Summer Fun Playlist: Forget the Piñatas

"...Sabbath cover albums, ATX guitar heathens low-ride woozy Latino funk-n-soul, both vocally (Spanish transport "Nain") and instrumentally (KUTX hit..."

May 29, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

A Sampling of Summer Attractions Around Texas

"Day Trips" columnist Gerald E. McLeod picks some of his favorite things to do and see around Texas

"...performed in 1966 and running June 1-Aug. 17 this summer – tells the history of the state with Palo..."

May 17, 2019 Features Feature by Gerald E. McLeod

A Rough Start to Summer for Austin’s Beloved Pools

Can we swim yet?

"...temperature creeps into the high 90s, Austin's most iconic summer haunts are drained and covered, with vacant lifeguard stands..."

May 29, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Checking In: Beto Martinez Stays Home for the Summer

Triple threat shredder adapts from Buda

"...over, a new focus on how to survive the summer has begun. I’m usually on tour in the summers,..."

June 1, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

SXSW Adds 102 Movies to 2019 Film Festival Lineup

After Us, what else does the film fest have in store?

"...The film festival (March 8-17) already announced Jordan Peele's..."

Jan. 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Road Trippin’ to Texas Queer Bars

Not to mention, Sir Rat's store opening and I'm From Driftwood's Austin show

"...Chron team has once again put together a foolproof Summer Fun issue to keep our readers entertained all season..."

May 17, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Explore the Natural Beauty of Texas at These Four State Parks

The best outdoor destinations near Austin are just a road trip away

"...you're just too hot to handle in the scorching summer months.) Round up the crew, throw a spare in..."

May 17, 2019 Features Feature by Beth Sullivan

Day Trips & Beyond: July Events Roundup

Shakespeare, sandcastles, and celebrations all over Texas

"...Summer fun is really heating up, from a historic merry-go-round..."

June 30, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Celebrate the Apollo 11 Moon Landing With These Texas Road Trips

Houston and other Texas sites celebrate the golden anniversary of the first lunar landing

"...became so routine that the public lost interest and funding dried up, leading NASA to turn its attention to..."

May 17, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Iron Wolf Ranch and Distillery Offers Bold Flavors Just Outside Austin City Limits

Drinks for the discerning palate and Hill Country views to soothe the soul

May 17, 2019 Food Feature by Laura Jones

Take a Drive-Through Safari at Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch

San Antonio attraction gets you up close to emus, gazelles, wildebeests, and more

May 17, 2019 Features Feature by Kevin Curtin

Crawl

Chompy creature feature is the savior of summer horror

"...for the humans, and it's all just top-notch gory fun. Everything set up in the first 20 minutes powers..."

July 19, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

What’s the Best Summertime Cocktail?

Whisler’s and Tigress bartenders talk summer sips

"...With summer firmly underway (just ask the mosquitoes), the internet has..."

July 11, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Day Trips & Beyond: July Events Roundup

Balmorhea is back, baby!

"...Summer’s heating up with lots of festivals, music, and a..."

June 29, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Afire

Summer retreat becomes a point of friction in this sure-footed melodrama

"...A summer house nestled on the north coast of Germany is..."

July 28, 2023 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Four Days of Hot Luck in a Nutshell

It’s simply the best food and music festival in Austin

"...[Editor's note: Be sure to check out the entire..."

May 28, 2019 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup

Pre-holiday travel tips

"...Texas celebrates with lots of fun festivals before turning on the Christmas lights at the..."

Nov. 2, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

Balmorhea, Big Bend, Boquillas, Bois d'Arc, and blueberries

"...Texas blueberry season is finally here, along with other fun things to do in June...."

May 31, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Spoon’s Britt Daniel confronts Lucifer on the Sofa

Q&A on his return to Austin and making a real rock record

"...BD: It’s funny, I would’ve never guessed it, but I get asked..."

Feb. 11, 2022 Music Post by Austin Powell

Free Guy

Ryan Reynolds levels up for the summer’s most charming and fun blockbuster

"...the first teaser for Free Guy premiered in October 2019 as part of that year’s New York Comic Con..."

Aug. 13, 2021 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

Get ready for baby sea turtles, balloon launches, and more

"...are getting longer and the roads are calling with fun activities around the state...."

April 30, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

Titanic, turtle hatchlings, and Texas beaches after Harvey

"...recovers from Hurricane Harvey, and June festivals keep the fun hot...."

June 1, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Unplugged: Lowering the Volume of the Live Music Capital

Ley Line, Aaron Stephens, Team Goodtimes, Uncle Pie Hole, and more grounded sounds

"...bass and guitar rhythms. Prepping 2018 singles and a 2019 LP, Ley Line is focusing the new from material..."

May 18, 2018 Music Feature by Isabella Castro-Cota

Faster Than Sound: Every Artist From Pitchfork Festival Headed to Austin This Year

My trip to Chicago is your summer-to-fall ticket-shopping opportunity

"...start up behind my back. It made me miss Fun Fun Fun Fest and wish Austin could have a..."

July 22, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Listen to This: Rod Gator Condemns Warmongers on “Chickenhawk”

“I’m no longer worried about offending a certain demographic or party”

"...the feel good southern anthem “For Louisiana,” readymade for summer sunset drives on the backroads with the windows down...."

July 15, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Hustling Uncut Gems With the Safdie Brothers

How their family history glistens in their New York story

"...Many movies are linear. They're meant to get you..."

Dec. 24, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: May Travel Roundup

Flowers, birds, and more to spy on spring road trips

"...flowers are lining the highways and the number of fun events are increasing around the area...."

May 3, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

Lucinda Williams, Ray Prim, and Curved Light lead the pack

"...the first time. No more aged than the Chronicle's "Summer Fun" issue, Primrose Path is joined by September's Fragment..."

Aug. 21, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

7 Central Texas Destination Restaurants Worth the Trip

Travel guide-worthy dining and tucked-away spots near Austin

"...Summer fun is synonymous with food and travel, and Central..."

May 17, 2019 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Austin’s Queer Gym Transform Fitness to Close

But Erica Nix & her queer workouts are ready to bring back the absurd

"...It’s official, Erica Nix’s Transform Fitness will hold its..."

March 28, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

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