Affordable Art, Cine Las Americas, Adult Books, and More Weekend Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar's enjoyment

"...than the Hot Topic piece that’s turning your skin green? From taxidermy artist W.M. Halliburton – or Hallibugton, as..."

May 16, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Lucy Dacus, a Gary Floyd Retrospective, an EXTC, and More Crucial Concerts

Sounds all over town and all over the musical spectrum

"...sold out. Those hoping to commune with a higher power through the choral arts are advised to secure a..."

May 9, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, May 2-8

"...to follow his lead, Gemini. Through the joyful, extravagant power of your imagination, get the inspiration and education you..."

May 2, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

Austin Yards Where Weird Finds a Home

Seven front lawns that push beyond garden gnomes

"...with his trademark makeup. It stands parallel to a green, all-seeing eye created in the same fashion, reminiscent of..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by Caroline Drew

Art Prom, Pup Crawl, Eeyore’s Birthday, and More Recommended Events

A smattering of ways to fill your weekend

"...of grilled meats, veggies, and desserts flavored by that all-powerful spice of nostalgia – so expect “Forever Young” on..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Art, Eggs, Kink, and Sleaze in This Weekend’s Art Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar consideration

"...burlesque, and drag routines – proving that fighting the power can also be fun.   – Kat McNevins Sydney..."

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

"...food, educational exhibits, and more. Get reminded to go green and hope that inspiration lasts for the year. We’re..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...and in recent Texas history.” It will highlight the power struggle between the Texas GOP’s hard-line, farther-right wing –..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature

Self Portraits, Carnivals, and Cannibalism in Our Recommended Events

The weekend in arts and culture

"...Cody Arn, written and performed by Madi Luebbers, Emily Green, Meg Hobgood, Hashir Wallace, Mon Darter, Ciara Cook, Aurora..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Cats With Purrrpose

From the Eastside to South Austin, these feline employees are the cat’s meow

"...people return just to say hi.” Yet his true power is in being a team player: a kitty his..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Pop, Metal, Jazz, and Some Unclassifiable Crucial Concerts

Your guide to the week in live sound

"...Pleasures dispels its name with pummeling percussion and chunky power chords; opener “shut me down” growls fully instrumental for..."

March 21, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Arts and Culture Events to Get You Off the Couch

It's spring break (for some of you), get out and have some fun

"...life as the adopted child of Michael McKean (Mr. Green!). This movie is probably very bad but also maybe..."

March 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

War, Meet Climate Change

SXSW Arctic panel explains climate impact on national security

"...region as tightening up with “the emergence of great power competition between the United States, Russia, and China.” With..."

March 7, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Visual Arts Review: “Transcendence: A Century of Black Queer Ecstasy, 1924-2024”

Highlighting a subject usually depicted in pain, UT exhibit reverberates joy

"...Century of Black Queer Ecstasy, 1924-2024.” Beginning in AGBS’s Christian-Green Gallery in Jester Center and continued in the Idea..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

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

"...Shuffle Director: Benjamin Flaherty, Producers: Carra Greenberg, Harris Fishman, Benjamin Flaherty, Scott Paskoff Through the lens..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Trans Rights, Comedy Nights, and More Recommended Weekend Events

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...people. (Anyone growing nauseous at the scent of hatch green chili gravy?) We Luv throws two heaters on the..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Black Star Co-op Announces Permanent Closure

Pioneering brewpub turns off the taps this weekend

"...It also became an environmental trailblazer when the U.S. Green Building Council certified it Gold in its Leadership in..."

Jan. 9, 2025 Food Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Society Announces Recipients of 2024 Grants for Short Films

Rising filmmakers from around the state get essential support

"...David and Nathan Zellner (Sasquatch Sunset), David Lowery (The Green Knight) and Kat Candler (Queen Sugar)...."

Jan. 8, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Inside the Multi-Partner, “Second Chance” Takeover of 29th Street Ballroom

Tweedy’s and Resound Presents teams lead venue’s management

"...including new paint, lighting, sound systems, and a nicer green room, Williams shares – are underway at 29th Street..."

Jan. 3, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Live Music Recommendations for Post-Xmas and New Year's

Charley Crockett, DJ Paul, and more crucial concerts

"...an infamously difficult vocal performance. Fussell, apparently masking a powerful set of pipes during her time in Calliope Musicals,..."

Dec. 27, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Seeing Downtown Through the Eyes of Austin’s Caretakers

An afternoon with Austin’s ambassadors

"...into different job buckets: hospitality, cleaning, special projects, and power washing. It also has representatives in green shirts at..."

Dec. 27, 2024 News Feature by Benton Graham

New Year's Adjacent Events for the Week Ahead

Crafts, comedy, and more

"...quiet beauty of fashion and relationships. Listen to Jonny Greenwood’s wonderful score on a top-notch sound system. Watch every..."

Dec. 27, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, December 20-26

"...from pursuing any other trivial tasks that have zero power to advance your long-term dreams. In a similar spirit,..."

Dec. 20, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

Council Says Hello to New Austin Energy Plan

Carbon-free by 2035, but using fossil fuels for now

"...emerging technologies for energy generation and dependency like geothermal power plans and battery storage...."

Dec. 20, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Energy Proposes New Gas Generation as Part of 2035 Resource Plan Update

Critics say it “blows up” climate plans; AE says it improves emissions

"...its solution for Austin’s growing energy demand, saying only green solutions would be far too expensive and would pass..."

Dec. 9, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

International Musicians Keep Austin’s Scene Alive, but They Struggle to Stay

Putting the “world” in Live Music Capital of the World

"...of violence in Peru. The military dictatorship that took power in 1968 considered rock & roll “imperialism,” he said...."

Nov. 29, 2024 News Feature by Benton Graham

Live Music Recommendations for the Week

Shoegaze, hip-hop, jazz, and three days of Wilco

"...DeChausse, Andrea Magee, Violet Lea, Cari Hutson, and Kelly Green each front their own bands, yet merge with PAACK..."

Nov. 29, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Some Low-Income Austinites Will Get Free Solar Panels Through $30 Million Investment

City Council approves allocation to Solar for All program

"...aim of reducing energy bills, helping stabilize the Texas power grid, and creating new green energy jobs...."

Nov. 1, 2024 News Feature by Eden Shamy

Halloween Events for Kids, Adults, and All-Around Freaks

It's time to get scared or spooked or possibly amused

"...all previous holidays look Hallo-weak.   – James Scott Power Tool Pumpkin Carving Workshop..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin’s Best Breweries of 2024, Power Ranked!

Welcome to Top of the Hops IX

"...around the sun for our annual Austin Chronicle Brewery Power Rankings, and this is the year we finally heed..."

Oct. 17, 2024 Food Post by Eric Puga

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