Besides the wonderful events highlighted by the flyers above, there are a few other shows on New Year's Eve in Austin worth noting: more ›

FRIDAY [8] music • Centro-Matic, Those Peabodys, Pink Nasty at Emo's (Inside) music • Anagen, Two Guy Trio at Stubb's music • The Midgetmen, The Boxing Lesson, Sounds Under Radio, Label Me This at Red Eyed Fly music • Fireside Creative Showcase with Shrapnel, Lone Star Porn Star, Nooner, Hundred Year Storm, Bayta Darell, and a chance to win a Gibson guitar autographed by (huh?) Chuck Norris at The Parish Room music • Rescue... more ›

WEDNESDAY [6] film • The Stunt Man with Richard Rush Live in Person at Alamo Downtown (6:45pm, $10) food • Angel Valley Organic Farm Farmstand at Asian American Cultural Center, 11713 Jollyville Road (10am-2pm) film • TerrorStorm with Alex Jones Live at Alamo South (7pm) film • Before Sunrise at Rounders Pizzeria (8pm, Free) film • Zatoichi: 7 & 8 at Spider House (8pm, Free) film • Quai Des Ofevres at Paramount Theatre (7:15pm)... more ›

The storm may have passed, but there is still tons of work to do. In an effort to raise funds for Hurricane Katrina Relief, there will be a benefit show this Saturday at Room 710. The evening will feature an eclectic mix of bands including The Always Already, The Denim Tsunami, Cochino and Two Guy Trio. Entry is a mere $5, and there will also be some fabulous raffle prizes ($2 a ticket), including:... more ›

It seems the lovely fashionistas behind ATX Magazine have been a busy bunch. Drawing off the success of their Fashion Mixer, they've lined up three days worth of events, each packed with music and fashion so hot they should consider moving the afterparty to Barton Springs. To top it off, each event will have a donation center were you can bring clothing, non-perishable foods, or cash gifts. There will also be chair massages from... more ›

And a very happy 4/20 to all of you, indeed. For those of you who are too mature (or too “uncool”) to know what we are talking about, today is the day when stoners of the world unite to celebrate the unofficial marijuana holiday. Urban myths abound about why marijuana smokers refer to 4:20 as the international pot-smoking hour. Some believe the number relates to the California police code for a marijuana bust; others say it is the California penal code for a marijuana bust; some proffer that it bears a relationship to the day Jim Morrison died; while others simply believe that 420 represents the number of chemicals in marijuana (though we are pretty sure THC is the important one). more ›