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

Sounds all over town and all over the musical spectrum

"...The Moody Amphitheater has become a jewel in Austin’s..."

May 9, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Austin Yards Where Weird Finds a Home

Seven front lawns that push beyond garden gnomes

"...with his trademark makeup. It stands parallel to a green, all-seeing eye created in the same fashion, reminiscent of..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by Caroline Drew

Explosions in the Sky, Kim Gordon, Dinosaur Jr., and More Reviews From Austin Psych Fest 2025

Alternative nation packs the Far Out Lounge

"...the band knows when to decrescendo. “GREY RUBBLE – GREEN SHOOTS” closed their set, which is cathartically hopeful, echoing..."

May 2, 2025 Music Feature by The Music Team

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

Local shows worth your admission this week

"...“One cup of DND, please!”   – James Scott Green Acres Hop Fest & Springtime Art Market..."

April 18, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Weekend Wine: J. Lohr’s Riverstone Chardonnay

Exceptional wine from the Arroyo Seco

"...rich flavors with a nice combination of acidity and green apple ripeness. J. Lohr’s version added a nice level..."

April 4, 2025 Food Post by Wes Marshall

St. Paddy’s Day, SXSnacks, Sailor Moon, and More Weekend Events

Our recommendations for the waning days of the Fest

"...celebration on Saturday. No stops remain unpulled! Saturday promises green beer, bagpipes, a live band, and two rounds of..."

March 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Arts and Culture Events to Get You Off the Couch

It's spring break (for some of you), get out and have some fun

"...end of this blood-soaked rainbow.   – James Scott Jumanji..."

March 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Chronicle Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

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

"...run amok, and lots of carnage caused by the green goliath...."

Feb. 14, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Explosions in the Sky, Kim Gordon, Dinosaur Jr., and Yo La Tengo to Headline Austin Psych Fest 2025

Far Out fest returns April 25-27

"...Maas (of Psych Fest founders the Black Angels), Color Green, and Windows...."

Jan. 23, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

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

"...It Ends Director/Screenwriter: Alexander Ullom, Producers: Carrie Carusone, Evan..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Trans Rights, Comedy Nights, and More Recommended Weekend Events

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...Who is Tomie? If you want to say it..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin Film Society Announces Recipients of 2024 Grants for Short Films

Rising filmmakers from around the state get essential support

"...David and Nathan Zellner (Sasquatch Sunset), David Lowery (The Green Knight) and Kat Candler (Queen Sugar)...."

Jan. 8, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Inside the Multi-Partner, “Second Chance” Takeover of 29th Street Ballroom

Tweedy’s and Resound Presents teams lead venue’s management

"...The following year, Tweedy and McNeely opened the adjoining Spider House Cafe (located at 2908 Fruth) as Tweedy’s..."

Jan. 3, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Xmas Bazaars, Xmas Movies, Xbox Parties, and More Recommended Events

Get your weekdays planned out

"...still recommending you take your yearly dose of Tom Green! Odd World programs a free screening of this 2000s..."

Dec. 13, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Theatre Review: MJ the Musical

Touring production dances into hearts ... and around any issues

"...MJ the Musical is a jukebox musical through the..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

S.L. Houser, TsuShiMaMiRe, and More Crucial Concerts

Plus country jams, doom metal, and a jazz tag team

"...breaking out behind this year’s Roadrunner!, before William Clark Green closes down the dance hall with a full band...."

Oct. 11, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Texas Book Festival Unveils Full Author Lineup for 2024

Matthew McConaughey and Malcolm Gladwell headline

"...Timed to the paperback release of McConaughey’s hit memoir Greenlights, the Academy Award-winning actor will have a Nov. 16..."

Sept. 19, 2024 Books Post by Amaya Austin

Let Us Help You Pick Out the Perfect Live Show This Week

Our writers pick the best live music for the week ahead

"...Incognito are known for. On night one, violinist Chelsey Green, along with her Green Project, have helped reconceptualize the..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Mélat, Chingona Fest, Benjamin Tod, and More Crucial Concerts

Lots of sounds to be heard this week

"...education in soulfulness, surely to include a walk through “Green Onions” and some of his other classics. Los Yesterdays..."

Sept. 13, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

Historic hotels, hummingbirds, and highways

"...its very cool addition of motel-style rooms, and the adjacent White Buffalo Bar is an oasis in the desert...."

Sept. 6, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

A Jukebox Musical, Chicken Tips, and More Weekday Events

Don't pretend like you don't need chicken tips

"...Carole King is one of those once-in-a-generation songwriters, the..."

July 26, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Why Venues Are Struggling to Stay Open in the Live Music Capital of the World

As Hot Summer Nights descends, Austin’s live music epicenter campaigns for city support

"...This is the case every evening in Austin, Texas,..."

July 12, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Crowns, Camps, and CineClub Highlight Our Recommended Weekday Events

Wasted your weekend? We got you covered.

"...a good book at this color-coded speed-dating game, where green means go and red means “eh, I’m just here..."

July 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Blues on the Green Unveils 2024 Lineup

Shortened concert series returns June 11-12

"...Blues on the Green has announced the lineup for this year’s shortened version..."

May 9, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Courtney Barnett, Kurt Vile, Lido Pimienta, and More Austin Psych Fest Reviews

Dispatches from three days at the Far Out Lounge

"...is a crowd-winning approach. – Carys Anderson Orions Belte Greenlight Grooves..."

April 29, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Cody Johnson to Martina McBride, Two Step Inn Wrangles Country Music’s Range

Georgetown fest evades storms in its second year

"...the crowd despite Saturday evening’s dreary weather and 6pm adjusted start time. The Huntsville native splashed across the stage..."

April 22, 2024 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, April 19-25

"...vividly visible under certain circumstances. But we have to adjust the way we interpret reality. Here’s a clue: Be..."

April 19, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

Review: “I Want to Believe” at Martha’s

Sci-fi-themed exhibit showcases early career artists

"...San Gabriel is an abstract colorful piece, textured with lime-green bubbly goop that brings aliens to mind. The sole..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by Meher Qazilbash

Soundscapes, Bat Books, and More Arts Events for the Week

Things to do when you're not staring at an interloping moon

"...The worst myth about William Shakespeare was that he..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

How The First Omen Broke the Curse of Legacy Sequels

Arkasha Stevenson and Tim Smith on creating a horror they believe in

"...since 2016. That was two years before David Gordon Green’s Halloween wowed audiences, but also before that franchise fell..."

April 3, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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