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

Visual Art Review: Stuffed Animal Rescue Foundation’s “The Still Life”

This charming exhibit rehabilitates neglected stuffies, then puts them to work creating art

"...know that there’s a Stuffed Animal Rescue Foundation in Austin. A rescue shelter, but for stuffies – for soft,..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

A Stoner Jam, 3-Legged Dog Day Party, and More Crucial Concerts

SXSW-adjacent lineups and other shows worth seeing

"...three tracks, “Sativa,” “Hybrid,” and “Indica.” In between lands Austin post-punks EXOTIC FRUITICA, whose latest single “NYC Feeling” cuts..."

March 15, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

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

Get out and art this week!

"...Austin Parks Foundation revives its popular programming this spring with..."

March 15, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Visual Arts Review: Malou Flato: “Greatest Hits”

Texas nature artist presents a garden of vegetal delights at Davis Gallery

"...Artists, too, provide visions for viewing, often delighting senses in..."

March 8, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Parks, Gardens, Pisces, and More Arts Events for the Week

Get out and get arty, away from the SXSW crowds

"...together the colorful and provocative work of four women artists – Aubree Dale, Aria Brownell, Wendy Rhode, and Barbara..."

March 8, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Election Day, STEM Day, Amplify Austin Day, and More Days to Remember This Week

Our guide to community events for the week

"...Austin Asian American Film Festival throws its first queer prom,..."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Opera Fights, Puppet Plays, and More Arty Events

Get an arts fix this week

"...as a burlesque icon. She’ll be bringing bling to Austin via our very own burlesque legends the Jigglewatts’ scarlet..."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Selena Gomez, Conan O’Brien, Sydney Sweeney Top SXSW’s Sixth Featured Speakers Announcement

Danny Brown, Nick Kroll, and Kirsten Dunst also announced

"...of the journalists attempting to cover the bloodshed. Meanwhile, Austinite Danny Brown will pop up Downtown for a discussion..."

Feb. 27, 2024 SXSW Post by Carys Anderson

Austin FC Season Kickoff, Black History Month, and More Community Events

Get out and about in Austin while the weather's good

"...to offer free HIV testing.   – James Scott Austin RV Expo..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin Darkwave Pioneer Sky Hutchens, aka DJ Scorpio, Has Died

Hutchens hosted monthly Cheer Up Charlies Nite School parties

"...from his friends in the community, and speakers/reading tributes." Austin nonprofits HAAM and the SIMS Foundation will be tabling...."

Jan. 29, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Big Medium Holds Fundraiser Following Big Fire

Arts community hub is set to recover – creatively as ever

"...“No Kings But Us” exhibit of collaborative works by Austin punk legend Tim Kerr and Houston-based visual artist Robert..."

Jan. 28, 2024 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Recommended Austin Events

Highlights for your week in music, arts, community, and more

"...Thursday 25, Austin History Center..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column

The Three Kings of “No Kings But Us”

Austin DIY icon Tim Kerr and Houston legends Robert Hodge and Russel Gonzalez create “No Kings But Us”

"...show at Big Medium from HodgeKerr, aka Third Ward visual mastermind/musician Robert Hodge and Austin DIY punk icon and..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Arts Feature by Haris Qureshi

Free Week Unleashed: These Four Austin Acts Hit the Ground Running in 2024

Catching up with Redbud, lluvii, Daydream Twins, and SINE

"...January (conceptually repeated in July for Hot Summer Nights) Austin music is the main event. The whole enchilada. The..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Music Feature by Julian Towers

Paper Cuts: Alejandro Escovedo’s Deconstructed “Bury Me” and Five More Songs

New Austin music picks from Geranium Drive, Soupmakesitbetter

"..."Paper Cuts" features new songs and music videos from Austin artists. Alejandro Escovedo, “Bury Me”..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Chronicle Photographers Reflect on Their Most Memorable Photos of the Year

The view from here

"...gathered outside the annual Israeli-American Council summit at Fairmont Austin to protest Israel's blockade of Gaza. With a significant..."

Dec. 29, 2023 Features Feature by John Anderson

Color in Sara Hickman’s An Eclectic Array of Texas Musicians

Presenting two illustrations from Sara Hickman’s new volume

"...No stranger to rounding up Texas artists for a good cause, Sara Hickman had Willie Nelson,..."

Dec. 22, 2023 Features Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Courtney Barnett, Kurt Vile, and Alvvays Lead the Austin Psych Fest 2024 Lineup

The relaunched fest returns to the Far Out Lounge April 26-28

"...Austin Psych Fest has announced the lineup for the 2024..."

Dec. 13, 2023 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Gift This: Iconic Austin Wearable Merch

These bars and restaurants keep Austinites well fed, well quaffed, and well dressed

"...Austin's favorite brewery has some of the most thoughtfully (and..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

In an iLL Manner: How Jamal McKinney Sells Out Rap Shows at Antone’s

Inside the promoter’s euphoric, elegant vision for hip-hop booking

"...A Fat Ass Rap Show, an end-of-year blowout highlighting Austin's best hip-hop talent. He planned the event with his..."

Dec. 1, 2023 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Five Austin Studio Tour Shows

So many artists, so big a city, almost too much beauty and fun

"...The Austin Studio Tour, presented by the movers and shakers of..."

Nov. 3, 2023 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

Eight Lineups to See at Levitation This Halloween Weekend

Our picks at the venue-based festival, from Panda Bear to Flying Lotus

"...Alongside the April relaunch of joint event Austin Psych Fest, Levitation continues to hold down its Halloween..."

Oct. 27, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Austin R&B Cool Girl Grace Sorensen Prioritizes Good Energy

BLK ODYSSY and Magna Carda collabs hype the singer/dancer’s Zilker debut

"...On the 2022 track “Digits,” Austin singer-songwriter Grace Sorensen serves up an indelible hook. Pleated..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Music Feature by Nayeli Portillo

Five Big Nights Out for the Visual Arts

From folk traditions to fancy fundraisers, events that make galleries social

"...Help support Austin's Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum by enjoying – among..."

Sept. 29, 2023 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Tangerine Dream, Eastside Kings Fest, Magic Rockers of Texas, and more recommended shows

"...and preservation project (donations aid blues, jazz, and gospel artists still performing in a city increasingly willing to bow..."

Sept. 8, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Five Live and Legendary Austin Performances This Month

Local stages shake with terror, delight, and motion this September

"...kinetic soirée, a 360-degree performance featuring professional dancers, cellists, visual art from emerging women and nonbinary artists, and a..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

Crosstalk: An Art Show From Members of the Well and Big Boys, and More Music News

Zach Person plays the Bullock and Light in the Attic teases local shop

"...show off her multiformat creative talents with her first visual arts show. The aptly titled "… but wait, there's..."

July 14, 2023 Music Column by Genevieve Wood

Celebrating Clementine Hall, the Unsung “Sixth Elevator”

Freddie Steady Krc and Eve Monsees team up on 7-inch tribute

"...In the annals of Austin music history, few acts parallel the mythic status of..."

July 14, 2023 Music Feature by Genevieve Wood

Owen Egerton, Austin's Man of Letters, Leaves the Community He Loves

An increasingly unwelcoming Texas leads to a big goodbye

"...support for the written world. There are thousands of Austinites who know him more as a comedian, as physically..."

June 30, 2023 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

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