Plan Yourself a Hell of a Summer

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

"...Austin’s most exciting talent. Performers this year include Latin funk band Brownout, hip-hop duo Geto Gala, Nané feat. Quentin..."

May 16, 2025 Features Feature by Chronicle Staff

Austin Elders: Meet Mary Lou Gibson, Journalist and Austin’s Voice of Saints

A woman of hundreds of articles and few words

"...in the Diocese of Austin. She says she’ll never run out of saints because there are thousands. But she..."

May 9, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Thunderbolts*

Marvel assembles a new team of misfit superheroes

"...soldiers and sorcerers. Yet the genius of the original run of Marvel films was how it melded the cosmic..."

May 2, 2025 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Austin Yards Where Weird Finds a Home

Seven front lawns that push beyond garden gnomes

"...“I had a 12-foot fully functioning guillotine out front for a year and a half,”..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by Caroline Drew

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

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...your dog when you tell them about this furry fundraising effort from Divine Canines. Tell their placid doggy faces..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Momma Are Officially Rock Stars

Indie rockers’ second headline tour lands at Mohawk Sunday

"...“Rockstar,” where the duo laid their intentions bare over grungy guitars and a nod to the Smashing Pumpkins...."

April 30, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Why Austin’s Progressive Rep. Greg Casar Is Visiting Republican Districts

Casar, an odd choice to reach moderates, talks strategy

"...be representatives of their community, if Republican congresspeople wanna run away, it’s up to Democrats to show up. And..."

April 25, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

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

Recommended happenings for your calendar consideration

"...– proving that fighting the power can also be fun.   – Kat McNevins Sydney Guzman: “Under the Moon’s..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Taking Yourself on a Date

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

"...pervades in too many hearts, and a lot of fun stuff is about to get expensive. Take this column..."

April 18, 2025 Column by James Scott

All Aboard Again for Interactive Play Overheard on a Train

Rebecca Maag's rolling stock theatre hops on Austin’s Red Line

"...have a set time for curtain up. Instead, it runs to a very precise timetable: that of Austin’s Red..."

April 10, 2025 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

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

There's also some events during the day

"...video animation), which acts not so much as a truncated retelling of the anime but as its sequel –..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

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

"...and weaving from it a whole night of theatrical fun. Singing, dancing, storytelling: There’s even live musical accompaniment to..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

Arts and culture abound!

"...Duncan Carson. The former co-host of Sure Thing, the longest-running comedy showcase in Austin – before launching his late-night..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Seth Meyers and Jane Seymour Announced for ATX TV Festival

Andor creators and Mark Duplass also added to lineup

"...things small screen will be bringing some late night fun as Meyers attends the opening night marquee panel. Late..."

April 2, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Seeing Clearly on Trans Day of Visibility

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

"...ticket sales will support Haus of Trans’ gender-affirming care fund as well as the work BTLA continues to do..."

March 28, 2025 Column by James Scott

The Verde Report: Through Five Games, Austin FC Has the Look of a Playoff Team

An early assessment of what’s working and what needs improvement

"...Until Uzuni can get an extended run for Austin (he’s played just 42% of the club’s..."

March 28, 2025 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Self Portraits, Carnivals, and Cannibalism in Our Recommended Events

The weekend in arts and culture

"...focus of upcoming documentary Rise, directed by local filmmaker Funmi Ogunro and the featured screening at this Pease Park..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Shrooms, Trolls, and Gaga in This Week’s Recommended Events

Art, crafts, and more weekday fun

"...basics of creating a shadow box with your favorite fungi heavily featured. All supplies and instruction are included, but..."

March 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Musician Panels, a Band of Horses Live Set, and More Reviews From Wednesday of SXSW

John Fogerty, Tom Morello, and Andrew McMahon get chatty

"...riveting finale, the band closed with fan favorite “The Funeral,” complete with a multi-colored array of flashing lights, bringing..."

March 13, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

More LGBTQ+ Fun to Be Had in Austin on the Unofficial Side of SXSW

Catching the South By second-weekend wind

"...not even counting the many drag artist profiles they run – Glaze throws their third unofficial SXSW fest. Within..."

March 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Chasing the Yeses: Bluesky COO Rose Wang Heads to SXSW

How a community-first culture pervades the social media startup

"...Rose Wang: The project has always been, let’s run an experiment. Are people interested in a different way..."

March 7, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Short and Sweet: “Neuro”

Austin-made psychotropic short explores the mutability of memory

"...set shooting something digitally you may be tempted to run a dozen takes because if you truly don't like..."

March 7, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Go Off the Grid for Unofficial Queer Fun During SXSW

Austin offers tourists and locals alike queer parties outside the Festival mainframe

"...underground DJs enhance the boot-stompin’ scenery. Individual day tickets run $10 each, with no refunds as weather will not..."

March 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: For Queers By Queers Fest Recs and More

Mostly unofficial SXSW recos, local non-Fest fun, and Oscars complaints this week in Qmmunity

"...Fest-adjacent flings as well as good ol’ local queer fun. See ya out there! B-Sides at Brew and Brew..."

March 7, 2025 Column by James Scott

Advocacy, Art, and More Recommended Events

What to do this week that isn't SXSW

"...sweetens the deal. Of course, this still maintains the fun hijinks innate to a Lupin III piece: car chases,..."

March 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Hairy Situations, Pickle Parties, and More Weekend Events

Some non-SXSW arts and culture recommendations

"...journey along their brooding yellow brick road on the run from Lula’s controlling Wicked Witch of the West mother..."

March 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: March Events Roundup

March out there and celebrate spring

"...Wildlife Department is wasting no time putting the new funding approved by voters to good use. In late January,..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Austin Gets Compared to a Lot of Cities. But Is Life Better There?

Shopping for home

"...the COVID crisis, underlying questions remain about whether something fundamental about the city’s character has changed: Whether a city..."

Feb. 21, 2025 News Feature by Abe Asher

The Chronicle Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

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

"...helming one of the best, most visceral, and downright fun forays of all the comic-book franchises waiting in the..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Valentine's and Beyond With This Weekend's Recommended Events

From dark stories to romantic dance

"...and love, pop into this pre-Valentine’s party offering unique fun and discovery. Beyond scoping out the museum’s fascinating exhibits..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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