Jokers, Murders, and Walpurgisnacht in This Week’s Recommended Events

Arts and culture events to populate your weekdays

"...I look up "mending" on Google, and the first websites that pop up are the Minecraft Wiki..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

35 Recommended SXSW Music Acts

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

"...Over a thousand musical acts from across the globe descend on Austin..."

March 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

The Best of “Best of Austin”

Wondering what to do while you’re visiting Austin? Just ask our readers.

"...Sure, you’ve got your hands busy with SXSW programming. But you don’t want to go home..."

March 7, 2025 Arts Feature

A Celebration of Black Women, a Benefit for Palestine, and Other Crucial Concerts

Hans Zimmer, Superfónicos, Lola Tried, and more recommended shows

"...Lola Tried..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Live Music Recommendations for Post-Xmas and New Year's

Charley Crockett, DJ Paul, and more crucial concerts

"...Friday 27, Radio/East..."

Dec. 27, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Kier-La Janisse and the Ghosts of Christmas Yet to Come

Film historian conjures The Haunted Season

"...Yule logs, eggnog, carols, Christmas trees, and scary stories – the true heart of..."

Dec. 19, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Little Women, Big Games, and More Recommended Weekend Events

Get in the spirit with these arts and cultural happenings

"...Little Women..."

Dec. 20, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Review: On the Ground at Levitation 2024

Gang of Four, Swirlies, Slowdive, and more highlights from the four-day fest

"...A Changing of the Alt-Rock Guard..."

Nov. 8, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Endorsements for the November 2024 General Election

Mayor, City Council, propositions, and more endorsements from our editorial board

"...The Chronicle Editorial Board provides the following endorsements to Democrats..."

Oct. 18, 2024 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

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

"...It’s time for a little daytrippin’ under October skies...."

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

Jubilant Dance, MedFest, and More Weekend Recommendations

Find the right fit for your going-out vibe

"...Through November 2, Goodluckhavefun Gallery..."

Sept. 27, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Texas Book Festival Unveils Full Author Lineup for 2024

Matthew McConaughey and Malcolm Gladwell headline

"...The annual literary festival staged around the state’s Capitol announced..."

Sept. 19, 2024 Books Post by Amaya Austin

Austin Film Festival Announces First Wave of Titles for 2024

Releases from Samuel L. Jackson, Talk to Me producer

"...Cannes prize-winners and world premieres are part of the first round of films announced for this year's Austin..."

Aug. 22, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Youth Theatre, Late Movies, Brat Dances, and More Recommended Events

It's not scorching! Get out while you can!

"...Summer Youth Theatre Presents Thrive, or What You Will..."

July 26, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Miyazaki, Hot Boys, Jane Austen Improv, and More Recommended Events

The weekend is looking ... a little weird

"...Art Dinner..."

July 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

Plus dispatches from SandFest, farewell to Gary Oliver, and more

"...It’s time to enjoy the May weather and rediscover two..."

May 3, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

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

From Svengoolie to Carson, the hosts that made the horror

"...Horror nerd alert! Early in Late Night With the Devil, there's a..."

April 26, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Geto Gala, Two Step Inn, and a 420 Smokeout Headline Our Crucial Concerts

From country to hip-hop to sludge metal, get some ideas for your week in live music

"...Rock the Park: Geto Gala..."

April 19, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

SXSW Film & TV Festival Announces Jury & Special Awards

Bob Trevino Likes It, Grand Theft Hamlet win top prizes

"...On Wednesday evening, South by Southwest announced the 2024 Jury and Special Award..."

March 14, 2024 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

South By Memories

Austin filmmakers recall some of their most memorable moments at the hometown festival

"...eat or smoke pot but I decided I needed to eat a pot brownie to go to the UT..."

March 8, 2024 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

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

Trying on four local personifications of fest success

"...Did you hear that? As globe-trotting suits confirm their hotel reservations, Austin’s most..."

March 8, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

The Rodeo, a Pet Pfest, Country Dance, and More Community Events

Hit the town with these non-SXSW events

"...Thursday 7 - Saturday 9, UT-Austin..."

March 8, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Dev Patel Swings Into South by Southwest With Monkey Man World Premiere

Fest gets new docs on Stormy Daniels, Alex Jones, and Jon Bon Jovi

"...South by Southwest 2024's Film & TV Festival schedule is..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Recommended Austin Events

Highlights for your week in music, arts, community, and more

"...In/visible A: The Building of an Asian American Film Community..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column

Troubles in the Blood: The Irish Roots of Vampire Drama Sunrise

Director Andrew Baird on its immortal and universal themes

"...Supernatural horror Sunrise may be set in the Pacific Northwest,..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Screens Post 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..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Adds Ho99o9, Kikuo, Sofia Kourtesis to 2024 Music Lineup

243 artists make up the festival’s second artist announcement

"...South by Southwest has announced the second wave artists confirmed..."

Dec. 6, 2023 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Deerhoof at Wizard Rodeo and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Austin acts El Combo Oscuro and sleep well. both host album release shows

"...Looking for the best shows happening in Austin this week? Check out..."

Dec. 1, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

SXSW Announces More Speakers for 2024 Digging Deeper Into AI and the Future of Work

Dylan Mulvaney, Chuck D, and Uber CEO all added as speakers

"...South by Southwest 2024 is looking ahead to the future..."

Oct. 24, 2023 SXSW Post

Memorable Moments From ACL Fest Weekend One

For you to rewind this weekend at Zilker Park

"...After a few early switcheroos – namely, the last-minute dropout..."

Oct. 13, 2023 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

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