Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted

A soulful look at a singular artist

"...house in suburban Los Angeles with two roommates: the Texas/Florida bluesman Guitar Shorty (who died during production) and former..."

May 30, 2025 Movie Review by Joe Gross

Hot Luck, Vibe Vault, No Idea, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

A smattering of sound suggestions

"...“I recently played in Austin, Texas. It was in conjunction with a food festival, because..."

May 23, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Armadillo World Headquarters and Austin Film Festival Tap Local Filmmaker for Jim Franklin Documentary

Emil Lozada wins “The Armadillo Man” fellowship

"...queer community and other marginalized Texans. The Queen vs. Texas, about drag queen Hermajestie the Hung’s activism in the..."

May 15, 2025 Screens Post by Carys Anderson

The Opera, a Laboratorio, and One Wild Nothing in This Week’s Crucial Concerts

Shoegaze, black metal, jazz, punk, and more

"...2022 album El Mirador reads like an ode to Southwest borderlands – alongside decorated penner and Latin American art..."

May 16, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Plan Yourself a Hell of a Summer

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

"...musicals to burger competitions, all under our hot ol’ Texas sun, so you can secure a super sweet next..."

May 16, 2025 Features Feature by Chronicle Staff

ATX TV Festival Hits the Road With Max's Duster

Plus The Gilded Age panel and the Ted Lasso crew

"...as a getaway driver for a gang in the Southwest who finds himself caught in the middle when the..."

May 2, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Cinema, Comics, and Crafts in This Week’s Arts Events

Weekday nights are for arting

"...Project, which collects and sends free books/educational materials to Texas prisoners.   – James Scott Mikey and Nicky..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Reggaeton, Psych Rock, Brat-Pop, and More Crucial Concerts

Local shows worth your admission this week

"...Stephen “Cat” Coore. Biggest annual fundraiser for the Central Texas Food Bank, what other local music festival allows drums,..."

April 18, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Austin Filmmakers Head to Tribeca

Local films Leads and Man Finds Tape are NYC bound

"...a new documentary about political trailblazer and Black icon, Texas' own Barbara Jordan...."

April 16, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...by FY 2030. Property tax caps imposed by the Texas Legislature are mostly to blame, city officials said, but..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature

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

Grab the earplugs and hit the clubs

"...Chicha.   – Carys Anderson Tiniest Dog Party in Texas: Spring Fling..."

April 11, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

All of Texas' best fests, fairs, fandangos, and fiestas

"...Goliad “Illumination.” It happens but once a year. At..."

April 3, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Bob Trevino Likes It

In search of a father figure, a young woman befriends a stranger on Facebook

"...and very sincere. The debut feature from University of Texas alum Tracie Laymon and a festival favorite – it..."

March 28, 2025 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Art, Movies, Sports, and More Recommended Events

Pack your weekend with the best happenings around town

"...at participating restaurants across town like Lao’d, Fukumoto, and Texas Sake Co. Word to the well-informed: Many of these..."

March 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

South by Southwest Announces 2025 Audience Awards

The Accountant 2, Luv Ya, Bum! take home prizes

"...as a hotbed for documentary filmmaking as South by Southwest announced its audience awards for the 2025 Film &..."

March 17, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Review: Together

Real spouses Brie and Franco are magnificent in adult horror

"...partner begins. Adult relationship horror Together, which received its Texas premiere at South by Southwest, takes that inner fear..."

March 16, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Review: Luv Ya, Bum!

How Houston Oilers coach Bum Phillips led with kindness

"...The newest film from the duo behind South by Southwest 2024 selection Faders Up: The John Aielli Experience returned..."

March 14, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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

Sonic dispatches from Ireland, Mexico, and the Afro Diaspora

"...Day four of South by Southwest Music felt especially global...."

March 14, 2025 Music Post by Kyra Bruce

Crucial Concerts to Enjoy as SXSW Wanes

Embrace the anarchy or wait for the masses to depart

"...music industry organizing for Palestine.   – Carys Anderson Texas Is Forever..."

March 14, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

St. Paddy’s Day, SXSnacks, Sailor Moon, and More Weekend Events

Our recommendations for the waning days of the Fest

"...Uranus and Neptune if you catch my drift.) What Texas Performing Arts welcomes this month is classified as a..."

March 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

La Sécurité Comes Prepped for SX Round Three

Montreal art-punks boast newfound cohesion

"...not only marks their third trip to South by Southwest, but it also coincides with a new level of..."

March 14, 2025 Music Feature by Caroline Drew

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

Catching the South By second-weekend wind

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

March 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: We’re All in This Together

There’s lots to do in queer Austin even after the circus is out of town – and non-queer people can come, too!

"...be surviving through this next one too. South by Southwest events both official and unofficial will wrap up this..."

March 14, 2025 Column by James Scott

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

Charlie Shackleton on genre conventions, and why he subverted them

"...with Zodiac Killer Project (which plays at South by Southwest as part of the Festival Favorites category following a..."

March 8, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Short and Sweet: “Neuro”

Austin-made psychotropic short explores the mutability of memory

"...the Chronicle ahead of his debut at South by Southwest about how his family history informed the story, his..."

March 7, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Short and Sweet: “Red Sands”

Riding the dunes with El Paso's gearheads and off-roaders

"...In the desert outside of El Paso, Texas, the dunes glow like rust. It's from the iron..."

March 7, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

No Badge Necessary at These Live Music Recommendations

Crucial concerts for the week ahead

"...a soft opening of Chess Club during South by Southwest 2022 that they only hesitantly confirmed it to the..."

March 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Advocacy, Art, and More Recommended Events

What to do this week that isn't SXSW

"...Monday 10, Texas Capitol..."

March 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Go Off the Grid for Unofficial Queer Fun During SXSW

Austin offers tourists and locals alike queer parties outside the Festival mainframe

"...brought the LGBTQ community into the official South by Southwest programming fold, the queer instinct is to go our..."

March 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Hairy Situations, Pickle Parties, and More Weekend Events

Some non-SXSW arts and culture recommendations

"...flowers and fiery hearts, flora and fauna of her Texas roots. Reichle adds even more depth to her work..."

March 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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