Swans, Swine, and Serial Killers in This Week’s Recommended Events

Get out and get arty

"...has proved that being prolific doesn’t mean sacrificing artistic power, as shown by his latest film, super-stylish corrupt cop..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Crucial Concerts to Enjoy as SXSW Wanes

Embrace the anarchy or wait for the masses to depart

"...Child.   – Raoul Hernandez Density512 and KMFA present Power Up: The Art of Video Game Music..."

March 14, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

No Badge Necessary at These Live Music Recommendations

Crucial concerts for the week ahead

"...Majesty bookstore offers a meditation on complex topics – nuclear proliferation, uranium mining, nuclear waste disposal – through myriad..."

March 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Open Letter to John & Ted

"...to serve Texans. You were not elected to cede power to Elon Musk to run the country. Nobody voted..."

Feb. 16, 2025 Postmarks

An L.A. Benefit, Toni Price Tribute, and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the week ahead

"...Leo and the Pharmacists bring their high-energy blend of power pop, punk, and sharp commentary to 29th Street Ballroom...."

Jan. 24, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

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

"...to a dangerous city, where she must use the power of destiny and song to save her true love’s..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Trans Rights, Comedy Nights, and More Recommended Weekend Events

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...the weirdo bill with voyeurist voyage “Body Language” and nuclear fallout feature Meat Machine. Catch these Texas-made movies at..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Opinion: A Generation Plan for the Next Generation

Council Member Ryan Alter on why now is not the time to include new gas-fired power generation in the Austin Energy plan

"...in abundant, clean, and cheap energy solutions like solar power, we continue to double down on the dirty, outdated,..."

Dec. 13, 2024 Column by Ryan Alter

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...oil, short for Canadian oil, was originally used to power lamps and lubricate engines. Fifty years ago, it wasn’t..."

Oct. 4, 2024 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Some Slutty Fun, Laughs for Lunch, and More Weekday Events

Our recommendations for the week ahead

"...Wiseman series continues with a wildly different take on nuclear proliferation than Oppenheimer. Instead of dramatizing the moral murkiness..."

Sept. 27, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, September 6-12

"...or institutions that share your ideals and give you power you can’t access alone?..."

Sept. 6, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

A young ape dares to question if maybe humans aren't the enemy after all

"...lose it”) and turned it into a Cold War nuclear terror fever dream. Over time, multiple movies, and a..."

May 10, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Having a Plan for When Shit Hits the Fan: A Journey in Prepping

What disaster preparedness experts have to say about best-laid plans for worst-case scenarios

"...A natural disaster? Catastrophic power grid failure? A deadly, uncontrollable pandemic? A solar flare..."

April 26, 2024 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

Dev Patel Swings Into South by Southwest With Monkey Man World Premiere

Fest gets new docs on Stormy Daniels, Alex Jones, and Jon Bon Jovi

"...of American life through which to explore themes of power, family, capitalism, and forgiveness. (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Free Week and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Catch Skourge, Magna Carda, and more at the no-cost annual fest

"...Skourge, whose vocalist Seth Gilmore led the recent surprise Power Trip reunion, tote ripping punk-minded metal LP Torrential Torment...."

Dec. 29, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Top 10 Most Read Film Reviews of 2023

A-bombs and b-movies were what you were interested in this year

"...and neutrinos become an inferno of reality. It's all power: not just nuclear, but political and interpersonal, as Oppenheimer..."

Dec. 23, 2023 Screens Post by The Screens Staff

Expend4bles

Pointless action sequel should have gone straight to video

"...notorious terrorist Suarto Rahmat (Kuwais) steals a cache of nuclear warheads, Barney and Lee must round up the usual..."

Sept. 29, 2023 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Review: Never, No Guarantee

Fivepiece strings listless ennui into post-punk fixtures on debut EP

"...of Nevil, Luna Luna, Thelma & the Sleaze, and Nuclear Daisies, Never strings corporeal anxieties, fractured relationships, and listless..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Music Feature by Alejandra Ramirez

Gas and Coal Outages Behind ERCOT’s Constant Calls for Conservation

And no progress on energy efficiency programs

"...Solar power has been helping ERCOT avoid rolling blackouts, but thermal..."

Aug. 30, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Mayor Warns of Possible Rolling Blackouts This Evening

Grid strained with demand, unexpected production outages

"...from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) for power conservation this month. This evening, Mayor Kirk Watson issued..."

Aug. 29, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Oppenheimer

Christopher Nolan's roaring, terrifying, and carnal tale of the father of the atom bomb

"...and neutrinos become an inferno of reality. It's all power: not just nuclear, but political and interpersonal, as Oppenheimer..."

July 21, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Music 2023: The Best Things We Saw on Wednesday

A primo Tiger Den showcase, iLe, Hermanos Gutiérrez, and more

"...iLe touched off a five-hour run with unqualified star power. Torch singer leading a quartet of drums, keys, and..."

March 16, 2023 SXSW Post by Julian Towers

Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music

Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival

"...Brains-level speed midsong, as Pearl’s vocals quavered alongside thrashing power chords. “We were very obviously 16 years old and..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Austin Scientists Focus on Helping AI Do Good

Weighing the pros, cons, and concerns of humanity's future overlords

"...in February. OpenAI's technology is also being used to power a new version of Microsoft's search engine, Bing, which..."

March 10, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Big, Contentious Austin Energy Rate Hike Finally Arrives at Council

Power for the people?

"...directors, as a public utility in Texas the city's power company has to go through a statutory administrative hearing..."

Nov. 25, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, October 14-20

"...not afraid of achieving more success and wielding more power. I hope you will summon the extra courage necessary..."

Oct. 14, 2022 Column by Rob Brezsny

Fantastic Fest Raises a Smile With First Announcement

The Banshees of Inisherin, V/H/S/99, sharks, and more

"...horrific accident, Elisa believes that she’s been given super powers and will stop at nothing to avenge her mother’s..."

Aug. 16, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Out of the Blue

Dennis Hopper’s lost film murders the Seventies

"...Most of that power comes from Linda Manz: the once-muse of Terrence Malick,..."

March 25, 2022 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Austin Film Festival Review: Larry Flynt for President

New documentary gets inside the Hustler publisher's campaign

"...as he noted, like his nemesis, Ronald Reagan ("the nuclear mad cowboy," as he dismissively dubbed the by-then senile..."

Oct. 25, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Shudder for Charity at Scare for a Cure

Austin's biggest fundraising haunt returns with safety in mind

"...is set inside a futuristic prison, built around a nuclear power plant and run entirely by artificial intelligence. Guests..."

Oct. 8, 2021 Arts Feature by Cody Song

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