Thelma, Louise, Musketeers, and More Queer Films Headline Our Week in Events

Get your weekdays squared away

"...First Light features poppy book picks to go with their sparkling wine selections, plus bubbly tunes and light snacks...."

Aug. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Shoegaze, Synthpop, Hip-Hop, and More Crucial Concerts

Whatever your genre, we got you

"...if I didn’t acknowledge the lads, the legends, FLOW? Their career, it seems, was built specifically for my childhood..."

Aug. 16, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

A Comic Con, Drag Birthday, and More Recommended Events

Party hard this weekend

"...Pool, Mount Bonnell – and be sent home with their own creation, which will, perhaps, be recycled itself one..."

July 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Weekend Wine: Vermentino

Take your pick: Italy, Texas, or California?

"...Italian varietal. I recently had the chance to try their Vermentino ($28-$35 range) and I recommend it highly. It..."

July 5, 2024 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Sexy Empowerment, Terror Tuesday, Book Adaptations, and More Weekday Recos

Local event suggestions for the arts inclined

"...attention to literary materials mined for film adaptations turns their sights to this eco-sci-fi thriller this month: Do the..."

July 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Bad Boys: Ride or Die

Miami’s bad boy police officers embrace getting older

"...– may be Michael Bay’s greatest students. Both of their Bad Boy films adopt the maximalist stylization of the..."

June 7, 2024 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, June 7-13

"...Spanish persecutions. Centuries later, some families resolved to reclaim their Jewish heritage. They led a movement called la sangre..."

June 7, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

Proms, Humps, and Queerbombs Highlight This Weekend's Events

21 ways to get out of the house

"...the all-ASL Deaf Austin Theatre stomps through stereotypes with their newest production. Playwright and star Ashlea Brittney Hayes pens..."

May 31, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Jon Muq Album Release, Hole in the Wall Anniversary, and More Crucial Concerts

All manner of sounds for every ear

"...out as possible by attending the kickoff event for their new Kickstarter campaign. Of course, Reader, you’ll be rewarded..."

May 31, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Cinco de Mayo, May the Fourth (Be With You), and More Recommended Events

The week in community happenings

"...What did April and Andy name their three-legged, half-amazing, half-terrific mutt? What character did Will Arnett..."

May 3, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Paramount Theatre Announces Star Wars , Pink Flamingos , Sin City for Summer Classics Film Series

Plus Robert Rodriguez gets his star on Congress Avenue

"...terpsichorean glamor of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers at their finest and most graceful in Irving Berlin’s Top Hat,..."

April 11, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Mini Music Fests Abound in This Week's Crucial Concerts

Country, hip-hop, pop, and more shows worth the cover

"...will put a Southern spin on Friday’s festivities with their honky-tonk ballads. Saturday expects a slew of live talent..."

April 12, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Spider Sculptures, Gore Feasts, and More Arts Events

Feed your art habit with these recommended events for the week

"...ol’ gravel way and present on how these influenced their LGBTQ lives. And before you ask, no, not everyone..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Faye Webster, Swamp Dogg, and More Reviews From Friday of SXSW

Memorable performances to close out the week

"...lot of artists I admire and respect have dropped their official showcases.” She continued: “We do not support war..."

March 16, 2024 Music Post by Julian Towers

An Outdoor Screening, Bluey Live, and More Lead Our Recommended Arts Events

Get out and art this week!

"...her husband, the artist David Thornberry – have reached their pictorial “Apotheosis” in this two-person exhibition of paintings at..."

March 15, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

SXSW Film Review: The In Between

Intimate doc captures life, loss on the U.S.-Mexico border

"...Pass, Tex. In an attempt to reawaken memories of their childhood and adolescence growing up on the U.S.-Mexico border,..."

March 10, 2024 Screens Post by Alejandra Martinez

The Rodeo, a Pet Pfest, Country Dance, and More Community Events

Hit the town with these non-SXSW events

"...potent potables available in these here parts, right? Tonight, their award-winning bourbons and ryes will be paired with cuts..."

March 8, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Opera Fights, Puppet Plays, and More Arty Events

Get an arts fix this week

"...over the Eastside’s storied Museum of Human Achievement for their sixth annual (but first time since 2020!) mini-opera showcase,..."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Austin Music Awards, a Black Rock Maverick, and More Crucial Concerts

Our recommended shows for the week ahead

"...Five years after the release of their self-titled debut album, the Infinites have yet to dim..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Terry Allen, ericdoa, and More Crucial Concerts

Essential Austin gigs in the coming week

"...Fresh off of their two-month European stint, Lord Friday the 13th represents the..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

The Thompson and the Loren: A Tale of Two Hotels

One long weekend, two impressive but different vibes

"...from the Chronicle’s Richard Whittaker, no less – about their eighth-floor restaurant called Nido, and the whole edifice certainly..."

Jan. 27, 2024 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Unpacking Emperor Jones’ Esoteric, Career-Launching Label Catalog

The late Craig Stewart released early works by the Mountain Goats and more

"...good long time, was the Austin-based American Analog Set. Their gauzy, soft-focus indie rock (see also: Dallas' Bedhead) felt..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Music Feature by Joe Gross

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, December 22-28

"...on TV's Discovery Channel and watch bear-attack survivors recount their horror." Martial arts master Morihei Ueshiba had a different..."

Dec. 22, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

Walker Lukens’ The Last Walt and More Crucial Concerts This Week

From Explosions in the Sky to CAPYAC’s Far Out Fest

"...transplants Sarah & the Sundays headline the festivities with their breezy indie surf rock. Other highlights include uplifting heartland..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

The Chronicle’s Favorite Austin Albums of 2023

Ten music writers reflect on the records they loved this year

"...opening for L7 at Levitation within a year, so their debut full-length came as no surprise at the top..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Gift This: Iconic Austin Wearable Merch

These bars and restaurants keep Austinites well fed, well quaffed, and well dressed

"...restaurant merch that enables fans and stans to rep their faves anywhere, anytime. Meanwhile Brewing..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

Me Nd Adam’s Keep Austin Cheer’d and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Get in the holiday spirit with Spaceflight Records or Spiritualized

"...hallowed halls, specially decorated with vintage Christmas kitsch. Underneath their sequined dirtbag style (aligned with July record American Drip..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Qmmunity: Season of the Homoscopes

Change is the name of the game this week in Austin’s queer event horoscopes

"...First Saturdays, 9pm. The Iron Bear, 301 W. Sixth. instagram.com/theironbearaustin. Taurus..."

Nov. 3, 2023 Column by James Scott

Gary Clark Jr.’s Free Longhorn City Limits Show and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Recommended shows for Halloween night, from Genesis Owusu to Full of Hell

"...it metal, hardcore, or abstract industrial noise terror. Befitting their collaborative nature, Full of Hell selects openers to embody..."

Oct. 27, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

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

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