Movies, Theatre, Trivia, and More Recommended Events for the Week

Art and culture abound

"...chef Shawn Cirkiel (April 28), Heard and Chef’s PSA’s André Natera (May 12), and a big ol’ party on..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Actor

A surreal-seeming noir about an amnesiac actor trying to piece together his identity

"...Directed by: Duke Johnson. Starring: Andre Holland, Gemma Chan, Joe Cole, Asim Chaudhry, May Calamawy,..."

March 14, 2025 Movie Review

Stars and Sounds From SXSW 2025 So Far

"...Zazie Beetz (left) and André Holland before the premiere of The Dutchman at Paramount..."

March 13, 2025 Photo Gallery

Arts and Culture Events to Get You Off the Couch

It's spring break (for some of you), get out and have some fun

"...some topics of interest to young Kimmie Jones: Clue, android kiddos (Small Wonder), military mainframe hacking (WarGames), and all..."

March 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

SXSW Film Review: The Dutchman

Cerebral drama flips the script on Civil Rights era classic

"...after the premiere of Amiri Baraka’s play Dutchman, director Andre Gaines’ debut feature The Dutchman adapts the Black Arts..."

March 9, 2025 SXSW Post by Dex Wesley Parra

Review: Fresh Squeezed Ounce of Opera

One Ounce Opera’s micro-opera showcase invigorates

"...travails of an L.A. taco stand. Taqueria owners Luz (Sandra Mercado) and Jenny (Annisha Mackensie) playfully patter with shades..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

The Verde Report: Ilie Sánchez Brings Barça Beauty, Brains to Austin FC’s Midfield

After a season-opening win, the Spaniard’s impact is already being felt on and off the pitch

"...following in the footsteps of legendary midfielders Xavi Hernández, Andrés Iniesta, and Busquets. [inset-1-left]..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...Kate Churchill, Peter Dealbert, Nicole Kidman, Per Saari, Screenwriter: Andrew Sodroski In this unpredictable thriller, Nancy is a teacher..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Sunflower Bean, Holy Fuck, Jack’s Mannequin, and Hundreds More Added to SXSW

The third 2025 music festival announcement has landed

"...Toronto electronica band Holy Fuck, and Something Corporate frontman Andrew McMahon’s freshly reunited Jack’s Mannequin all return to Austin..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...Samuel Beckett used to drive André Roussimoff to school. Roussimoff grew up to be wrestler..."

Nov. 29, 2024 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

La Doña, Geto Gala, the Queen of Christmas, and More Crucial Concerts

Plan your week in live music

"...Antwan Patton, cut his teeth and grew up alongside André 3000 as the legendary hip-hop duo Outkast, but he’s..."

Nov. 15, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Ravyn Lenae, Spoon, the Magnetic Fields, and More Crucial Concerts

Plan your week in music with a little help from these recommendations

"...costumes as they tackle The Composer Is Dead. Actor André Martin joins to help discover the guilty suspect among..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Andy Langer and Carrie Rodriguez Are Now UT Employees

University Live Music Initiative snags industry heavyweights

"...wrote Wednesday, adding that the day before, he welcomed André 3000 to the Butler School of Music to do..."

Sept. 27, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Let Us Help You Pick Out the Perfect Live Show This Week

Our writers pick the best live music for the week ahead

"...that’s it.” Made of “pure legacy material,” per frontman Andrew Kenny, Magic Hour features set design by Lisa Laratta...."

Sept. 20, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Visual Arts Review: “My Eyes Are Starving for Beauty”

A feast of fearless art with Anthony Sonnenberg

"...opens in extreme close-up on Sonnenberg’s face, accompanied by André Leon Talley’s title quote recitation. From there the audio..."

Sept. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Line Dancin', Terminatin', and Writin' in This Week's Recommended Events

Lots to do, and it's not even the weekend

"...a gallery context. Usually the artists, Brianna McIntyre and André Fuqua, transform vacant lots into neighborhood-specific installations “that contemplate..."

Sept. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Trains, Dance, and Lesbionage in This Week’s Recommended Events

Find some art and community this weekend

"...stillness and movement. Consider his acknowledged muses, Divine and André Leon Talley, both of whom were striking in still..."

Aug. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

aGLIFF President Todd Hogan and Spotlighting Filmmaker Fernando Andrés Reflect on Identity

PRISM 37 highlights the poignantly human and relatable

"...local and Texas-based filmmakers." Opening night’s showpiece, director/co-writer Fernando Andrés’ Rent Free, errs on the side of hilarity. The..."

Aug. 21, 2024 Screens Post by Cy White

Thelma, Louise, Musketeers, and More Queer Films Headline Our Week in Events

Get your weekdays squared away

"...Free, screening for its Southwest premiere; directed by Fernando Andrés, this Austin-set dramedy follows best friends Ben and Jordan..."

Aug. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin’s Crucial Concerts for the Week

Jackie Venson, Grace Sorensen, Monte Warden, and many more

"...and though project collaborators such as George Clinton and André 3000 won’t be there to help the groove (at..."

May 17, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

ATX TV Festival Adds Apple TV+ Miniseries The Big Cigar, Plus Panels on an Industry in Flux

Conversations planned about the strikes and their aftermath

"...plan to ferret Black Panthers founder Huey P. Newton (André Holland) out of the country to Cuba under the..."

May 10, 2024 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Exclusive: Watch This Clip From Austin-Made Rap Road Trip Lost Soulz

First glimpse ahead of this weekend's theatrical release

"...followed by a Q&A with director Katherine Propper, producers Andrés Figueredo Thomson and Juan Carlos Figueredo, and the cast,..."

May 8, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Presidential Candidate Cornel West Hosts Music Industry Roundtable at Carver Museum

Sentimental talk invites Bill Callahan and Alphabet Workers Union

"...collaborated with the likes of Bootsy Collins, Prince, and André 3000. In his opening remarks, he spoke more like..."

April 17, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

The Chronicle’s Hair of the 3-Legged Dog Party Brings Breezy Grooves to Hotel Vegas

Feat. Grace Sorensen, Nemegata, Cactus Lee, Font on the patio

"...Up next, Víctor-Andrés Cruz and César Valencia kicked off Nemegata’s set with..."

March 16, 2024 SXSW Post by Carys Anderson

SXSW Interview: Bestie Rap Duo Flyana Boss Remain Students of the Form

Bobbi and Folayan talk Dallas influences before first headlining tour

"...now. I met other people, like Petey Pablo and André 3000 and Common.”..."

March 15, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Cactus Lee, Nemegata, Font, Grace Sorensen Set for the Chronicle’s Hair of the 3-Legged Dog Party

Freebie springtime standby returns to Hotel Vegas March 15

"...nature and ourselves matches its furious, clattering crescendo, [Victor Andrés] Cruz's call to arms against soulless capitulation to modern..."

Feb. 29, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Guadalupe: Mother of Humanity

Documentary uses reenactments to dramatize the five apparitions of Our Lady in Guadalupe

"...Directed by: Andrés Garrigó and Pablo Moreno. Starring: Karyme Lozano, Angélica Chong,..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Movie Review

Sundance Review: Frida Expresses Frida Kahlo's Inner Life

Documentary gives a new perspective on her well-known story

"...and why exactly are the words of French poet André Breton and Belgain surrealist René Magritte presented in thickly-accented..."

Jan. 31, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Review: sleep well., It’s Getting Brighter

Barrel-aged indie folk makes early-adulthood existentialism sound sublime

"...but don't you dare figure me out," lead vocalist Andrés Garcia croons on the record's jazz-steeped title track, like..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Music Feature by Elizabeth Braaten

Paper Cuts: Alejandro Escovedo’s Deconstructed “Bury Me” and Five More Songs

New Austin music picks from Geranium Drive, Soupmakesitbetter

"...features new songs and music videos from Austin artists. Alejandro Escovedo, “Bury Me”..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

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