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

Sounds all over town and all over the musical spectrum

"...Beat sets, film screenings inside, and live riches include: one-stop Seattle drummer/producer/MC Kassa Overall, Detroit counterpart Quelle Chris, local..."

May 9, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Austin FC Suffers Worst Home Loss In Club History to Minnesota United

Head coach offers head-scratching defense of 3-0 loss

"...and Black lost for the third time in four games Saturday night, this time at home to Minnesota United..."

May 4, 2025 Sports Post 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

"...schedule rivals that of a veteran tourer. Making a stop at Austin Blues Festival on Saturday, the Australian’s one..."

May 2, 2025 Music Feature by The Music Team

Austin Filmmakers Head to Tribeca

Local films Leads and Man Finds Tape are NYC bound

"...teacher, while Love & Air Sex's Justin Arnold (Pit Stop) is back in the fold as ambitious reprobate Merritt...."

April 16, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...scientists at Texas biotech firm Colossal Biosciences are bigger Game of Thrones fans than Jurassic Park fans, because they..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature

CAMP Film Fest Brings Online to the IRL Theatre

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

"...D: Aidan Gallagher & Sam Conine When a stolen game piece threatens their long-running campaign, a group of D&D..."

April 9, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

McConaughey and Harrelson Ask Texas Senators for New Film Incentives

New fund would smooth out cash crunches ... for culture warriors

"...and then Texas could get out of the incentives game - well, cute idea, but tell that to California...."

April 1, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Thank You Very Much

Doc explores the unknowable comic genius Andy Kaufman

"...he was also a dangerous iconoclast whose performances didn’t stop at the edge of the stage. “He’s playing with..."

March 28, 2025 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Self Portraits, Carnivals, and Cannibalism in Our Recommended Events

The weekend in arts and culture

"...resources table, live music to creative activities and lawn games, and a busy artist’s market bustling with trans-made wares...."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Art, Movies, Sports, and More Recommended Events

Pack your weekend with the best happenings around town

"...You’ve heard “Tom Stoppard” and “Shakespeare” in the same breath before; he won..."

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

No Badge Necessary at These Live Music Recommendations

Crucial concerts for the week ahead

"...Print’s not dead! Stop saying we’re dead! If you need more proof than..."

March 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Advocacy, Art, and More Recommended Events

What to do this week that isn't SXSW

"...process is rigged, y’all) but opponents hope they can stop it on the House floor.   – Brant Bingamon..."

March 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Best of “Best of Austin”

Wondering what to do while you’re visiting Austin? Just ask our readers.

"...There are bridges to cross the lake and just stop to take in the unique beauty that is Austin.”..."

March 7, 2025 Arts Feature

Flying Lotus on Moving in Front of the Camera in Ash

The musician-turned-filmmaker on leveling up in his SXSW Headliner

"...Ash. “I went, 'OK, It’s almost like a video game. I know this stuff. I know what it needs...."

March 7, 2025 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Hairy Situations, Pickle Parties, and More Weekend Events

Some non-SXSW arts and culture recommendations

"...with what they call “Country-ass drink specials” and “horseshoe games.” Yee-haw!   – James Scott The Muppet Movie..."

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

Love Letters, Pro Wrestling, and More Recommended Events

Your weekdays are spoken for

"...It’s been 20 years since a stop-motion animated feature won the Academy Award for Best Animated..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Caroline Rose Ditches Spotify and Live Nation for an Old-School Album Rollout

Alt-pop artist embraces a “slug mentality”

"...If the music industry is a game, Caroline Rose is one of many musicians who are..."

Feb. 5, 2025 Music Post by Caroline Drew

City Council Gets Its Head in the Game

With only one first-term Trump-era vet and several rookies, Council squares up

"...connect Cap Metro’s Red Line – which has a stop in D6 – to the new Dell Children’s Hospital..."

Jan. 31, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Arts and Culture Events for the Week Ahead

Get up to something good

"...fraud. Happy watching!   – James Scott Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping Sing-Along Party..."

Jan. 31, 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

"...Drop Director: Christopher Landon, Producers: Jason Blum, Michael Bay, Brad Fuller, Cameron..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Luv Doc: Your Volley

Pickleball matches aren’t won on the sidelines

"...and way out of my league, but I can’t stop thinking about her...."

Jan. 10, 2025 Column by The Luv Doc

Gift Guide: Embrace the Absurd With These Whimsical Gifts

Prezzies for and about pool sharks, pools, and sharks

"...they form a wild-ride soundtrack for a totally bitchin’ game of pool...."

Dec. 6, 2024 Features Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Council Updates Austin’s 100-Year Water Forward Plan

Amid increasing drought, conservation goals require customers’ help

"...Director Shay Ralls Roalson told Council that it’s “a game changer for us. We’re all about using this portal..."

Dec. 6, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

The Luv Doc: A Culinary Mount Everest

You can’t expect starving people in buckle shoes to make smart choices

"...He’s being a jerk. You should stop cooking for him immediately until he can properly communicate..."

Nov. 29, 2024 Column by The Luv Doc

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...it – is asking a District Court judge to stop that from happening. Read more online...."

Oct. 25, 2024 News Feature

A Surreal Party, a Dead Parade, and More Recommended Events

Liven up your weekend with these undead events

"...the general populace in 1996 and has yet to stop influencing young women to be the weirdos since then...."

Oct. 25, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin’s Best Breweries of 2024, Power Ranked!

Welcome to Top of the Hops IX

"...It’s the taproom you take eager out-of-towners to on stop number one. Sprinkleworks doesn’t quite spark the same warm..."

Oct. 17, 2024 Food Post by Eric Puga

1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10     NEXT ›    34 »