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

A smattering of ways to fill your weekend

"...Junkshun.   – Kimberley Jones Americana Theatre’s 60th Birthday Party..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

All of Texas' best fests, fairs, fandangos, and fiestas

"...the popular Texas travel show while browsing vendors and listening to free music. April 26, Grand Prairie, www.texasmonthly.com..."

April 3, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

MAGA Moms and the Republican Resistance to School Vouchers

Make education public again

"...rural Republicans – the backbone of the Texas Republican Party – share this concern. They also oppose vouchers because..."

March 21, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Letter From the Chronicle’s New Publisher

"...be around; I doubt he would miss the 4/20 party I’m planning. (Details to come.) Soon after Nick made..."

March 21, 2025 Features Feature by Cassidy Frazier

Opus

Maybe don't accept the invite to the remote compound teeming with cultlike vibes?

"...their status in being invited to the superstar’s private listening party and weekend retreat, none of them wonder why..."

March 14, 2025 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Musician Panels, a Band of Horses Live Set, and More Reviews From Wednesday of SXSW

John Fogerty, Tom Morello, and Andrew McMahon get chatty

"...favorites such as “The Great Salt Lake” and “Weed Party” early on at Stubb’s. Lead guitarist Brett Nash thrashed..."

March 13, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

St. Paddy’s Day, SXSnacks, Sailor Moon, and More Weekend Events

Our recommendations for the waning days of the Fest

"...human comedic style.   – Mattea Gallaway Wheatsville Anniversary Party..."

March 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: For Queers By Queers Fest Recs and More

Mostly unofficial SXSW recos, local non-Fest fun, and Oscars complaints this week in Qmmunity

"...Celebrate Gaga’s seventh album with a listening party that features Mama Monster themed cocktails, drag, and..."

March 7, 2025 Column by James Scott

35 Recommended SXSW Music Acts

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

"...the moniker with Honey Bones in 2016, creating easy listening music across three more LPs since. With soft and..."

March 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Day Trips & Beyond: March Events Roundup

March out there and celebrate spring

"...this one. Enjoy regional wine and local foods while listening music and wildlife experts tell about the flora and..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Qmmunity: Reckless Amusement

Have a big ol’ ball at these queer events, but don’t be a dick, okay?

"...this year’s Fuzzballs: The Fur Con. Tate McRae Album Listening Party..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Column by James Scott

Walkabouts, Rallies, and Carnaval in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

The chilly weekend is heating up

"...weekend with Kaya Te for a Perreo Combativo Healing Party. Whatever weirdness you want, it'll be on Manor this..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Aquatic Anime and Crafty Options in This Week's Recommended Events

Getting out isn't just for the weekend

"...comrade!   – James Scott The Wedding Singer Movie Party..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

An L.A. Benefit, Toni Price Tribute, and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the week ahead

"...lyrically shadowy and foreboding record for an all-encompassing gothic party jam. After a sold-out show at Empire Control Room..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

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

Arts and culture happenings for the weekend

"...as Amy’s provides the iced cream for this I-scream party.   – James Scott James Murray..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Luv Doc: The Edge of the Earth

A place previously known only for its stray dogs and meth scabs

"...I met my girlfriend at a friend’s New Year’s party in 2022 and sparks flew right from the start...."

Dec. 6, 2024 Column by The Luv Doc

Markets, Matheson, and More Recommended Events

Fill your weekend with arts, culture, and a bit of capitalism

"...my zombie erotica appears out of place. As if listening to us bemoan this very occurrence, Austin Independent Book..."

Nov. 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin Noise Innovators Skloss Announce New Label, Debut Album

Watch the video for the title track first single

"...Following up on their self-released 2022 EP Voices Travel..."

Nov. 20, 2024 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

The Luv Doc: Fucking Trump Voters

That is a crime against humanity, so stop it

"...at this point people have probably spent countless hours listening to pundits talk about how the Democrats “failed to..."

Nov. 15, 2024 Column by The Luv Doc

Austin Studio Tour, Mighty Texas Dog Walk, and More Recommended Events

Things to keep you busy this weekend

"...now that his mommy’s passed away. Who should be listening but a delightfully frizzy Meg Ryan, a journalist engaged..."

Nov. 15, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Art on Waller Creek, Drag on Congress, and More Recommended Events

Step outside and appreciate some art

"...of L’Oca d’Oro.   – Kat McNevins ATX Beer Party: The World’s End..."

Nov. 8, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Camp Conundrum

Oh good, another column about queer movies. How original!

"...drinks, and friends, as this’ll also be a watch party for classic DCOM Halloweentown. Maybe you can get a..."

Oct. 11, 2024 Column by James Scott

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

Fill your weekend with the wild and weird

"...artists, and organizers providing their thoughts as well as listening to yours. Food is provided by chef Grace Aguilar..."

Oct. 4, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Jubilant Dance, MedFest, and More Weekend Recommendations

Find the right fit for your going-out vibe

"...Ups this Friday with a drag tribute show and listening party. Pony up for performances by the Trans Era,..."

Sept. 27, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Whatever Your Genre, We Have Live Music Recommendations for You

Beerthoven, Tommy Stinson, Moody Bank$, and more

"...entered for a chance to win passes to this party. Enjoy food, bevs, music, and fraternization with our fabo..."

Sept. 27, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Genre-Hopping Hustler Quentin Arispe Wants to Be in Every Room

The Past Lives’ theatrical lead singer takes on a party girl role on new solo LP, As Above, So Below

"...Quentin Arispe’s dancing, though. After all, it’s his party...."

Sept. 20, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Qmmunity: Take a Breather Month

September stands between Austin Pride and Gay Christmas, aka Halloween, so take it as a much-needed break.

"...special edition of their R&B music celebration. Featuring a listening party for Doechii’s Alligator Bites Never Heal as well..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Column by James Scott

The Luv Doc: It Starts with a P

Women love a man who listens

"...Went to a friend’s watch party for the UT/Michigan game (we won!). On the group..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Column by The Luv Doc

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

Get out and get spicy this weekend

"...If you’ve ever been listening to Running With Scissors or Poodle Hat and thought..."

Sept. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Line Dancin', Terminatin', and Writin' in This Week's Recommended Events

Lots to do, and it's not even the weekend

"...Next time you’re stuck listening to someone tell you their life story after you..."

Sept. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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