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The Austin African American Book Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary this Saturday at the Carver Museum with Nikole Hannah-Jones, John Hope Bryant and family programming.
Jun 24, 2026
East Austin’s Black Book Fest Celebrates 20 Years With Authors, Music And Family Activities
Jun 04, 2026
Sara Bareilles Plots Austin Double Takeover With Good Grief Tour And Waitress Run
May 22, 2026
Black Pearl Books Closing Burnet Road Storefront in Austin
May 15, 2026
Hill Country Faithful Flock Back As Kerrville Folk Fest Hits 54th Year
Sara Bareilles plays Bass Concert Hall on Oct. 6 as part of her Good Grief Tour, supporting her first full-length in seven years. Presales start June 8; general sale June 10.
Black Pearl Books will close its Burnet Road storefront on June 20 while continuing online sales and scheduled author events during a planned transition.
The Kerrville Folk Festival returns May 21–June 7 for 18 days of songwriting, camping and nightly headliners at Quiet Valley Ranch near San Antonio. Advance tickets are on sale through May 20.
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