Squirrels, Girls, and Other Pearls in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Acro-Cats, Earth Day, and all manner of arts and culture happenings

"...Cirque Vida: Ventanas..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Just One Spark: Disney and the Business of Joy at SXSW

Josh D'Amaro and Alan Bergman on how to make someone's favorite ride

"...Everyone who has been to a Disney park has their favorite ride..."

March 16, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Golden Girls on Stage, Xmas Parties Galore, Satangeddon, and More Events

Your recommended arts events for the weekend

"...Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue..."

Dec. 13, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Pease Park’s Malin’s Fountain Inspires Debate

Is the new troll from Danish artist Thomas Dambo a friend or a foe?

"...By now you’ve likely heard of Malin, one of Austin’s most talked about new..."

Aug. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by Meher Qazilbash

Lunar New Year Parties, OUTsider Fest, and More Recommended Community Events

Get out the vote and more this week

"...Thursday 15 - Sunday 18, the Vortex..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, April 7-13

"...ARIES (March 21-April 19): Aries-born René Descartes (1596–1650) was instrumental..."

April 7, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

7 Days

COVID rom-com is a breezy look at modern arranged marriages

"...Directed by: Roshan Sethi. Starring: Karan Soni, Geraldine Viswanathan, Mark Duplass, Zenobia..."

March 25, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Compartment No. 6

Strangers on a train form a tense bond in this Finnish drama

"...Directed by: Juho Kuosmanen. Starring: Seidi Haarla, Yuriy Borisov, Dinara Drukarova, Yuliya Aug,..."

March 18, 2022 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Sex Sells: 40 Years of Forbidden Fruit

Terri Lynn Raridon gives Austin over to absolute pleasure

"...That woman holding the vibrator is Terri Lynn Raridon. She's..."

Nov. 5, 2021 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Medieval Times: Being Dead in an Era of Cruelty and Despair

The story of a real band and a fake band in two acts

"...The band hasn't even finished sound checking and they're already being..."

Oct. 22, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Tribeca Film Festival Review: 7 Days

Rom com plays perfectly with the tools Harry and Sally left behind

"...Say "arranged marriage" and there's an automatic gut reaction from..."

June 17, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

In Buda, Mini-Golf and War Memorial Are Ingeniously Paired

A veteran's story inspires across generations at the Memorial Miniature Golf and World War II Museum

"...In the fall of 1944, Lt. Col. Huie Lamb Jr. flew a..."

April 30, 2021 Arts Feature by Ali Montag

Monday

Sebastian Stan and Denise Gough let love slip and slide

"...Directed by: Argyris Papadimitropoulos. Starring: Sebastian Stan, Denise Gough, Dominique Tipper, Yorgos..."

April 16, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Sex and Vanity by Kevin Kwan

Kevin Kwan offers another gloriously satirical and sharp sociological take on the insular lives of the untouchably rich

"...Sex and Vanity is Kevin Kwan's latest take on the one-percent..."

Nov. 6, 2020 Arts Feature by Barbara Purcell

Learning to Be in the Moment, Even When the Moment Sucks

Meditation isn't just for monks; center yourself and relieve stress

"...Many of us first learned to meditate when we were..."

Oct. 2, 2020 Features Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Glossier Is Coming to South Congress

The cult fave internet makeup shop pops up for a limited time only

"...If your Instagram is anything like mine, you too get daily targeted..."

Oct. 21, 2019 Events Post by Sarah Marloff

Austin Séance Shares the History of American Spiritualism

In their sittings, Jake Cordero and Albert Lucio give you the experience of contacting the departed

"..."Is there anybody there?"..."

Oct. 11, 2019 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Luv Doc: Ex-Shtupping Girlfriends

Sometimes friends will let you down – sometimes in really big ways

"...Dear Luv Doc,..."

July 12, 2019 Column by The Luv Doc

A Few Faves From the Paramount Summer Classic Film Series

Immortal gems of the cinema help us define a classic

"...What makes a film a classic? What irrepressible spark illuminates..."

May 24, 2019 Screens Feature by The Screens Staff

$1,000 Worth of Gold Rolling Papers Hidden in Austin

Find the golden briefcase and reap the 24k rewards

"...Not to brag about the opulence of my current lifestyle, but lately..."

Feb. 1, 2019 Events Post by Kevin Curtin

The Miseducation of Cameron Post

YA novel adaptation gently lampoons "pray the gay away" thinking

"...Directed by: Desiree Akhavan. Starring: Chloë Grace Moretz, Jennifer Ehle, John Gallagher Jr.,..."

Aug. 10, 2018 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Big Bounce America Springs Into Austin

10,000-square-foot bounce house for kids and adults alike

"...Few adult activities can recreate the carefree joy of being in..."

April 11, 2018 Events Post by Tinu Thomas

Wes Anderson Brings Isle of Dogs to SXSW

Plus Midnighters bring the gore, and Alita party

"...Last week, SXSW announced that high-concept horror A Quiet Place..."

Feb. 7, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

A Tale of Two Soccer Stadiums

Will Austin get both, one, or none?

"...It's been hard keeping up with the whirlwind of soccer stadium news..."

Dec. 8, 2017 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

Ballet Austin's Belle Redux: A Tale of Beauty & the Beast

In its striking concept and execution, Stephen Mills' take on the fairy tale was his most fully realized story ballet since Hamlet

"...In most stories involving Beauty and the Beast, it isn't difficult to tell which..."

Feb. 17, 2017 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Eating the Fudge

Queering the family with Queer Rock Love author Paige Schilt

"...Sitting across the table from Dr. Paige Schilt, who’s dressed in..."

Nov. 5, 2016 Arts Post by Mary Cantrell

Austin as Tech Hub: Myth or Reality?

Start-ups abound here in Bat City, but they rarely stick around

"...Ever heard of the Silicon Hills in North Austin? How about..."

Oct. 28, 2016 Screens Feature by Johnny Holden

Rundberg Rising

How do you keep improving a neighborhood after $1 million in grant money runs out?

"...It's a warm Saturday afternoon in May along Little Walnut Creek..."

Oct. 14, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Elgin Agrarian Community Promises Co-op Living on the Blackland Prairie

“It’s like an urban twist on traditional farming.”

"...On Friday afternoons, residents of the Elgin Agrarian Community will knock..."

Sept. 16, 2016 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Page Two: Sitting on the Dock of the Bay Watching the Tide Roll Away

The Chronicle at 35

"..."The present-day composer refuses to die!"..."

Sept. 2, 2016 Column by Louis Black

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