Art, Movies, Sports, and More Recommended Events

Pack your weekend with the best happenings around town

"...First Four matchup between High Point and William & Mary on Thursday.   – Derek Udensi March Madness Swish-Off..."

March 21, 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

"...Wolff is brought out of hiding by Treasury Agent Marybeth Medina after someone close to them is killed by..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Weekend Events to Get You to the New Year

Movies, art, drag performances, and more

"...this year’s top tunes, so come out, have a Bloody Mary, and say goodbye to 2024’s trends the way..."

Dec. 27, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

Step outside and appreciate some art

"...Through November 17, Mary Moody Northen Theatre..."

Nov. 8, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Halloween Events for Kids, Adults, and All-Around Freaks

It's time to get scared or spooked or possibly amused

"...have special boo-verages available, but during scary season, a Bloody Mary is always a good option!   – Kat..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Greek Fest, Taylor Swift Wrestling, and More Weekend Events

No weekend plans? We have some suggestions.

"...your one wild and precious life?” asks the poet Mary Oliver. So do the artists Amanda McInerney and Lana..."

May 24, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

Get your glasses and find your totality

"...your farmers’ market bounty.   – James Scott The Bloody Mary Festival..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Lunar New Year Parties, OUTsider Fest, and More Recommended Community Events

Get out the vote and more this week

"...on doors to drum up participation in the March primary election. Put on your walking shoes, meet up at..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Bloody Brides, Creepy Cats, and More Arts Events for the Week

Valentine's (and anti-Valentine) fun, soundtracking a rock, etc.

"...Wednesday 14 - Sunday 18, Mary Moody Northen Theatre..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

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

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...Cast: Lilly Singh, Ana Gasteyer, Sabrina Jalees, Stephanie Beatriz, Mary Holland, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Trevor Salter, Sonia Dhillon Tully (World..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

10 Years On, KUTX Celebrates Staying Fresh

Hip-hop, local talent help to upend public radio assumptions

"...98.9 was born to the tune of Willie Nelson's "Bloody Mary Morning."..."

Sept. 22, 2023 Music Feature by Genevieve Wood

Radio Coffee & Beer Has Half-Priced Heatbusters, Dovetail’s Got a Brand New Brunch, Nixta Knocks Out Tasty Patio Narratives, Wax Myrtle’s Tips the Pool, Your Favorite Uncle Ben Runkle Goes Wagyu with Peeler, and More, More, More

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

"...arugula), and more. Hint: Give the brunch-spiking Pizza Sauce Bloody Mary a try, see if it doesn’t start your..."

June 28, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

BBQ Ramen Tatsu-ya Is Closing; Bureau de Poste Is Opening (Later This Summer); Father’s Day Draws Extremely Nigh; Mandola’s Knows What’s Right and Real; Banger’s Sausage House Goes Way Old(e) School; and More

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

"...guy would prefer the snazzy rockstar milieu of a Bloody Mary brunch at Hotel ZaZa (400 Lavaca) this Sunday..."

June 14, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Qmmunity: Stick Together

In light of frightening futures, the queer community must stand together

"...Mandy Quinn and Noodles with an award-winning brunch menu, Bloody Mary boards, and mimosa flights. Proceeds benefit Out Youth...."

May 12, 2023 Column by James Scott

Review: One Night in Texas: The Next Waltz's Tribute to The Red Headed Stranger

Star-studded live interpretations achieve heartfelt Willie magic

"...Emerson rips at the outset with a romp through "Bloody Mary Morning," matched by Margo Price taking aim at..."

May 5, 2023 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Willie Nelson’s 90th Birthday Tribute Convenes Keith Richards, Snoop Dogg, Norah Jones, and More at the Hollywood Bowl

Two-night song extravaganza pulled stars from across generations

"...and Charlie Sexton (“Remember Me”); the Chicks (a romping “Bloody Mary Morning”); Miranda Lambert (“Mammas Don't Let Your Babies..."

May 1, 2023 Music Post by Doug Freeman

10 Easter Dining Options For Every Bunny We Know

But, yes, the hungry human animals will be even happier

"...of their brunch cocktails (brandy milk punch, mimosa, and bloody mary). Perry’s Steakhouse, 1801 Domain Blvd...."

April 3, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Austin Chronicle Hair of the 3-Legged Dog Day Party Revives Hotel Vegas on Friday of SXSW

Quad doses of Kydd Jones, Being Dead, Rattlesnake Milk, & Urban Heat

"...it in four doses of live music (and countless bloody marys) during our eighth Hair of the 3-Legged Dog..."

March 18, 2023 SXSW Post by Kriss Conklin

Bloody Mary Morning at GSD&M During SXSW 2023

"...Husbands at Bloody Mary Morning presented by Austin PBS at GSD&M on..."

March 17, 2023 Photo Gallery

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...of the impact of a comedy groundbreaker in Being Mary Tyler Moore. Speaking of reappraisal, expect debate around The..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Buh-Bye, Brunch Bird & Plow Burger; Howdy, Masa y Más; Greetings, New Pastry Chef at the Carillon; Oooh, Nice Use of Celery, Bloody Mary Festival; Looking Beyond that Mag Mud Mania; and, Yeah, Even More –

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

Jan. 6, 2023 Food Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

Buh-Bye, Brunch Bird & Plow Burger; Howdy, Masa y Más; Greetings, New Pastry Chef at the Carillon; Oooh, Nice Use of Celery, Bloody Mary Festival; Looking Beyond that Mag Mud Mania; and, Yeah, Even More –

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

"...in the realm of happy anticipation is the annual Bloody Mary Festival, returning to Fair Market (1100 E. Fifth)..."

Jan. 4, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Jesus and Mary Chain's Jim Reid Talks Rock Cycles and Roky Erickson Ahead of Levitation Return

For "anybody that wants to make a bit of a strange noise"

"...the co-founder of Scottish psych/noise legends the Jesus & Mary Chain does characterize popular music as circular in nature...."

Oct. 21, 2022 Music Feature by Chad Swiatecki

Other Worlds Film Fest Returns For Ninth and Final Festival

Sci-fi festival releases first wave of films

"...Kelly Nygaard (segment "Vasectopia") Megan Rosati (segment "Plan C") Mary C. Russell (segment "Crone") Monica Suriyage (segment "mediEVIL") Megan..."

Oct. 13, 2022 Screens Post by Leila Saidane

Venture Into Full-Flavored Mocktails at Home or Out on the Town

Elevated drinks on the wagon

"...favorite "sparkle" (Waterloo, Big Swig, H-E-B) works wonders. Austin-based Bloody Revolution's six Bloody Mary mix flavors reign supreme. Hillside..."

Oct. 14, 2022 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

With Sharply Different Approaches, Willie Nelson and George Strait Christen the Moody Center

Strait leads crowd in singing “Happy Birthday” to his fellow Texas icon

"...The low-rumble shuffle of “Bloody Mary Morning” moved with an energy that felt like..."

April 30, 2022 Music Post by Chad Swiatecki

So Many Easter Dining Options!

And we’ve rounded up a tasty bunch for you

"...juice or coffee, sure, but there'll also be a Bloody Mary bar and a mimosa bar.Sun., April 17, 11am-3pm..."

April 11, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Spamarama’s Happening, Kombucha Is A-Tappening, Texas Wine Auction’s Got the Deals, the Roosevelt Room’s on Wheels, and Nolan Ryan Outpitches Those Damned Tornados …

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

"...listen: Add a dash or two to your favorite Bloody Mary, see if that doesn’t elevate the cocktail halfway..."

March 30, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Adios, El Mercado! Banzai, Uchi L.A.! Bonsoir, 1417! And Oysters and Spam and Beef and Barbecue and More …

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

"...Meanwhile, Z’Tejas on W. Sixth has added a build-your-own Bloody Mary option to its (hella delicious) breakfast menu; and..."

March 23, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

13th Annual Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival Contest Winners

The people and critics have chosen the best of the fest

"...Special Variety 1st Place: TIE: Jalapeno Ketchup, Inc. – Bloody Jalapeno Bloody Mary Mix; Texas-Texas – Mango Almond Salsa..."

Aug. 29, 2003 Food Feature

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