Hot Luck, Vibe Vault, No Idea, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

A smattering of sound suggestions

"...performances; blues rock veteran Lara Price; electronic duo Felt Out; indie poppers AZXO; pop rocker Cassio Stella; and composer/local..."

May 23, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Anime, Activism, and Aerodynamics in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Arts and culture abound!

"...cabin by Walden Pond, Sanchez adds a spacey twist. Astronaut “H” lives alone on the moon, harvesting matter for..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Opportunities to Amplify, Educate, and Trailblaze in This Week’s Events

The week ahead is looking bright

"...1. These works dig into our current relationship to beauty as seen through product advertisements – you know, the..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

From dark stories to romantic dance

"...If you’re looking for a cool but nerdy way to celebrate life and love, pop into..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Turkey Day Drama, a Red Hot Patriot, and Scares for the Season in Our Recommended Events

I scream, you scream, we all scream for the weekend!

"...her current landscape of fear and uncertainty. Check it out one more time before it moves to Los Angeles..."

Oct. 11, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...a federal jury rejected voter intimidation allegations against all but one of the group. The jury found one defendant..."

Sept. 27, 2024 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...meddling in our democracy, trying to undermine District Attorney José Garza. Using Federal Communications Commission filings, corporate documents, and..."

Sept. 20, 2024 News Feature

Horror Unearthed: The Return of Confessions of a Serial Killer

The lost Austin horror classic finally gets the respect it deserves

"...It’s said that after the failure of his debut feature, the artsy Eggshells, Tobe Hooper realized that the..."

Aug. 23, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...he was working on construction at the Gigafactory in southeast Travis County when he was fatally electrocuted, KXAN reports...."

Aug. 16, 2024 News Feature

The Psychedelic Renaissance and the Veterans Leading the Charge

Psychedelic healing around Austin and beyond

"...had set. The air inside the maloca, an octagonal hut, was heavy and wet. Gould felt saturated by the..."

July 5, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Spider Sculptures, Gore Feasts, and More Arts Events

Feed your art habit with these recommended events for the week

"...a cross-country car journey that taught us a little about life, a little about love, and a lot about..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

A Boner Bizarre, Improvised Love Stories, and More Arts Events

Get some culture and love this week

"...OUTsider Fest..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...allows for Texas law enforcement officers to make arrests without any federal authorization. Civil rights organizations, including the ACLU,..."

Dec. 22, 2023 News Feature

Deerhoof at Wizard Rodeo and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Austin acts El Combo Oscuro and sleep well. both host album release shows

"...the best shows happening in Austin this week? Check out the Chronicle music team’s handpicked “Crucial Concerts” below or..."

Dec. 1, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

HAAM Day, Ron Carter, and Pecan Street Festival lead our recommended shows

"...fundraiser. You can make a donation – every $100 contributed equals $700 in health care services – or assist..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Jordan Moser's August residency, a pair of Millers, and more recommended Austin shows

"...blunt instruction: "Get your ass back to the wild." But since it's a work of the San Marcos-based, Keeled..."

July 28, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music

Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival

"...All roads lead to Austin come March 13-18. South by Southwest Music 2023 invites over 1,400 artists to..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Hiring More Police Is Not a Great Way to Prevent Murders

A closer look at Austin's growing number of homicides

"...Cities large and small, progressive and conservative, ones that cut their police budgets and ones that increased them, all..."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Anna Sawyer distrusts authority, disrupts class time, and disobeys gender roles as the..."

July 2, 2021 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

The Eighth Street Survivors

They came out to protest police brutality. They were met by a life-altering wave of police violence. Eight months later, they still await justice and change.

"..."I don't mind talking about how it's affecting me, I don't mind talking about..."

Feb. 5, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Shut Up and Drum: Thor Harris Talks Politics and Humanity

We spent election day with local percussive rebel

"...sitting on his templelike front porch. "I'm not sure about politics."..."

July 31, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

A Dangerous Man

At 18, Billy Joe Wardlow took a man’s life. Nearly 30 years later, the state still wants his.

"...of the good guys." Still, the state plans to execute Wardlow on July 8. The Crime, The Trial..."

June 26, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Uncover the Forgotten Wartime Heroism of Marcel Marceau in Resistance

Jesse Eisenberg and UT student-turned-filmmaker Jonathan Jakubowicz find strength in silence

"...French Jewish Resistance. Yet, rather than picking up a gun, Marceau smuggled hundreds of orphaned Jewish children across the..."

May 15, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...suit mayhem, PG (Psycho Goreman) for its world premiere, but he'll also be part of an annual tradition as..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

What You Need to Know About U.S. Senate and House Races in Texas

Early voting in Texas starts Feb. 18, 2020. Here's the view from atop your Texas primary ballot.

"...voted only a month ago – the Nov. 5 constitutional referendum (etc.) election – as we go to press..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

New Salamanders in Our Midst

University of Texas biologists have discovered three new species of groundwater salamander

"...journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the UT team (led by senior author David Hillis) also found..."

Jan. 25, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Food and Music Strike a Chord With These Austin Chefs

We explore the link between the culinary and musical in anticipation of Hot Luck

"...When Aaron Franklin decided to take his backyard smoke-outs to the next level by opening a barbecue trailer..."

May 25, 2018 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Council: At War on Two Wheels

More scooters, a possible interim deal with the APA, and more from City Hall

"...enough on its hands with an electric scooter app flouting its dockless mobility pilot schedule, this past week it's..."

April 20, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Gay Place

1, 2, SXSW is coming for you

"...DJ'ing the night away. Tuesday, bathe yourself in the futuristic sounds of Hey Jellie, the new project of former..."

March 9, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Your Queer Guide to SXSW

Keeping things kweer in 2018

"...returns (March 9-18) to take over Downtown Austin. From free parties to great bands, loads of outta town talent..."

March 2, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

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