Mini Music Fests Abound in This Week's Crucial Concerts

Country, hip-hop, pop, and more shows worth the cover

"...Cattle Country Music Festival..."

April 12, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Bob Dylan Puts an End to “Rough and Rowdy Ways” With Two Nights in Austin

Triumphant world tour concludes at ACL Live at the Moody

"...Ways World Wide Tour – when a woman in the audience seized a medium-quiet moment of tuning to make..."

April 8, 2024 Music Post by Shawn Badgley

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

Get your glasses and find your totality

"...I’ve analyzed the projections and looked at all the research: My conclusion..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Teezo Touchdown, Arny Margret, and More Reviews From Tuesday of SXSW

Standout sets to kick off the big music week

"...Reuniting audiences on the second official day of SXSW Music certainly had plenty..."

March 13, 2024 Music Post by Derek Udensi

Day Trips: Lost Maples State Natural Area

This heavily wooded canyon is a remote treasure

"...For a few weeks in November, the only large stand of bigtooth maples in Central Texas..."

March 15, 2024 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Queer Comedy, a Goth Market, and More Community Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar's approval

"...It’ll be a fem-for-all type of get-together at South Austin lit lounge Reverie Books, as they’re..."

March 15, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

SXSW Interview: Subsonic Eye’s Natural Indie Rock Interplay

Singapore fivepiece brings mathy Sonic Youth influence to ATX debut

"...Nur Wahidah sought refuge in traces of nature within the urban landscape...."

March 15, 2024 Music Feature by Wayne Lim

The Rodeo, a Pet Pfest, Country Dance, and More Community Events

Hit the town with these non-SXSW events

"...After two years creating a space for “making and strengthening community and creative critical action today and tomorrow in..."

March 8, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Broadway in Austin Announces 2024-25 Season

Corn, kindness, and the boy who never grew up come to the Bass

"...The best of Broadway keeps making its way to Austin,..."

March 5, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Selena Gomez, Conan O’Brien, Sydney Sweeney Top SXSW’s Sixth Featured Speakers Announcement

Danny Brown, Nick Kroll, and Kirsten Dunst also announced

"...The stars have aligned for South by Southwest’s latest keynotes..."

Feb. 27, 2024 SXSW Post by Carys Anderson

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

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

"...For our 42nd go-around, we at The Austin Chronicle thought we’d take a different approach to..."

Feb. 26, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Lunar New Year Parties, OUTsider Fest, and More Recommended Community Events

Get out the vote and more this week

"...Thursday 15 - Sunday 18, the Vortex..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Review: Other Vessels, Empty Afternoon

Confident debut EP bursts from acoustic folk to rock balladry

"...Skirting around squeaky-clean love stories and romantic cliches, Other Vessels' Valentine's Day EP pays tribute to the messier..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Music Feature by Genevieve Wood

Lydia Loveless, Helado Negro, and More Crucial Concerts

Essential Austin gigs in the coming week

"...A decade removed from 2013 breakout mixtape Beautiful Pimp and Rome Fortune is still pushing the envelope...."

Feb. 9, 2024 Music Feature by Elizabeth Braaten

Plethora of Riches: How Richard Samuel Turned an Art Gallery Into a Community Center

RichesArt launches annual Black History Month exhibit with new philanthropic initiative

"...White walls, fluorescent lights, the occasional “keep your distance” line of tape on the..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Carys Anderson

How Acclaimed Sushi Chef Tyson Cole Achieved His Dreams in Austin and Beyond

The chef behind Uchi (and several more notable restaurants) gets Hai all the time

"...The James Beard Award-winning chef, owner and co-founder of the..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

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

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...South by Southwest audiences have seen the artier side of Ryan Gosling with films like the..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, January 5-11

"...disavow it, too, in 2024. In my astrological opinion, the coming months will be a favorable time to learn..."

Jan. 5, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

Nature news, scenic drive routes, and events all over Texas

"...December means the Christmas lights are calling and it’s time for a..."

Dec. 1, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Black Pumas’ Eric Burton Bets on Himself

After an abrupt break, Chronicles of a Diamond completely reinvents the band dynamic

"...help support his mom through health issues. It was then, in 2014, that he wrote the most serene track..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

UT-Austin’s Esports Level Up

A new state-of-the-art gaming arena creates a space for all students

"...There's still plenty of bowling and billiards available at the..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Screens Feature by Derek Udensi

How Paul Reiser Created a Non-Cutesy Ireland in The Problem With People

The comedy legend talks accents, authenticity, and rooftops

"...There's a long Hollywood tradition of stories of Americans falling..."

Oct. 27, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Emerald Fennell and the Hideous Allure of Saltburn

Director’s aristocratic follow-up to Promising Young Woman opens Austin Film Festival

"...Don't let the fancy mansion fool you. While Emerald Fennell's aristocratic erotic..."

Oct. 27, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, October 27 - November 2

"...writes, "You should never do what's expected of you; there's always another path through life than the one before..."

Oct. 27, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

Memorable Moments From ACL Fest Weekend One

For you to rewind this weekend at Zilker Park

"...After a few early switcheroos – namely, the last-minute dropout of Kali Uchis from both weekends and..."

Oct. 13, 2023 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Austin’s Best Breweries of 2023, Power-Ranked

Top of the Hops VIII, baby!

"...Click here to jump straight to the brewery rankings...."

Oct. 10, 2023 Food Post by Eric Puga

Foo Fighters, Alanis Morissette, BigXthaPlug, and More Highlights From Saturday at ACL Fest

From Rina Sawayama's avant-pop to Die Spitz's morning mosh

"...In the spirit of getting a bunch of artists together in..."

Oct. 8, 2023 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Charlie Robison, Charismatic Texas Country Singer-Songwriter, Has Died at 59

Following 2018 retirement, Robison had returned to the stage this year

"...Charlie Robison, the artist behind such Texas staples as “My Hometown” and..."

Sept. 11, 2023 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Fantastic Fest Gets Toxic With The Toxic Avenger

Fall of the House of Usher, The Creator added

"...said that you had to get rid of all the toxic people in your life? Not when they're the..."

Aug. 15, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

South African Wine Shines at Cape Bottle Room

East Austin shop focuses on an under-the-radar wine region

"...From the outside, 500 San Marcos looks just like any other..."

Aug. 4, 2023 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

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