Plan Yourself a Hell of a Summer

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

"...Birch to bring her sky-high blond bouffant and blue face to Bat City, ready to show us how the..."

May 16, 2025 Features Feature by Chronicle Staff

Austin FC Coach: My Players Can’t Handle the Heat

What kind of message is Nico Estévez sending here?

"...with anxieties most of us “regular people” don’t often face...."

May 9, 2025 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Kingfish, Mavis Staples, Antone’s Allstars, and More Reviews From Austin Blues Festival 2025

Soul and jam sessions galore at Moody Amphitheater

"...Taj Farrant isn’t your average 15-year-old. His face-melting guitar solos mirror that of a seasoned blues guitarist,..."

May 2, 2025 Music Feature by The Music Team

Until Dawn

Survival horror inspired by a video game

"...reviewed at press time. Adapted from the 2015 video game, this survival horror follows a group of friends trapped..."

April 25, 2025 Movie Review

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

A smattering of ways to fill your weekend

"...ink, and fabric paintings with ironically punchy names. The surfaces almost recall a scrapbooking sensibility with neon pinks and..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Anti-Death-Penalty Nun Talks “Bible Belt” and “Death Belt” in Austin

She calls execution the “apex” of a flawed punitive system

"...parked in a quiet area after the homecoming football game. Sonnier confessed later that he and his brother pretended..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...for shooting a Black Lives Matter protester in the face with crowd control munitions in 2020. The charges against..."

April 4, 2025 News Feature

Self Portraits, Carnivals, and Cannibalism in Our Recommended Events

The weekend in arts and culture

"...we argue over, what we determinedly misremember in the face of evidence. Former Austinite Kyle Henry started making his..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Cats With Purrrpose

From the Eastside to South Austin, these feline employees are the cat’s meow

"...child Stormy, work starts with a snack and “mouse game,” as Perkins puts it, where she hurls a toy..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Art, Movies, Sports, and More Recommended Events

Pack your weekend with the best happenings around town

"...this scene in 1997’s Lost Highway – when a white-faced Robert Blake terrorizes a saxophone-wielding Bill Pullman with only..."

March 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Crucial Concerts to Enjoy as SXSW Wanes

Embrace the anarchy or wait for the masses to depart

"...and KMFA present Power Up: The Art of Video Game Music..."

March 14, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Strip Mall Spotlight: Crossroads Shopping Center

Selling my soul down at the Chili’s

"...touchscreen on the table for contactless payment or video games, and NO NAPKINS...."

March 14, 2025 Food Feature by Taylor Holland

SXSW Film Review: Baby Doe

An empathetic look at pregnancy denial and its consequences

"...Doe opens with a happy family playing a board game. Minutes into the film, the mother is questioned about..."

March 8, 2025 SXSW Post by Jessi Cape

No Badge Necessary at These Live Music Recommendations

Crucial concerts for the week ahead

"...he going out? As the bluesy rocker belting out Faces-style raunch fests like “Stay With Me” and “Hot Legs”?..."

March 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Advocacy, Art, and More Recommended Events

What to do this week that isn't SXSW

"...effort, the man is less interested in burying his face into fellow criminal Fujiko Mine’s chest and more invested..."

March 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Chronicle Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

As Captain America enters a Brave New World, every MCU film reviewed

"...Tony Stark outing himself as ol' shellhead- changed the game for the mysterious superhero thing...."

Feb. 14, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Mardi Gras Pre-Party, Improvised Intimacy, and More Recommended Events

Allow us to help sort your weekend out

"...et al.), bourbon & rum barrel-aged beers on tap, games, and live zydeco and traditional Cajun music. Free entry..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

We Give Two Thumbs Up to These Weekend Events

Arty and culture-y things to get up to

"...8pm. The nearness of beer could occasion a drinking game – maybe every time somebody wears a truly ridonk..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...surrealist comedy starring David Oyelowo, and the intriguing Happy Face. Director Michael Showalter's newest project is a massive shift..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Witness This Weekend's Recommended Arts and Culture Events

Sarah Silverman, 80s Night, sustainable sculpting, and more

"...to the office worker looking to up their small-talk game. Whatever you’re looking for in the often-cringey but always-fun..."

Jan. 3, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Weekend Events to Get You to the New Year

Movies, art, drag performances, and more

"...movie than that.   – Carys Anderson Teens Only Game Day..."

Dec. 27, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Little Women, Big Games, and More Recommended Weekend Events

Get in the spirit with these arts and cultural happenings

"...pass a canine without making the stupidest “aw, puppers!” face. So an event where I can bring my kids..."

Dec. 20, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Reflections on This Section

What were Editor James’ top 10 Qmmunity interviews?

"...In 2024, I did interviews that showed myriad qmmunity facets, all of them more shining than the last. Here..."

Dec. 13, 2024 Column by James Scott

District 7 Runoff Is a Battle Between Austin’s New and Old Political Generations

Mike Siegel and Gary Bledsoe face off Dec. 14

"...more youthful, leftist organizing groups like Equity Action, Ground Game TX, and Democratic Socialists of America. But younger voters..."

Dec. 6, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Turkey Prep, Indigenous Films, and More Weekday Events

Events to attend before you're too stuffed to move

"...Golden Age of Hollywood that doesn’t feature the distinctive face of Peter Lorre – those bulging eyes, that clammy..."

Nov. 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Right-Wingification of UT

Texas targets liberal enemies within one of the top U.S. schools

"...Rufo stiffened. The muscles in his face froze. He spoke and his words came fast, pitched..."

Nov. 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin Studio Tour, Mighty Texas Dog Walk, and More Recommended Events

Things to keep you busy this weekend

"...and everyone’s on the top of their 1993 cuteness game – including a baby Gaby Hoffmann.   – James..."

Nov. 15, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Regret Posting

Editor James reflects on his middle-school regrets and how they relate to today

"...my mom laughed and said “What is on your face?” These are all actions I look back on with..."

Nov. 8, 2024 Column by James Scott

The Luv Doc: Too Much Closeness

Or how to develop resting bitch face

"...then go back to watching TV, playing a video game or whatever. No “Hi!” No “Nice to see you!”..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Column by The Luv Doc

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...York Times Magazine took a close look at the “game theory” presented by Adam Przeworski, a political scientist. He..."

Nov. 1, 2024 News Feature

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