Fashion, Heritage, Ballet, Puns, and More Weekend Events

Arts and culture to fill your days

"...sours, a PB&J eating contest, bingo, and the first chance to sip on their newest brews, Lunch Box and..."

May 9, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Cinema, Comics, and Crafts in This Week’s Arts Events

Weekday nights are for arting

"...comedy legends Alfie Bass and Sid James, Herbert Lom, Patrick McGoohan, a never-better Stanley Baker, and a very young..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Movies, Theatre, Trivia, and More Recommended Events for the Week

Art and culture abound

"...innocent Chronicle-reading friend. This story’s not like Disney’s anything. Patrick Horvath’s short-run series is more akin to Dexter than..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

St. Paddy’s Day, SXSnacks, Sailor Moon, and More Weekend Events

Our recommendations for the waning days of the Fest

"...have some more, sir?   – James Scott St. Patrick’s Day Weekend..."

March 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Arts and Culture Events to Get You Off the Couch

It's spring break (for some of you), get out and have some fun

"...Maybe the only St. Patrick’s Day screening choice more culturally insensitive would be Halloween..."

March 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

The chilly weekend is heating up

"...from 2024 with a new 26-artist-strong show. Producers Stephanie Patrick and Daniel Broxton head up the performance, blending street..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Valentine's and Beyond With This Weekend's Recommended Events

From dark stories to romantic dance

"...cash bar. But the real pièce de résistance: the chance to name a UT Insect Collection butterfly after someone..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Theatre Review: The VORTEX’s Rabbits

Timely production tackles life in a dystopian landscape

"...balance of wildness and wonderland, working in harmony with Patrick Anthony’s lighting to craft a gritty story cut with..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

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

"...surgery to become White in order to secure her chances of winning Prom Queen and the acceptance of her..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Trans Rights, Comedy Nights, and More Recommended Weekend Events

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...son's relationship with a domineering father. Don't miss the chance to see these two acclaimed authors in a captivating..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Texas Lege Preview: Saving Public Education

Vouchers and school funding and never the twain shall meet

"...Isn’t it great that public education is getting the..."

Jan. 10, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Patriot Patrick: Dan Patrick’s got some swell priorities for the upcoming..."

Sept. 13, 2024 News Feature

Pool Parties, Pride Picnics, and Other Events Worth Braving the Heat

Get good and sweaty

"...with in-person filmmaker Q&A) before wrapping up with a chance to catch a South by Southwest favorite, Shaun Seneviratne’s..."

June 28, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Theatre Review: King of Hearts

Alchemy Theatre’s production full of heart despite sticky story material

"...the tale of World War I soldier Johnny Able (Patrick Regner) trying to neutralize German bombs in a French..."

June 7, 2024 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Opinion: Force Out Hartzell at Your Own Risk

An incoming UT student urges caution on the recent campaign to force University of Texas President Jay Hartzell to resign. His replacement could be much worse.

"...in a Texas-sized self-own by giving Abbott’s regents the chance to appoint some viciously right-wing nutcase like Dan Patrick’s..."

May 3, 2024 Column by Dash Kostka

Point Austin: Trials of Our Would-Be Rulers Highlight the Limits of American Justice

In Trump and Paxton trials, the rules don’t apply

"...his office, he was protected by Lieutenant Gov. Dan Patrick and a craven flock of GOP senators...."

April 19, 2024 News Post by Michael King

Books, Sculpture, and Weed Lead Our Recommended Arts Events

It'd be a lot cooler if you went to one of these events this week

"...if you miss the whole day, you’ll get a chance Tuesday to satiate those 4:20pm munchies with Super Troopers...."

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Egg Hunts, Trans Visibility, and More Community Events

Meet your fellow Austinites as these goings-on

"...on the 1989 Road House starring an absolutely ripped Patrick Swayze as a nightclub “cooler” oozing with mulletude. If..."

March 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Movies, Comedy, Books, and More Recommended Arts Events

Find an art that fits your tastes

"...on the 1989 Road House starring an absolutely ripped Patrick Swayze as a nightclub “cooler” oozing with mulletude. If..."

March 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Falling for The Fall Guy and the Joy of Practical Stunts

Powerhouse moviemaking couple David Leitch and Kelly McCormick team up with Ryan Gosling

"...& Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw), it was a chance to make a movie filled with old-school practical effects...."

March 8, 2024 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

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

Danny Brown, Nick Kroll, and Kirsten Dunst also announced

"...and founder and CEO of Moor Insights & Strategy Patrick Moorhead will also discuss today’s hottest tech trends, including..."

Feb. 27, 2024 SXSW Post by Carys Anderson

March 2024 Primary Election Endorsements for Travis County Residents

Our choices for local, state, and national races

"...in the primary election, hoping they’ll have a better chance against a Republican in November? Or do we go..."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

The Black Keys and Bootsy Collins Top Latest SXSW Music Announcement

Plus Angélica Garcia, Dende, Snõõper

"...Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney are set to hit all corners of the..."

Jan. 24, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

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

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...deep bond with the father she never got the chance to know. Featuring Alison Tavel, Grace Potter, Peter Gabriel,..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Moontower Just for Laughs Austin Goes Big

Comedy fest adds arena shows from Andrew Schulz, Shane Gillis

"...Ian Black, Reno 911! stars Thomas Lennon and Michael Patrick Jann, Kevin Allison, Kerri Kenney-Silver, Brooklyn 99’s Joe Lo..."

Nov. 30, 2023 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Something Nice for Paxton: New Resolution Would Apologize for Impeachment Trial

The boots almost lick themselves

"...general never took the stand. Furthermore, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick did put the witnesses who testified against Paxton under..."

Oct. 11, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Austin Film Society Announces Recipients for Feature Film Grants

$110,000 distributed to 15 Texas projects

"...Lowery (The Green Knight, Pete’s Dragon, A Ghost Story), Patrick Bresnan and Ivete Lucas (Skip Day), and Annie Silverstein..."

Sept. 12, 2023 Screens Post by Mae Lackey

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Temple of Angels, a DJ Chicken George benefit, a Soap Creek Saloon reunion, and more recommended shows

"...moved back to Austin to join Burton, Tucker, and Patrick Todd. Proper homecoming, TOA reunites with Austin punk companions..."

Aug. 25, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Assessing the Damage the 88th Texas Legislature Has Done So Far ... and Bracing for What's Yet to Come

When the Lege hits home

"...Abbott, House Speaker Dade Phelan, and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who presides over the Senate – are rarely meeting...."

June 2, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

12 Jurors Found Him Guilty of Murder. Gov. Abbott Thinks He Knows Better.

An Army sergeant thought he could get away with murdering a Black Lives Matter protester, and he might be right

"...That reporting greatly simplifies the evidence. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick illustrated the danger of relying on news reports when..."

April 14, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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