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12 official and unofficial events to celebrate Austin Pride Month 12 official and unofficial events to celebrate Austin Pride Month By Brianna Caleri

8.15.22  |  10:45 am

UPDATE: CultureMap added two more events after publication: the Tito's Pride Cocktail crawl throughout August, and Music Lane's ...

Music Notes

Eric Tessmer's birthday bash, plus 5 big-time Austin shows in August Eric Tessmer's birthday bash, plus 5 big-time Austin shows in August By John Laird

8.15.22  |  9:39 am

The heat hasn’t faded much this August, and neither has the quality of local Austin shows. Here’s a ...

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Austin City Limits stages star-studded season, plus more top stories Austin City Limits stages star-studded season, plus more top stories By Hannah J. Frías

8.13.22  |  12:00 pm

Editor’s note: It’s that time again — time to check in with our top stories. Here are five articles ...

Movie Review

Aubrey Plaza scams and schemes in solid Emily the Criminal Aubrey Plaza scams and schemes in solid Emily the Criminal By Alex Bentley

8.12.22  |  1:01 pm

Contrary to what many movies would have you believe, not all people who commit crimes are evil people. A good ...

Movie Review

Bodies Bodies Bodies hit the floor in hilarious horror comedy Bodies Bodies Bodies hit the floor in hilarious horror comedy By Alex Bentley

8.11.22  |  9:01 am

People behaving badly can sometimes be among the most entertaining types of films, as the spectacle of them giving in ...

Weekend Event Guide

Here are the top 5 things to do in Austin this weekend Here are the top 5 things to do in Austin this weekend By Paige Turner

8.11.22  |  6:00 am

Summer happenings are still running hot in Austin. Catch the final outdoor concert of The Drop-In series, or bask in ...

The Future Is Now

Upcoming Austin festival puts women and LGBTQ+ creators at forefront Upcoming Austin festival puts women and LGBTQ+ creators at forefront By Brianna Caleri

8.10.22  |  3:26 pm

In some ways the Front Fest is a staple Austin event, and in others, it’s barely been explored. Future ...

Play It Again

Austin City Limits reveals returning and rising stars for new season Austin City Limits reveals returning and rising stars for new season By Brianna Caleri

8.10.22  |  1:44 pm

As Austin City Limits nears its fifth decade, the TV program is still building on its credibility for interesting musical ...

Challenge Accepted

Aussie comedian Celeste Barber brings self-deprecating humor to Austin Aussie comedian Celeste Barber brings self-deprecating humor to Austin By Hannah J. Frías

8.9.22  |  3:43 pm

If you’ve spent any time on Instagram in the past few years, you’ve likely come across one of ...

Deals for Days

How to get every possible discount at the 2022 State Fair of Texas How to get every possible discount at the 2022 State Fair of Texas By Alex Bentley

8.9.22  |  10:44 am

The 2022 edition of the State Fair of Texas starts its 24-day run in Dallas' Fair Park on September 30 ...

Get A Clue

Pink Panther app takes 'detectives' on a tour of Austin's hidden gems Pink Panther app takes 'detectives' on a tour of Austin's hidden gems By Brianna Caleri

8.8.22  |  1:38 pm

The Pink Panther is not new in the entertainment landscape, but neither is most of Austin, and many Austinites haven ...

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Austin suburb among America's richest cities, plus more top stories Austin suburb among America's richest cities, plus more top stories By Hannah J. Frías

8.6.22  |  12:00 pm

Editor’s note: It’s that time again — time to check in with our top stories. Here are five articles ...

Movie Review

Goofy Brad Pitt and intense action keep Bullet Train on track Goofy Brad Pitt and intense action keep Bullet Train on track By Alex Bentley

8.4.22  |  3:01 pm

Not many A-list actors can claim to have had the kind of career that Brad Pitt has had. Initially prized ...

Hit the Breaks

Austin gets big break as host of world breakdancing championship event Austin gets big break as host of world breakdancing championship event By Brianna Caleri

8.4.22  |  2:14 pm

Although competitive breakdancing has been in Austin for decades, it’s usually not the first city on hip-hop fans’ minds ...

Weekend Event Guide

Here are the top 6 things to do in Austin this weekend Here are the top 6 things to do in Austin this weekend By Paige Turner

8.4.22  |  6:00 am

The next few days are brimming with so many hot happenings that we've added a bonus event to this ...

Movie Review

Laziness dooms Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank to also-ran status Laziness dooms Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank to also-ran status By Alex Bentley

8.2.22  |  1:45 pm

Live-action remakes are all the rage at Disney, which has dedicated itself to redoing all of its classic animated properties ...

Movie Review

Podcasting becomes cinematic in the lively and deep Vengeance Podcasting becomes cinematic in the lively and deep Vengeance By Alex Bentley

8.1.22  |  3:11 pm

Over the past decade, the medium of podcasts has grown into a multibillion-dollar industry, attracting celebrities, journalists, and everyday people ...

Music Notes

5 sizzling acts at Hot Summer Nights, plus more Austin music in August 5 sizzling acts at Hot Summer Nights, plus more Austin music in August By John Laird

8.1.22  |  2:01 pm

August is here, and in just the first week of the month, there’s a plethora of local shows worthy ...

Hot Headlines

Lake Travis glass house hits market for $1.2M, plus more top stories Lake Travis glass house hits market for $1.2M, plus more top stories By Hannah J. Frías

7.30.22  |  12:00 pm

Editor’s note: It’s that time again — time to check in with our top stories. Here are five articles ...