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

Allow us to help sort your weekend out

"...ill-considered singing career. C’mon everybody, “My girl wants to party all the time, party all the time, party all..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

A Pickin’ Party, a Big Squeeze, and Mother’s Day Music Are This Week's Crucial Concerts

Some recommended sounds for your week

"...Old Settler’s Spring Pickin’ Party..."

May 10, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Down the Rabbit Hole … Still [UPDATE]

City Council re-dives into short-term rentals … and hasn’t yet emerged

"...conduct we’re trying to stop” (e.g., “bad actors” or party houses), and to “allow 85% of the good conduct"..."

Sept. 22, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Luv Doc Recommends: Shipe Pool Opening Party and Rally

Shipe Park, Saturday, June 25, 2011

"...call it government) is the equivalent of throwing it down a hole. The reigning wisdom these days, it seems,..."

June 24, 2011 Column by The Luv Doc

Luv Doc Recommends: Party at the Moontower

, Saturday, June 20, 2009

"...just that sometimes they're a little hard to track down without a summons or ironclad DNA evidence. Being fatherless..."

June 19, 2009 Column by The Luv Doc

Party Leaders Pin Hopes on Harris

Houston, we have a chance to take back the Texas House.

"...no secret Harris County is key to Texas Democratic Party hopes to take back the state House. Party Chair..."

Aug. 22, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Luv Doc Recommends: First Ever Film Fight Party

Artseen Alliance, Thursday, July 17, 2008

"...to something if you weren’t such a hardcore, badass party animal. Otherwise, how could you possibly score 170,000 on..."

July 18, 2008 Column by The Luv Doc

The Gavel Comes Down on Redistricting A-Go-Go

The Lege returns, and the gentlemen start their engines.

"...opened under storm clouds Monday morning -- and went downhill from there. A few moments after Speaker Tom Craddick..."

July 4, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

The Party Poop

"...Destruction?" (Oct. 29), Mayor Kirk Watson's team of A2K party planners announced a series of new or slightly revised..."

Dec. 17, 1999 News Feature

Nancy Pelosi Brings Down the House at TribFest

Speaker talks impeachment, turning Texas blue in 2020

"...campaign. There were 14 candidates total, but it came down to a pitched battle between my guy and this..."

Sept. 29, 2019 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

John Fogerty Won’t Back Down

From Pete Seeger and Tom Petty to the romance of the Sixties

"...because I remember it pretty quaint, walking up and down Sixth Street. It was 10 or 11 at night..."

Oct. 25, 2017 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Over Under Sideways Down

The resurrection of DJ Jonathan Toubin

"...maximum rock & soul-themed Shakin' All Over Under Sideways Down, was packing 'em in each week at Home Sweet..."

July 27, 2012 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Nate Southard's 'Down' Shows Up Like A New Tattoo

… on the arm of something that might just kill you.

"...Hell, and He Stepped Through. And now, his latest: Down. Yeah, that's right: Click that link. Read the first..."

July 18, 2012 Chronolog Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Sitting Down With Your Senator

Sarah Eckhardt goes deep on democracy, womanhood, and our era

"...Lots of suits and black high heels moving briskly. Down one quieter corridor, you’ll find the office of state..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

It's Time to Party With Holiday Lights, Gremlins, and More Events

Fill your week with bright and shady things to do

"...The Polar Express Movie Party..."

Dec. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

A Stoner Jam, 3-Legged Dog Day Party, and More Crucial Concerts

SXSW-adjacent lineups and other shows worth seeing

"...of the 3-Legged Dog, the Chronicle’s annual March day party. Now in its ninth year, the festivities return to..."

March 15, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

What Makes This Cocktail Party So Different?

What sets this spirited shindig aside from so many others?

"...vermouth to the memory of Noël Coward, and get down to imbibing...."

July 18, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Luv Doc: Toning It Down

This isn't about fashion

"...I work in a large Downtown tech company with a "casual" dress code. By "casual"..."

June 1, 2018 Column by The Luv Doc

Pitchfork Day Party

"...Pitchfork Day PartyEast Side Drive-In, Thursday, March 17..."

March 18, 2011 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

Gay People Like to Party

Are the Lesbians on Ecstasy really happy to be coming to Austin?

"...Meet The Lesbians on Ecstasy, a Montreal-based lesbian dance party in a can. Front-monkey Fruity Frankie (Montreal DJ Lynne..."

March 10, 2006 Features Feature by Kate Getty

No Need to Reinvent Democratic Party

"...Editor, I see no need to reinvent the Democratic Party. We damned near won. Kerry was the better candidate,..."

Nov. 5, 2004 Postmarks

Rent Party Blues

Are post-boom rents killing the Austin music scene?

"...Downtown, lines mark the spots. Two clubs with the longest..."

Feb. 14, 2003 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Down to the Wire

SOS, Bradley, and the city try to work out their differences and come to an agreement they all can live with on the Bradley Settlement.

"...in the deal for SOS: the need for a third-party guarantor for the conservation easement, which is designed to..."

March 10, 2000 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Party People, Zines, Sharks, and More Events for the Week Ahead

Don't wait for the weekend!

"...home a hero.   – Kimberley Jones 24 Hour Party People..."

June 7, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Abbott Doubles Down on Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric Even After El Paso

Texas governor’s anti-immigrant streak continues

"...Texas Democratic Party Executive Director Manny Garcia called the letter "despicable" and..."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Dear Glutton: Where to Eat Before a Halloween Party

In search of a respectable dinner before a night of costumed buffoonery

"...to take a cute girl before a big Halloween party, so she can see that I'm a nice guy..."

Oct. 28, 2016 Food Column by Emily Beyda

Abbott Cracks Down on Sanctuary Cities

Immigration rights advocates say Abbott is merely pandering to his political base

"...alarmed about Gov. Greg Abbott's latest effort to crack down on undocumented residents by threatening so-called "sanctuary cities" with..."

Nov. 13, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Take Me to a Party

Sweet Spirit pops big

"...guitar-and-keys-driven outbursts like the opening "Take Me to a Party" or "Chained & Tied," a moody New Wave moment..."

Oct. 30, 2015 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Lorde’s Swingin Party

Teen Kiwi stuffs Austin Music Hall on sold-out tour opener

"...“Ribs” in the twilight hours of a high school party – as her house emptied and the unfinished drinks..."

March 4, 2014 Music Post by Luke Winkie

KLRU Turns 50, Throws a Weeklong Party

Bon Iver, Yul Kwon, and GPS-free directions to Sesame Street

"...of operation, Austin’s favorite public television station moves the party off-screen for a series of events intended to “reflect..."

April 21, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

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