Hot Luck 2025 Delivered Another Festive Weekend of Cocktails, BBQ, and Good Vibes

ATX’s best food festival smoked, grilled, roasted across town

"...disputed. But when it comes to Austin food festivals, one name always rises to the top, claiming the Best..."

May 28, 2025 Food Post by Taylor Tobin

Educators Hate It, So Why Is Texas Keeping the STAAR Test Alive?

Behind efforts to eliminate the state test that stresses kids out and shuts schools down

"...representative Gina Hinojosa has a story she tells to demonstrate her feelings about STAAR...."

May 23, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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

A smattering of sound suggestions

"...Vibe Vault: A Celebration of Global Music & Heritage..."

May 23, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Crossroads, Crafts, and Close Encounters in Our Recommended Events

The workweek is chockablock with do-able things

"...Monday 19, Hampton Branch Library at Oak Hill..."

May 16, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, May 16-22

"...most successful people aren’t those who merely follow their passion, but those who follow their curiosity. Honoring the guidance..."

May 16, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

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

A Redhead, Pink Pony, and Kaleidoscope in This Weekend’s Events

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...Through May 31, Multiple Locations..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

Cinema, Comics, and Crafts in This Week’s Arts Events

Weekday nights are for arting

"...Monday 5, St. John Branch Library..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Hundreds of public school supporters dressed in red descended on the Capitol Wednesday morning to express opposition to Gov...."

April 18, 2025 News Feature

City May Face Trial Over APD “Culture of Impunity” in Misconduct Investigations

Federal judge sides with plaintiffs in key pre-trial rulings

"...In a rare decision, a federal judge decided that the plaintiffs in a..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...budget analysts delivered the bad news to City Council on April 7 that a budget shortfall is approaching. The..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature

Anti-Death-Penalty Nun Talks “Bible Belt” and “Death Belt” in Austin

She calls execution the “apex” of a flawed punitive system

"...community outreach program. Her recipient was Elmo Patrick “Pat” Sonnier, convicted for rape and murder. It was a particularly..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

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

Arts and culture abound!

"...Now that Elon Musk seems to have gotten bored with the idea..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Crow Bar Reopens on the Eastside With a New Focus on Live Music

Aryn Jonathan Black and Steve Gee rebuild after 2022 arson

"...Charred relics rest on the patio of a grayish-purple warehouse on the outskirts..."

March 27, 2025 Music Post by Angelina Liu

Austin FC Shows Grit and Heart in Road Win Over LAFC

Verde and Black gets scrappy in SoCal

"...It might not win any beauty contests, but Austin FC captured its first signature win of..."

March 16, 2025 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

SXSW Film Review: Luv Ya, Bum!

How Houston Oilers coach Bum Phillips led with kindness

"...sports journalism program. My first thought was, why would anyone want an Englishman who knew nothing about college football..."

March 14, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Ivan Cornejo, Steve Wynn, Cardinals, and More Reviews From Thursday of SXSW

Sonic dispatches from Ireland, Mexico, and the Afro Diaspora

"...California-born, regional Mexico-singing youngster Ivan Cornejo headlined Rolling Stone’s Future of..."

March 14, 2025 Music Post by Kyra Bruce

Crucial Concerts to Enjoy as SXSW Wanes

Embrace the anarchy or wait for the masses to depart

"...Nearly 43 years after opening its doors, iconic local vinyl hub and live music venue Waterloo Records..."

March 14, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

St. Paddy’s Day, SXSnacks, Sailor Moon, and More Weekend Events

Our recommendations for the waning days of the Fest

"...John C. Reilly could probably do anything he wants on stage or screen, after a decadeslong career eliciting laughs..."

March 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Benson Boone, La Sécurité, Ken Pomeroy, and More Reviews From Tuesday of SXSW

Plus: Lars Ulrich pumps up new Apple Vision Pro experience

"...Rolling Stone’s recurring Future of Music showcase launched on Tuesday, which..."

March 12, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

The Common Law

Stand up paddling vs. boating? Restrictions on Lady Bird Lake

"...I went stand-up paddleboarding on Lady Bird Lake last weekend. The weather was great...."

March 7, 2025 Column by Luke Ellis

Bow to the Grandmaster, Austin’s Best New Act Winner

11-piece group talks supergroups, self-mythology, and their “more than a band” family unit

"...a festival, like things are kicking off,” says Nick Leon, sitting on a Nickelodeon logo-colored couch in his living..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Music Feature by Catalina Perez

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

Get out and get loud

"...both of Sound Team, with Ichi Ni San Shi’s Jonathan Horne and more, for a mix of samples, electronics,..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, February 21-27

"...PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Have you been struggling to summon the motivation to start anew in some area of..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

Walkabouts, Rallies, and Carnaval in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

The chilly weekend is heating up

"...Any vagina-having person has felt this title’s truth. (Or knows its cousin,..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

SXSW Conference Taps Issa Rae, Signal and Colossal Leads for Keynotes

Lineup drop also adds Kevin Bacon, Hideo Kojima, Last of Us cast & crew

"...Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon: The woolly mammoth has entered the chat...."

Feb. 11, 2025 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

A Mardi Gras Pre-Party, Improvised Intimacy, and More Recommended Events

Allow us to help sort your weekend out

"...brainchild (lovechild?) of Anna Biller, whose retro homage works on strange feminist levels that reveal themselves as you’re plunged..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Live Music Recommendations for the Week Ahead

Get to know your shows

"...a series presented by the semi-revived Armadillo World Headquarters, honors the cafe’s rich legacy. Tickets are $25 in advance..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

First Look: Cockti

East MLK fried chicken sensation sparks near-immediate success

"...blame him; we do too. It’s part of the reason why people haven’t been able to stay away from..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Food Post by Haris Qureshi

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