Inaugural Austin Theatre Critics Awards Drop 2024-2025 Nominees

Delicious drama of awards anticipation

"...decades of recognizing Austin’s arts scene. Last year, local theatre advocate and founding director of theatre hub ATX Theatre,..."

May 21, 2025 Arts Post by Cat McCarrey

Qmmunity: Recouping From the Horrors

How do you heal from the headache of our current hellish world?

"...Vylette Ward hosts a bingo bop at Austin’s newest sports spot, complete with fabo prizes. 8pm. Queer TV..."

May 16, 2025 Column by James Scott

The Austin Chronic: Ground Game Texas Vows to Keep Fighting for Decriminalization

Executive Director Catina Voellinger responds to Ken Paxton’s crusade to recriminalize marijuana in Austin

"...her message is to keep the people powering these movements engaged, even when they see their work struck down..."

May 16, 2025 Column by Kevin Curtin

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

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...Each turn of a kaleidoscope reveals a new world – new amalgamations of shape and color. It’s..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Is Austin’s New Arts Umbrella Organization Just in Time or Too Little, Too Late?

After two decades of treating culture and creativity as an afterthought, the city of Austin finally has a real arts department

"...Its formation has been greeted as great news for the local arts scene – if they’ve heard..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

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

A smattering of ways to fill your weekend

"...gods, in himself – all get shaken when a new visitor comes into his labyrinthine world. Good for those..."

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

"...“Brave New Textiles”..."

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

"...Well, maybe that’s a little true with Ventanas, a new revival of contemporary circus troupe Cirque Vida’s show that..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

CAMP Film Fest Brings Online to the IRL Theatre

New event designed to break down career divides comes to the Paramount

"...money, but it's being stifled by IP mania. The new CAMP Film Fest, coming to Austin later this month,..."

April 9, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: The Optimist Weighs In

Staying positive these days is like being an 84-year-old Al Pacino trying to read names at the Oscars – a struggle!

"...good time, I wouldn’t blast y’all with an events newsletter where I make an Al Pacino joke in the..."

April 4, 2025 Column by James Scott

Ballet Austin’s Love’s Gentle Spring Inspires New Blooms

Two world-premiere works blend new choreography with established talent

"...the COVID-19 pandemic. Although these pieces of music aren’t new, creating fresh choreography for them isn’t as streamlined as..."

March 21, 2025 Arts Feature by Catalina Perez

St. Paddy’s Day, SXSnacks, Sailor Moon, and More Weekend Events

Our recommendations for the waning days of the Fest

"...Friday 14, Paramount Theatre..."

March 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

How the BTS ARMY Superpowered the Megapopular Boy Band

This fandom moves mountains

"...Fandom is not a new concept. So, what exactly is unique about the BTS..."

March 7, 2025 Screens Feature by Jenny Nulf

Opportunities to Amplify, Educate, and Trailblaze in This Week’s Events

The week ahead is looking bright

"...Ivester Contemporary exhibitionist Denise Prince as part of her new show kicking off this Saturday, March 1. These works..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Walkabouts, Rallies, and Carnaval in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

The chilly weekend is heating up

"...Through March 22, Hyde Park Theatre..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Theatre Review: The Filigree Theatre’s Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Factory on 5th production revels in the morally gray

"...there are exceptions to that rule. Take the Filigree Theatre’s deep, dark version of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Valentine's and Beyond With This Weekend's Recommended Events

From dark stories to romantic dance

"...Thursday 13, State Theatre..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

A Celebration of Black Women, a Benefit for Palestine, and Other Crucial Concerts

Hans Zimmer, Superfónicos, Lola Tried, and more recommended shows

"...and indie rock with noise sensibilities, plan to premiere new single “Degrader” at Thursday’s show. Lauren Burton’s powerful, gritty..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Fusebox Facts, Sullivan’s Travels, and More Recommended Events

Some recommendations for the week ahead

"...Majesty teams with We Luv Video to celebrate Lunar New Year the cinephile way: screening a Hong Kong fantasy..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Kings of Comedy: Austin's Josh Frank Brings R.E.M. and Buster Keaton Together for Silents Synced

New soundtrack for Sherlock Jr. follows Nosferatu/Radiohead

"...horror classic (read our review here). Yet there's a new iteration of the old story that has become a..."

Jan. 10, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

ISHIDA Dance Company Brings a European Dance Sensibility to Texas

Getting emotional and experimental with as long as there is in me

"...work, Ishida tries to build a bridge between pure movement and classical training, a way to make something esoteric..."

Jan. 10, 2025 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Dungeons & Dragons, Trivia, Comics, and More Recommended Events

It's a new year! Why not try some new things?

"...Redbone. Perfect viewing for the January doldrums, especially this new 2K restoration courtesy of Film Movement.   – James..."

Jan. 3, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Little Women, Big Games, and More Recommended Weekend Events

Get in the spirit with these arts and cultural happenings

"...of the Floreadores” and “Dance of the Reed-Pipes” saunters anew as “Toot Toot Tootie Toot.” Combining ballet, modern dance,..."

Dec. 20, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Theatre Review: Ground Floor Theatre’s Falsettos

Wise winter musical gives real lessons on creating family cheer

"...togetherness, charity, and good will toward men. Ground Floor Theatre believes in that message, but also believes it can..."

Dec. 13, 2024 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

A Dictator, a Weird Wednesday, and an Election in This Week's Events

We're not stressed about the week ahead at all!

"...perhaps a nice black-and-white picture playing in an air-conditioned theatre will calm the more violent pre-Election Day anxieties. At..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

A Surreal Party, a Dead Parade, and More Recommended Events

Liven up your weekend with these undead events

"...this local contemporary dance company’s penchant for showing audiences new viewpoints on the art form. As such, you’ll find..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Record Store Day, Formula 1, Dyke March, and More Event Recommendations

Your weekend is spoken for

"...of them, each terrifying and unique? That’s what the newly conjured Austin Horror Film Festival will be providing over..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Elvira, the Crypt Keeper, and Garfield Headline Our Weekday Recommendations

Find an event for you, spooky or otherwise

"...all throughout the month. Each week they’re releasing a new flavor for you to enjoy – in a cute..."

Oct. 11, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

Fill your weekend with the wild and weird

"...PLAY invite their usual customers as well as curious newcomers to have a jaunt around their space. Have a..."

Oct. 4, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Arts Review: Early Era Collective’s “Rising From the Roots”

Hybrid production explores the immigrant experience through dance and taped interviews

"...the adjoining hallway, and finally down into an open theatre, experiencing a combination of taped interviews and dance performances..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Arts Feature by Cy White

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