Books, Sculpture, and Weed Lead Our Recommended Arts Events

It'd be a lot cooler if you went to one of these events this week

"...Indulge the desire for the finer things in life with an..."

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

Get out and get art

"...The newest film from Austin’s Zellner brothers, about the tragic..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Squirrel Fest, a Bidi Bidi Birthday, and More Community Events

Plan your week with some of our recommended happenings around town

"...According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Austin metro area has..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Review: Stephen Mills’ POE / A Tale of Madness Is Pitch Perfect

Ballet Austin brings the master of the macabre to life (before killing him again)

"...Screeching violins underscore the tremulous strings of a mind gone wild, ominous percussion..."

March 29, 2024 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Spider Sculptures, Gore Feasts, and More Arts Events

Feed your art habit with these recommended events for the week

"...Queer Film Theory 101: Road Trips..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

Hardcore for a Cause, Gary Clark Jr., and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the coming week

"...As if boasting some of the lengthiest day-to-night South by Southwest lineups weren’t enough, Hotel..."

March 8, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Cornyn to Lead the Senate? Republicans are set to replace Mitch McConnell as..."

March 1, 2024 News Feature

Here Are Your Winners for the 42nd Annual Austin Music Awards

Austin’s favorite albums, artists, and instrumentalists of 2023

"...Though the details wiggle around annually, the meat-and-potatoes mission of the..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Music Feature by The Music Team

Crypta, Cherubs, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Must-see shows for the weekend and beyond

"...living, seething, bouncing bridge between pioneering local post-punks of the Eighties (Scratch Acid and Butthole Surfers) and their contemporary..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

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

Dev Patel Swings Into South by Southwest With Monkey Man World Premiere

Fest gets new docs on Stormy Daniels, Alex Jones, and Jon Bon Jovi

"...TV Festival schedule is packed with big releases like The Fall Guy and Road House, but now it's added..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Vanessa Pla Unpacks 10 of Her Magical Music Videos

Inside the busy director’s creations for Tele Novella, Night Beats, and more

"...interests, and you can see why she moved here. The French cinephile-turned-Richard Linklater obsessive snagged an internship at the..."

Dec. 29, 2023 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Top 10 Memorable Moments in Austin Theatre

Highs and lows from Austin’s stages in their first real post-pandemic year

"...After theatres shuttered in 2020 due to the pandemic and attempts..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

Moontower Just for Laughs Austin Goes Big

Comedy fest adds arena shows from Andrew Schulz, Shane Gillis

"...Festival merged with Montreal's Just for Laughs, it made the biggest comedy festival in America. Now it gets even..."

Nov. 30, 2023 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

A New Chapter for Austin’s Small Bookstores

From serving neighborhoods to serving wine, how innovative local booksellers are filling the shelves

"...The city comes by its literary reputation fairly honestly. Austin..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Arts Feature by Joe Gross

Qmmunity: A Sis With a Fist

Sister Fisters event group plans their fifth annual Halloween party with an eye toward encouraging queer talent

"...year's Oct. 31 event at Cheer Up Charlies marks their fifth ritual rock-out, boasting legendary SF alums like Honey..."

Oct. 27, 2023 Column by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Austin Parks and Recreation have now decided that Flo, the 100-year-old pecan tree celebrity at Barton Springs Pool, will..."

Oct. 6, 2023 News Feature

Qmmunity: Queer Comedy Pipeline

Ivy Le talks the impact of Tongue in Cheek, a queer comedy open mic providing fertile ground for Austin's LGBTQ comics

"...strange situation faced Ivy Le and Aira Juliet at the start of 2022. Their desire to produce a live..."

Sept. 29, 2023 Column by James Scott

How Austin Drag Icon Brigitte Bandit Became a Political Powerhouse

It’s Brigitte, bitch

"...It was another hot August night at Cheer Up Charlies' outdoor stage,..."

Sept. 22, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...Mary the Jewess was an alchemist who lived in ancient Alexandria..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Roxane Gay, Tim O’Brien Join Texas Book Festival Lineup

Full author roster revealed for November fest

"...The Texas State Capitol is currently playing host to an..."

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

Qmmunity: The Gay Place Rides Again

Original Chron legend Kate X Messer talks "Qmmunity"/"The Gay Place" origins

"...In the mid-Aughts, young Austin Chronicle journo Kate X Messer approached..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Column by James Scott

Wild Child to Sir Woman, Kelsey Wilson Is Taking the High Road

The laid-back ringleader reinvents Wild Child and forges a new path with Sir Woman

"...Kelsey Wilson floats into the Pershing in her familiar long black dress, and immediately..."

Aug. 25, 2023 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Qmmunity: A Creative Storm Front

Front Festival hits Austin with a storm of great creative showcases over Labor Day weekend

"...that is. (Sorry to all those hoping for rain.) The Front Festival, a gathering/celebration of women and LGBTQ creators,..."

Aug. 25, 2023 Column by James Scott

Saint Teresa: Richard Linklater and John Pierson on the Icon of Slacker

The director of Slacker and the film's sales agent discuss the creative importance of actor and musician Teresa Taylor

"...Linklater: Teresa Taylor, ICON. It was amazing to see The New York Times and be like, "Wow, there she..."

Aug. 4, 2023 Screens Feature

Qmmunity: Sporty Spice

Wherever you fall on the sporty spectrum, Austin's queer scene has a place for you

"...Huddle up team: We're talking outdoor queer activities, specifically the kind that get your blood pumping. While that might..."

July 21, 2023 Column by James Scott

We Have an Issue: Read Before Burning

Welcome to the Books Issue

"...Welcome to the Books Issue. It's a far-ranging thing: We've got stories..."

June 30, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

Toy Joy to Move Airport Location to Burnet Road

... and they're bringing candy!

"...Burnet Road is about to get slimed: Yes, the signature pink-and-green splat of independent vendors of distractions and..."

June 15, 2023 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: More Pride, Less Prejudice

In a way, we're all gay Darcys looking for our gay Elizabeths in the thrush of Pride parties

"...places to flaunt said Pride. Can't blame 'em! While these events are no ball at Netherfield Hall, you're sure..."

June 9, 2023 Column by James Scott

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