Plan Yourself a Hell of a Summer

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

"...Park to the post-race party at Auditorium Shores. captextri.com. American Football..."

May 16, 2025 Features Feature by Chronicle Staff

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

Warm up for summer with frozen margs and fests around Texas

"...machine was placed in the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C...."

May 1, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

A Redhead, Pink Pony, and Kaleidoscope in This Weekend’s Events

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...creator Hideaki Anno’s first-ever live-action motion picture, his North American fans never got a taste of his early DV..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Field Guide Festival Returns With Huge Portions and Huge Passion

Food fest celebrates local chefs and farmers

"...launched by Blue Norther Live’s Lindsey Sokol and Urban American Farmer’s Trisha Bates. Presented in partnership with the Central..."

April 30, 2025 Food Post by Taylor Tobin

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

All of Texas' best fests, fairs, fandangos, and fiestas

"...foundation. The Congressional Medal of Honor originated during the American Civil War in 1861. Of the 77 honorees from..."

April 3, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Crucial Concerts to Enjoy as SXSW Wanes

Embrace the anarchy or wait for the masses to depart

"...which artists join the nonprofit’s six-month cohort program. Two-time American Idol-competing soul singer Kya Monee’, spoken word poet Cassidy..."

March 14, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

A Drag Fest, Nutcracker, and Puppets in This Week’s Events

Lots of weekend events to keep you occupied

"...Few American filmmakers have embraced amoral nihilism like Sam Peckinpah. After..."

Dec. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup

Baby Buc-ee's, a bonfire ban, and bluebonnet planting top our fall news

"...plus try the variety of local food vendors at Fiesta Gardens from 2pm to 6:30pm. Nov. 16, Austin, www.texascraftbrewersfestival.org..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

Catch up on Lone Star State news and plan some fall fun

"...a name? As of Sept. 5, there were 274 American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) in the U.S. California had the..."

Oct. 4, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

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

Get out and get spicy this weekend

"...to see what is considered the earliest known Asian American film.   – Brant Bingamon ArmadilloCon..."

Sept. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

Balmorhea, Big Bend, Boquillas, Bois d'Arc, and blueberries

"...An American hero. This summer, Bastrop will bring the Harriet Tubman:..."

May 31, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

Plus dispatches from SandFest, farewell to Gary Oliver, and more

"...The Brazos River is the western edge of the American alligator’s range and they are an important part of..."

May 3, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Cinco de Mayo, May the Fourth (Be With You), and More Recommended Events

The week in community happenings

"...Saturday 4, Fiesta Gardens..."

May 3, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Hard Proof’s Fela Kuti Felabration!! and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Austin Corn Lovers Fiesta, Janelle Monáe, and Mockjaw lead our recommended shows

"...globe reggae. Fusing jazz horns with African beats and American funk possession, Lagos' colonel (1938-1997) would mark 85 years..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Qmmunity: Transing Pride

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

"...icon. Making a bit of counterprogramming to the yearly Fiesta Gardens event and parade was, to Edwards, reflective of..."

Aug. 11, 2023 Column by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Catch up on Texas travel news and plan some spring sightseeing

"...meant it negatively, but it soon became an authentic American legend that gave the world frozen margaritas, yellow queso,..."

April 2, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Wu Chow Doubles, Perla’s Pleases, Oseyo Flexes Vegan, Texas Veg Fest Returns, and Live Fire and Heritage Fire Prepare to Blaze Into Town

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

"...pool? We have now… and Oseyo, the excellent Korean American eatery on E. Cesar Chavez, has revealed their new..."

March 29, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Unofficial Parties & Free Shows to See During South by Southwest

The Chronicle’s recommended concerts for the coming week

"...Cut Connie, and more. Bring beads!  – Raoul Hernandez Fiesta Destructo Sat 18, 1pm, Hotel Vegas Free..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Day Trips & Beyond: March Events Roundup

Texas travel news and events for spring

"...after a hot day are considered sacred by Native American people. The 4.25-mile hike to the top of the..."

March 1, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Jane Leo, a Sharon Jones tribute, a Genuine Joe fundraiser, and more recommended shows

"...& the Daddies, Dayna Nash from local 10-piece funk fiesta Big Britches, and Allegra Fox of the Foxtones. In..."

Feb. 10, 2023 Music Column by Kriss Conklin

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

This week's recommended shows include mini-fests celebrating rockin' girls, Latinx talent, and Christmas shopping

"...second-ever iteration. The day festival – or "big ass fiesta," as promised by the poster – celebrates Latinx talent,..."

Dec. 16, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

The Most Memorable Moments of Saturday’s ACL Fest Weekend Two

Lido Pimienta, Habibi, and Princess Nokia’s Kirby squirt gun

"...color dressed in authentic Americas garb fired up the fiesta. Guayaberas, embroidered shirts, ponytails, straw hats, and more matched..."

Oct. 16, 2022 Music Post by Kriss Conklin

Kerlin Prioritizes Kerlaches, Farmhouse Offers Intoxicants, Sawyer & Co. Cajuns Into the Night, SBK’s Downtown Again, and WTF Is Andy Baraghani Doing on SoCo?

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

"...permanent space for unleashing the marvels of a modern American menu as cheffed up by Gerard Kenny, is in..."

Sept. 7, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

SNAP Benefits Amplified, Bacon Day Snoozes Up the Yum, 4th Tap Folds and SXSE Food Co. Moves, Garrison Brothers Release Bourbon Passport, and More

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

"...Festival will be sudsing up a beery storm at Fiesta Gardens on October 1, and they’re looking for a..."

Aug. 31, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Big Bill, CupcakKe, Echo & the Bunnymen, Blxst, Boris, and more live shows to fill your evenings

"...goofballs Being Dead, Masani Camacho-fronted punk trio Pussy Gillette, American dream dissector Chucky BLK, garage-y post-punk patriarchy-squishers Sailor Poon,..."

Aug. 19, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

Summer travel opportunities and news from all over Texas

"...antiques to contemporary art. The Nelson A. Rockefeller Latin American Art wing includes an astonishing collection of pre-Columbian and..."

June 2, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

It's a great time to get out and explore

"...project that is being paid for by the Great American Outdoors Act of 2020...."

May 5, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Rancho Alegre Conjunto Music Fest, Borzoi, International Jazz Day, Ladyfang, Juan Wauters, and more

"...Conjunto Music Festival. Here are some reasons why the fiesta is essential:..."

April 29, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

The Best Music We Saw at SXSW on Wednesday

The buzzy, the brave, the thrash-able twee-pop

"...spiritual affinity between traditional Norwegian folk dancing and traditional American moshing was not something I had considered...."

March 17, 2022 Music Post by Michael Toland

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Silvana Estrada, Rochelle & the Sidewinders, Loteria, Chili Cold Blood, Shemekia Copeland, and more live shows

"...is all poignance, vulnerability, and drama, like a late-night fiesta that veers into drunken, tearful karaoke. "This whole thing..."

Jan. 28, 2022 Music Column by Christina Garcia

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