iLLfest, Perfume Genius, Röyksopp, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Keep your ears open for these shows

"...new album Live in the City of Diamonds, Big Music standards like “Promised You a Miracle,” “Book of Brilliant..."

May 30, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

KhushFest, Kung Fu, and Clueless in Our Recommended Events

You pretty much can't avoid culture this weekend

"...too melancholy.   – James Scott Grand Hotel: The Musical..."

May 30, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Dream in Your Heart, Cool Shoes on Your Feet

Pride still going strong in the Austin queer community

"...Austin’s first Asian American music label mHart hosts a send-off shindig for AAPI Heritage..."

May 30, 2025 Column by James Scott

The Strip Club: Parkline Shopping Center

Standard Szechuan and hard-to-find Asian grocery items abound at 11301 Lakeline

"...Welcome back to The Strip Club, highlighting Austin’s destination strip malls. Where else can you..."

May 23, 2025 Food Feature by Taylor Holland

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

Our arts and culture recommendations to keep you busy

"...combines two of our city’s favorite things: food and music. There will be no Thurston S’mores this year, but..."

May 23, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Entanglements, Switchblades, and Tons of TV in the Week’s Events

Treat your weekdays like a weekend with these arts and culture happenings

"...Wednesday 28, Hyperreal Film Club..."

May 23, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Net Nostalgia

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

"...live Tejano/Norteño vinyl DJ sets from the Chulita Vinyl Club. 7pm. First Light..."

May 23, 2025 Column by James Scott

Live Music Venue Parish Is Moving… Again

501 Brushy location will stay open through 2025

"...The team behind live music venue Parish announced plans to move from its current..."

May 15, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

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

Recommended happenings for your calendar's enjoyment

"...may glance tiny tableaux. These miniature worlds all center music, such as her pinky-finger-sized record store, Needle on the..."

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

"...reader: We’ve listed all kinds of summer events from musicals to burger competitions, all under our hot ol’ Texas..."

May 16, 2025 Features Feature by Chronicle Staff

Crossroads, Crafts, and Close Encounters in Our Recommended Events

The workweek is chockablock with do-able things

"...Tuesday 20, Hyperreal Film Club..."

May 16, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

Shoegaze, black metal, jazz, punk, and more

"...most exciting show spaces in town, with delightfully weird music programming to match their left-of-center inventory. Friday’s show transforms..."

May 16, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

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

Arts and culture to fill your days

"...and Domestic Violence units.   – Kimberley Jones Coding Club: Career Edition..."

May 9, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

How Three Austin Songwriters Found Family in Next of Kin

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

"...the past year, before they had even released any music, the trio of songwriters inspired a fervent local following..."

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

"...Cabinet of Doctor Caligari with a live soundtrack from musical maniacs Invincible Czars, do you really even silent cinema,..."

May 9, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

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

"...his LGBTQ film students' work at micro-cinema Hyperreal Film Club...."

May 2, 2025 Column by James Scott

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

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...Camerata’s annual spring showcase, a performance that changes in music and choreography without losing luster. The jewels of performance..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin FC and Urban Heat Launch Merch Collab

Team Verde reps local post-punks

"...Austin creativity over the past few years. The soccer club’s latest endeavor is a limited edition merch collaboration with..."

April 30, 2025 Music Post by Mattea Gallaway

The Skylark Lounge Is Closing This Weekend

Beloved Airport Boulevard venue’s farewell shows are to be announced

"...Johnny LaTouf is closing the Skylark Lounge. The beloved music venue at 2039 Airport hosts its final shows this..."

April 28, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

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

A smattering of ways to fill your weekend

"...back to the theatre’s Sixties heyday. There’ll be live music from the Soulphonics, retro crafts for all ages, a..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Psych, Blues, and Conjunto Festivals Headline Our Crucial Concerts

This week's recommended live offerings

"...before it, the Black Angels’ annual celebration of psychedelic music has expanded its genre constraints to spotlight the best..."

April 25, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

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

Arts and culture events to populate your weekdays

"...Tuesday 29, Hyperreal Film Club..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Antone’s Nightclub Celebrates 50 Years at 2025 Austin Blues Festival

April 26-27 event colors outside the genre lines

"...This year’s iteration of the event – initially launched..."

April 21, 2025 Music Post by Angelina Liu

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

Recommended happenings for your calendar consideration

"...– and sweet revenge – for her brother’s murder. Cineclub MX, which brings Mexican cinema to Austin theatres, presents..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Movies, Theatre, Trivia, and More Recommended Events for the Week

Art and culture abound

"...back in the ol’ sweaty days when Hyperreal Film Club screened in Hotel Vegas. I sat with frequent Calendar..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Feeding the Soul With Immersive Theatre at Boggy Creek Farm

Co-creator Jade Fusco talks about Fables From the Farm

"...Creek Farm venue manager Tracy Geyer an idea: a musical based around Boggy’s background that also promoted sustainable, regenerative..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

First Look: Traphouse Caribbean

Popular Downtown eatery stakes claim as nightlife staple

"...While it’s an apt proverb for club life in Austin’s warehouse district, Foster actually arrived at..."

April 14, 2025 Food Post by Haris Qureshi

Warfare

Brutally realistic depiction of a real-life mission in Iraq

"...and they seem disinterested. Pumped up from watching the music video to Eric Prydz's 2004 club hit “Call on..."

April 11, 2025 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Lunar Vacation, Nané Day, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Grab the earplugs and hit the clubs

"...Thursday 10, Chess Club..."

April 11, 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

"...Indeed: The brewery celebrates their graduation to the decade club with three days of party-hardy mayhem. Sign their Class..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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