Art, Eggs, Kink, and Sleaze in This Weekend’s Art Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar consideration

"...Co-Lab members and VIPs. Don’t sweat it if you miss the big kickoff, as the exhibition will be on..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

35 Recommended SXSW Music Acts

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

"...persona, pulsing bass driving taunts like “I know you miss me when I’m not around.” Entering the music scene..."

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

"...The Marvel Cinematic Universe has lost its greatest heroes, but there's still some..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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

Wake the dead, toss some cabers, and much more

"...a score. Seventy years later, composer Michael Shapiro was commissioned to create one to complement the film starring Boris..."

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

"...Miles Memorial Big Band. KAZI’s Jabari Warfield emcees this not-to-be-missed event.   – Jay Trachtenberg Rulitos, Other Vessels..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Bill Campbell: Blues Me or Lose Me

Remembering the late, great guitarist

"...feels newly empty. My guide has left, and I miss him deeply. There was never anyone like Bill Campbell...."

Sept. 13, 2024 Music Feature by Bill Bentley

Fantastic Fest Announces 2024 Lineup

Love of out-there cinema brings Terrifier 3, The Wild Robot

"...And don't miss alll the reviews, interviews, and breaking news at austinchronicle.com/fantastic-fest...."

Aug. 15, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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

Get out and get live

"...following year, 1966, his feral yawp on “You’re Gonna Miss Me” led the 13th Floor Elevators to a third-eye..."

July 12, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Spiders, Slams, and Other Shows Worth Seeing This Week

Dare to go out on a school night!

"...Across the Spider-Verse expands the scope of Miles Morales’ universe-swinging travels, uncovering a Spider-Person panopticon that questions what it..."

June 14, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Arts, Comedy, Theatre, Movies, and More Recommended Weekend Events

Jackie and Foxy Brown?! Yes please!

"...That’s the worst thing I could do,” my entire universe was remade. I was Rizzo, and ever since I’ve..."

June 7, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

21 ways to get out of the house

"...gems of raw-guitared melodic wonder existing in an alternate universe where the only bands that matter are the Beach..."

May 31, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Jon Muq Album Release, Hole in the Wall Anniversary, and More Crucial Concerts

All manner of sounds for every ear

"...gems of raw-guitared melodic wonder existing in an alternate universe where the only bands that matter are the Beach..."

May 31, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Texas Performing Arts Crosses Media for 2024-25 Season

Works by David Byrne, Conspirare, Twyla Tharp, and more

"...for Texas Monthly, but is now a performance piece, commissioned by Texas Performing Arts, recited by the author, accompanied..."

May 14, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Art Openings, Ballet, and Books in Our Recommended Arts Events

Find some arts this week

"...Breathe in, breathe out, and become one with the universe. CloudTree Gallery and atmospheric Highway Lights combine art and..."

May 10, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

This Week's Recommended Arts Events

On walls, on screens, and in crates, get some culture this week

"...internationally acclaimed artist Hunt Slonem has created his own universe, with pieces in the Met, the Whitney, Guggenheim, et..."

May 3, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Soundscapes, Bat Books, and More Arts Events for the Week

Things to do when you're not staring at an interloping moon

"...sex toy via audience applause. But don’t think you’ll miss out just because you’re a voyeur to this joke..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Opera Fights, Puppet Plays, and More Arty Events

Get an arts fix this week

"...Though her career began in Hollywood in the Sixties, Miss Nude Universe 1975 Tiffany Carter’s dazzle has never dimmed..."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Foo Fighters, Alanis Morissette, BigXthaPlug, and More Highlights From Saturday at ACL Fest

From Rina Sawayama's avant-pop to Die Spitz's morning mosh

"...vocal tracks so loud that the deep-voiced rapper could miss a line and it was barely noticeable, but that..."

Oct. 8, 2023 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music

Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival

"...on the breezy “That’s Just Me.”  – Nayeli Portillo Miss Grit..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Qmmunity: Gay Tidings We Bring

Qmmunity brings you events, news, and more to make the holigays bright

"...Also: A hearty congrats to this year's Mr. & Miss Austin Entertainer of the Year winners! Alexander the Great..."

Dec. 23, 2022 Column by James Scott

Seven Lone Star-Launched Recommendations at ACL Fest 2022

Sources of Texas Heat from the Chron Music team

"...places – followed by a lyrical consolation prize. "But Miss Badu told me I'm dope." And yes, he is..."

Oct. 7, 2022 Music Feature by Kriss Conklin

Faster Than Sound: A Belated Introduction From Your Incoming Music Editor

Music columnist graduates to Music editor after four years

"...intern, freelancer, columnist, and staff writer. I unfortunately just missed meeting founding music columnist Margaret Moser, but hope to..."

Sept. 30, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Every Artist From Pitchfork Festival Headed to Austin This Year

My trip to Chicago is your summer-to-fall ticket-shopping opportunity

"...to start up behind my back. It made me miss Fun Fun Fun Fest and wish Austin could have..."

July 22, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Spirit Adrift, Austin Reggae Fest, Nilüfer Yanya, Amyl & the Sniffers, and more recommended shows

"...“This area has everything I miss about growing up in the South and then some...."

April 22, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, March 18-24

"...the expression of the creative life force of the universe. It is not dirty, nor is it merely 'normal';..."

March 18, 2022 Column by Rob Brezsny

SXSW Film Review: It's Quieter in the Twilight

The mortality of machines and their creators gently explored

"...puts it, they shattered our terracentric view of the universe...."

March 16, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Sci-Fi Film Festival Foresees a Hybrid Future for Its In-Person Return

Other Worlds comes to Galaxy Highland and beyond

"...or just don't feel comfortable yet to have to miss the festival." So the rule for 2021 was simple:..."

Dec. 3, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Two Austin Art Shows You Don't Want to Miss

One closing, one opening, both extraordinary

"...art shows in Austin that you don’t want to miss – but we’re spotlighting just two of them right..."

Sept. 29, 2021 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

Marvel's master of kung fu makes a convoluted cosmic splash

"...genius stereotype, Fu Manchu. So when the Marvel Cinematic Universe first glimpsed at its Asian plots in Iron Man..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Pandemic Production, One Year Later: Brad Graeber, CEO, Powerhouse Animation

"We're on the verge of a social experiment of going back into the office."

"...three days a week or more. Graeber said, "They miss the camaraderie, they miss the culture, they miss the..."

July 9, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

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