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

Our arts and culture recommendations to keep you busy

"...from LA, NYC, and homegrown heroes from here in Texas. Opportunities for laughs include headlining show by self-described embarrassment..."

May 23, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Affordable Art, Cine Las Americas, Adult Books, and More Weekend Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar's enjoyment

"...Thursday 15 - Sunday 18, Palmer Events Center..."

May 16, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

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

"...made with sand, crazy cars parading, and other once-a-year events...."

April 3, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Qmmunity: Lavender Thug Talks Returning to Event Organizing

With her new-to-ATX variety show, she welcomes you to the House that Lavender built

"...In May 2022, I interviewed event programmer and DJ Lavender Thug about her then-show Cuchi..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Column by James Scott

A Mardi Gras Pre-Party, Improvised Intimacy, and More Recommended Events

Allow us to help sort your weekend out

"...The Love Witch was shot in the Sixties or Seventies, all soft, blown-out Technicolor and dreamy score with a..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

International Musicians Keep Austin’s Scene Alive, but They Struggle to Stay

Putting the “world” in Live Music Capital of the World

"...plays a key role in putting on major Austin events like the Pecan Street Festival, and has his own..."

Nov. 29, 2024 News Feature by Benton Graham

Live Music Recommendations for the Week

Shoegaze, hip-hop, jazz, and three days of Wilco

"...from Julie Nolen, who forged her own from West Texas. Yes: It’s her actual birthday.   – Amber Williams..."

Nov. 29, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Allie X, the Bill Ball, and Oodles of Locals in This Week’s Crucial Concerts

Lots of reasons to get out of the house and break out the earplugs

"...donate to this ol’ Chronicle. Catch this month’s band, Texas soul slingers Soulectors, by poppin’ over to austinchronicle.com/support. See..."

Nov. 22, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

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

Wake the dead, toss some cabers, and much more

"...came out in 1931, it didn’t have a score. Seventy years later, composer Michael Shapiro was commissioned to create..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

A Surreal Party, a Dead Parade, and More Recommended Events

Liven up your weekend with these undead events

"...country, with his illustrations and show posters blending a Seventies Austin aesthetic with a modern melding of hillbilly and..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

ArmadilloCon, Art, a Hot Sauce Hootenanny, and More Recommended Events

Get out and get spicy this weekend

"...reception Friday at 6pm.   – James Renovitch Paris, Texas 4K Restoration..."

Sept. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Austin Chronic: Your Dreams Die With Marijuana

Plus, Lockhart wants to loosen up and Olympians want to get high

"...the aftershocks of trauma made me wake up hyperventilating. Eventually I settled into a minimalist sleep routine, five to..."

Aug. 23, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

Queens, Kings, and More Events to Help You Celebrate This Weekend

Movies, theatre, classes, dancing, and more reasons to get out

"...Austin homeless strategy officer David Gray and community displacement prevention officer Nefertitti Jackmon, and Black Austin Tours founder Javier..."

June 14, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Recommended Events for the Week

Just because it's a workday doesn't mean you can't get out

"...Ah, Texas, the land where summer is definitely not camping season...."

May 31, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Federal Funds for Local Arts, Latinapalooza, and More

Music news you need to know

"...(or artist group) will contribute works to public engagement events and “potentially generate temporary installations or activations along construction..."

May 24, 2024 Music Column by Carys Anderson

Croy and the Boys, Warpaint, a Metal Fest, and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the week

"...Big Business, and more. As ever, Hot Luck Fest benefits the Southern Smoke Foundation, an organization dedicated to helping..."

May 24, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Greek Fest, Taylor Swift Wrestling, and More Weekend Events

No weekend plans? We have some suggestions.

"...“Carros y Cultura: Lowriding Legacies in Texas”..."

May 24, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Cinco de Mayo, May the Fourth (Be With You), and More Recommended Events

The week in community happenings

"...Friday 3 – Sunday 5, Palmer Events Center..."

May 3, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Week in Recommended Live Music

Narrow Head, Pussy Gillette, the Nude Party, and even some innuendo-less acts to see

"...– opening for Interpol. A recent reissue of the Texas act’s acclaimed shoegaze, alt-grunge, and pop-filled 2023 LP, Moments..."

May 3, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

A Beloved Birthday, Dragon Boats, and More Recommended Events for the Week

Get out before the heat descends

"...Rococo Disco (see latest “Green Man”). The open house benefits Asian Family Support Services of Austin, which provides free..."

April 26, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

A Drag Tribute, Eclipse Events Galore, and More Local Happenings

Get your glasses and find your totality

"...one-episode cameo. Seating is very limited and the 21+ event is BYOB, but don’t drink too much because there..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Be Fur Real

Chatting with local trans pet play titleholders in Austin kink community

"...scene has been thanks to Boop Society of Central Texas. This local critter play group organizes meetups, walks, and..."

March 29, 2024 Column by James Scott

Queer Comedy, a Goth Market, and More Community Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar's approval

"...right there in the name!), a rare official SXSW event that is also totally free (but you’ll have to..."

March 15, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Carnaval to Chili Cook-Off: This Week's Recommended Community Events

A kickoff for Black History Month, Mean Girls trivia, a farewell to boobies, and more

"...up some high-quality fast food. Check out the Facebook event page for the full menu and other details.  –..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Recommended Austin Events

Highlights for your week in music, arts, community, and more

"...journalism career, including past roles as publisher of the Texas Observer and Austin Monitor (and Chronicle bylines). The punk..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column

Qmmunity: Top Five Scene Shakers

Qmmunity counts five major queer scene shake-ups in 2023

"...an official ball. House of Lepore hosted the ballroom event with 11 other Lone Star kiki houses: Juicy Couture,..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Column by James Scott

The Austin Chronic: Doc Unprescribed Explores How Cannabis Is Helping People Who’ve Experienced War Trauma

goodblend hosts special screening for Veterans Day

"...Thursday’s free screening, 5:30-8pm at the Bob Bullock’s Texas Spirit Theater, is part of goodblend’s Veteran Impact Program...."

Nov. 7, 2023 Screens Post by Kevin Curtin

Security Guard Nearly Killed in Machete Attack Urges Stronger Social Safety Net

Police union blames prosecutors

"...removal from office. The new "rogue prosecutor" law in Texas targets county and district attorneys who oppose mass incarceration..."

Oct. 27, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Consultants Given Lucrative City Contracts Without Council Approval

City paid friends of City Hall top brass $300,000 through subcontracting scheme

"...City Hall (though as outside consultants, they don't get benefits offered to full-time employees, such as health care). At..."

Sept. 15, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

$3 Shows Mixes Arts and Social Issues, Like Ben Buck’s Album Release and a DAWA Fundraiser

$3 entry for Como Las Movies, KVN, Suzanna Choffel, and more on Sunday

"...community with the social issues community through a live event, and so he started these events in his backyard,..."

Aug. 15, 2023 Music Post by Adam Cherian

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