Jumping the Shark in This Weekend’s Recommended Arts & Culture Events

Multiple ways to get high ... on art

"...night of margarita mischief is sure to get your heart racing. Maudie’s is back with its 22nd annual run,..."

June 6, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: For Those We’ll Never Meet

A much-needed mission reframing after Lege losses hit home

"...that, and their words failed to move the stone-cold hearts within many conservative lawmakers. What’s any of our effort..."

June 6, 2025 Column by James Scott

Man Finds Tape Exports Texas Terrors to Tribeca

Peter Hall and Paul Gandersman on their evangelical shocker

"...Tape, the debut feature from Austin-based writer/director duo Peter Hall and Paul Gandersman, which debuts this weekend at the..."

June 3, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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

Keep your ears open for these shows

"...still have the power to stir souls and lift hearts.   – Michael Toland iLLfest..."

May 30, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Entanglements, Switchblades, and Tons of TV in the Week’s Events

Treat your weekdays like a weekend with these arts and culture happenings

"...a pleasure to see Austin’s bevy of talented working artists grow and change over the years, exploring new material..."

May 23, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Armadillo World Headquarters and Austin Film Festival Tap Local Filmmaker for Jim Franklin Documentary

Emil Lozada wins “The Armadillo Man” fellowship

"...Armadillo World Headquarters and Austin Film Festival have selected Emil Lozada as..."

May 15, 2025 Screens Post by Carys Anderson

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

"...May 14-25, Bass Concert Hall..."

May 16, 2025 Features Feature by Chronicle Staff

The Opera, a Laboratorio, and One Wild Nothing in This Week’s Crucial Concerts

Shoegaze, black metal, jazz, punk, and more

"...for Molly Burch (Daydreamer) showcase Tatum’s ability to help artists shine by taking advantage of his gently thrilling dance..."

May 16, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

New Music Venue ConcertDome Combines Candlelight Concerts With the Sphere

A string quartet performs in immersive space starting May 9

"...a 2400 square foot, 360-degree immersive space for string quartet music, launches its inaugural season May 9...."

May 7, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

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

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...doggy faces about how 30 CTX craft breweries are participating, like Celis Brewery and Independence Brewing. Pet their ears..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Is Austin’s New Arts Umbrella Organization Just in Time or Too Little, Too Late?

After two decades of treating culture and creativity as an afterthought, the city of Austin finally has a real arts department

"...city that’s supposed to care a lot about the arts, it’s always been an oddity that there’s no unified..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Psych, Blues, and Conjunto Festivals Headline Our Crucial Concerts

This week's recommended live offerings

"...and Los Enmascarados perform at East Cesar Chavez beer hall Central Machine Works, while Rodney Rodriguez, Bobby Salinas, and..."

April 25, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

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

Art and culture abound

"...any moral backbone in the years since Miss Dolly Parton’s comic classic premiered. Anything a shade bluer than a..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Reggaeton, Psych Rock, Brat-Pop, and More Crucial Concerts

Local shows worth your admission this week

"...Following 2023 solo release Ooh Rap I Ya, the artist’s latest project, 2024’s Fauxllennium, taps TikTok viral indie pop..."

April 18, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Qmmunity: Taking Yourself on a Date

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

"...Despite being an artist, I do not do morning pages. This is because..."

April 18, 2025 Column by James Scott

How Much Should an Ounce of Weed Cost in Austin?

This week’s super-sized The Austin Chronic tackles the tough questions about cannabis in Central Texas

"...there’s weed events happening every weekend: Reggae Fest, 4/20 parties, Eeyore’s Birthday, the Kite Festival, the Renaissance Faire... that..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

Day Trips: Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, Canyon

The history attic of the Texas Panhandle closes for the foreseeable future

"...West Texas A&M University, the owners of the 92-year-old art deco museum building...."

April 11, 2025 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

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

"...April means it’s time for art made with sand, crazy cars parading, and other once-a-year..."

April 3, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

A Drag DJ, Ducks Ltd., and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

All kinds of sounds can be found around town

"...the Loveless bring their signature brand of upbeat yet heartbreaking honky-tonk to their home away from home, Sam’s Town..."

April 4, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Shrooms, Trolls, and Gaga in This Week’s Recommended Events

Art, crafts, and more weekday fun

"...College film-noir class-takers will be delighted to see Humphrey Bogart bopping around as a crooked lawyer, and Texas’ own..."

March 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: We’re All in This Together

There’s lots to do in queer Austin even after the circus is out of town – and non-queer people can come, too!

"...assure you, bored citizens holed up in your luxury apartment called something like The Grackle on Congress or whatever,..."

March 14, 2025 Column by James Scott

St. Paddy’s Day, SXSnacks, Sailor Moon, and More Weekend Events

Our recommendations for the waning days of the Fest

"...character in Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story, touching hearts in dramas like Magnolia and We Need to Talk..."

March 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

SXSW Film Review: Assembly

Doc suggests AI & art work together as agents of resistance

"...Rashaad Newsome’s art exists in a space that plays with surrealism, futurism,..."

March 10, 2025 SXSW Post by Alejandra Martinez

Beauties and Wizzes and Mammas, Oh My! Broadway in Austin Announces 2025-26 Season

Tony winners galore join the chorus as the musical season starts

"...some unexpected revivals, have been announced for Texas Performing Arts' 2025-26 Broadway in Austin season at the Bass Concert..."

March 4, 2025 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: March Events Roundup

March out there and celebrate spring

"...March around the Big Bend region in the southwest part of Texas and gradually spread toward Texarkana in the..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

The Winners of the 43rd Austin Music Awards

The best bands, venues, backstage folks, and more, as voted on by you

"...Sentimental Family Band, Sweethearts Only..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Music Feature

Opportunities to Amplify, Educate, and Trailblaze in This Week’s Events

The week ahead is looking bright

"...by second-time solo Ivester Contemporary exhibitionist Denise Prince as part of her new show kicking off this Saturday, March..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Lavender Thug Talks Returning to Event Organizing

With her new-to-ATX variety show, she welcomes you to the House that Lavender built

"...DJ sets, dancing, and chances to buy cool local art. Produced under her open org the House of Thug,..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Column by James Scott

Texas Film Awards Adds More Stars to March 6 Ceremony

Zazie Beetz, Jay Duplass, the Sing Sing team join in

"...The ceremony, to be held March 6, is the..."

Feb. 24, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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