Jump On It Organizer NOOK Turner’s 30-Year Fight to Preserve Eastside Black Culture

Rapper / promoter / activist goes long on his annual “Black Culture 360” event

"...Turner” Byrd’s signature dark shades can’t block the decades of disappointment and frustration underscoring an atypically short response from..."

May 30, 2025 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Hole in the Wall Opens Coffee Shop in Karaoke Space

Amity’s replaces Jewboy Cantina in the back room

"...loud, Hole in the Wall is opening Amity’s, a coffee shop named after the daughter of its current general..."

May 27, 2025 Music Post by Levi Langley

Entanglements, Switchblades, and Tons of TV in the Week’s Events

Treat your weekdays like a weekend with these arts and culture happenings

"...It’s a pleasure to see Austin’s bevy of talented working artists grow and change over the years,..."

May 23, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Celebrating Black Austin, Telling Stories, and Ducks Galore in This Weekend’s Events

Our arts and culture recommendations to keep you busy

"...Oscar-winning romance starring heavyweights Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman offers new treasures upon each rewatch. Make opening night a..."

May 23, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Plan Yourself a Hell of a Summer

Holy-moley, this is one smokin’ hot Summer Events Calendar

"...one. That’s right, Chronicle reader: We’ve listed all kinds of summer events from musicals to burger competitions, all under..."

May 16, 2025 Features Feature by Chronicle Staff

The Opera, a Laboratorio, and One Wild Nothing in This Week’s Crucial Concerts

Shoegaze, black metal, jazz, punk, and more

"...dreamy sounds into something inspired by the enduring mood of that decade. His co-writing projects with Japanese Breakfast (“Be..."

May 16, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Qmmunity: Thee Gay Agenda Holds Court

Get your gavel for new variety show Justice Is Served

"...because court is in session, and you’re guilty – of being a slay queen! Just kidding, just kidding: I..."

May 9, 2025 Column by James Scott

Explosions in the Sky, Kim Gordon, Dinosaur Jr., and More Reviews From Austin Psych Fest 2025

Alternative nation packs the Far Out Lounge

"...The Chronicle music team split up to catch shredders of the soulful and psychedelic varieties at both events; read..."

May 2, 2025 Music Feature by The Music Team

A Redhead, Pink Pony, and Kaleidoscope in This Weekend’s Events

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...Arf, arf: This is my impression of your dog when you tell them about this furry..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

BLM Protester Shot In Face With Beanbag Round in 2020 Loses Eye in Surgery

Sam Kirsch was one of many injured by police in May 2020

"...Sam Kirsch was one of many protesters badly hurt during the Black Lives Matter..."

April 25, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Art Prom, Pup Crawl, Eeyore’s Birthday, and More Recommended Events

A smattering of ways to fill your weekend

"...will that be truer than this Thursday’s tiara-topped triumph of women and non-binary chefs/grillmasters. Under the theme “Dame Prom,”..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Springtime Socializing

Here, take these LGBTQ events to protect you against the incoming horrors

"...Hoppy post-Easter/Passover/Earth Day season, everyone. Oh but mere days ago we ate eggs and latkes – maybe not..."

April 25, 2025 Column by James Scott

Psych, Blues, and Conjunto Festivals Headline Our Crucial Concerts

This week's recommended live offerings

"...Last year, Silverada took the cover of the Chronicle as the hard-driving country quintet shed the..."

April 25, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Reggaeton, Psych Rock, Brat-Pop, and More Crucial Concerts

Local shows worth your admission this week

"...legendary Parliament-Funkadelic bandleader George Clinton – makes the type of trippy, nostalgic electronic music that the kids in 2010..."

April 18, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Movies, Theatre, Trivia, and More Recommended Events for the Week

Art and culture abound

"...I saw this was back in the ol’ sweaty days when Hyperreal Film Club screened in Hotel Vegas. I..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

For Paul Simon, a Quiet Celebration Still Resounds

Songwriter’s Bass Concert Hall residency is subdued yet profound

"...come across a passage or sentence ringing with such profundity that you feel the need to immediately jot it..."

April 9, 2025 Music Post by David Brendan Hall

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

All of Texas' best fests, fairs, fandangos, and fiestas

"...setting sun shines through a window above the entrance of Mission Espiritu Santo in Goliad State Park and settles..."

April 3, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Qmmunity: The Optimist Weighs In

Staying positive these days is like being an 84-year-old Al Pacino trying to read names at the Oscars – a struggle!

"...on in our country is a catastrophe, the likes of which only the most pessimistic among us could’ve predicted...."

April 4, 2025 Column by James Scott

Anime, Activism, and Aerodynamics in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Arts and culture abound!

"...Musk seems to have gotten bored with the idea of sticking chips in people’s heads and is too busy..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Self Portraits, Carnivals, and Cannibalism in Our Recommended Events

The weekend in arts and culture

"...Often joked about as a stoner flick for its psychedelic..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Shannon & the Clams, Lola Kirke, and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the week ahead

"...It’s difficult to overstate the influence of NGDB’s 1972 triple-platter LP Will the Circle Be Unbroken...."

March 28, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Ivan Cornejo, Steve Wynn, Cardinals, and More Reviews From Thursday of SXSW

Sonic dispatches from Ireland, Mexico, and the Afro Diaspora

"...Day four of South by Southwest Music felt especially global...."

March 14, 2025 Music Post by Kyra Bruce

Musician Panels, a Band of Horses Live Set, and More Reviews From Wednesday of SXSW

John Fogerty, Tom Morello, and Andrew McMahon get chatty

"...own high with performances by Aughts-era indie rockers Band of Horses and Featured Session conversations with Tom Morello, John..."

March 13, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Qmmunity: We’re All in This Together

There’s lots to do in queer Austin even after the circus is out of town – and non-queer people can come, too!

"...this next one too. South by Southwest events both official and unofficial will wrap up this weekend, leaving local..."

March 14, 2025 Column by James Scott

Benson Boone, La Sécurité, Ken Pomeroy, and More Reviews From Tuesday of SXSW

Plus: Lars Ulrich pumps up new Apple Vision Pro experience

"...Rolling Stone’s recurring Future of Music showcase launched on Tuesday, which meant jumpsuit-loving pop..."

March 12, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Day Trips & Beyond: March Events Roundup

March out there and celebrate spring

"...Get tips on finding the best stands of bluebonnets and where to pick strawberries, plus lots of..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Opportunities to Amplify, Educate, and Trailblaze in This Week’s Events

The week ahead is looking bright

"...Oil of Olay? No: Oil on canvas, painted by second-time solo..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Twins, Phantoms, and More Recommended Events

Seeing double on the weekdays

"...Dino Days..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Qmmunity Events

Here’s fun and funky queer events in Austin, all of which you should try to wear a mask at because being sick is no joke

"...Hi. I’ve had the flu for, at time of writing, five days. Get your flu shots and all..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Column by James Scott

A Winter Formal, a Yellow Brick Ball, and More Recommended Events

Arts and culture happenings for the weekend

"...piece doesn’t hop onto the Vortex stage ’til Jan. 30, you’ll get a sneak peek into the “hare”-brained postapocalyptic..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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