Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...unlawful Executive Order, issued in the middle of the night, threatens our ability to serve the American public with..."

May 9, 2025 News Feature

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

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...Because they all sound pretty terrific. How about opening night selection Middletown, about high schoolers investigating an environmental scandal,..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Downtown Austin Experiences the Moontower Effect

Moontower Comedy Festival returns with a lineup of national stars and local comics

"...Medina, a florist by day and comic by night, explains her process steering the audience into more challenging..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by Lucciana Choueiry

Our Recommended Events Include Broods, Books, and Barking Buddies

The weekdays are filled with events worth leaving the house

"...your own terms.   – James Renovitch Open Mic Night..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

St. Paddy’s Day, SXSnacks, Sailor Moon, and More Weekend Events

Our recommendations for the waning days of the Fest

"...attachment to Jane Wickline after watching her on Saturday Night Live this past year. She’s been a surprisingly divisive..."

March 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

SXSW Film Review: One More Shot

Emily Browning is a delight in a Groundhog Day-style romp

"...Shot is a Groundhog Day-style romp set on the night of Y2K when an old group of med school..."

March 8, 2025 SXSW Post by Jenny Nulf

Qmmunity: For Queers By Queers Fest Recs and More

Mostly unofficial SXSW recos, local non-Fest fun, and Oscars complaints this week in Qmmunity

"...you can click the link in the Qmmunity Insta caption once I post this column online, winky winky)...."

March 7, 2025 Column by James Scott

Review: Fresh Squeezed Ounce of Opera

One Ounce Opera’s micro-opera showcase invigorates

"...accessible to all. Based on its Feb. 21 opening night audience, which featured attendees of all ages, it’s clear..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

The Winners of the 43rd Austin Music Awards

The best bands, venues, backstage folks, and more, as voted on by you

"...of local music, all in one place. Presented by Cap Metro, the 43rd annual Austin Music Awards returns to..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Music Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

Where is the resistance? Here.

"...Some Weird Shit: A Tuesday night Sean Hannity interview with Donald Trump and Elon Musk..."

Feb. 21, 2025 News Feature

Valentine's and Beyond With This Weekend's Recommended Events

From dark stories to romantic dance

"...– Kat McNevins Hearts in All Conditions: Queer Poetry Night..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

A Winter Formal, a Yellow Brick Ball, and More Recommended Events

Arts and culture happenings for the weekend

"...MK’s sounds and onstage shadow projects. Make a freakin’ night of it, why don’tcha, and order a little pasta..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

New Year's Adjacent Events for the Week Ahead

Crafts, comedy, and more

"...Monday 30, Cap City Comedy Club..."

Dec. 27, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Theatre Review: Penfold Theatre’s It’s a Wonderful Life

The hopes and fears of George Bailey’s years, unpacked in a single night

"...with a half turn and the donning of a cap. His take on a preschooler was particularly delightful. Beau..."

Dec. 20, 2024 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

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

Either way, you're having a good time

"...grin, I thought, “Step aside, Pennywise; there’s a new nightmare in town.” And Art’s over-the-top gore is definitely nightmarish...."

Dec. 20, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

Step outside and appreciate some art

"...mix of water, light, and sound on its opening night, Nov. 8, or during the second week of the..."

Nov. 8, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Cyndi Lauper, Pleasure P, Luxury Television, and More Crucial Concerts

Live music to drown out the week's news

"...century DIY frenzy. Pile on San Antonio gothwave project Night Ritualz, Dru Molina’s rrriotous Austin crew Mujeres Podridas, and..."

Nov. 8, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Levitation, a Cumbia Halloween, Jazz Hall of Fame, and More Crucial Concerts

From spooky to undead and beyond, these are the shows to see

"...it look easy. “Here in the genre’s live music capital,” opined a Chronicle review, “its progressive futurism crackles the..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

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

Liven up your weekend with these undead events

"...Being single – honestly, being by yourself in any capacity – is a learned skill, not an innate trait..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Ghosts Rise Again for Flood of Spirits

Rebecca Maag brings back her supernatural historical play

"...Train, another interactive show, this time performed onboard the Cap Metro Red Line commuter line, but now she’s reconnecting..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Record Store Day, Formula 1, Dyke March, and More Event Recommendations

Your weekend is spoken for

"...to Veep or the best biting bits of Saturday Night Live, as the increasing stakes can’t help but be..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Chappell Roan Says ACL Performance Is Her Last of the Year, and More Surprises From Weekend Two

The heat lingered at sets from Vince Staples, Dua Lipa, Jeezy, and more

"...the Tito’s stage in a white gown and jeweled cap on Friday, the unorthodox queen traversed her discography of..."

Oct. 14, 2024 Music Post by Doug Freeman

“Here Comes the Pain”: Slipknot Invokes Catharsis En Masse

Iowa nü metal legends celebrate 25 years in ATX

"...This was the Back Room, a revered 1,000-capacity East Riverside venue (now expanded and occupied by Emo’s),..."

Sept. 21, 2024 Music Post by David Brendan Hall

Cap City Comedy Club Anoints 2024 Funniest Person in Austin

Liz Splatt earns the cape and crown

"...The 2024 Cap City Comedy Club Funniest Person in Austin (FPIA) contest..."

Sept. 19, 2024 Arts Post by Valerie Lopez

Viva México, Mooncakes, and Motorbikes in Our Recommended Events

Lots to celebrate this weekend

"...But after rising from the grave as a perfectly capable vampire herself, Lucy spends infinite years trying to escape..."

Sept. 13, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Pride All Week Long

Austin Pride's parade and festival is just the tip of a very gay iceberg

"...Thursday 8, the Red Room at Cap City..."

Aug. 9, 2024 Column by James Scott

A Jukebox Musical, Chicken Tips, and More Weekday Events

Don't pretend like you don't need chicken tips

"...Through August 13, Cap City Comedy..."

July 26, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Why Venues Are Struggling to Stay Open in the Live Music Capital of the World

As Hot Summer Nights descends, Austin’s live music epicenter campaigns for city support

"...at Stubb’s just steps away from Chess Club, which caps at 100...."

July 12, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

The Austin Chronic: On Joint Rolling, Wonderment, and Turning 40

“Am I feeling anything yet?”

"...Late last Saturday night, when we were entering our usual stage of wonderment,..."

July 12, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

Silverada’s Solid Country Gold

Mike & the Moonpies rebrands and reloads

"...Harmeier, in a jean jacket and ball cap, is flanked centerstage by longtime conspirators Catlin Rutherford and..."

June 28, 2024 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

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