A Candid Conversation With a Weed Plug

A black-market business owner talks pricing and how underground cannabis retail has evolved in Austin

"...In modern discussions about cannabis legality, we often hear the term “black market”..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

The Austin Chronicle Hair of the 3-Legged Dog Day Party, Vol. X

"...Shout out to Texas Coffee Traders for the life-giving cold..."

March 15, 2025 Photo Gallery

The Chronicle’s Hair of the 3-Legged Dog Party Shines on in Scorching Heat at Hotel Vegas

J’cuuzi, Skateland, J Soulja, Tomar and the FCs soundtrack

"...The Austin Chronicle’s annual Hair of the 3-Legged Dog South by Southwest day party searched for shade at Hotel..."

March 15, 2025 SXSW Post by Catalina Perez

Crucial Concerts to Enjoy as SXSW Wanes

Embrace the anarchy or wait for the masses to depart

"...Product giveaways won’t be the only thing making you shout “Boy howdy!” during SXSW. Resurrected rock magazine CREEM and..."

March 14, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Twins, Phantoms, and More Recommended Events

Seeing double on the weekdays

"...this Saturday, you, too, can join me in learning about our fore-fossils at Zilker Botanical’s Hartman Prehistoric Garden. They’re..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

Shopping for home

"...city, the Chronicle interviewed news editors of independent news outlets in each metro...."

Feb. 21, 2025 News Feature by Abe Asher

Review: On the Ground at Levitation 2024

Gang of Four, Swirlies, Slowdive, and more highlights from the four-day fest

"...something new to the table. I’m glad I sought out both sides of the spectrum...."

Nov. 8, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Chappell Roan Says ACL Performance Is Her Last of the Year, and More Surprises From Weekend Two

The heat lingered at sets from Vince Staples, Dua Lipa, Jeezy, and more

"...Dua Lipa bleed Burnt Orange, and Chappell Roan go out on a high note. Here are some of our..."

Oct. 14, 2024 Music Post by Doug Freeman

ACL Preview: Eyedress’ Prolific Post-Punk

“Jealous” breakout isn’t sweating social media

"...AC: How do you feel about the way TikTok has impacted the music industry? Some..."

Oct. 4, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

La Reina de la Música Ranchera Celebrates Juan Gabriel

Aida Cuevas commemorates her mentor at the Long Center

"...her father’s family from Michoacán and her mother’s clan out of Veracruz fated her future parents meeting cute there..."

Oct. 4, 2024 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

“Here Comes the Pain”: Slipknot Invokes Catharsis En Masse

Iowa nü metal legends celebrate 25 years in ATX

"...low ceilings connected to a larger pool hall visible outside a doorway off to one side. There’s a pole..."

Sept. 21, 2024 Music Post by David Brendan Hall

Green Day to Crowd: “Tonight Is a Celebration! Austin, We’re Alive!”

The punks reflect on 30 years of F.S.U.

"...Reflection: Youth is not wasted on the young; it's only more..."

Sept. 12, 2024 Music Post by Cy White

One in a Crowd: “Neuro”

Rooster Teeth alum Wes Ellis needs crowdfunding for his sci-fi short

"...Target..."

Aug. 23, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Miyazaki, Hot Boys, Jane Austen Improv, and More Recommended Events

The weekend is looking ... a little weird

"...to their Art Dinner, a multi-course meal influenced by South Indian & Texan flavors. You’ve got three chances to..."

July 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Dinos, Sharks, Muppets, and Lots of Fireworks Lead Our Recommended Events

Get ready for the Fourth or the weekend in general

"...exception as all y’all Austinites are invited to spread out over Auditorium Shores aka Vic Mathias Shores aka the..."

July 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Caleb de Casper, Money Chicha, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Classical, hip-hop, jazz, blues, and much more

"...Chris Conde. It very well may have been a shout-out from another Austin legend, Mama Duke, at one of..."

July 5, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Megan Thee Stallion Was More Than a Hot Girl at Moody Center

It's the summer, so we had to get hot with the stage titan

"...of a mid-June Thursday, ladies and lads had asses out, glorious bodies on display in various forms of dress..."

June 14, 2024 Music Post by Cy White

Viggo Mortensen Looks Homeward in The Dead Don’t Hurt

How his Western centers women’s struggles over men’s wars

"...Western, it’s still riddled with all the old tropes about masculinity, just seen from a different perspective. But that..."

May 30, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Jon Muq Album Release, Hole in the Wall Anniversary, and More Crucial Concerts

All manner of sounds for every ear

"...status. Help ’em make the new locale as tricked out as possible by attending the kickoff event for their..."

May 31, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Greek Fest, Taylor Swift Wrestling, and More Weekend Events

No weekend plans? We have some suggestions.

"...these cars has strengthened Mexican American communities in the Southwest since the Forties. Learn more about them at this..."

May 24, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Sounds Sketchy to Me

ATX Sketch Fest headliners Joan and Raft talk sketch comedy, Speed on Noah’s Ark, and their Austin plans

"...in the sense that comedy festivals are finally figuring out what we knew all along: Trans people are just,..."

May 24, 2024 Column by James Scott

The Off Beat: Hyperreal Film Club Announces Plans to Open Screening Space

Nomadic indie cinephiles put down roots later this summer

"...“But we’re very optimistic and kind of stupid sometimes about what we can do or not,” he quips...."

May 10, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

Courtney Barnett, Kurt Vile, Lido Pimienta, and More Austin Psych Fest Reviews

Dispatches from three days at the Far Out Lounge

"...y’all?” “We’re so psyched to be here!” We’d missed out on such onstage banter in the since-2015 gap after..."

April 29, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Geto Gala, Two Step Inn, and a 420 Smokeout Headline Our Crucial Concerts

From country to hip-hop to sludge metal, get some ideas for your week in live music

"...her long-awaited debut album.   – Michael Toland The OUTlaw Pride Fest..."

April 19, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

No Beyoncé, Lots of Jelly Roll, and More Takeaways From the CMT Music Awards

Best and worst moments from the ceremony’s uneven Moody Center return

"...CMT Music Awards presented a not-always-cohesive collage of ideas about the state of country music, the Country Music Television..."

April 8, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

A Drag Tribute, Eclipse Events Galore, and More Local Happenings

Get your glasses and find your totality

"...in your hair, spin your chair, and make you shout – as will the nice early start time of..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin FC Earns Ugly Draw In First Road Match of 2024

Driussi still benched with lingering hamstring injury

"...If Major League Soccer ever came out with a line of officially licensed fortune cookies, “A..."

March 3, 2024 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Olivia Rodrigo, at the Precipice of Rock and Pop Stardom

Singer teeters on poise and rowdiness for fourth GUTS tour stop

"...Bookended by guitar-fueled, rapid-fire, shout-along choruses that made the Moody Center floor shake, the..."

Feb. 29, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, March 1-7

"...inspiration, love, and fulfillment? If not, fire them and scout around for substitutes. If they are performing well, pour..."

March 1, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

How Acclaimed Sushi Chef Tyson Cole Achieved His Dreams in Austin and Beyond

The chef behind Uchi (and several more notable restaurants) gets Hai all the time

"...Tyson Cole didn't start out loving sushi...."

Jan. 19, 2024 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

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