Jump On It Organizer NOOK Turner’s 30-Year Fight to Preserve Eastside Black Culture

Rapper / promoter / activist goes long on his annual “Black Culture 360” event

"...These concerns from one of the Eastside’s most persistent..."

May 30, 2025 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

KhushFest, Kung Fu, and Clueless in Our Recommended Events

You pretty much can't avoid culture this weekend

"...and your friends dreamed of riding around in a 1994 Jeep Wrangler blasting “Rollin’ With My Homies” by Coolio...."

May 30, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Against Truth, Against Speech: The whole Dark Ages era..."

May 30, 2025 News Feature

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

Our arts and culture recommendations to keep you busy

"...Summer Classic Film Series returns with a perennial favorite, 1942’s Casablanca. Set during World War II, this multiple Oscar-winning..."

May 23, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Entanglements, Switchblades, and Tons of TV in the Week’s Events

Treat your weekdays like a weekend with these arts and culture happenings

"...these works interact with one another starting Saturday, May 24, through to August 10.   – Lina Fisher Written..."

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

"...May 14-25, Bass Concert Hall..."

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

"...Through June 14, Yard Dog Gallery..."

May 16, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

Shoegaze, black metal, jazz, punk, and more

"...Third Kind, Home Alone, the Harry Potter movies, the 1984 Summer Olympic Games theme, to name mere drops in..."

May 16, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

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

Arts and culture to fill your days

"...the ages of 65 and 91) sharing their stories onstage – with *BOB* in the director’s chair. To hear..."

May 9, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

How Three Austin Songwriters Found Family in Next of Kin

On debut EP Homemaker, Lili Hickman, Madison Baker, and Caelin reach queer country transcendence

"...The idea is not unrelated to where she and..."

May 9, 2025 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Dubious Jailer Decision: The Hays County sheriff posted to..."

May 9, 2025 News Feature

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

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...old hand at what works on the Austin comedy stage. She co-founded the Best of Austin-winning Y’all We Asian..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Kingfish, Mavis Staples, Antone’s Allstars, and More Reviews From Austin Blues Festival 2025

Soul and jam sessions galore at Moody Amphitheater

"...guitars comprised Antone’s Allstar Jam on Saturday night. The stage overflowed with talent as blues special guests Soul Man..."

May 2, 2025 Music Feature by The Music Team

Explosions in the Sky, Kim Gordon, Dinosaur Jr., and More Reviews From Austin Psych Fest 2025

Alternative nation packs the Far Out Lounge

"...the opener on NO TITLE AS OF 13 FEBRUARY 2024 28,340 DEAD, which the band performed mostly in whole..."

May 2, 2025 Music Feature by The Music Team

White Weddings, Rock & Roll, and More Crucial Concerts

Dungeon crawling, avant sax, and other amplified options for the week

"...Thursday 1 - Sunday 4, Elysium and Tiny Minotaur Tavern..."

May 2, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Qmmunity: See You at the (Queer) Movies

Local filmmaker and UT professor PJ Raval hosts his students’ queer short film showcase at Hyperreal Film Club

"...Le and her open-mic queer comedy night before the stage turns into a pumpkin – or something. Catch this..."

May 2, 2025 Column by James Scott

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

Weekday nights are for arting

"...wife’s many projects while artists re-create the events on stage.   – James Scott Tetsuo II: Body Hammer..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Momma Are Officially Rock Stars

Indie rockers’ second headline tour lands at Mohawk Sunday

"...to 2022’s Household Name. They bookended it with “No Stage,” where they declared, “I can fill an auditorium.” In..."

April 30, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

God, Texas, and Film Incentives

The devil's in the details for Texas' multibillion dollar plan

"...on Culture, Recreation, and Tourism took up House Bill 4568, the House companion bill to SB 22...."

April 24, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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

A smattering of ways to fill your weekend

"...Thursday 24, Franklin Barbecue..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Psych, Blues, and Conjunto Festivals Headline Our Crucial Concerts

This week's recommended live offerings

"...on the independent country scene. Newly released EP Texas 42 strips down some catalog deep cuts into an acoustic..."

April 25, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Is Austin’s New Arts Umbrella Organization Just in Time or Too Little, Too Late?

After two decades of treating culture and creativity as an afterthought, the city of Austin finally has a real arts department

"...However, as of Feb. 14 of this year, the city of Austin finally has..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Movies, Theatre, Trivia, and More Recommended Events for the Week

Art and culture abound

"...Thursday 24, Pinthouse Brewing..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

Local shows worth your admission this week

"...release Ooh Rap I Ya, the artist’s latest project, 2024’s Fauxllennium, taps TikTok viral indie pop band TV Girl..."

April 18, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

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

Grab the earplugs and hit the clubs

"...Toth explore their experience of this all-too-real trope on 2024’s Year of the Banana. The result is less “Silver..."

April 11, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Album Review: Jackie Venson, The Love Anthology

Blues guitarist breathes life into improvisational jam sessions and soul-searching meditations

"...While most are working toward their resolutions in the..."

April 11, 2025 Music Feature by Catalina Perez

Besame Mucho Braves the Cold for a Vibrant Latin Music Celebration

Second annual music festival packs four-dozen acts into COTA

"...Identical to last year’s performance format, rotating stages offered back-to-back shows with little-to-no gap in between artists,..."

April 7, 2025 Music Post by Catalina Perez

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

Arts and culture abound!

"...Thursday 3 - Friday 4 & Sunday 6, AFS Cinema..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

A Drag DJ, Ducks Ltd., and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

All kinds of sounds can be found around town

"...Friday 4, 29th Street Ballroom..."

April 4, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

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!

"...Friday 4, Upfront Gallery..."

April 4, 2025 Column by James Scott

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