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

A smattering of ways to fill your weekend

"...have me convinced I could win this legendary trivia game. Now, thanks to a new interactive experience at Alamo..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Verde Report: An “Ashamed” Austin FC Must Regain Competitive Spirit After 5-1 Disaster

Vancouver debacle marks pivotal point in season

"...Estévez conceded that Vancouver is further along in its development as a team than Austin and happens to be..."

April 18, 2025 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Austin Filmmakers Head to Tribeca

Local films Leads and Man Finds Tape are NYC bound

"...Merritt Malloy as they contend with their own arrested development and each other's issues...."

April 16, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

McConaughey and Harrelson Ask Texas Senators for New Film Incentives

New fund would smooth out cash crunches ... for culture warriors

"...noted by Adriana Cruz, executive director of the Economic Development and Tourism division within the Office of the Governor,..."

April 1, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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

Shopping for home

"...concept from this big restaurant group,’ or a big development with a cocktail bar in the lobby [and] tourist..."

Feb. 21, 2025 News Feature by Abe Asher

SXSW Conference Taps Issa Rae, Signal and Colossal Leads for Keynotes

Lineup drop also adds Kevin Bacon, Hideo Kojima, Last of Us cast & crew

"...drama-horror The Last of Us, which returns in April; game creator Hideo Kojima, discussing upcoming release Death Stranding 2:..."

Feb. 11, 2025 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

Qmmunity: Clowning Around With Fou Fou Ha

Clussy Fou discusses the avant-garde troupe’s history ahead of their 24 Carrot Show

"...worshiping that orange Umbelliferae. Described by Clussy as a “game show meets church service,” the performance defies the usual..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Column by James Scott

City Council Gets Its Head in the Game

With only one first-term Trump-era vet and several rookies, Council squares up

"...years – particularly as it relates to affordability, workforce development, mobility and transit, and climate resilience...."

Jan. 31, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

First Look: Cockti

East MLK fried chicken sensation sparks near-immediate success

"...He’s even game to ditch the food truck, quoting advice he’s received..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Food Post by Haris Qureshi

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...marriage and identity crisis, is drawn into a psychological game of cat and mouse with a mysterious white woman..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Right-Wingification of UT

Texas targets liberal enemies within one of the top U.S. schools

"...Sexuality Center, and the Fearless Leadership Institute (a professional development program for African American and Hispanic women). The university..."

Nov. 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...the time you read this, there will be new developments. As we went to press, a group of police..."

Oct. 25, 2024 News Feature

City Arts Funding Skipped Established Arts Organizations. Will They Survive?

Reforms to Austin’s arts grants threaten to disrupt the city’s cultural ecosystem

"...Two years ago, the city of Austin’s Economic Development Department enacted a huge overhaul of its arts grants..."

Oct. 25, 2024 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Texas Senate Warms Up to Film Incentives After Taylor Sheridan's Testimony

Yellowstone franchise mastermind makes argument for funding

"...more technically, rebates) for film, TV, commercial, and video game production in Texas through the Texas Moving Image Industry..."

Oct. 10, 2024 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...so, first of all, the owners of cheeky card game Cards Against Humanity bought beachfront property in South Texas..."

Sept. 27, 2024 News Feature

Jubilant Dance, MedFest, and More Weekend Recommendations

Find the right fit for your going-out vibe

"...with David Cross. Besides a storied acting career (Arrested Development, The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret) and groundbreaking..."

Sept. 27, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

In Politics to Win, Again and Again

Introducing the passionate people who get our local politicians elected

"...mining company called Freeport-McMoRan had proposed a massive housing development over the aquifer in the Barton Creek Watershed, a..."

Sept. 13, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

In Crowded District 7 Race, Candidates’ Similarities Outweigh Differences

Candidates talk environment, housing options, and public safety

"...effort to implement a citywide rewrite of Austin’s Land Development Code, which governs what kind of buildings can be..."

Sept. 13, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival Judges

Meet the arbiters of taste for the 2024 competition

"...in land use review with the city of Austin’s Development Services Department. Anali reviews site plans for compliance with..."

Sept. 6, 2024 Food Feature

Fueled by Distrust in Government, Gen Z Still Wants to Fix America – or at Least Central Texas

Young organizers say local focus is the way forward

"...election. People young enough to have experienced major brain development in the shadow of Donald Trump’s presidency have a..."

Aug. 23, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Austin Film Festival Adds First Panels for 2024

The Last of Us and The Simpsons make a date

"...shifting the post-apocalyptic story from critically acclaimed blockbuster video game to critically acclaimed blockbuster TV series...."

Aug. 14, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Workers Unionize at Game Studio Blizzard

Diablo team gain recognition in win for gaming workers

"...Quality assurance is a key component of game development, and it's a lot more than just playtesting...."

July 29, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Crowns, Camps, and CineClub Highlight Our Recommended Weekday Events

Wasted your weekend? We got you covered.

"...trees in mind is an important part of housing development, so the city’s Development Services Department invites commentary from..."

July 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The 20-Year Overnight Success of Glen Powell

Hollywood’s newest A-lister – according to the directors who knew him first and best

"...in 2003 as Long-Fingered Boy in Spy Kids 3: Game Over...."

June 7, 2024 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Meet the New Man Leading the City of Austin

City Manager Broadnax discusses police, homelessness, and more

"...planning, and adjacent departments will be implementing the bold development reforms Council recently approved; and summer is for all..."

May 31, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Gaming Industry Layoffs Continue as Arkane Studios Austin Closes

Microsoft, Bethesda to shutter Dishonored developer

"...of cuts. Also closing will be Canada's Alpha Dog Games (Mighty Doom) and Tokyo's Tango Gameworks (Hi-Fi Rush), while..."

May 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Into the Wilds With Hundreds of Beavers

Is this the first Dogme 96 snowstick comedy?

"...of Beavers has a very smart script. Jean's character development is like watching a Rube Goldberg machine being built...."

April 30, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

How Staple! Is Turning the Page Toward a New Future

Austin’s indie media expo returns and it’s all because of one email

"...is now, as the mini-con celebrating independent comics, zines, games, and digital creatives makes its debut on the St...."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Travis County Aims to Allow Defenders at Bail Hearings

The defunct program has faced a two-year uphill battle

"...of the CAFA test plan, which is still under development. “And this means providing CAFA. We’re going to make..."

March 29, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Closing the COVID Gap at AISD

Post-pandemic, not enough students can read well. How do we get out of this ditch?

"...is associated with better health outcomes, higher self-esteem, the development of empathy, stronger moral reasoning, and better memory in..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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