Jump On It Organizer NOOK Turner’s 30-Year Fight to Preserve Eastside Black Culture

Rapper / promoter / activist goes long on his annual “Black Culture 360” event

"...ventured as far as New Braunfels in 2022 to launch the Fat Gator Weekend at Texas Ski Ranch. He’s..."

May 30, 2025 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Qmmunity: Net Nostalgia

Editor James reflects on what being on the computer used to mean

"...Horneman, and Demi Chang. Holden hosts. 8pm. Loser Lion Party Bus..."

May 23, 2025 Column by James Scott

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

Recommended happenings for your calendar's enjoyment

"...voices. But wait, there’s more! This year, Cine is launching its first-ever concurrent conference, with fireside chats, workshops, and..."

May 16, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Friends Fair Spins a Wider Austin Art Scene Web

Local fine arts collective hosts a three-day gallery gathering, boosting Austin’s art profile

"...They’re the next echelon for the scene.” So they launched FOG, starting with wine bar chats and special events..."

May 9, 2025 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

Warm up for summer with frozen margs and fests around Texas

"...on April 4, at Fall Creek Vineyards' 50th anniversary party, that Susan Auler had sold one of the oldest..."

May 1, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

A Redhead, Pink Pony, and Kaleidoscope in This Weekend’s Events

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...collection titled The Restlessness of Bound Wrists. The book launch – hosted at Red Salmon Arts Casa de Resistencia..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

A smattering of ways to fill your weekend

"...Junkshun.   – Kimberley Jones Americana Theatre’s 60th Birthday Party..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Blank Hellscape Crafts Five Years of Intricate Demos Into Hell 2

Your favorite local band’s favorite local band emerges with sophomore album

"...Hotel Vegas patio, drowning out the Top 40 dance party and flipping off the crowd on his way back..."

April 25, 2025 Music Feature by Kyra Bruce

Qmmunity: Seeing Clearly on Trans Day of Visibility

Haus of Trans and Black Trans Leadership of Austin talk their TDOV celebration

"...Among the event’s offerings is BTLA’s launch of a new QTBIPOC cultural archive called Fruit Preserves...."

March 28, 2025 Column by James Scott

Crosstalk: Adrian Quesada Nabs an Oscar Nom, and More Culture News

Plus, Spaceflight Records and Mohawk launch new series

"...Spaceflight Records has launched a new Split 7-Inch Series, kicked off with a..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Music Column by Miranda Garza

Qmmunity: New Queers Resolutions

This year, we’re all resolving to be resolute

"...month during the early evening slot. Simply Sapphic Podcast Launch Party..."

Jan. 10, 2025 Column by James Scott

We Have an Issue: Let’s Close Out the Year With Some Warm Fuzzies, Yeah?

A shameless puppy parade for our Top 10s issue, a new Music & Culture editor to cheer on, and a big thanks to the readers for their generous support

"...initiative – the monthly concert / donor “thank you” party we kicked off at the Chronpound in June –..."

Dec. 13, 2024 Column by Kimberley Jones

City Arts Funding Skipped Established Arts Organizations. Will They Survive?

Reforms to Austin’s arts grants threaten to disrupt the city’s cultural ecosystem

"...Theatre Halloween Costume & Thrift Sale. Shoppers browsing for party attire may have been surprised to find a huge..."

Oct. 25, 2024 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin’s Best Breweries of 2024, Power Ranked!

Welcome to Top of the Hops IX

"...from London-style public house, to American parking lot tailgate party, and then Frankenstein’d back to some variation of a..."

Oct. 17, 2024 Food Post by Eric Puga

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

Catch up on Lone Star State news and plan some fall fun

"...decade old this year and they’re throwing a birthday party on Saturday, Oct. 12. The Saga debuted on June..."

Oct. 4, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Floral Realness, a John Aielli Experience, Spooky Movies, and More Recommended Events

Fill your weekend with the wild and weird

"...  – James Scott Bat City Review: Issue 20 Launch..."

Oct. 4, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Paxton from investigating alleged “vote harvesting” – efforts by third-party groups to collect and submit absentee or mail-in ballots...."

Oct. 4, 2024 News Feature

A T-Rex, Trivia, and Twilight, in This Week’s Recommended Events

Take those long arms and find a weekday happening

"...on the Franco era through a child’s eyes, which launched the career of Ana Torrent, the magnetic actor who..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

ArmadilloCon, Art, a Hot Sauce Hootenanny, and More Recommended Events

Get out and get spicy this weekend

"...  – James Renovitch Joaquín Zihuatanejo’s Occupy Whiteness Book Launch..."

Sept. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Culture, Arts, and More Recommended Weekend Events

Don't let the heat get you down

"...– Lina Fisher Hollie Hardy’s Lions Like Us Book Launch Party..."

Aug. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Spinning Right Round

Queer Vinyl Collective rules the record roost with new vinyl livestream the Studio

"...QVC but also makes for their official the Studio launch party. Kicking off at 8pm and “spinning with Open..."

July 12, 2024 Column by James Scott

Daniel Fears, Sydney Wright, AB6IX, and More Crucial Concerts

Get out and get live

"...Bazan returned to his Pedro the Lion moniker to launch a planned five-album autobiographical cycle with 2019’s Phoenix. This..."

July 12, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Of Montreal, Pixies, Kinky Curly Coily Fest, and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended live music for your week

"...Ain’t no party like a Sabrina Ellis party, because a Sabrina Ellis..."

June 21, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

The Off Beat: Freedom Day(s)

Early-bird celebrations pepper the lead-up to a midweek Juneteenth

"...the evening’s vibe from classy sit-down dinner to freewheeling party...."

June 21, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

Introducing Free Press Forever

Associate Publisher Cassidy Frazier talks about the importance of donor-supported journalism and our new live music series

"...off many holiday parties, the Austin Music Awards Industry party, and something called The Fireman’s Cup, which Publisher Nick..."

June 21, 2024 Column by Cassidy Frazier

Queens, Kings, and More Events to Help You Celebrate This Weekend

Movies, theatre, classes, dancing, and more reasons to get out

"...queer & kinky, ASHwell brings a big ol’ Pride party to Austin’s Eastside neighborhood. All sickos, pervs, and kinksters..."

June 14, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Sounds Sketchy to Me

ATX Sketch Fest headliners Joan and Raft talk sketch comedy, Speed on Noah’s Ark, and their Austin plans

"...it more as roping people into performing at every party or celebration. A highlight for them remains a news..."

May 24, 2024 Column by James Scott

ATX TV Festival Adds Apple TV+ Miniseries The Big Cigar, Plus Panels on an Industry in Flux

Conversations planned about the strikes and their aftermath

"...It’s T-minus 20 days to the launch of this year’s ATX TV Festival, and one thing..."

May 10, 2024 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Qmmunity: Noisy

Straight cis people are getting too comfortable making pronoun jokes, and it’s annoying

"...now means not having to do it later. Proactive party pooping, so to speak...."

May 10, 2024 Column by James Scott

Paramount Theatre Announces 50th Summer Classic Film Series

Old friends and new faces mark this major anniversary

"...films now called classic weren't even made when they launched their Summer Classic Film Series in 1974. Five decades..."

May 8, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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