Earth Day, Record Store Day, and More Recommended Events

Go green in a number of ways this week

"...Council returns to the dais at their usual 10am start time to take up a relatively brief agenda. But..."

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Movies, Comedians, Theatre, and More Arts Options for the Week

Get out and get art

"...writer/director David Zellner hosts Q&As in Los Angeles and star Jesse Eisenberg in NYC, the Third Coast gets the..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Sentimental Family Band Isn’t Hung Up on the High Times

The softie ex-art-rockers arrive at Austin’s honky-tonk revival

"...With her addictive hard stare, Lewis kicks off the first non-original, “Country Baptizing,” with..."

April 12, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Texas fans, the July 4 event rolled out a star-studded lineup including Bob Dylan, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss,..."

March 29, 2024 News Feature

Glen Powell to Enter Texas Film Hall of Fame

Actor to be honored ahead of Austin premiere of Hit Man

"...its fastest rising talents. Glen Powell, native Austinite and star of the upcoming comedy drama Hit Man, is to..."

March 27, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Spider Sculptures, Gore Feasts, and More Arts Events

Feed your art habit with these recommended events for the week

"...of the best casts in Saturday Night Live history, starting as a writer in 1990 and becoming a beloved..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Relays, Rides, and Rasslin' Headline This Week's Community Events

Recommended happenings around town

"...down with the sickness. You know, the one that starts with C and never actually ends?   – James..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Kermit the Frog, Tyler Childers Play Willie’s Luck Reunion

Annual fest still seamlessly threads contemporary country

"...Clouds threatened overhead all day at the 12th annual..."

March 15, 2024 Music Post by Doug Freeman

TENGGER, Bar Italia, LAIR, and More Reviews From Wednesday of SXSW

Hump day’s most memorable music fest moments

"...at SXSW since 2017. This year’s Velveeta Room bash started with pianist Sultan Stevenson, the Londoner and his rhythm..."

March 14, 2024 Music Post by Dan Gentile

An Outdoor Screening, Bluey Live, and More Lead Our Recommended Arts Events

Get out and art this week!

"...59 from colon cancer. Series kickoff Taipei Story (1985) stars Hou Hsiao-hsien, fellow titan of New Taiwanese Cinema, as..."

March 15, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

An Army of Women Tells the Story of a Criminal Justice Crusade in Austin

Julie Lunde Lillesæter shines a light on the women who made Austin a better place for rape survivors

"...the only contrast between them. At the time Lillesæter started filming, Senko was not yet a named plaintiff and..."

March 8, 2024 Screens Feature by Sarah Marloff

Star Wars Producer Kathleen Kennedy to be Honored at Austin Film Festival

Legendary force in film will receive Polly Platt Award

"...her career producing E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, which marked the start of decades of collaboration with Steven Spielberg, including cofounding..."

March 6, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Election Day, STEM Day, Amplify Austin Day, and More Days to Remember This Week

Our guide to community events for the week

"...this groovy gathering features performances by promqueen and DJ Phamstar, child care for kiddos 5-12 years old, a prom..."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Less Talkin’, More Rockin’: The Austin Music Awards Touch Down at Antone’s

Jim Franklin, Rosa Madriz, Cherubs honored at 42nd Chronicle show

"...pop that’s equal parts brooding and dancey. Psych rockers DAIISTAR, up for Album of the Year and Song of..."

Feb. 26, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Austin FC Season Kickoff, Black History Month, and More Community Events

Get out and about in Austin while the weather's good

"...110% for the capital of this legislatively repressive Lone Star State. You don’t have to come in rubber gear..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Here Are Your Winners for the 42nd Annual Austin Music Awards

Austin’s favorite albums, artists, and instrumentalists of 2023

"...Tickets are on sale now at austinchronicle.com/ama, with all..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Music Feature by The Music Team

Bloody Brides, Creepy Cats, and More Arts Events for the Week

Valentine's (and anti-Valentine) fun, soundtracking a rock, etc.

"...Psalms, performed in collaboration with Chorus Austin.  – Kimberley Jones PrintAustin’s PrintEXPO..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Dev Patel Swings Into South by Southwest With Monkey Man World Premiere

Fest gets new docs on Stormy Daniels, Alex Jones, and Jon Bon Jovi

"...to be at the ultimately-canceled SXSW 2020 as the star of The Green Knight, but for this year's SXSW..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Terry Allen, ericdoa, and More Crucial Concerts

Essential Austin gigs in the coming week

"...the iconoclastic Panhandle artist, songwriter, and storyteller wrangles his all-star band to delve into his half-century career of small-town..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Stories, Operas, and Meet-Cutes: The Week in Arts

Brett Goldstein brings the laughs, Zach Theatre conjures a comet, and more arty events

"...Cinema icon Gus Van Sant lassoed two rising Hollywood stars for his dreamy-eyed arthouse film about two Portland hustlers...."

Feb. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by Katherine McNevins

The Black Keys and Bootsy Collins Top Latest SXSW Music Announcement

Plus Angélica Garcia, Dende, Snõõper

"...Hop Knowledge, Cotton Mather, Creekbed Carter Hogan, Curtis McMurtry, DAIISTAR, Deer Fellow, Die Slo, Dj Napalm, Dual Core, the..."

Jan. 24, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...who finds himself suddenly the leading man when the star of the movie his ex (SXSW alum Emily Blunt,..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Vanessa Pla Unpacks 10 of Her Magical Music Videos

Inside the busy director’s creations for Tele Novella, Night Beats, and more

"..."It was an all-nighter, so we started around sunset and then [worked] to the sunrise. Around..."

Dec. 29, 2023 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

The Best New Year’s Eve Concerts Happening in Austin

Eleven live music options to ring in 2024, from Snail Mail to Gary Clark Jr.

"...Texas, and brings a belated Christmas gift with Lone Star-grown openers Narrow Head and On Being an Angel. The..."

Dec. 22, 2023 Music Column by Carys Anderson

Craig Stewart, Emperor Jones Founder and SXSW Alum, Has Died at 53

Stewart also ran the Trance Syndicate label with husband King Coffey

"...Music Industry Hall of Famer who spearheaded the Emperor Jones label and worked for South by Southwest, has died..."

Dec. 20, 2023 Music Post by Carys Anderson

The Ameripolitan Awards Return to Austin for Ceremony’s 10th Anniversary

Ray Benson, Augie Meyers, and Flaco Jiménez will be honored Feb. 18

"...will be recognized as Founders of the Sound. Lone Star country fans can also expect a tribute to late..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Music Post by Carys Anderson

The Verde Report: Top 10 Reasons for Austin FC Optimism in 2024

In a league as fickle as MLS, a club’s fortunes are never more than one offseason away from pulling a full 180

"...If his name was Owen Jones, Austin FC fans would never shut up about their..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

A Gift Guide for the Austin Music Fan in Your Life

Try a Nineties Austin oral history, Willie birthday LP, or BLK ODYSSY ashtray

"...For the Lone Star Vinyl Connoisseur Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation's Texas Wild..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Eight Lineups to See at Levitation This Halloween Weekend

Our picks at the venue-based festival, from Panda Bear to Flying Lotus

"...Alan Palomo touches back down in the Lone Star State following last month's release of his first LP..."

Oct. 27, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Day Trips: Elsewhere Garden Bar and Kitchen, San Antonio

When in the Alamo City, go Elsewhere to find the city’s best beer garden

"...The Philly cheesesteak sandwich with waffle fries is the star of the show. The kitchen landed a win for..."

Oct. 27, 2023 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10     NEXT ›    34 »