How Gov. Greg Abbott Appointees Could Take Over UT

Texas Republicans move forward with new bill attacking academic freedom

"...Monday night, the House’s Higher Education Committee voted along party lines, 6-5, to approve Senate Bill 37, a bill..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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

Recommended happenings for your calendar's enjoyment

"...Affordable Art Fair..."

May 16, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

Shoegaze, black metal, jazz, punk, and more

"...for Molly Burch (Daydreamer) showcase Tatum’s ability to help artists shine by taking advantage of his gently thrilling dance..."

May 16, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Plan Yourself a Hell of a Summer

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

"...catalog expands to include Sia and Katy Perry numbers. texasperformingarts.org/event/moulin-rouge-broadway-austin-2025. The Drop-In..."

May 16, 2025 Features Feature by Chronicle Staff

Trans Rights, Comedy Nights, and More Recommended Weekend Events

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...these phenomena in her work, capturing images of Black Americans in her attempts to protect Black history and decentralize..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Little Women, Big Games, and More Recommended Weekend Events

Get in the spirit with these arts and cultural happenings

"...women against each other; we have room in our hearts to love all the cinematic adaptations of Louisa May..."

Dec. 20, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Allie X, the Bill Ball, and Oodles of Locals in This Week’s Crucial Concerts

Lots of reasons to get out of the house and break out the earplugs

"...“I don’t like when art feels rushed,” Sloan Struble told us at the start..."

Nov. 22, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Chappell Roan Says ACL Performance Is Her Last of the Year, and More Surprises From Weekend Two

The heat lingered at sets from Vince Staples, Dua Lipa, Jeezy, and more

"...off the first day of ACL Fest’s second weekend. Starting off with a rendition of Gnarls Barkley’s “Crazy,” the..."

Oct. 14, 2024 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Blink-182 Bring the Banter to “Austin Titty Limits” and More From ACL Fest’s Friday Kickoff

Chris Stapleton twangs and bangs, Leon Bridges grooves

"...fortune hunters, the notion of crossing over into the American mainstream might be as antiquated as a fear of..."

Oct. 5, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Jubilant Dance, MedFest, and More Weekend Recommendations

Find the right fit for your going-out vibe

"...Developed by artist Ata Mojlish, who comes to Austin by way of..."

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..."

Sept. 19, 2024 Books Post by Amaya Austin

ArmadilloCon, Art, a Hot Sauce Hootenanny, and More Recommended Events

Get out and get spicy this weekend

"...to see what is considered the earliest known Asian American film.   – Brant Bingamon ArmadilloCon..."

Sept. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Provocative Pop, Emo Legends, and More Crucial Concerts

Know your shows

"...Saxophonist Elias Haslanger and trumpeter Mike Sailors have been partners in horn for years, performing in each other’s bands..."

Aug. 23, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Proms, Humps, and Queerbombs Highlight This Weekend's Events

21 ways to get out of the house

"...installment of ProyectoTEATRO’s cabaret trilogy covering 500 years of Latin American history. In this part, the multi-talented cast brings..."

May 31, 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

"...Old Settler’s Spring Pickin’ Party..."

May 10, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Art Review: “Creating Encuentros: Changarrito 2012-2024” at Mexic-Arte

New exhibit offers a comprehensive look at the Changarrito art residency program

"...Mexico, you’re probably still aware of changarritos. These vendor carts are pervasive in the streets and massively influential to..."

May 3, 2024 Arts Feature by Meher Qazilbash

30 Breakout Music Acts to See in Austin This Week

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

"...Any Austin-based or Austin-headed music fan worth their salt starts encountering the same line of questioning come March: Anyone..."

March 11, 2024 SXSW Post by Rachel Rascoe

Lunar New Year Parties, OUTsider Fest, and More Recommended Community Events

Get out the vote and more this week

"...bake your noodle with performances pacing past all known artistic outposts. Special presentations pop up throughout the fest run,..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Lydia Loveless, Helado Negro, and More Crucial Concerts

Essential Austin gigs in the coming week

"...the adjoining Parish).  – Elizabeth Braaten Me Nd Adam: Heartbreak Hotel..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Music Feature by Elizabeth Braaten

Stories, Operas, and Meet-Cutes: The Week in Arts

Brett Goldstein brings the laughs, Zach Theatre conjures a comet, and more arty events

"...Sant lassoed two rising Hollywood stars for his dreamy-eyed arthouse film about two Portland hustlers. River Phoenix – Gen..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by Kat McNevins

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

The Chronicle’s Favorite Austin Albums of 2023

Ten music writers reflect on the records they loved this year

"...or even better, support local record stores and the artists' online shops. – Rachel Rascoe Carys Anderson: Die Spitz,..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Meanwhile Brewing’s Free Birthday Bash and More Crucial Concerts This Week

From Jonathan Richman at the Continental to Saweetie at AFROTECH

"...connects vintage scene brass and R&B to its current Latin explosion. Friday, the live music capital's premier soul knockouts..."

Nov. 3, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Grace Sorensen, and More Highlights From Sunday at ACL Fest

From The Breeders’ sustaining cool to GloRilla’s unfazed flow

"...Limits Festival opened with a Chron-beloved run of Austin-affiliated artistry...."

Oct. 9, 2023 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

17 Texas Artists to See at ACL Fest

Lone Star acts to catch at Zilker, from Houston breakout d4vd to Austin’s Die Spitz

"...and Angel White steps out as the latest unconfined artist from its fringes. The singer-songwriter laces a cool R&B..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Music Feature by Nayeli Portillo

Hard Proof’s Fela Kuti Felabration!! and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Austin Corn Lovers Fiesta, Janelle Monáe, and Mockjaw lead our recommended shows

"...Olufela Olusegun Oludotun Ransome-Kuti – Fela Kuti, to planet Earth – remains the original Afrobeat prophet, just as Bob..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Roxane Gay, Tim O’Brien Join Texas Book Festival Lineup

Full author roster revealed for November fest

"...The 28th annual Texas Book Festival – taking place..."

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Los Cogelones, PickleStock, Lady Dan, and more recommended Austin shows

"...Following a tour in Spain, Los Cogelones now hit..."

Aug. 11, 2023 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Qmmunity: Transing Pride

ATX Trans Pride puts the spotlight on the transgender community during Austin Pride

"...do something more Texas and trans." Centering trans Texan artists was an admirable goal, but Edwards needed help filling..."

Aug. 11, 2023 Column by James Scott

Review: Solero Flamenco's “A Journey Through Spain”

From Andalusia to Austin, flamenco emanates expressive energy

"...and vocalist, Irma La Paloma, called flamenco a “living art,” a rich blend of cultures that continues to adapt,..."

June 7, 2023 Arts Post by Annie Prafcke

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