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

The Chronicle Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

As Captain America enters a Brave New World, every MCU film reviewed

"...The Marvel Cinematic Universe has lost its greatest heroes, but..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Trans Rights, Comedy Nights, and More Recommended Weekend Events

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...Through March 6, Women & Their Work..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Trouble Overseas: It appears Europe will be on the hook for keeping Russia in check when Trump takes..."

Nov. 15, 2024 News Feature

Restaurants Within Walking Distance of ACL Fest

Put a little distance between you and the crowds with these eats

"...City Limits? Want reasonably-priced eats and a break from the crowd? Lucky for you, many local restaurants await just..."

Oct. 2, 2024 Food Post by Amber Williams

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...in his home. Now Avelino Medel II is suing the department, arguing the officer who shot him used excessive..."

Aug. 30, 2024 News Feature

The Rehabilitative Power of Art in Sing Sing

Oscar nominee Colman Domingo teams with Austin filmmaker Greg Kwedar in a story of transformation behind prison walls

"...a film. Sometimes a movie gets bogged down in the self-importance of its message...."

Aug. 2, 2024 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...after Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt last weekend. The LBJ Presidential Library announced the keynote address to mark..."

July 19, 2024 News Feature

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

The story is lacking but the spectacle is stupendous

"...George Miller is a master visualist. Of that, there is no doubt, so let’s get that out of..."

May 24, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...once again avoiding a jury trial on corruption charges. The attorney general cut a deal with state prosecutors on..."

March 29, 2024 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Future I-35: The city announced this week that it won a $105..."

March 15, 2024 News Feature

SXSW Film Review: The Truth vs. Alex Jones

Doc follows families taking on conspiracy theorist

"...turned upside down. Twenty children, six adults, murdered in the span of eight minutes. For the next 10 years,..."

March 12, 2024 Screens Post by Madeline Duncan

Bloody Brides, Creepy Cats, and More Arts Events for the Week

Valentine's (and anti-Valentine) fun, soundtracking a rock, etc.

"...Austin Public Library. Local comics creator Adam Kobetich (of The Shadow Under the Leaf fame) will show you how..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Gina’s on Congress Opens the Next Chapter for an Enduring Congress Avenue Address

A new name settles into La Traviata’s old stomping grounds

"...There’s a lot Austin’s known for – live music, bountiful..."

Jan. 30, 2024 Food Post by Hannah Rossi

Free Week and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Catch Skourge, Magna Carda, and more at the no-cost annual fest

"...Check out the Chronicle music team’s handpicked “Crucial Concerts” below or in..."

Dec. 29, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Qmmunity: Starry, Starry Night

The Jigglewatts Burlesque Revue invites Austin to celebrate the nighttime at their Starry Soirée

"...Turn on the dark for a show tributing the beauty of the..."

Nov. 24, 2023 Column by James Scott

Fantastic Fest Review: The Toxic Avenger

Troma hero gets a joyfully idiotic big budget remake

"...The moment that Peter Dinklage, submerged in a vibrant green..."

Sept. 22, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Restaurant Review: Ezov

Chef Berty Richter’s upscale Mediterranean restaurant is thoughtful, modern, and inviting

"...When you walk into Ezov, the latest concept from the Emmer & Rye restaurant group,..."

July 28, 2023 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Review: Alchemy Theatre’s The Baker’s Wife

Musical’s Provençale charm and wit lie just beneath the surface

"...Old, failed Broadway musicals seem to be Alchemy Theatre’s forte of late. Last season included Mack & Mabel,..."

May 15, 2023 Arts Post by Bob Abelman

Enys Men

The form of British folk horror conjured to mask a psychological drama

"...The British county of Cornwall is ripe with myth and..."

March 31, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Music 2023: The Best Things We Saw on Wednesday

A primo Tiger Den showcase, iLe, Hermanos Gutiérrez, and more

"...From legacy Texas songwriters to New Order’s keynote insights, the Chronicle music team’s Wednesday sightings at South by Southwest..."

March 16, 2023 SXSW Post by Julian Towers

Gifts for Green Buds

Cannabis reform, chill refreshments, and real cool prezzies

"...Cannabis reform is the gift that keeps giving, and in May this year,..."

Dec. 2, 2022 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Local and National Gifts for the Politically Minded

Goodwill to all and coal for a few

"...Who says the News desk can't deliver some holiday peace and goodwill..."

Dec. 2, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Escapism and Connection: The Illustrated Life of Billy Perkins

Hustling Austin posters for 30 years, Perkins perseveres

"...this March likewise resurrected Austin's annual poster-palooza, Flatstock. When the city canceled its flagship conference March 6, 2020, in..."

June 17, 2022 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

The Animated Childhood of Milo Coy in Apollo 10½

The young Austin actor takes one giant leap in Richard Linklater's tale of the space race

"...for his first movie role, he was cast as the lead in a Richard Linklater movie. The director behind..."

March 25, 2022 Screens Feature by Jenny Nulf

The Best Music We Saw at SXSW on Saturday

Ukraine's KAZKA, Fuck Money, Shawn Mendes, Beck, and more

"...The first in-person South by Southwest since 2019 came to..."

March 20, 2022 SXSW Post by Rachel Rascoe

The Batman

A new, brilliant, and bleaker caped crusader

"...The world’s greatest detective. That’s who Batman is. Look at..."

March 4, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Hello to New Friends Again, Down in Fraggle Rock

Behind the scenes on the revival of the beloved puppet show

"...every day as showrunners for Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock. "It was better than anything," said Cuthbertson...."

Jan. 21, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

This Changes Everything: Austin Witnesses to Sex Pistols' Chaotic Randy's Rodeo Show Go Home and Start Bands

UK instigators blow the roof off San Antonio dance hall in Chapter 4, Part 2, of the “Austin Punk Chronicles”

"...Note: You often don’t know you’re witnessing history in the moment you’re seeing it, but there’s an undeniable feeling..."

Jan. 7, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

The Verde Report: Austin FC Splurges on Veteran Goalscorer Maxi Urruti

The Verde has now made two signings on the attacking end of the field

"...one team in Major League Soccer's Western Conference – the Houston Dynamo – performed worse in 2021 than Austin..."

Dec. 31, 2021 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

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