Día de los Muertos at the Mexic-Arte Museum is Austin's longest-running Day of the Dead festival and features artists, music, and (of course) a grand procession from Saltillo Plaza to the Museum downtown. This year, the 27th edition of the fest took place a week in advance of the actual holiday, but a huge contingent of painted faces, marigolds and sugar skulls turned out for the celebration. Photos by Steve Hopson, www.stevehopson.com. more ›

There are many spooky art events being held around town this weekend - here's a rundown of the highlights: Domy Books's 4th annual Monster Show opens with a reception on Saturday from 7-9pm. The packed group show will include the monstrous work of Sterling Allen, the Sumi Ink Club, Jenny Hart, Michael Sieben, and many others. Fair warning for the squeamish, Domy's Project Space will feature an installation by Dave Allen that will bring to life the crime scene of Jack the Ripper's final murder. If you'll be haunting Houston for the weekend, Domy's Westheimer store will also be holding their Monster Show opening on Saturday. more ›

With Halloween just a week away, the the various seasonal celebrations are in full swing! On Saturday, October 24, the Mexic-Arte Museum will celebrate its 26th Annual Día de los Muertos -- Austin's largest and longest-running Day of the Dead festival -- a lively, traditional Mexican and Latin American holiday that commemorates loved ones who have passed. This year, however, the Mexic-Arte Museum will present Día de los Muertos as "Viva la Vida Fest" to celebrate life and the environment, featuring Latino artists, special exhibitions, music, activities for families, and a Grand Procession. 
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Blue Bowl by Ryan MckerleyRyan McKerley with Lisa Crowder and Edmund Martinez (2710 E Cesar Chavez) A full-time studio potter since 1995, Ryan McKerley has been a fixture of the East Side Studio Tour since its inception. He makes contemporary functional stoneware and porcelain vessels, fired in a wood or soda kiln and decorated with earthy colors. Ryan really loves what he does, and it shows from his work. You won’t get a warmer welcome... more ›

Deep in the heart of Tejas, November 2nd means it's time to celebrate Dia De Los Muertos, the holiday that's emblemized the grinning calavera since like, 500 years before designers went batshit crazy stenciling skulls all over everything. It's a day to honor the lives of the dead, and to acknowledge death as a continuation of life, oh and also to make party at La Zona Rosa for their Rock Y Roll Dia celebration. Cine... more ›

In a little over a week, we're heading up to New York City for CMJ, South by Southwest Music's almost-as-hip cousin. We're skipping most of the official stuff, but we'll be throwing an afterparty in Brooklyn on the day after Halloween—right smack on Día de los Muertos. more ›

The ninth annual Cine Las Americas International Film Festival kicks off next Wednesday, offering a wide assortment of programming from countries in North, Central, and South America and the Caribbean. The full film schedule, listed after the jump, includes music documentaries ("Si Sos Brujo," "Mestre Humberto"), classic Cuban Revolution films ("Soy Cuba," "I Am Cuba: The Siberian Mammoth"), first endeavors by Latin American directors ("El Norte: Entre el Infinito y la Nada," "Cama Adentro"), and... more ›