Heel

Austin FC has struggled defending in transition for years

"...Neither is what you want, but the latter might be..."

April 19, 2024 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Books, Sculpture, and Weed Lead Our Recommended Arts Events

It'd be a lot cooler if you went to one of these events this week

"...Indulge the desire for the finer things in life with an..."

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

VIDEO: Travis County Violating Rights by Barring Attorneys From Bail Hearings, ACLU Claims

Virtual hearings at times conducted through slots in jail cell doors

"...The judge and the jailer spoke over Zoom, the laptop..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Legislators, NAACP, and Professors Condemn UT’s Mass Layoffs

At least 66 people have lost their jobs, and counting

"...At the Texas AFL-CIO headquarters Wednesday evening, legislators, the NAACP, and..."

April 11, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Austin's Aaron Moten's Trip From Batboy to Fallout

How one St. Ed's actor became part of the new Prime series

"...a long way from a college production of Batboy: The Musical to stomping in stolen armor across the post-apocalyptic..."

April 11, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, April 12-18

"...exploring, even as you avoid making permanent promises. Follow the inklings of your heart more than the speculations of..."

April 12, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

No Beyoncé, Lots of Jelly Roll, and More Takeaways From the CMT Music Awards

Best and worst moments from the ceremony’s uneven Moody Center return

"...Toby Keith. A Phil Collins song was covered by the members of Little Big Town and Sugarland. Keith Urban..."

April 8, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

The First Omen

Gruesome gynohorror prequel to 1976’s satanic masterpiece The Omen

"...There’s already a prequel to Richard Donner’s 1976 satanic masterpiece,..."

April 5, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Soundscapes, Bat Books, and More Arts Events for the Week

Things to do when you're not staring at an interloping moon

"...Queer TV Theory 101..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Off Beat: Celebrating Nané Day, Two Years After Daniel Sahad’s Death

Soulful funk-rock band, with special guests, plays Empire April 7

"...The last time Ian Green played guitar for Nané was..."

April 5, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

A Drag Tribute, Eclipse Events Galore, and More Local Happenings

Get your glasses and find your totality

"...I’ve analyzed the projections and looked at all the research: My conclusion..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

City Plans for Larger Live Music Fund Grants

Applications for the 2024 city program to open "very soon"

"...The Economic Development Department continues to tweak requirements for the..."

April 2, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Plus Luther Hotel updates, Elephant Rock petition, more

"...is a great time to see sand sculptures on the Gulf Coast, drive through West Texas, or pick strawberries..."

April 2, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

How Austin Transformed Danny Brown

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

"...Back in 2011, Danny Brown was a 30-year-old, not very famous yet, Detroit rapper who’d released his debut album..."

March 29, 2024 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Qmmunity: Be Fur Real

Chatting with local trans pet play titleholders in Austin kink community

"...thinking about what being seen actually means. Within Austin, there are trans people in every type of queer-centric community,..."

March 29, 2024 Column by James Scott

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

Ways to Watch the Total Solar Eclipse in Austin Based on Your Sun Sign

Beer, BBQ, raves, rooftop parties, and calming yoga, to name a few

"...Slapped across the face with a moon-sized shadow, the sun’s corona submits..."

March 26, 2024 Events Post by Christina Garcia

The Common Law

Can I adopt my stepdaughter?

"...years. Her mom occasionally comes around but is not very involved in her life. Her dad and I have..."

March 22, 2024 Column by Luke Ellis

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

Austin Gets Federal Funding to Cover I-35 With Public-Access Land

Council set to consider another loan this week

"...Since the Texas Department of Transportation’s massively unpopular I-35 expansion became..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

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

Review: Murray’s Tavern

A great hangout, maybe not a great restaurant

"...you think of a tavern, you might think of wooden-toothed men in colonial wigs hoisting pewter mugs and talkin’..."

March 22, 2024 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

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

Dinosaur Jr., Flo Milli, Estevie, and More Reviews From Thursday of SXSW

Standout sets from the clusterfest

"...always create a downtown muddle, Thursday felt particularly active. Open-to-the-public offerings of headliners the Black Keys and Dinosaur Jr...."

March 15, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Kermit the Frog, Tyler Childers Play Willie’s Luck Reunion

Annual fest still seamlessly threads contemporary country

"...Clouds threatened overhead all day at the 12th annual Luck Reunion, but unlike last year’s forced..."

March 15, 2024 Music Post by Doug Freeman

TENGGER, Bar Italia, LAIR, and More Reviews From Wednesday of SXSW

Hump day’s most memorable music fest moments

"...From the peaceful pews of Central Presbyterian to the Eastside’s Revival..."

March 14, 2024 Music Post by Dan Gentile

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

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, March 15-21

"...(Feb. 19-March 20): My Piscean friend Jeff Greenwald wrote the humorous but serious book Shopping for Buddhas. It’s the..."

March 15, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

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