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

Our arts and culture recommendations to keep you busy

"...Thursdays in May, respectively. Besides the top-notch ramen and small bites, they’ve got $3 Kirins with optional toppers of..."

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

"...Edwards telling the tale of how she went from small-town Texas to Drag Race royalty. Expect performances of all..."

May 16, 2025 Features Feature by Chronicle Staff

Fashion, Heritage, Ballet, Puns, and More Weekend Events

Arts and culture to fill your days

"...for her non-standard narrative of healing, Smith heads to small-press impresarios Alienated Majesty for a book launch where fellow..."

May 9, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

“Economic Censorship”: The Devastation of the NEA Grants Cut Grows

After Trump administration rule change, fears mount for future of arts

"...reimbursed for this year, the future of the program faces a new hurdle as the alliance has sent out..."

May 7, 2025 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

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

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...fundraising effort from Divine Canines. Tell their placid doggy faces about how 30 CTX craft breweries are participating, like..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Pivotal Vote on Future of I-35 Approaches

Council must decide in May to cap or not to cap

"...with amenities including a park, non-car transportation infrastructure, and small buildings. The underlying project – the addition of four..."

May 2, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Art Prom, Pup Crawl, Eeyore’s Birthday, and More Recommended Events

A smattering of ways to fill your weekend

"...ink, and fabric paintings with ironically punchy names. The surfaces almost recall a scrapbooking sensibility with neon pinks and..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin Filmmakers Head to Tribeca

Local films Leads and Man Finds Tape are NYC bound

"...Narrative Feature competition with the return of several familiar faces in the Austin film scene, including one behind the..."

April 16, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Weekday Events to Make It a Craft Night, Movie Night, Trivia Night, and More

There's also some events during the day

"...history. Duke Mitchell was the ultimate celebrity also-ran, a small-time actor and nightclub crooner who finally made the big-ish..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...resigned in March to take a position with the Small Business Administration. The Williamson County Commissioners Court replaced Gravell..."

April 4, 2025 News Feature

Seth Meyers and Jane Seymour Announced for ATX TV Festival

Andor creators and Mark Duplass also added to lineup

"...and Henry Winkler, now the celebration of all things small screen will be bringing some late night fun as..."

April 2, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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

Art, crafts, and more weekday fun

"...of things.   – James Renovitch Angels With Dirty Faces..."

March 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

SXSW Film Review: Descendent

Alien abduction drama probes trauma, parenthood

"...to the intergalactic elements of the film. We see small glimpses of the aliens in hallucinations and flashbacks. Flashes..."

March 12, 2025 SXSW Post by Alejandra Martinez

SXSW Film Review: The Threesome

This modern rom-com takes itself seriously ... but not too seriously

"...thing to spice up the love lives of a small group...."

March 7, 2025 SXSW Post by Rod Machen

No Badge Necessary at These Live Music Recommendations

Crucial concerts for the week ahead

"...he going out? As the bluesy rocker belting out Faces-style raunch fests like “Stay With Me” and “Hot Legs”?..."

March 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

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

Shopping for home

"...see how they’re dealing with the same issues Austin faces. To get a 30,000-foot view of life in each..."

Feb. 21, 2025 News Feature by Abe Asher

The Criterion Closet Heads to SXSW

Mobile version of popular web series makes its first trip outside of NY

"...The Criterion Closet has hosted scads of faces famous to arthouse fans. Everybody from rising stars Mikey..."

Feb. 19, 2025 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...Pablo Proenza When a school mass shooting rocks a small Texas town, a mom desperate to save her kids..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Kings of Comedy: Austin's Josh Frank Brings R.E.M. and Buster Keaton Together for Silents Synced

New soundtrack for Sherlock Jr. follows Nosferatu/Radiohead

"...movie history,” adding that I’m honored that in some small way R.E.M. is collaborating with him from beyond the..."

Jan. 10, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Last Showgirl

Pamela Anderson captivates as an aging Vegas performer

"...the Safdie brothers or Sean Baker. That in no small part is due to the script by Kate Gersten,..."

Jan. 10, 2025 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

All We Imagine as Light

Three women seek connection in Mumbai

"...captures a crush of bodies and some very interesting faces along this early commute, but you’ll know it right..."

Dec. 13, 2024 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Austin ISD Board President Eyes Tutoring Program Expansion to Prevent Illiteracy

One-on-one time may save money on remedial teaching down the road

"...phonological processing skills or vocabulary. The gap is pretty small at kindergarten, it’s pretty easy to bridge if you..."

Dec. 6, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Arts Review: “Native America: In Translation” at the Blanton

Indigenous artists interrogate identity in a revelatory photo-based exhibit

"...Kwakwaka’wakw longhouses. Those symbols surround a grainy black-and-white photo, faces staring accusingly from markers of fading tradition. Alan Michelson..."

Nov. 22, 2024 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

I Scream Social: A Cool Feminist Treat

Host Publications’ Annar Veröld and Claire Bowman talk about the feminist reading series origins

"...Surrounded by shelves of bound pages, many published by small, independent presses, Veröld recalls her inspiration to get the..."

Nov. 22, 2024 Arts Feature by Amaya Austin

Austin Film Festival Review: The Last Showgirl

Pamela Anderson captivates in a bitter tragedy of the end of an era

"...the Safdie brothers or Sean Baker. That in no small part is due to the script by Kate Gersten,..."

Oct. 30, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

City Council Adopts First Ever Food Plan

Stepping into a future where food is a human right

"...higher than the national average, the city’s Black community faces an even more staggering 27% food insecurity rate...."

Oct. 18, 2024 News Feature by Eden Shamy

It’s Time for Austin FC to Leave Its Past, and Its Coach, Behind

It’s just not working with Josh Wolff anymore

"...There’s a new sporting director in Rodolfo Borrell. A small army of designated players has cycled through the club..."

Sept. 27, 2024 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

The Strip Club: Spending Time With Gino, Tinos, and Lord Purrington at Plaza 183

Exploring the far northwest strip mall for good eats and more

"...they parade through the dining room laughing, making funny faces, and taking photos with strangers at their tables. It’s..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Food Feature by Taylor Holland

Viva México, Mooncakes, and Motorbikes in Our Recommended Events

Lots to celebrate this weekend

"...Stephen Sondheim. The first act plays straight, as familiar faces like Jack and his Beanstalk, Cinderella, and Little Red..."

Sept. 13, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Thelma, Louise, Musketeers, and More Queer Films Headline Our Week in Events

Get your weekdays squared away

"...about a teenage newcomer from Chicago (Bacon) who rejects small-town conventions resonates today with its themes that parallel current..."

Aug. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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