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

Movies, spelling, and more weekday fun

"...boredom and supply shortages led to many of us experimenting more in the kitchen, and in one case it..."

May 30, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Educators Hate It, So Why Is Texas Keeping the STAAR Test Alive?

Behind efforts to eliminate the state test that stresses kids out and shuts schools down

"...son, when he was in second grade at Becker Elementary, was doing a STAAR practice test in preparation for..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Austin Chronic: Proposed Bill Would Mark “A Step in the Right Direction” for Medical Marijuana in Texas

On the table: easing of operational pains for dispensaries and allowing for THC inhalers, but critics still see much room for improvement

"...on House Bill 46, Chairman Ken King considered how medical marijuana may be beneficial for people at the end..."

May 2, 2025 Column by Kevin Curtin

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, April 18-24

"...that implies there is one specific right approach to meditation. The truth is, however, that there are many ways...."

April 18, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

Flirting With the Bizarre: Isaac Ezban Unleashes Párvulos: Children of the Apocalypse

New zombie horror bites into the family dynamics of brothers

"...“I really like locking people in a place and something really fucked up happens to them.”..."

April 4, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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

Arts and culture abound!

"...enjoy Mamoru Oshii’s Ghost in the Shell. This 1995 anime adaptation of Masamune Shirow’s groundbreaking cyberpunk manga pits Major..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin FC Continues Winning Ways With St. Louis Shutout

DP Uzuni scores his first MLS goal in 1-0 victory

"...Here are our takeaways from the match: DPs Deliver..."

March 30, 2025 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Musician Panels, a Band of Horses Live Set, and More Reviews From Wednesday of SXSW

John Fogerty, Tom Morello, and Andrew McMahon get chatty

"...enthusiasm into tracks like “Laredo.” The Seattle-launched indie rockers performed as if they were still a scrappy young band..."

March 13, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Benson Boone, La Sécurité, Ken Pomeroy, and More Reviews From Tuesday of SXSW

Plus: Lars Ulrich pumps up new Apple Vision Pro experience

"...recurring Future of Music showcase launched on Tuesday, which meant jumpsuit-loving pop star Benson Boone brought droves of SXSW..."

March 12, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Chasing the Yeses: Bluesky COO Rose Wang Heads to SXSW

How a community-first culture pervades the social media startup

"...Wang’s career trajectory has been unusual may be an understatement. A decade ago, she was selling cricket meal as..."

March 7, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Luv Doc: The Replacement

No one better than a Nazi to deliver the profound revelation that men are going to get shit wrong

"...son. He and his ex have a shared custody agreement. Over the last year and a half, I have..."

March 7, 2025 Column by The Luv Doc

35 Recommended SXSW Music Acts

From rock to new age to Irish traditional, these are the incoming artists to see

"...approval should be enough to convince you of every name’s merits, but all festival veterans know – there’s just..."

March 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Restaurant Review: Shanghainese-Meets-Sichuan Food at Mian & Bao

New Triangle spot offers vibrant flavors with a West Coast pedigree

"...transplants now living and working in the city – some for valid reasons, and some for less valid reasons...."

Feb. 28, 2025 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

Aquatic Anime and Crafty Options in This Week's Recommended Events

Getting out isn't just for the weekend

"...This Queer Film Theory 101 screening is NOT the same as the show that usually runs on the Highball..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Heart Eyes

Squabbling coworkers mistaken for a couple attract the murderous attention of the Heart Eyes Killer

"...When horror-comedy Heart Eyes kicks off with a ghoulishly hilarious pre-credits..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Album Review: Hayes & the Heathens

Hayes Carll and the Band of Heathens capture Southern-fried synergy

"...their creative connection by hosting the freewheeling weekly “Good Time Supper Club” livestream. The show quickly evolved into a..."

Jan. 3, 2025 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

UT Expert Remains “Bullish” on U.S. Democracy as Trump Heads to the White House

Professor says unity can be worse than polarization

"...For six years, former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte’s regime violently repressed its citizenry..."

Dec. 6, 2024 News Feature by Benton Graham

Restaurant Review: Swim Club

An excellent beverage program and retro vibes are further improved by a much-needed menu overhaul

"...Let’s play a game. Give me your first reaction to the following phrase:..."

Nov. 22, 2024 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

Austin Chronic: Hemp Cup Spotlights Dank Weed and a Thriving Scene

And Austin grower Errganix takes top prize

"...What are you two doing together? I wondered, submerging my flat, wooden sample spoon into a frosty pond..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, November 1-7

"...as a “masterfully erratic pioneer.” He influenced every art movement of the 20th century. His painting Guernica is a..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

Food & Wine Fest, Día de los Muertos, Celtic Fest, and More Recommended Events

Wake the dead, toss some cabers, and much more

"...bites, and tourist photo opportunities: hell of a long time in Austin years, ya know. As their birthday treat,..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Restaurant Review: Bird Dog Pit BBQ

Burnet Road barbecue joint serves staple menu items with heavy smoke flavor

"...There’s something unquestionably romantic about an old-school barbecue joint that’s been..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

Levitation, a Cumbia Halloween, Jazz Hall of Fame, and More Crucial Concerts

From spooky to undead and beyond, these are the shows to see

"...Shoegaze, noise rock, metal, post-punk, indie rock, chillwave, electroclash, and, yes, psych rock..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Werewolves, Soundscapes, and More in This Week's Art Events

We're all gearing up for All Hallows' Eve

"...the Star Wars world as being “like poetry. They rhyme.” Much mocked, I actually find this a nice way..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

S.L. Houser, TsuShiMaMiRe, and More Crucial Concerts

Plus country jams, doom metal, and a jazz tag team

"...and solo showings from poignant Texas troubadour Vincent Neil Emerson and Oklahoma country kicker Kaitlin Butts, breaking out behind..."

Oct. 11, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Qmmunity: Camp Conundrum

Oh good, another column about queer movies. How original!

"...brings these discussions to the forefront as most scary media plays in camp’s backyard whether it wants to or..."

Oct. 11, 2024 Column by James Scott

Opinion: Augmented Creativity – Why We Should Embrace AI in Content Creation

A video production professional makes the case for AI as a tool that complements, rather than replaces, human creativity

"...AI is not a replacement for creativity but a powerful tool that augments it...."

Oct. 11, 2024 Column by Brian Kaleh

The Austin Chronic: Texas A&M’s Hemp Breeding Program Adds Drought-Resistant Genetics to the National Collection

An interview with Dr. Russell Jessup and Clayton Moore

"...question ... at least that’s what my manager told me during my first shift on the register at Wal-Mart..."

Oct. 4, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

Considering Matthew Shepard Continues Its Message Eight Years On

Conspirare returns to Austin for a homecoming performance of their musical tribute

"...murdered 22-year-old Wyoming native Matthew Shepard in a hate crime in 1998 are forgotten behind bars, the life of..."

Sept. 27, 2024 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Take a Breather Month

September stands between Austin Pride and Gay Christmas, aka Halloween, so take it as a much-needed break.

"...enough, to be honest. I wanted to take the time between Austin Pride and Halloween to dig into personal..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Column by James Scott

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