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

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...Martin Charnin bought the book The Life and Hard Times of Little Orphan Annie as a gift for a..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Our Recommended Events Include Broods, Books, and Barking Buddies

The weekdays are filled with events worth leaving the house

"...Signs sequel today. Ol’ Norman Bates, once again played chillingly by Anthony Perkins, is back on the street after..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

Shopping for home

"...over the last two decades, while Durham and Chapel Hill grew as well. The influx put significant pressure on..."

Feb. 21, 2025 News Feature by Abe Asher

Ravyn Lenae, Spoon, the Magnetic Fields, and More Crucial Concerts

Plan your week in music with a little help from these recommendations

"...By the time Chicago crooner Ravyn Lenae released her long-awaited debut album..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Mélat, Chingona Fest, Benjamin Tod, and More Crucial Concerts

Lots of sounds to be heard this week

"...digging into his record crates both nights.   – Tim Stegall Long Center Presents Concert Club: Mélat..."

Sept. 13, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Fortune and Glory: How The Spiel Celebrates Steven Spielberg

Eric Vespe discusses new podcast, life after Scott Wampler

"...apartment, I can picture the tube television, and every time I rewatch Poltergeist and Craig T. Nelson’s coming to..."

July 29, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Mini Music Fests Abound in This Week's Crucial Concerts

Country, hip-hop, pop, and more shows worth the cover

"...your head: Yes, the ABC Kite Fest is the ultimate springtime celebration, but where are the chart-topping disco hits..."

April 12, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Neko Case, the Urban Cultural Fest, and More Crucial Concerts

Live sounds for the week ahead

"...wrote that the venue, run by fest co-founder Homer Hill, “held down the heart of Old Pecan with an..."

March 29, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

The Austin Music Awards, a Black Rock Maverick, and More Crucial Concerts

Our recommended shows for the week ahead

"...Alex Maas (8:30pm) and guitarist Christian Bland (7:30pm). The intimate show, live at the LuxeArt Hangar atop the SoCo..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Fantastic Fest Gets Toxic With The Toxic Avenger

Fall of the House of Usher, The Creator added

"...the Future with Kiernan Shipka as a teenager who time travels back to 1987 to put an end to..."

Aug. 15, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Adds Cheech Marin, Titane Director Julia Ducournau For 2023

Plus the Metaverse and student athlete NIL deals part of the program

"...New York University’s Stern School of Business, New York Times bestselling author, and co-host of the Pivot podcast Scott..."

Nov. 15, 2022 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A few fests, a handful of Halloween shows, and more live music to see

"...polka maestro Alex Meixner. Games and competitions celebrate the Hill Country's unique Deutsch-Tex-Mex heritage, with guests Sunny Sauceda, Walt..."

Oct. 28, 2022 Music Column by Doug Freeman

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Fest, Eastside Kings Festival, HAAM Day, Vein.fm, Monte Warden & the Dangerous Few, and more

"...Eastside Kings Festival's 10th anniversary might intimidate you. Opening Friday at Antone's, while afterpartying Tuesday at..."

Sept. 9, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

LookOUT Fest, Circle Jerks, Holy Fawn, Bernell Jones II, Tav Falco’s Panther Burns, and a Buddy Holly Birthday tribute

"...Fest With Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, the Album Leaf, Mary Lattimore, and More..."

Sept. 2, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Kate Bush Bash, Urban Heat, Knife in the Water, Night Cap, Adrian Ruiz, and Shimmer Island

"...turbo-boost in their fortunes is possible. "Running up That Hill," the 1985 single with which ethereal British pop thrush..."

July 29, 2022 Music Column by Tim Stegall

Escapism and Connection: The Illustrated Life of Billy Perkins

Hustling Austin posters for 30 years, Perkins perseveres

"...shagged ass when I was about 5," says the first-time homeowner. "As soon as my mother got pregnant with..."

June 17, 2022 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Five Things to Enjoy Beyond Austin

Get out of town for some entertainment that's a bit less intense than SXSW

"...reading this list? Through March 28. Fri.-Sun., noon-6pm. 12912 Hill Country Blvd. Ste. F-140, Bee Cave. Free. contracommon.org. TSU:..."

March 18, 2022 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

la Barbecue Is Built to Last

The smoked meats mecca finds its forever home

"..."We were lucky enough that our friend Nathan [Hill], who owns White Horse, hooked us up with his..."

Nov. 5, 2021 Food Feature by Rod Machen

What We're Listening to Right Now

Money Chicha, Rajinee, Carson McHone, Harry Edohoukwa, Larry Seaman, and Jenny Parrott

"...effects. Stick around for an unexpected King of the Hill reference and feature from rapper/director Ryan Darbonne as Ol..."

Oct. 29, 2021 Music Column by Alejandra Ramirez

We Have an Issue: Do Your Part. Get Vaccinated. Do It Now.

Where to find the COVID vaccine in Austin

"..."Nobody Else Could Sound Like the Dust!": Tim Stegall speaks with ZZ Top frontman Billy Gibbons about..."

Aug. 6, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones

The Booze, the Booze, the Booze We Choose

Seven swanky new swigs for your taste and relaxation

"...Yes, it’s time for another roundup of spirited adult beverages! Because these..."

June 9, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...want them to care about having to use their stimulus or whatever. I want them to come and enjoy..."

April 23, 2021 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Booze News & Reviews

Seven Things to Know In the World of Spirits

"...a whole bunch of other whiskey creams, tbh. But sometimes we’d buy a knock-off brand like, what, what is..."

April 15, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Faster Than Sound's Musical Top 10s of 2020

Eleven lists of Austin's best releases, theme songs, livestreams, creative pivots and more.

"...2) Jana Horn, Optimism..."

Dec. 18, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...the band's revived C.I.A Records. Alan "Bud Horne" Villareal, longtime drummer for Austin's Jesus Christ Superfly (who cover "Nobody..."

Dec. 18, 2020 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...doing mashups like Girl Talk. I finally had the time to develop that side project. I got all my..."

Nov. 13, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

30 Years of Hot Sauce Festival Creates Many Memories

Reminisce with event staff, judges, and fans during this year’s break from the heat

"...like to acknowledge. In loving memory of Luke Zimmerman, Hill Rylander, Miguel Ravago, Jill Lewis, Bob "Bulb" Cannon, and..."

Aug. 28, 2020 Food Feature

Local Music to Livestream, Download, and Otherwise Enjoy Digitally

What we’re watching and listening to

"...live rehearsal site for Messrs. Billy Gibbons, 70; Dusty Hill, 70; and Austinite Frank Beard, 70, who's outed as..."

March 20, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

March 2020 Club Endorsements

Who's backing whom in the Democratic primary?

"...Tim Sulak https://timsulak.com ENDORSEMENTS: The Austin Young Democrats, Central Austin..."

Feb. 4, 2020 News Post

Headlines

"...directly accused of bribery by impeachment witnesses on Capitol Hill, President Trump took to the skies to head our..."

Nov. 22, 2019 News Feature

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