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BoomBaptist and the Art of Crafty Self Promotion Schemes
Instrumental hip-hop mastermind sells us his world
Other Worlds Review: When I Consume You
Childhood trauma attracts dark forces in this supernatural drama
Kam Franklin (The Suffers), Jackie Venson & Sailor Poon Play Festive Fest
Eleven acts fundraise for Girls Rock Austin, Sunday at Mohawk
Thai Fresh and Lenoir Return for Dine-In, Osome Fêtes Antone’s, Jeni’s Opens with Free Ice Cream, and More
All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering
Other Worlds Review: Madelines
Brea Grant faces a multiplicity of herself to gory, funny effect
SXSW Announces Everything Everywhere all at Once as Opening Night Film
New film stars Michelle Yeoh, directed by Swiss Army Man team
Second SXSW Lineup Installment Adds Over 300 Acts
KT Tunstall, Shamir, Sunflower Bean, and Circuit Des Yeux highlight
Tickets for John Mulaney’s Austin Date Go on Presale Tomorrow
Comedian’s “From Scratch” tour kicks off in February
Gaming Takes Center Stage at SXSW with Reggie Fils-Aimé, Ninja
New round of speakers includes Jordan Peele’s favorite composer
Other Worlds Review: Red Snow
Vampire comedy takes a bite out of Twilight fans
Other Worlds Review: Minor Premise
Lo-fi sci-fi updates Jekyll and Hyde for modern psychology
Other Worlds Review: Utrasound
Mindbending comic adaptation is more about mood than momentum
Refineries and Suitcase Pimps: Riding the Red Rocket With Sean Baker
The filmmaker talks about poverty porn and real porn
The Unsubtle Art of Self-Promotion, Plus Unconventional Holiday Movies
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Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup
Saddle up your reindeer
Tomorrow, “Safer Together” Concerts Bring Awareness to Overdose Deaths
Free shows at Mohawk, Empire, and the Green Jay fundraise for SIMS
Chocolate, Cheese, Waffles, and Caramels
Well, yes, those are some of our favorite things, too
Benedetta
Paul Verhoeven gets historical for his new take on nunsploitation
Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City
Gory take on the original survival horror game
Silent Night
English nightmare comedy is as much Noël Coward as George A. Romero
Wolf
An astounding performance at the heart of this strange tale of identity
Akhanda
Fantastical and explosive Telugu action drama
True to the Game 3
Back to the streets in this latest drama adapting Teri Woods’ novels
Encounter
A veteran fears that unearthly forces are after his sons
Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week
Exhorder, Lera Lynn, Sobbrs, a Tom Waits tribute, and more shows worth seeing
Sci-Fi Film Festival Foresees a Hybrid Future for Its In-Person Return
Other Worlds comes to Galaxy Highland and beyond
Beaumonster: A Memoir by Jesse Dayton
The rockabilly rebel, outlaw country artist, session guitarist to the legends, and low-budget horror auteur looks back
Politics Gift Guide 2021: Ain’t That Good News
Some gift ideas for the politically and civically minded
Hassle-Free Gifts for the Foodie on Your List
Ship it, sip it, sniff it, stuff it
We Have an Issue: Gift Cozy
It’s the Austin Chronicle‘s annual Gift Guide issue
Biography of Spooky Rocker Roky Erickson Gets Inside the Myth and Madness
New oral history explores the head and mysteries of Austin’s psych pioneer
Council Seeks Consensus as It Eyes Affordability Crisis
A lot is not enough
Warped and Bloodied: Two New Books by Drafthouse Veterans
Giving the forgotten children of horror and exploitation the analysis they deserve
Day Trips: Holiday Gift Guide
A wish list for the travelers in your life
Five Things to Stuff Your Literary Stocking
Supercharge your personal, locally sourced library
City Hall Focuses on Housing Costs, EMS Talks
Council to consider resolution evaluating impact of zoning on housing supply
Gift Guide for the Music Head on Your Holiday List
What a fan, finger drummer, or Austin nostalgia freak may want for Christmas
Austin At Large: Blinking in the Bright Light
Austinites stagger into the post(?)-pandemic streets, waving at the new neighbors
The Verde Report: Austin FC Trims the Fat
Meanwhile the Mexican National Team sizes up Q2 Stadium
Headlines / Quote of the Week
In This House: Housing is on City Council’s proverbial brain this week as Council members consider policy proposals addressing Austin’s housing affordability and supply. For our recap of Council’s Nov. 30 work session covering CMs’ respective ideas, read here. Help Where, When You Can: The Austin Chronicle’s annual Wish List offers readers a guide to…
Mark the Calendar for A John Waters Christmas
The filmmaker and raconteur takes on COVID arguments, sloppy airplane dressing, and how to be rich with class
Public Notice: Boards and Commissions in Revolt
Moving meetings out of City Hall is not a popular idea
Austin’s Best Food and Drink Events This Week
Dinner parties, farmer’s markets, beer, wine, and more for the week of December 2, 2021
Mr. Smarty Pants Knows
Former game show host Bob Barker will be 98 on 12/12/2021. Dick Van Dyke will be 96 on 12/13/2021. Actress Betty White will be 100 on 1/17/2022. Taylor Swift’s extended version of “All Too Well” (10 min., 13 sec.) has ousted Don McLean’s “American Pie” (8 min., 42 sec.) as the longest No. 1 hit.…
Arts Events
Art galleries, live performances, and more
The Luv Doc: Early Morning Texts
The DPS never sends out Amber Alerts at 1am.
Community Events
Local events, volunteer opportunities, fitness classes, and more
Qmmunity: Queer-to-Queer Cheer
Get in the holigay spirit with Austin Gay Men’s Chorus, Little Gay Shop, and more events
Free Will Astrology
Your weekly horoscope, December 3-9
Opinion: Why I’m Not Sweating the STAAR Test Anymore
A Texas student explains why standardized testing seems like a big waste of time and money
The Common Law
I want to run for office as an Independent. Is it possible to get on the ballot?
Austin-Made Food Products to Satisfy Every Palate
Five savory and five sweet treats for the foodie on your gift list
Koko’s Bavarian Spreads the Germans, Tèo Gelato Gets Boozy, Curry Pizza House Opens Soon, and More
All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering
