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

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

"...the circus is always looking at the past? Well, maybe that’s a little true with Ventanas, a new revival..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Self Portraits, Carnivals, and Cannibalism in Our Recommended Events

The weekend in arts and culture

"...Thursday 27, AFS Cinema..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Big Freedia, Eurovision Contestant Aiko, and the Dream Syndicate’s Steve Wynn Are Coming to SXSW 2025

The music festival lineup just got bigger

"...music lineup announcement adds over 150 acts to the March 10-15 festival, including New Orleans bounce queen Big Freedia,..."

Dec. 11, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Austin Studio Tour, Mighty Texas Dog Walk, and More Recommended Events

Things to keep you busy this weekend

"...Thursday 14, Eastside Cinema..."

Nov. 15, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Chappell Roan Says ACL Performance Is Her Last of the Year, and More Surprises From Weekend Two

The heat lingered at sets from Vince Staples, Dua Lipa, Jeezy, and more

"...plus four singers delighted a home crowd full of maroon and gold. The HBCU students spanned the gamut from..."

Oct. 14, 2024 Music Post by Doug Freeman

National Anthem

A queer rodeo is the backdrop to a tremulous burgeoning relationship

"...Luke Gilford. Starring: Charlie Plummer, Eve Lindley, Rene Rosado, Mason Alexander Park, Robyn Lively and Joey DeLeon...."

July 12, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Hiromi Uehara, Caroline Rose, and Fests Galore in Our Crucial Concerts

Choose your fest: Psych, Death, or Blues

"...native Japan, was mentored by the late jazz genius Ahmad Jamal at Berklee College of Music, and has had..."

April 26, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Storytelling, a Book Trail, Markets, and More Arts Events

Get reading, go shopping, or just enjoy a gala this week

"...like The Love Hypothesis, comes straight off her new paranormal paramours piece Bride to talk with debut author Ehigbor..."

April 26, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Elizabeth Morris: 100 Years of Memories in Austin

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

"...their grandmother’s stories. That grandmother came to Texas from Alabama as a little girl in a covered wagon, so..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Accidental Texan

Familiar but heartwarming story of a city slicker who gets stuck in a small town

"...Directed by: Mark Lambert Bristol. Starring: Thomas Haden Church, Rudy Pankow, Carrie-Anne..."

March 8, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Carnaval to Chili Cook-Off: This Week's Recommended Community Events

A kickoff for Black History Month, Mean Girls trivia, a farewell to boobies, and more

"...win up to 150 bucks in ballroom categories like Majorette and Sex Siren. Legendary Akasha and BabiBoi Juicy are..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...update of the show, Gosling takes over from Lee Majors as Colt Seavers, a stuntman who finds himself suddenly..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Adds Iron Man, Captain Kirk, New Order to Speaker List

Robert Downey Jr., William Shatner, Deepak Chopra headed to Austin

"...for the conference side of this year's festival (running March 10-19) may be its most star studded to date,..."

Feb. 14, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Music Adds New Order, Killer Mike, Protomartyr, and Isabella Lovestory

Along with over 300 more artists headed to the Austin festival

"...Houston’s Day For Night festival. Further SX additions, due March 13-18, include Outkast/Run the Jewels essential Killer Mike, popular..."

Jan. 25, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

SXSW Adds Cheech Marin, Titane Director Julia Ducournau For 2023

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

"...Radical filmmakers and tech CEOs, prepare to rub shoulders again as..."

Nov. 15, 2022 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Opinion: Mental Illness Does Not Cause Mass Shootings. Mass Shootings Cause Mental Illness.

Austin therapists lay out Governor Greg Abbott's abysmal record on supporting mental health access and education

"...that you blamed the shooter's mental health for the massacre of 21 people. According to a National Library of..."

June 17, 2022 Column by Therapists in the Austin area

Fear, Anxiety for Texas Trans Kids Under GOP Attack

Republicans' moral panic leads to real panic for marginalized kids

"...their challenge to Gov. Greg Abbott's directive to investigate normal gender affirming health care as child abuse. Texas Attorney..."

April 22, 2022 News Feature by Kit O’Connell

Meet Me at Waterloo Records: Playing, Shopping, and Encountering Life-Changing Moments at the Heart of Austin Music

Influential Austin characters reminice on 40 years of playing, shopping, and encountering life-changing moments at the heart of Austin music

"...as guests at a wedding. Debuting at 221 S. Lamar in 1982, Austin's Smithsonian library of sound relocated seven..."

April 8, 2022 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Infinite Storm

Survival drama is epic, even if the story feels small

"...Directed by: Małgorzata Szumowska. Starring: Naomi Watts, Billy Howle and Denis O’Hare...."

March 25, 2022 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

“We Need Texas in This Fight”

Elizabeth Warren stumps for Casar, a growing progressive coalition in D.C., and affordable housing

"...U.S. Sen.Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) has a message for progressives trying to gain more..."

Feb. 25, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...1/2: A Space Age Childhood, Richard Linklater's Austin-produced and -animated story of growing up in the shadow of NASA...."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Belfast

Kenneth Branagh's stunning if messy look back at his childhood in Northern Ireland

"...today, the camera ascends above a muraled wall to dramatically reveal a black-and-white throwback of the city circa August..."

Nov. 12, 2021 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...title: Now Charli XCX closes the six-day celebration of cinema with her digital quest to make a collaborative album..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Still Life

Jia Zhangke’s 2006 masterpiece on a changing China finally reaches America

"...Starring: Han Sanming, Zhao Tao, Li Zhubin, Wang Hongwei, Ma Lizhen, Zhou Lan and Luo Mingwang...."

Sept. 25, 2020 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

Nixta Taqueria Slings Lacto-Fermented Hot Sauce

With bonus natural wine recos for Austin’s sweltering season

"...the grand opening of Edgar Rico and partner Sara Mardanbigi's first business, Rico received 25 pounds of jalapeño peppers..."

Aug. 28, 2020 Food Feature by Alexandra Detmar

An Easy Girl

French coming-of-age drama doesn't get what it means to be young

"...by: Rebecca Zlotowski. Starring: Mina Farid, Zahia Dehar, Benoît Magimel, Nuno Lopes, Clotilde Courau and Loubna Abidar...."

Aug. 21, 2020 Movie Review by Selome Hailu

Jeany's Ginger Elixir Is "The Caribbean in a Bottle"

Varied flavors put you on island time

"...flavors of home, especially the fresh juices her grandmother made. Jeany's Ginger Elixir was born many recipe tests later..."

July 24, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

APD’s Secret Informants Eyeing Neighbors for “Suspicious” Activity, Leaked Documents Reveal

APD intel center puts spies among us

"...by the Austin Police Department was hacked, along with many others like it across the country. Known as BlueLeaks,..."

July 24, 2020 News Feature by John Anderson

Blow the Man Down

Slick and smart New England noir shows the women run the show

"...and Bridget Savage Cole. Starring: Morgan Saylor, Sophie Lowe, Margo Martindale, June Squibb and Will Brittain...."

March 20, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Broadway Leading Lady Carolee Carmello on Taking Over Dolly!

Hello, Dolly prepares for run at Bass Concert Hall

"...prolific Broadway leading lady you’ve never heard of. She may not be a household name, but the lady has..."

Jan. 17, 2020 Arts Post by Paul Beutel

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