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

Our arts and culture recommendations to keep you busy

"...After celebrating its 50th anniversary last summer, the Paramount Summer Classic Film Series returns..."

May 23, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Plan Yourself a Hell of a Summer

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

"...Jean-Luc Godard’s French New Wave classic, celebrating its 65th anniversary this year. Hold on to your party hats: Other..."

May 16, 2025 Features Feature by Chronicle Staff

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

Grab the earplugs and hit the clubs

"...development and cause for black celebrations all over. Supporting September single “Strangler Fig” – a last-gasp dirge of woodpecker..."

April 11, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

No Badge Necessary at These Live Music Recommendations

Crucial concerts for the week ahead

"...Chess Club Third Anniversary Weekend..."

March 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Metal, Hip-Hop, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

BodyRock ATX, Escuela Grind, Grace Bowers, and more

"...in Paris. As a bonus, the latter will feature 112 bars that have never been heard before.   –..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Live Music Recommendations for the Week Ahead

Get to know your shows

"...Celebrating its 45th anniversary, the Cactus Cafe welcomes local treasure Kevin Russell, stepping..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Crucial Concerts for the Week Ahead

The Point, Wild Heaven, Chris Acker, and more

"...after dark. Musically fulfilling this definition, Day Friend’s impressive September debut, Penelope, brings night-owl-centric early Aughts revival to mind...."

Jan. 3, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Turkey Day Drama, a Red Hot Patriot, and Scares for the Season in Our Recommended Events

I scream, you scream, we all scream for the weekend!

"...Friday 11, KMFA 89.5..."

Oct. 11, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

Catch up on Lone Star State news and plan some fall fun

"...National Preserve into being 50 years ago on Oct. 11, 1974 along with the Big Cypress National Preserve in..."

Oct. 4, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Fantastic Fest Interview: A New Invite to The Birthday

Corey Feldman and Eugenio Mira restore an FF original

"...Catalunya, and made made its U.S. debut the following September in Austin at the inaugural Fantastic Fest. It immediately..."

Sept. 30, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Viva México, Mooncakes, and Motorbikes in Our Recommended Events

Lots to celebrate this weekend

"...Through September 29, City Theatre Austin..."

Sept. 13, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

Historic hotels, hummingbirds, and highways

"...cooler weather and these happenings around the state in September...."

Sept. 6, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

ArmadilloCon, Art, a Hot Sauce Hootenanny, and More Recommended Events

Get out and get spicy this weekend

"...trilogy) appearing as guest of honor ahead of the September publication of her new book, The Gods Below, and..."

Sept. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Line Dancin', Terminatin', and Writin' in This Week's Recommended Events

Lots to do, and it's not even the weekend

"...Ever topical, Ivester Contemporary’s September Project Space show centers around memory and home –..."

Sept. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Some Local Arts, Pride, and More Recommended Events

Plan your Austin weekend

"...Through September 8, Georgetown Palace Theatre..."

Aug. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: July Events Roundup

Beat the heat in San Marcos and have fun at events around the state

"...Purple Martin Watch Party From July to September, Houston's purple martins spend most of the day feeding..."

July 3, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

Plus dispatches from SandFest, farewell to Gary Oliver, and more

"...most popular side attractions were the stagecoach rides. In September 2023, the site was closed for a major restoration..."

May 3, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Qmmunity: Top Five Scene Shakers

Qmmunity counts five major queer scene shake-ups in 2023

"...performer named as a plaintiff in the lawsuit. In September 2023, a final ruling fell in favor of creative..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Column by James Scott

17 Texas Artists to See at ACL Fest

Lone Star acts to catch at Zilker, from Houston breakout d4vd to Austin’s Die Spitz

"...appearance. This year, Kweller played a string of 20th anniversary shows celebrating Sha Sha, the album that put the..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Music Feature by Nayeli Portillo

Austin's Hip-Hop Pioneers, in Their Own Words

The Austin History Center-archived rappers and industry innovators share stories

"...center's plans to keep this year's globally feted 50th anniversary of hip-hop rolling. On Sept. 17 at the Central..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

HAAM Day, Ron Carter, and Pecan Street Festival lead our recommended shows

"...like SharpeVision Modern Lasik, where the Peterson Brothers jam (11am). The Lake Austin H-E-B has a stacked lineup including..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Los Cogelones, PickleStock, Lady Dan, and more recommended Austin shows

"...Looking for ways to celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop in Austin? Find our concert picks here...."

Aug. 11, 2023 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Elementary, My Dear Hopscotch; Speering the Texas Farmers Market; Summering Van Zandt; Loro’s Honey Score-o; and, oh, a Whole Lot More-o

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...and other treats happen at Lakeline in Cedar Park (11200 Lakeline Mall Dr.) on Sat., Aug. 12, 9am-1pm, and..."

Aug. 2, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Day Trips & Beyond: March Events Roundup

Texas travel news and events for spring

"...If the agreement is completed in September as expected, the property will continue to be owned..."

March 1, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Bento Picnic Is Closing, Diner Bar Is Boosting Bailey, There’s a Republican With a Cafe for You, Salt & Time and El Chile Enter the Brunching Brawl, Farmer’s Fridge Brightens the Friendly Skies, and So! Much! More!

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Bento Picnic is closing. WHUT? Yeah, how’s that for..."

Feb. 8, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup

Fall events and news from all over Texas

"...In September it was announced that the National Park Service gave..."

Nov. 2, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

A Season for Scaring at Phantom Fest

With Phantom Fest, Adam Sweeney wants Austin to become Halloween Town

"...pull all the best pumpkins off the shelves in September to make way for Christmas tinsel. It should be..."

Oct. 21, 2022 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Quesoff Wants You, Garbo’s Grabs Another Brick-and-Mortar, Local Foods Debuts Downtown, Lazarus Revamps the Former Coldtowne Theatre, and Ooooh, That Bourbon Brawl

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Mason is selling only certain premade sandwiches – Mon.-Sat., 11:30am-1:30pm – although he does take custom orders from 1:30..."

June 24, 2022 Food Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Quesoff Wants You, Garbo’s Grabs Another Brick-and-Mortar, Local Foods Debuts Downtown, Lazarus Revamps the Former Coldtowne Theatre, and Ooooh, That Bourbon Brawl

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...is selling only certain premade sandwiches – Mon.-Sat., from 11:30am-1:30pm – although he does take custom orders from from..."

June 22, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

In Austin, Nancy Pelosi Says She Sees No Chance of Pro-Choice Legislation Passing Current U.S. Senate

Pelosi: “I wish I could be more optimistic”

"...Pelosi’s last visit to Austin at the start of September coincided with the enactment of SB 8, the near-total..."

March 24, 2022 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

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