Affordable Art, Cine Las Americas, Adult Books, and More Weekend Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar's enjoyment

"...Art Basel this year? Can’t afford even a painting of a private jet? That’s where you may be wrong,..."

May 16, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Springtime Socializing

Here, take these LGBTQ events to protect you against the incoming horrors

"...(no connection, I’m sure), the UK ruled in favor of body searches for anyone trying to enter a woman's..."

April 25, 2025 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Taking Yourself on a Date

Make sure to make time for the coolest queer you know, aka you.

"...morning pages. This is because I am also a professional writer, which means my sleep schedule is done 80%..."

April 18, 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

"...that’s a little true with Ventanas, a new revival of contemporary circus troupe Cirque Vida’s show that first premiered..."

April 11, 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

"...The Marvel Cinematic Universe has lost its greatest heroes, but there's still some avenging to be done. Now..."

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

"...Witch was shot in the Sixties or Seventies, all soft, blown-out Technicolor and dreamy score with a meandering vibes-based..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Splash Into the Season

Trying to stay holly and jolly in spite of the horrors, you know.

"...season wakes from its turkey-dinner-induced slumber for another round of consumerist fun. I’m no saint, though I definitely know..."

Dec. 6, 2024 Column by James Scott

A Drag Fest, Nutcracker, and Puppets in This Week’s Events

Lots of weekend events to keep you occupied

"...raise you to respect drag performers because any child of mine would need to be appreciative of the arts...."

Dec. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Art on Waller Creek, Drag on Congress, and More Recommended Events

Step outside and appreciate some art

"...woodworker, and dungeon master” Cooper McBean. Through a series of tones bounced off resonating panels as well as into..."

Nov. 8, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Halloween Events for Kids, Adults, and All-Around Freaks

It's time to get scared or spooked or possibly amused

"...G. Benes Science Shows respectively, plus tunes from School of Rock’s the B Team, this’ll make all previous holidays..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Record Store Day, Formula 1, Dyke March, and More Event Recommendations

Your weekend is spoken for

"...love a good scare? How about a few dozen of them, each terrifying and unique? That’s what the newly..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Live From Saturday Night, It’s Jason Reitman!

Behind the scenes of the re-creation of the first ever SNL

"...the establishment, aided and hindered by an endless cavalcade of supporting characters who would all merit their own biopic...."

Oct. 10, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Azrael

Samara Weaving stars in E.L. Katz’s folkloric horror

"...Weaving, Victoria Carmen Sonne, Sebastian Bull Sarning and Eero Milonoff...."

Sept. 27, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest Review: AJ Goes to the Dog Park

Silly story of a man becoming mayor has handcrafted charm

"...world premiere at this year’s Fantastic Fest as part of the Burnt Ends sidebar, it’s definitely-not-a-sequel-but-still-kinda to their 2014..."

Sept. 23, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest Announces 2024 Lineup

Love of out-there cinema brings Terrifier 3, The Wild Robot

"...Terrifying clowns, wild robots, and the sound of chainsaws echoing across Austin! Fantastic Fest, the Alamo Drafthouse’s..."

Aug. 15, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Deadpool & Wolverine

Marvel mash-up has a blast

"...The fan service runs deep. Yes, it’s the return of two of superherodom’s biggest stars, made even more miraculous..."

July 26, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

The story is lacking but the spectacle is stupendous

"...George Miller is a master visualist. Of that, there is no doubt, so let’s get that..."

May 24, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

David Dastmalchian Welcomes Satan to the Set of Late Night With the Devil

From Svengoolie to Carson, the hosts that made the horror

"...Berwin, Illinois, a city best known as the butt of jokes by horror movie host Svengoolie. So how did..."

April 26, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Austin Chronic: Cheech and Chong and Toking With a Troll

Stoner icons materialize for surprise C-boy’s appearance

"...recent Monday night. I was on the back deck of C-Boy’s – getting in the right headspace and talking..."

March 29, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Film Review: Azrael

The left behind navigate a supernatural horror

"...firestorm by daring to suggest that the visual medium of cinema should rely primarily on the image, not words...."

March 11, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Falling for The Fall Guy and the Joy of Practical Stunts

Powerhouse moviemaking couple David Leitch and Kelly McCormick team up with Ryan Gosling

"...The greatest magic of the movies is making you think that a megastar..."

March 8, 2024 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...South by Southwest audiences have seen the artier side of Ryan Gosling with films like the Austin-shot Song to..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

ColdTowne Theater: Always in Motion

The comedy venue is home to diverse audiences and performers, but needs a permanent home of its own

"..."Every body perseveres in its state of being at rest or of moving uniformly straight forward,..."

Jan. 5, 2024 Arts Feature by Valerie Lopez

Rooster Teeth Cancels RTX 2024

No annual convention for the local streaming studio

"...event that locals overlooked. The annual convention drew tens of thousands of fans of the nerd-friendly streaming studio to..."

Dec. 20, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Free Week Announces January 2024 Lineup, and More Music News

Power Trip reunited at Mohawk; Sonic Guild divvied grants at ACL Live

"...Free Week announced the first wave of performers for the 2024 edition of the festival including..."

Dec. 7, 2023 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Qmmunity: Clowning Around

Queer embarrassment artist Andie Flores brings her show about "a clown idiot" to Crashbox

"...by Ph.D. student and "embarrassment artist" Andie Flores' reprise of her hourlong stage show To Get There... You Must..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Column by James Scott

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

Full author roster revealed for November fest

"...exalted purpose: the Texas Book Festival’s annual free celebration of all things books and bookish...."

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

Qmmunity: Pumpkin Spice Homoscopes

The seasons are changing, so find a new queer event to enjoy!

"...all feeling the autumnal shift – the carefree skip of summer turned to a more thoughtful fall-time gait. While..."

Sept. 8, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: The Gay Place Rides Again

Original Chron legend Kate X Messer talks "Qmmunity"/"The Gay Place" origins

"...X Messer approached then-Chronicle publisher Louis Black at the office mailboxes with an idea. In Messer's recollection, the idea..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: A Creative Storm Front

Front Festival hits Austin with a storm of great creative showcases over Labor Day weekend

"...those hoping for rain.) The Front Festival, a gathering/celebration of women and LGBTQ creators, hits Austin Aug. 31 and..."

Aug. 25, 2023 Column by James Scott

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