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

"...Indulge the desire for the finer things in life with an..."

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Mini Music Fests Abound in This Week's Crucial Concerts

Country, hip-hop, pop, and more shows worth the cover

"...Cattle Country Music Festival..."

April 12, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

The Luv Doc: Be Patient

What next? People with “Baby on Board” stickers?

"...Have you noticed the ever-increasing number of people driving around with these stickers..."

April 5, 2024 Column by The Luv Doc

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

Find some sounds to match the celestial sights this week

"...Thursday 4 - Sunday 7, various locations..."

April 5, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Plus Luther Hotel updates, Elephant Rock petition, more

"...No fooling: April is a great time to see sand sculptures on the Gulf Coast,..."

April 2, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Dinosaur Jr., Flo Milli, Estevie, and More Reviews From Thursday of SXSW

Standout sets from the clusterfest

"...Though South by Southwest and its offshoots always create a downtown muddle, Thursday felt particularly active. Open-to-the-public offerings..."

March 15, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

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

Hump day’s most memorable music fest moments

"...From the peaceful pews of Central Presbyterian to the Eastside’s Revival..."

March 14, 2024 Music Post by Dan Gentile

Queer Comedy, a Goth Market, and More Community Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar's approval

"...It’ll be a fem-for-all type of get-together at South Austin lit lounge Reverie Books, as they’re..."

March 15, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Emulating the Eighties in Dead Mail

Kyle McConaghy and Joe DeBoer synthesize tragic horror for SXSW

"...Kyle McConaghy and Joe DeBoer know their way around the guts of an analog synthesizer. Back..."

March 8, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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

Can a Veteran Oil Man Clean Up the Railroad Commission’s Mess?

Bill Burch is running to raise awareness of groundwater contamination

"...Running for statewide office as a Democrat is never an easy task..."

Feb. 23, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Recommended Austin Events

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

"...In/visible A: The Building of an Asian American Film Community..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column

A Gift Guide for the Austin Music Fan in Your Life

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

"...For the Lone Star Vinyl Connoisseur Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation's..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Soup to Nuts for the Holidays

Gift your besties some soupy and/or nutty goodness this year

"...Let's note right up front that these gift ideas don't comprise "everything from soup to..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

Nature news, scenic drive routes, and events all over Texas

"...December means the Christmas lights are calling and it’s time for a..."

Dec. 1, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Old Settler’s Music Festival Executive Director Steps Down Amid Property Sale Plans

“This role [...] has been particularly challenging in recent years”

"...Talia Bryce announced Wednesday morning that she is stepping down as executive director of Old..."

Dec. 1, 2023 Music Post by Carys Anderson

The Eyes of Evil MoPac Are Upon You

Austin’s favorite anonymous Twitter account is the city’s newest podcast phenom

"...The voice isn't quite right...."

Nov. 24, 2023 Screens Feature by Joe Gross

From Country to Blues, Check Out These Austin-Area April Music Festival Lineups

Peruse new 2024 plans from Eclipse Utopia, Two Step Inn, and more

"...With October’s Austin City Limits and Levitation behind us, promoters have begun rolling out the lineups..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Old Settler’s Music Festival Postpones to 2025 in Move to Sell Property

“This festival isn’t going anywhere; it’s just going to take a new form”

"...to sell its land in Dale, Texas, and cancel the 2024 edition of the event. The festival plans to..."

Nov. 15, 2023 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup

Learn something new and explore what's out there this fall

"...November means it’s time to celebrate chili, sausage, and the holidays...."

Nov. 2, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

The Church, yeule, Codeine, and More Highlights From Levitation’s Thursday and Friday

Standout sets from the multi-venue Austin festival’s opening dates

"...Call it a curse or just seasonality, the almost-annual presence of storms during Levitation luckily narrowly avoided..."

Oct. 28, 2023 Music Post by Genevieve Wood

Austin’s Best Breweries of 2023, Power-Ranked

Top of the Hops VIII, baby!

"...Click here to jump straight to the brewery rankings...."

Oct. 10, 2023 Food Post by Eric Puga

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

Bid the sun farewell and enjoy a fall fair this October

"...We’ve got news about the October annular eclipse and lots of fun events during..."

Oct. 5, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Charlie Robison, Charismatic Texas Country Singer-Songwriter, Has Died at 59

Following 2018 retirement, Robison had returned to the stage this year

"...Charlie Robison, the artist behind such Texas staples as “My Hometown” and..."

Sept. 11, 2023 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Austin Restaurant Weeks, Texas French Bread’s Secret Garden, Hyde Park Bar & Grill’s Partial Departure, MASS Gallery’s New Food Trailer, the Diner Bar’s Austin Family Kitchen, and More, More, More…

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Here’s some of what's happening in Austin's culinary scene – as wrangled from..."

Aug. 30, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

More Subjective Taproom Thoughts From Austin Kids

Beergardigans the Third, courtesy of local half-pints

"...The saying goes, "Many hands make light work."..."

Aug. 25, 2023 Food Feature by Eric Puga

Sun June's Still-Life "Get Enough" and Four More Songs From Austin Artists

New music picks from Meat Joy, El Combo Oscuro, and more

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

Aug. 25, 2023 Music Column by Laiken Neumann

Kerrville Folk Festival Launches Hip Younger Sister Fest, Welcome Home

Broadening the scope of folk with Laraaji, Adrianne Lenker, and more

"...for 18 days of near-religious folk consumption. This fall, the Austin institution will reboot its sister event, Welcome Home..."

July 21, 2023 Music Feature by Genevieve Wood

Interim City Manager Quietly Unveils Budget Proposal

In it: raises, more police funding, and restructuring

"...Garza was officially unveiling his $5.5 billion budget for the city of Austin's 2023-2024 fiscal year as the Chronicle..."

July 21, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Four Trailblazing Tequilas Reinvigorating the Spirit’s Reputation

When it comes to the tequila renaissance, sip it, don't shoot it

"...renaissance. Always known as an enchanting elixir in Mexico, the rich history and diverse array of nuanced flavors were..."

July 7, 2023 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

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