Plan Yourself a Hell of a Summer

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

"...reader: We’ve listed all kinds of summer events from musicals to burger competitions, all under our hot ol’ Texas..."

May 16, 2025 Features Feature by Chronicle Staff

Art, Movies, Sports, and More Recommended Events

Pack your weekend with the best happenings around town

"...this blurb. Here we’ll have what the Sake Brewers Association of North America calls “curated sake experiences,” which means..."

March 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Volunteering, Drag, Birthdays, and More Recommended Events

Let us help you plan your weekend

"...exciting. Attendees get to enjoy top-quality tunes by Austin Music Awards winner and 15-years-long Body Rockers Riders Against the..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Trans Rights, Comedy Nights, and More Recommended Weekend Events

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...these phenomena in her work, capturing images of Black Americans in her attempts to protect Black history and decentralize..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat

Colonialism, the Cold War, and jazz collide in engrossing documentary

"...and the so-called Congo Crisis’ surprising intersections with midcentury American jazz. Despised by Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev, jazz was..."

Jan. 3, 2025 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Austin’s Best Breweries of 2024, Power Ranked!

Welcome to Top of the Hops IX

"...intangibles like a notable food truck, great branding, live music, live art, or heck, live animals (5%). This year..."

Oct. 17, 2024 Food Post by Eric Puga

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

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

"...free lunch will be provided by the Big Thicket Association. Oct. 12, 50th Anniversary Celebration, Big Thicket National Preserve,..."

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

Jubilant Dance, MedFest, and More Weekend Recommendations

Find the right fit for your going-out vibe

"...by yuca wedges and curtido. Oh, and there’s live music performed by Jordan Matthew Young. Autumn is truly here..."

Sept. 27, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Come Spread Your Ashes! Some call the Alamo a..."

Aug. 2, 2024 News Feature

Why Venues Are Struggling to Stay Open in the Live Music Capital of the World

As Hot Summer Nights descends, Austin’s live music epicenter campaigns for city support

"...easy to forget how rare this is. To have musicians playing original tunes – not just corny classic rock..."

July 12, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Jess Williamson, Stay Black & Live, Babestock, and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the week in Austin

"...opens on the Texas dates.   – Abby Johnston Music Under the Star..."

June 14, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Proms, Humps, and Queerbombs Highlight This Weekend's Events

21 ways to get out of the house

"...of ProyectoTEATRO’s cabaret trilogy covering 500 years of Latin American history. In this part, the multi-talented cast brings to..."

May 31, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Week in Recommended Live Music

Narrow Head, Pussy Gillette, the Nude Party, and even some innuendo-less acts to see

"...Houston act Narrow Head play at their hometown’s Bayou Music Center – opening for Interpol. A recent reissue of..."

May 3, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Blues on the Green Back On: Good ol’ H-E-B...."

Feb. 23, 2024 News Feature

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

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

"...Week, started by historian Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History in..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Perfect Days

A toilet cleaner in Tokyo quietly goes about his days in this stirring Oscar nominated picture

"...tape into his van’s cassette player. Hirayama is an American culture junkie (not unlike Wenders), cycling through Velvet Underground,..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

“Music America” Exhibition Makes National Debut at LBJ Library

Exhibit details American music history through memorabilia and sound

"...A soundscape of American history, interactive exhibit “Music America: Iconic Objects From America’s..."

Feb. 14, 2024 Music Post by Miranda Garza

Dog Toys and Puppy Sports Lead Our Recommended Community Events

Bucking broncos, drag vampires, and more highlights

"...and beignets), bourbon barrel beers, kid-friendly games, and live music from Chansons et Soulards, Austin Cajun Aces, Jean Pierre..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Kat McNevins

Austin Film Critics Association Calls Killers of the Flower Moon Top Film of 2023

But Oppenheimer dominates in multiple categories

"...The Austin Film Critics Association has announced its awards for best films of 2023,..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Critics Association Calls Killers of the Flower Moon Top Film of 2023

But Oppenheimer dominates in multiple categories

"...The Austin Film Critics Association has announced its awards for best films of 2023,..."

Jan. 10, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

After Free Week, Red River Cultural District Requests City Funding

Stressing increased rents and insurance rates to the Music Commission

"...spoke at the inaugural 2024 meeting of the Austin Music Commission to request financial support from the city...."

Jan. 9, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Day Trips & Beyond: January Events Roundup

New year, new adventures

"...19: Juneteenth • Aug. 4: Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act • Sept. 28: National Public Lands Day..."

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

We Have an Issue: Diving Into a High-Stakes Election Year

Contemplating a March primary, a November election, and the Austin Music Poll Ballot – vote now!

"...Voting in our annual Austin Music Poll starts today. For newbies: This is the Chronicle's..."

Jan. 5, 2024 Column by Kimberley Jones

Austin Film Critics Association Announces 2023 Award Nominees

Killers of the Flower Moon, Oppenheimer lead field

"...The Austin Film Critics Association has released its list of award nominees for 2023,..."

Jan. 3, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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

Texas GOP's Book Bans Are the First Step in Anti-Public Education Crusade

Banning books (for Jesus!)

"...They are also typical Gen Z: They love Nineties music and David Bowie, they don't hesitate to call out..."

June 30, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Catch up on Texas travel news and plan some spring sightseeing

"...April and the start of a festival season celebrating music, food, history, sandcastles, and bluebonnets...."

April 2, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Longtime General Manager Tom Gimbel Departs Austin City Limits Television

ACL brand ambassador launches artists management agency in NYC

"...new festivals in Australia and New Zealand, partnerships with American Airlines, and the launch of the ACL Hall of..."

March 31, 2023 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

SXSW Adds Iron Man, Captain Kirk, New Order to Speaker List

Robert Downey Jr., William Shatner, Deepak Chopra headed to Austin

"...lore: instead, he'll be part of Online Crime: An American Crisis, a panel tackling the massive impact of cybercrime..."

Feb. 14, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Brings the Cosmos to Austin

Keynote brings unseen images from the James Webb telescope

"...Virgo, drop on Prime. Not that he's the only musical polymath added to the lineup, as rap legends Killer..."

Jan. 10, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

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