David Wheeler of Dragon’s Lair Has Been Selling Comics In Austin for 30 Years

Local bastion of supergraphics & gaming celebrates three decades

"...Like many things in this world – wars, businesses, families, feuds, civilizations,..."

Sept. 14, 2016 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

It’s Free Comic Book Day in Austin on Saturday

But then, it’s Free Comic Book Day everywhere on Saturday

"...Because that’s the deal on the first Saturday in May – as it has been since 2002, thanks..."

May 4, 2018 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Scott McCloud in Austin with The Sculptor this Weekend

The affable theorist of Understanding Comics waxes all fictional.

"...Scott McCloud of Understanding Comics fame has a new book out from First..."

Feb. 4, 2015 Books Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

It's Official: Dylan Carlino Is the Funniest Person in Austin

Dominating newcomers prove the city is a comedy magnet

"...The 2023 Cap City Comedy Club Funniest Person in Austin (FPIA) contest wrapped up its May-to-September run whittling..."

Sept. 20, 2023 Arts Post by Valerie Lopez

Funniest Person in Austin 2017: Enzo Priesnitz

Somebody had to win it, y’know, and this is the guy

"...It's Monday night, May 15, 2017, deep in the can't-stop-laughing-where's-that-fucking-defibrillator heart of Texas, and the winner of..."

May 16, 2017 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Cap City Comedy Club Anoints 2024 Funniest Person in Austin

Liz Splatt earns the cape and crown

"...The 2024 Cap City Comedy Club Funniest Person in Austin (FPIA) contest wrapped up its June to September..."

Sept. 19, 2024 Arts Post by Valerie Lopez

Funniest Person in Austin 2016: Lashonda Rules!

Lashonda Lester takes the title in the competition's 31st year

"...charm for Lashonda Lester when it came to the finals for the Funniest Person in Austin Contest. The Detroit..."

May 17, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

What It Means to Be Funniest Person in Austin

Tyler Groce's victory in the returning comedy contest shows Austin's comedy scene is thriving and diversifying

"...In Rocky's iconic training montage our hero climbs the steps..."

Oct. 7, 2022 Arts Feature by Valerie Lopez

Funniest Person in Austin 2012

The comic crowned king this year had the Nazer's edge

"...You could not have envied Ramin Nazer being dealt the last slot in the finals..."

May 18, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Now Streaming in Austin: The Trolls

Austin comedy takes a potshot at tech culture

"...Welcome to Now Streaming in Austin, highlighting locally made titles to watch while..."

May 15, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Now Streaming in Austin: All Together ATX Telethon

Tune in tonight for a special online fundraiser

"...Welcome to Now Streaming in Austin, highlighting locally made titles to watch while..."

April 14, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Now Streaming in Austin: Castlevania

The classic horror game is three seasons deep on Netflix

"...Welcome to Now Streaming in Austin, highlighting locally-made titles to watch while self-quarantining...."

March 28, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Guide to 4/20 Events and Resources in Austin

Everyone needs to chill out

"...a group of students at San Rafael High School in California, who used 4:20 as a secret code meaning..."

April 15, 2021 Events Post by Katherine McNevins

Funniest Person in Austin 2010

In the competition's 25th year, the crown goes to comeback kid Lucas Molandes

"...The storms over Austin this past Monday night might have given King Lear..."

May 21, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

CM Punk Calling Clobbering Time in Austin

WWE champ plus 'Walking Dead' star confirmed for Wizard World

"...The best in the world. Let's cut to the chase. CM Punk,..."

Aug. 5, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Funniest Person in Austin 2013

From 209 contenders, the final 12 emerge to duke it out for this year's comedy crown

"...Okay, folks, our annual comedy competition is really gettin' serious. Back on April Fools' Day, we were looking..."

May 17, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Funniest Person in Austin 2013

Cap City Comedy Club launches its biggest joke-slinging competition yet on the funniest day of the year

"...C'mon, on Valentine's Day, you go out and do something romantic, don't..."

March 29, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Funniest Person in Austin Contest

After an especially lengthy deliberation, Andy Ritchie takes the comedy crown

"...Andy Ritchie is the Funniest Person in Austin this year, as decided by the judges presiding..."

May 20, 2011 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

OMG, There are Strange Beasts in Austin Tonight

They're … they're all over the walls of Guzu Gallery!

"...Because it's time for Strange Beasts 3, the third in Guzu Gallery's series of kaiju-themed exhibitions, featuring talented artists..."

Nov. 20, 2015 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Five Things to Do in Austin This Weekend

Oh, wait, is this a new list of entertainment options?

"...Why, yes, observant citizen – this “Five Things” post is part of an ongoing weekly series! And..."

June 2, 2017 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Funniest Person in Austin 2008: Crowning Krug

After the final punch line in this year's contest was delivered, the last laugh belonged to Eric Krug

"...As of April Fool's Day, 99 comics were jostling for the title of Funniest Person in..."

May 23, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Funniest Person In Austin Contest

The competition's so fierce for the 2009 finals, it's not even funny ... but it is!

"...By the time your peepers are grazing this text, the Funniest Person in Austin competition for..."

May 15, 2009 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

All Over Creation: A Brief History of Laugh Riots in Austin

As April overflows with comedy festivals, an overview of Austin's celebrations of funny

"...Pardon me while I plant a coconut-cream pie in T.S. Eliot's poetic puss: April may be the cruelest..."

April 13, 2012 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Big in Austin, Big in Japan

If a holiday gift trend is big here this year, chances are, it was already big over there

"...In case you hadn't noticed, while you and your Gap..."

Dec. 7, 2001 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

The Best Places to Play Board Games in Austin

Find a good tabletop to throw down and throw dice with friends

"...got that coveted Boardwalk/Park Place combo and bankrupted you into oblivion. Or maybe it was Risk, a game that..."

Feb. 7, 2018 Events Post by Josh Kupecki

Geek Out In Austin

Local meetups for Austin gamers

"...Spend some time geeking out indoors at these game nights...."

Jan. 13, 2017 Events Post by Sandra Gisi

Some People in Austin Need to STFU

Stand-up comedian Katie Pengra offers a lesson in heckling.

"...This is your journo Brenner, here, with a brief intro...."

Oct. 20, 2014 Arts Post by Katie Pengra

Five Excellent Things to Do in Austin this Weekend

Aside from enjoying this, we mean, ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS weather

"...partake of the mild temperatures and the cool breezes slicing light and sweet through the warmth from our bright..."

Feb. 6, 2015 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

In the Bounce House with Comedian Danny Palumbo

2015’s Funniest Person in Austin is cooking on all burners

"...That’s right, “cooking on all burners.”..."

Nov. 18, 2015 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Q&A Hole: What’s the Most Important Thing in Life?

With JT Habersaat, David Wheeler, Jodi Egerton, Marc English & more.

"...Yeah, to hell with beating around the bush of values, trying to flush out..."

Sept. 27, 2016 Chronolog Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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