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

Movies, spelling, and more weekday fun

"...in their new series, Freaks Only, which focuses on works "by, for, and about freaks." Fans of this doll-ightfully..."

May 30, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Hot Luck, Vibe Vault, No Idea, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

A smattering of sound suggestions

"...perhaps owing to his devotion to collaborating with the dance floor rather than directing it. Nick McDonnough’s bass music-meets-techno..."

May 23, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

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

Recommended happenings for your calendar's enjoyment

"...Hailing from Chicago, artist Margie Criner works in sculpture and miniatures. How so? Her unique sculptural..."

May 16, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Plan Yourself a Hell of a Summer

Holy-moley, this is one smokin’ hot Summer Events Calendar

"...Carsie Blanton!), and the craft-building (songwriting, guitar, and harmonica workshops all fest!) to bring everyone out into nature like..."

May 16, 2025 Features Feature by Chronicle Staff

The Opera, a Laboratorio, and One Wild Nothing in This Week’s Crucial Concerts

Shoegaze, black metal, jazz, punk, and more

"...artists shine by taking advantage of his gently thrilling dance heaters in cozy tracks. French-born synth charmer Lou Rebecca,..."

May 16, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Qmmunity: Thee Gay Agenda Holds Court

Get your gavel for new variety show Justice Is Served

"...more sporty screenings over the weekend. Trans Texas Writing Workshop..."

May 9, 2025 Column by James Scott

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

Arts and culture to fill your days

"...food as the subject for her AAPI Heritage Month workshop topic. Attendees need only bring their personal cuisine histories..."

May 9, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Arts Groups Lose Promised Grant Money in Friday Night NEA Massacre

Leading Austin cultural institutions face slashed finances

"...School art advocates Creative Action • African drum and dance troupe Lannaya • Latinitas • Conjunto and Tejano music..."

May 5, 2025 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

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

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...configuration: still bright, still entrancing. This electric world of dance and chamber music is made even more magnificent with..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

White Weddings, Rock & Roll, and More Crucial Concerts

Dungeon crawling, avant sax, and other amplified options for the week

"...configuration: still bright, still entrancing. This electric world of dance and chamber music is made even more magnificent with..."

May 2, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Kingfish, Mavis Staples, Antone’s Allstars, and More Reviews From Austin Blues Festival 2025

Soul and jam sessions galore at Moody Amphitheater

"...soulful soundscapes, the undeniable rhythm crafting an atmosphere of dance and pleasure. Soul Man Sam did exactly as his..."

May 2, 2025 Music Feature by The Music Team

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

A smattering of ways to fill your weekend

"...Austin’s own Ao5 Gallery.   – James Scott Metamorphosis Dance Presents The Little Mermaid..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Blank Hellscape Crafts Five Years of Intricate Demos Into Hell 2

Your favorite local band’s favorite local band emerges with sophomore album

"...way to irresistible, disco-laced beats that invite you to dance your cares away – until the lyrics stop you..."

April 25, 2025 Music Feature by Kyra Bruce

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

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

"...the busiest flyways in the country for field trips, workshops, and educational programs. April 23-27, Corpus Christi, www.birdiestfestival.org..."

April 3, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

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

Arts and culture abound!

"...starts to evolve. Questions arise about the corporation she works for. Sanchez explores potential next steps for our existence,..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Self Portraits, Carnivals, and Cannibalism in Our Recommended Events

The weekend in arts and culture

"...– or, rather, LOR. Such is the promise of long-in-the-works competition series Legend of the Realms, which has gone..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Ballet Austin’s Love’s Gentle Spring Inspires New Blooms

Two world-premiere works blend new choreography with established talent

"...POE / A Tale of Madness. This spring, the dance company is set to bloom in a different direction..."

March 21, 2025 Arts Feature by Catalina Perez

Qmmunity: Double Scorpio Goes Offline

FDA performs search-and-seizure of beloved VHS cleaner brand

"...up the Insta DMs for location deets. Psychedelic Sapphic Dance Party..."

March 21, 2025 Column by James Scott

La Sécurité Comes Prepped for SX Round Three

Montreal art-punks boast newfound cohesion

"...sonic identity, and bilingual lyricism were all in the works. This year, La Sécurité arrives at SXSW with two..."

March 14, 2025 Music Feature by Caroline Drew

SXSW Film Review: Assembly

Doc suggests AI & art work together as agents of resistance

"...futurism, and resistance. The multidisciplinary artist has created video works, collage, and sculpture, but in Assembly, we follow Newsome..."

March 10, 2025 SXSW Post by Alejandra Martinez

Hairy Situations, Pickle Parties, and More Weekend Events

Some non-SXSW arts and culture recommendations

"...collaborators, Jack Nance, its stunningly cool and ahead-of-its-time dreamscape works on your brain the way weather does – mysteriously,..."

March 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Opportunities to Amplify, Educate, and Trailblaze in This Week’s Events

The week ahead is looking bright

"...new show kicking off this Saturday, March 1. These works dig into our current relationship to beauty as seen..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

The chilly weekend is heating up

"...Dance collective Early Era return their hip-hop celebration from 2024..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Chronicle Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

As Captain America enters a Brave New World, every MCU film reviewed

"...Thor, and it worked for Tony Stark, so it works for Vers, and puts her up there with Marvel's..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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

From dark stories to romantic dance

"...Burnet biblio-bastion to hear local published authors read their works aloud. After they’ve said their piece, an open-mic poetry..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

A Mardi Gras Pre-Party, Improvised Intimacy, and More Recommended Events

Allow us to help sort your weekend out

"...2016 brainchild (lovechild?) of Anna Biller, whose retro homage works on strange feminist levels that reveal themselves as you’re..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

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

"...PAPHA’s mission of operating and maintaining the Farley Boat Works, the Port Aransas Museum and Mercer Market, and the..."

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

We Give Two Thumbs Up to These Weekend Events

Arty and culture-y things to get up to

"...was at the same depth level as the ones Dance Waterloo’s choreographers were having with their maternal figures. Inspired..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: The L Stands for Lynchian

Taking a page from the late Lynch’s book to deal with the current evil afoot

"...i.e., sex scenes in movies or whether Timmy C. works as Wonka; and any article insisting watching a TV..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Column by James Scott

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

Some recommendations for the week ahead

"...do – continues in our celebration of her cinematic works.   – James Scott Jersey Boys..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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