Plan Yourself a Hell of a Summer

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

"...as well as out-of-town talents like NYC’s Business Casual. atxsketchfest.com. Kerrville Folk Festival..."

May 16, 2025 Features Feature by Chronicle Staff

The Endless Soul Searching of Ageless Singer Tomar Williams

Tomar and the FCs frontman shares scores of stories ahead of the band's third album release

"...at the White Horse,” laughs the ageless soul man, 56. “He was like, 'Hey man, Tomar, you remind me..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Column by Raoul Hernandez

Does Farm-to-Table Still Matter?

What happens to a trendy movement once the buzz dies down

"...was informed by the radical social changes of the 1960s. Books like Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring and Francis Moore..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Art, Theatre, Film, and More Events for the Weekend

Take a peek at our recommended events

"...vocalist Benny Benack III along with a host of ATX jazz musicians including Elias Haslanger, Mike Sailors, and Daniel..."

Nov. 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Art on Waller Creek, Drag on Congress, and More Recommended Events

Step outside and appreciate some art

"...Through November 16, Waterloo Park..."

Nov. 8, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Chappell Roan Says ACL Performance Is Her Last of the Year, and More Surprises From Weekend Two

The heat lingered at sets from Vince Staples, Dua Lipa, Jeezy, and more

"...on the enormous Amex stage. Friday started well, then, ATX’s Aussie contingent dancing and yelling as a crowd of..."

Oct. 14, 2024 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Dua Lipa, Reneé Rapp, and More From Saturday at ACL

Hump day brought more heat and fiery kiss-offs

"...Donald Draper sits in a Gotham bar, 1960, brooding. In the corner a trio sets up. Under..."

Oct. 6, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

ArmadilloCon, Art, a Hot Sauce Hootenanny, and More Recommended Events

Get out and get spicy this weekend

"...still discovering lost silent films? Guess so – in 2016, while working at the George Eastman Museum in upstate..."

Sept. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Hot Sauce Fest, Bat Fest, and More Crucial Concerts

Mitski, Childish Gambino, Lucinda Williams, and others worth hearing

"...Friday 6 - Sunday 8, Distribution Hall..."

Sept. 6, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

An Art, a Craft, a Movie, and More Events for the Weekdays

Don't let the workweek get you down

"...audiences a service by allowing the first performance in 1956, only two years after he passed. Yet there is..."

July 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Blues Are Back: Blues on the Green returns to..."

May 3, 2024 News Feature

Hiromi Uehara, Caroline Rose, and Fests Galore in Our Crucial Concerts

Choose your fest: Psych, Death, or Blues

"...Friday 26, Paramount Theatre..."

April 26, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Madeleine Leigh, HONK TX, and Eclipse Mania Leads Our Crucial Concerts

Find some sounds to match the celestial sights this week

"...mania. Thursday: “pre-clipse” takeover of the Ballroom, 8pm. Friday: 6-10pm at Central Machine Works, as well as East Cesar..."

April 5, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Crypta, Cherubs, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Must-see shows for the weekend and beyond

"...Thursday 15 – Friday 16, Hotel Vegas..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Stories, Operas, and Meet-Cutes: The Week in Arts

Brett Goldstein brings the laughs, Zach Theatre conjures a comet, and more arty events

"...you’ve not dug into the hottest Russian novel of 1869! Hark: A solution awaits at the Zach Theatre production..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by Katherine McNevins

Austin Filmmaker Brings Her Rap Drama Back Home

Katherine Propper finds family in Lost Soulz at Sound Unseen Film + Music Festival

"...of the Sound Unseen Film + Music Festival (Dec. 6-10). This Austin premiere wraps up a successful festival run..."

Dec. 1, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Nemegata's Folkloric Futurism Boosts Austin's Budding Colombian Music Scene

Local trio powers up its magnetic roots fusion in new release Voces

"...a 15-by-15-foot acoustically padded and carpeted box at Space ATX in South Austin, Colombian trio Nemegata finally finishes loading..."

Sept. 29, 2023 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

2023 Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Judges

Meet the tastemakers for this year’s competition

"...professional contract for the Seattle Sounders FC 2 in 2016 before moving clubs to the San Jose Earthquakes from..."

Sept. 8, 2023 Food Feature

Qmmunity: A Creative Storm Front

Front Festival hits Austin with a storm of great creative showcases over Labor Day weekend

"...single-day warehouse party with more than 50 artists. The 2016 happening, however, was shut down early due to a..."

Aug. 25, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Sporty Spice

Wherever you fall on the sporty spectrum, Austin's queer scene has a place for you

"...have been roughing it up on the turf since 2016 in Austin's Gay Flag Football League? Started by Dylan..."

July 21, 2023 Column by James Scott

The Best Things We Saw at Austin Psych Fest 2023

Toro y Moi, Automatic, and more highlight homegrown festival’s return

"...Austin Psych Fest first launched in 2008 and last..."

May 1, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

The Joy of Bicycling in Austin

A one-person sociological study of springtime biking where every ride is his favorite

"...upon the heaviest bike on planet Earth – a 1960s Royal De Luxe three-speed that's so classically Dutch it..."

April 21, 2023 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music

Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival

"...9m88..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Austin's Best Breweries of 2022, Power-Ranked

It's Top of the Hops VII!

"...Others Receiving Votes: Draught House (69 pts.) Best of Austin: Restaurants winner for Best Beer..."

Oct. 12, 2022 Food Post by Eric Puga

Some of the Best Food Trucks Austin Has to Offer

Two dozen of the finest moveable feasts in town

"...plant-based foods? Find yourself a food trailer. Here are 26 to get you started. Arlo's..."

June 11, 2022 Food Post

A Brief Guide to the Yard in South Austin

Encountering the true ATX spirit in our bustling modern metrop

"...been true of the Yard since it opened in 2016, and is even more true now. It's a curated..."

May 13, 2022 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Fueling the Algorithm and Finding Community: Music Creators Thrive on Twitch, TikTok, and Instagram

On discoverable platforms, Austin musicians experience encouragement, engagement, and unexpected viral moments

"...(professionally known by first names only) started streaming in 2016, they joined only a handful of other musicians on..."

Nov. 26, 2021 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Versatile Electronic Producer Qrion Finds Calm in Austin

I Hope It Lasts Forever arrives Friday at the Concourse Project

"...Her first visit to Austin for South by Southwest 2016 introduced her inviting, cloud-cushioned electronic realm to Texas, which..."

Oct. 29, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Films and Shows at SXSW by Austin Residents and Veterans

Fill your schedule with ATX @ SXSW

"...Dear Mr. Brody Keith Maitland's followup to SXSW 2016 critical and audience smash Tower pulls apart the myths..."

March 5, 2021 Screens Feature

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...In October, Austin's brooding balladeer Bill Callahan teamed with..."

Jan. 29, 2021 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

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