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

Arts and culture abound!

"...workshops to get everyone movin’ and groovin’.   – James Scott Dune..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Our Recommended Events Include Broods, Books, and Barking Buddies

The weekdays are filled with events worth leaving the house

"...put by the Chron’s own Qmmunity & Calendar Editor James Scott, who programmed this one for Hyperreal. Be there..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

A Winter Formal, a Yellow Brick Ball, and More Recommended Events

Arts and culture happenings for the weekend

"...go with your Butterfly Bar mixed bev.   – James Scott Comedy Benefit for L.A. Fire Relief..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Field Guide Festival Returns to Celebrate Ties Between Local Farmers and Restaurants

Food festival to feature 65 local chefs and farmers

"...Faccio & Aurora Torrado Arroyo (Mercado Sin Nombre) and James Brown (Barton Springs Mill)..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Food Post by Maryam Ahmed

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...on women along the way. Cast: Christopher Tramantana, Asa James, Celester Rich, Richard Cooper, Sam Gilroy, Ron Palais, Michael..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Punk, Noise, and Dolly in This Week’s Crucial Concerts

Shows to see this weekend and beyond

"...song shootout for the faint of heart...   – James Scott We Are the Asteroid..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Volleyball, Dalí, and Feminists Rule This Week’s Recommended Events

Arts and culture for the work-week socializer

"...on Planet Roboworld, or eat my dust.   – James Scott The Book Club Was Better: Stephen King’s The..."

Jan. 10, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: New Queers Resolutions

This year, we’re all resolving to be resolute

"...But James, I hear you say, what does self-improvement even look..."

Jan. 10, 2025 Column by James Scott

Dungeons & Dragons, Trivia, Comics, and More Recommended Events

It's a new year! Why not try some new things?

"...for yesterday’s guitar-wielding heroes isn’t solely the domain of James Mangold’s directorial oeuvre. Nay, nay: In 1987, filmmaker Robert..."

Jan. 3, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

Lots of weekend events to keep you occupied

"...AIDF all on your silly little own.   – James Scott Winter Wanderland..."

Dec. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

A Dictator, a Weird Wednesday, and an Election in This Week's Events

We're not stressed about the week ahead at all!

"...us.” Fingers crossed we see that future.   – James Scott Mr. Smith Goes to Washington..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

In Round Rock, Vandals Target Candidate Signs

Round Rock ISD continues to look out for far-right candidates

"...Running for Weston and Bone’s seats are, respectively, James Steele and April Guerra. Guerra is a newcomer to..."

Nov. 1, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

Catch up on Lone Star State news and plan some fall fun

"...good tacos. Marcus Baskerville, brewmaster and co-founder of the James Beard-nominated brewery, was seeking investors after co-founder Mike Holt..."

Oct. 4, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Floral Realness, a John Aielli Experience, Spooky Movies, and More Recommended Events

Fill your weekend with the wild and weird

"...[her children] up for independence and self-sufficiency.”   – James Scott Sip & Shop – A Benefit for Austin..."

Oct. 4, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Texas Book Festival Unveils Full Author Lineup for 2024

Matthew McConaughey and Malcolm Gladwell headline

"...Frankie Barnet, Mood Swings..."

Sept. 19, 2024 Books Post by Amaya Austin

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...want to replace House Speaker Dade Phelan. On Tuesday, James Frank of Wichita Falls became the fourth Republican to..."

Sept. 13, 2024 News Feature

An Art, a Craft, a Movie, and More Events for the Weekdays

Don't let the workweek get you down

"...the mean streets of NYC, the debut feature from Frank Henenlotter (Frankenhooker, Brain Damage) follows a set of conjoined..."

July 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Arts, Comedy, Theatre, Movies, and More Recommended Weekend Events

Jackie and Foxy Brown?! Yes please!

"...GREAT!” How could you ever say no?   – James Scott The Roxy Horror Picture Show: Frankenhooker..."

June 7, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Party People, Zines, Sharks, and More Events for the Week Ahead

Don't wait for the weekend!

"...bands originated. Directed by Michael Winterbottom and based on Frank Cottrell-Boyce’s sort-of-true script, the film tells the story of..."

June 7, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Mother’s Day Events and More in This Week’s Community Events

Lots to celebrate this week around Austin

"...a higher level of awareness and self-love.”   – James Scott Night of 1000 Dykes..."

May 10, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

A Pickin’ Party, a Big Squeeze, and Mother’s Day Music Are This Week's Crucial Concerts

Some recommended sounds for your week

"...with Graham’s friends and longtime collaborators – Alejandro Escovedo, James McMurtry, Jack Ingram, and many more – from the..."

May 10, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Madeleine Leigh, HONK TX, and Eclipse Mania Leads Our Crucial Concerts

Find some sounds to match the celestial sights this week

"...offer from April 7-14 all around Austin.   – James Scott Madeleine Leigh Single Release..."

April 5, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Spider Sculptures, Gore Feasts, and More Arts Events

Feed your art habit with these recommended events for the week

"...sure someone will speak on this important work.   –James Scott A Gore-Met Feast..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Indigo de Souza, Estrella Acosta, and More Crucial Concerts

A little hair of the dog for your post-SXSW listening pleasure

"...for generous and expansive forgiveness through music.   – James Scott Estrella Acosta & Esquina 25..."

March 22, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

South by Southwest Film & TV Festival Announces Audience Awards

Audience and jury love Bob Trevino Likes It

"...Producers: Contessa Gayles, Richie Reseda, David Felix Sutcliffe, Screenwriters: James "JJ'88" Jacobs, Contessa Gayles GLOBAL presented by MUBI Audience..."

March 18, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film & TV Festival Announces Jury & Special Awards

Bob Trevino Likes It, Grand Theft Hamlet win top prizes

"...camaraderie of its three young leads, played by Erana James, Nathalie Morris and Manaia Hall.”..."

March 14, 2024 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Off Beat: The Four Horsemen of the SXSW Music-pocalypse

Trying on four local personifications of fest success

"...for a free-with-RSVP indie rock carnival featuring heavy lifters Frank Turner, the Black Angels, and Therapy? The “If It..."

March 8, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

South by Southwest Sends in the Clowns

Pamela Adlon, Frank Oz, John Leguizamo, and more for Comedy Festival

"...and the man that brought Miss Piggy to life, Frank Oz meets with the godfather of American film criticism,..."

Feb. 28, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin FC Season Kickoff, Black History Month, and More Community Events

Get out and about in Austin while the weather's good

"...and ready to offer free HIV testing.   – James Scott Austin RV Expo..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Cassette Roulette, Some Bitchcraft, and More Arts Events

Get arty this week with our recommended happenings

"...concentration of Black Austin’s immense comic talent.   – James Scott One From the Heart: Reprise..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

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