iLLfest, Perfume Genius, Röyksopp, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Keep your ears open for these shows

"...Nakia & the Never Not Now..."

May 30, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Hot Luck, Vibe Vault, No Idea, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

A smattering of sound suggestions

"...this genre catchall has to offer. Expect sets by the Diversity Band, which promotes education and multiculturalism through Dhol..."

May 23, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Day Trips: Healing Uvalde Mural Project, Uvalde

Uvalde mural project helps the community remember and heal

"...The Healing Uvalde Mural Project can’t help but bring a..."

May 23, 2025 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Plan Yourself a Hell of a Summer

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

"...to burger competitions, all under our hot ol’ Texas sun, so you can secure a super sweet next four..."

May 16, 2025 Features Feature by Chronicle Staff

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...KUT, KUTX, PBS Funds On the Line: On top of the arts organizations losing federal..."

May 9, 2025 News Feature

Jamal Hussain Strings Nature, Tech, and Spirit Together With Light

New Media artist unpacks upcoming Dougherty exhibit

"...light-based work needs a studio that transforms. On a sunny afternoon ahead of his exhibit at Dougherty Arts Center’s..."

May 9, 2025 Arts Feature by Caroline Drew

Album Review: Emerging Indie Act West 22nd Has Nowhere to Be

Cross-genre debut album embraces heartache, desire, and nostalgia

"...Deep in the heart of Texas – well, the “University of,” at..."

May 9, 2025 Music Feature by Catalina Perez

Explosions in the Sky, Kim Gordon, Dinosaur Jr., and More Reviews From Austin Psych Fest 2025

Alternative nation packs the Far Out Lounge

"...Austin Psych Fest braved spring showers and humidity when they returned to the Moody Amphitheater and Far Out Lounge,..."

May 2, 2025 Music Feature by The Music Team

Kingfish, Mavis Staples, Antone’s Allstars, and More Reviews From Austin Blues Festival 2025

Soul and jam sessions galore at Moody Amphitheater

"...Austin Psych Fest braved spring showers and humidity when they returned to the Moody Amphitheater and Far Out Lounge,..."

May 2, 2025 Music Feature by The Music Team

Qmmunity: Taking Yourself on a Date

Make sure to make time for the coolest queer you know, aka you.

"...which means my sleep schedule is done 80% while the sun's shining. I have never and will never be..."

April 18, 2025 Column by James Scott

Art, Eggs, Kink, and Sleaze in This Weekend’s Art Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar consideration

"...1931 dystopian novel, Bolm Arts’ latest multi-artist exhibit tackles the ever-evolving questions of naturalism, commercialism, and personal and national..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Trek Through 29 Independent Bookstores on the Austin Texas Book Trail

Second annual crawl connects Austin’s literary community

"...is a bookish city – it might not be the first adjective that jumps to mind, but it’s true...."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by Caroline Drew

New Jersey Noir: How Gazer Portrays a Forgotten Town

Ryan J. Sloan and Ariella Mastroianni on the other side of the NJT tracks

"...a map, filmmaker Ryan J. Sloan can break down the geography. “It's New York City, Meadowlands, my town, and..."

April 8, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

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

"...for art made with sand, crazy cars parading, and other once-a-year events...."

April 3, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Anime, Activism, and Aerodynamics in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Arts and culture abound!

"...Ghost in the Shell..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Transformation of Dirty Sixth Has Begun

Cars at night and customers during the day

"...For the past several decades, Austin’s historic Sixth Street has offered..."

March 14, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Benson Boone, La Sécurité, Ken Pomeroy, and More Reviews From Tuesday of SXSW

Plus: Lars Ulrich pumps up new Apple Vision Pro experience

"...ACL Live proved only one stomping ground for the Chronicle team, which also traversed the usual Red River-and-beyond..."

March 12, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Aiko, Jurassic 5’s Soup, Quiet Light, and More Reviews From Monday of SXSW

Music fest kicks off with a bang

"...All South by Southwest goers pass the same phrase around as they mill about Downtown each..."

March 11, 2025 Music Post by Miranda Garza

Go Off the Grid for Unofficial Queer Fun During SXSW

Austin offers tourists and locals alike queer parties outside the Festival mainframe

"...While recent years have brought the LGBTQ community into the official South by Southwest programming..."

March 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

No Badge Necessary at These Live Music Recommendations

Crucial concerts for the week ahead

"...of Chess Club during South by Southwest 2022 that they only hesitantly confirmed it to the Chronicle. Three years..."

March 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Day Trips: Goliad State Park & Historic Site, Goliad

Spanish colonial mission site offers a historical outdoor experience

"...State Park and Historic Site mixes Texas history with the lushness of the forest along the San Antonio River..."

March 7, 2025 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

35 Recommended SXSW Music Acts

From rock to new age to Irish traditional, these are the incoming artists to see

"...Over a thousand musical acts from across the globe descend on Austin this week to perform for..."

March 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Hairy Situations, Pickle Parties, and More Weekend Events

Some non-SXSW arts and culture recommendations

"...There’s nothing quite like the myth of the Old West...."

March 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, March 7-13

"...in 1868. That invention was still years away. But the roads were crammed with pedestrians and horses. To improve..."

March 7, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

Qmmunity: Clowning Around With Fou Fou Ha

Clussy Fou discusses the avant-garde troupe’s history ahead of their 24 Carrot Show

"...Fou Ha, a clown-centric cabaret that’s since spread across the U.S. Branches formed in Los Angeles, Portland, New York,..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Column by James Scott

Love Me

Two inanimate objects search for connection in a sci-fi romance

"...Let no one claim all the stories have been told. Without doing a lick of..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

An L.A. Benefit, Toni Price Tribute, and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the week ahead

"...Ted Leo and the Pharmacists..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

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

"...kicking off its 2025 Film & TV Festival with The Studio, the new Apple TV+ half-hour series from Seth..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Last Showgirl

Pamela Anderson captivates as an aging Vegas performer

"...The only secure job in Las Vegas is demolition. Everyone..."

Jan. 10, 2025 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: New Queers Resolutions

This year, we’re all resolving to be resolute

"...A week into the new year, and I haven’t made any progress on..."

Jan. 10, 2025 Column by James Scott

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