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Dancers at The Drop-In at Long Center (photo by Brynn Osborne)

Five Austin Acts to Catch at This Summer’s Drop-In Concert Series

A summer lineup of local favorites and fresh faces, performing weekly on the Long Center lawn
Visitors explore works from local and international galleries at the 2025 Affordable Art Fair, which returns to Austin with hands-on programming, family activities, and more. (Photo courtesy of Affordable Art Fair)

Affordable Art Fair Spotlights Austin’s Creative Community Through Local Partnerships and Programming

Back for its second year, the fair pairs 55 international galleries with Austin collaborators like Four Hands, Kido, UMLAUF and more
Davin Pham and Gabriella Tropea pose at Waterloo Park as part of Ismael Quintanilla III’s photo series created through the Downtown Austin Alliance’s 2024 XOXO Photography Fellowship.

Downtown Austin Becomes a Backdrop for Bold, Fashion-Forward Photo Series by Local Artist

Selected for the Downtown Austin Alliance’s XOXO Fellowship, photographer Ismael Quintanilla III captures the energy and character of Austin
Austin Psych Festival

Austin Psych Fest Draws Fans for a Weekend of Psychedelia, Lights and Local Music Legends

The Far Out Lounge transforms into a cosmic backyard party with performances by Kim Gordon, Yo La Tengo, Explosions in the Sky and more
The Paramount Theatre marquee in downtown Austin welcomes attendees to the ATX TV Festival, which hosts its headlining events at the historic venue. (Photo courtesy of ATX TV Festival)

ATX TV Festival’s 2025 Lineup: Mad Men and Leftovers Reunions, King of the Hill Revival and More

Reunions, premieres and a career honor for Christine Baranski highlight this year’s television festival in Downtown Austin
Johnny Goudie

Award-Winning Podcast ‘How Did I Get Here?’ Marks 1,500 Episodes With Live Show in Austin

Hosted by Austin musician Johnny Goudie, the special taping will be held May 20 at the Continental Club Gallery
The cast of “The Salamander King” portrays a tight-knit crew working at Austin Municipal Golf Course, affectionately known as “Muny,” as they rally to save it from closure in the indie comedy directed by Austin Nichols. (Still courtesy of "The Salamander King")

‘The Salamander King’ Opens Dallas International Film Festival With Austin-Set Indie Comedy

Austin Nichols makes feature directorial debut with heartfelt film about community, identity and keeping things weird
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Affordable Art Fair Returns to Austin With 50+ Galleries and Original Art for Every Budget

The four-day event brings together local and international talent at Palmer Events Center in Austin on May 15–18
"Poncho" art installation. (Photo by Erin Newman-Mitchell)

La Cuna Center Opens Inaugural Art and Ecology Exhibition in the Texas Hill Country

“Enduring Forces” features artwork that explores land and climate from artists Beili Liu, Diego Miró-Rivera, and more photographers, designers and architects
(From left) Wilna Riphin, Alberto Chavez, Ian Johnson at a Friends of the Opera event.

Get to Know Friends of the Opera, the Austin Group Bringing Fresh Energy to a Timeless Art Form

Friends of the Opera (FOTO) is building community and drawing in younger, more diverse audiences through fresh programming and social events