The Dionysium is back tonight and this month's debate is to resolve the very hot topic of whether or not outsourcing American jobs to lower-paid foreign workers is good for the United States. So if you're up for a stimulating and "unique program of debate, lecture, declamation, theatrical presentation and music in a salon-like atmosphere," this one, as always, is for you. They also often play a short film and finish off the night... more ›

We are the Walrus. We are the Eggman. We are a shameless, self-promoting, self-interested no-goodnik with nothing but themselves at heart. We also have difficulty conjugating verbs while writing in the royal “we”. Why all the self-loathing? Because we've picked ourselves as the Austinist pick of the week! Even though Austin Lyric Opera is celebrating Mozart's 250th birthday by performing what is arguably the best opera ever written.... Even though Austin Shakespeare Festival, upon... more ›