A Medley of Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills That Are About to Become Law

The Lege didn’t lose interest in restricting queerness this year

"...the GOP-controlled House and Senate filed over 200 bills targeting the queer community – with the majority aimed at..."

June 6, 2025 News Feature by Levi Langley

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Abortion Pill Bill Seems Dead: In a time when..."

May 30, 2025 News Feature

Day Trips: Brackenridge Park, San Antonio

Alamo City park is more than a picnic spot

"...Brackenridge Park in San Antonio has 126 years of..."

May 30, 2025 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

KhushFest, Kung Fu, and Clueless in Our Recommended Events

You pretty much can't avoid culture this weekend

"...No matter when you got here, you were too..."

May 30, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Opinion: The War Against Humanity (Hint: AI Is Winning)

Why we must be more mindful of our use of AI and reconnect with our surroundings

"...control. Chaos reigns as robots begin an uprising against humanity. As focus turns to these dramatic science-fiction fears, the..."

May 23, 2025 Column by Henry Pham

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

Our arts and culture recommendations to keep you busy

"...When the profound connection between dog and human has become fetishized and monetized for clicks, where’s a..."

May 23, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Inaugural Austin Theatre Critics Awards Drop 2024-2025 Nominees

Delicious drama of awards anticipation

"...Time to believe in miracles. Behold, the resurrection of..."

May 21, 2025 Arts Post by Cat McCarrey

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Musk “could end up with more power over the human exchange of information than any previous person has ever..."

May 16, 2025 News Feature

The Opera, a Laboratorio, and One Wild Nothing in This Week’s Crucial Concerts

Shoegaze, black metal, jazz, punk, and more

"...legacy act concluded Decibel magazine’s annual road binge. Every human in the venue bought a Mayhem tee that night...."

May 16, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

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

Recommended happenings for your calendar's enjoyment

"...Crown Players and DSYDT have crafted a piece exploring “human connection.” Led by local choreographer Toni Bravo, with guest..."

May 16, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Bill Would Ban Teaching DEI Topics in Many College Classrooms

Proposal targets lessons on systemic racism

"...House Bill 2548, introduced by Republican Rep. Cody Harris,..."

May 9, 2025 News Feature by Lucciana Choueiry

New Music Venue ConcertDome Combines Candlelight Concerts With the Sphere

A string quartet performs in immersive space starting May 9

"...ConcertDome founder Tom Yaron, a Denver-based violinist, got the..."

May 7, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

“Economic Censorship”: The Devastation of the NEA Grants Cut Grows

After Trump administration rule change, fears mount for future of arts

"...The alliance was one of thousands of groups around..."

May 7, 2025 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Yards Where Weird Finds a Home

Seven front lawns that push beyond garden gnomes

"...undoubtedly intentionally arranged. Often they have materials in common: human and animal figurines, bowling balls, wooden skis, scrap metal...."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by Caroline Drew

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Protester Says UT Hiding Something: UT officials are using..."

May 2, 2025 News Feature

The Legend of Ochi

Storytelling sorcery meets movie magic in this A24 fantasy adventure

"...goblins of the woods that steal sheep and murder humans. This is where Maxim (Dafoe) roams and roars, a..."

April 25, 2025 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Don’t Drink That Water: The deadly algae is back!..."

April 25, 2025 News Feature

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

"...The final straw seemingly came in 2024 when, after..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Psych, Blues, and Conjunto Festivals Headline Our Crucial Concerts

This week's recommended live offerings

"...Hiss, then returned last year to touch off more human tsunamis, including this month’s “Outburst of Annoyance” live single..."

April 25, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

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

A smattering of ways to fill your weekend

"...the transformative tale of a mermaid longing to be human. The gracefulness of dance fits well under the sea...."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips: Statue of Union, Sugar Land

Houston-area statue rises to third-tallest in the U.S.

"...The Statue of Union towers over the flat urban..."

April 18, 2025 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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

Recommended happenings for your calendar consideration

"...Human rights and access to health care are increasingly under..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

Art and culture abound

"...follows a cast of wacky characters as they navigate human drama in the fictional hamlet Virgil, Texas, set to..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Feeding the Soul With Immersive Theatre at Boggy Creek Farm

Co-creator Jade Fusco talks about Fables From the Farm

"...when co-creator Jade Fusco still studio’d at Museum of Human Achievement – just down Springdale from debut and upcoming..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Does Dan Patrick Even Understand the Cannabis Industry He’s Trying to Kill?

Texas Lege’s draconian bills are making even the stoners frustrated

"...a December press release that claimed consumable hemp retailers “target your children” and that the products were “life-threatening.”..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

Sitting Down With Your Senator

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

"...The Austin Chronicle: Let’s start with what makes you..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

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

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

"...That execution took place April 5, 1984. Since then,..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

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

Arts and culture abound!

"...godly Forest Spirit, a feminist captain of industry, a human girl raised by wolves, and a million tiny kodama..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

Get out and get arty

"...googly eyes are completely opposing. Caine acted like a human and treated the Muppets as such. Curry was a..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Muralist Mila Sketch Celebrates a Decade of Creativity in Austin

Innovative immigrant artist on her approach, future, and love affair with the city

"...You’ve likely seen Mila Sketch’s artwork all throughout Austin..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by Julie Royce

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