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

"...and flip-floppers. A lysergic lesson in the do’s and don’ts of drugs.” The screening is a collaboration with the..."

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Geto Gala, Two Step Inn, and a 420 Smokeout Headline Our Crucial Concerts

From country to hip-hop to sludge metal, get some ideas for your week in live music

"...from past duo project Kaleidoscopes to slow-jamming solo work. Don’t forget unabashedly bratty rapper Ayo Tamz’s latest Latin-oldies-sampling “Talk..."

April 19, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Earth Day, Record Store Day, and More Recommended Events

Go green in a number of ways this week

"...were you during the great food fight of 2024? Don’t you want your answer to be a good one?..."

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Movies, Comedians, Theatre, and More Arts Options for the Week

Get out and get art

"...this night: Kathy Griffin, patron saint of D-list celebrities, Anderson Cooper NYE co-host, and onetime traumatizer of Barron Trump...."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Neko Case, the Urban Cultural Fest, and More Crucial Concerts

Live sounds for the week ahead

"...music, food, and culture.” Houston jazz saxophonist Kyle Turner, Don Diego, Toni Redd, DJ Casanova, and more tribute the..."

March 29, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Egg Hunts, Trans Visibility, and More Community Events

Meet your fellow Austinites as these goings-on

"...your cards down, down, down, down.   – Carys Anderson Master Pancake: Road House..."

March 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Closing the COVID Gap at AISD

Post-pandemic, not enough students can read well. How do we get out of this ditch?

"...reasoning, and better memory in late life. Those who don’t read well are less likely to earn a living..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Dinosaur Jr., Flo Milli, Estevie, and More Reviews From Thursday of SXSW

Standout sets from the clusterfest

"...a case of tinnitus, it’s still you. – Carys Anderson Estevie’s Cumbia-Pop Exhibits Star-Level Poise..."

March 15, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

TENGGER, Bar Italia, LAIR, and More Reviews From Wednesday of SXSW

Hump day’s most memorable music fest moments

"...Since its 2003 inception, London-based Jazz Re:freshed has done more than put on shows..."

March 14, 2024 Music Post by Dan Gentile

A Stoner Jam, 3-Legged Dog Day Party, and More Crucial Concerts

SXSW-adjacent lineups and other shows worth seeing

"...guitar with Jon French’s distorted groan.   – Carys Anderson Hair of the 3-Legged Dog..."

March 15, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

An Outdoor Screening, Bluey Live, and More Lead Our Recommended Arts Events

Get out and art this week!

"...Jennifer Balkan, Denise M. Fulton, and Karen Offutt. You don’t even have to be a student there: Show up..."

March 15, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

30 Breakout Music Acts to See in Austin This Week

Your guide to SXSW's buzziest artists, both official and unofficial

"...Guess that I’m about to fall.”   – Carys Anderson Bar Italia..."

March 11, 2024 SXSW Post by Rachel Rascoe

Parks, Gardens, Pisces, and More Arts Events for the Week

Get out and get arty, away from the SXSW crowds

"...Brazilian trans poet Anderson Bigode Herzer lived a wild life full of loss..."

March 8, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Rodeo, a Pet Pfest, Country Dance, and More Community Events

Hit the town with these non-SXSW events

"...greet is already in your datebook, and if you don’t, put this paper down and give the little nugget..."

March 8, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Sentimental Family Band, Leti Garza, Dorian Electra, and More Crucial Concerts

Plan your week in music

"...It Be Me” and her take on Cindy Walker’s “Don’t Count Your Chickens.”   – Doug Freeman Eli Josef..."

March 1, 2024 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Election Day, STEM Day, Amplify Austin Day, and More Days to Remember This Week

Our guide to community events for the week

"...if I didn’t have Marketing and Engagement Manager Cassie Arredondo – aka the reason the Chron circulates in Lockhart..."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

Danny Brown, Nick Kroll, and Kirsten Dunst also announced

"...industry trailblazers Colin Kaepernick, Rosario Dawson, Mary Pryor, Luke Anderson, and Justin Benoliel. Through the lens of this documentary,..."

Feb. 27, 2024 SXSW Post by Carys Anderson

The Austin Music Awards, a Black Rock Maverick, and More Crucial Concerts

Our recommended shows for the week ahead

"...death of Laura Palmer, indulge in cocktails, coffee, and donuts, then catch performances by Lauren Lakis, Middle Mass, members..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Austin FC Season Kickoff, Black History Month, and More Community Events

Get out and about in Austin while the weather's good

"...capital of this legislatively repressive Lone Star State. You don’t have to come in rubber gear – vanilla to..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Cassette Roulette, Some Bitchcraft, and More Arts Events

Get arty this week with our recommended happenings

"...winner Sara Burke, features Jillian Sainz and Victoria Brown donning the signature jackets and trousers of Frog and Toad,..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Dog Toys and Puppy Sports Lead Our Recommended Community Events

Bucking broncos, drag vampires, and more highlights

"...affair; shopping goes from 9pm to 2am.  – Carys Anderson Financial Literacy Workshop..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Katherine McNevins

Dev Patel Swings Into South by Southwest With Monkey Man World Premiere

Fest gets new docs on Stormy Daniels, Alex Jones, and Jon Bon Jovi

"...March 8-16. More details and info at sxsw.com. And don't forget to follow all our coverage, and dig into..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Carnaval to Chili Cook-Off: This Week's Recommended Community Events

A kickoff for Black History Month, Mean Girls trivia, a farewell to boobies, and more

"...with a top surgery benefit show, where you can donate to help raise the over $13,000 their surgery’ll cost...."

Feb. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Recommended Austin Events

Highlights for your week in music, arts, community, and more

"...buy one yourself for $200 a pop.  – Carys Anderson The Diviners..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column

El Tule’s Final Show and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Catch Lucinda Williams, Escuela Grind, or Fleet Foxes’ Robin Pecknold

"...There are worse things than death. Don't Tell Anybody the Secrets I Told You: A Memoir..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Free Week Unleashed: These Four Austin Acts Hit the Ground Running in 2024

Catching up with Redbud, lluvii, Daydream Twins, and SINE

"...to do to get labeled as pure proggers, I don't even know. I thought we were experimental!"..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Music Feature by Julian Towers

Paper Cuts: Alejandro Escovedo’s Deconstructed “Bury Me” and Five More Songs

New Austin music picks from Geranium Drive, Soupmakesitbetter

"...the next decade, replacing dreamy psychedelia with proto-punk fervor. "Don't be late 'cause keeping me waiting's so wicked," Autumn..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

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

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...8-16, 2024. More details and info at sxsw.com. And don't forget to follow all our coverage, and dig into..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Chronicle Photographers Reflect on Their Most Memorable Photos of the Year

The view from here

"...John Anderson..."

Dec. 29, 2023 Features Feature by John Anderson

The Best New Year’s Eve Concerts Happening in Austin

Eleven live music options to ring in 2024, from Snail Mail to Gary Clark Jr.

"...dreary lovesickness with an indelible pop sensibility.  – Carys Anderson The Decline of Hotel VegasHotel Vegas & Volstead, $46.82..."

Dec. 22, 2023 Music Column by Carys Anderson

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