How Three Austin Songwriters Found Family in Next of Kin

On debut EP Homemaker, Lili Hickman, Madison Baker, and Caelin reach queer country transcendence

"...Java in North Austin. The small strip mall eatery is packed for Saturday brunch, but the artist, known mononymously..."

May 9, 2025 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Lucy Dacus, a Gary Floyd Retrospective, an EXTC, and More Crucial Concerts

Sounds all over town and all over the musical spectrum

"...has become a jewel in Austin’s venue firmament. It is an especially excellent place to see jam-band types of..."

May 9, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Fashion, Heritage, Ballet, Puns, and More Weekend Events

Arts and culture to fill your days

"...Austin isn’t known as an especially fashionable city. We’re too attached..."

May 9, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin Yards Where Weird Finds a Home

Seven front lawns that push beyond garden gnomes

"...me. Sure, your yard. Stand at a good surveying distance and assume the stance: hands on hips or clasped..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by Caroline Drew

The Austin Chronic: Proposed Bill Would Mark “A Step in the Right Direction” for Medical Marijuana in Texas

On the table: easing of operational pains for dispensaries and allowing for THC inhalers, but critics still see much room for improvement

"...to do over again, instead of giving her the poison they were shoving down her, I’d have gone to..."

May 2, 2025 Column by Kevin Curtin

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...10 miles of the crime, DeVonte “DJ” Amerson saw his charges officially dismissed without prejudice this week in Hays..."

May 2, 2025 News Feature

The Luv Doc: Best Friend Breakup

Tell Zoltan. Zoltan needs to know.

"...a job offer in Austin. It wasn’t an easy decision, but I agreed to move here with him. The..."

May 2, 2025 Column by The Luv Doc

Is Austin’s New Arts Umbrella Organization Just in Time or Too Little, Too Late?

After two decades of treating culture and creativity as an afterthought, the city of Austin finally has a real arts department

"...For a city that’s supposed to care a lot about the arts, it’s..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Jokers, Murders, and Walpurgisnacht in This Week’s Recommended Events

Arts and culture events to populate your weekdays

"...look up "mending" on Google, and the first websites that pop up are the Minecraft Wiki and Dungeons &..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Texas Burlesque Festival Takes It All Off

This year’s celebration celebrates diversity, freedom, and glove peels

"...In times of fear and oppression, any art is a form of defiance. When cultural reactionaries have entered..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Don’t Drink That Water: The deadly algae is back! Scientists from the..."

April 25, 2025 News Feature

Art Prom, Pup Crawl, Eeyore’s Birthday, and More Recommended Events

A smattering of ways to fill your weekend

"...saying I just made up goes. Few places will that be truer than this Thursday’s tiara-topped triumph of women..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Springtime Socializing

Here, take these LGBTQ events to protect you against the incoming horrors

"...days ago we ate eggs and latkes – maybe not at the same time, but not terribly far apart..."

April 25, 2025 Column by James Scott

Art, Eggs, Kink, and Sleaze in This Weekend’s Art Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar consideration

"...Aldous Huxley’s renowned 1931 dystopian novel, Bolm Arts’ latest multi-artist exhibit tackles the ever-evolving questions of naturalism, commercialism, and..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

How Much Should an Ounce of Weed Cost in Austin?

This week’s super-sized The Austin Chronic tackles the tough questions about cannabis in Central Texas

"...the month I feel most lucky to live in Austin, Texas: perfect temps, native plants in bloom, and lots..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

A Candid Conversation With a Weed Plug

A black-market business owner talks pricing and how underground cannabis retail has evolved in Austin

"...In modern discussions about cannabis legality, we often hear the term “black..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

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 cures frustration. For me,..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

First Look: Traphouse Caribbean

Popular Downtown eatery stakes claim as nightlife staple

"...“Life is not promised tomorrow,” says Traphouse Caribbean owner/chef Dante Foster..."

April 14, 2025 Food Post by Haris Qureshi

All Aboard Again for Interactive Play Overheard on a Train

Rebecca Maag's rolling stock theatre hops on Austin’s Red Line

"...stories about your fellow travelers to break the boredom? That’s why Rebecca Maag created innovative interactive play Overheard on..."

April 10, 2025 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Homoscope Is Where the Heart Is

Your best queer week is written in the stars – and this column

"...they’re all telling me you’re totally gay. Wait, was that not your question? In any case, time for another..."

April 11, 2025 Column by James Scott

Trek Through 29 Independent Bookstores on the Austin Texas Book Trail

Second annual crawl connects Austin’s literary community

"...Austin is a bookish city – it might not be the..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by Caroline Drew

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 that’s a..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Weekday Events to Make It a Craft Night, Movie Night, Trivia Night, and More

There's also some events during the day

"...Revolutionary Girl Utena is the best anime of all time. I’ll accept arguments..."

April 11, 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 of the Capitol have plenty..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Weekend Wine: J. Lohr’s Riverstone Chardonnay

Exceptional wine from the Arroyo Seco

"...J. Lohr's Riverstone Chardonnay is one of the genuine touchstones of California Chardonnay. Over..."

April 4, 2025 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Anime, Activism, and Aerodynamics in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Arts and culture abound!

"...Now that Elon Musk seems to have gotten bored with the..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Swans, Swine, and Serial Killers in This Week’s Recommended Events

Get out and get arty

"...you have something in common with Sight and Sound’s greatest film of all time director Chantal Akerman (Jeanne Dielman,..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: The Optimist Weighs In

Staying positive these days is like being an 84-year-old Al Pacino trying to read names at the Oscars – a struggle!

"...I am feeling so normal lately. Life is the most normal it has ever been. Every day..."

April 4, 2025 Column by James Scott

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

All kinds of sounds can be found around town

"...power pop and/or zippy post-punk should be aware of this co-headlining tour. Toronto duo Ducks Ltd. issue sunny, sub-four-minute..."

April 4, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Texas House Bill Would Take Kids’ Phones Away During School Hours

Poll shows parents concerned about safety amid shootings

"...Over the past couple of years, several Texas school districts have implemented cellphone bans. The change could soon become..."

March 28, 2025 News Feature by Mattea Gallaway

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