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34 Austin, TXDOOK MOUNTAIN The art scene in Austin has always been overshadowed by the live music scene. Art and artists have always thrived here, but it can sometimes be hard to notice when stacks of speakers are blaring every night of the week. East Side gallery OK Mountain is one of the few places that is changing that situation, simply by exhibiting the best up-and-coming artists (from Austin or wherever) and throwing the best opening parties. 1312 East Cesar Chavez, Ste B, Austin, TX 78703, www.okaymountain.comARTHOUSE Free and open to the public, Arthouse is the premier gallery for contemporary art. The exhibitions (which change about once a month) have featured international, national and Texas-based art. The openings are high-profile and great for mingling. 700 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701, www.arthousetexas.orgAUSTIN MUSEUM OF ART The big Texas cities (with the big Texas money) have colossal art museums, but the Austin Museum of Art is no runt. There isn’t a permanent collection, but I’ve seen some worthwhile international touring exhibitions here. It has a great gift shop that’s free to enter (the museum itself isn’t free). 823 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701, www.amoa.orgALAMO DRAFTHOUSE CINEMA The Alamo is an Austin institution and after seeing one movie there I never wanted to go to a multiplex ever again. They screen all the new releases, and also host an array of B-movie theme nights (Terror Tuesdays, Weird Wednesdays, for example), sing alongs, and special events. There's also food – really good food, in fact, and booze too. Various locations, www.drafthouse.comPARAMOUNT THEATRE The Paramount is a gorgeous, classic theatre complete with plush seating, balconies, and swooping architecture. It offers movie screenings and performances including music, plays, book readings, and comedy acts. 713 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701, www.austintheatre.orgSOUTH BY SOUTHWEST If you want to live a year's worth in Austin in about a week, then South By Southwest (SXSW) is the way to do it. One of the premier music, film, and interactive festivals in the world, it transforms the city into a great, swarming mess of people, parties, movies, alcohol, and bands. Despite all the anxiety, crowds, traffic, and general anarchy SXSW inspires, it really is one of the things that makes this city the greatest. And the secret is you don't even have to spend money to have the best time of your life. There are more free parties, events, and happenings than one can possibly comprehend. Mid-March, www.sxsw.comCULTURE