Books, Sculpture, and Weed Lead Our Recommended Arts Events

It'd be a lot cooler if you went to one of these events this week

"...Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum’s 25th Annual Garden Party..."

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips: Boutte’s Boudin Cajun Market and Deli, Lumberton

Authentic Cajun food in the woods north of Beaumont

"...foods. In the back of the building is a large commercial kitchen where some of the best boudin west..."

April 19, 2024 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

The People’s Joker

Trans coming-of-age story filtered through superhero homage

"...The purpose of fan films is to play in someone else’s sandbox. They’re about paying homage, sure,..."

April 12, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: The Tea on Trivia

As their second anniversary approaches, the minds behind Queer Trivia reflect

"...and intersectional experience that everyone can participate in,” Galicz explains. “[That’s] our guiding light with the rounds and themes.”..."

April 12, 2024 Column by James Scott

La Chimera

Josh O’Connor is a grave robber in this dreamy Italian romance

"...by: Alice Rohrwacher. Starring: Josh O’Connor, Carol Duarte, Vincenzo Nemolato, Isabella Rossellini, Alba Rohrwacher, Lou Roy-Lecollinet and Yile Vianello...."

April 5, 2024 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Soundscapes, Bat Books, and More Arts Events for the Week

Things to do when you're not staring at an interloping moon

"...Friday 5, Austin Playhouse..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Plus Luther Hotel updates, Elephant Rock petition, more

"...to defend his winning streak. Husband-and-wife team John and Laura Gowdy return in the Master Duo division after placing..."

April 2, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

DogMan

A thief survives an abusive childhood to forge a soulful connection with canines

"...Directed by: Luc Besson. Starring: Caleb Landry Jones, Jojo T. Gibbs, Marisa Berenson, James Payton and..."

March 29, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Gary Clark Jr. Boldly Plays New LP in Full at Austin City Limits

Taping finds hometown hero at a meditative musical crossroads

"...taping, on Tuesday night at the Moody Theater, Gary Clark Jr. made a bold move...."

March 28, 2024 Music Post by David Brendan Hall

Neko Case, the Urban Cultural Fest, and More Crucial Concerts

Live sounds for the week ahead

"...Austin act Madison Baker’s indoor aftershow. One-third of new self-proclaimed “cult country” trio Next of Kin, Baker strikes the..."

March 29, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Wanna See the Season 3 Premiere of Industry Early? Better Get Yourself to ATX TV Festival.

Austin fest will also premiere Julio Torres’ new HBO show Fantasmas

"...is definitely the early-bird special.) Additionally, the fest will play host to a sit-down conversation with creators/EPs Mickey Down..."

March 27, 2024 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

South by Southwest Film & TV Festival Announces Audience Awards

Audience and jury love Bob Trevino Likes It

"...for Bob Trevino Likes It. Not only did Tracie Laymon's cringe-cute comedy win the Grand Jury Award for narrative..."

March 18, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Dinosaur Jr., Flo Milli, Estevie, and More Reviews From Thursday of SXSW

Standout sets from the clusterfest

"...its offshoots always create a downtown muddle, Thursday felt particularly active. Open-to-the-public offerings of headliners the Black Keys and..."

March 15, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Teezo Touchdown, Arny Margret, and More Reviews From Tuesday of SXSW

Standout sets to kick off the big music week

"...stay tuned for our coverage throughout the week. For planning your own music week, check out the Chronicle’s “30..."

March 13, 2024 Music Post by Derek Udensi

30 Breakout Music Acts to See in Austin This Week

Your guide to SXSW's buzziest artists, both official and unofficial

"...contractor RTX Corporation (formerly Raytheon) – are opting to play unofficial shows only, as noted below...."

March 11, 2024 SXSW Post by Rachel Rascoe

SXSW Film Review: Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted

An endearing portrait of the R&B/country/etc. musician

"...Shorty (who died during production) and former Cameo/Zapp keyboard player Larry “MoogStar” Clemons (a brilliant musician and a man..."

March 9, 2024 Screens Post by Joe Gross

First Look: Endo

An intimate omakase in West Campus from NYC sushi royalty

"...As a New Yorker now living in Austin, I..."

March 7, 2024 Food Post by Taylor Tobin

Restaurant Review: Bureau de Poste

Chef Jo Chan delivers delicious cuisine in former Hyde Park post office

"...East Austin for nearly two decades and was a regular customer at the post office at 43rd and Speedway...."

March 8, 2024 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

South By Memories

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

"...where I was not able to even speak or relate that I had eaten a pot brownie. I just..."

March 8, 2024 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Behind Two of SXSW Music’s Biggest Free Lineups

How media players and Penske partnerships avoid the sophomore slump

"...beyond, second-year mini-fests from Rolling Stone and Jaded offer particularly notable free, open-to-the-public lineups...."

March 8, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Besame Mucho Festival

"...Booked like first-year Lollapalooza and staged á la ACL Fest, Circuit of the..."

March 5, 2024 Photo Gallery

At Besame Mucho, a Latin Music Capital Por Nosotros

Inside the all-star, 84-band, Spanish-language spectacle

"...Booked like first-year Lollapalooza and staged à la ACL Fest, Circuit of the..."

March 4, 2024 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

The Liminal Lone Star State: Iliana Sosa’s El Paso in God Save Texas

HBO docuseries screens at AFS Cinema this weekend

"...a process of discovery. While Iliana Sosa was filming La Frontera, her episode of the new HBO series God..."

March 1, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Election Day, STEM Day, Amplify Austin Day, and More Days to Remember This Week

Our guide to community events for the week

"...Hay Bésame Mucho Fest en la Casa..."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Sentimental Family Band, Leti Garza, Dorian Electra, and More Crucial Concerts

Plan your week in music

"...to a full sevenpiece to fill out their sound, lacing classic Fifties-style country with touches of jazz and Bakersfield..."

March 1, 2024 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Book Review: Edendale by Michael Ventura

Former “Letters at 3am” columnist celebrates the early days of Hollywood in new novel

"...and he worked as a film critic for the LA Weekly, a publication he co-founded in 1978. Closer to..."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by Jay Trachtenberg

Review: Feral Pizza

Parking lot pizza trailer is serving up sourdough pies with brilliantly flavorful toppings

"...word. This adjective – defined by Merriam-Webster as “of, relating to, or suggestive of a wild beast” or “not..."

March 1, 2024 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

Qmmunity: Serving Real Realness

AI art has no place in the queer community, plus queer Austin updates

"...when my interviewee actually says it. Otter interprets queer language as nonsense phrases: Dildo becomes “stilt go,” fag and..."

March 1, 2024 Column by James Scott

Six Great Breweries Off the Beaten Path

In tumultuous times for Austin beer, these undersung gems are worth seeking out

"...I have lived in a lot of hot places: El Paso; Phoenix; the damp, camel’s buttcrack that is..."

March 1, 2024 Food Feature by Eric Puga

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Cornyn to Lead the Senate? Republicans are set to replace Mitch McConnell as GOP Senate leader in November, and..."

March 1, 2024 News Feature

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