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

"...they’ve heard about it. The announcement was the ultimate Friday afternoon news dump, coming via email late afternoon on..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

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

Local shows worth your admission this week

"...Friday 18, Mohawk..."

April 18, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Qmmunity: Taking Yourself on a Date

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

"...Friday 18, the Creek and the Cave..."

April 18, 2025 Column by James Scott

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

Recommended happenings for your calendar consideration

"...Friday 18, Neill-Cochran House Museum..."

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

"...Friday and Saturday’s performances involve theatre, music, and farm produce..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Will Run Again: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced last Friday that he would be running for a fourth term..."

April 18, 2025 News Feature

Queer-Owned Bar Austin Eagle Temporarily Closes After Construction Accident

Owner says moving out might be required after wall knocked in

"...landlords told owners that repairs would be completed by Friday, but Surratt is skeptical. “Knowing the landlord, I doubt..."

April 10, 2025 News Post by Lucciana Choueiry

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

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

"...sashayed onto the Central Texas scene in 2021. This Friday, April 11, they kick off new show Lipstick –..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

Grab the earplugs and hit the clubs

"...your pic in those hallowed pages on Thursday; enjoy Friday’s fancy barbecue fare from la Barbecue – including a..."

April 11, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Qmmunity: Homoscope Is Where the Heart Is

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

"...babe! Sign up starts at 7:30pm; show’s at 8. Friday 11, Ani’s Day & Night. Leo..."

April 11, 2025 Column by James Scott

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

There's also some events during the day

"...Wednesday 16, Friday 18 & Saturday 19, AFS Cinema..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

School Voucher Plan Moves to the Floor of the House

Opponents are demonstrating and calling Republican lawmakers up

"...organizing local school supporters to make the calls. Last Friday, she sent out contact information for 25 Republican representatives..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

All of Texas' best fests, fairs, fandangos, and fiestas

"...friends and family to the music series happening every Friday night in Veterans Memorial Park. April 4-May 30, Elgin,..."

April 3, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Anime, Activism, and Aerodynamics in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Arts and culture abound!

"...Thursday 3 - Friday 4 & Sunday 6, AFS Cinema..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

A Drag DJ, Ducks Ltd., and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

All kinds of sounds can be found around town

"...Friday 4, 29th Street Ballroom..."

April 4, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Qmmunity: The Optimist Weighs In

Staying positive these days is like being an 84-year-old Al Pacino trying to read names at the Oscars – a struggle!

"...Friday 4, Upfront Gallery..."

April 4, 2025 Column by James Scott

Downtown Austin Experiences the Moontower Effect

Moontower Comedy Festival returns with a lineup of national stars and local comics

"...go to a regular comedy club, and it’s a Friday night.”..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by Lucciana Choueiry

Self Portraits, Carnivals, and Cannibalism in Our Recommended Events

The weekend in arts and culture

"...Friday 28, Sky Candy..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Shannon & the Clams, Lola Kirke, and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the week ahead

"...Friday 28, Elephant Room..."

March 28, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

A “/TŌN/” Shift for Prizer Arts & Letters

Prizer director Jorge Sanhueza-Lyon and artist Dave McClinton discuss going nomadic with new art exhibit

"...a roving pop-up gallery. New show “/TŌN/” opens this Friday, March 28, at Mission Possible Austin, with McClinton’s gorgeous..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Seeing Clearly on Trans Day of Visibility

Haus of Trans and Black Trans Leadership of Austin talk their TDOV celebration

"...Friday 28, Elysium..."

March 28, 2025 Column by James Scott

Our Recommended Events Include Broods, Books, and Barking Buddies

The weekdays are filled with events worth leaving the house

"...be weeping, so best bring Kleenex. Opening night is Friday, March 28.   – Kimberley Jones..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Rolling Stone Launches Musicians on Musicians Tour With Charley Crockett and Noeline Hofmann

Country crooners perform, talk covers and collaboration in Austin

"...Hofmann will again open for Crockett, who talked at..."

March 25, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Art, Movies, Sports, and More Recommended Events

Pack your weekend with the best happenings around town

"...Friday 21, Hyperreal Film Club..."

March 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Pop, Metal, Jazz, and Some Unclassifiable Crucial Concerts

Your guide to the week in live sound

"...Friday 21 & Saturday 22, the Long Center..."

March 21, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Qmmunity: Double Scorpio Goes Offline

FDA performs search-and-seizure of beloved VHS cleaner brand

"...Friday 21, RSVP for address..."

March 21, 2025 Column by James Scott

Saloon Sessions, Rock Legends, and Americana in-Between: Luck Reunion’s Laidback Reprisal

Waxahatchee, Lucinda Williams, and more at Willie’s ranch

"...Reunion was all about celebrity comebacks and surprise sets, Friday on the ranch was for taking it easy...."

March 17, 2025 Music Post by Caroline Drew

South by Southwest 2026 Reduces to Seven Days

Rolling format ends as fest adapts to life with no convention center

"...while the main festival took over downtown March 7-15, Friday to the following Saturday. The new schedule means that..."

March 16, 2025 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Austin Chronicle Hair of the 3-Legged Dog Day Party, Vol. X

"...Dog Day Party, Vol. X, at Hotel Vegas on Friday, March 14. In honor of our dearly departed office..."

March 15, 2025 Photo Gallery

Rolling Stone Wraps, billy woods Plays a Red River Patio, and More Music Reviews From Friday of SXSW

Fest winds down with a lot of hip-hop

"...Yes, it’s hot; yes, we’re all tired; but Friday still (nearly) wrapped SX ‘25 with a hip-hop-heavy bang...."

March 15, 2025 Music Post by Miranda Garza

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