KhushFest, Kung Fu, and Clueless in Our Recommended Events

You pretty much can't avoid culture this weekend

"...at the movies. Plus, Mozart’s offers concessions so your hunger for popcorn will be satisfied as well as your..."

May 30, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Trauma From the Past, Trauma From the Skies in Descendent

Peter Cilella on the myth of control in his SXSW sci fi domestic drama

"...that rock your sense of certainty about how the world works. Pivotal changes like the birth of your first..."

March 10, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Review: O'Dessa

Bold rock opera dazzles but doesn’t quite land its allegory

"...the beautiful backdrop of mountain farmland. O’Dessa’s home feels worlds away from Satylite City, where she’s ultimately headed. With..."

March 9, 2025 SXSW Post by Jessi Cape

Theatre Review: The VORTEX’s Rabbits

Timely production tackles life in a dystopian landscape

"...has got you covered. Get your fix of a world gone awry with playwright Sarah Saltwick's Rabbits. It's full..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Qmmunity: The L Stands for Lynchian

Taking a page from the late Lynch’s book to deal with the current evil afoot

"...– and now we live in a David Lynch-less world. Didn’t know the man personally, obvi, but loved his..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Column by James Scott

Ghibli Goodness, Bike Stories, Poetry Readings, and More Events for the Week

Just because it's a weekday doesn't mean you can't get into some art

"...a limited time, witness a richly animated tale of hunger and ultimate despair. Written by director Isao Takahata in..."

Nov. 8, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

A Surreal Party, a Dead Parade, and More Recommended Events

Liven up your weekend with these undead events

"...While not everyone can be among the 300 art world luminaries attending the actual Art Dinner, this year marks..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Turkey Day Drama, a Red Hot Patriot, and Scares for the Season in Our Recommended Events

I scream, you scream, we all scream for the weekend!

"...and folklore, blurring the lines between a mystical spirit world and her current landscape of fear and uncertainty. Check..."

Oct. 11, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Texas Book Festival Unveils Full Author Lineup for 2024

Matthew McConaughey and Malcolm Gladwell headline

"...How Scholars and Librarians Became the Unlikely Spies of World War II..."

Sept. 19, 2024 Books Post by Amaya Austin

Austin Horror Film Festival Announces First Titles

Local filmmakers, familiar faces at celebration of screams

"...a fresh bite out of the zombie genre with “Hunger Pang” as Laurie Dufort comes all the way from..."

Sept. 5, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Hey, Look! It’s the Crucial Concerts for This Week.

Cooling temperatures mean no reasons not to go out and see some music

"...genre pivot 1-800-FANTASY, pop-rockstar – Juwan Elcock has a world tour on his hands. The Austin-based rapper, producer, and..."

Aug. 30, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Thelma, Louise, Musketeers, and More Queer Films Headline Our Week in Events

Get your weekdays squared away

"...is a truth they’re trying to speak into the world. Look, I also hope this season’s heat dissipates once..."

Aug. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Greek Fest, Taylor Swift Wrestling, and More Weekend Events

No weekend plans? We have some suggestions.

"...art, confident graphics speaking against the unknowns in the world. Appl is a perfect highlight with that, her object-based..."

May 24, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Spider Sculptures, Gore Feasts, and More Arts Events

Feed your art habit with these recommended events for the week

"...for their meat, which of course makes all cats hunger for human flesh. Yum!   – James Scott David..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

SXSW Film Review: Y2K

Stoner disaster-comedy banks on 90s nostalgia

"...row of Gen Z cast members: Rachel Zegler (The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes), Jaeden Martell..."

March 10, 2024 Screens Post by Dex Wesley Parra

Hardcore for a Cause, Gary Clark Jr., and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the coming week

"...instrumental grooves.   – Kevin Curtin No Sleep No Hunger V.2..."

March 8, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Live Screening Screams Abound in It Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This

Filmmakers bring their found-footage horror to Fallout Theater on its IRL-only tour

"...York Times bestselling author David Shields, whose book Reality Hunger is a manifesto about that very topic, is a..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Screens Feature by Kat McNevins

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, January 26 - February 1

"...mythical, and supernatural beliefs. The vast majority of the world’s people have believed in magic and divinity. Does that..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

“Dumb” Rounds to Be Manufactured Nearby, Amid Calls to Stop Sending Them to Israel

Imprecise and massive Howitzer rounds kill civilians

"...We know the vast majority of those killed in..."

Dec. 22, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Top 10 Festival Films of 2023 You Haven’t Seen Yet

From the Toxic Avenger to school shootings, the best of the fests

"...Dark and I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore) to write and direct, and Peter Dinklage (yes,..."

Dec. 19, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Poor Things

Emma Stone thrills in this Frankenstein-inspired satire of self-actualization

"...feeling our way through the vast expanse of the world as we grow up, making messes but learning all..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Movie Review by Alejandra Martinez

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, November 24-30

"...he was quite clumsy as he moved through the world. Can you guess what astrological sign he was? Same..."

Nov. 24, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

UT-Austin’s Esports Level Up

A new state-of-the-art gaming arena creates a space for all students

"...lack of a central hub on campus and a hunger from and for gamers to connect in person after..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Screens Feature by Derek Udensi

Chronicle Staffers Pick Their Go-To Dishes in Town

The food that keeps us coming back for more

"...were selfish: At the time I nursed a weeklong hunger for their vegetable tempura, which consists of shishito peppers,..."

Nov. 3, 2023 Food Feature

How to Suck as Much as Count Muskula

With help from our annual Halloween mask

"...Yesssss. In the time it took you to solve world hunger, your minions have delivered the twine. But now..."

Oct. 27, 2023 Features Feature by the News Team

GalaxyCon and the Pros of Cons During a Strike

Touring fan convention comes to Austin with surprising star power

"...Garrison; voice actors such as Dana Snyder (Aqua Teen Hunger Force), Abby Trott (Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba), and..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Nine Essential Albums From Willie Nelson’s 90 Years

Wishing the Texas outlaw icon a Willie nice birthday

"...a new era that still epitomizes Willie to the world. – Doug Freeman..."

April 28, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

The Pope's Exorcist

The true story of Father Gabriele Amorth gets a Conjuring-style makeover

"...Julius Avery. In 2018, the director released Overlord, a World War II horror film that combined Nazi experimentation and..."

April 21, 2023 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Downtown Austin Restaurant Recommendations

Good places to eat in the middle of all the hubbub, bub

"...dinner, and dessert recommendations to help conquer that Festival-fired hunger of yours, from classic faves to upstart newbies...."

March 10, 2023 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin Film Festival Review: The 'Vous

Behind the counter at the legendary Memphis BBQ joint

"...example of standing up for justice in an unjust world...."

Nov. 4, 2022 Screens Post by Rod Machen

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