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

A smattering of sound suggestions

"...Vibe Vault: A Celebration of Global Music & Heritage..."

May 23, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

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

Art, crafts, and more weekday fun

"...tchotchkes. Some, in fact, are meant to benefit the Austin population’s cinematic knowledge. Alamo Mueller undertakes the heavy lifting..."

March 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Art, Movies, Sports, and More Recommended Events

Pack your weekend with the best happenings around town

"...Austin Sake Week..."

March 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

No Badge Necessary at These Live Music Recommendations

Crucial concerts for the week ahead

"...Tweedy, plus Flesh Lights singer/guitarist Max Vandever and Cliff White, plotted such a soft opening of Chess Club during..."

March 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Hairy Situations, Pickle Parties, and More Weekend Events

Some non-SXSW arts and culture recommendations

"...house without spending more than gas or bus fare, Austin Public Library puts on an all-ages chic chat. Here..."

March 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

We Give Two Thumbs Up to These Weekend Events

Arty and culture-y things to get up to

"...Jazmyne Moreno’s programming for Austin Film Society’s Lates series truly thrills me. How else..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Fusebox Facts, Sullivan’s Travels, and More Recommended Events

Some recommendations for the week ahead

"...coming week’s AFS audiences to revel in the Demy-described “musical without music” made up of missed moments and chance..."

Jan. 24, 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

"...the over 100 features and TV shows, plus shorts, music videos, and XR projects announced for this year's celebration..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Trans Rights, Comedy Nights, and More Recommended Weekend Events

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...in her attempts to protect Black history and decentralize whiteness in the artistic sphere and beyond. Layering text from..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Austin Chronic: A Holiday Shopping List for the Weed Lover in Your Life

From CBD sleep gummies to a gold gilded grinder: a cannabis gift guide

"...just agrees to listen to a different genre of music for five weeks...."

Dec. 13, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

Turkey Prep, Indigenous Films, and More Weekday Events

Events to attend before you're too stuffed to move

"...term “teenage wasteland,” which was inspired by young people’s music festival behavior.   – Kat McNevins Window Dressing XLI:..."

Nov. 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

A T-Rex, Trivia, and Twilight, in This Week’s Recommended Events

Take those long arms and find a weekday happening

"...Rep. John Bucy’s House District 136 covers parts of Austin, Round Rock, and Cedar Park, and Rep. Gina Hinojosa’s..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Viva México, Mooncakes, and Motorbikes in Our Recommended Events

Lots to celebrate this weekend

"...you’re looking closely enough.   – Cat McCarrey Kiersten White’s Lucy Undying Book Release..."

Sept. 13, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin Elders: Meet Glen Castlebury, Former Statesman Capitol Bureau Chief

Running on coffee, nicotine, and news

"...recent projects. His breakfast table is covered in yellowed newspapers with his byline all over them, pulled out especially..."

Sept. 6, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

ArmadilloCon, Art, a Hot Sauce Hootenanny, and More Recommended Events

Get out and get spicy this weekend

"...Friday 6 - Sunday 8, Austin Southpark Hotel..."

Sept. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Youth Theatre, Late Movies, Brat Dances, and More Recommended Events

It's not scorching! Get out while you can!

"...Hold me closer, Tony Danza, because Austin’s cooperative radio brings back their cinema series. Nightbeat features..."

July 26, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Consigned to History: The Last Days of the Austin Antique Mall

When two iconic Austin businesses share an address, someday one was going to lose out

"...April day, and yet there’s a pall over the Austin Antique Mall. It’s an air of sadness that seems..."

May 17, 2024 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Art Openings, Ballet, and Books in Our Recommended Arts Events

Find some arts this week

"...CloudTree Gallery and atmospheric Highway Lights combine art and music into a singular “meditative experience.” Bliss out to the..."

May 10, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

200 Ryans Converge Downtown to Celebrate Their Ryan-ness

Jumping on the Ryan Rodeo

"...too early for the typical Saturday night crowd on Austin’s Dirty Sixth Street. But not too early for Ryans...."

April 17, 2024 Arts Post by Athena Hawkins

Soundscapes, Bat Books, and More Arts Events for the Week

Things to do when you're not staring at an interloping moon

"...In conjunction with an Austin History Center traveling exhibition of his hip-hop posters, Bobby..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Austin Chronic: Cheech and Chong and Toking With a Troll

Stoner icons materialize for surprise C-boy’s appearance

"...Bambu in my dad’s record collection (the 12” rolling paper had been used decades before), when I spied the..."

March 29, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

The Rodeo, a Pet Pfest, Country Dance, and More Community Events

Hit the town with these non-SXSW events

"...Thursday 7 - Saturday 9, UT-Austin..."

March 8, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Cassette Roulette, Some Bitchcraft, and More Arts Events

Get arty this week with our recommended happenings

"...the most innovative dance companies ever to move through Austin’s performative spaces, BLiPSWiTCH joyously invades Austin’s historic Wolf House..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

How Acclaimed Sushi Chef Tyson Cole Achieved His Dreams in Austin and Beyond

The chef behind Uchi (and several more notable restaurants) gets Hai all the time

"...The James Beard Award-winning chef, owner and co-founder of..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Glasshealer’s Face-Peeling “Brace Yourself” and Five More Songs From Austin Artists

New music picks from Pelvis Wrestley, 8BIT WIZRD, Magna Carda, and more

"..."Paper Cuts" features new songs and music videos from Austin..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

A Gift Guide for the Austin Music Fan in Your Life

Try a Nineties Austin oral history, Willie birthday LP, or BLK ODYSSY ashtray

"...Austin's favorite event bookers shift to gold-speckled vinyl for this..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Deerhoof at Wizard Rodeo and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Austin acts El Combo Oscuro and sleep well. both host album release shows

"...Looking for the best shows happening in Austin this week? Check out the Chronicle music team’s handpicked..."

Dec. 1, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Hard Proof’s Fela Kuti Felabration!! and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Austin Corn Lovers Fiesta, Janelle Monáe, and Mockjaw lead our recommended shows

"...Looking for the best shows happening in Austin this week? Check out the Chronicle music team’s handpicked..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

SXSW Music 2023: The Best Things We Saw on Friday

A Margo Price keynote, Koffee's evolution, & Obongjayar's rising star

"...come, Friday wrapped a number of South by Southwest Music spectacles...."

March 18, 2023 SXSW Post by Abby Johnston

The House That Built DJ Shani Hébert

Decades in the making, The Groove Temple arrives on KUTX

"...it sometimes," explains the 44-year-old Chicago native, one of Austin's foremost DJs and host of KUTX's The Groove Temple,..."

March 3, 2023 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

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