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

Movies, spelling, and more weekday fun

"...the 1900s to the 2000s cover something from every state in the union, and rumor has it that Texas..."

May 30, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

Recommended happenings for your calendar's enjoyment

"...  – James Scott Cine Las Americas International Film Festival..."

May 16, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Strokes aren’t even touring!) The rest of the C3-presented festival lineup offers some gems from past and present: Cage..."

May 9, 2025 News Feature

How Three Austin Songwriters Found Family in Next of Kin

On debut EP Homemaker, Lili Hickman, Madison Baker, and Caelin reach queer country transcendence

"...– including landing a spot headlining the Kerrville Folk Festival and on the just-announced 2025 ACL Festival lineup...."

May 9, 2025 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

Warm up for summer with frozen margs and fests around Texas

"...Jump to a region: | Big Bend | Gulf Coast | Hill Country | Panhandle..."

May 1, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

A Redhead, Pink Pony, and Kaleidoscope in This Weekend’s Events

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...Criminal Justice Coalition, authoring studies and legislation addressing our state’s prison addiction. He now introduces a poetry collection titled..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Art Prom, Pup Crawl, Eeyore’s Birthday, and More Recommended Events

A smattering of ways to fill your weekend

"...into his labyrinthine world. Good for those who enjoy bigger-inside-than-outside building stories but prefer standard, non-Danielewskian typesetting.   –..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Is Austin’s New Arts Umbrella Organization Just in Time or Too Little, Too Late?

After two decades of treating culture and creativity as an afterthought, the city of Austin finally has a real arts department

"...year, the city of Austin finally has a real, big city-style department, the Office of Arts, Culture, Music, and..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin Filmmakers Head to Tribeca

Local films Leads and Man Finds Tape are NYC bound

"...New York's Tribeca Festival has just announced its 2025 lineup, and it's big..."

April 16, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

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

"...above the entrance of Mission Espiritu Santo in Goliad State Park and settles for a few brief moments on..."

April 3, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Anime, Activism, and Aerodynamics in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Arts and culture abound!

"...typo. Nope! Organizers of this Romani-Indian-Texan music and cultural festival spell it out on their website: “‘Hamaro’ means ‘Our’..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Self Portraits, Carnivals, and Cannibalism in Our Recommended Events

The weekend in arts and culture

"...color and majesty of Gene Kelly's choreography on the big screen. Watching Donald O'Connor backflip off walls during "Make..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

South by Southwest 2026 Reduces to Seven Days

Rolling format ends as fest adapts to life with no convention center

"...A big change is coming to South by Southwest in 2026,..."

March 16, 2025 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Six Local Acts to Discover at SXSW

Alongside out-of-town performers, these Austin-based showcasing acts make first-time – or rare – SXSW appearances

"...an audible weightlessness, inviting listeners to enter a trancelike state and float along.   – Catalina Perez Daily Worker..."

March 14, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Crucial Concerts to Enjoy as SXSW Wanes

Embrace the anarchy or wait for the masses to depart

"...venue Waterloo Records will relocate to its third (and biggest) Lamar location this spring. To celebrate the upgrade, the..."

March 14, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Advocacy, Art, and More Recommended Events

What to do this week that isn't SXSW

"...combating the seemingly daily attacks on marginalized people from state and national entities (read: assholes). The Transgender Education Network..."

March 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: March Events Roundup

March out there and celebrate spring

"...blooming in late February and early March around the Big Bend region in the southwest part of Texas and..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

The Winners of the 43rd Austin Music Awards

The best bands, venues, backstage folks, and more, as voted on by you

"...er, musical discovery – every March, but before the festival madness begins, The Austin Chronicle offers our own celebration..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Music Feature

Volunteering, Drag, Birthdays, and More Recommended Events

Let us help you plan your weekend

"...through March 29.   – Kimberley Jones Texas Book Festival 30th Anniversary Celebration..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...the new building will open for the 2029 spring festival season, presenters told Council. The new building will include..."

Feb. 28, 2025 News Feature

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

The chilly weekend is heating up

"...and sobs. This one-woman show broke barriers at Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and just this past month won over audiences..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Travel news for history buffs, art appreciators, foodies, and more

"...an Austin-based hospitality company that has hotels in six states including the South Congress Hotel in Austin, plus 10..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Fusebox Facts, Sullivan’s Travels, and More Recommended Events

Some recommendations for the week ahead

"...won't spoil its title; just know Sturges was a big influence on the Coen Brothers.) To get material, the..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

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

"...will be kicking off its 2025 Film & TV Festival with The Studio, the new Apple TV+ half-hour series..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Society Announces Recipients of 2024 Grants for Short Films

Rising filmmakers from around the state get essential support

"...As Republican lawmakers at the state and national level seem to be eying arts funding..."

Jan. 8, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: January Events Roundup

Texas welcomes 40th historic site, Balmorhea news, and more

"...Texas Historical Commission announced the addition of its 40th State Historic Site – the Slaton Harvey House and Santa..."

Dec. 28, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

New Year's Adjacent Events for the Week Ahead

Crafts, comedy, and more

"...this luscious movie deserves to be seen on the big screens, nothing distracting you from the quiet beauty of..."

Dec. 27, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

Your recommended arts events for the weekend

"...the Tardis, babes!   – James Scott Stargaze Theater Festival..."

Dec. 13, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Austin Chronicle’s Top 10 Films of 2024

Critics’ lists and more thoughts on the year in film

"...The Brutalist..."

Dec. 13, 2024 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

Find a December adventure

"...dropped off at more than 100 locations around the state including several in the Austin area like Bullfrog Pond,..."

Nov. 29, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

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