Posted inMusic
Charli xcx, Lorde, RÜFÜS DU SOL, Kings of Leon, and More to Headline Austin City Limits 2026
Fest celebrates its 25th anniversary in Zilker Park Oct. 2-4 and 9-11
Caroline Drew
Caroline is the Music and Culture staff writer and reporter, covering, well, music, books, and visual art for the Chronicle. She came to Austin by way of Portland, Oregon, drawn by the music scene and the warm weather.
Posted inLive Shots
Parliament-Funkadelic, Jimmie Vaughan, Chaparelle, and Other Reviews From Austin Blues Festival
Annual event expands into a wide-lens celebration of American roots music
Posted inArts
Keep It to Yourself: David Sedaris on Growing Up a Writer
The longtime humor writer shares his path to performance ahead of Paramount Theatre show
Posted inArts Reviews
Objects and Aesthetics Tell “Tales From the Freezer”
Carter Flachbarth’s paintings combine nostalgia, sentiment, and identity
Posted inIn The Pocket
Deconstructing Austin: 2026 Homes Tour Celebrates History Across the City
More than mansions, Preservation Austin showcases iconic spaces of varied sizes, locations
Posted inCrosstalk
An Empire Divided, An Uncertain Future for Chili’s, And Other Cultural Happenings
Austin receives top marks for coffee, ACME accepts art applications, and the Suerte/Este team expands
Posted inRecord Reviews
Artistry Bleeds Immortal for Blood Sucking Maniacs
Terry and Jo Harvey Allen lead a multigenerational family band through an irreverent 22-track odyssey
Posted inArts
Texas Mushroom Conference Explores Fungal Lessons
Fungi researchers, growers, artists, and more gather in Austin for fruitful discourse
Posted inMusic
Empire Control Room Owner Locked Out of Part of Venue by Landlord for “Nonpayment of Rent”
Shows resume this week in the adjoining Garage, Stephen Sternschein says
Posted inArts
“Contemporary Art Under Fascism” Collects Resistance at UT
Student and faculty exhibit showcases politically oriented works April 17-18
Posted inIn The Pocket
Moontower Celebrates Austin Comedy’s Many Brains
Multi-venue festival brings the laughter April 7-18
Posted inCrosstalk
Red River Cultural District Affirms $2.3 Billion Five-Year Economic Impact in New Review
Plus, young Austin pianist receives Texas grant and Hoover’s Cooking bids farewell