Keeping Our Eye on the Week’s Recommended Arts Events

Art and culture abounds, even on the weekdays

"...of Muzingo? It’s basically bingo mixed with a dance party, where instead of marking off numbers, you mark off..."

June 6, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Affordable Art, Cine Las Americas, Adult Books, and More Weekend Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar's enjoyment

"...Affordable Art Fair..."

May 16, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Plan Yourself a Hell of a Summer

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

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

May 16, 2025 Features Feature by Chronicle Staff

Adapting “Weirdness” at SXSW 2025

Amid changes and challenges, the Festival attempts to preserve Austin’s spirit

"...In the Austin lexicon, perhaps the most prized phrase is: “It..."

March 14, 2025 Music Feature by Caroline Drew

Dust Bowl Blues and Dystopian Futures in South by Southwest Musical O’Dessa

Geremy Jaspar on his Sadie Sink post-apocalyptic Americana odyssey

"...for sure, having co-founded early 2000s indie rock outfit The Fever, and then launching an award-winning career making music..."

March 7, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Visual Arts Review: Juan Cisneros’ “Tethered Ashes”

Physical and sound-based pieces offer a visceral sensory sensation in Co-Lab exhibit

"...The best art offers connections. It fosters recognition deep in..."

March 7, 2025 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, March 7-13

"...PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): No cars drove through London’s streets in 1868. That invention was still years away. But..."

March 7, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

Valentine's and Beyond With This Weekend's Recommended Events

From dark stories to romantic dance

"...to celebrate life and love, pop into this pre-Valentine’s party offering unique fun and discovery. Beyond scoping out the..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

Day Trips & Beyond: January Events Roundup

Texas welcomes 40th historic site, Balmorhea news, and more

"...and time to get your daytrippin’ shoes on for another year of fun on the road...."

Dec. 28, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

Find a December adventure

"...December is time for daytrippin’ while the days are warm and the evenings picturesque. Read all..."

Nov. 29, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Allie X, the Bill Ball, and Oodles of Locals in This Week’s Crucial Concerts

Lots of reasons to get out of the house and break out the earplugs

"...Dayglow: The Tour..."

Nov. 22, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Turkey Day Drama, a Red Hot Patriot, and Scares for the Season in Our Recommended Events

I scream, you scream, we all scream for the weekend!

"...Glass Half Full Theatre presents Yamel Cucuy..."

Oct. 11, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

S.L. Houser, TsuShiMaMiRe, and More Crucial Concerts

Plus country jams, doom metal, and a jazz tag team

"...of music and wine in New Braunfels culminates at the historic Gruene Hall on Sunday with an all-day lineup..."

Oct. 11, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

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

"...Tree time. The southeast corner of Texas illustrates the old saying that..."

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

ACL Preview: West 22nd Hooks ’Em at Their First ACL

UT-Austin student band on big breaks and next steps

"...With a name inspired by the wild streets of West Campus, West 22nd boasts the..."

Oct. 1, 2024 Music Post by Genevieve Wood

Willie Returns to Austin City Limits

Modern Rocks Gallery gets grungy and more local culture news

"...Art in Public Places applications are open until Oct. 22...."

Sept. 27, 2024 Music Column by Carys Anderson

Recommended Events for This Week’s Cooling Temps

Fairies, succulents, and lowriders in this weekend’s suggested happenings

"...Queer Film Theory 101: Back to School..."

Aug. 30, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

What to See and Do When You're Visiting the University of Texas Campus

Explore the Forty Acres deep in the heart of Austin

"...grows, it has always been a college town at heart. Multiple universities dot the I-35 corridor, but at the..."

Aug. 5, 2024 Chronolog Post by Aaron Sullivan

Day Trips & Beyond: August Events Roundup

Sweet sheep, Lonesome Dove peeks, and more to see around the state

"...August is harvest time around the state, plus there’s lots of other activities to get..."

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

An Art, a Craft, a Movie, and More Events for the Weekdays

Don't let the workweek get you down

"...Monday 22, VORTEX Theatre..."

July 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

"...Outdoors at Mohawk, hardcore kids mosh on the ground floor while elder emos look on from the..."

July 12, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...court that I-35 didn’t “cause discrimination.” But, KUT reported, the state agency’s own historical assessment of the highway states:..."

June 7, 2024 News Feature

Qmmunity: Pride Calendar

A buffet of June Pride events in Austin

"...gay little iced coffee can give me: This is the energy I feel coming into June. But let’s rally,..."

June 7, 2024 Column by James Scott

Art Review: “Creating Encuentros: Changarrito 2012-2024” at Mexic-Arte

New exhibit offers a comprehensive look at the Changarrito art residency program

"...been to Mexico, you’re probably still aware of changarritos. These vendor carts are pervasive in the streets and massively..."

May 3, 2024 Arts Feature by Meher Qazilbash

David Sedaris and the Art of Ignoring

Austin-bound, the author adds a new descriptor: controversial.

"...New Yorker, he’s used to being in one of the most crowded cities in America: not crowded as in..."

April 28, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Presidential Candidate Cornel West Hosts Music Industry Roundtable at Carver Museum

Sentimental talk invites Bill Callahan and Alphabet Workers Union

"...The socialist figure threw a “Rally for Truth, Justice, &..."

April 17, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

SXSW Film Review: I Wish You All the Best

Nonbinary teen leads coming-of-age family drama

"...To love and be loved. To have hope for the future. To be comfortable living an authentic self. To..."

March 13, 2024 Screens Post by Dex Wesley Parra

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Future I-35: The city announced this week that it won a $105..."

March 15, 2024 News Feature

An Outdoor Screening, Bluey Live, and More Lead Our Recommended Arts Events

Get out and art this week!

"...APF Movies in the Park: Elemental..."

March 15, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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