Squirrels, Girls, and Other Pearls in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Acro-Cats, Earth Day, and all manner of arts and culture happenings

"...that’s a little true with Ventanas, a new revival of contemporary circus troupe Cirque Vida’s show that first premiered..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

There's also some events during the day

"...Revolutionary Girl Utena is the best anime of all time. I’ll accept arguments otherwise – you know..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Self Portraits, Carnivals, and Cannibalism in Our Recommended Events

The weekend in arts and culture

"...Often joked about as a stoner flick for its psychedelic..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Art, Movies, Sports, and More Recommended Events

Pack your weekend with the best happenings around town

"...You’re in luck, Chronicle reader, as this week kicks off Sake Week here in Austin and in Dallas. Apologies..."

March 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Arts and Culture Events to Get You Off the Couch

It's spring break (for some of you), get out and have some fun

"...under their care to the library’s glory early and often. So why not drop in this coming Monday at..."

March 14, 2025 Arts Feature 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

"...The lone investigator, hunting for evidence. Images of falling files. Opening credits with mournful country music playing..."

March 8, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Soccer Mommy Is Always Changing

Singer-songwriter talks Evergreen before Saturday Austin set

"...writes sounds alike, but it’s easy to clock each of her albums – released, like clockwork, every two years..."

Feb. 20, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Attack of the Drive-In: Scott Derrickson Opens Up About The Gorge

How his new action-romance mixes Kurosawa and Taylor Swift

"...If Scott Derrickson was booking a drive-in double bill of one rom-com and one classic creature feature, what would..."

Feb. 13, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

An L.A. Benefit, Toni Price Tribute, and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the week ahead

"...Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Shake the Sheets, Ted Leo and the Pharmacists bring..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Grand Design: Brady Corbet on The Brutalist

Writer/director on the foundations of the architectural drama

"...It’s often said that art should be judged by its ability..."

Jan. 7, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...obvious for years that high-speed rail would be a quality-of-life boost for Texans and Amtrak has recently made progress..."

Dec. 13, 2024 News Feature

The UT Grads Who Helped Moana 2 Take to the Seas

How Hei Hei became the mascot for all those finishing touches

"...Working on a Disney movie means being part of a legacy. Working on a Disney animated sequel amplifies..."

Nov. 26, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Andie Flores and Sam Mayer’s 3 Scenes From Queer Utopia

Taking the stage in a cage

"...unavoidable prospect. Confronting the self has been a staple of local queer artists Andie Flores and Sam Mayer’s individual..."

Nov. 15, 2024 Column by James Scott

Food & Wine Fest, Día de los Muertos, Celtic Fest, and More Recommended Events

Wake the dead, toss some cabers, and much more

"...Jo’s Coffee 25th Anniversary Weekend..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin Film Festival: The Horror and Hilarity of HOAs in Subtopia

Luis Caffesse and Clifford Wildman bring friendship to the screen

"...on together and surprised them with a special screening of the completed movie...."

Oct. 23, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Record Store Day, Formula 1, Dyke March, and More Event Recommendations

Your weekend is spoken for

"...love a good scare? How about a few dozen of them, each terrifying and unique? That’s what the newly..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Turkey Day Drama, a Red Hot Patriot, and Scares for the Season in Our Recommended Events

I scream, you scream, we all scream for the weekend!

"...Two years ago, some lucky theatregoers witnessed Yamel’s story, full of theatrical puppetry and performances that rocked the..."

Oct. 11, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

In Politics to Win, Again and Again

Introducing the passionate people who get our local politicians elected

"...Two kinds of people work political campaigns, David Butts told us. There..."

Sept. 13, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Glen Powell Clears His Throat for The Best Man's Ghostwriter

Austin's movie A-lister on his new Audible audiobook comedy

"...his own wedding imminent, and a whole unresolved minefield of emotions about his ex-best friend, is Nate really in..."

Sept. 11, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Horror Unearthed: The Return of Confessions of a Serial Killer

The lost Austin horror classic finally gets the respect it deserves

"...It’s said that after the failure of his debut feature, the artsy Eggshells, Tobe Hooper realized..."

Aug. 23, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fortune and Glory: How The Spiel Celebrates Steven Spielberg

Eric Vespe discusses new podcast, life after Scott Wampler

"...Vespe. After all, when your first memory is the coffins popping out of the ground at the end of..."

July 29, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Psychedelic Renaissance and the Veterans Leading the Charge

Psychedelic healing around Austin and beyond

"...settlement, a clearing beside the river in the heart of the jungle...."

July 5, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Jeff Nichols on the Tragic Romance of The Bikeriders

The Austin filmmaker on finding the right POV for his new film

"...film The Bikeriders, Jeff Nichols travels to the Midwest of the mid-Sixties to explore how the blue-collar bikers who..."

June 20, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, June 21-27

"...recommend that you be fully available to receive bolts of inspiration and insight. Put yourself in the presence of..."

June 21, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

Consigned to History: The Last Days of the Austin Antique Mall

When two iconic Austin businesses share an address, someday one was going to lose out

"...“50% off everything.”..."

May 17, 2024 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Earth Day, Record Store Day, and More Recommended Events

Go green in a number of ways this week

"...Farm to Plate chow-down this weekend to sample some of our city’s new and improved cuisine, prepared by chefs..."

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

It's Only Life After All

Moving doc about the folk musical duo Indigo Girls

"...In the documentary profile It’s Only Life After All, Emily Saliers and Amy..."

April 12, 2024 Movie Review by Katherine McNevins

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

Get out and get art

"...Austin’s Zellner brothers, about the tragic and touching lives of a family of Bigfoots, is getting a coast-to-coast opening..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: I Yam Who I Yam

Editor James contemplates what constitutes part of a trans identity and complains about blood draws.

"...Tumblr, otherwise where will I find gay little pictures of L Death Note) posing the question of whether you’d..."

March 22, 2024 Column by James Scott

Austin FC, Philadelphia Union Share an Unlikely Bond

The fans were there, even before MLS was

"...Austin FC hosts the Philadelphia Union in a matchup of two cities – and two sporting cultures – that..."

March 15, 2024 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

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