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Volume 41, Number 39
ON THE COVER:
WE HAVE AN ISSUE:
BY Kimberley Jones
news
Be It Flood or Fire, Austin Is Preparing for Disasters to Come
Austin residents must be prepared for hell or high water
BY LINA FISHER
Austin at Large: Neither Slumber Nor Sleep
We will be othered, threatened, vilified, even fired upon. We must not let it stop us.
BY MIKE CLARK-MADISON
Public Notice: Policy Priorities, Space Constraints
What really makes a difference in housing production
BY NICK BARBARO
Headlines / Quote of the Week
Few Election Surprises as Texas Finally Finishes Its Primaries
The field is set
BY MIKE CLARK-MADISON AND MORGAN O’HANLON
No End in Sight to Endless Lines at Austin's Airport
Chaos at AUS
BY MIKE CLARK-MADISON
Families Facing Formula Shortage Turn to Local Milk Bank
Austin's milk bank has seen a 700% increase in postpartum mothers wishing to donate milk
BY MAGGIE Q. THOMPSON
Hardcore-Nazi Austinite Wanted by the Law
After making numerous threats, local white supremacist made a mistake in threatening law enforcement
BY BRANT BINGAMON
food
The Beergardigans Return: Austin Kids Grade Local Breweries
The second installment with your beer garden friends
BY ERIC PUGA
We've Got Festivals, and Ramen Tatsu-ya Chilled Noodles, and Much Tasty Booze and Brunches Galore, and – um, What Happened to That Chicken Salad Shoppe?
All the news that's fit to get your taste buds quivering
BY WAYNE ALAN BRENNER
Austin's Best Food and Drink Events This Week
Dinner parties, farmer's markets, beer, wine, and more for the week of May 26, 2022
BY WAYNE ALAN BRENNER
music
After a Relapse Into Addiction Quietly Broke Up Street Sects, the Duo Has Exorcised Their Demons
The Gentrification V 7-inch hit last week, but Austin experimentalists are focusing on a balanced existence instead of rushing anticipated third LP
BY JULIAN TOWERS
Faster Than Sound: The Austin Music Census Returns While the Live Music Fund Faces Delays
A spring music ecosystem news roundup with all those familiar players: the Austin Music Census, Live Music Fund, and HAAM
BY RACHEL RASCOE
What We’re Listening to This Week
A. Sinclair, Quin NFN, Denis O’Donnell, Alexalone, and more sounds worth your time
BY DOUG FREEMAN, DEREK UDENSI, RACHEL RASCOE AND KEVIN CURTIN
Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week
A Joe Bataan/Grupo Fantasma collab, Strand of Oaks, Christelle Bofale, a few festivals, and more recommended live shows
BY RAOUL HERNANDEZ, CHRISTINA GARCIA, RACHEL RASCOE, KEVIN CURTIN, MICHAEL TOLAND AND DEREK UDENSI
Live Music in Austin
BY DEREK UDENSI
screens
The 48 Hour Film Project Celebrates 20 Years in Austin
The fastest movies in Texas
BY SAGE DUNLAP
Film Reviews
An Ardent Heart
Spanish faith-based drama
The Bob’s Burgers Movie
The Belchers make the big-screen jump beautifully
F3: Fun and Frustration
Part two of the Fun and Frustration series
Montana Story
Death in the modern West underlies this poignant family drama
Top Gun: Maverick
Tom Cruise proves he’s the last of his kind
arts & culture
Kitty Kitty Bang Bang Gets Back Together for the Texas Burlesque Festival
The kitties of Austin's legendary burlesque troupe still have claws
BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
Five Things to Keep Your Arts Account in the Black
From a fresh take on War of the Worlds to pushing back against censorship
BY WAYNE ALAN BRENNER
Laughter, AAPI Style With Y'All We Asian
Austin's all-Asian comedy troupe raps up AAPI Heritage Month with a Big Ol' Comedy Showcase
BY VALERIE LOPEZ
Arts Events
Art galleries, theatre, comedy, dance, and more
BY WAYNE ALAN BRENNER
Community Events
Local events, volunteer opportunities, kids' activities, and more
BY KATHERINE MCNEVINS
columns
We Have an Issue: What to Expect When You’re Expecting a Disaster
In this week’s cover story, Lina Fisher examines the looming threats of flood and wildfire
BY KIMBERLEY JONES
Qmmunity: Queer Latinx Joy
Cuchi Cuchi host Lavender Thug explains what makes this Latinx drag show “feel like home”
BY JAMES SCOTT
Day Trips: BeeWeaver Honey Farm, Navasota
Farm offers a delicious education on essential insects
BY GERALD E. MCLEOD
The Luv Doc: A Situationship
Love should be an affirmation not a concession.
BY THE LUV DOC
Mr. Smarty Pants Knows
BY MR. SMARTY PANTS
Free Will Astrology
Your weekly horoscope, May 27 - June 2
BY ROB BREZSNY
Feedback
Letters to the editor, published daily
sports
The Verde Report: Opening the Books on Austin FC’s Salary Figures
A closer look at who’s bringing the best and worst value to the club
BY ERIC GOODMAN
comics
