Plan Yourself a Hell of a Summer

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

"...most exciting talent. Performers this year include Latin funk band Brownout, hip-hop duo Geto Gala, Nané feat. Quentin Arispe,..."

May 16, 2025 Features Feature by Chronicle Staff

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

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

"...the 1600s. The original mission on the San Antonio River at Goliad was built in 1749, and abandoned in..."

April 3, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Saloon Sessions, Rock Legends, and Americana in-Between: Luck Reunion’s Laidback Reprisal

Waxahatchee, Lucinda Williams, and more at Willie’s ranch

"...was ready to trade the city grime for a little country dust. Folks were dressed appropriately in seersucker and..."

March 17, 2025 Music Post by Caroline Drew

Ivan Cornejo, Steve Wynn, Cardinals, and More Reviews From Thursday of SXSW

Sonic dispatches from Ireland, Mexico, and the Afro Diaspora

"...opportunity to play SXSW. Their chemistry with their backing band was electric as the dogged quartet jumped and twirled..."

March 14, 2025 Music Post by Kyra Bruce

Benson Boone, La Sécurité, Ken Pomeroy, and More Reviews From Tuesday of SXSW

Plus: Lars Ulrich pumps up new Apple Vision Pro experience

"...the Chronicle team, which also traversed the usual Red River-and-beyond streets to catch exports in folk, dance punk, techno,..."

March 12, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Valentine's and Beyond With This Weekend's Recommended Events

From dark stories to romantic dance

"...A little food for your soul before Valentine’s Day strikes, this..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Postcards’ Journey From the Border to the Stage

Writer Oscar Cásares, photographer Joel Salcido, and musician Carrie Rodriguez collaborate on a multimedia production

"...Pulkingham, Greg Gonzalez, and Sergio Mendoza round out the band and also contributed to some of the compositions.) While..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Arts Feature by Benton Graham

Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat

Colonialism, the Cold War, and jazz collide in engrossing documentary

"...supposedly said he wished Lumumba would fall into a river of crocodiles...."

Jan. 3, 2025 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Off Beat: haha Laughing Chuckles Through Nasty Feelings

Experimental rap duo talk musical catharsis, Free Week discovery

"...up with haha Laughing and Marry Cherry – two bands I’ve never seen before – ahead of their sets..."

Jan. 3, 2025 Column by Carys Anderson

A Free Show, Holiday Hootenanny, and More Crucial Concerts

Gary Clark Jr., Geto Gala, Robert Earl Keen, and more recommended shows

"...holiday party. On the Hotel Vegas patio, the Nightmare Band headlines following early evening sets by fiery punk newcomers..."

Dec. 13, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Food & Wine Fest, Día de los Muertos, Celtic Fest, and More Recommended Events

Wake the dead, toss some cabers, and much more

"...you might try the Jo’s on 41st and Red River, whose La Colombe roast fuels many in the office..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin’s Best Breweries of 2024, Power Ranked!

Welcome to Top of the Hops IX

"...with a pillowy, mid-range ABV, IPA anyway? Those delicious little shits add real scar tissue to the soul after..."

Oct. 17, 2024 Food Post by Eric Puga

Ravyn Lenae, Spoon, the Magnetic Fields, and More Crucial Concerts

Plan your week in music with a little help from these recommendations

"...Los Angeles’ flagship punk band X, featuring now-Austin resident John Doe, blow into town..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Oddities, Psychos, Unprofessionals, and More Weekday Events

Get out and get weird

"...therapy retreat hosted by Oliver Reed, where she makes little anger babies who start attacking people. Presented as part..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

"...with a rendition of Gnarls Barkley’s “Crazy,” the 10-piece band plus four singers delighted a home crowd full of..."

Oct. 14, 2024 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Why Venues Are Struggling to Stay Open in the Live Music Capital of the World

As Hot Summer Nights descends, Austin’s live music epicenter campaigns for city support

"...on from the multilayered top deck. A UT-launched indie band plays on the smaller indoor stage, and a couple..."

July 12, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Daniel Fears, Sydney Wright, AB6IX, and More Crucial Concerts

Get out and get live

"...unplugged set at classical headquarters KMFA 89.5. At their full-band Bates Recital Hall show, expect a swoon-worthy live feast..."

July 12, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Day Trips & Beyond: July Events Roundup

Beat the heat in San Marcos and have fun at events around the state

"...goal of any daytrippin’ outing, and the San Marcos River is a great destination...."

July 3, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Qmmunity: New Month, New Open Calls

Rounding up July open calls for onstage queerness

"...Who: Double Best of Austin-winner Brigitte Bandit with a guest co-host..."

July 5, 2024 Column by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

Balmorhea, Big Bend, Boquillas, Bois d'Arc, and blueberries

"...expect too much when you get to the dusty little town. There are a few curio vendors, a small..."

May 31, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Croy and the Boys, Warpaint, a Metal Fest, and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the week

"...James’ horn-blasted, keyboard-licked romps kick swampy-rocking goodness somewhere between Little Feat and Shinyribs. “River Girl” Kelley Mickwee follows with..."

May 24, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

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

Lots to celebrate this week around Austin

"...thousand dykes packed into the slim space of Red River haunt Chess Club means no matter where you look,..."

May 10, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Cinco de Mayo, May the Fourth (Be With You), and More Recommended Events

The week in community happenings

"...like this.” Grab a kolache and listen to local bands Pony Soprano, Medieval Snails, Ama, Gummy Fang, and Provoked..."

May 3, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Hiromi Uehara, Caroline Rose, and Fests Galore in Our Crucial Concerts

Choose your fest: Psych, Death, or Blues

"...over a dozen records, joining bass monster Stanley Clarke’s band, and scoring a No. 1 on the Billboard Jazz..."

April 26, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Cody Johnson to Martina McBride, Two Step Inn Wrangles Country Music’s Range

Georgetown fest evades storms in its second year

"...they fired up a sing-along to “Every Girl.” The band was incredibly tight, throwing superb breakdowns around Evan Felker’s..."

April 22, 2024 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Bob Dylan Puts an End to “Rough and Rowdy Ways” With Two Nights in Austin

Triumphant world tour concludes at ACL Live at the Moody

"...a melody. It was “Puttin’ on the Ritz.” The band, guided by bassist Tony Garnier, gamely fell in, and..."

April 8, 2024 Music Post by Shawn Badgley

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

Standout sets from the clusterfest

"...Street around 8pm. That’s after a stacked lineup of bands kicked off all afternoon on the Austin City Hall..."

March 15, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Kermit the Frog, Tyler Childers Play Willie’s Luck Reunion

Annual fest still seamlessly threads contemporary country

"...The unexpected opening, foregoing Willie’s trademark “Whiskey River” kickoff, left Luck as silent and reverent as it’s..."

March 15, 2024 Music Post by Doug Freeman

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

Our guide to community events for the week

"...you: It’s all free!   – Kat McNevins Best Little Drag Brunch in Texas..."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Black Keys and Bootsy Collins Top Latest SXSW Music Announcement

Plus Angélica Garcia, Dende, Snõõper

"...Angeles hip-hop duo Flyana Boss, and Santa Cruz hardcore band Scowl. On the heels of a Radio/East gig with..."

Jan. 24, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

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