Bay of Angels, Books, and a Brewery Bee in This Week’s Arts and Culture Events

Movies, spelling, and more weekday fun

"...Pandemic quarantine boredom and supply shortages led to many of us experimenting more in the kitchen, and in one..."

May 30, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Sitting Down With Your Senator

Sarah Eckhardt goes deep on democracy, womanhood, and our era

"...In the midst of a fiery legislative session, the inner bowels..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

The Luv Doc: Crushing on Your Bro’s Bestie

Is gender the only thing keeping this dude from trying to get with me?!?

"...I’ve been in love with my brother’s best friend for about five years now and I..."

March 14, 2025 Column by The Luv Doc

After Years Pursuing Citizenship This Austinite Questions Her Future in the U.S.

Young ambassador to Austin’s French sister city might stay abroad

"...Over the course of a 48-hour period from May 9-11, Mishell..."

Feb. 28, 2025 News Feature by Benton Graham

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...South by Southwest will be kicking off its 2025 Film & TV Festival with The Studio,..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas’ Hemp Industry Wants Smarter Regulation. Dan Patrick Wants to Nuke It.

Lieutenant governor pushes to ban all THC

"...I often find myself making a face...."

Dec. 27, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

The Common Law

The wedding officiant looks familiar

"...is getting married and he asked me to be the wedding officiant. Will the marriage be legally recognized if..."

Nov. 8, 2024 Column by Luke Ellis

The Austin Chronicle’s Annual Halloween Mask: Heeeeeeeeeere’s Kenny!

How to assemble your Ken Paxton mask

"...The Austin Chronicle Halloween Cover Mask is an annual tradition...."

Nov. 1, 2024 Features Feature by Chronicle staff

I’ll Be Here to Lay Down Beside You

An Austin widower’s take on coping with loss

"...The widower sits in his checkered lawn chair, in front..."

Oct. 11, 2024 Features Feature by Jonah Lemm

Point Austin: Doug Greco’s Campaign Odyssey Turns to Federal Court

Mayoral candidate sues for more outside cash in campaigns

"...is a hard-right ideologue who proclaims an aggressive creed of muscular Christianity. He also explicitly rejects any tolerance for..."

Sept. 20, 2024 News Feature by Michael King

Fantastic Fest Announces 2024 Lineup

Love of out-there cinema brings Terrifier 3, The Wild Robot

"...Terrifying clowns, wild robots, and the sound of chainsaws echoing across Austin! Fantastic Fest, the..."

Aug. 15, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

No Beyoncé, Lots of Jelly Roll, and More Takeaways From the CMT Music Awards

Best and worst moments from the ceremony’s uneven Moody Center return

"...Red Solo cups were raised in memory of Toby Keith. A Phil Collins song was covered by..."

April 8, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

The Luv Doc: What Grindr Is Not

It’s the singular artistic achievement of the Eighties band Escape

"...I am recently widowed 15 months, from a 41-year relationship/marriage with my husband. After 15 months I decided to..."

March 29, 2024 Column by The Luv Doc

Selena Gomez Sparks Mental Health Conversation at SXSW

The star talks embracing treatment, Girl, Interrupted, and a new app

"...Stern, pop singer and Emmy-nominated actress Selena Gomez discussed the importance of prioritizing mental health in everyday life...."

March 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Miranda Garza

SXSW Panelists Talk LGBTQ+ Activism and Power

Struggles and hopes in the fight for queer rights

"...During the 2023 Texas legislative session’s peak, thousands showed up at..."

March 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Naina Srivastava

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

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

Austin’s Longest-Running Stand-Up Showcase Ends After a Decade of Making Stars

Sure Thing is a wrap at 512

"...Two transplants arrive in Austin and meet at a coffee shop open mic. A friendship forms. In June 2012,..."

Sept. 29, 2023 Arts Feature by Valerie Lopez

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

The Luv Doc: A Personal Problem

The Luv Doc is no Emily Post

"...middle aged wife "talked" my buddy into an open marriage at the beginning of the year. She's proved to..."

July 21, 2023 Column by The Luv Doc

Public Notice: Your Government at Work

The Texas Legislature and “the disturbing category of ‘Who Knows?’”

"...For many, the headline news out of the Texas Legislature Wednesday morning..."

May 26, 2023 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Nine Essential Albums From Willie Nelson’s 90 Years

Wishing the Texas outlaw icon a Willie nice birthday

"...Born Willie Hugh Nelson on April 29, 1933, the singer’s late-night birth wasn’t recorded by the courthouse in..."

April 28, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Texas Lege Preview: Homophobic Holdout

Democrats try to remove anti-gay laws; Republicans don't want kids to be trans

"...As usual in the Texas Legislature, Republicans outnumber Democrats, and bills reducing freedoms..."

Jan. 13, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...Unsheathe your broad sword and unpack your boom stick. South..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Corsage

Vicky Krieps shines in this sullen biopic of Austrian Empress Elisabeth

"...A daughter of a Bavarian duke happens into the halls of the..."

Jan. 6, 2023 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

More Anti-LGBTQ BS From Ken Paxton

Why did the attorney general want a list of transgender Texans?

"...Paxton is at it again with initiatives that smack of fascism. The Washington Post broke the news this month..."

Dec. 30, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Headlines

(To the tune of “The Twelve Days of Christmas”)

"...Eight – Drought A-Droughting: The ongoing drought is affecting Deep Eddy Pool, KVUE reported..."

Dec. 16, 2022 News Feature

Review: The Last Five Years

Inclusive production gives the time between love and loss a mighty voice

"...Jason Robert Brown's intensely personal chamber musical The Last Five Years, which won the Drama Desk Award..."

Dec. 9, 2022 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...company Neuralink plans to start human clinical trials in the next six months. The company's long-term goals include blending..."

Dec. 9, 2022 News Feature

Nanny

Eerie migrant drama is an intriguing addition to Black horror

"...Offering a textured point of view from a type of..."

Dec. 2, 2022 Movie Review by Trace Sauveur

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