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

Arts and culture to fill your days

"...Thursday 8 - Saturday 10, The Domain..."

May 9, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

Sounds all over town and all over the musical spectrum

"...venue firmament. It is an especially excellent place to see jam-band types of things, making it the ideal venue..."

May 9, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Austin Elders: Meet Mary Lou Gibson, Journalist and Austin’s Voice of Saints

A woman of hundreds of articles and few words

"...desk made of marbled wood. She asks me to pardon the blanket that is neatly draped over a chair...."

May 9, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Austin FC Coach: My Players Can’t Handle the Heat

What kind of message is Nico Estévez sending here?

"...scrutiny, grappling with anxieties most of us “regular people” don’t often face...."

May 9, 2025 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

How Three Austin Songwriters Found Family in Next of Kin

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

"...shows at the Continental Club this weekend, the artists don’t feel surprised by their sudden success; they see it..."

May 9, 2025 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

A Redhead, Pink Pony, and Kaleidoscope in This Weekend’s Events

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...Arf, arf: This is my impression of your dog when you tell them about this furry fundraising..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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 good surveying distance and assume..."

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

"...“I’ll tell you right now – y’all have heard me over the..."

May 2, 2025 Column by Kevin Curtin

Man in Prison for Decades Over Killing of His Sexual Abuser Is Released

Judge says: “All of the systems failed you”

"...Jim Young was one of the Travis County prosecutors who helped..."

May 2, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

White Weddings, Rock & Roll, and More Crucial Concerts

Dungeon crawling, avant sax, and other amplified options for the week

"...across the land gather for four nights of merriment. What makes this music medieval, you ask? Take a look..."

May 2, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Opinion: AISD Officials, Lamar Parents Should Learn From the Past

As AISD decides the fate of Dobie Middle School, school officials and Lamar Middle School parents should consider the past closure of Anderson High to ensure that history does not repeat itself

"...District Superintendent Matias Segura disclosing the likelihood of busing Dobie Middle School students to Lamar Middle School, Lamar parents..."

May 2, 2025 Column by Allison Raven

The Luv Doc: On Top of Ol’ Sulky

Who knew masculinity could be such a fragile flower?

"...Dear Luv Doc,..."

April 25, 2025 Column by The Luv Doc

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

A smattering of ways to fill your weekend

"...You Grill Girl..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Springtime Socializing

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

"...to flow in addressing me as "Jam." Oh well! What can one do but continue in spite of the..."

April 25, 2025 Column by James Scott

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

"...navigating the city bureaucracy just to find which department you need to contact to pull a permit or apply..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Why Austin’s Progressive Rep. Greg Casar Is Visiting Republican Districts

Casar, an odd choice to reach moderates, talks strategy

"...In recent weeks, Austin’s young progressive congressman, Greg Casar, has been testing a new..."

April 25, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, April 25 - May 1

"...TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You can’t see or hold the wind, though you can..."

April 25, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

Blank Hellscape Crafts Five Years of Intricate Demos Into Hell 2

Your favorite local band’s favorite local band emerges with sophomore album

"...hotel bed in Prague, Ethan Billips calls in through WhatsApp to join my interview with Max Deems and Andrew..."

April 25, 2025 Music Feature by Kyra Bruce

From the Internet to the Industry: Behind the Scenes of the CAMP Film Festival

New film fest aims to change online creator expectations

"...and CEO Max Reisinger explained, CAMP Film Festival isn’t your regular film fest but instead explores “this new territory..."

April 23, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Candid Conversation With a Weed Plug

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

"...told me to holler at him for $100 ounces. What do you think is the general price of an..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

Qmmunity: Taking Yourself on a Date

Make sure to make time for the coolest queer you know, aka you.

"...Despite being an artist, I do not do morning pages. This is because I am..."

April 18, 2025 Column by James Scott

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

Recommended happenings for your calendar consideration

"...Indeed a reference to Aldous Huxley’s renowned 1931 dystopian novel, Bolm Arts’ latest multi-artist..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Reggaeton, Psych Rock, Brat-Pop, and More Crucial Concerts

Local shows worth your admission this week

"...A double-headed hellbeast of iconoclastic heaviness, old pals Napalm Death and..."

April 18, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

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

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

"...and neighbor. Generalized frustration too – when I sit down to alter my consciousness, I’m able to look back..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

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

"...lots of people in high spirits getting together to do their fun outdoor activities. Plus there’s weed events happening..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

Sitting Down With Your Senator

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

"...Lots of suits and black high heels moving briskly. Down one quieter corridor, you’ll find the office of state..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

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

There's also some events during the day

"...anime of all time. I’ll accept arguments otherwise – you know my email – but I believe this story’s..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, April 11-17

"...ARIES (March 21-April 19): Life is asking you to be a source of generosity and strength for..."

April 11, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

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

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

"...in the Building, as the show looks through the window at the lives performed in a strange, beautiful, and..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

One Week After Warning of School Consolidations, AISD May Have Its First Target

Dobie Middle School low test scores create risk of TEA takeover

"...The press conference on April 4 at Dobie Middle School seemed like any other. It was arranged..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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