Exploded Drawing’s 64th, Double Trouble’s Second, Sagebrush’s Fifth, and More Crucial Concerts

It isn't all about numbers in this week’s recommended shows

"...There was the microburst storm last week, and then there’s..."

June 6, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Qmmunity: Dream in Your Heart, Cool Shoes on Your Feet

Pride still going strong in the Austin queer community

"...in February, that one guy – you know, with the hair – declared all federal agencies were no longer..."

May 30, 2025 Column by James Scott

Slime and Screams: Producer Matt Manjourides on the New Street Trash

The splatter punk sequel gets its Austin premiere

"...classic Street Trash, but producer Matt Manjourides is exactly the man for the job...."

May 23, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Hot Luck, Vibe Vault, No Idea, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

A smattering of sound suggestions

"...this genre catchall has to offer. Expect sets by the Diversity Band, which promotes education and multiculturalism through Dhol..."

May 23, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Qmmunity: Net Nostalgia

Editor James reflects on what being on the computer used to mean

"...Do you remember your first experience on the computer? I don’t, but I remember being excited by..."

May 23, 2025 Column by James Scott

Plan Yourself a Hell of a Summer

Holy-moley, this is one smokin’ hot Summer Events Calendar

"...A word to the wise, however: Budget cuts, weather forecasts, and acts of..."

May 16, 2025 Features Feature by Chronicle Staff

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...KUT, KUTX, PBS Funds On the Line: On top of the arts organizations losing federal..."

May 9, 2025 News Feature

Qmmunity: Thee Gay Agenda Holds Court

Get your gavel for new variety show Justice Is Served

"...Bang the gavel, girlies, because court is in session, and you’re..."

May 9, 2025 Column by James Scott

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

Arts and culture to fill your days

"...Thursday 8 - Saturday 10, The Domain..."

May 9, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

A smattering of ways to fill your weekend

"...Girls be grilling, as the saying I just made up goes. Few places will..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, April 25 - May 1

"...TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You can’t see or hold the wind, though you can feel its force and observe..."

April 25, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, April 18-24

"...ARIES (March 21-April 19): I am always surprised when there appears yet another authoritative article or book that implies..."

April 18, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

Strip Mall Spotlight: North Park Shopping Center

Mangonadas, taquerias, supermercados, and more on North Lamar

"...Welcome back to The Strip Club, highlighting Austin’s destination strip malls. Where else..."

April 18, 2025 Food Feature by Taylor Holland

Qmmunity: Homoscope Is Where the Heart Is

Your best queer week is written in the stars – and this column

"...gazing into my crystal ball/tarot deck/Google search results, and they’re all telling me you’re totally gay. Wait, was that..."

April 11, 2025 Column 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

"...Who said the circus is always looking at the past? Well, maybe..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

Arts and culture abound!

"...Ghost in the Shell..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Musician Panels, a Band of Horses Live Set, and More Reviews From Wednesday of SXSW

John Fogerty, Tom Morello, and Andrew McMahon get chatty

"...Wednesday afternoon peaked around 88 degrees, while the festival reached its own high with performances by Aughts-era..."

March 13, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Arts and Culture Events to Get You Off the Couch

It's spring break (for some of you), get out and have some fun

"...This will surprise all the Chronicle readers to know but I must say it:..."

March 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Powerful Never Change in Death of a Unicorn

A24’s star-studded satirical horror comes to SXSW

"...The unicorn. The elegant symbol of purity and beauty to..."

March 7, 2025 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Hairy Situations, Pickle Parties, and More Weekend Events

Some non-SXSW arts and culture recommendations

"...There’s nothing quite like the myth of the Old West...."

March 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Lavender Thug Talks Returning to Event Organizing

With her new-to-ATX variety show, she welcomes you to the House that Lavender built

"...interviewed event programmer and DJ Lavender Thug about her then-show Cuchi Cuchi. Her community-creating skills went beyond that event,..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Reckless Amusement

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

"...fun, safe, and interesting Valentine’s Day. I caught classic controversy-stirrer Cruising over at Hyperreal Film Club, where only ONE..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Column by James Scott

Queer Transmedia Fest OUTsider Honors Julie Tolentino With Legacy Award

Entering its second decade of existence / resistance, the fest gives the longtime HIV / AIDS artist / activist their flowers

"...The state of present-day “pride” is dismal enough to depress..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Arts Feature by Genevieve Wood

Qmmunity: Queer Pride’s Back on the Menu

South Austin coffee bar Once Over paints their winter menu all the colors of the rainbow

"...Across the street from jockstrap heaven Package, queer caffeine hounds will..."

Jan. 3, 2025 Column by James Scott

New Year's Adjacent Events for the Week Ahead

Crafts, comedy, and more

"...transplant by way of Oregon you may recognize as the witty and fashionable Oliver from Crazy Rich Asians or..."

Dec. 27, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Restaurant Review: High Style and Huge Flavor at OKO

Filipino restaurant makes for a great Austin date night

"...I’m just gonna come out and tell the hard truth about “date night” restaurants: These spots can..."

Dec. 13, 2024 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

Find a December adventure

"...December is time for daytrippin’ while the days are warm and the evenings picturesque. Read all..."

Nov. 29, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Qmmunity: Take It Easy, But! Take It

Don’t be afraid to slow down and slack off when you need to

"...pure emotional bliss. However, as life continues, I find there is no world in which I’ll achieve my ache-less..."

Nov. 29, 2024 Column by James Scott

Austin Studio Tour, Mighty Texas Dog Walk, and More Recommended Events

Things to keep you busy this weekend

"...time-travel romp about not dating your mom. Yet within their script-ology exists a strange screener written even before their..."

Nov. 15, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin’s Best Breweries of 2024, Power Ranked!

Welcome to Top of the Hops IX

"...Click here to jump straight to the brewery rankings...."

Oct. 17, 2024 Food Post by Eric Puga

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