Qmmunity: The Optimist Weighs In

Staying positive these days is like being an 84-year-old Al Pacino trying to read names at the Oscars – a struggle!

"...chances for you to go bacchanal-mode. OutYouth 35th Birthday Party..."

April 4, 2025 Column by James Scott

Self Portraits, Carnivals, and Cannibalism in Our Recommended Events

The weekend in arts and culture

"...their time need to watch this ASAP – strapped down Clockwork Orange-style if necessary. Singin’ in the Rain captures..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Cats With Purrrpose

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

"...baby and lick your face” – before he hunkers down for his night shift as guard cat...."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

Art, crafts, and more weekday fun

"...I love a good at-home viewing party as much as the next person; screens and sweatpants..."

March 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Double Scorpio Goes Offline

FDA performs search-and-seizure of beloved VHS cleaner brand

"...Thursday 20, Showdown San Marcos..."

March 21, 2025 Column by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Changing Downtown Traffic: A new strategic plan for Austin’s Downtown is..."

March 21, 2025 News Feature

MAGA Moms and the Republican Resistance to School Vouchers

Make education public again

"...rural Republicans – the backbone of the Texas Republican Party – share this concern. They also oppose vouchers because..."

March 21, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Letter From the Chronicle’s New Publisher

"...be around; I doubt he would miss the 4/20 party I’m planning. (Details to come.) Soon after Nick made..."

March 21, 2025 Features Feature by Cassidy Frazier

Rolling Stone Wraps, billy woods Plays a Red River Patio, and More Music Reviews From Friday of SXSW

Fest winds down with a lot of hip-hop

"...and more, while Armand Hammer rapper billy woods performed down at the 13th Floor...."

March 15, 2025 Music Post by Miranda Garza

Ivan Cornejo, Steve Wynn, Cardinals, and More Reviews From Thursday of SXSW

Sonic dispatches from Ireland, Mexico, and the Afro Diaspora

"...of Texan flora and fauna, and London Afro-punks Steam Down slung the sounds of the Diaspora, from funk to..."

March 14, 2025 Music Post by Kyra Bruce

Black Bag

Steven Soderbergh's latest is a zippy, London-set spy yarn

"...His George has a job to do – hunt down a leak – and it’s a grim task, considering..."

March 14, 2025 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Opus

Maybe don't accept the invite to the remote compound teeming with cultlike vibes?

"...characters learn that it might be safer to turn down the coveted invitation to visit the remote private estates..."

March 14, 2025 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

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

John Fogerty, Tom Morello, and Andrew McMahon get chatty

"...favorites such as “The Great Salt Lake” and “Weed Party” early on at Stubb’s. Lead guitarist Brett Nash thrashed..."

March 13, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

More LGBTQ+ Fun to Be Had in Austin on the Unofficial Side of SXSW

Catching the South By second-weekend wind

"...too many good options during South by Southwest weighing down your aching shoulders? Well, well: I’ll take that load..."

March 14, 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

"...divisive SNL hire, with multitudes of Reddit threads tearing down or defending her intentionally awkward comedy stylings. Sure, she..."

March 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Crucial Concerts to Enjoy as SXSW Wanes

Embrace the anarchy or wait for the masses to depart

"...Third Man Records and CREEM’s Two-Day Rock ‘N’ Roll Party..."

March 14, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

SXSW Film Review: The Python Hunt

How a man-made ecological disaster may be hiding a much worse sin

"...of free-for-all as a thousand contestants drive up and down country roads trying to find pythons and collect them..."

March 12, 2025 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Benson Boone, La Sécurité, Ken Pomeroy, and More Reviews From Tuesday of SXSW

Plus: Lars Ulrich pumps up new Apple Vision Pro experience

"...Annie-Claude Deschênes’ Whipped Cream-Laced Techno Party..."

March 12, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Aiko, Jurassic 5’s Soup, Quiet Light, and More Reviews From Monday of SXSW

Music fest kicks off with a bang

"...pass the same phrase around as they mill about Downtown each night: “Who are you seeing today?”..."

March 11, 2025 Music Post by Miranda Garza

SXSW Film Review: Bunny

What do you do with a dead body? Call your friends.

"...Stefan Marolachakis), contains multitudes. We first meet him running down a Manhattan street, blood on his clothes, his long..."

March 8, 2025 SXSW Post by Rod Machen

SXSW Film Review: One More Shot

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

"...Getting ready for the big party, she stumbles across a bottle of tequila (or possible..."

March 8, 2025 SXSW Post by Jenny Nulf

Tugging at True-Crime's Seams in SXSW Doc Zodiac Killer Project

Charlie Shackleton on genre conventions, and why he subverted them

"...a recording studio, answering questions from an unseen third party about what he would have done if the other..."

March 8, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Hairy Situations, Pickle Parties, and More Weekend Events

Some non-SXSW arts and culture recommendations

"...turning from red-hot annoyance at Lowell’s poor manners to worn-down fondness. May’s directorial debut plays in honor of Women’s..."

March 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

35 Recommended SXSW Music Acts

From rock to new age to Irish traditional, these are the incoming artists to see

"...listen to while lounging beside Barton Springs or driving down Congress on a sunny day with the windows down...."

March 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

No Badge Necessary at These Live Music Recommendations

Crucial concerts for the week ahead

"...– formerly Plush – is one of this writer’s Downtown favorites. Acts like Mean Jolene, Guiding Light, and Important..."

March 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

First Look: Guatemalan Food and Culture at Marimbas

Longtime Austinites open up at North Lamar

"...When you sit down at Marimbas Guatemalan Bakery & Restaurant with a piping..."

March 5, 2025 Food Post by Haris Qureshi

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

The week ahead is looking bright

"...Monday 3 - Thursday 6, Downtown Austin..."

Feb. 28, 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

"...mama moment. [It’s] a mother’s embrace when you’re feeling down and out.”..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Column by James Scott

Brass Bands, Russian Circles, Swindlers, and More Crucial Concerts

Get out and get loud

"...the Point, Superfónicos, and more will perform at the party – and the winners of all 53 categories are..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Volunteering, Drag, Birthdays, and More Recommended Events

Let us help you plan your weekend

"...others. Currently on display in the Gallery at APL’s Downtown location is “Beauty and the Beads: Divine Fire and..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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