What We Learned at the King of the Hill ATX TV Festival Panel

First look at season 14 gives hints at revival

"...and heart of the unofficial state TV show of Texas, King of the Hill. With those words, Judge closed..."

May 31, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

First Look: Parish Barbecue

Industry vet opens a Louisiana-influenced trailer at Batch

"...new food truck in the backyard at Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches...."

May 28, 2025 Food Post by Haris Qureshi

Plan Yourself a Hell of a Summer

Holy-moley, this is one smokin’ hot Summer Events Calendar

"...musicals to burger competitions, all under our hot ol’ Texas sun, so you can secure a super sweet next..."

May 16, 2025 Features Feature by Chronicle Staff

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

Arts and culture to fill your days

"...author Jess Smith – who also currently teaches at Texas Tech – digs into the relationship between women, their..."

May 9, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

White Weddings, Rock & Roll, and More Crucial Concerts

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

"...Texas Dungeon Siege..."

May 2, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

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

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...Barks for Beers 2025..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

Weekday nights are for arting

"...parties can also attend a pre-meet dinner at Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co. around 5:30pm.   – James Scott..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Field Guide Festival Returns With Huge Portions and Huge Passion

Food fest celebrates local chefs and farmers

"...Farmer’s Trisha Bates. Presented in partnership with the Central Texas Food Bank, the fourth-annual convergence took over a couple..."

April 30, 2025 Food Post by Taylor Tobin

Psych, Blues, and Conjunto Festivals Headline Our Crucial Concerts

This week's recommended live offerings

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

April 25, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

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

There's also some events during the day

"...and current Austin Youth Poet Laureate Ella Kim and Texas Poet Laureate Amanda Johnston. Catch their performances starting at..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

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

"...Goliad “Illumination.” It happens but once a year. At..."

April 3, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Opinion: A 21st Century Texas Lament

A native Texan reflects on what it formerly meant to be a proud Texan and how that badge of honor has been sullied by our current set of elected officials

"...And the trunk’s full of Pearl and Lone Star beer..."

April 4, 2025 Column by John Langmore

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!

"...true to yourself, and what trans people living in Texas today need.” Opening night promises drinks, snacks, activities, and..."

April 4, 2025 Column by James Scott

Art, Movies, Sports, and More Recommended Events

Pack your weekend with the best happenings around town

"...at participating restaurants across town like Lao’d, Fukumoto, and Texas Sake Co. Word to the well-informed: Many of these..."

March 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

St. Paddy’s Day, SXSnacks, Sailor Moon, and More Weekend Events

Our recommendations for the waning days of the Fest

"...on Saturday. No stops remain unpulled! Saturday promises green beer, bagpipes, a live band, and two rounds of Leprechaun..."

March 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: We’re All in This Together

There’s lots to do in queer Austin even after the circus is out of town – and non-queer people can come, too!

"...to secure your spot. The Best Little H-House in Texas..."

March 14, 2025 Column by James Scott

SXSW Doc Tells the Story of Local Psych-Punk Legends Butthole Surfers

Never sacred, always profane

"...in the Butthole Surfers. It was taken in Luck, Texas, by photographer Scott Newton in 1995...."

March 7, 2025 Screens Feature by Joe Gross

Hairy Situations, Pickle Parties, and More Weekend Events

Some non-SXSW arts and culture recommendations

"...flowers and fiery hearts, flora and fauna of her Texas roots. Reichle adds even more depth to her work..."

March 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Lavender Thug Talks Returning to Event Organizing

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

"...stop show, full of silliness and joy and love.” Texass..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Column by James Scott

Austin Gets Compared to a Lot of Cities. But Is Life Better There?

Shopping for home

"...notable for the abundance of dive bars and 50-cent beer nights. That’s no longer the case...."

Feb. 21, 2025 News Feature by Abe Asher

Modernform, Chat Pile, and More Crucial Concerts

Metal, punk, Mary J, and more worth seeing

"...Saturday 15, The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co...."

Feb. 14, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

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

Allow us to help sort your weekend out

"...Friday 7 - Sunday 9, Banger’s Sausage House & Beer Garden..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

We Give Two Thumbs Up to These Weekend Events

Arty and culture-y things to get up to

"...other faithful on Thursdays at 8pm. The nearness of beer could occasion a drinking game – maybe every time..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Qmmunity Events

Here’s fun and funky queer events in Austin, all of which you should try to wear a mask at because being sick is no joke

"...Saturday 1, the Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co...."

Jan. 31, 2025 Column by James Scott

The Austin Chronic: Finding Balance at Bullfrog Botanicals

Paul Oveisi opens a connoisseur-quality cannabis dispensary inside his Cosmic garden

"...On one end of the beer garden, there’s a nondescript teardrop trailer that’s catching people’s..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Column by Kevin Curtin

Does Farm-to-Table Still Matter?

What happens to a trendy movement once the buzz dies down

"...state borders or up to 400 miles away. In Texas, then-state Reps. Eddie Rodriguez and Lois Kolkhorst founded the..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

The Austin Chronic: With Proposed Hemp Ban in Texas, Stakeholders Warn of an Industry Going Under Overnight

Senate Bill 3 would be bad business

"...the Fine Arts Student Council at the University of Texas and graduated with a 4.0 GPA. Zack Smith remembers..."

Jan. 10, 2025 Column by Kevin Curtin

Volleyball, Dalí, and Feminists Rule This Week’s Recommended Events

Arts and culture for the work-week socializer

"...Tuesday 14, Texas Capitol Room E2.318..."

Jan. 10, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: January Events Roundup

Texas welcomes 40th historic site, Balmorhea news, and more

"...Sleep with the Harvey Girls. The Texas Historical Commission announced the addition of its 40th State..."

Dec. 28, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Texas’ Hemp Industry Wants Smarter Regulation. Dan Patrick Wants to Nuke It.

Lieutenant governor pushes to ban all THC

"...So this is one thing I agree with conservative Texas politicians on: Those C-store THC products are alarming...."

Dec. 27, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

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