KhushFest, Kung Fu, and Clueless in Our Recommended Events

You pretty much can't avoid culture this weekend

"...surrounded by clouds of color. There will also be food trucks to keep you fueled for fun and activities..."

May 30, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

Movies, spelling, and more weekday fun

"...bee open for all brewers, bartenders, and brewery staff. Food trucks will be serving and drinks will be flowing,..."

May 30, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Dream in Your Heart, Cool Shoes on Your Feet

Pride still going strong in the Austin queer community

"...I asked very nicely for a full-page spread for events. What’re you doin’, still reading the intro? Get out..."

May 30, 2025 Column by James Scott

Hot Luck 2025 Delivered Another Festive Weekend of Cocktails, BBQ, and Good Vibes

ATX’s best food festival smoked, grilled, roasted across town

"...really be disputed. But when it comes to Austin food festivals, one name always rises to the top, claiming..."

May 28, 2025 Food Post by Taylor Tobin

Celebrating Black Austin, Telling Stories, and Ducks Galore in This Weekend’s Events

Our arts and culture recommendations to keep you busy

"...in Austin, Texas. It was in conjunction with a food festival, because Austin, Texas, is a food festival.” Thurston..."

May 23, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Plan Yourself a Hell of a Summer

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

"...Maybe this’ll sound sacrilegious, but this year’s Summer Events Calendar is a devilishly good one. That’s right, Chronicle..."

May 16, 2025 Features Feature by Chronicle Staff

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

Arts and culture to fill your days

"...fierce. This weekend, however, there’s a slate of stylish events to remind us how good we can look when..."

May 9, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

First Look: 1972 Pub

New women’s sports bar sets up shop in central ATX

"...As for the food and cocktail menu, Hallum says she and du Plessis..."

May 2, 2025 Food Post by Haris Qureshi

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

Warm up for summer with frozen margs and fests around Texas

"...tequila cocktail recipe, and singlehandedly popularized tequila and Mexican food. You can still go to Mariano’s Hacienda in Dallas...."

May 1, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

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

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...Austinite (and Chronicle contributor) Danny Palumbo, whose blend of food and comedy is beloved by any chef with a..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips: Sunny Hill Flower Farm, Luling

Central Texas farm offers a blooming good time

"...family’s ranch. Primarily she does bouquets for weddings and events. Last year was the first time she opened the..."

May 2, 2025 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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

A smattering of ways to fill your weekend

"...the theme “Dame Prom,” these feminine forces of Austin’s food world plate up delicious dishes of grilled meats, veggies,..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Art, Eggs, Kink, and Sleaze in This Weekend’s Art Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar consideration

"...the curious alike – Austin Kink Weekend has arrived. Events spanning all four days will tickle every one of..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

Art and culture abound

"...but the kitchen’s never lost its passion for good food. This fine dining establishment celebrates staying the course for..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...LegiSLAYtion: Once a week, Austinites can attend something very..."

April 18, 2025 News Feature

Queer-Owned Bar Austin Eagle Temporarily Closes After Construction Accident

Owner says moving out might be required after wall knocked in

"...make repairs, the owners have rented generators to keep food and drinks from spoiling and are working with the..."

April 10, 2025 News Post by Lucciana Choueiry

Squirrels, Girls, and Other Pearls in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Acro-Cats, Earth Day, and all manner of arts and culture happenings

"...Studio Ink tattoos; and a megawatt Saturday stampede featuring food truck titans Zee’s Wiener System, Spicy Boys, and Patty..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

CAMP Film Fest Brings Online to the IRL Theatre

New event designed to break down career divides comes to the Paramount

"...creation, Creator Camp's founders have held a series of events designed to help online filmmakers make the next step,..."

April 9, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

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

"...made with sand, crazy cars parading, and other once-a-year events...."

April 3, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

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

Arts and culture abound!

"...fantastical for you, take a break with the myriad food and shopping options before embarking on the next adventure...."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips: Vernon L. Richards Riverbend Park, Smithville

Discover the hidden charms of a Central Texas gem

"...From April 24-26, many of the events of the Smithville Jamboree happen at Riverbend Park. The..."

April 4, 2025 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Self Portraits, Carnivals, and Cannibalism in Our Recommended Events

The weekend in arts and culture

"...Poet Laureate Zell Miller III; drumming by Afrique Gninze; food by Mama Jambalaya, Big Mayne BBQ, Mariachi Tex-Mex, Soul..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Shrooms, Trolls, and Gaga in This Week’s Recommended Events

Art, crafts, and more weekday fun

"...that melt under an iron – kids can make food-themed pieces, which tribute this month’s screening choice Ratatouille. Forgot..."

March 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Art, Movies, Sports, and More Recommended Events

Pack your weekend with the best happenings around town

"...is probably the alcoholic drink that’s closest to a food, and if you play your cards right, it can..."

March 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Double Scorpio Goes Offline

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

"...VHS cleaner brand Double Scorpio. A horrible turn of events, even if tides have been turning pretty poorly for..."

March 21, 2025 Column by James Scott

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

Our recommendations for the waning days of the Fest

"...means to live ‘a good life’ using jokes, dance, food, music, and re-enactments.” Please, sir, can I have some..."

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

"...latest exhibit, “Project Pollination,” Parsons pairs portraits of her food and their pollinator pals. Luscious fruits and vegetables hang..."

March 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Rounding Up a Good Time at Rodeo Austin

This year’s rodeo features fun for kids, music lovers, and enjoyers of carnival rides

"...weeks of ProRodeo competition, livestock and horse shows, fairground food, and carnival rides. (On second thought, reverse the order..."

March 14, 2025 Music Feature by Kimberley Jones

A Dog’s View of Evil in SXSW Midnighter Good Boy

Director Ben Leonberg on channeling Poltergeist and White Fang

"...really stoked to be there because he’s acting for food or a tennis ball that’s just off-camera. That’s not..."

March 8, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Hairy Situations, Pickle Parties, and More Weekend Events

Some non-SXSW arts and culture recommendations

"...an ungodly 6-8am, at least this celebration of hearty food and down-home entertainment is free and open to the..."

March 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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