White Weddings, Rock & Roll, and More Crucial Concerts

Dungeon crawling, avant sax, and other amplified options for the week

"...a look at these names. Oregon’s Grim Father and New York’s Earthen Shield shall join local bands Thronos, Goblet..."

May 2, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

A Redhead, Pink Pony, and Kaleidoscope in This Weekend’s Events

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...get out of all this? “Don’t worry,” you say. “Every brewery has promised to be dog-friendly, so we can..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Jokers, Murders, and Walpurgisnacht in This Week’s Recommended Events

Arts and culture events to populate your weekdays

"...Mann, the great director turned up to tech check every movie from 1981’s Thief to 2015’s Blackhat. Every film,..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

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

"...Well, maybe that’s a little true with Ventanas, a new revival of contemporary circus troupe Cirque Vida’s show that..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Opportunities to Amplify, Educate, and Trailblaze in This Week’s Events

The week ahead is looking bright

"...Ivester Contemporary exhibitionist Denise Prince as part of her new show kicking off this Saturday, March 1. These works..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

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

"...Lamm, a return SXSW speaker, was one of three new keynotes added to the March conference. He’ll be in..."

Feb. 11, 2025 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

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

"...2025 Film & TV Festival with The Studio, the new Apple TV+ half-hour series from Seth Rogen and just..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Quiet Southside Holigay Wish

"...Dear Editor, Living in a city where queer events merit separate discussion as in "What’s Your New Year’s..."

Dec. 30, 2024 Postmarks

Why Austin Loves the Polar Bear Plunge

Kick off 2025 with a cold plunge in Barton Springs Pool

"...In collaboration with the Save Our Springs Alliance, the event raises money and awareness to preserve the Austin landmark...."

Dec. 27, 2024 Arts Feature by Eden Shamy

Chanukah and Xmas Events for the Family or to Help You Escape Family

Either way, you're having a good time

"...outing, the couple solve a murder with a Christmas-y New York City in the background. Their devilishly quick dialogue..."

Dec. 20, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...in the Texas Legislature have already filed bills to prevent state tax dollars from being used to support high-speed..."

Dec. 13, 2024 News Feature

A Free Show, Holiday Hootenanny, and More Crucial Concerts

Gary Clark Jr., Geto Gala, Robert Earl Keen, and more recommended shows

"...around the globe playing alongside tastemakers Marco Carola, Shaun Reeves, Doc Martin, and Raresh. Repping Club Eternal, M.Shogi and..."

Dec. 13, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Kyle Mooney on Limp Bizkit and the Death of the Monoculture in Y2K

SNL star takes on the missed apocalypse with writer Evan Winter

"...if you were alive in 1999, Fred Durst was everywhere. Writer/director Mooney said, “Over the course of writing and..."

Dec. 11, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

South Congress Books Losing Kerbey Lane Home

Antiquarian specialists closing after 13 years and location shift

"...valiantly trying to survive (if not thrive) in our new location, we’ve made the hard decision not to renew..."

Dec. 10, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Y2K

On the last night of 1999, high schoolers crash a New Years Eve party

"...night of 1999, two high school juniors crash a New Years Eve party, only to find themselves fighting for..."

Dec. 6, 2024 Movie Review

The Right-Wingification of UT

Texas targets liberal enemies within one of the top U.S. schools

"...been invited to speak at the Salem Center, UT’s new right-wing think tank headquartered in Rowling Hall, an immaculate..."

Nov. 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Werewolves, Soundscapes, and More in This Week's Art Events

We're all gearing up for All Hallows' Eve

"...explain the repetition history tends to have – exemplified even better, TBH, in artist Enrique Figueredo’s woodcut pieces on..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

A Surreal Party, a Dead Parade, and More Recommended Events

Liven up your weekend with these undead events

"...this local contemporary dance company’s penchant for showing audiences new viewpoints on the art form. As such, you’ll find..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

ACL Preview: West 22nd Hooks ’Em at Their First ACL

UT-Austin student band on big breaks and next steps

"...Gabe Acevedo (rhythm guitar/backup vocals) and Logan Madsen (vocals/lead singer) dish..."

Oct. 1, 2024 Music Post by Genevieve Wood

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...of the Ku Klux Klan by prohibiting coordination to prevent political participation through intimidation...."

Sept. 27, 2024 News Feature

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, September 6-12

"...be your time to shine, to excel, to reach new heights of accomplishment. Along with Christie, I invite you..."

Sept. 6, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

Fantastic Fest Announces 2024 Lineup

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

"...its 2024 lineup, complete with a gala screening of Never Let Go, the new film from Oscar winner Halle..."

Aug. 15, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Miyazaki, Hot Boys, Jane Austen Improv, and More Recommended Events

The weekend is looking ... a little weird

"...saffron will permeate and collaborate with facile joy at every layer.” Similar description could be applied to our local..."

July 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips: Panna Maria, Texas

Step back in time at the oldest Polish settlement in America

"...Antonio. The immigrants celebrated the first Mass at their new home on Christmas Eve 1854 under a sprawling oak..."

May 24, 2024 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Courtney Barnett, Kurt Vile, Lido Pimienta, and More Austin Psych Fest Reviews

Dispatches from three days at the Far Out Lounge

"...& Stage as a willing two-stage host, the OG event relaunched last year, getting everyone psyched up all over..."

April 29, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

South by Gay-west

The official unofficial SXSW recommendations for your queer Austin experience

"...healthy, we at the Institute have gathered recommendations of events considered to be “cool as hell” and “enjoyable for..."

March 15, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Hardcore for a Cause, Gary Clark Jr., and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the coming week

"...warehouse party celebrating electronic music’s creative underground. The Eastside event, hosted by (iN)Sect chairman Butcher Bear and KUTX’s beat..."

March 8, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Less Talkin’, More Rockin’: The Austin Music Awards Touch Down at Antone’s

Jim Franklin, Rosa Madriz, Cherubs honored at 42nd Chronicle show

"...last week’s paper, rather than on stage, this year’s event tamped down the speeches – admittedly, sometimes a yawn..."

Feb. 26, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

What’s New at the 42nd Annual Austin Music Awards?

The Zev Award launches, Antone’s hosts, and winners are out of the bag

"...lends itself perfectly to the latest update of the event format,” which also packs an all-star musical tribute to..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

The Austin Music Awards, a Black Rock Maverick, and More Crucial Concerts

Our recommended shows for the week ahead

"...Landry Jones – who played Becky Briggs’ shithead husband Steven Burnett in The Return. Feels So Good pops up..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

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