Art, Movies, Sober Partying, and a Majestic Ball in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Get out and get arty

"...In Link & Pin’s Summer Exposure series, they’re presenting three artists for two weeks each. Kicking it..."

June 21, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Consider the Spur

"...Dear Editor, As Austin struggles with Project Connect, the lawsuits surrounding it and significant cost overruns..."

June 19, 2024 Postmarks

ERCOT Says Texas Power Demand to Double by 2030, With Bitcoin to Blame

Gas demand also increasing with electrification

"...During a public hearing before the Texas Senate Committee on Business and..."

June 18, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

In Our Day

Acclaimed filmmaker Hong Sang-soo turns his keen observational eye on an actress and an artist in South Korea

"...Directed by: Hong Sang-soo. Starring: Gi Ju-bong and Kim Min-hee...."

June 14, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Austin Chronic: The Many Crusades of Adam Reposa

Months after being raided, lawyer continues to taunt the courts, the cops, and Ken Paxton

"...I doubt the SWAT van had even been refueled before Adam Reposa..."

June 14, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

Jess Williamson, Stay Black & Live, Babestock, and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the week in Austin

"...Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Jess Williamson has spent the better part of the year on tour, but her..."

June 14, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Plantations to Prison Farms: How Far Have We Come?

Texas’ tradition of forced labor lives on

"...On a 90-degree June day at Memorial Unit in Southeast Texas, the humidity makes the heat cling to your..."

June 14, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Qmmunity: Blasphemy Baby

Asking my haters to please use their hateration to combat more pressing issues

"...Guess who got called blasphemous? If any of y’all have been paying attention..."

June 14, 2024 Column by James Scott

Spiders, Slams, and Other Shows Worth Seeing This Week

Dare to go out on a school night!

"...Kids Camp: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse..."

June 14, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Bold & the Bountiful: HAAM's Corporate Battle of the Bands Rocks for a Cause

Fifteen years in, HAAM's Corporate BOTB is bolder than ever

"...The takeaway from this year’s Corporate Battle of the Bands:..."

June 9, 2024 Music Post by Cy White

Police Oversight Office Ramps Up Community Complaints Investigations

APD has only suspended one officer over the past year

"...After a monthlong hiatus, the city resumed negotiations today, June 6, with the Austin..."

June 7, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Qmmunity: Pride Calendar

A buffet of June Pride events in Austin

"...So many Pride events, and only so much energy this gay little iced coffee can give me:..."

June 7, 2024 Column by James Scott

Arts, Comedy, Theatre, Movies, and More Recommended Weekend Events

Jackie and Foxy Brown?! Yes please!

"...Stand aside, Anya Taylor-Joy and Gwyneth Paltrow. Heck, I’ll include Alicia Silverstone in there as well. Get..."

June 7, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Meet the New Man Leading the City of Austin

City Manager Broadnax discusses police, homelessness, and more

"...T.C. Broadnax’s first month on the job as Austin’s city..."

May 31, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Those Vestments Do Slay Though

"...Hi Chronicle, This last week's publication contained the phrase "c*nty little..."

May 28, 2024 Postmarks

After a Stroke, Matt Meshbane Launches a GoFundMe – and a New Charity

Veteran booker/engineer plots Hoots for HAAM concert series

"...Longtime Austin booker and sound engineer Matt Meshbane is recovering from a stroke...."

May 24, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Can the Austin Airport Speed Up Its Sorely Needed Expansion?

Explosive growth and understaffing lead to long lines and near-misses

"...In 2023, Austin broke into the list of the 10 largest cities in the U.S...."

May 24, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin Elders: Meet Guitarist and Defense Attorney Bobby Earl Smith

From professional musician to professional defender of musicians

"...Some of Bobby Earl Smith’s first Austin memories are chasing fireflies, riding ponies on a carousel over at Lamar..."

May 24, 2024 News Feature by Oscar Rodriguez

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...16th-century Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe had a prosthetic golden nose..."

May 24, 2024 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Qmmunity: Sounds Sketchy to Me

ATX Sketch Fest headliners Joan and Raft talk sketch comedy, Speed on Noah’s Ark, and their Austin plans

"...Transgender comedy duos are having a moment, but only in the..."

May 24, 2024 Column by James Scott

It’s Gonna Be a Long, Hot Summer – Again

City and county brace for drought, wildfire season

"...In its May update, the National Weather Service predicted that El Niño conditions, which..."

May 24, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

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

Sketchfest, Shakespeare, and More Arts Events to Fill Your Week

Things are gonna get cheeky, queer, and local

"...“Jacob Guzman: The World We Live In”..."

May 17, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Texas Performing Arts Crosses Media for 2024-25 Season

Works by David Byrne, Conspirare, Twyla Tharp, and more

"...The Bass Concert Hall will ring with music, resonate with..."

May 14, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

The Luv Doc: Ask the Muleskinner

You go down there

"...Dear Luv Doc,..."

May 10, 2024 Column by The Luv Doc

Suburbanites Opt to Leave Austin, While Voters Keep Austin Blue in Weekend Election

Turnout was about 6% for the historic election

"...After years of costly struggle, residents of the Lost Creek neighborhood in Southwest..."

May 10, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

A Pickin’ Party, a Big Squeeze, and Mother’s Day Music Are This Week's Crucial Concerts

Some recommended sounds for your week

"...Old Settler’s Spring Pickin’ Party..."

May 10, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Point Austin: Everything Old Is New Again

The long, honorable history of students “disturbing the war”

"...From 2005-2020, now-retired Austin Chronicle News Editor Michael King wrote about city and state..."

May 4, 2024 News Post by Michael King

Having a Plan for When Shit Hits the Fan: A Journey in Prepping

What disaster preparedness experts have to say about best-laid plans for worst-case scenarios

"...When we talk about preparedness, everyone has their own disaster movie that plays in their mind. What’s..."

April 26, 2024 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

Advocates Sue Texas Over Prisoners Being “Cooked To Death”

Filmmaker Rick Linklater joins the call for action

"...of thousands of Texas inmates in prisons without air conditioning will begin suffering through another summer of 100-plus degree..."

April 23, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

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