Jump On It Organizer NOOK Turner’s 30-Year Fight to Preserve Eastside Black Culture

Rapper / promoter / activist goes long on his annual “Black Culture 360” event

"...almost entirely East Austin set of locales. A traditional, full-scale Jump On It event was originally scheduled to emanate..."

May 30, 2025 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Album Review: Will Johnson’s Pensive Trip to Diamond City

Folk-rock troubadour strips down for 10th solo album

"...poetry (“I was part snake, part television/ You were full rake, on full-serve religion”). Pensive textures carry out the..."

May 30, 2025 Music Feature by Miranda Garza

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, May 30 - June 5

"...who responds to your posts. Now is an excellent time to map and nurture these vital interconnections...."

May 30, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

THC Ban Imminent as Texas House Approves Prohibition Amendment

Fearmongering prevails over pro-business posture and rights of Texans

"...– or, if he did, that it could be successfully challenged in court...."

May 30, 2025 Column by Kevin Curtin

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

Pride still going strong in the Austin queer community

"...Defense can’t put rainbow flags on tanks. Unfortunate! But, thankfully, we’re not federal agencies. We’re cool Austin and Austin-area..."

May 30, 2025 Column by James Scott

The Verde Report: Osman Bukari Is Finally Finding His Game for Austin FC

It’s been a productive May for the Ghanaian forward

"...He began this season – his first full campaign in MLS – auspiciously, scoring the club’s first..."

May 30, 2025 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

iLLfest, Perfume Genius, Röyksopp, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Keep your ears open for these shows

"...more in his lively score for one of the all-time greats: Fritz Lang’s enduring sci-fi vision of a world..."

May 30, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Pain in the ARSe

"...million Americans who either make their living driving rideshare full-time or supplement their income driving part-time. When the ARSes..."

May 23, 2025 Postmarks

Slime and Screams: Producer Matt Manjourides on the New Street Trash

The splatter punk sequel gets its Austin premiere

"...Return to Nuke 'Em High Aka Vol. 2). This time, he’s made a film that he said “exists in..."

May 23, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Verde Report: Austin FC Is Historically Bad at a Pretty Important Part of Soccer

Verde and Black’s lack of scoring is approaching record levels of terribleness

"...D.C. United, who scored just 22 goals over a full 34-match season, a rate of 0.65 goals per match...."

May 23, 2025 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

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

"...The STAAR – its full name is the State of Texas Assessments of Academic..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, May 23-29

"...I believe the coming weeks will be an excellent time for you to make comparable restorations, Gemini. In every..."

May 23, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

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

Our arts and culture recommendations to keep you busy

"...Trap in from New Yahk, and many more. A full weekend pass costs the humble consumer $84.33 plus fees,..."

May 23, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Entanglements, Switchblades, and Tons of TV in the Week’s Events

Treat your weekdays like a weekend with these arts and culture happenings

"...Cage had only one prior film credit in Fast Times at Ridgemont High – as Nicolas Coppola. A bold..."

May 23, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Solitary at 11, Dead at 16: One Kid’s Path to Adult Prison

Texas may pass a bill that would put more teenagers in prison with adults

"...where he was further isolated. The lawsuit says at times he was kept naked. He was allowed only sack..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Inaugural Austin Theatre Critics Awards Drop 2024-2025 Nominees

Delicious drama of awards anticipation

"...Time to believe in miracles. Behold, the resurrection of the..."

May 21, 2025 Arts Post by Cat McCarrey

Blue Sun Palace

Joy and grief at a Queens massage parlor

"...film develops – not all at once but over time, where you can stare at the incremental evolution but..."

May 16, 2025 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, May 16-22

"...And there were, of course, no airplanes in ancient times to aid in depicting the figures. Let’s use this..."

May 16, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

Plan Yourself a Hell of a Summer

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

"...Summer, summer, summertime – dust off those lawn chairs and enjoy Friday..."

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

"...of the most exciting show spaces in town, with delightfully weird music programming to match their left-of-center inventory. Friday’s..."

May 16, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Vazquez Settles in, Estévez Stays Sunny, and Other Stories We’re Following

Keeping up with the Verde

"...the MLS regular season and U.S. Open Cup in full swing, the month of May continues to be an..."

May 16, 2025 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Starlink, and you may find yourself using it next time you fly United. Starlink could overtake broadband and become..."

May 16, 2025 News Feature

Paramount Gets Romantic for the Summer Classic Film Series

The Padaleckis drop by for When Harry Met Sally, and more

"...with author Katherine Center ahead of one of the all-timers of the genre, When Harry Met Sally...."

May 14, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fight or Flight

A plane full of assassins fight over the same target

"...this … OK, it wasn’t really that important. This time, it’s an international cyber-terrorist known only as the Ghost,..."

May 9, 2025 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Lucy Dacus, a Gary Floyd Retrospective, an EXTC, and More Crucial Concerts

Sounds all over town and all over the musical spectrum

"...Czars, do you really even silent cinema, bro? Well, time to make amends for your failures with the Austin..."

May 9, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, May 9-15

"...was consistently at the right place at the right time to record key historical moments. She’s your role model..."

May 9, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

The Handyband Collective Cleans Up the Sound of Home Maintenance

Group of musicians takes odd jobs to the next level

"...from his high-capacity concert producer job. After finishing a full-scale remodel with a motley crew of his former bandmates..."

May 9, 2025 Music Feature by Caroline Drew

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

Arts and culture to fill your days

"...their friendship, a beacon of hope in these terrible times.   – Richard Whittaker PGraph..."

May 9, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Thee Gay Agenda Holds Court

Get your gavel for new variety show Justice Is Served

"...concludes, “it’ll make for a really dumb and fun time.”..."

May 9, 2025 Column by James Scott

Bill Would Ban Teaching DEI Topics in Many College Classrooms

Proposal targets lessons on systemic racism

"...The bill’s language covers not only full courses but also single assignments, exams, or written reflections...."

May 9, 2025 News Feature by Lucciana Choueiry

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