Last year, we interviewed Hearts & Robots, a new saloon on the east side. Due to some technical difficulties, they’re relocating next week to 1309 Rosewood Avenue. The new location is betwe...
Now that we have collectively gorged ourselves on turkey, booze, stuffing, all things pumpkin, and family induced shame…it’s time for a little magic to brighten your tryptophan dream-sta...
After a Saturday afternoon filled with E.A.S.T. we needed to get a bite to eat and decided on Papi Tino’s on E. 6th. We were delighted to hear a live Spanish duet belting out tunes while we ord...
All right friends, EAST (East Austin Studio Tour) still has a few weekdays and one big weekend left. East Austinite recognizes that there are over a bajillion sites so here are a few recommendations ...
EA will be highlighting some of the best EAST sites, but for now, here are a few events/parties this weekend to get your artsy party pants on! SUPER! ALRIGHT! EAST Opening Party This party is going t...
It’s getting cold and you so you know what that means for East Austin – EAST (East Austin Studio Tour)!!! Did you just hear me squee? Each year, studios all over East Austin open up their...
Yesterday marked the first day of the Austin Film Festival. Every year, the film festival grows bigger and bigger. This year the likes of Johnny Depp and James Franco will be premiering (regionally) ...
Austin film Festival is upon us kids and excitement is in the air. Sure much of that growing murmur of anticipation comes from the hordes of 30 something women all hoping for a chance to brush up aga...
Shakespeare in Zilker Park is a classic Austin activity. In its own ambitious style, East Austin is upping the ante with Shakespeare on the Farm. On a farm, y’all. How cool is that? This season...
We were very excited to hear about Take Heart a few weeks ago. They opened up on E. 11th right next to Blue Dahlia making it a great addition to the E. 11th shopping district. They have been open for...
It is not too late to lend a helping hand for those people who have been hurt by the fires in Bastrop. Over 1500 homes were destroyed and hundreds of people still need basic household goods like pers...
Hair care is about more than just your hair. My hair is black and stick straight so I’ve never paid too much attention to it, but going to Hearts & Robots has totally changed my attitude about th...
Fiesta Gardens (2101 Jesse E Segovia St.) is a popular meet-up place for fun activities like Social Ride and rowing meets. It also features awesome festivals like Pachanga Festival and New Belgium...
Start your weekend off right with 1983: a Dance Party at Cheer up Charlies. They say “Electronic Body Music . Italo Disco . Acid House . Wave”. We say “coool”. Cheer Up Charli...
It’s all over the news. There were pictures in the newspaper of traffic jams outside of the Dallas In-n-Out burger. The west cost chain has decided to branch out and Texas was on its hit list. ...
Ok kids, we all know where to get drunk as a skunk this weekend but isn’t it time we support more than just the bars of the east side? Thousands of artists, comedians, actors, play-writes, perf...
We all know that East Austin is in dire need of a new grocery store as soon as possible and our wait might soon be over. The Brothers Lane are in the process of opening in.gredients, the first packag...
Author’s note: I got my dates all out of whack. It’s July 23rd. I’m just really excited… One of East Austin’s rising food trucks is celebrating its one year birthday (an...
In a world of no socialized health care you have to get creative when medical bills start adding up. For one local comedian his friends and comedy comrades have come together to put on a benefit show...
Almost 3 years ago, The Good Knight opened its doors on the East Side and sadly this week its doors have been closed for good. The Good Knight raised the bar for bars on the East Side by being the fi...
HOPE Farmers Market is teaming up with Pie Fixes Everything to bring you Praise, Pies & Pinatas. Feel free to bring a pie this Sunday to HOPE on 5th and Waller and take part in the festivities. I...
Juneteenth is a day of celebration. It memorializes the day the news that slavery had ended finally made its way to the shores of Texas, 2 and half years after the Emancipation Proclamation. It is on...
It is closing weekend for a fantastic run at East Austin’s Blue Theater. Local theater company Dystheatre has been performing in and around East Austin for years. Known mostly for their comedic...
Cable Access Television has long been a source of comic gold, sometimes intentionally but often not. It is a space that allows just about anyone to realize their dreams of TV stardom. From dance perf...
I will see almost anything if it’s free. Because of this strong set of values I have witnessed many atrocious plays, musical acts, and performance pieces. But every now and then my frugal spiri...
There is a lot of performance in this town. Theater, dance, music, spoken word, etc. But there is one space that let’s everyone bring out their inner performer and bring to life things that may...
Sure there are plenty of things you can do on the East Side. More and more there are fancy bars, high end restaurants, and high dollar musical acts. But East Austin is the home to many hard working u...
Texas has long been known as the buckle of the bible belt. There is a rich history of racism sexism and bigotry here. In part because of the radical DIY liberalism that defines what being a Texan is....
It’s pretty obvious which post is missing. One of our bloggers posted something about a group of Eastsiders that was very polirizing. I have been invovled in blogs and forums for about 10 year...
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