Courtney Barnett, Kurt Vile, Lido Pimienta, and More Austin Psych Fest Reviews

Dispatches from three days at the Far Out Lounge

"...over again. Round two managed to narrowly avoid any storm cancellations and hold down an organized three-day roster of..."

April 29, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Theatre Review: The Black Feminist Guide to the Human Body

Lisa B. Thompson creates a community space with “choreopoem”

"...“This is a show by, about, and for Black girls.”..."

April 26, 2024 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Storytelling, a Book Trail, Markets, and More Arts Events

Get reading, go shopping, or just enjoy a gala this week

"...Storytelling and Fantasy Worlds: Ehigbor Okosun With Ali Hazelwood..."

April 26, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Having a Plan for When Shit Hits the Fan: A Journey in Prepping

What disaster preparedness experts have to say about best-laid plans for worst-case scenarios

"...and water scarcity? Chemical warfare on American soil? Nukes? World War III? The right hunting the left? The poor..."

April 26, 2024 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

200 Ryans Converge Downtown to Celebrate Their Ryan-ness

Jumping on the Ryan Rodeo

"...by the late afternoon February sun. It’s too early for the typical Saturday night crowd on Austin’s Dirty Sixth..."

April 17, 2024 Arts Post by Athena Hawkins

Sentimental Family Band Isn’t Hung Up on the High Times

The softie ex-art-rockers arrive at Austin’s honky-tonk revival

"...This is what Sagebrush was made for. The South Congress honky-tonk is full to the brim...."

April 12, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Squirrel Fest, a Bidi Bidi Birthday, and More Community Events

Plan your week with some of our recommended happenings around town

"...According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Austin metro..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

Get out and get art

"...of Bigfoots, is getting a coast-to-coast opening weekend. While writer/director David Zellner hosts Q&As in Los Angeles and star..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: The Tea on Trivia

As their second anniversary approaches, the minds behind Queer Trivia reflect

"...Question: What LGBTQ activity organized by the Little Gay Shop and its host Aira..."

April 12, 2024 Column by James Scott

No Beyoncé, Lots of Jelly Roll, and More Takeaways From the CMT Music Awards

Best and worst moments from the ceremony’s uneven Moody Center return

"...Red Solo cups were raised in memory of Toby Keith. A Phil Collins song was covered..."

April 8, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

After DEI Cuts, This Sixth-Gen Austinite Is Losing Access to UT

“It feels like Jim Crow”

"...Nyeka Arnold is a sixth-generation Austinite. Before they came to Austin, her family was enslaved just..."

April 5, 2024 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

A Drag Tribute, Eclipse Events Galore, and More Local Happenings

Get your glasses and find your totality

"...night on Fourth Street will be a riot ... for Riot Fair, that is. Tear down the house with..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

New Report Quantifies How Racism Impacts Black Austinites

And demands action from city government

"...A new report reveals that in Austin, the median Black household earned..."

March 29, 2024 News Post by Naina Srivastava

How Austin Transformed Danny Brown

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

"...first-ever fly-out shows on the books: a run of performances at South by Southwest, and he’d be damned if..."

March 29, 2024 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Problemista

Julio Torres channels dreams of toys, art, and immigration

"...Directed by: Julio Torres. Starring: Julio Torres, Tilda Swinton, RZA, Catalina Saavedra, James..."

March 22, 2024 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

Late Night With the Devil

Supernatural satire shows the hellish price of success

"...Cameron Cairnes and Colin Cairnes. Starring: David Dastmalchian, Laura Gordon, Ian Bliss, Fayssal Bazzi and Ingrid Torelli...."

March 22, 2024 Movie Review by Trace Sauveur

Closing the COVID Gap at AISD

Post-pandemic, not enough students can read well. How do we get out of this ditch?

"...years of improvement in reading and math.” Standardized test scores show that six in 10 Austin ISD elementary students..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Faye Webster, Swamp Dogg, and More Reviews From Friday of SXSW

Memorable performances to close out the week

"...What a week. Friday delivered the finale of major multi-day showcases like Resound’s Marshall Funhouse and Rolling Stone’s..."

March 16, 2024 Music Post by Julian Towers

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

Hump day’s most memorable music fest moments

"...the Wall, the Chronicle music team covered quite some territory for a midweek rally at South by Southwest...."

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

"...events both official and unofficial, from a West Campus corner store to the new home of long-running presenters the..."

March 13, 2024 Music Post by Derek Udensi

The Rodeo, a Pet Pfest, Country Dance, and More Community Events

Hit the town with these non-SXSW events

"...After two years creating a space for “making and strengthening community and creative critical action today..."

March 8, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Dune 2 Cinematographer Greig Fraser Makes the Desert a Home

Oscar-winner discusses the challenges of balancing projects

"...look of The Batman, Zero Dark Thirty, Foxcatcher, and more...."

March 6, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin FC Earns Ugly Draw In First Road Match of 2024

Driussi still benched with lingering hamstring injury

"...If Major League Soccer ever came out with a line of..."

March 3, 2024 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

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

Danny Brown, Nick Kroll, and Kirsten Dunst also announced

"...The stars have aligned for South by Southwest’s latest keynotes and featured speakers announcement..."

Feb. 27, 2024 SXSW Post by Carys Anderson

Hundreds of Beavers

Loony live-action cartoon about a fur trader who goes to war with rodents

"...cartoon Lake Michigan Monster, then you’ll be looking out for Ryland Brickson Cole Tews in Hundreds of Beavers. And..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Peace, Love, and the House of Juicy

Legendary Father Akasha and princess BabiBoi talk the new Central Texas chapter of Juicy Couture

"...has chapters all across the nation spreading its reputation for outstanding talent. In 2022, after representing it since 2019..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Column by James Scott

Cassette Roulette, Some Bitchcraft, and More Arts Events

Get arty this week with our recommended happenings

"...most innovative dance companies ever to move through Austin’s performative spaces, BLiPSWiTCH joyously invades Austin’s historic Wolf House for..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Last One Down the Mountain: Belated Thoughts on the Sundance Film Festival

Even virtually, the 2024 fest felt revitalized

"...already coming in from Berlin, which is the next major film festival on the international circuit after Sundance in..."

Feb. 21, 2024 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Perfect Days

A toilet cleaner in Tokyo quietly goes about his days in this stirring Oscar nominated picture

"...Desire – still German filmmaker Wim Wenders’ most celebrated work – an angel details the activities of humans he’s..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Our Bout With Drought: In good news, our historically severe drought conditions seem to be improving. In December,..."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature

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