Karate Kid: Legends

This franchise extension is a soulless slog

"...Directed by: Jonathan Entwistle. Starring: Ben Wang, Jackie Chan, Ralph Macchio, Joshua Jackson, Sadie..."

May 30, 2025 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

KhushFest, Kung Fu, and Clueless in Our Recommended Events

You pretty much can't avoid culture this weekend

"...skin? Uh, YEAH: It’s freakin’ blue as hell. Drag star Juno Birch spins on over to Austin in her..."

May 30, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Celebrating Black Austin, Telling Stories, and Ducks Galore in This Weekend’s Events

Our arts and culture recommendations to keep you busy

"...Set during World War II, this multiple Oscar-winning romance starring heavyweights Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman offers new treasures..."

May 23, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin Elders: Meet Donald Mace Williams, the 95-Year-Old Ph.D. and Poet

He’s an expert on Beowulf, and he hasn’t stopped writing

"...by the way, on the day of the stock market crash in 1929,” Williams said. “So it must have..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature by Mattea Gallaway

Plan Yourself a Hell of a Summer

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

"...Here comes space-age super drag star Juno Birch to bring her sky-high blond bouffant and..."

May 16, 2025 Features Feature by Chronicle Staff

Affordable Art, Cine Las Americas, Adult Books, and More Weekend Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar's enjoyment

"...to continue your calcareous collection. Sliding-scale donation-based door tickets start at $10, with profits split between Hallibugton and venue..."

May 16, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Thee Gay Agenda Holds Court

Get your gavel for new variety show Justice Is Served

"...Del Canto, Eddie Hale, Taylor Dominique, Lynn Metcalf, and p1nkstar on DJ duty. More names still than can fit..."

May 9, 2025 Column by James Scott

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

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...become the toast of this year’s Tribeca Festival as star of the new Austin-made horror, Man Finds Tape. But..."

May 2, 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

"...herself while exploring similar themes.   – Lina Fisher Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Springtime Socializing

Here, take these LGBTQ events to protect you against the incoming horrors

"...for a springtime masquerade where Primrose Von Dutch, Mars Morningstar, She23, Disco Lemonade, Ivanna Chisinou, Divine Goddess, and Yvonna..."

April 25, 2025 Column by James Scott

Art, Eggs, Kink, and Sleaze in This Weekend’s Art Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar consideration

"...irrelevant cameo? But here’s a movie where every guest star was a real star. Every time two characters appeared..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Strip Mall Spotlight: North Park Shopping Center

Mangonadas, taquerias, supermercados, and more on North Lamar

"...Cheetos with a queso ice cream chaser? Stockpile black market Ding Dongs wearing an exotic fish belt? Pay nearly..."

April 18, 2025 Food Feature by Taylor Holland

Qmmunity: Taking Yourself on a Date

Make sure to make time for the coolest queer you know, aka you.

"...of new sport-o romance Futbolista – where a football star falls for his philosophy classmate – hits up Austin’s..."

April 18, 2025 Column by James Scott

Does Dan Patrick Even Understand the Cannabis Industry He’s Trying to Kill?

Texas Lege’s draconian bills are making even the stoners frustrated

"...industry constituents. Since the last meeting of the Lone Star Lege, the consumable hemp market went mainstream and its..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

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

Arts and culture abound!

"...for Earth’s energy crisis. Ties to friends and family start to fade. Her AI companion starts to evolve. Questions..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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!

"...Venus Rising, Bobby Pudrido, Ryan, and Banshee Rose with p1nkstar, Turito, and Horrorchata in the DJ booth. 10pm. Brewskies..."

April 4, 2025 Column by James Scott

Hairy Situations, Pickle Parties, and More Weekend Events

Some non-SXSW arts and culture recommendations

"...Henson projects – and you’ll love picking out Seventies superstars in supporting roles such as a short-shorted Steve Martin..."

March 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: For Queers By Queers Fest Recs and More

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

"...Double-crown winning Drag Race star and the X Change Rate host Monét X Change..."

March 7, 2025 Column by James Scott

No Badge Necessary at These Live Music Recommendations

Crucial concerts for the week ahead

"...and “You Wear It Well”? The slick Eighties pop star of “Some Guys Have All the Luck”? Or all..."

March 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Volunteering, Drag, Birthdays, and More Recommended Events

Let us help you plan your weekend

"...fest’s milestone with others who share that vision. Tickets start at $350 and include a three-course dinner paired with..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin Gets Compared to a Lot of Cities. But Is Life Better There?

Shopping for home

"...a number of other cities in the South, Raleigh’s star has risen rapidly. For Jane Porter, a contributing editor..."

Feb. 21, 2025 News Feature by Abe Asher

Walkabouts, Rallies, and Carnaval in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

The chilly weekend is heating up

"...OKAY, so the event actually started yesterday, Feb. 19, but there's still four more days..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Mama Duke Has Her Eyes Wide Open

The genre-hopping artist discusses her latest album, You Can Open Your Eyes Now

"...industry – let us not forget this Chronicle cover star’s also a member of the Recording Academy – this..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Column by James Scott

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

From dark stories to romantic dance

"...art now in its fifth year and fourth evolution. Starting as marathon sessions in a controlled environment, Spector’s LARP..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

SXSW Conference Taps Issa Rae, Signal and Colossal Leads for Keynotes

Lineup drop also adds Kevin Bacon, Hideo Kojima, Last of Us cast & crew

"...firms like local bioscience outfit Colossal, which wants to “jumpstart nature’s ancestral heartbeat” by bringing extinct species back to..."

Feb. 11, 2025 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

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

Allow us to help sort your weekend out

"...Young Mr. Lincoln, and Drums Along the Mohawk) and megastar Henry Fonda to take a long, cold look at..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Travel news for history buffs, art appreciators, foodies, and more

"...told the soldier to get in the vehicle and start the engine so that he could drive off as..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

We Give Two Thumbs Up to These Weekend Events

Arty and culture-y things to get up to

"...normies versus the U.S.’s bench of backstabbing reality TV all-stars pulled from Survivor, Big Brother, and the Real Housewives..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Food Trailer Review: Knuckle Sandwich Is Love at First Bite

This buzzy spot is worth the price

"...other aromatics. Generous chunks of chicken thigh braced the star of the show, a deliciously dense matzo ball. I..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Punk, Noise, and Dolly in This Week’s Crucial Concerts

Shows to see this weekend and beyond

"...documentary out about DiFranco, who is fresh from a starring turn on Broadway’s Hadestown.   – Abby Johnston Tyler..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

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