KhushFest, Kung Fu, and Clueless in Our Recommended Events

You pretty much can't avoid culture this weekend

"...hell. Drag star Juno Birch spins on over to Austin in her space-age saucer, carrying with her tales from..."

May 30, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

Movies, spelling, and more weekday fun

"...Monday 2 & Wednesday 4, All Austin-Area Alamo Drafthouses..."

May 30, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Jump On It Organizer NOOK Turner’s 30-Year Fight to Preserve Eastside Black Culture

Rapper / promoter / activist goes long on his annual “Black Culture 360” event

"...city limits and you’ll hear some account of Old Austin’s superiority, but the Eastside’s continued gentrification and its rippling..."

May 30, 2025 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Celebrating Black Austin, Telling Stories, and Ducks Galore in This Weekend’s Events

Our arts and culture recommendations to keep you busy

"...more classics through Aug. 31.   – Kat McNevins Austin Sketch Fest..."

May 23, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Hot Luck, Vibe Vault, No Idea, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

A smattering of sound suggestions

"...“I recently played in Austin, Texas. It was in conjunction with a food festival,..."

May 23, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Qmmunity: Net Nostalgia

Editor James reflects on what being on the computer used to mean

"...and JD von Dutch soft-launch their new party for Austin’s Black and brown sapphic community. Featuring drag, go-go dancers,..."

May 23, 2025 Column by James Scott

Inaugural Austin Theatre Critics Awards Drop 2024-2025 Nominees

Delicious drama of awards anticipation

"...believe in miracles. Behold, the resurrection of the erstwhile Austin Critics Table, slightly revamped into a category-specific version...."

May 21, 2025 Arts Post by Cat McCarrey

Affordable Art, Cine Las Americas, Adult Books, and More Weekend Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar's enjoyment

"...chance to purchase paintings, prints, and more curated by Austin galleries and institutions like Art From the Streets and..."

May 16, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Plan Yourself a Hell of a Summer

Holy-moley, this is one smokin’ hot Summer Events Calendar

"...next four months. May, June, July, and August in Austin promises to be one hell of a summer!..."

May 16, 2025 Features Feature by Chronicle Staff

Qmmunity: Recouping From the Horrors

How do you heal from the headache of our current hellish world?

"...screen. Recent picks for me were Torrey Peters’ Stag Dance, a Pride and Prejudice re-read (did you know that’s,..."

May 16, 2025 Column by James Scott

The Opera, a Laboratorio, and One Wild Nothing in This Week’s Crucial Concerts

Shoegaze, black metal, jazz, punk, and more

"...artists shine by taking advantage of his gently thrilling dance heaters in cozy tracks. French-born synth charmer Lou Rebecca,..."

May 16, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Qmmunity: Thee Gay Agenda Holds Court

Get your gavel for new variety show Justice Is Served

"...Lasso yourself some laughs at this showcase of Austin’s diverse comic talents, this week featuring headliner Jeff Hiller...."

May 9, 2025 Column 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

"...The Moody Amphitheater has become a jewel in Austin’s venue firmament. It is an especially excellent place to..."

May 9, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

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

Arts and culture to fill your days

"...Austin Fashion Week..."

May 9, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

“Economic Censorship”: The Devastation of the NEA Grants Cut Grows

After Trump administration rule change, fears mount for future of arts

"...The head count of Austin arts organizations that found their finances wrecked by the..."

May 7, 2025 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Arts Groups Lose Promised Grant Money in Friday Night NEA Massacre

Leading Austin cultural institutions face slashed finances

"...groups across the nation, including those of dozens of Austin-based arts groups...."

May 5, 2025 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Kingfish, Mavis Staples, Antone’s Allstars, and More Reviews From Austin Blues Festival 2025

Soul and jam sessions galore at Moody Amphitheater

"...Right as rain (pun intended), Austin Blues Festival and Austin Psych Fest braved spring showers..."

May 2, 2025 Music Feature by The Music Team

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

Alternative nation packs the Far Out Lounge

"...Right as rain (pun intended), Austin Blues Festival and Austin Psych Fest braved spring showers..."

May 2, 2025 Music Feature by The Music Team

White Weddings, Rock & Roll, and More Crucial Concerts

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

"...color. It’s an appropriate description for Ventana Ballet and Austin Camerata’s annual spring showcase, a performance that changes in..."

May 2, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

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

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...color. It’s an appropriate description for Ventana Ballet and Austin Camerata’s annual spring showcase, a performance that changes in..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: See You at the (Queer) Movies

Local filmmaker and UT professor PJ Raval hosts his students’ queer short film showcase at Hyperreal Film Club

"...traverses the late Jennifer Laude’s story. As a longtime Austinite, Raval says his interest in the city came from..."

May 2, 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

"...an oddity that there’s no unified arts department at Austin City Hall...."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

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

A smattering of ways to fill your weekend

"...Under the theme “Dame Prom,” these feminine forces of Austin’s food world plate up delicious dishes of grilled meats,..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Blank Hellscape Crafts Five Years of Intricate Demos Into Hell 2

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

"...an afterthought, that he also played with a lesser-known Austin noise act called Blank Hellscape, and the guy lit..."

April 25, 2025 Music Feature by Kyra Bruce

Qmmunity: Springtime Socializing

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

"...The Austin Bar Association’s LGBTQ+ section hosts their fundraising event featuring..."

April 25, 2025 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Taking Yourself on a Date

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

"...Having abundance after being bereft can make a person greedy in..."

April 18, 2025 Column by James Scott

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

Local shows worth your admission this week

"...Us, their 10th collaborative project.   – Kahron Spearman Austin Reggae Fest..."

April 18, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

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

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

"...very first wigs were powdered, so it’s no surprise Austin Rainbow Theatre sashayed onto the Central Texas scene in..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Homoscope Is Where the Heart Is

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

"...special guests Noodles, Arinna Dior Davenport, Mars, Mandy Quinn, Austin Hormuth, and Mercurial. Plus: all-day Dub Trub happy hour..."

April 11, 2025 Column 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

"...like any other. It was arranged by local nonprofit Austin Voices for Education and Youth to celebrate the award..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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