Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...pretty bad for researchers like those who work at UT-Austin. But the university is also dealing with attacks from..."

May 30, 2025 News Feature

KhushFest, Kung Fu, and Clueless in Our Recommended Events

You pretty much can't avoid culture this weekend

"...hell. Drag star Juno Birch spins on over to Austin in her space-age saucer, carrying with her tales from..."

May 30, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Celebrating Black Austin, Telling Stories, and Ducks Galore in This Weekend’s Events

Our arts and culture recommendations to keep you busy

"...more classics through Aug. 31.   – Kat McNevins Austin Sketch Fest..."

May 23, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Visual Arts Review: “Porous Matters” at MASS Gallery

Gallery show reinterprets Edwards Aquifer’s low water levels as both urgent and romantic

"...summer afflicted by a relentless drought, and critically low water flow at Barton Springs – the city’s holy wellspring..."

May 23, 2025 Arts Feature by Teedee Simons

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...just loves to write a headline that will piss Austinites off, WSJ posited this week that “Austin’s reign as..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature

The Luv Doc: A Potential Marriage Relationship

No self-respecting reptile would spend more than a few minutes in Barton Springs

"...have some family and friends, but I moved to Austin in January because I prefer Austin. My partner and..."

May 23, 2025 Column by The Luv Doc

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

Shoegaze, black metal, jazz, punk, and more

"...in the bucket – touch something elemental inside us. Austin Symphonic Band, Mansfield Wind Symphony, and Sugar Land Winds..."

May 16, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Qmmunity: Recouping From the Horrors

How do you heal from the headache of our current hellish world?

"...I’m in a bad mood. Texas House passed their dog-water ass House Bill 229, student loan debt threatens to..."

May 16, 2025 Column by James Scott

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

Recommended happenings for your calendar's enjoyment

"...chance to purchase paintings, prints, and more curated by Austin galleries and institutions like Art From the Streets and..."

May 16, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Crossroads, Crafts, and Close Encounters in Our Recommended Events

The workweek is chockablock with do-able things

"...Monday 19 - Wednesday 21, All Austin Alamo Drafthouses..."

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

"...next four months. May, June, July, and August in Austin promises to be one hell of a summer!..."

May 16, 2025 Features Feature by Chronicle Staff

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Illegal?: Remember when all of those pro-Palestine protesters at UT-Austin were arrested, and many of their charges were immediately..."

May 16, 2025 News Feature

Rolling Roadshow Returns with Dangerous Animals on the Water

Slasher-meets-sharks movie gets wet ... real wet

"...cult director Sean Byrne (The Loved Ones and the Austin-made The Devil's Candy) stars Jai Courtney as a serial..."

May 13, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips: Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway, Mineral Wells

North Texas state park is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise

"...The lake was completed in 1920 as a municipal water supply when Mineral Wells was a popular resort town...."

May 9, 2025 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...but if it holds up, public media stations in Austin could lose millions of dollars in annual funding, KUT..."

May 9, 2025 News Feature

“Economic Censorship”: The Devastation of the NEA Grants Cut Grows

After Trump administration rule change, fears mount for future of arts

"...The head count of Austin arts organizations that found their finances wrecked by the..."

May 7, 2025 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

Warm up for summer with frozen margs and fests around Texas

"...Tow on the banks of Lake Buchanan northwest of Austin in 1975. From cattle ranching families, the couple had..."

May 1, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Austin Yards Where Weird Finds a Home

Seven front lawns that push beyond garden gnomes

"...all kinds. Art yards are hardly phenomena unique to Austin – the SPACES Archive maintains a map and catalog..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by Caroline Drew

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

Soul and jam sessions galore at Moody Amphitheater

"...Right as rain (pun intended), Austin Blues Festival and Austin Psych Fest braved spring showers..."

May 2, 2025 Music Feature by The Music Team

Getting Weird on the Back Nine With Austin Comedy The Salamander King

Director Austin Nichols takes his ATX golf comedy to Dallas

"...the endangered amphibians from which it takes its name, Austin-made comedy The Salamander King is linked to one habitat...."

April 24, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Don’t Drink That Water: The deadly algae is back! Scientists from the city’s..."

April 25, 2025 News Feature

The Verde Report: Can Late Goal Shake Brandon Vazquez Out of Scoring Slump?

LA Galaxy win could turn out to be a pivotal moment

"...In the 67th minute of a match between Austin FC and LA Galaxy at Q2 Stadium over the..."

April 25, 2025 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Suburban Voters Head to the Polls

Nearby city councils, school board seats, and bonds on the ballot

"...in a slew of May 3 local elections across Austin’s suburbs, though none in the city itself...."

April 25, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The City Budget Deficit Is Finally Here

Rising costs, declining revenues to blame

"...to cities through the American Rescue Plan Act that Austin had been using to fund local programs. [inset-1-right]..."

April 18, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Queer-Owned Bar Austin Eagle Temporarily Closes After Construction Accident

Owner says moving out might be required after wall knocked in

"...The Austin Eagle, a queer-owned bar known for its inclusive atmosphere..."

April 10, 2025 News Post by Lucciana Choueiry

Sitting Down With Your Senator

Sarah Eckhardt goes deep on democracy, womanhood, and our era

"...to leave the Senate (before his latest round as Austin’s mayor), Eckhardt stepped up as his successor...."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Lunar Vacation, Nané Day, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Grab the earplugs and hit the clubs

"...Deep Cross is Austin’s gale-force entry into the increasingly crowded contemporary industrial conversation...."

April 11, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Squirrels, Girls, and Other Pearls in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Acro-Cats, Earth Day, and all manner of arts and culture happenings

"...very first wigs were powdered, so it’s no surprise Austin Rainbow Theatre sashayed onto the Central Texas scene in..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Will AISD Be OK?

"...raccoons in the floors, mice in the walls, and water constantly dripping from the ceilings. I can count on..."

April 8, 2025 Postmarks

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

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

"...In hot water. Beginning April 15, The Springs Resort will unveil 78..."

April 3, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

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