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

"...Indulge the desire for the finer things in life with..."

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin's Aaron Moten's Trip From Batboy to <i>Fallouti>

How one St. Ed's actor became part of the new Prime series

"...It's a long way from a college production of Batboy:..."

April 11, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Sentimental Family Band Isn’t Hung Up on the High Times

The softie ex-art-rockers arrive at Austin’s honky-tonk revival

"...This is what Sagebrush was made for. The South Congress..."

April 12, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

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

Plan your week with some of our recommended happenings around town

"...City of Austin Career Expo..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

No Beyoncé, Lots of Jelly Roll, and More Takeaways From the CMT Music Awards

Best and worst moments from the ceremony’s uneven Moody Center return

"...Red Solo cups were raised in memory of Toby Keith. A Phil Collins song..."

April 8, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Elizabeth Morris: 100 Years of Memories in Austin

Of back porches, corrupt politicians, and fireworks at Zilker Park

"...Elizabeth Randerson Morris does not seem 105. She only quit..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

How Austin Transformed Danny Brown

The Detroit wild card on getting his shit together (and finding H-E-B)

"...Back in 2011, Danny Brown was a 30-year-old, not very famous..."

March 29, 2024 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Egg Hunts, Trans Visibility, and More Community Events

Meet your fellow Austinites as these goings-on

"...Texas Hold ’Em Beyoncé Mini-Ball/Listening Party..."

March 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Indigo de Souza, Estrella Acosta, and More Crucial Concerts

A little hair of the dog for your post-SXSW listening pleasure

"...In a 2023 Chron interview with Laiken Neumann, local queergrass..."

March 22, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Short and Sweet: The Rainbow Bridge

Dimitri Simakis on his new short and the state of the industry

"...Unexpected themes can crop up at festivals. At this year's South by..."

March 20, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

30 Breakout Music Acts to See in Austin This Week

Your guide to SXSW's buzziest artists, both official and unofficial

"...Any Austin-based or Austin-headed music fan worth their salt starts encountering..."

March 11, 2024 SXSW Post by Rachel Rascoe

Election Day, STEM Day, Amplify Austin Day, and More Days to Remember This Week

Our guide to community events for the week

"...Friday 1, Cheer Up Charlies..."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Six Great Breweries Off the Beaten Path

In tumultuous times for Austin beer, these undersung gems are worth seeking out

"...I have lived in a lot of hot places: El..."

March 1, 2024 Food Feature by Eric Puga

How Driving Somebody From One Texas City to Another Can Turn Into a Prison Sentence

Rides from hell, thanks to Texas’ immigration law

"...You recently graduated high school and plan to pursue a secondary degree. The..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature by Benton Graham

Recommended Austin Events

Highlights for your week in music, arts, community, and more

"...In/visible A: The Building of an Asian American Film Community..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With <i>The Fall Guyi> World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...South by Southwest audiences have seen the artier side of Ryan Gosling with..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Luv Doc: Dark Days

A full glass of water? Who has time for that?

"...Dear Luv Doc,..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Column by The Luv Doc

A Foodie’s Guide to One of North Austin’s Strip Malls

Searching for the American dream at the Spicewood / 183 Center

"...Strip malls rule. Where else can you spin laundry while..."

Nov. 24, 2023 Food Feature by Taylor Holland

"Finally I Sang": Progressive Cumbia Fires Up Como Las Movies’ Full-Length Debut

Como Las Singles finds Nelson Valente Aguilar in the driver’s seat

"...On Oct. 15, 2022, Como Las Movies played a massive Austin altar...."

Nov. 10, 2023 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

The Pharcyde and Brownout’s Special Fest Collaboration and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Find Nineties alt-hip-hop pioneers and Caroline Rose at two separate benefits

"...Looking for the best shows happening in Austin this week?..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Austin-Made Comedy <i>Home Freei> Is Taking Homelessness Seriously

How a chance encounter in 1997 keeps changing lives

"...A lot of filmmakers say their film was truly conceived in Austin, but..."

Oct. 27, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin’s Best Breweries of 2023, Power-Ranked

Top of the Hops VIII, baby!

"...Click here to jump straight to the brewery rankings...."

Oct. 10, 2023 Food Post by Eric Puga

Austin Bicycle Meals Offers Pedal-Powered Distribution to the Streets

Meals on (two) wheels

"...When it's in the hundreds outside, a Popsicle can change your..."

Sept. 29, 2023 Food Feature by Kevin Curtin

Austin's Hip-Hop Pioneers, in Their Own Words

The Austin History Center-archived rappers and industry innovators share stories

"...Miss Manners once passed along an MP3 file to fellow..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Fantastic Fest Gets Toxic With <i>The Toxic Avengeri>

Fall of the House of Usher, The Creator added

"...Who said that you had to get rid of all the..."

Aug. 15, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Best Things We Saw at Oblivion Access 2023: Earth, BEAK>, GEL, and More

Highlights from year two of the underground Austin music festival

"...Not just setting local temperature records for the month of June, this..."

June 19, 2023 Music Post by Wayne Lim

Qmmunity: Come Sail Away

Queer Black Women Alliance sets sail for a Juneteenth boat party, plus Pride-themed provisions

"...Juneteenth lands on a Monday this year, but Queer Black Women Alliance sets sail for..."

June 16, 2023 Column by James Scott

Inside Texas' Angels of Death, Who Refuse Hundreds of Death Row Pleas but May Expedite Daniel Perry Pardon

How the Board of Pardons and Paroles runs its ship

"...When Hasmukh Patel was shot to death in his San Antonio convenience store in 2004, it was..."

May 12, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

10 Easter Dining Options For Every Bunny We Know

But, yes, the hungry human animals will be even happier

"...Spring is in the air as Easter draws near once..."

April 3, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Lights, Camera, Stupidity in Austin-Made Satire

Bryan Connolly's Make Popular Movies spoofs how films are (and aren't) made

"...IMDb lies. Make Popular Movies is not Bryan Connolly's filmmaking..."

March 31, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

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