KhushFest, Kung Fu, and Clueless in Our Recommended Events

You pretty much can't avoid culture this weekend

"...nothing else, please head over to YouTube to watch Michael Jeter – aka Sesame Street’s Mister Noodle – earn..."

May 30, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Inaugural Austin Theatre Critics Awards Drop 2024-2025 Nominees

Delicious drama of awards anticipation

"...Gay, The Three Musketeers, The Archive Theater Dawn Allee, King Lear, The Baron’s Men Renee Osborn, All For One,..."

May 21, 2025 Arts Post by Cat McCarrey

Reggaeton, Psych Rock, Brat-Pop, and More Crucial Concerts

Local shows worth your admission this week

"...Embury’s horrortronica project Dark Sky Burial open.   – Michael Toland Curren$y..."

April 18, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Squirrels, Girls, and Other Pearls in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Acro-Cats, Earth Day, and all manner of arts and culture happenings

"...Who said the circus is always looking at the past? Well, maybe that’s a little true..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

All kinds of sounds can be found around town

"...the Loveless bring their signature brand of upbeat yet heartbreaking honky-tonk to their home away from home, Sam’s Town..."

April 4, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Shrooms, Trolls, and Gaga in This Week’s Recommended Events

Art, crafts, and more weekday fun

"...screenings, which continue into crime thriller territory with a Michael Curtiz joint made for ye olde Warner Bros. Starring..."

March 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

South by Southwest Announces 2025 Audience Awards

The Accountant 2, Luv Ya, Bum! take home prizes

"...Austin confirmed its reputation as a hotbed for documentary filmmaking as South by Southwest announced its audience awards for..."

March 17, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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

John Fogerty, Tom Morello, and Andrew McMahon get chatty

"...still a scrappy young band vying for record label backing, with nothing to lose and everything to prove. The..."

March 13, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

No Badge Necessary at These Live Music Recommendations

Crucial concerts for the week ahead

"...to co-sign. Among this year’s performers are pedal steel king Zack Wiggs, Jake Ames and Tyler Jordan of Good..."

March 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

The Chronicle Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

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

"...into a comic/tragic, alcohol-fueled meltdown midway through this outing, marking Tony Stark as one of Marvel Comics' all-time great..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Modernform, Chat Pile, and More Crucial Concerts

Metal, punk, Mary J, and more worth seeing

"...get you in the mood, Carrie Rodriguez and David Pulkingham will offer an instrumental amuse bouche before Gallardo shows..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Heart Eyes

Squabbling coworkers mistaken for a couple attract the murderous attention of the Heart Eyes Killer

"...to the Zombie Apocalypse, Happy Death Day 2U) and Michael Kennedy (It’s a Wonderful Knife). The key is that..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

On Swift Horses Rides Into SXSW

ATX true crime series The Yogurt Shop Murders also joins fest

"...Beach Bum with beekeeping drama The Rivals of Amziah King...."

Feb. 5, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Death March of the Barbarians

The emperor has no clothes, no wisdom, and no moral center

"...From 2005-2020, now-retired Austin Chronicle News Editor Michael King wrote about city and state politics from a..."

Feb. 3, 2025 News Post by Michael King

A Celebration of Black Women, a Benefit for Palestine, and Other Crucial Concerts

Hans Zimmer, Superfónicos, Lola Tried, and more recommended shows

"...BLK ODYSSY backup singer, is another star in the making.   – Kahron Spearman A Benefit Show for Families..."

Jan. 31, 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

"...South by Southwest will be kicking off its 2025 Film & TV Festival with The..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Follies, Samurai, and a Few Non-Alcoholic Events for the Weekend

Got a resolution to get out more? No problem.

"...Just in time for the political storm kicking up from Washington to our own Capitol, the talented..."

Jan. 10, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Crucial Concerts for the Week Ahead

The Point, Wild Heaven, Chris Acker, and more

"...impresario Kris Kimura is happy to step onstage when bookings allow, whether with the Wasabi Big Band, his Great..."

Jan. 3, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Live Music Recommendations for Post-Xmas and New Year's

Charley Crockett, DJ Paul, and more crucial concerts

"...off such an infamously difficult vocal performance. Fussell, apparently masking a powerful set of pipes during her time in..."

Dec. 27, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Uncle Lucius, Norman BA$E, and More Holiday-Adjacent Live Shows

Crucial concerts for the week to keep you out and about

"...of Volstead’s Holiday Revue performance, and DJ sets from King Louie and ulovei. After snacking on pop-up bites from..."

Dec. 20, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

The Luv Doc: Top 10 Locally Produced Podcasts

Make a pot of coffee. You’re going to need to focus.

"...the bottom of that conundrum, but the reasons I’m ranking Austin podcasts are as follows: 1) There are now..."

Dec. 13, 2024 Column by The Luv Doc

Golden Girls on Stage, Xmas Parties Galore, Satangeddon, and More Events

Your recommended arts events for the weekend

"...Dorothy, well, she’s schtuping a young sweetheart. You’ll be thanking yourself for being a friend after you grab a..."

Dec. 13, 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

"...the onetime UT bedroom dream-weaver on opener “Mindless Creatures,” making us suddenly nostalgic by name-dropping his 2019 viral breakout...."

Nov. 22, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Turkey Prep, Indigenous Films, and More Weekday Events

Events to attend before you're too stuffed to move

"...politics may not be comfortable for white suburban audiences. Michael Greyeyes plays a sheriff in a Mi’kmaq community where..."

Nov. 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

All the President's Men

"...Dear Editor, I appreciated Michael King's response to the horror of the election results..."

Nov. 19, 2024 Postmarks

Point Austin: Afterthoughts on a National Disaster

Some bitter reflections on the country we’re now living in

"...unlamented Jeffrey Epstein (Trump’s one-time “best friend”) described as lacking any “moral compass.” All of this was on display..."

Nov. 18, 2024 News Post by Michael King

La Doña, Geto Gala, the Queen of Christmas, and More Crucial Concerts

Plan your week in live music

"...decade previous to those works.   – Raoul Hernandez King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard..."

Nov. 15, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Exploring the Potential in Psychedelics at Texas Book Festival

Eugenia Bone and Ernesto Londoño chat about transformative experiences

"...Have a Good Trip is not a guide to taking mushrooms, but a resource on them, including what can..."

Nov. 15, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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

Wake the dead, toss some cabers, and much more

"...it didn’t have a score. Seventy years later, composer Michael Shapiro was commissioned to create one to complement the..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

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

"...brush up against international favorites for a homegrown, but outward-looking, ode to alternative music. Choose your own adventure with..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

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