Books, Sculpture, and Weed Lead Our Recommended Arts Events

It'd be a lot cooler if you went to one of these events this week

"...beverages, plus a look inside local PBS station KLRU’s brand-new studios.   – Maggie Q. Thompson Gay Science: The..."

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Movies, Comedians, Theatre, and More Arts Options for the Week

Get out and get art

"...All aboard for a theatrical adventure with the latest innovative journey..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Madeleine Leigh, HONK TX, and Eclipse Mania Leads Our Crucial Concerts

Find some sounds to match the celestial sights this week

April 5, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

How Austin Transformed Danny Brown

The Detroit wild card on getting his shit together (and finding H-E-B)

"...been saying it since before Willie Nelson started wearing braids...."

March 29, 2024 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Neko Case, the Urban Cultural Fest, and More Crucial Concerts

Live sounds for the week ahead

"...all “Afrocentric aspects of culture.” Living up to the rebrand, the event kicks off with a Friday remembrance of..."

March 29, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Spider Sculptures, Gore Feasts, and More Arts Events

Feed your art habit with these recommended events for the week

"...jazzing up her image lately – like, she’s literally rebranding as a jazz singer – we all went Gaga..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

TENGGER, Bar Italia, LAIR, and More Reviews From Wednesday of SXSW

Hump day’s most memorable music fest moments

"...Since its 2003 inception, London-based Jazz Re:freshed has done..."

March 14, 2024 Music Post by Dan Gentile

Teezo Touchdown, Arny Margret, and More Reviews From Tuesday of SXSW

Standout sets to kick off the big music week

"...It’s a very good sign when the jazz trio’s keyboardist is rocking a Prophet ’08. Modeled after Dave Smith’s..."

March 13, 2024 Music Post by Derek Udensi

30 Breakout Music Acts to See in Austin This Week

Your guide to SXSW's buzziest artists, both official and unofficial

"...“Call me when you need someone/ I could be..."

March 11, 2024 SXSW Post by Rachel Rascoe

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

Get out and get arty, away from the SXSW crowds

March 8, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Dev Patel Swings Into South by Southwest With Monkey Man World Premiere

Fest gets new docs on Stormy Daniels, Alex Jones, and Jon Bon Jovi

"...their uncertain futures. Cast: Marco Pigossi, Mya Taylor, James Bland, Marisa Tomei, Bill Irwin, Sean Mahon (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...Audrey Director: Natalie BaileyProducers: Michael Wrenn, Dan Lake, Shannon..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Free Week and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Catch Skourge, Magna Carda, and more at the no-cost annual fest

"...and a long-running association with Red Young in the keyboardist's solo bands and the bristling Black Red Black. How..."

Dec. 29, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

The Chronicle’s Favorite Austin Albums of 2023

Ten music writers reflect on the records they loved this year

"...finest work, both on the mic and the mixing board – a sure-handed expression of self imbued with inspirational..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Qmmunity: Stop, Drop, and Shop

Qmmunity advises on what local places are best for gay gift shopping this year

"...how to achieve it with allgo at this vison board and collagemaking session. Tue., Dec. 12, 6:30-8:30pm. Craft, 916..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Column by James Scott

Austin Filmmaker Brings Her Rap Drama Back Home

Katherine Propper finds family in Lost Soulz at Sound Unseen Film + Music Festival

Dec. 1, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Starry, Starry Night

The Jigglewatts Burlesque Revue invites Austin to celebrate the nighttime at their Starry Soirée

"...at this gathering featuring tournament-style Switch games, card and board games, darts, retro gaming, and more, all while Chique..."

Nov. 24, 2023 Column by James Scott

The Pharcyde and Brownout’s Special Fest Collaboration and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Find Nineties alt-hip-hop pioneers and Caroline Rose at two separate benefits

"...Aaron Brown of organizing Onion Creek Productions made the..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

How Paul Reiser Created a Non-Cutesy Ireland in The Problem With People

The comedy legend talks accents, authenticity, and rooftops

Oct. 27, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Recipe: Mars’ Rice Paper Shrimp and Five-Spiced Baby Back Ribs

Add the Chinese BBQ sauce and get transported back to this "uniquely incendiary" eatery

Oct. 27, 2023 Food Feature by Joel Fried

Go to Dallas and Take a Left: Nineties Post-Hardcore Giants Unwound Resurface at Levitation

Drummer Sara Lund reflects on the band’s “delightful” reunion dates

"...extends their abrasive, repetitive noise jam “Fingernails on a Chalkboard” as members of the band XBXRX invade the stage..."

Oct. 23, 2023 Music Post by Julian Towers

Meat Joy Reunion Shows and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Ways to celebrate the annular eclipse, fundraise for Sarah Brown, and avoid ACL

"...It should never be doubted that what happens at..."

Oct. 13, 2023 Music Column by Genevieve Wood

Qmmunity: Fund-Raising Hell

This month’s edition of Austin International Drag Foundation’s drag competition fundraiser digs into Halloween nostalgia for its theme

"...According to AIDF Board Member Shayne Sakowitz, Hot Topix as a concept is..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Column by James Scott

AI Experts Gather in Austin to Consider Ethics, White Men, and Mass Layoffs

Preparing for an AI world

Sept. 25, 2023 News Post by Benton Graham

Fantastic Fest Review: Mancunian Man: The Legendary Life of Cliff Twemlow

The big dreams and lost chances of a forgotten exploitation king

Sept. 24, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest Review: Falling Stars

Witchcraft in the desert as a chillingly minimalist road trip

Sept. 22, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Carnival of Queers

A carnival of queer cavorting will delight your senses this weekend

"...name was the first inspiration, a parody of [H-E-B] brand Hill Country Fare," Bubu recollects. Second on the inspo..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Column by James Scott

Austin's Hip-Hop Pioneers, in Their Own Words

The Austin History Center-archived rappers and industry innovators share stories

"...Sodie: "We ended up crossing over from the east..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Roxane Gay, Tim O’Brien Join Texas Book Festival Lineup

Full author roster revealed for November fest

"...the Bone) Max Brallier (Last Comics on Earth) H.W. Brands (Founding Partisans: Hamilton, Madison, Jefferson, Adams and the Brawling..."

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

Qmmunity: Serving Corporate Cxnt

Thee Gay Agenda decides to girl boss, gaslight, but not gatekeep in their new show Gags to Riches

"...taking a massive backward step. "In fact, far more brands put out Barbie displays and merch than did celebrate..."

Aug. 18, 2023 Column by James Scott

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