Soundscapes, Bat Books, and More Arts Events for the Week

Things to do when you're not staring at an interloping moon

"...72 artists housed at the Canopy complex on Springdale Road open their studios to the public, allowing an intimate..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Egg Hunts, Trans Visibility, and More Community Events

Meet your fellow Austinites as these goings-on

"...down, down, down.   – Carys Anderson Master Pancake: Road House..."

March 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

SXSW Film Review: Cheech and Chong’s Last Movie

The stoner comedian duo has come a long way, man

"...people appear as backseat ride-alongs on the staged desert road trip that anchors the film’s arc and nods to..."

March 13, 2024 Screens Post by Jessi Cape

Teezo Touchdown, Arny Margret, and More Reviews From Tuesday of SXSW

Standout sets to kick off the big music week

"...up the inside of Empire Control Room for High Road Touring’s stacked Tuesday night SXSW showcase, exceptional songwriters Kathleen..."

March 13, 2024 Music Post by Derek Udensi

SXSW Film Review: We're All Gonna Die

Sci-fi romance balances humor and grieving

"...hitch a ride as they embark on an emotional road trip through the American West to retrieve their belongings...."

March 11, 2024 Screens Post by Dex Wesley Parra

Broadway in Austin Announces 2024-25 Season

Corn, kindness, and the boy who never grew up come to the Bass

"...The best of Broadway keeps making its way to Austin, with Texas Performing..."

March 5, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

The Verde Report: (Over)reacting to Austin FC’s Lackluster Season Opener

... and what to look for in Seattle on Saturday

"...take on the Seattle Sounders in the season’s first road trip, there are several narrative threads to monitor after..."

March 1, 2024 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Drive-Away Dolls

Ethan Coen solo effort is screwball without the comedy

"...a bad breakup, she sets her sights on a trip to Florida and a relaxing time away from work...."

Feb. 23, 2024 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Last One Down the Mountain: Belated Thoughts on the Sundance Film Festival

Even virtually, the 2024 fest felt revitalized

"...grapple with love eternal. A few bumps in the road regarding the film’s narrative clarity are apparent but Love..."

Feb. 21, 2024 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Review: Middle Sattre, Tendencies

Eightpiece’s soul-baring string arrangements push through self-loathing

"...with ultra-specific recollections, like when misconstrued emotions invade a road trip on the soul-baring "Sweet 16." Shifting Tendencies' self-deprecating..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Music Feature by Miranda Garza

Crypta, Cherubs, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Must-see shows for the weekend and beyond

"...of four excellent singles, including swoonworthy sing-along “Forever” and road-trip-ready “Jean,” prelude the duo’s upcoming fifth album.   –Genevieve..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Dog Toys and Puppy Sports Lead Our Recommended Community Events

Bucking broncos, drag vampires, and more highlights

"...bus that’ll pop off from Fourth Street on a road trip to small town Lockhart. While there, you’ll explore..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Katherine McNevins

Day Trips: Luther Hotel, Palacios

Historic Gulf Coast hotel dodges the wrecking ball

"...The Luther Hotel in Palacios has been saved! Well,..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

South by Southwest Film Wrapping Up With The Idea of You

Michael Showalter’s new romance stars Anne Hathaway

"...kicks off with the new version of Eighties classic Road House starring Jake Gyllenhaal and features another rough-and-tumble remake,..."

Jan. 30, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Briscoe’s Youthful Americana-Pop Gains Traction

Could this guitar-banjo-sax duo be on a Black Pumas trajectory?

"...tambourines cheerfully echo the query. Boogie basslines wiggle through road trip jam "High on You" as cold howls harmonize..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Music Feature by Amber Williams

Day Trips: Cloud Column, Houston

Houston gets into a bean war with Chicago

"...the main entrance near AT&T Way and Randol Mill Road...."

Jan. 19, 2024 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...Suzanne's boss asks her to work during their holiday road trip in Sri Lanka. Cast: Sathya Sridharan, Anastasia Olowin..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Critics Association Announces 2023 Award Nominees

Killers of the Flower Moon, Oppenheimer lead field

"...However, it's a double nomination for Killers of the..."

Jan. 3, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Best New Year’s Eve Concerts Happening in Austin

Eleven live music options to ring in 2024, from Snail Mail to Gary Clark Jr.

"...– the crucible of American blues and the mythical crossroads where Robert Johnson allegedly sold his soul to the..."

Dec. 22, 2023 Music Column by Carys Anderson

Top 10 Festival Films of 2023 You Haven’t Seen Yet

From the Toxic Avenger to school shootings, the best of the fests

"...more experienced band and learning tough lessons on the road and reshaped it as a very modern tale growing..."

Dec. 19, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Stop, Drop, and Shop

Qmmunity advises on what local places are best for gay gift shopping this year

"...grab gay stuff, or take the show on the road by attending a TLGS pop-up market. Coming up this..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Column by James Scott

Liz Phair’s Exile in Guyville Still Reigns, Reimagined, at the Moody Theater

Try “Fuck and Run” as “Make Love and Stick Around”

"...moodier whole-step-down standout “Glory.” Compared to the track’s all-acoustic, stripped-down studio version, additional electric riffs and tasteful swaths of..."

Dec. 2, 2023 Music Post by Genevieve Wood

Austin Filmmaker Brings Her Rap Drama Back Home

Katherine Propper finds family in Lost Soulz at Sound Unseen Film + Music Festival

"...location scouting process was mainly from taking the same road trip the characters do, from Austin to Marfa and..."

Dec. 1, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Clowning Around

Queer embarrassment artist Andie Flores brings her show about "a clown idiot" to Crashbox

"...Arinna's stylistic blend of Broadway, old-school, new-school, and "some school that hasn't been invented..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Column by James Scott

Austin's Transportation Future: What Will It Look Like in 2033?

Highways, headless horsemen, and high-speed trains: The ghost of our transportation future

"...ubiquitous? Walking and biking on many of Austin's major roads is far from pleasant. How might the mobility bonds..."

Nov. 10, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

AFF Review: The Stars at Night

Texas-filmed doc laments the night sky lost to light pollution

"...four Texas State film students, selected to document their trip to Big Bend to see the Milky Way. They..."

Oct. 30, 2023 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

AFF Review: Egghead & Twinkie

Queer coming-of-age story catches the contradictions of youth

"...Part coming-of-age film, part road trip buddy movie, it’s a warm, creative, sincere, and..."

Oct. 28, 2023 Screens Post by Alejandra Martinez

A Very Gen Z Road Trip in Egghead & Twinkie

Austinite Sarah Kambe Holland on her heartfelt queer comedy

"...the car the two friends use for their Florida-to-Texas road trip, originally owned by Holland’s grandparents. “I inherited their..."

Oct. 26, 2023 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Sound Unseen Brings Fugazi, Cyndi Lauper Docs to Austin

Minneapolis-based film fest spotlights local links for Austin leg

"...of a young East Austin rapper on an unexpected road trip. It was the toast of this year's Tribeca..."

Oct. 19, 2023 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin’s Best Breweries of 2023, Power-Ranked

Top of the Hops VIII, baby!

"...children running around over at the breweries off Fitzhugh Road… Beerburg (69.25 points) An absolute stunner of a taproom..."

Oct. 10, 2023 Food Post by Eric Puga

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