Fashion, Heritage, Ballet, Puns, and More Weekend Events

Arts and culture to fill your days

"...a new beast: Inspire Victorious, blasting forth with the Mr. Inspire title tussle between Jak Calloway and Will Allday;..."

May 9, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

A Mardi Gras Pre-Party, Improvised Intimacy, and More Recommended Events

Allow us to help sort your weekend out

"...John Ford (fresh off the triple-success of Stagecoach, Young Mr. Lincoln, and Drums Along the Mohawk) and megastar Henry..."

Feb. 7, 2025 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

"...anniversary. Los Angeles’ BOAN headlines, with DJ Inhalt and Mr. Pharmacist serving as selectors on 1s and 2s. Austin..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

FronteraFest Is Back to Push New Boundaries

The theatrical fringe festival proves there's still space to experiment in a crowded Austin

"...Zac Carr on Feb. 2. 'A dumbshow presented by Mr. Bonetangles and Picklehead the Clown. A puppet-clown collaboration by..."

Jan. 13, 2023 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Five Posh Options for Your Favorite Liquor Cabinet

You do, after all, deserve the best

"...4. MR. BLACK When we hear that Mr. Black is the..."

Nov. 24, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

VR/AR @ SXSW

What you see (and immersively interact with) is what you get

"...Immersion at Scale: AR/MR Will Change EverythingMonday, March 11,..."

March 8, 2019 Screens Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Michael Galvan Wants to Go to Trial ... Quickly

Cold case suspect says put up or shut up to District Attorney's Office

"...is "in any way based on information provided by Mr. Pendragon" and continues to be "very confident in the..."

Oct. 12, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Outlaw Sounds

Ethan Hawke and Ben Dickey on their favorite Blaze Foley and Townes Van Zandt songs

"...“Mr. Mudd and Mr. Gold” This song gets to Townes'..."

Aug. 17, 2018 Features Feature by Ben Dickey

99 Luftballons (International Acts at SXSW Music)

South by Southwest by way of Sudan, Scotland, Colombia, and more

"...1am London producer Namali Kwaten, 18, and multi-instrumentalist David Mrakpor, 23, fuse the legacies of J Dilla, traditional jazz,..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature

SXSW Film Announces Features Lineup

Competitive narratives and docs unveiled, plus more

"...saw the premieres of two critically acclaimed TV shows: Mr. Robot and UnReal. This year, I'd wager on Adam..."

Feb. 2, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

Comedy Out the Wazoo and In Your Weekend: Now!

Unless you'd rather just, what, twiddle your thumbs until Moontower?

"...of the old Yog-Sothoth in your Nyarlathotep there, eh, Mr. Whately? How about improv samurai in the style of..."

April 9, 2014 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

SXSW 2013 Round Two: More Bands Announced

Big year for Bogota bands with a heavy playlist from Colombia

"...Absynthe Minded (Ghent, Belgium) The Adamski Kid (London, England)..."

Dec. 5, 2012 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

Singing with the Ice King

'Adventure Time' creator Pendleton Ward and star Tom Kenny go Mondo

"...also Spongebob Squarepants, Doctor Octopus, and a regular on Mr. Show), and series creator Pendleton Ward were in Austin..."

April 30, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Stumblin' In

At the crossroads of the Quatro brand and Spotify

"...was getting my stereo receiver and speakers back from Mr. Wizard’s after a lengthy convalescence in the local electronics..."

Aug. 16, 2011 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Austin Toros Run to First Playoff Appearance

A preview of the Austin Toros' first-ever playoff home game.

"...the basket that may remind you of a certain Mr. Longoria. From there, we have the crafty veteran Darvin..."

April 15, 2008 Sports Post by Matt Moore

Page Two: Once in a Lifetime

Obama and Clinton are the future – a real future that is better than any fabricated past

"...Using the term "esteemed" as a means of deriding Mr. Rosenblatt is absolutely delicious. If anyone could find 30..."

Jan. 11, 2008 Column by Louis Black

'Possession Arrow': Barnes<->Huggins

"...for now. I'll just say that you've got company, Mr. Recruiter Man. You're not the only coach who can..."

Feb. 3, 2007 Sports Post by Shawn Badgley

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

Malnutrition in Iraq, hot dogs in the United States, Ketu will change into Virgo, and D&D at least once a month

Dec. 31, 2004 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Big Books: Part 3

Gift guide

"...Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke..."

Dec. 17, 2004 Books Feature by Edward Nawotka

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Blurbing SXSW 04 music – Wednesday only

"...Fran's Secret Chiefs 3, an investigational collective trio of Mr. Bungle members who've played with everyone from Yo-Yo Ma..."

March 12, 2004 Music Feature

The Great Escape

Chain Gangs! Cast Aways! Kung Fu! Chocolate! ... It's Time for the Holiday Film Previews

"...from Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels director (aka "Mr. Madonna") Guy Ritchie, Snatch, a crime thriller with a..."

Nov. 24, 2000 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

Postmarks

Starbucks vs. the Chronicle: Who's zoomin' who?

"...have a radio station with the requisite cojones -- Mr. Fowler's title song is in regular rotation on Lone..."

Sept. 15, 2000 Column

Postscripts

Harry Potter is driving Books editor Clay Smith crazy. It's the publisher's fault.

"...the public. Her talk is titled "In Bed With Mr. Whipple"; she's going to teach you how to unabashedly..."

July 14, 2000 Books Column by Clay Smith

Postmarks

First, the good news ...

"...Fullerton's interview to AISD superintendent Mr. Forgione in Oct. 29 issue was well-focused, clean, and..."

Nov. 5, 1999 Column

Postmarks

Housing, ACC, and Spooner.

"...13th Warrior, starring the Spanish actor Anthony Flags, aka Mr. Melanie Griffith, but would like to note that "cheers,"..."

Oct. 29, 1999 Column

Growth Spurt

Nine Shows That Transported Me

"...-- and Austin theatre in particular -- better than Mr. Stuart? When will he take that much-needed vacation? Why,..."

Jan. 8, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Record Reviews

"...rocks/back through the wavering weeds/and the turds." Sweet dreams, Mr. Wyatt; you deserve a rest. 3.5 stars - Kate..."

Feb. 6, 1998 Music Review