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

Movies, spelling, and more weekday fun

"...butts heads with her own father over choosing modern dance over ballet. Social expectations get broken; love comes from..."

May 30, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

"...come up with these songs that were anti-drugs, anti-crime, anti-gang violence. I had to learn how to make them..."

May 30, 2025 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

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

Sounds all over town and all over the musical spectrum

"...the Roaring Twenties – the word “jazz” once again dances on the lips of youth. Today, that ranges from..."

May 9, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Pop, Metal, Jazz, and Some Unclassifiable Crucial Concerts

Your guide to the week in live sound

"...record has begun. The Austin natives will release the Dancer EP in an unspecified coming month, but single “Dancer..."

March 21, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Art, Movies, Sports, and More Recommended Events

Pack your weekend with the best happenings around town

"...includes drag by Gothess Jasmine, composer Graham Reynolds, ballet dancer Alexandra Achieng Ligawa, comedian/actress Lee Eddy, and film pro..."

March 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Brass Bands, Russian Circles, Swindlers, and More Crucial Concerts

Get out and get loud

"...Blakchyl, Thelonious Love, Flow Sunshine Flow, and b. Spoke; dance from burlesque performer Tia Boyd and pole professional SPICE;..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

A Winter Formal, a Yellow Brick Ball, and More Recommended Events

Arts and culture happenings for the weekend

"...your “bias” because this night dedicated to Kpop promises dance performances, a live DJ, photo ops, and more. This..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Review: On the Ground at Levitation 2024

Gang of Four, Swirlies, Slowdive, and more highlights from the four-day fest

"...Joyful and political, Gang of Four’s Friday sunset slot at Far Out Lounge..."

Nov. 8, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Levitation, a Cumbia Halloween, Jazz Hall of Fame, and More Crucial Concerts

From spooky to undead and beyond, these are the shows to see

"...Far Out Lounge is particularly stacked with shows featuring Gang of Four, the Jesus Lizard, Dry Cleaning, Slowdive, and..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Ravyn Lenae, Spoon, the Magnetic Fields, and More Crucial Concerts

Plan your week in music with a little help from these recommendations

"...an R&B student.   – Carys Anderson Austin Ghoul Gang Movie & Music Night..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Your Weekend Events Shopping Already Done for You!

Recommended arts and music events for your perusal

"...the giant feet, who loves his bear and can dance to a beat? Big Bird! Oh yeah. And now,..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Ghost Funk, Fast Devo, an Elliott Smith Tribute, and More Crucial Concerts

Plan your week in live music with a little help

"...The Hard Way Blues album, alongside The Zac Schulze Gang.   – Tim Stegall Ghost Funk Orchestra..."

Aug. 2, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Magda, Mélat, Madam Radar, and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the week in Austin

"...(the wittily aggressive ...Is Committed) and is bringing the gang to town to wrap up a tour that celebrates..."

June 28, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Riddle of Fire

Three kids embark on an epic quest on a lazy, golden summer day

"...way that beloved juvenile adventures like The Apple Dumpling Gang pulled off (just swap moonshine-chugging hillbillies for 40-swigging thirtysomethings)...."

March 22, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

A.L. West at a Bookstore, and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Stop by Stalefish’s album release or Jonathan Toubin’s Soul Clap

"...with innumerable injuries, he miraculously recovered and continued energizing dance floors. His annual Austin appearance includes a $100 cash..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Music Column by Carys Anderson

Free Week’s Big Weekend and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Plus back-to-back gigs from Cactus Lee, Runner and Bobby

"...and Pussy Gillette promise a master class in psych, dance punk, alternative, and garage.  – Carys Anderson DEMO 2022..."

Jan. 5, 2024 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Future Gladiators and Fantastical Stories Mark the Literary Year in Review

Pulled from the shelves

"...of late, here's one that really hits the mark. Chain-Gang All-Stars (Vintage, 432 pp., $18), the debut novel from..."

Dec. 29, 2023 Arts Feature by Jay Trachtenberg

Austin's Hip-Hop Pioneers, in Their Own Words

The Austin History Center-archived rappers and industry innovators share stories

"...collective expanded to include up to 25 singers, rappers, dancers, and DJs, including key Coolys Juana Marshall Esperanza, Rikeisha..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Roxane Gay, Tim O’Brien Join Texas Book Festival Lineup

Full author roster revealed for November fest

"...Nourish You and Your Family) Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah (Chain Gang All Stars) Sylvia Aguilar Zéleny (Trash) Charles Alcorn (Beneath..."

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

The Best Things We Saw at Oblivion Access 2023: Earth, BEAK>, GEL, and More

Highlights from year two of the underground Austin music festival

"...Swans co-founder Jarboe later that night. – Rachel Rascoe Dance and Dark Comedy with BEAK>..."

June 19, 2023 Music Post by Wayne Lim

The Best Things We Saw at Austin Psych Fest 2023

Toro y Moi, Automatic, and more highlight homegrown festival’s return

"...place of postmodern Malian acid blues. Though they didn’t dance as much as Touré might’ve liked (credit the late..."

May 1, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

SXSW Music 2023: The Best Things We Saw on Wednesday

A primo Tiger Den showcase, iLe, Hermanos Gutiérrez, and more

"...of SXSW. Thankfully, when Gyn busted out a Drain Gang cover late in the set, a group of Zoomers..."

March 16, 2023 SXSW Post by Julian Towers

Unofficial Parties & Free Shows to See During South by Southwest

The Chronicle’s recommended concerts for the coming week

"...Music Hall of Famer’s hard-driving accordion and traditional Louisiana dance hall sound. Austin icon and armadillo purveyor Jim Franklin..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

JID & Smino’s Luv Is 4ever Tour Goes Berserk on Valentine’s Day

Sold-out Stubb’s co-headline ends in high-octane rap blitz

"...showcase at Stubb’s in 2019, while his latter Zoink Gang comrade provided a dashing display at Emo’s a month..."

Feb. 15, 2023 Music Post by Derek Udensi

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...Little Richard: I Am Everything, which just played at Sundance. Also making the trip from Park City are the..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Raul's in Overdrive: "Have a Good Time, Get in Free, and Drink Some Beer"

Enter 1978, when Austin punk meets San Antonio’s the Next and Dallas’ the Nervebreakers

"...sewer pipe that covered one entire wall along the dance floor, and people who weren't dressed like British punk,..."

Dec. 23, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Deer, Otoboke Beaver, Nikki Lane, BLK ODYSSY, and more recommended live shows

"...Feral Birth, at psych-rock haven Hotel Vegas with a gang of fellow travelers. The Stargazer Lillies – the sweet..."

Oct. 21, 2022 Music Column by Christina Garcia

Unstoppable, Paramore Decade-Hops into New Chapter at ACL Fest

With a PinkPantheress cameo and Flea birthday tribute

"...AmEx onlookers grooved and cheered while Williams and the gang tossed their hair and sprinkled spontaneous melodies into the..."

Oct. 17, 2022 Music Post by Kriss Conklin

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Carrie Rodriguez's Laboratorio, itchy-O, Fontaines D.C., Ash Lauryn, Nas & Wu-Tang, and more

"...Salmon, and, of course, the man himself, with whatever gang of wackjobs and ne'er-do-wells he rounds up as sidekicks. –..."

Sept. 23, 2022 Music Column by Christina Garcia

Medusa

Brazilian religious/political allegory loses its venomous bite

"...make the viewer uncomfortable. Slowly it’s revealed that the dance is being seen on the phone by a young..."

Aug. 12, 2022 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

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