Unofficial Parties & Free Shows to See During South by Southwest

The Chronicle’s recommended concerts for the coming week

"...no test of SXSW stamina quite like a closing night warehouse party. This year’s rager happens in the shadow..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

City, County Issue Disaster Declaration, Seek Federal Funds for Cleanup to Come

Food Bank will be at two Eastside locations tomorrow

"...customers still without power, but in a press conference Friday afternoon, AE VP of Field Operations Elton Richards said..."

Feb. 3, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Eddie Taylor's 100th birthday, Dry Cleaning, and Terry Allen highlight our recommended shows

"...Big Town Playboy: 100 Years of Eddie Taylor Antone’s, Friday 27..."

Jan. 27, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Jonathan Majors, Janet and John Pierson, Michael De Luca Honored by the Texas Film Awards

Marvel’s Kang, indie champs and Oscar-nominated producer head to Luck

"...in 2022) with a suitably huge celebration scheduled for Friday, March 3 at Willie Nelson’s Luck Ranch, home to..."

Jan. 10, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

We Asked Writers To Review Bands They’d Never Seen Before at Free Week in Austin

First looks at Dregs, Chief Cleopatra, Exotic Fruits, Nuclear Daisies

"...in the Downtown district and beyond. Dregs Frantically Thwart Midnight Fatigue..."

Jan. 9, 2023 Music Post by Nayeli Portillo

Austin Trail of Lights Preview Party Promises Food, a Ferris Wheel, and Asleep at the Wheel

Fundraiser offers early look at annual holiday display

"...Announced today: The 58th annual Trail of Lights will start with a bang on Friday, Dec. 2..."

Nov. 2, 2022 Arts Post by Ali Juell

The Most Memorable Moments of Levitation’s Thursday and Friday

King Gizzard, Godspeed You!, and more lengthy band names

"...During the first two nights of Halloweekend’s Levitation, the Chronicle music writers found much..."

Oct. 29, 2022 Music Post by Christina Garcia

Recipe: The Bitter End's Chocolate Terrine

Dodging ghosts and creating delicious desserts

"...Servers who worked there recount many strange tales after midnight, once the customers were gone and the lights were..."

Oct. 28, 2022 Food Feature by Joel Fried

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A few fests, a handful of Halloween shows, and more live music to see

"...Luck Ranch, Friday 28 – Sunday 30..."

Oct. 28, 2022 Music Column by Doug Freeman

Memorable Moments From ACL Fest Weekend Two

Standout sets from round two at Zilker Park

"...stage performance, occurring at an especially sunny 2pm on Friday, probably came in knowing the artist’s entire discography …..."

Oct. 21, 2022 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Closings and Openings, Hirings and Aspirings, Wining and Dining and Economic Undermining in Austin’s Food Industry

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...that she’s shuttering her 6-year-old drive-through salad concept on Friday, Oct. 7. The part that’s not even news at..."

Oct. 5, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Gigi & Nate

Saccharine story of a man and his assistance monkey

"...even flashes of his better work. Lumpenly scripted by Friday Night Lights writer/producer David Hudgins, it's a baffling disappointment,..."

Sept. 2, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Paint Your Own Reality

Austin's queer community celebrates Frida Kahlo's legacy with Frida Friday ATX's Viva La Vida Fest

"...for queer and trans Texans of color. Accordingly, Frida Friday ATX's Viva La Vida Fest will take this Saturday..."

July 22, 2022 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Queer Texan Pride Rides Again

Qmmunity rustles up queer events all over Central Texas

"...Lakes Equality Center at Johnson Park Amphitheater, with daytime delights like food trucks and live entertainment as well the..."

June 3, 2022 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Queer Latinx Joy

Cuchi Cuchi host Lavender Thug explains what makes this Latinx drag show “feel like home”

"...embody the culture. "It all just makes the whole night feel like home," she says. "Like a family party..."

May 27, 2022 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Cher-ing Is Caring

The Goddess of Pop's birthday begets cool queer ATX parties

"...to be thinking of the Burlesque star when this Friday, May 20, marks Cher's 76th birthday. Anyone hoping to..."

May 20, 2022 Column by James Scott

Sun Up to Sun Down: Thou Crushed Double-Shift at Oblivion Access

A great, lumbering beast from the bayou treads into Valhalla

"...It was the late night end to a very long day. Not just for..."

May 14, 2022 Music Post by Robert Penson

What We're Listening to Right Now

Sir Woman, whookilledkenny, Buffalo Hunt, Aaron McDonnell, Startographers, and more local sounds

"...be recognizable to some for her recurring role on Friday Night Lights, her true passion is music – quirked-out,..."

April 29, 2022 Music Column by Doug Freeman

Qmmunity: All Dolled Up

House of Lepore busts out of the dollhouse and onto the Cheer Ups stage

"...Akasha Juicy brings the beats, and Lavender Thug Lepore lights it up as host and DJ. Arrive early and..."

April 15, 2022 Column by James Scott

Heavy With Tradition, Old Settler's Music Festival Springs Eternal

We talk to Sierra Hull and spotlight favorites for next week’s campout

"...Monroe – that's tradition. In addition to playing twice (Friday, 7:15pm, and Saturday, 8:20pm), McCoury, whose sons, Ronnie and..."

April 15, 2022 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

The Best Music We Saw at SXSW on Saturday

Ukraine's KAZKA, Fuck Money, Shawn Mendes, Beck, and more

"...for many, started with day parties and ended after midnight. Most of those people are probably still asleep...."

March 20, 2022 SXSW Post by Rachel Rascoe

Beck Saw Austin’s Jesse Ebaugh Playing at Mohawk Friday Night, 20 Hours Later They Performed Together at the Moody Theater

The Tender Things frontman spontaneously enlisted to play pedal steel

"...to back them up at a concert the following night at the biggest indoor venue in town...."

March 20, 2022 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Three Music Writers Descend Into the NFT Craze at SXSW

One NFT-fatigued, one NFT-Curious, and NFT-skeptical

"...Hardly a night has passed in the last two months in which..."

March 18, 2022 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Enter the Dollyverse: Dolly Parton to Make First-Ever SXSW Appearance

Country queen wrangles NFTs, James Patterson and Connie Britton

"...on The White Lotus and beloved in Texas from Friday Night Lights, will moderate the conversation between the queen..."

March 1, 2022 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Hoping for Normalcy, Leo Rondeau’s Back in the Honky-Tonks

Ex-Austin country singer returns for a month at Sam’s Town Point

"...It’s Thursday night, halfway through the last calendar page of 2021, under..."

Jan. 14, 2022 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Space and Distance: A Joint Interview With Balmorhea and Explosions in the Sky

How Austin’s landmark instrumental outfits soundtrack the state of Texas

"...Park. Their subsequent soundtrack for the film adaptation of Friday Night Lights captured the high-stakes drama and romanticism of..."

Dec. 10, 2021 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Parquet Court’ing Catastrophe

Brooklyn Indie stalwarts bring divisive, funky new album to Austin

"...When the Courts returned Friday to headline, greeted by a diverse crowd who, God..."

Nov. 20, 2021 Music Post by Julian Towers

ATX TV Returns to In-Studio Broadcast

Yup, the celebration of all things television is back

"...shows like The Wire, Battlestar Galactica, and, of course, Friday Night Lights. We'll have all that TV guide news..."

Nov. 15, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup

It’s time for chili cook-offs, festivals, and all sorts of November fun

"...hit by not one, but two floods. On Halloween Night 2013 the visitors center and museum was inundated with..."

Nov. 5, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

A New Favorite at Old Settler’s: Sierra Ferrell

Rising roots singer impresses at the Central Texas folk campout

"...long, a single Saturday — not even counting the nighttime – and yet I got everything I knew I..."

Oct. 26, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

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