Squirrel Fest, a Bidi Bidi Birthday, and More Community Events

Plan your week with some of our recommended happenings around town

"...raffles, all running 11:30am to 4pm at the African American Cultural Center.   – Kat McNevins Open Preserve Weekend..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

How Austin Transformed Danny Brown

The Detroit wild card on getting his shit together (and finding H-E-B)

"...And fucked it up at the same time.” The American Dream..."

March 29, 2024 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

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

SXSW Film Review: Hood Witch

Modern-day witch hunt set in Paris needs fine-tuning

"...Farahani), a mother who makes a living selling exotic animals in Paris. The crux of the conflict comes from..."

March 14, 2024 Screens Post by Jenny Nulf

Opera Fights, Puppet Plays, and More Arty Events

Get an arts fix this week

"...Austin Asian American Film Festival throws its first queer prom, Diasporic Disco,..."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Election Day, STEM Day, Amplify Austin Day, and More Days to Remember This Week

Our guide to community events for the week

"...Austin Asian American Film Festival throws its first queer prom, Diasporic Disco,..."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Cassette Roulette, Some Bitchcraft, and More Arts Events

Get arty this week with our recommended happenings

"...only did the runaway budget help take down his American Zoetrope shingle, but it also saw the dissolution of..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

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

Get out the vote and more this week

"...rose bouquet.   – Richard Whittaker “Iconic Objects From American’s Music History”..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Dog Toys and Puppy Sports Lead Our Recommended Community Events

Bucking broncos, drag vampires, and more highlights

"...of these fine materials to hand-stitch dog toys for animals residing in local shelters. Visit their website to sign..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Katherine McNevins

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...Singh, Sara Zandieh, Neel Patel A 30 year old Indian-American virgin gets a job teaching high school Sex Ed...."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, December 24 - January 4

"...LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): At age 10, an American girl named Becky Schroeder launched her career as an..."

Dec. 29, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

10,000 Texans Call for Cease-Fire in Gaza

Massive show of support at state Capitol for Palestinians

"...we are witnessing is a mass slaughter that us Americans are paying for every single day.” Several protesters told..."

Nov. 13, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Austin’s Best Breweries of 2023, Power-Ranked

Top of the Hops VIII, baby!

"...Belgian blonde ales inside taxidermy squirrels. The number of American craft breweries bloomed to more than 9,500 at its..."

Oct. 10, 2023 Food Post by Eric Puga

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, October 6-12

"...the ordinary events of your daily life. As the American idioms advise: Walk your talk and practice what you..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

Roxane Gay, Tim O’Brien Join Texas Book Festival Lineup

Full author roster revealed for November fest

"...Hamilton, Madison, Jefferson, Adams and the Brawling Birth of American Politics) Jennifer Bristol (Cemetery Birding: An Unexpected Guide to..."

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

Fantastic Fest Gets Toxic With The Toxic Avenger

Fall of the House of Usher, The Creator added

"...cinematic history this year may come with the North American premiere of Caligula: The Ultimate Cut. Few movies have..."

Aug. 15, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Eight April Music Festivals In and Around Austin

From Rancho Alegre to Austin Blues, April offers ample opportunities

"...rock figure Soccer Mommy – alongside Good Looks, Redbud, Animals on TV, Mom Rock, and more. Sunday matches Mexican..."

April 7, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Sudan Archives, Soccer Mommy, and Allah-Las to Headline the Handbuilt Motorcycle Show

Austin motor show becomes music fest with Resound partnership

"...The three-day event will take place at the Austin American-Statesman grounds at 305 South Congress...."

March 23, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Unofficial Parties & Free Shows to See During South by Southwest

The Chronicle’s recommended concerts for the coming week

"...the event spotlights a lineup of seven local Filipino American artists, including Pascoo herself. Enveloped in soul, Gianne Villaverde's..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, January 20-26

"...offer you support and kindness? Or how about the animals you loved earlier in your life but who have..."

Jan. 20, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

Top 10 Austin Food News Stories of 2022

Restaurant closures, inflation woes, and cannabis wins

"...on the latter list was Birdie's, the high-end wine bar-cum-American cuisine restaurant run by the husband-and-wife team of Tracy..."

Dec. 16, 2022 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Texas French Bread’s BBQ Epiphany, Little Ola’s Stylish Turkeyday Switch, Getting a L’ILHIGH With Good Work Austin, Falling Into La Condesa, Desert Door at the Driskill, and More

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

"...Thanksgiving is definitely in the air, though – and..."

Nov. 22, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, October 21-27

"...Best Director. Her film was The Hurt Locker, about American soldiers in Iraq who dispose of unexploded bombs while..."

Oct. 21, 2022 Column by Rob Brezsny

Austin's Best Breweries of 2022, Power-Ranked

It's Top of the Hops VII!

"...the World Beer Cup, and, of course, the Great American Beer Festival, among others. Buttressing the liquid merchandise, breweries..."

Oct. 12, 2022 Food Post by Eric Puga

ACL Interview: The Chicks’ Martie Maguire and Emily Strayer Talk Social Media, Hometown Feelings, and Plans for a Multigenerational Zilker Debut

“It’s always fun, but nerve-racking, to be back in Texas”

"...chiropractor. Watching how he does adjustments on these humongous animals is so fascinating. I went down a rabbit hole..."

Oct. 7, 2022 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, October 14-20

"...her work as "one of the imperishable glories of American literature." She received many other accolades while alive. But..."

Oct. 14, 2022 Column by Rob Brezsny

Animals, Society, and Race at Huston-Tillotson

New course tackles how animal welfare work intersects with racism

"...Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity (CARE), a Baltimore-based nonprofit that..."

Sept. 23, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Public Notice: What’s Up With the Orange Line?

Plus, turtles and other pets in need

"...this annual event for the Turtle Survival Alliance's North American Freshwater Turtle Research Group since 2016. Come watch and..."

Sept. 16, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Austin’s Animal Shelters Struggle to Uphold No-Kill Reputation in the Face of Overcrowding

How overcrowding and mismanagement of Austin Animal Center and Austin Pets Alive! have them struggling to keep up

"...largest city to designate itself a no-kill sanctuary for animals. That came to an end in 2021 when Los..."

Aug. 5, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...than a typical bacterium, and longer than many multicellular animals such as fruit flies...."

July 1, 2022 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

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