Austin Elders: Meet Donald Mace Williams, the 95-Year-Old Ph.D. and Poet

He’s an expert on Beowulf, and he hasn’t stopped writing

"...and scattered scraps of paper with poetry drafts and translations he’s working on. Currently, he’s translating a 19th-century German..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature by Mattea Gallaway

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

Our arts and culture recommendations to keep you busy

"...with a perennial favorite, 1942’s Casablanca. Set during World War II, this multiple Oscar-winning romance starring heavyweights Humphrey Bogart..."

May 23, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Recouping From the Horrors

How do you heal from the headache of our current hellish world?

"...a roach in Qmmunity HQ (my room). Obviously the only way to un-bad my mood is to touch grass..."

May 16, 2025 Column by James Scott

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, May 9-15

"...(April 20-May 20): Classical ballet dancers often seek to convey the illusion of weightlessness through highly stylized movements. Innovative..."

May 9, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

White Weddings, Rock & Roll, and More Crucial Concerts

Dungeon crawling, avant sax, and other amplified options for the week

"...Texas Dungeon Siege..."

May 2, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Explosions in the Sky, Kim Gordon, Dinosaur Jr., and More Reviews From Austin Psych Fest 2025

Alternative nation packs the Far Out Lounge

"...Amphitheater and Far Out Lounge, respectively, last weekend. The Chronicle music team split up to catch shredders of the..."

May 2, 2025 Music Feature by The Music Team

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

A smattering of ways to fill your weekend

"...truer than this Thursday’s tiara-topped triumph of women and non-binary chefs/grillmasters. Under the theme “Dame Prom,” these feminine forces..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Movies, Theatre, Trivia, and More Recommended Events for the Week

Art and culture abound

"...Monday 21, Alamo Village..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Homoscope Is Where the Heart Is

Your best queer week is written in the stars – and this column

"...telling me you’re totally gay. Wait, was that not your question? In any case, time for another edition of..."

April 11, 2025 Column by James Scott

Squirrels, Girls, and Other Pearls in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Acro-Cats, Earth Day, and all manner of arts and culture happenings

"...Thursday 10 - Sunday 13, Indra’s Awarehouse..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

All of Texas' best fests, fairs, fandangos, and fiestas

"...art made with sand, crazy cars parading, and other once-a-year events...."

April 3, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Swans, Swine, and Serial Killers in This Week’s Recommended Events

Get out and get arty

"...Monday 7, Hyperreal Film Club..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Double Scorpio Goes Offline

FDA performs search-and-seizure of beloved VHS cleaner brand

"...Guys, girls, and gender nonconformists: They are coming for our poppers. By “they” I..."

March 21, 2025 Column by James Scott

The Unforgiving Lens: Lucy Lawless Makes Her Documentary Debut With Never Look Away

Actor turns director for life of war photographer Margaret Moth

"...Lucy Lawless is best known as the iconic star of groundbreaking feminist cult fantasy drama Xena: Warrior..."

March 13, 2025 Screens Post

Musician Panels, a Band of Horses Live Set, and More Reviews From Wednesday of SXSW

John Fogerty, Tom Morello, and Andrew McMahon get chatty

"...by Southwest 2025 heated up in more ways than one...."

March 13, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Our Cars Have Become a Treasure Trove of Data. Can We Do Anything About It?

Potential for hacking and tracking loom large

"...cars. This idea has been at the center of Elon Musk’s pitch to investors for years. “We should be..."

March 12, 2025 News Post by Benton Graham

Aiko, Jurassic 5’s Soup, Quiet Light, and More Reviews From Monday of SXSW

Music fest kicks off with a bang

"...this exchanging of schedules usually results in at least one alteration, as us music lovers talk up the acts..."

March 11, 2025 Music Post by Miranda Garza

Qmmunity: For Queers By Queers Fest Recs and More

Mostly unofficial SXSW recos, local non-Fest fun, and Oscars complaints this week in Qmmunity

"...I can’t believe that French lady sang her bad song rather than mention trans people at the Oscars. I..."

March 7, 2025 Column by James Scott

The Chronicle Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

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

"...greatest heroes, but there's still some avenging to be done. Now Captain America: Brave New World, the 35th feature..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Valentine's and Beyond With This Weekend's Recommended Events

From dark stories to romantic dance

"...into this pre-Valentine’s party offering unique fun and discovery. Beyond scoping out the museum’s fascinating exhibits and learning about..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Travel news for history buffs, art appreciators, foodies, and more

"...Check out the glider museum, send your love a special Valentine, and join a Mardi Gras..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Dan Patrick Proposes Massive Boost for Film Incentives ... But There's a Catch

Is Texas' lieutenant governor lining up cash for a culture war?

"...Dan Patrick says he wants to provide half a billion dollars for incentives to get film and TV production..."

Jan. 27, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fusebox Facts, Sullivan’s Travels, and More Recommended Events

Some recommendations for the week ahead

"...Monday 27, Alamo Mueller..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: The L Stands for Lynchian

Taking a page from the late Lynch’s book to deal with the current evil afoot

"...So, last Thursday one of Earth’s coolest left for the lodge – so..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Column by James Scott

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

Arts and culture happenings for the weekend

"...Marine Kimono Plays Music Made for Rabbits..."

Jan. 24, 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

"...Apple TV+ half-hour series from Seth Rogen and just one of the over 100 features and TV shows, plus..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Volleyball, Dalí, and Feminists Rule This Week’s Recommended Events

Arts and culture for the work-week socializer

"...“Salvador Dalí: Masterpieces From the Argillet Collection Archives”..."

Jan. 10, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: New Queers Resolutions

This year, we’re all resolving to be resolute

"...the new year, and I haven’t made any progress on my resolutions. Somehow, even returning to my baseline from..."

Jan. 10, 2025 Column by James Scott

Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat

Colonialism, the Cold War, and jazz collide in engrossing documentary

"...Directed by: Johan Grimonprez...."

Jan. 3, 2025 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Day Trips & Beyond: January Events Roundup

Texas welcomes 40th historic site, Balmorhea news, and more

"...It’s 2025 and time to get your daytrippin’ shoes on for another year of fun..."

Dec. 28, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

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