Celebrating Black Austin, Telling Stories, and Ducks Galore in This Weekend’s Events

Our arts and culture recommendations to keep you busy

"...this weekend is Austin’s annual fest featuring comedic talent from LA, NYC, and homegrown heroes from here in Texas...."

May 23, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Getting Weird on the Back Nine With Austin Comedy The Salamander King

Director Austin Nichols takes his ATX golf comedy to Dallas

"...Like the endangered amphibians from which it takes its name, Austin-made comedy The Salamander..."

April 24, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, April 25 - May 1

"...TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You can’t see or hold the wind, though you can..."

April 25, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

Psych, Blues, and Conjunto Festivals Headline Our Crucial Concerts

This week's recommended live offerings

"...constraints to spotlight the best of all things alternative, from indie rock legends (Kim Gordon plays solo on Saturday,..."

April 25, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Reggaeton, Psych Rock, Brat-Pop, and More Crucial Concerts

Local shows worth your admission this week

"...its roots, but blazed their own slow, eccentric trail. You’d think the dissonant approaches wouldn’t play nice together, but..."

April 18, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Movies, Theatre, Trivia, and More Recommended Events for the Week

Art and culture abound

"...rickety fold-out chair while we and everyone else enjoyed what has to be one of the MOST Texas movies..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Squirrels, Girls, and Other Pearls in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Acro-Cats, Earth Day, and all manner of arts and culture happenings

"...Thursday 10 - Sunday 13, Indra’s Awarehouse..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, April 4-10

"...ARIES (March 21-April 19): Have you ever been part of an innovation team? Its goal..."

April 4, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

Self Portraits, Carnivals, and Cannibalism in Our Recommended Events

The weekend in arts and culture

"...Fantastic Planet..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature 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..."

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

"...Well, it’s hard to pick one from the 70 years of what Walt Disney dubbed imagineering..."

March 16, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Tracking, Vacuuming, and Sinking Carbon at SXSW

Time to save the planet

"...session – Cleaning Up Our Atmosphere – will examine what it’s going to take to build enough of these..."

March 7, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Volunteering, Drag, Birthdays, and More Recommended Events

Let us help you plan your weekend

"...folks don’t realize there’s a totally free, open-all-week option. You know! The Central Library! This month – and through..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, February 28 - March 6

"...in total. Is there any doubt, then, that they are the patron creature for you Pisceans? No other zodiac..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

Bow to the Grandmaster, Austin’s Best New Act Winner

11-piece group talks supergroups, self-mythology, and their “more than a band” family unit

"...“When you start a Grandmaster record, it’s supposed to feel like..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Music Feature by Catalina Perez

The Chronicle Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

As Captain America enters a Brave New World, every MCU film reviewed

"...Confused? Wondering whatever happened to the last Captain America? Don't worry, gentle..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Conference Taps Issa Rae, Signal and Colossal Leads for Keynotes

Lineup drop also adds Kevin Bacon, Hideo Kojima, Last of Us cast & crew

"...where Hollywood heavyweights like Kevin Bacon and Issa Rae share space with futurists and tech firms like local bioscience..."

Feb. 11, 2025 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

Gus Baldwin, the Sketch, and a New Era of Old School

Genre-agnostic quartet debuts with classic rock energy and brassy punk politics

"...Serendipitously, the vocalist sports a Planet Hollywood sweatshirt as he chats while sandwiched on the..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Music Feature by Kyra Bruce

Love Me

Two inanimate objects search for connection in a sci-fi romance

"...is set in between two extinction events: one that apparently happens in 2027 (yikes) and a final, fateful date..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...with The Studio, the new Apple TV+ half-hour series from Seth Rogen and just one of the over 100..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Does Farm-to-Table Still Matter?

What happens to a trendy movement once the buzz dies down

"...more of a community than a big city. Its shared values about food were a pivotal part of that..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Volleyball, Dalí, and Feminists Rule This Week’s Recommended Events

Arts and culture for the work-week socializer

"...“Salvador Dalí: Masterpieces From the Argillet Collection Archives”..."

Jan. 10, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Luv Doc: Girl With the Smelly Guy

Call me bitchy if you want. Just do it from a distance.

"...years he has really let himself go. His clothes are all old and worn out. Some of them even..."

Dec. 27, 2024 Column by The Luv Doc

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, December 20-26

"...SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): What is the perfect gift I could offer you this..."

Dec. 20, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

A Drag Fest, Nutcracker, and Puppets in This Week’s Events

Lots of weekend events to keep you occupied

"...I’m not your mom – although, LOL, imagine if I was and..."

Dec. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Living La Vida Lucas With The George Lucas Talk Show

Connor Ratliff and Patrick Cotnoir get into the Lucas lore

"...Before you grab the lightsaber – or pitchfork, depending on your..."

Dec. 4, 2024 Screens Post by James Scott

As Austin’s Democratic Congressmen Return to Washington, They’re Ringing Alarm Bells

Doggett describes “first step forward in the march to fascism”

"...They are at opposite ends of their political careers. For more..."

Nov. 22, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, November 22-28

"...behind after intimate relationships have collapsed. Among its treasures are love letters, wedding rings, jars of bitter tears, stuffed..."

Nov. 22, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

The Luv Doc: Train Your Husband

You don’t have a housecleaning problem

"...My husband and I are both busy professionals. Between work and other activities we..."

Nov. 8, 2024 Column by The Luv Doc

A Goodbye Letter to Austin

A visiting reporter from Germany reflects as he heads home

"...One of the first things I heard about you was nothing good. At least that’s what I thought..."

Oct. 25, 2024 News Feature by Jonah Lemm

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