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

"...Bat City Cinema, purveyor of 16mm and 35mm “classics and..."

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Ernest Cline and Felicia Day Are Waiting Under the Bridge to Bat City

Don't miss the special reading and signing tonight

"...But Bridge to Bat City (published tomorrow by Little, Brown Books) is the..."

April 8, 2024 Arts Post 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

"...its hours from 7am-9pm every day, provides tasty Japanese libations worth their own trip, so grab a yuzu lemonade..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Egg Hunts, Trans Visibility, and More Community Events

Meet your fellow Austinites as these goings-on

"...Bats will be cracking and Cracker Jacks will be crunched..."

March 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Spider Sculptures, Gore Feasts, and More Arts Events

Feed your art habit with these recommended events for the week

"...All over Austin since 2016, horror cinema showcase Bat City Cinema brings the word of 16mm film. Their..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Relays, Rides, and Rasslin' Headline This Week's Community Events

Recommended happenings around town

"...complete the communion with nature.   – Kimberley Jones Bat City Bingo..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Queer Comedy, a Goth Market, and More Community Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar's approval

"...those writing muscles absolutely ripped.   – Kat McNevins Bat City Bingo..."

March 15, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

South by Gay-west

The official unofficial SXSW recommendations for your queer Austin experience

"...and globe – including talent from our very own Bat City. This South By, however, they’re goin’ country with..."

March 15, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

SXSW Film Review: Clemente

Baseball doc shines a light on a small-market superstar

"...and Latin American players would face their own uphill battles in the years to come. Clemente shines a light..."

March 12, 2024 SXSW Post by Matthew Monagle

Qmmunity: Self Care by Southwest

Is taking care of yourself the latest development in human technologies?

"...a queer artist from Denmark. While she’ll be in Bat City in April hosting open studio hours and exploring..."

March 8, 2024 Column by James Scott

Opera Fights, Puppet Plays, and More Arty Events

Get an arts fix this week

"...night in an event that’ll blast big-sister vibes across Bat City. TikTok titan Ellen Go Acuario brings stories based..."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Last One Down the Mountain: Belated Thoughts on the Sundance Film Festival

Even virtually, the 2024 fest felt revitalized

"...take lessons from him to prepare for her belated bat mitzvah. Throw in Robert Smigel (Triumph the Insult Comic..."

Feb. 21, 2024 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Lunar New Year Parties, OUTsider Fest, and More Recommended Community Events

Get out the vote and more this week

"...in the air – as is the sound of bat wings. Austin’s most ghoulish and nationally acclaimed Halloween attraction,..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Review: Nômadé Is a Tropical Dining Destination

Experience a melting pot of flavors at this Yucatán-inspired oasis

"...Right off the bat, I had my sights set on eating a helluva..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Bloody Brides, Creepy Cats, and More Arts Events for the Week

Valentine's (and anti-Valentine) fun, soundtracking a rock, etc.

"...Jack Kirby – or maybe Alison Bechdel or Takeshi Obata and Tsugumi Ohba – at this free workshop, where..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Texas Wildlife: Our Future to Broadcast on Texas PBS Stations

Four shorts spotlight the state's flora and fauna on Wednesday

"...delve into the state’s habitat preservation of endangered species: “Batsies,” “Redfish Revival,” “Second Chance,” and “Ranching With Ocelots.” Available..."

Jan. 30, 2024 News Post by Miranda Garza

Qmmunity: Brrr, It’s Cold in Here

Shake off the icicles and step out on the gay Austin streets with these queer events

"...every month, 10-11pm. Velveeta Room, 521 E. Sixth. $20. fb.com/goodtimeclubatx...."

Jan. 19, 2024 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Top Five Scene Shakers

Qmmunity counts five major queer scene shake-ups in 2023

"...Queer-mas Market Bat City Leather presents this LGBTQ holiday market. Featuring Bat..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Column by James Scott

A Very Merry List of Junk to Gift to News Junkies

For loved ones in the good fight and those you’ve yet to indoctrinate

"...afford/stomach a Tesla product, investing in the giant Powerwall battery can get you off the grid...."

Dec. 8, 2023 News Feature by the News Team

The Luv Doc: Dark Days

A full glass of water? Who has time for that?

"...seating at restaurants, unsweaty electric rental scooter rides, awestruck bat/grackle viewing, or a parking garage top-floor view of one..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Column by The Luv Doc

Going to Bat for Bats

"...that holds on to its proud culture of barbecue, bats, and bass, could be an example of how embracing..."

Nov. 21, 2023 Postmarks

Day Trips & Beyond: The Baker Hotel, Mineral Wells

There’s something in the water: The Baker Hotel rises again

"...was removing old beds and furniture, along with asbestos abatement. What could be reused was saved; piles of trash..."

Oct. 20, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Qmmunity: Y’alloween Fun

Keep up the tradition of great gay Halloween fun with these queer Austin events

"...can go all out, all your fave haunts around Bat City are throwing Halloween events where you can express..."

Oct. 13, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Fund-Raising Hell

This month’s edition of Austin International Drag Foundation’s drag competition fundraiser digs into Halloween nostalgia for its theme

"...Drag Festival, which collects drag stars from all over Bat City. Events like Hot Topix, hosted by Alexandria Van..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Column by James Scott

Roxane Gay, Tim O’Brien Join Texas Book Festival Lineup

Full author roster revealed for November fest

"...Emma Pérez (Queering the Border: Essays) Jamar Perry (Cameron Battle and the Escape Trials) Welsey Phelps (Before Lawrence v...."

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

The Luv Doc: An Excellent Wingman

An anachronistic ornithological metaphor about gender equality

"...try and kill a wild boar with a baseball bat, I would be putting my money on the wild..."

Sept. 8, 2023 Column by The Luv Doc

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Temple of Angels, a DJ Chicken George benefit, a Soap Creek Saloon reunion, and more recommended shows

"...of the Scaring the Hoes tour stop is $10. Bat FestCongress Avenue Bridge, Saturday 26..."

Aug. 25, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Qmmunity: Transing Pride

ATX Trans Pride puts the spotlight on the transgender community during Austin Pride

"...being booked for Austin Pride despite being a longstanding Bat City trans DJ icon. Making a bit of counterprogramming..."

Aug. 11, 2023 Column by James Scott

The Luv Doc: America’s 40th-Best City

Because Ted Cruz is the Rat King

"...the tap water was so warm it fogged my bathroom mirror. How is that even possible?..."

July 28, 2023 Column by The Luv Doc

Free Cheese at Antonelli’s, Moving and Shaking at Cookie Rich, Beer Collabs at Banger’s, Secret Cheeseburgers at Lenoir, and More, More, More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...on July 27… experience the first-ever plated dinner from Bat City Pies on July 28… elegantly devour the chef’d..."

July 26, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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