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

Recommended happenings for your calendar's enjoyment

"...earrings and charms – as well as scoring a take-home zine that’ll prove a valuable resource should you choose..."

May 16, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Plan Yourself a Hell of a Summer

Holy-moley, this is one smokin’ hot Summer Events Calendar

"...Founded by rapper/promoter NOOK Turner, this long-running “Black Culture 360 Experience” includes conferences, music performances, and..."

May 16, 2025 Features Feature by Chronicle Staff

Austin FC Coach: My Players Can’t Handle the Heat

What kind of message is Nico Estévez sending here?

"...attempted to drive following the club’s 3-0 loss at home to Minnesota United over the weekend rang so hollow...."

May 9, 2025 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Austin Elders: Meet Mary Lou Gibson, Journalist and Austin’s Voice of Saints

A woman of hundreds of articles and few words

"...in the Diocese of Austin. She says she’ll never run out of saints because there are thousands. But she..."

May 9, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Austin Yards Where Weird Finds a Home

Seven front lawns that push beyond garden gnomes

"...across the city have long used their yards and homes to sculpt, collect, and exhibit artistic creations of all..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by Caroline Drew

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

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...film school continues to spotlight marginalized voices. Like the long-running East Austin Stories class, Call Her Ganda filmmaker PJ..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Momma Are Officially Rock Stars

Indie rockers’ second headline tour lands at Mohawk Sunday

"...“Rockstar,” where the duo laid their intentions bare over grungy guitars and a nod to the Smashing Pumpkins...."

April 30, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Is Austin’s New Arts Umbrella Organization Just in Time or Too Little, Too Late?

After two decades of treating culture and creativity as an afterthought, the city of Austin finally has a real arts department

"...Venues are shuttering at an alarming rate. Organizations are running out of funding. The recent major victim is Big..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Restaurant Review: Micklethwait Craft Meats’ Freshly Opened Brick-and-Mortar

Food truck’s long-awaited Springdale shop keeps up the standard of excellence

"...most carnivores will gladly admit that our city is home to some of the finest smoked meats in the..."

April 25, 2025 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

The Verde Report: Can Late Goal Shake Brandon Vazquez Out of Scoring Slump?

LA Galaxy win could turn out to be a pivotal moment

"...to break a scoreless tie in favor of the home team, and missed. Failed. Did not...."

April 25, 2025 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Art, Eggs, Kink, and Sleaze in This Weekend’s Art Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar consideration

"...Austin theatres, presents this festival favorite in its new home base at the Violet Crown.   – Kimberley Jones..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Strip Mall Spotlight: North Park Shopping Center

Mangonadas, taquerias, supermercados, and more on North Lamar

"...cebollitas and elote en vaso – at this hole-in-the-wall, run by a family with roots in Michoacán. The pastor..."

April 18, 2025 Food Feature by Taylor Holland

Qmmunity: Taking Yourself on a Date

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

"...friends will stick by you even when you stay home to work on your art...."

April 18, 2025 Column by James Scott

The Verde Report: An “Ashamed” Austin FC Must Regain Competitive Spirit After 5-1 Disaster

Vancouver debacle marks pivotal point in season

"...in the club’s next match, a Saturday early afternoon home tilt versus winless LA Galaxy...."

April 18, 2025 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

A Candid Conversation With a Weed Plug

A black-market business owner talks pricing and how underground cannabis retail has evolved in Austin

"...have product XYZ? That’s what I usually get at home.” That’s what people are trying to emulate. And you..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

STAPLE! Comes Back Home to St. Ed’s

The revived indie media expo settles into its second year

"...to meet their audience. However, after a fantastic 15-year run, like so many events it seemed to end with..."

April 10, 2025 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Weekday Events to Make It a Craft Night, Movie Night, Trivia Night, and More

There's also some events during the day

"...video animation), which acts not so much as a truncated retelling of the anime but as its sequel –..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature 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

"...beers? In which case, you better take a Waymo home.   – James Scott Tombstone..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Sitting Down With Your Senator

Sarah Eckhardt goes deep on democracy, womanhood, and our era

"...The conversation covered legacy, womanhood, democracy, and keeping Texas running with a gutted federal government, before she speed-walked off..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

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

Arts and culture abound!

"...Duncan Carson. The former co-host of Sure Thing, the longest-running comedy showcase in Austin – before launching his late-night..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Self Portraits, Carnivals, and Cannibalism in Our Recommended Events

The weekend in arts and culture

"...or in photographs, and of how Kodachrome film and home movies shaped our recent past. Henry is taking the..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

MAGA Moms and the Republican Resistance to School Vouchers

Make education public again

"...chair in Tarrant County. I’m a Christian. I’m a stay-at-home mom, been married for almost 25 years. We’ve got..."

March 21, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Art, Movies, Sports, and More Recommended Events

Pack your weekend with the best happenings around town

"...Crown is sure making a bid to be the home base for folks who love movies about visual art...."

March 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Shrooms, Trolls, and Gaga in This Week’s Recommended Events

Art, crafts, and more weekday fun

"...documentary. Actually, its truer subject is Terry Masear, who runs a hummingbird rescue hotline and rehab out of her..."

March 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

South by Southwest 2026 Reduces to Seven Days

Rolling format ends as fest adapts to life with no convention center

"...its 2026 event. Next year, the main SXSW will run Thursday, March 12 to Wednesday, March 18. Meanwhile SXSW..."

March 16, 2025 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Just One Spark: Disney and the Business of Joy at SXSW

Josh D'Amaro and Alan Bergman on how to make someone's favorite ride

"...he knows the Anaheim parks like his own childhood home. On the classics side, it’s the Matterhorn, but in..."

March 16, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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

John Fogerty, Tom Morello, and Andrew McMahon get chatty

"...of a seasoned act. The band felt right at home beneath the sprawling trees as they expressed their love..."

March 13, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

35 Recommended SXSW Music Acts

From rock to new age to Irish traditional, these are the incoming artists to see

"...whose nasally voice Ace slightly resembles, the MC taps hometown locales (“DEAR HOUSTON”) and inner turmoil (“Going Through It”)..."

March 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Hairy Situations, Pickle Parties, and More Weekend Events

Some non-SXSW arts and culture recommendations

"...journey along their brooding yellow brick road on the run from Lula’s controlling Wicked Witch of the West mother..."

March 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Verde Report: Which Players Will Decide Austin FC’s Fate in 2025?

A closer look at some of the club’s wild cards

"...and the early returns – a 1-0 win at home followed by a 1-0 loss on the road to..."

March 7, 2025 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

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