Bay of Angels, Books, and a Brewery Bee in This Week’s Arts and Culture Events

Movies, spelling, and more weekday fun

"...boiled raisins, and molasses. For Hollis’ follow-up to 2023 bestselling cookbook Baking Yesteryear, the social media chef took a..."

May 30, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Reggaeton, Psych Rock, Brat-Pop, and More Crucial Concerts

Local shows worth your admission this week

"...bat. YHWH Nailgun’s new album, 45 Pounds, earned a “Best New Music” rating from Pitchfork. Rad Gnar..."

April 18, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

South by Southwest Announces 2025 Audience Awards

The Accountant 2, Luv Ya, Bum! take home prizes

"...Last Wednesday, SXSW announced its jury awards, and the best documentary award went to Shuffle, Benjamin Flaherty's damning investigation..."

March 17, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

More LGBTQ+ Fun to Be Had in Austin on the Unofficial Side of SXSW

Catching the South By second-weekend wind

"...29th (basically Guad area) featuring vibey sounds from Perennial, Benét, Chrysalis, Flowerbed, Hit Like a Girl, Best Bear, Charlie..."

March 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

SXSW Announces 2025 Film & TV Festival Award Winners

Good Boy’s Indy fetches “Howl of Fame” honors

"...years at the helm, and the Howl of Fame, bestowed upon the festival’s goodest boy...."

March 12, 2025 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Film Review: Good Boy

It's pet vs. poltergeist in ghost story with a twist

"...larger picture. Indy’s owner, Todd (physically played by director Ben Leonberg and vocally played by Shane Jensen), is sick..."

March 9, 2025 SXSW Post by Alejandra Martinez

SXSW Film Review: Bunny

What do you do with a dead body? Call your friends.

"...now you've got a movie. Bunny, by first-time director Ben Jacobson, harnesses all of this energy for the tale..."

March 8, 2025 SXSW Post by Rod Machen

What to Expect at the 2024-2025 Austin Music Awards

Our annual celebration of local music and the people who make it happen returns to Antone’s March 2

"...power pop quartet Touch Girl Apple Blossom, nominated for Best Pop...."

Feb. 28, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Brass Bands, Russian Circles, Swindlers, and More Crucial Concerts

Get out and get loud

"...brilliant zine Radio Dies Screaming and one of the best hypnotic, loping, instrumental psychedelic rock acts in America right..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Walkabouts, Rallies, and Carnaval in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

The chilly weekend is heating up

"...or this Thursday night's mega multimedia performance from 2024's Best Electronica artist p1nkstar – although tonight she goes by..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Chronicle Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

As Captain America enters a Brave New World, every MCU film reviewed

"...Best remembered for? Easy to forget now, but the ending..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Conference Taps Issa Rae, Signal and Colossal Leads for Keynotes

Lineup drop also adds Kevin Bacon, Hideo Kojima, Last of Us cast & crew

"...Colossal CEO Ben Lamm, a return SXSW speaker, was one of three..."

Feb. 11, 2025 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

A Celebration of Black Women, a Benefit for Palestine, and Other Crucial Concerts

Hans Zimmer, Superfónicos, Lola Tried, and more recommended shows

"...star in the making.   – Kahron Spearman A Benefit Show for Families in Palestine..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...Accountant 2, the unexpected sequel to 2016'sThe Accountant starring Ben Affleck as an accountant who (fortunately for the action..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

TV Rewatch Guide: These Are the Big Shows Coming Back in Early 2025

Binge watch now for a better tomorrow!

"...the night catching up with some of the year’s best television. Say, prestige projects like FX’s awards juggernaut Shgun,..."

Dec. 27, 2024 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Weekend Events to Get You to the New Year

Movies, art, drag performances, and more

"...It wasn’t until director Howard Hawks got involved that Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur’s hit play The Front Page..."

Dec. 27, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Kier-La Janisse and the Ghosts of Christmas Yet to Come

Film historian conjures The Haunted Season

"...However, the delay turned out to be for the best, as it allowed Janisse to work on adding even..."

Dec. 19, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Golden Girls on Stage, Xmas Parties Galore, Satangeddon, and More Events

Your recommended arts events for the weekend

"...do have all those elements? You’re in for the best Christmas Carol adaptation ever. Sorry not sorry, George C...."

Dec. 13, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Reflections on This Section

What were Editor James’ top 10 Qmmunity interviews?

"...belief, idea, etc. ... Therefore, cult country, felt the best, most concise way to describe our sound and deep..."

Dec. 13, 2024 Column by James Scott

Running Trails in and Around Austin

Here are some trails if you’re bored of circling Lady Bird Lake

"...Manor end of the trail offers pleasantly rolling hills. Ben Fisher Park marks the easternmost end with bathrooms and..."

Dec. 11, 2024 Sports Post by Hasina Shah

Ringo Deathstarr, Geto Gala, Being Dead, and More Slated to Play Free Week 2025

No-cost mini-fest returns Jan. 3-4

"...Apart from those O.G. shoegazers and on-the-rise surf rockers,..."

Dec. 10, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Benefits, Parties, and All-Around Crucial Concerts for the Week

Graham Reynolds, Big Bill, Urban Heat and more

"...Chicha, and Uganda-to-Austin rising star Jon Muq says it best: Be kind. The show raises money for a new..."

Dec. 6, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Art, Theatre, Film, and More Events for the Weekend

Take a peek at our recommended events

"...PBS Studio A, the show features trumpeter and vocalist Benny Benack III along with a host of ATX jazz..."

Nov. 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Markets, Matheson, and More Recommended Events

Fill your weekend with arts, culture, and a bit of capitalism

"...way that never sounds like canned nostalgia.” To the best of that ability, they’ll be opening up the pit..."

Nov. 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, November 15-21

"...67 that have been No. 1 New York Times bestsellers. Would you like to make an almost equally memorable..."

Nov. 15, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

Art on Waller Creek, Drag on Congress, and More Recommended Events

Step outside and appreciate some art

"...turns into a comedy of errors. This show won Best New Comedy at the 2015 Laurence Olivier Awards and..."

Nov. 8, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Cyndi Lauper, Pleasure P, Luxury Television, and More Crucial Concerts

Live music to drown out the week's news

"...Beethoven works, bumped right against glorious dissonance courtesy of Benjamin Britten. And it’s all closed by a Libby Larsen..."

Nov. 8, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup

Baby Buc-ee's, a bonfire ban, and bluebonnet planting top our fall news

"...Fire, will be set against the backdrop of David Best's monumental sculpture, Houston Temple...."

Nov. 1, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Jubilant Dance, MedFest, and More Weekend Recommendations

Find the right fit for your going-out vibe

"...and groundbreaking work in sketch comedy (Mr. Show, The Ben Stiller Show), he’s been doing stand-up for several decades..."

Sept. 27, 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

"...work on their projects. Perhaps your own works might benefit from this space’s magical aura – an energy that..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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