Art, Movies, Sports, and More Recommended Events

Pack your weekend with the best happenings around town

"...that can only end in technological tears. Hyperreal programmer Morgan Hyde recommends the film for “fans of electronic music,..."

March 21, 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

"...edge twisted into his earnest romanticism.   – Doug Freeman ASOBOiSM..."

March 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

My Dead Friend Zoe

In this heartfelt dramedy, a vet is haunted by her dead platoonmate

"...Kyle Hausmann-Stokes. Starring: Sonequa Martin-Green, Natalie Morales, Ed Harris, Morgan Freeman, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Gloria Reuben, Rich Paul and Drew..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

On Swift Horses Rides Into SXSW

ATX true crime series The Yogurt Shop Murders also joins fest

"...Angelina LookingGlass, Kurt Russell, Jake Horowitz, Scott Shepherd, Rob Morgan, Tony Revolori, Owen Teague, Bruce Davis, Cole Sprouse (World..."

Feb. 5, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

We Give Two Thumbs Up to These Weekend Events

Arty and culture-y things to get up to

"...the theatre back then. So seeing Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman track down the methodical seven-deadly-sins serial killer on..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Live Music Recommendations for the Week

Shoegaze, hip-hop, jazz, and three days of Wilco

"...Professor Longhair to yes, the legendary Neville Brothers. Zack Morgan supports Friday and a very grateful Deadeye closes Saturday...."

Nov. 29, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Reaping the Strange Harvest

Fantastic Fest mockumentary recreates classic true crime shows

"...But we didn’t have any one-on-one, two detectives like Morgan Freeman and Brad Pitt – who I think we..."

Oct. 17, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Book Festival Unveils Full Author Lineup for 2024

Matthew McConaughey and Malcolm Gladwell headline

"...Kwame Mbalia, Jax Freeman and the Phantom Shriek..."

Sept. 19, 2024 Books Post by Amaya Austin

1992

The L.A. riots are the backdrop for this forgettable heist picture

"...That film was a career low mark for both Morgan Freeman and Christian Slater, but you can’t quite make..."

Aug. 30, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Jess Williamson, Stay Black & Live, Babestock, and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the week in Austin

"...Texas, the saxophonist earned slots with Gil Evans, Lee Morgan, Randy Weston, Art Blakey, and even, for one of..."

June 14, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

SXSW Film Review: My Dead Friend Zoe

A veteran processes her grief in emotional dark comedy

"...attend court-ordered Veterans Alliance group therapy with Dr. Cole (Morgan Freeman), but never resolves the case. New love interest..."

March 10, 2024 Screens Post by Madeline Duncan

Recommended Austin Events

Highlights for your week in music, arts, community, and more

"...of my life.”   – Rachel Rascoe Nancy M. Morgan Celebration of Life..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column

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

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...We Were Dangerous (New Zealand) Director: Josephine Stewart-Te WhiuProducers: Morgan Waru, Polly FryerScreenwriter: Maddie Dai Nellie, Daisy, and Lou..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Quin NFN, corook, ​​and More Highlights From Sunday at ACL Fest

From viral “If I Were a Fish” to M83’s essential “Midnight City”

"...2024 promises at least two major deliveries. – Doug Freeman Post-Kerrville, corook’s Positivity Plays in Contrasts..."

Oct. 16, 2023 Music Post by Doug Freeman

10 Essential Acts to See at ACL Fest

Must-see visiting acts at Zilker Park, from Kendrick Lamar to Rina Sawayama

"...in a buoyant ode to friendship.  – Nayeli Portillo Morgan WadeSunday, 3:15pm, IHG stage..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

A Good Person

Unsubtle tale of addiction and redemption raised up by great performances

"...Directed by: Zach Braff. Starring: Florence Pugh, Morgan Freeman, Celeste O’Connor, Molly Shannon, Chinaza Uche, Zoe Lister-Jones..."

March 24, 2023 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...and Bruce Campbell. Cast List: Lily Sullivan, Alyssa Sutherland, Morgan Davies, Gabrielle Echols, Nell Fisher..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Best Music We Saw at SXSW on Friday

Seventies funk GOATs, queer nu metal, and so much more

"...for in perseverance, offhandedness, and raw live talent. – Morgan-Taylor Thomas Jason Isbell Inaugurates Luck as New Destination Venue..."

March 19, 2022 SXSW Post by Thomas Fawcett

The Best Music We Saw at SXSW on Thursday

Young Thug in the park, icy French experimentalism, and more

"...music moments from Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, plus Doug Freeman's report from Willie Nelson's annual Luck Reunion in Spicewood...."

March 18, 2022 SXSW Post by Derek Udensi

The Best Music We Saw at SXSW on Tuesday

A Zamrock fruit plate, apathetic Irish drone-poetics, and so much more

"...that seem to carry lifetimes within them. - Doug Freeman Walt Disco Screams Self-Love, Even with a Shortened Set..."

March 16, 2022 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

Your Field Guide to the 101 Essential Acts at SXSW

Scroll eternal through the best and buzziest artists at the fest

"...and engaging themes and beats, accomplishing one unique adventure. – Morgan-Taylor Thomas..."

March 11, 2022 Music Feature by The Chronicle Music Staff

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Anthea, Terry Allen, the Greeting Committee, Hellfury, Dorian Electra, and Olson St. Clair

"...celebrating outsiders and dreamers and the dust-swept Southwest. – Doug Freeman The Greeting CommitteeMohawk, Friday 18..."

Feb. 18, 2022 Music Column by Christina Garcia

What We’re Listening to Right Now

Blakchyl x Hyah!, Empyrrean, Homemade Bangs, the Applicators, and more sounds for your week

"...Ndgo(dot)Montoya for an addicting explosion of classic hip-hop. – Morgan-Taylor Thomas Kingcaid Sings a Wasteland..."

Jan. 7, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

What We're Listening to Right Now

Beats by Balto!, Hayes Carll, Kiko Villamizar, Ley Line, and Colin Clark

"...unparalleled with poignant empathy and sly wisdom. – Doug Freeman Kiko Villamizar’s “Todo el Mundo”..."

Nov. 12, 2021 Music Column by Michael Toland

What We're Listening to Right Now

Money Chicha, Rajinee, Carson McHone, Harry Edohoukwa, Larry Seaman, and Jenny Parrott

"...McHone directs, though speaks to any bad-but-burning relationship. –Doug Freeman Harry Edohoukwa Fends Off "Zombies"..."

Oct. 29, 2021 Music Column by Alejandra Ramirez

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Sue Foley, Nat Adderley Jr., Cheap Trick, Little Mazarn and Ralph White, High Desert Queen, and the Austin Record Convention

"...action movie character 'fit – make sure it dooms! – Morgan-Taylor Thomas Cheap Trick, Eric TessmerNutty Brown Amphitheatre, Friday 15..."

Oct. 15, 2021 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Chris Conde and Third Root, Bully, Robert Ellis, Lil Baby and Lil Durk, Molly Burch, and Pulkingham Layne

"...excellent low-crooning, twangy new single, "Another Bloody Morning." – Doug Freeman Lil Baby, Lil DurkCircuit of the Americas, Friday 17..."

Sept. 17, 2021 Music Column by Clara Wang

Austin Music: What We're Listening to This Week

Abhi the Nomad, Animals on TV, Susannah Joffe, Nané, and more recommended tunes

"...or the Strokes, notches as one to watch.– Doug Freeman Jaron Marshall and Mike Melinoe's "Lost Prophets"..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Austin Music: What We're Listening to This Week

Hot Summer Nights 4 Mixtape, Y2, Witchcryer, Suzanne Santo, Hovvdy, and James McMurtry

"...of the 2:06, you can't help but hit repeat. – Morgan-Taylor Thomas Witchcryer's When Their Gods Come For You..."

Aug. 27, 2021 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Recommended Shows Worth Your Musical Bandwidth This Week

Lomelda, Katy Kirby, and Christine Renner lead the live pack

"...the retro-vibed montage with pure punch and heartache.  – Morgan-Taylor Thomas Kalu & Electric Joint, Danilo EP Release..."

July 16, 2021 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

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