Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

Balmorhea, Big Bend, Boquillas, Bois d'Arc, and blueberries

"...Texas Blueberry Festival Downtown hosts one of the sweetest festivals in Texas celebrating the blueberry harvest with music, PYO..."

May 31, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Qmmunity: Sounds Sketchy to Me

ATX Sketch Fest headliners Joan and Raft talk sketch comedy, Speed on Noah’s Ark, and their Austin plans

"...a moment, but only in the sense that comedy festivals are finally figuring out what we knew all along:..."

May 24, 2024 Column by James Scott

Inaugural Round Top Film Festival Announced

Film fest in Texas' antiques capital accepting submissions now

"...also able to tap into Austin’s deep history of festivals and its incredible talent pool: so Brandy Fons of..."

May 15, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

South by Southwest Is Headed to London

Culture fest adds third venue as global expansion continues

"...the national government side, Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer said, “Festivals have been a vital part of British culture for..."

May 8, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

Plus dispatches from SandFest, farewell to Gary Oliver, and more

"...two recently restored historic sites, plus lots of fun festivals around the state...."

May 3, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Theatre Review: The Black Feminist Guide to the Human Body

Lisa B. Thompson creates a community space with “choreopoem”

"...to the Human Body as a short “choreopoem” at festivals before expanding to its current form. The plot, as..."

April 26, 2024 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Earth Day, Record Store Day, and More Recommended Events

Go green in a number of ways this week

"...Plenty of food festivals will throw James Beard honorees and Top Chef alums..."

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Movies, Comedians, Theatre, and More Arts Options for the Week

Get out and get art

"...that hosts more than its fair share of film festivals, Indie Meme being one of them. The ninth annual..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Third Time’s the Charm for Lysistrata Comedy Festival

The all women and nonbinary comedy festival returns with more venues, more laughs

"...10-year run in 2023. Even the few women-centric comedy festivals in Austin haven’t run more than two years. Will..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by Valerie Lopez

Short and Sweet: The Rainbow Bridge

Dimitri Simakis on his new short and the state of the industry

"...Unexpected themes can crop up at festivals. At this year's South by Southwest Film & TV..."

March 20, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Interview: Scowl Reinvigorates the Hardcore Punk Playbook

Vocalist Kat Moss reflects on their genre-pushing EP and pop influence

"...a spot at last year’s Coachella and major punk festivals. [inset-1-right]..."

March 15, 2024 Music Feature by Miranda Garza

SXSW Sent Cease-and-Desist Letter to Organization Leading Army Sponsorship Protest

Festival claims activists infringed on trademark rights

"...Collins Aerospace, and BAE Systems to the conference and festivals. Those companies manufacture weapons used by Israel on Palestinians..."

March 11, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

30 Breakout Music Acts to See in Austin This Week

Your guide to SXSW's buzziest artists, both official and unofficial

"...a spot at last year’s Coachella and major punk festivals.   – Miranda Garza Snõõper..."

March 11, 2024 SXSW Post by Rachel Rascoe

Reservation Dogs Star Devery Jacobs to be Honored at ATX TV Festival

Horror powerhouse duo Mike Flanagan and Kate Siegel also at fest

"...festival organizers announced that two regulars to Austin's film festivals will be part of this celebration of the small..."

Feb. 21, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Council to Propose Resolution for City Co-Sponsorship of Free Live Music Events

Natasha Harper-Madison will suggest an initiative at Feb. 15 meeting

"...traditions comparable to ‘Blues on the Green’ and community festivals.”..."

Feb. 14, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Stories, Operas, and Meet-Cutes: The Week in Arts

Brett Goldstein brings the laughs, Zach Theatre conjures a comet, and more arty events

"...short in 2017, but after screenings at regional film festivals across the country, Torres took the project long-form with..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by Katherine McNevins

Young the Giant, Shakey Graves to Headline New Landlock Festival in Waco

Pro surfing competition supplements the unusual event

"...Two things Waco, Texas isn’t particularly known for? Music festivals and surfing. Two things offered at the brand new..."

Jan. 30, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Austin Darkwave Pioneer Sky Hutchens, aka DJ Scorpio, Has Died

Hutchens hosted monthly Cheer Up Charlies Nite School parties

"...and lent his time and talents to countless Levitation festivals and shows,” the band said. “Thank you Sky. He..."

Jan. 29, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Red River Cultural District Asks Public to Rally for City Funding

Nonprofit appealed to Music Commission earlier this month

"...a dozen music venues and sponsor of beloved no-cost festivals Free Week and Hot Summer Nights, the district went..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

An Open-Door Policy for Performance Art at FronteraFest

Austin’s innovative and egalitarian gathering keeps its public service mission

"...you a bye into the lineup. Unlike many similar festivals, it is unjuried: There are 80 slots, and they..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Human Tragedy of The Iron Claw

Sean Durkin on telling the story of the Von Erichs, the troubled gods of Texas wrestling

"...May Marlene and 2020's The Nest, both debuted at festivals, "which can be quite quiet, and I can be..."

Dec. 29, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

So You Think You Know Austin Film History?

Play our multiple choice trivia game

"...C: John Wayne's cowboy hat 9) Three film festivals, but which is the oldest?..."

Dec. 22, 2023 Features Feature by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Beers Defining Austin in 2023

Austin’s best beer flight

"...a gold medal-winning Pilsner in the Great American Beer Festivals for 2015, 2017, and 2018, as well as a..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Food Feature by Eric Puga

Foodie Field Trips and More Edible Experiences to Gift This Season

Austin Chronicle Gift Guide 2023

"...Of all the food festivals Austin hosts each year, Hot Luck might be the..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Food Feature by Rod Machen

NADC Burger Goes Brick-and-Mortar, Birdie’s Reprises Bistro Remy, Luminaire Gets Spanish with Wines, the Oyster Is (Part of) épicerie’s World, and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...who supercharged Austin’s tippling scene with Opal’s annual whiskey festivals, reckoning he’s the one quoting Frank Zappa on the..."

Dec. 6, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Lost Cinema Reopening in East Austin

Blue Starlite teams with Millennium for community initiative

"...got to be 20 or 30 foundations, film clubs, festivals, that are homeless. They’ll do things in bars, they’ll..."

Dec. 5, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

When She’s Not Touring With Star Musicians, Photographer Pooneh Ghana Settles in Austin

New Radio/East concert series highlights the globe-trotter’s indie origins

"...jumping-off point, Ghana's star quickly rose, shooting regularly at festivals from Chicago's Lollapalooza to Austin's now-retired Fun Fun Fun..."

Dec. 1, 2023 Music Feature by Genevieve Wood

Kristoffer Borgli Is in a Dream Scenario

Norwegian filmmaker discusses his new satire starring Nic Cage

"...who wants to have movies out, to be in festivals...."

Nov. 22, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Only All-Woman-Owned-and-Brewed Beer in Austin Takes Root

Lass Haüs Ales is all woman

"...spoke, but Lass Haüs is still participating in local festivals like last month's Violet Crown Oktoberfest, with proceeds helping..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Food Feature by Christina Garcia

Eight Lineups to See at Levitation This Halloween Weekend

Our picks at the venue-based festival, from Panda Bear to Flying Lotus

"...block from founder Flying Lotus. A veteran of Texas festivals due to sustainably epic live sets, the producer grandnephew..."

Oct. 27, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

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