These Austin Bars Serve Small Plates and Big Vibes
From Papercut to Parley, the best way to experience these spots is one bite at a time
Brentwood Social House to Close
British-style tea shop and community hub becomes Austin’s latest lost third space
Hybrid Print Shop and Art Gallery Haus Obscura Opens on East Sixth
A labor of love fueled by the spirit of DIY
New Rush Tribute Act Vital Signs Redefines Dad Rock
Austin music scene veterans come together in a prog rock supergroup
West Austin Residents Raise Concerns About Courtyard/RM 2222 Project
At a meeting last Wednesday, individuals expressed skepticism about TxDOT’s $68.4 million project
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A Resolution but No Closure to the Yogurt Shop Murders
Documentarian Margaret Brown discusses the new final chapter of her HBO series on Austin’s most infamous crime
Austin Energy Argues Gas an Unfortunate Necessity
Council to weigh climate harm reduction trade-offs for reliability
Local Organizations Propel Next Generation’s Shift to Trade Work
Opportunities in Austin for gateways to blue-collar “AI-proof” jobs are increasing
Analyzing Austin’s New Police Shootings Dashboard
The data tracks and details 60 APD shooting cases from 2018 through 2025
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Music
A Curious Mix of People Authors Debut Emo’s Documentary on Red River
Plus, the Drop In returns, estudiosix welcomes residency applicants, and more culture news
Arts + Culture
Dance, Dance, Evolution: How a New Generation of Party Producers Are Challenging the Nightlife Status Quo
Texan organizers ditch sections and phones for in-the-moment connection
Puppet Palooza Unites Cloth Performers
Fragile Rock and Cloud Companion’s humanoid creations share a first-time bill on May 22
Screens
Saccharine Review: Gross Anatomy
Weight loss body horror meets ghost story in this surprisingly unfulfilling chiller
Rocket Cinema Celebrates a Meteoric Five Years of Mobile Movies
How a pandemic-inspired project became a key part of Austin’s moviegoing experience
I Love Boosters Review: What a Coup
Boots Riley’s sophomore feature blends lefto fist-raising and bold weirdness
Silent Friend Review: Tree of Life
Humans and nature try to bridge the communication divide in Ildikó Enyedi’s meditative drama
Food
First Look: Community Kitchen + Taproom
Local Billie Eilish-cosigned vegans open a new location in Tarrytown
Tzintzuntzan: A Place of Hummingbirds, Huevos, and (Occasional) Heartbreak
The pastry case rarely lasts past noon at new Fonda San Miguel offshoot
ColumnS
Qmmunity: Delicious Community Support
Two requests for financial support from local queer and queer-friendly orgs
Head Coach, Sporting Director Firings Send Austin FC Back to Drawing Board
A complete factory reset for Austin’s MLS club
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