K-Pop, Girl Talk, and Mario Kart Lead Our Recommended Events

Lots of stuff to do after 5

"...WiseUp TX gets us. This org dedicated to “empowering and educating TX South Asians to be informed voters and..."

Sept. 13, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Queens, Kings, and More Events to Help You Celebrate This Weekend

Movies, theatre, classes, dancing, and more reasons to get out

"...a Pride splash – so yeah, pack swim shoes and a towel. They don’t call it the Gay Outdoors..."

June 14, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Roxane Gay, Tim O’Brien Join Texas Book Festival Lineup

Full author roster revealed for November fest

"...an impeachment trial that will surely inspire investigative books (and maybe a bodice ripper?), but by November, its grounds..."

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

Lovecraft and Rest Stops: Rebekah McKendry Takes to the Road for Glorious

Inside the pandemic roots of the new cosmic horror comedy

"...Lovecraft. Master of the uncanny. Godfather of cosmic horror. And funny. After all, as filmmaker and film historian Rebekah..."

Aug. 17, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Coming of Age With Jane Ellen Bryant

Bad at growing up, good at promo

"...From deep inside the pile of CDs, cassettes, records, and other promotional ephemera the postman delivered, an entrancing pair..."

July 11, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

2016 SXSW Film Venue Guide

Where to go, how to get there, and what that line’s going to be like

"...Knowledge is power, and the only way to survive the circus of SXSW..."

March 7, 2016 Screens Post

Doug Moreland

"...Doug Moreland's Bring Back the Swing, the local fiddler's ninth LP,..."

Dec. 25, 2015 Music Review by Doug Freeman

Mug Life

Austin isn't a world-class beer destination, but it's close

"...the moment. With nearly 50 Central Texas production breweries and brewpubs in various stages of operation, the general drinking..."

Nov. 13, 2015 Food Feature by Eric Puga

Elvis is Coming to Town

For a good ol' Texan backyard BBQ

"...& Roll has his own opinion because he’s leaving Graceland and coming to Austin...."

May 26, 2015 Events Post by Ellen Kranz

Friday Picks & Sleepers

Obvious Picks and loads of not-so-obvious Sleepers!

"...Kirk Franklin 7pm, PromiseLand Church Fort Worth vocal powerhouse Kirk Franklin hasn't abandoned..."

March 20, 2015 Music Feature

Fringe + Austin Chronicle weekend guide

Our weekly list of event picks for this weekend, Aug. 8 - 10

"...on The Fringe Radio this morning with JB & Sandy? Fear not, weekend warriors. Our list of event picks..."

Aug. 8, 2014 Events Post by Lia Crockett

6 things to do in Austin for the 4th of July

Events in Austin this 4th of July

"...sure to enjoy whether your rolling with a 21 and over crowd or the whole family...."

June 30, 2014 Events Post by Tamar Price

No Holes in this Schedule

Longtime HITW booker Paul Minor packs a week's worth of punch

"...Grand Champeen..."

June 20, 2014 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

The Farm Team

Edible Austin Eat Drink Local Week

"...'Tis the season for celebrations, and the seventh annual Edible Austin Eat Drink Local Week..."

Nov. 29, 2013 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Point Austin: First Bread, Then Circus

If the 83rd Lege glazed your eyeballs, act two might wake the balcony

"...Gov. Rick Perry nominally for the purpose of redistricting, and more specifically to formally adopt the "interim maps" drafted..."

May 31, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Glutard Girls Just Want to Have Fun

Favorite treats and sweets around town

"...reduction in carbs. Most restaurants don’t offer gluten free bread or pasta, and unless money is no object, you’re..."

May 21, 2013 Food Post by Margaret Shugart

Supper Club Love

Austin's supper clubs and Valentine's Day go together like chocolate and red wine

"...Food is love, and for optimum pleasure in mid-February, both need at least..."

Feb. 8, 2013 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Mercury Pizza

Tasty new eats in the central city for hungry ACL fans

"...few hundred yards from the intersection of South Lamar and Oltorf, has just recently reopened after a brief hiatus..."

Oct. 12, 2012 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Dinner Is Served

Two Austin takes on the supper club trend

"...Bread & Circus at the Palm Door401-A Sabine www.pinkavocadocatering.com, www.palmdoor.com..."

Feb. 3, 2012 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Dinner Is Served

Two Austin takes on the supper club trend

"...Roving supper clubs and pop-up restaurants are a very hot trend these days...."

Feb. 3, 2012 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

The Year in Books

Thirty-one titles that got us talking this year

"..."genre fiction" – no, even worse, "Western novel" – and all my limited imagination coughs up is a moldering..."

Jan. 6, 2012 Books Feature by Kimberley Jones

11 Meal Times

Turn the tasty up to 11

"...› Whole Foods Market (525 N. Lamar) and Greenling host a Fall Harvest Festival on the rooftop..."

Nov. 11, 2011 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Off the Record

Local songwriter Johnny Goudie takes the stand while Trailer Space Records preps for Record Store Day

"...Crime and Punishment..."

April 15, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

No More Taxpayer Money for Private Enterprises

"...Formula One developmental deal [“How Do You Formulate a Grand Prix?,” News, Nov. 19]: If flashy upstart C3 Presents..."

Nov. 18, 2010 Postmarks

The Final Destination

This new addition to the ongoing film series takes a terrific premise and turns it ho-hum.

"...VanSanten, Nick Zano, Haley Webb, Mykelti Williamson, Krista Allen, Andrew Fiscella and Justin Welborn. Committed Fangorians (i.e., fans of..."

Sept. 4, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Fruitcake

One light version, one dark

"...ceremonial cake commonly appearing during the holidays. It contains candied and dried fruits, citron, candied fruit rinds, nuts, spices,..."

Nov. 28, 2008 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Off the Record

Commemorating the 95th birthday of Pinetop Perkins one year at a time, exploring Willie's Place at Carl's Corner, and a pregame pep talk with Paul Wall

"...a post on the set of Deadwood, except everything's branded by the Red Headed Stranger. The newly renovated, 30,000-square-foot..."

July 4, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

Toros Season Three, Take Two; Plus Blog Contest for Fans!

"...been plagued by enough injuries, dashed hopes, jailed mascots, and untimely deaths over the course of its two-year tenure..."

Dec. 10, 2007 Sports Post by Josh Rosenblatt

Suggested Viewing

"...Open City (1945, Roberto Rossellini) A communist, a prostitute, and a Catholic priest walk into a war......"

Jan. 19, 2001 Screens Feature by Nick Barbaro

Professors of Pleasure

Their name may suggest a lack of intelligence, but make no mistake, the Flaming Idiots are wise men when it comes to comedy.

"...It's an oddly fascinating image, this hovering multicolored sphere, and it's made more fascinating -- and odd -- by..."

Dec. 22, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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