Movies, Comedians, Theatre, and More Arts Options for the Week

Get out and get art

"...Saturday 13, Vortex Theatre..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Movies, Comedy, Books, and More Recommended Arts Events

Find an art that fits your tastes

"...heart of Old Pecan with an insider’s range of African-American music, food, and culture.” Houston jazz saxophonist Kyle Turner,..."

March 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Neko Case, the Urban Cultural Fest, and More Crucial Concerts

Live sounds for the week ahead

"...heart of Old Pecan with an insider’s range of African-American music, food, and culture.” Houston jazz saxophonist Kyle Turner,..."

March 29, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Cassette Roulette, Some Bitchcraft, and More Arts Events

Get arty this week with our recommended happenings

"...Through May 12, the Zach Theatre..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin FC Season Kickoff, Black History Month, and More Community Events

Get out and about in Austin while the weather's good

"...statement of Off-The-Grid Missions, fundraising recipients for Deaf Austin Theatre’s upcoming variety show, is to fill a noticeable gap..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

Get out the vote and more this week

"...life, fire, and love. Local LGBTQ stagecrafters Austin Rainbow Theatre utilize that lineage in their Red Campaign, which raises..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Recommended Austin Events

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

"...high schoolers, thus allowing for students to learn from theatre industry practitioners. The play, written by Jim Leonard Jr...."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column

Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes

A documentary fitting for the groundbreaking jazz drummer

"...ensemble called M’Boom. In later decades, Roach composed for theatre and dance companies, as well as performing in a..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Review: Zach Theatre's Hershey Felder as George Gershwin Alone

A masterful tribute to the father of the Great American Songbook

"...his one-man performance of George Gershwin Alone at Zach Theatre through October 1. Felder started his Gershwin enactment 28..."

Sept. 22, 2023 Arts Feature by Jay Trachtenberg

Review: Deaf Austin Theatre's The Laramie Project

Enhanced American Sign Language adds depth, dimension to "testimony's ambitious sister"

"...in 2000 and currently being staged by Deaf Austin Theatre, is a deeply disturbing, highly complex portrait of a..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Slow Pulse EP release, Austin Afrobeats Fest, Border Kindness Benefit, and more recommended shows

"...of a long-awaited sophomore Pumas LP. – Raoul Hernandez SwansParamount Theatre, Sunday 3..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Music Column by Julian Towers

Qmmunity: Transing Pride

ATX Trans Pride puts the spotlight on the transgender community during Austin Pride

"...Summer Clearance pay tribute to the weird and queer theatre as part of Musical Mondays at the Bear. Second..."

Aug. 11, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Stick Together

In light of frightening futures, the queer community must stand together

"...The Bull-Jean Book Party Celebrate writer and theatre artist Sharon Bridgforth's new collectionbull-jean & dem/dey back, featuring..."

May 12, 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

"...On Sunday, an arching tree provided a waving puppet theatre on the sunset backdrop – perfect match for Melody..."

May 1, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

SXSW Film Review: Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes

The life and impact of the jazz drumming pioneer

"...ensemble called M’Boom. In later decades, Roach composed for theatre and dance companies, as well as performing in a..."

March 13, 2023 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Austin Film Festival Brings the Terror of Motherhood in Nanny

New Voice Award winner Nikyatu Jusu looks at horror with a Black woman's gaze

"...Fri., Oct. 28, 6:45pm, State Theatre, 719 Congress..."

Oct. 21, 2022 Screens Feature by Jenny Nulf

Five Things to Keep Your Arts Account in the Black

From a fresh take on War of the Worlds to pushing back against censorship

"...creations by and/or about African American artists. Ground Floor Theatre: Dot..."

May 27, 2022 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

Filmmaker and Film-Educator Paul Stekler Says Goodbye to UT

As he delivers his final class, the former head of UT-Austin's Department of Radio-Television-Film gives a commencement speech looking back on a career without a plan

"...fact, after school, Streep had worked nonstop. In the theatre. In a big role in Manhattan. A bigger role..."

May 6, 2022 Screens Feature by Paul Stekler

Your Field Guide to the 101 Essential Acts at SXSW

Scroll eternal through the best and buzziest artists at the fest

"...Sat 19, TBA, Hideout Theatre..."

March 11, 2022 Music Feature by The Chronicle Music Staff

Five Things to Enjoy as Black History Month Continues

We highlight artists of color who bring a diversity of aesthetic vibrance to the theatres, galleries, and other venues of our city

"...a diversity of vigor and aesthetic vibrance to the theatres, galleries, and other venues of our rapidly expanding city...."

Feb. 25, 2022 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

Five Things to Enjoy During Black History Month

Art, theatre, music, ballet, and more

"...a diversity of vigor and aesthetic vibrance to the theatres and galleries and performance halls of our rapidly expanding..."

Feb. 18, 2022 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

Fonda San Miguel Regains Face, Black Food Week Continues, Barkin’ Creek Debuts, Boozy Cauldron Quests the Parish, and More …

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

"...next week again boosting the brick-and-mortar-based deliciousness of the African-American community …..."

Sept. 8, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Passing in America: Colman Domingo on Complex Identities in Zola

The character actor cracks open the life of a villainous pimp

"...just the way I've always been. Coming from the theatre, where you create such detail about you character -..."

July 2, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Au Revoir, Chez Nous; WB, Antonelli's; Howdy, Local Foods; Mmmmm, Pinthouse; and More

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

"...where uniformed TSA agents perform adorable shows of security theatre …..."

June 16, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...to 8pm) and will be available until the virtual theatre "fills up." One bonus of going virtual: no waiting..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

For His Dance (Re)current Unrest, Charles O. Anderson Keeps Moving

Through the pandemic and other obstacles, the choreographer and UT teacher continues to adapt

"...stream it in the University of Texas Department of Theatre & Dance's 2020-21 season when one of his dancers..."

Oct. 16, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Breath Project: Submissions Now Accepted

Theatre artists of color invited to submit videos of live performances

"...for performances of eight minutes and 46 seconds by theatre artists of color...."

Aug. 17, 2020 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin-Based Choreographer Hopes to Make a "Social Justice Summer"

With some crowdfunding support, Charles O. Anderson will be able to make dances for this time

"...head of the dance program in the Department of Theatre & Dance and associate professor of African Diaspora Dance..."

June 12, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

This Is Who We Are #11: Frontera@Hyde Park Theatre's blood pudding

A daily affirmation of Austin's creativity from the Chronicle archive

"...blood pudding Hyde Park Theatre Through May 2 Running Time: 1 hr...."

May 26, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

This Is Who We Are #4: Zach Theatre's The Gospel at Colonus

A daily affirmation of Austin's creativity from the Chronicle archive

"...The Gospel at Colonus Zach Topfer Theatre, 202 S. Lamar, 512/476-0541 www.zachtheatre.org Through April 27 Running..."

May 7, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

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