Buzzing Around With The Wasps

Austin filmmakers find the sting in a 2,500 year old Greek comedy

"...screening at the Violet Crown Cinema, complete with a Q&A from the filmmakers. Ahead of that special event, writer/directors..."

Feb. 26, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Reckless Amusement

Have a big ol’ ball at these queer events, but don’t be a dick, okay?

"...while Al Pacino flicks a cigarette into the wet New York City street! He’s going through a crisis about..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Column by James Scott

Texas Jukebox Project Preserves the State’s Musical Legacy, One Record at a Time

Jonathon Kimbrell unpacks his historic record archive

"...“There is a tremendous amount of music from Texas artists and Texas-based record labels that are not available commercially..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Music Post by Caroline Drew

Aquatic Anime and Crafty Options in This Week's Recommended Events

Getting out isn't just for the weekend

"...Monday 17, Alamo Village, Slaughter Lane, Lakeline & Mueller..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Texas’ Latest Porn Restriction Law Goes to SCOTUS

The 2023 law requires ID to watch porn

"...and philistines go after books or films or any media that they don’t like, there’s often quick and universal..."

Feb. 14, 2025 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Conference Taps Issa Rae, Signal and Colossal Leads for Keynotes

Lineup drop also adds Kevin Bacon, Hideo Kojima, Last of Us cast & crew

"...firms like local bioscience outfit Colossal, which wants to “jumpstart nature’s ancestral heartbeat” by bringing extinct species back to..."

Feb. 11, 2025 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

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

Allow us to help sort your weekend out

"...well-thought-out, and meticulously arranged as its stilted, presentational acting.   – Lina Fisher PrintAustin’s PrintExpo..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Caroline Rose Ditches Spotify and Live Nation for an Old-School Album Rollout

Alt-pop artist embraces a “slug mentality”

"...like those we’ve come to expect in the social media age. As its name suggests, Rose’s latest project is..."

Feb. 5, 2025 Music Post by Caroline Drew

We Give Two Thumbs Up to These Weekend Events

Arty and culture-y things to get up to

"...The Traitors Watch Party..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Sing Sing Scores Oscar Nominations For Austin

Greg Kwedar, Colman Domingo, Adrian Quesada all get Academy nod

"...Not only did he fly to Utah to take part in the Sundance Film Festival, but he's also just..."

Jan. 23, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

New Exhibition From Irene Antonia Diane Reece Explores Identity Through Photography

Women & Their Work show celebrates heritage and resilience

"...I’m Gone,” open now through March 6 at Women & Their Work, explores identity, memory, and the intersection of..."

Jan. 23, 2025 Arts Post by Julie Royce

Postcards’ Journey From the Border to the Stage

Writer Oscar Cásares, photographer Joel Salcido, and musician Carrie Rodriguez collaborate on a multimedia production

"...five senses, postcards are perhaps the least associated with sound. We see our grandmother’s tight cursive telling us of..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Arts Feature by Benton Graham

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

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

"...by Southwest will be kicking off its 2025 Film & TV Festival with The Studio, the new Apple TV+..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Kings of Comedy: Austin's Josh Frank Brings R.E.M. and Buster Keaton Together for Silents Synced

New soundtrack for Sherlock Jr. follows Nosferatu/Radiohead

"...horror classic (read our review here). Yet there's a new iteration of the old story that has become a..."

Jan. 10, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Society Announces Recipients of 2024 Grants for Short Films

Rising filmmakers from around the state get essential support

"...the state and national level seem to be eying arts funding – and the existence of the arts in..."

Jan. 8, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Dungeons & Dragons, Trivia, Comics, and More Recommended Events

It's a new year! Why not try some new things?

"...tunnel, screaming and ranting, trying to tear the cosmos apart? Everyone knows it, every modern horror film seems to..."

Jan. 3, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, January 3-9

"...Vinci. Beneath its visible surface is evidence that the artist reworked it extensively. There are at least three earlier..."

Jan. 3, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

Weekend Events to Get You to the New Year

Movies, art, drag performances, and more

"...craft along while learning about acceptance between different communities – here meaning, of course, the yeti community and humans...."

Dec. 27, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

A Cognitive Scientist Has Tips for Rethinking New Year's Resolutions

This January, consider bumping your resolutions to March

"...“New year, new me.” If that phrase elicits an eye..."

Dec. 27, 2024 Arts Feature by Amber Williams

Little Women, Big Games, and More Recommended Weekend Events

Get in the spirit with these arts and cultural happenings

"...women against each other; we have room in our hearts to love all the cinematic adaptations of Louisa May..."

Dec. 20, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

A Drag Fest, Nutcracker, and Puppets in This Week’s Events

Lots of weekend events to keep you occupied

"...I’m not your mom – although, LOL, imagine if I was and you were..."

Dec. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

First Look: Black Gold

Mems Davila brings elevated South Texas barbecue to North Austin

"...says pitmaster Mems Davila about Black Gold, his swanky new restaurant located at 1521 West Anderson Lane...."

Dec. 4, 2024 Food Post by Haris Qureshi

New Report Highlights Austin Film Society’s Economic Impact

Study shows value of the creative industries in Austin

"...go watch movies. That's the key finding of a newly published study by AFS, launched Wednesday at a special..."

Nov. 21, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Restaurant Review: Swim Club

An excellent beverage program and retro vibes are further improved by a much-needed menu overhaul

"...to the following phrase: “This restaurant is very social media-friendly.”..."

Nov. 22, 2024 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

Cute Animals, Crafty Adults, and More Recommended Events for the Week

Movies, arts, and more things to do

"...to Chinatown to One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest – what an era! Chinatown was especially memorable due to..."

Nov. 15, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin Chronic: Oat Willie’s Closes Shop After 56 Years

Austin’s first head shop will no longer go “Onward, through the fog!”

"...that he had ordered them from an importer in New York. “I think we sold packages of 10 assorted..."

Nov. 15, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

Art on Waller Creek, Drag on Congress, and More Recommended Events

Step outside and appreciate some art

"...Audio art mixes with light at this new show from Vermont-born..."

Nov. 8, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

Wake the dead, toss some cabers, and much more

"...a Chronicle employee sighting is on your bucket list – weird but okay – you might try the Jo’s..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, Oct. 25-31

"...Airplane. I recall sitting on the couch in my New Jersey home and listening to their albums over and..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

Ravyn Lenae, Spoon, the Magnetic Fields, and More Crucial Concerts

Plan your week in music with a little help from these recommendations

"...More big names appear on August follow-up Bird’s Eye – Ty Dolla $ign lends a verse on "Dream Girl,"..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

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