KhushFest, Kung Fu, and Clueless in Our Recommended Events

You pretty much can't avoid culture this weekend

"...Juno Birch: The Probed Tour..."

May 30, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Solitary at 11, Dead at 16: One Kid’s Path to Adult Prison

Texas may pass a bill that would put more teenagers in prison with adults

"...Texas, is on Main Street, which is also U.S. Highway 271. The ceilings are corrugated steel, the walls are..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Plan Yourself a Hell of a Summer

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

"...A word to the wise, however: Budget cuts, weather forecasts, and acts of..."

May 16, 2025 Features Feature by Chronicle Staff

Austin Yards Where Weird Finds a Home

Seven front lawns that push beyond garden gnomes

"...Come, walk out into the yard with me. Sure, your yard. Stand at a..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by Caroline Drew

Does Dan Patrick Even Understand the Cannabis Industry He’s Trying to Kill?

Texas Lege’s draconian bills are making even the stoners frustrated

"...One therapeutic aspect of marijuana that I value is that it..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

Squirrels, Girls, and Other Pearls in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Acro-Cats, Earth Day, and all manner of arts and culture happenings

"...Who said the circus is always looking at the past? Well, maybe..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Besame Mucho Braves the Cold for a Vibrant Latin Music Celebration

Second annual music festival packs four-dozen acts into COTA

"...Cowboy boots and empty chela cans shared a muddy ground..."

April 7, 2025 Music Post by Catalina Perez

A Drag DJ, Ducks Ltd., and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

All kinds of sounds can be found around town

"...Ducks Ltd. and the Bug Club..."

April 4, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

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

"...son I’m as big a Texan as you are There’s a girl in her bare feet Asleep on the..."

April 4, 2025 Column by John Langmore

Rolling Stone Launches Musicians on Musicians Tour With Charley Crockett and Noeline Hofmann

Country crooners perform, talk covers and collaboration in Austin

"...Rolling Stone brought its Musicians on Musicians series from the page to the stage Monday night, launching a tour..."

March 25, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Aiko, Jurassic 5’s Soup, Quiet Light, and More Reviews From Monday of SXSW

Music fest kicks off with a bang

"...All South by Southwest goers pass the same phrase around as they mill about Downtown each..."

March 11, 2025 Music Post by Miranda Garza

SXSW Film Review: Baby Doe

An empathetic look at pregnancy denial and its consequences

"...a happy family playing a board game. Minutes into the film, the mother is questioned about a found dead..."

March 8, 2025 SXSW Post by Jessi Cape

Short and Sweet: “Red Sands”

Riding the dunes with El Paso's gearheads and off-roaders

"...In the desert outside of El Paso, Texas, the dunes glow..."

March 7, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Hairy Situations, Pickle Parties, and More Weekend Events

Some non-SXSW arts and culture recommendations

"...There’s nothing quite like the myth of the Old West...."

March 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Bow to the Grandmaster, Austin’s Best New Act Winner

11-piece group talks supergroups, self-mythology, and their “more than a band” family unit

"...a classical fanfare meets Seventies disco funk – and there’s also medieval elements.”..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Music Feature by Catalina Perez

Besame Mucho, Old Settler’s, and Other Local Music Fests Coming This Spring

Shindigs for country, blues, and Latin lovers

"...With spring on the way, another Austin music festival season is in the..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Music Post by Mattea Gallaway

Gus Baldwin, the Sketch, and a New Era of Old School

Genre-agnostic quartet debuts with classic rock energy and brassy punk politics

"...Serendipitously, the vocalist sports a Planet Hollywood sweatshirt as he chats..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Music Feature by Kyra Bruce

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Travel news for history buffs, art appreciators, foodies, and more

"...Check out the glider museum, send your love a special Valentine, and..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

A Celebration of Black Women, a Benefit for Palestine, and Other Crucial Concerts

Hans Zimmer, Superfónicos, Lola Tried, and more recommended shows

"...invigorating atmosphere. With two EPs and an LP under their belts, they’re all set to continue captivating audiences and..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

We Give Two Thumbs Up to These Weekend Events

Arty and culture-y things to get up to

"...The Traitors Watch Party..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: The L Stands for Lynchian

Taking a page from the late Lynch’s book to deal with the current evil afoot

"...So, last Thursday one of Earth’s coolest left for the lodge – so to speak – and now we..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: New Queers Resolutions

This year, we’re all resolving to be resolute

"...A week into the new year, and I haven’t made any progress on..."

Jan. 10, 2025 Column by James Scott

Golden Girls on Stage, Xmas Parties Galore, Satangeddon, and More Events

Your recommended arts events for the weekend

"...Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue..."

Dec. 13, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Reflections on This Section

What were Editor James’ top 10 Qmmunity interviews?

"...I look at one of my three calendars – the ubiquitous Austin Events calendar, one with a different mushroom..."

Dec. 13, 2024 Column by James Scott

Austin Noise Innovators Skloss Announce New Label, Debut Album

Watch the video for the title track first single

"...playmates Sandy Carson and Karen Skloss started making music together during the pandemic as a way to keep their..."

Nov. 20, 2024 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

Cyndi Lauper, Pleasure P, Luxury Television, and More Crucial Concerts

Live music to drown out the week's news

"...Duster couldn’t have timed their second act better. The San Jose slowcore masters released..."

Nov. 8, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Qmmunity: Regret Posting

Editor James reflects on his middle-school regrets and how they relate to today

"...all my worst inclinations. Oversized shirts and jackets all the time? Yes, I did that. Writing “friend-fiction” à la..."

Nov. 8, 2024 Column by James Scott

Will the Circle Be Unbroken: Willie Nelson Marks Austin City Limits at 50

Outdoor taping heralds longest-running music program in TV history

"...The familiar Austin skyline backdrop has become a hallmark of..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Chappell Roan Says ACL Performance Is Her Last of the Year, and More Surprises From Weekend Two

The heat lingered at sets from Vince Staples, Dua Lipa, Jeezy, and more

"...learning represented in appropriately soulful fashion to kick off the first day of ACL Fest’s second weekend. Starting off..."

Oct. 14, 2024 Music Post by Doug Freeman

The Off Beat: ACL Weekend One Was Hot, Dusty, and Gay as Hell

Notes from the ground at Zilker, plus tips for weekend two

"...My weather app only read 89 degrees Friday afternoon, but Weekend..."

Oct. 11, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

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