Fashion, Heritage, Ballet, Puns, and More Weekend Events

Arts and culture to fill your days

"...chair. To hear cast members Rev. Babs Miller, Glenna “Sparkle” Williams, Masha-Leah, Richard Rollin Gartner, and Anna Nguyen speak..."

May 9, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...Criminal Justice Coalition, authoring studies and legislation addressing our state’s prison addiction. He now introduces a poetry collection titled..."

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

"...constantly with city staff from various city departments, from parking to an office like this to the Convention Center,”..."

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

"...the edges like memory. Contrasting Robinson’s strained sensitivity, Texas State alumna Sydney Guzman’s “Under the Moon’s Eye,” running concurrently,..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Psych, Blues, and Conjunto Festivals Headline Our Crucial Concerts

This week's recommended live offerings

"...planet. That’s about half the size of the smallest state in our union (Rhode Island). Wormrot commandant Arif Suhaimi..."

April 25, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...is the point: Last month, Gov. Greg Abbott ordered state employees with hybrid work schedules to return to the..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature

Squirrels, Girls, and Other Pearls in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Acro-Cats, Earth Day, and all manner of arts and culture happenings

"...play provides queer joy in our own long-suffering conservative state.   – James Scott 10 Year Zilker Brewing Anniversary..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Anime, Activism, and Aerodynamics in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Arts and culture abound!

"...week, fans of living legend Hayao Miyazaki overloaded the system creating memes that aped the style of his Studio..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...sunflower has been discovered in the Big Bend National Park in West Texas. The hairy, green-gray plant with yellow..."

March 7, 2025 News Feature

Volunteering, Drag, Birthdays, and More Recommended Events

Let us help you plan your weekend

"...Friday 28, Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Big Medium Closes, Leaving a Void in Austin’s Art Scene

Loss of nonprofit puts future of Austin Studio Tours in question

"...on South Congress. The Big Medium board issued a statement explaining the closure, stating that "after more than 20..."

Feb. 25, 2025 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Gets Compared to a Lot of Cities. But Is Life Better There?

Shopping for home

"...of reasons to love Austin and the enormous, unique state it’s part of...."

Feb. 21, 2025 News Feature by Abe Asher

City Council Gets Its Head in the Game

With only one first-term Trump-era vet and several rookies, Council squares up

"...will be dramatically scaled back. Trump has already threatened state and local law enforcement agencies who stand in the..."

Jan. 31, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

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

"...and Baby Doe, which both chronicle how the legal system has been weaponized against women. Some catch people at..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

New Year's Adjacent Events for the Week Ahead

Crafts, comedy, and more

"...to Jonny Greenwood’s wonderful score on a top-notch sound system. Watch every larger-than-life fold and billow of dressmaking. Entrap..."

Dec. 27, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Gladys Knight, Nick Shoulders, and More Crucial Concerts

Get out and get live this week

"...journalists in town.   – Carys Anderson Rock the Park: Superfónicos..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...flooded call centers with robocalls. It affected Austin, Cedar Park, Hays County and Lakeway...."

Aug. 9, 2024 News Feature

Why Venues Are Struggling to Stay Open in the Live Music Capital of the World

As Hot Summer Nights descends, Austin’s live music epicenter campaigns for city support

"...east and west – and its recognition, having received state cultural district certification by the Texas Commission on the..."

July 12, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...to risk a Trump victory,” Doggett wrote in a statement, “too great a risk to assume that what could..."

July 5, 2024 News Feature

Point Austin: The Abbott and GOP Project Is an Exercise in Brute Political Cynicism

What’s at stake in Texas

"...Chronicle News Editor Michael King wrote about city and state politics from a progressive perspective in his weekly column,..."

June 12, 2024 News Post by Michael King

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

Balmorhea, Big Bend, Boquillas, Bois d'Arc, and blueberries

"...swimming. After years of waiting, the campground at Balmorhea State Park is finally open again. Texas Parks & Wildlife..."

May 31, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Can the Austin Airport Speed Up Its Sorely Needed Expansion?

Explosive growth and understaffing lead to long lines and near-misses

"...allow more flights) in the D.C. airport’s slot control system. Senators argued more flights would increase delays and make..."

May 24, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Giant Park Purchase: This month Travis County is finalizing the $90..."

May 17, 2024 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...kill the funding mechanism behind the city’s proposed light-rail system. Paxton and other plaintiffs are challenging the authority of..."

May 3, 2024 News Feature

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

"...deadly, uncontrollable pandemic? A solar flare that zaps communication systems on a global scale? Food and water scarcity? Chemical..."

April 26, 2024 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

Books, Sculpture, and Weed Lead Our Recommended Arts Events

It'd be a lot cooler if you went to one of these events this week

"...and birch panels. Oddly hypnotic and comforting, they’ll definitely spark some thought. Check it out and ponder the art’s..."

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Squirrel Fest, a Bidi Bidi Birthday, and More Community Events

Plan your week with some of our recommended happenings around town

"...meet face-to-face with over 100 employers from city and state departments, temp agencies, and lots more. Parking is free..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

A Drag Tribute, Eclipse Events Galore, and More Local Happenings

Get your glasses and find your totality

"...and more. Bottoms up, bestie.   – James Scott Statesman Cap10K..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Egg Hunts, Trans Visibility, and More Community Events

Meet your fellow Austinites as these goings-on

"...to the Express’ website, this opener is against their “in-state foe,” the Sugar Land Space Cowboys. After the good..."

March 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips: Mother Neff State Park, Moody

Texas’ first state park is still going strong after nearly 90 years

"...Mother Neff State Park outside of Moody started one of Texas’ best..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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