Amidst the scent of samosas and bolani and the colorful sight of Afghan embroidered dresses and Ukrainian flower crowns, different corners of the world met at the TownLake YMCA.  A nonprofit providing...

Before earning its notorious nickname “Dirty Sixth,” Sixth Street was known by a different name: Pecan Street. The stretch of road, now synonymous with nightlife, transforms twice a year for the...

Locals know the Austin Chronicle’s Hot Sauce Festival for its tasty sauces of all flavors and heat levels, live music and the annual hot sauce contest. For some, winning the contest was the peak of their...

Dream-like and distorted images of the bizarre decorate striking pastel pink walls — what curator Claire Howard (art history, ‘20) said pays homage to a 1959 international surrealist exhibition in...

With more than 300,000 people identifying as Hispanic or Latino, Austin is a bustling hub of Hispanic innovation. With Hispanic Heritage Month kicking off soon, The Daily Texan compiled a list of Latinx-owned...

From producing visual art to chaotic memes, artificial intelligence has been showing up in new and unexpected ways, drawing concern from creatives about the new technology’s abilities.  Local pun...

The Latino Studies department screened the first episode of the unreleased documentary series “The Chicano Squad” at the Union on Aug. 29. Produced by two UT alumni, the series chronicles the history...

Every year, Austin Pride gathers in August to host a celebration of the city’s LGBTQ+ community and the diverse groups it encompasses. This year, the festival and parade were mired in controversy over...

When chasing theatrical aspirations, many envision Broadway lights or Hollywood sets, but this year three students and two alumni made a stop in Illinois on their acting journeys. The Illinois Shakespeare...

A Brazilian art exhibit, “Social Fabric: Art and Activism in Contemporary Brazil,” premiered at UT’s Visual Arts Center two years ago. Referencing the exhibit, the curators produced the first English...

Pretty in pink and accompanied by her emotional support chihuahua, Elle Woods takes the stage for Zilker Theatre Productions’ 65th annual summer musical. From July 12 to Aug. 17, audiences can see “Legally...

For Austinites searching for fun activities to enjoy before summer ends, the city provides a multitude of performances for theatre fans wishing to escape the July heat. The Daily Texan compiled a list...