A Drag DJ, Ducks Ltd., and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

All kinds of sounds can be found around town

"...British accent pokes through his delivery), while Welsh singer/guitarists Sam Willmett and Tilly Harris of the Bug Club craft..."

April 4, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Self Portraits, Carnivals, and Cannibalism in Our Recommended Events

The weekend in arts and culture

"...to promote active praxis through performance, themes of beauty, magic, and grief are woven together by ensemble members Gabriel..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Seeing Clearly on Trans Day of Visibility

Haus of Trans and Black Trans Leadership of Austin talk their TDOV celebration

"...Trans Day of Visibility celebration features drag, conversation, and magic – all of which originates within the local trans..."

March 28, 2025 Column by James Scott

The Winners of the 43rd Austin Music Awards

The best bands, venues, backstage folks, and more, as voted on by you

"...Maya Sampleton..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Music Feature

The Chronicle Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

As Captain America enters a Brave New World, every MCU film reviewed

"...Captain America for the first time, as former Falcon Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) brings us one step closer to..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

On Swift Horses Rides Into SXSW

ATX true crime series The Yogurt Shop Murders also joins fest

"...The new additions to the schedule includes several names..."

Feb. 5, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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

Recommended shows for the week ahead

"...– Catalina Perez Movin’ Melvin Brown: A Man, A Magic, A Music..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...Philip Keefe, Amanda Peet, Emily McCann Lesser, David Bernon, Sam Slater After getting laid off, a thirty-something paralegal in..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Levitation, a Cumbia Halloween, Jazz Hall of Fame, and More Crucial Concerts

From spooky to undead and beyond, these are the shows to see

"...with many people just like you. 1998’s fantastic and sample-rich You’ve Come a Long Way, Baby will feature heavy,..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

A Surreal Party, a Dead Parade, and More Recommended Events

Liven up your weekend with these undead events

"...time the Contemporary’s opening up a little of the magic to the greater public. For a cool 200 for..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Codename the Calendar

The QT Calendar Austin gives Qmmunity the details on presenting events for the queer community

"...their final Summer Skill Share workshop this Saturday with Sam Carey teaching y’all how to snip yourself a perfect..."

Aug. 23, 2024 Column by James Scott

The Exorcism

A troubled actor begins to unravel while shooting a supernatural horror

"...Joshua John Miller and M.A. Fortin. Starring: Russell Crowe, Sam Worthington, David Hyde Pierce, Samantha Mathis, Adam Goldberg and..."

June 21, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Brittany Howard, Buddy Guy, Jimmie Vaughan, and More Austin Blues Festival Reviews

Standouts from the Antone’s organizers’ Waterloo Park return

"...comforting. Today, an audience with Guy perhaps serves the same magic for us as when he fell in with..."

April 29, 2024 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Sentimental Family Band Isn’t Hung Up on the High Times

The softie ex-art-rockers arrive at Austin’s honky-tonk revival

"...It’s Thursday night over at Sam’s Town Point, the most off-the-beaten-path contender among Austin’s hip..."

April 12, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

The First Omen

Gruesome gynohorror prequel to 1976’s satanic masterpiece The Omen

"...First Omen is still an extraordinary piece of black magic horror. Add them in, and you may have the..."

April 5, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Selena Gomez, Conan O’Brien, Sydney Sweeney Top SXSW’s Sixth Featured Speakers Announcement

Danny Brown, Nick Kroll, and Kirsten Dunst also announced

"...Glazer will also chat with Samantha Bee, Pamela Adlon, and Michelle Buteau for a live..."

Feb. 27, 2024 SXSW Post by Carys Anderson

Here Are Your Winners for the 42nd Annual Austin Music Awards

Austin’s favorite albums, artists, and instrumentalists of 2023

"...Magic Rockers of Texas..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Music Feature by The Music Team

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...John Aielli Experience (directed by Austinites David Hartstein and Sam Wainwright Douglas). Meanwhile the TV Premieres includes Photographer: Dan..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, December 8-14

"...to create that shift. These are acts of true magic – as wizardly as any occult ritual. I believe..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

Where The Devil Roams

Diabolical art horror rides into a Great Depression carnie hell

"...Toby Poser, Zelda Adams, John Adams, Lulu Adams and Sam Rodd...."

Nov. 3, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour

Leviathan live experience transfers from stadiums to cinemas

"...Directed by: Sam Wrench...."

Oct. 20, 2023 Movie Review by Alejandra Martinez

Watch This: The Hushabyes Debut on Lindsey Verrill’s New New Sincerity Label

The Jenny Carson-led band premieres an ominous video for “Sleep”

"...Music Box also represents the debut of a local..."

Oct. 19, 2023 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Watch This: Paige Plaisance Swampy-Tonks Her Blues Away on “Good Time Girl”

The new video features a slew of Austin creatives at Sam’s Town Point

"...“Austin has always had a magic about it to me – a hub of creativity..."

Sept. 6, 2023 Music Post by Doug Freeman

A Very Jewish Horror in Attachment

Filmmaker Gabriel Bier Gislason discusses cultural authenticity

"...film that drew on our own culture in the same kind of slightly playful, irreverent, "We'll take the bits..."

April 5, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Reinventing the Fantasy Movie With SXSW Opening Night's Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves

Writers/directors John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein on dungeons, dragons, and heists

"...game (Daley was introduced to it when playing gamer Sam Weir in Freaks and Geeks, while a young Goldstein..."

March 10, 2023 Screens Feature by Matthew Monagle

Unofficial Parties & Free Shows to See During South by Southwest

The Chronicle’s recommended concerts for the coming week

"...– Doug Freeman Cajun Backyard Party Sun 19, 2pm, Sam’s Town Point..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Empire of Light

The bulb glows dim in Sam Mendes' tribute to picture palaces

"...Directed by: Sam Mendes. Starring: Olivia Colman, Micheal Ward, Colin Firth, Tom..."

Dec. 9, 2022 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Five Gifts of Literary Delight for You or Anyone Lucky Enough to Be Your Friends or Family

Sentence yourself to a long stretch of reading pleasure

"...a compelling yarn that follows frequently soused altweekly reporter Sam Drift's half-assed yet relentless investigation of a stripper's death..."

Nov. 28, 2022 Books Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Producer Christian Herrera Is Building a Hub for Austin Hip-Hop

Elevate studio expands into South Austin multiuse creative space

"...music activations near Slaughter & Menchaca, including rock-and-country-emphasis spots Sam's Town Point, Armadillo Den, and Moontower Saloon...."

Nov. 25, 2022 Music Feature by Clara Wang

Austin Film Society Announces 2022 Filmmaker Grant Recipients

Projects from PJ Raval, Don Swaynos to financial support

"...Lost Soulz; the directing duo of Huay-Bing Law and Sam Mohney who jump from shorts and music videos for..."

Sept. 9, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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