Affordable Art, Cine Las Americas, Adult Books, and More Weekend Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar's enjoyment

"...Interested in accessories more organic than the Hot Topic piece that’s turning..."

May 16, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

A Mardi Gras Pre-Party, Improvised Intimacy, and More Recommended Events

Allow us to help sort your weekend out

"...fill yet? Head to Gallery 2000 on the nearby ACC Highland Campus Saturday night for the opening reception of..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Food & Wine Fest, Día de los Muertos, Celtic Fest, and More Recommended Events

Wake the dead, toss some cabers, and much more

"...presents a dual-day treat, offering screenings with the haunting accompaniment played by a live orchestra Friday at Buda drive-in..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

ACC Board of Trustees Candidates Are Thinking About Affordability

Candidates discuss priorities for Austin’s community college system

"...changed a lot of lives in its 51-year history. ACC occupies a sweet spot in the community, providing high-quality..."

Oct. 11, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Pride Abounds, Cats Pop, and Nuns Get Weird in These Events

Our recommendations for an art and community filled weekend

"...Saturday 3, ACC Highland..."

Aug. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: There Will Be Voguing

Photographer and DJ Manuel Frayre captures Central Texas ballroom in new show “Bring It From the Back”

"...Celebrate Pride with the Highland Lakes Equality Center and a whole host of food,..."

June 21, 2024 Column by James Scott

First Look: Deep End Subs

Sandwich artiste Andy Todd keeps Highland hipster vibe alive

"...his new food truck on 6401 Airport Blvd. outside Highland Collective between Austin Community College’s Highland campus and its..."

May 29, 2024 Food Post by Haris Qureshi

A Boner Bizarre, Improvised Love Stories, and More Arts Events

Get some culture and love this week

"...Saturday 17, ACC’s Gallery 2000..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

ACC Launches Military Network to Support Students

A dedicated space for military families, veteran students

"...The space, located at the ACC Highland campus, includes the already existing Veterans Resource Center..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Post by Naina Srivastava

Recommended Austin Events

Highlights for your week in music, arts, community, and more

"...more abstract approach to his subjects’ likeness – though accompanying lyrics, like to Queen’s namesake 1976 classic, give each..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column

Five Austin Studio Tour Shows

So many artists, so big a city, almost too much beauty and fun

"...humans, just waiting to fill your senses with wonder. ACC Arts & Digital Media Showcase..."

Nov. 3, 2023 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

Ways to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop in Austin

The Illharmonic Orchestra, Bavu Blakes, and more reflect on the genre's golden jubilee

"...Blakes 50 Years of Hip Hop w/ Anastasia Hera ACC Highland Campus, Friday 11, 6pm..."

Aug. 11, 2023 Music Feature by Genevieve Wood

Qmmunity: Come Sail Away

Queer Black Women Alliance sets sail for a Juneteenth boat party, plus Pride-themed provisions

"...the Ban Protest censorship and recent anti-drag bills alongside ACC's Creative Writing Department at this event where local artists..."

June 16, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: More Pride, Less Prejudice

In a way, we're all gay Darcys looking for our gay Elizabeths in the thrush of Pride parties

"...Major win for plus-size king Highland Lounge: The three-story bar has negotiated a new lease,..."

June 9, 2023 Column by James Scott

Unofficial Parties & Free Shows to See During South by Southwest

The Chronicle’s recommended concerts for the coming week

"...stage.  – Austin Powell After Death Sat 18, 10pm, Highland Collective $20..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

These Restaurants Have 86’d Service Today

Local dining spots shutter themselves against the weather

"...And this day’s rain (with even worse expected overnight)..."

Jan. 31, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Five Treats for Your Art-Loving Eyes at PrintAustin

Ink and pressure come together for this annual exploration of the local print scene

"...2235 E. Sixth #102. linkpinart.com The Art Galleries at ACC: The Contemporary Print..."

Jan. 13, 2023 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

Cap Metro Wants Its Pre-Pandemic Groove Back

Everything’s in flux with new ridership, new leadership, new routes

"...According to the Austin Strategic Mobil­ity Plan, only 4% of..."

Nov. 18, 2022 News Feature by Benton Graham

ACC Reopens Historic Campus Ahead of Bond Election

ACC shows what it can do with less than $50 million

"...bond measure to fund projects at a number of ACC's campuses. "I hope you look around and are reminded..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Abe Asher

Five Hyperlocal Feats of Austin Artistry

They're created here, they're staged here, they're about here

"...storm.Sat., Sept. 10, 7pmThe Rosette, 3908 Avenue B #116$15coldtownetheater.com ACC Art Galleries: “Quotations From Daily Life”..."

Sept. 9, 2022 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

Black Food Week’s Begun, Austin Restaurant Weeks Are On Their Way, There’s Canine Noms at Blue Lacy, Dollar Sales at Twin Liquors, a New Bar Boss at Watertrade, Local Pastures in South Austin, and Water, Water, Everywhere …

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...So the ACC Highland area is getting a Paris Baguette outpost –..."

Aug. 24, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Five Austin Filming Locations to Make You Feel Like a Star

Get your cameras out for the most memorable Austin movie moments

"...monologues that defined Linklater's breakthrough. Plus, if you're at ACC, you can see the original buildings of the Highland..."

Aug. 17, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Public Notice: Growing Pains

Tell us something we don’t know

"...ACC Highland is having their grand opening Community Open House..."

April 22, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Meanwhile Brewing’s National Beer Day at Loro; C-C-Cake Club Congregates; Fojtasek Everywhere You Look, So Very Very Much Sushi, and How About That Sweet Live Fire Action, Hoss?

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...surely you don’t need to be told how to accommodate that “holiday.” But, in case you’d like a gentle..."

April 6, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Stubborn With My Goals: Impassioned MC J Soulja Stays Focused on Creating Opportunities in Austin Rap

"There ain't no trophies for that kind of shit"

"...Perceived lack of acclaim for his new music, creeping self-doubt, and life's inexplicable..."

Jan. 21, 2022 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Public Notice: Top 10 Stories of 2021

Some top topics on the community news front

"...No-Comply Skateshop, a fixture in the local skateboarding community. ACC's Districtwide Campus Master Plan involves developing the entire block..."

Dec. 17, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Mixed-Income, Mixed-Use Travis Flats Open in North Loop

County-backed development combines offices with affordable housing

"...350 and is close to an H-E-B and the ACC Highland campus; commissioners hope Travis Flats will yield "significant..."

Nov. 19, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

A Rhythmic Ray of Light: Austin Community College's Hip-Hop Production Instructor Ray LaManna

From prisoner to professor, he wants to change people's lives

"...ACC is for everyone: a marketing slogan personified by Ray..."

Oct. 29, 2021 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Austin at Large: This Train Will Leave on Time

But Project Connect's power structure bends a bit to help everyone get on board

"...services its new physicians deliver to lower-income Austinites) or ACC's reinvention of Highland Mall, which we spotlighted over the..."

Oct. 29, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Include More Incubators

"...story from the Aug. 20, 2021 issue about the ACC Highland Campus. I saw that the music production, broadcast..."

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