Lucy Dacus, a Gary Floyd Retrospective, an EXTC, and More Crucial Concerts

Sounds all over town and all over the musical spectrum

"...are playing with Buddy Guy, who, at 88 years old, is now at the outer end of the “You..."

May 9, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

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

Arts and culture to fill your days

"...their friendship, a beacon of hope in these terrible times.   – Richard Whittaker PGraph..."

May 9, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, May 9-15

"...was consistently at the right place at the right time to record key historical moments. She’s your role model..."

May 9, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

Arts Groups Lose Promised Grant Money in Friday Night NEA Massacre

Leading Austin cultural institutions face slashed finances

"...dance troupe Lannaya • Latinitas • Conjunto and Tejano music preservation and education nonprofit Rancho Alegre • The Museum..."

May 5, 2025 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

Warm up for summer with frozen margs and fests around Texas

"...May means it’s time to take mom on a day trip to celebrate..."

May 1, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Explosions in the Sky, Kim Gordon, Dinosaur Jr., and More Reviews From Austin Psych Fest 2025

Alternative nation packs the Far Out Lounge

"...and Far Out Lounge, respectively, last weekend. The Chronicle music team split up to catch shredders of the soulful..."

May 2, 2025 Music Feature by The Music Team

White Weddings, Rock & Roll, and More Crucial Concerts

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

"...Texas Dungeon Siege is upon us! The finest medieval musicians from across the land gather for four nights of..."

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

"...Camerata’s annual spring showcase, a performance that changes in music and choreography without losing luster. The jewels of performance..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin Yards Where Weird Finds a Home

Seven front lawns that push beyond garden gnomes

"...hedges and blossoming flowers evoke a master gardener with time and dirt on their hands. Yard signs, flags, and..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by Caroline Drew

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, May 2-8

"...of tropical forests in books, and heard stories from soldiers who had visited jungles abroad. But mostly, he had..."

May 2, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

The Skylark Lounge Is Closing This Weekend

Beloved Airport Boulevard venue’s farewell shows are to be announced

"...Johnny LaTouf is closing the Skylark Lounge. The beloved music venue at 2039 Airport hosts its final shows this..."

April 28, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Huge Changes in SXSW Leadership

Fest boss Hugh Forrest among several high-profile departures

"...and journalist (and Chronicle alum), he joined the then two-year-old festival in 1989. He became an integral part of..."

April 26, 2025 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Is Austin’s New Arts Umbrella Organization Just in Time or Too Little, Too Late?

After two decades of treating culture and creativity as an afterthought, the city of Austin finally has a real arts department

"...real, big city-style department, the Office of Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment (ACME). After years of performers, administrators, boards,..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Art Prom, Pup Crawl, Eeyore’s Birthday, and More Recommended Events

A smattering of ways to fill your weekend

"...halls of this infinite abode. He makes sure the old gods are served, that he avoids floods or crashing..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Blank Hellscape Crafts Five Years of Intricate Demos Into Hell 2

Your favorite local band’s favorite local band emerges with sophomore album

"...“It was the first time that’s ever happened. It’s usually the opposite,” Billips says..."

April 25, 2025 Music Feature by Kyra Bruce

Reggaeton, Psych Rock, Brat-Pop, and More Crucial Concerts

Local shows worth your admission this week

"...Clinton – makes the type of trippy, nostalgic electronic music that the kids in 2010 used to call vaporwave...."

April 18, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, April 18-24

"...extinct for over 800 years. Then scientists germinated a 2,000-year-old seed discovered in the ancient fortress of Masada. That..."

April 18, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

Movies, Theatre, Trivia, and More Recommended Events for the Week

Art and culture abound

"...with frequent Calendar contrib Lina Fisher on a rickety fold-out chair while we and everyone else enjoyed what has..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

First Look: Traphouse Caribbean

Popular Downtown eatery stakes claim as nightlife staple

"...district, Foster actually arrived at that epiphany during his time as a director at a local senior community during..."

April 14, 2025 Food Post by Haris Qureshi

Lunar Vacation, Nané Day, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Grab the earplugs and hit the clubs

"...their sweet, Everly-esque connection. Last year’s fourth LP Every Time I Think About You kicks lightly with sharp melodies..."

April 11, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

For Paul Simon, a Quiet Celebration Still Resounds

Songwriter’s Bass Concert Hall residency is subdued yet profound

"...just as frequently during his live shows, where the 83-year-old singer-songwriter and resident of nearby Wimberley (that’s right, he’s..."

April 9, 2025 Music Post by David Brendan Hall

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

All of Texas' best fests, fairs, fandangos, and fiestas

"...April means it’s time for art made with sand, crazy cars parading, and..."

April 3, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

A Drag DJ, Ducks Ltd., and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

All kinds of sounds can be found around town

"...swaying and singing along as if the songs were old classics. Fellow local crooner Devin Jake joins the bill,..."

April 4, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, April 4-10

"...astrological opinion, the coming weeks will be a favorable time for you to shed as much of yours as..."

April 4, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

Anime, Activism, and Aerodynamics in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Arts and culture abound!

"...h is a typo. Nope! Organizers of this Romani-Indian-Texan music and cultural festival spell it out on their website:..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Cats With Purrrpose

From the Eastside to South Austin, these feline employees are the cat’s meow

"...Ages: Baby Salem’s around 5 months, Stormy’s 2 years old, and eldest Washer is 5..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Self Portraits, Carnivals, and Cannibalism in Our Recommended Events

The weekend in arts and culture

"...by a largely female team – rare at the time – at the Jiří Trnka Studio in Prague, using..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Shannon & the Clams, Lola Kirke, and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the week ahead

"...Rio de Janeiro native. Educated at Berklee College of Music and based in Los Angeles, the keyboardist, songwriter, and..."

March 28, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Rolling Stone Launches Musicians on Musicians Tour With Charley Crockett and Noeline Hofmann

Country crooners perform, talk covers and collaboration in Austin

"...Rolling Stone brought its Musicians on Musicians series from the page to the stage..."

March 25, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Shrooms, Trolls, and Gaga in This Week’s Recommended Events

Art, crafts, and more weekday fun

"...another monthly installment of its Crafty Adult series. This time you’ll learn the basics of creating a shadow box..."

March 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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