Cover Story
From the Walls to the Page in ATX Urban Art
New book ATX Urban Art catalogs Austin’s street art, murals, mosaics, and graffiti
Review: Broadway in Austin’s Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations
Like any jukebox musical, it all comes down to the songs
How the Universe Sent Paul Newman to Ethan Hawke
The director discusses his HBO Max series and recent AFS screenings
Lawsuit to Come After Elderly Deaf Woman’s Arm Allegedly Broken by Jailer
Attorney says she is finally getting a meeting with jail staff
Dog-Friendly Coffee Shops in Austin
Get your caffeine fix without missing your four-legged friend
Wu Chow Doubles, Perla’s Pleases, Oseyo Flexes Vegan, Texas Veg Fest Returns, and Live Fire and Heritage Fire Prepare to Blaze Into Town
All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering
Heritage Fire Brings Its Flames to Austin
May’s outdoor bacchanal will spotlight the local scene
Texas VegFest Returns
Fiesta Gardens Hosts the Long-Awaited Reboot of Texas VegFest April 8
New “Texas Wellness Oasis” Opens Downtown on April 7
Swift Fit Events will host nonalcoholic Sans Bar on Fridays
Bill of the Week: Texas GOP Targets Transgender Youth
Bill would ban certain treatment for trans kids
Jackie Venson to Play Guitar With Alanis Morissette at the CMT Music Awards on Sunday
Austin blues star joins CBS broadcast of “You Oughta Know”
New Funding, New Era, New Stages for the Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex
East Austin fixture will be an arts hub via Cultural Trust investment
Mayor OK’s Deal to Have State Troopers Patrol Austin Streets
And they don’t have to play by our city’s rules
Austin FC Sluggish in Disappointing Draw Against Colorado Rapids
Jon Gallagher scores sole goal, leading team in early season
End of an Era: Funko Lays Off Mondo’s Leadership
UPDATED: Toys and records unaffected as prints team gutted
SXSW Film Review: Monolith
Australian audio-horror builds tone through sound
Run the Brews Fast
Killer Mike and El P launch a new national beverage delivery service.
In Search of The Lost King
How Philippa Langley dug up the truth about Richard III
A Good Person
Unsubtle tale of addiction and redemption raised up by great performances
One Fine Morning
An intimate depiction of the weight of dementia on carers
Shazam! Fury of the Gods
The lackluster return of the DCEU kid in a hero’s body
John Wick: Chapter 4
Can the killer franchise give its dog-loving hero the ending he deserves?
The Lost King
The charming, unlikely, and mostly true tale of the hunt for Richard III
Rodeo
Tale of a French bike gang gets revved up by a vibrant performance
Free Will Astrology
Your weekly horoscope, March 24-30
Headlines / Quote of the Week
Hard to Kill? Maybe Not: A United Nations panel of experts released a report Monday stressing the urgent need to cut fossil fuel use, citing “a rapidly closing window of opportunity to secure a liveable and sustainable future for all.” The report estimates Earth is likely to cross a critical threshold within 10 years unless…
Review: Different Stages’ The Tavern
Not to be melodramatic but, damn, Different Stage’s revival is a satire worth sitting through
Public Notice: We Have Seen the Future, and …
Deconstructing Project Connect’s new vision for light rail
Day Trips: Meow Wolf, Grapevine & Houston
Immersive art experience arrives in Texas this summer
GOP Bill Would Nullify Austin Anti-Discrimination Ordinances
Cities could be sued over progressive employment laws
The Verde Report: Austin FC’s Attacking Blueprint Hits Early Season Snag
On paper, it looks gorgeous. Sebastián Driussi, perhaps the most skilled and lethal goalscorer in Major League Soccer, penned in as the central figure in Austin FC’s attack. To his left, Austin’s adopted favorite son, Diego Fagúndez. To his right, Driussi’s countryman, fellow Designated Player and theoretical creative equal Emiliano Rigoni. And front and center,…
These Anti-Trans, Border, and Water Bills Gained Steam This Week
Making moves in the Lege this week …
Austin Jailer Breaks Elderly Deaf Woman’s Arm After Misunderstanding at Airport
After three days in jail with only Aleve as treatment, she has received surgery
From the Walls to the Web: “Austintatious,” Austin’s Original Mural, Goes Online
“Austintatious,” Austin’s first and most famous mural, celebrates its golden anniversary with a new interactive history
Council Says: Okay, Maybe We’ll Bury the Power Lines After All
The first step will be studying feasibility
From the Walls to the Screen in Muraling Austin on Austin PBS
Austin PBS puts the city’s walls in motion with new series Muraling Austin
AISD Trustees Ponder Hiring Interim Super for Keeps, and More
New Supe will face third-graders struggling to read
We Have an Issue: When the Art Gallery Is Everywhere, All Around Us
This week’s cover story is all about Austin street art and murals
The Luv Doc: Big Jars of Dollar Bills
… that they’re not even using
Oops!
In “Weathering Austin’s Next ‘Unprecedented’ Winter Storm” (News, March 17), the article incorrectly noted 2,400 miles of distribution lines. Those are the primary lines; adding secondary services and streetlight service, there are altogether 5,000 miles of distribution lines that are still aboveground. The Chronicle regrets the error.
Opinion: Turn Off the Lights! Birds Are Depending on Us.
During migration season, we can lower bird mortality rates by lowering lights
Qmmunity: Board Certified
Qmmunity rounds up notices from Austin’s queer community calling for music, art, and more
Mr. Smarty Pants Knows
The practice of turning one cigarette upside down in a pack of cigarettes started in World War II. To a U.S. soldier, if you made it to the last cigarette in your pack it meant you lived another day, thus the last cigarette was considered lucky. Garth Brooks created Chris Gaines as a one-off fictional…
Austin’s Best Food and Drink Events This Week
Dinner parties, farmer’s markets, beer, wine, and more for the week of March 23, 2023
Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week
Women of Antone’s, underground MCs, FuckEmos, and more recommended shows
Arts Events
Art galleries, theatre, comedy, dance, and more
Texas Tests Limits of Death Penalty With Mentally Ill Man on Death Row
“[The] applicant is clearly ‘crazy,’ but he is also ‘sane’ under Texas law.”
Community Events
Local events, volunteer opportunities, kids’ activities, and more
New Project Connect Maps Unveiled
Making rail a reality
Eastciders on Barton Springs Is Gone, Hi Sign Brewing Turns Six, Fogo de Chão Flexes Plantwise, Live Fire Beefs It Even Better, There’s Bourbon and Biscuits at Stella San Jac, and (how do you like it?) More, More, More
All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering
Review: Hyde Park Theatre’s St. Nicholas
Conor McPherson revival is a retelling of a tall tale worth repeating
