The Luv Doc: My Family Hates My Boyfriend

You’re probably going to have to make a lot of apologies

"...the weekend hanging out by the pool, and watching her kids swim. We also went out to dinner with..."

June 13, 2025 Column by The Luv Doc

Baths, Blanton, and Belles Headline Our Weekday Events Roundup

Arts and culture for the work week

"...Happy Together + God’s Own Country..."

June 13, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Gruesome and the Infernal Bring Her Back

The Philippou brothers discuss staying small for their big movie

"...or uncomfortable,” said writer/director Danny Philippou, co-creator with twin brother and director Michael of supernatural shocker Bring Her Back...."

June 6, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Exploded Drawing’s 64th, Double Trouble’s Second, Sagebrush’s Fifth, and More Crucial Concerts

It isn't all about numbers in this week’s recommended shows

"...There was the microburst storm last week, and then there’s..."

June 6, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Bring Her Back

Philippou brothers' occult horror about the foster family from hell

"...There’s no dignity in death. When Andy (Barratt) walks into..."

May 30, 2025 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Jump On It Organizer NOOK Turner’s 30-Year Fight to Preserve Eastside Black Culture

Rapper / promoter / activist goes long on his annual “Black Culture 360” event

"...head shake riddled with disgust. “The people are not here, the culture’s not here, the love is not here...."

May 30, 2025 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

KhushFest, Kung Fu, and Clueless in Our Recommended Events

You pretty much can't avoid culture this weekend

"...Her hair? BIG. Her dress? CHROME. And her skin? Uh,..."

May 30, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

iLLfest, Perfume Genius, Röyksopp, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Keep your ears open for these shows

"...new band the Never Not Now.   – Raoul Hernandez Simple Minds..."

May 30, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Entanglements, Switchblades, and Tons of TV in the Week’s Events

Treat your weekdays like a weekend with these arts and culture happenings

"...Fowler is one such mainstay of the scene, and her new summer show at Lydia Street Gallery finds her..."

May 23, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Educators Hate It, So Why Is Texas Keeping the STAAR Test Alive?

Behind efforts to eliminate the state test that stresses kids out and shuts schools down

"...people hate the STAAR test – students (of course), teachers (of course), but also parents and principals. Austin state..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Celebrating Black Austin, Telling Stories, and Ducks Galore in This Weekend’s Events

Our arts and culture recommendations to keep you busy

"...Breathless, a thrilling Jean-Luc Godard French New Wave gem wherein a crook on the lam (Jean-Paul Belmondo) pursues romance..."

May 23, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Surrender

A grieving family messes with magick to bring back a loved one

"...wind, like the dying person is suddenly on the other side and maybe the wind will blow and they’ll..."

May 16, 2025 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Plan Yourself a Hell of a Summer

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

"...A word to the wise, however: Budget cuts, weather forecasts, and acts of God – or Satan –..."

May 16, 2025 Features Feature by Chronicle Staff

Affordable Art, Cine Las Americas, Adult Books, and More Weekend Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar's enjoyment

"...afford even a painting of a private jet? That’s where you may be wrong, as the Affordable Art Fair..."

May 16, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Crossroads, Crafts, and Close Encounters in Our Recommended Events

The workweek is chockablock with do-able things

"...a prettier home through this lesson from mindful art teacher Sari Fujimaru, who’ll instruct interested adults in “the philosophy..."

May 16, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Fashion, Heritage, Ballet, Puns, and More Weekend Events

Arts and culture to fill your days

"...city. We’re too attached to our flip-flops, tank-tops, and other hyphenated items that are really more about summer survival..."

May 9, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Lucy Dacus, a Gary Floyd Retrospective, an EXTC, and More Crucial Concerts

Sounds all over town and all over the musical spectrum

"...the world that can claim legitimately to be a Southern rock legacy act and deliver on that idea completely...."

May 9, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

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

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...has promised to be dog-friendly, so we can go together.” Your dog’s response, probably: Woof!   – James Scott..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin Yards Where Weird Finds a Home

Seven front lawns that push beyond garden gnomes

"...the stance: hands on hips or clasped behind your back, eyes comically squinting or stretched open. Take a look..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by Caroline Drew

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

"...about the arts, it’s always been an oddity that there’s no unified arts department at Austin City Hall...."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

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

A smattering of ways to fill your weekend

"...Ali Clem (la Barbecue); Daniela & Rosa de Lima Hernández (La Santa Barbacha); Susana Querejazu (Lutie’s); Amanda Turner (Olamaie);..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Springtime Socializing

Here, take these LGBTQ events to protect you against the incoming horrors

"...apart – before hugging a tree or two. Now where are we? Back to our unfortunate situation where the..."

April 25, 2025 Column by James Scott

Austin Art Narrowly Avoids the Wrecking Ball

New city office works to save artwork facing demolition

"...deceased artist’s wife, thought that was the end of her efforts to keep the work with the city. But..."

April 18, 2025 News Feature by Maryam Ahmed

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

Recommended happenings for your calendar consideration

"...with getting justice – and sweet revenge – for her brother’s murder. Cineclub MX, which brings Mexican cinema to..."

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

"...story called “Reviving Reverence.” Yet, the real start treks back several years to when co-creator Jade Fusco still studio’d..."

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.

"...the Artist’s Way, helpful though it may be to other creators...."

April 18, 2025 Column by James Scott

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

Local shows worth your admission this week

"...iconoclastic heaviness, old pals Napalm Death and the Melvins bring the sweet ’n’ sour pain to kick off the..."

April 18, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

The City Budget Deficit Is Finally Here

Rising costs, declining revenues to blame

"...Altogether, the city’s budget office is projecting a deficit of..."

April 18, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

All Aboard Again for Interactive Play Overheard on a Train

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

"...created innovative interactive play Overheard on a Train. “It brings a brightness to something that can be quiet and..."

April 10, 2025 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Sitting Down With Your Senator

Sarah Eckhardt goes deep on democracy, womanhood, and our era

"...you’ll find the office of state Sen. Sarah Eckhardt, where people dress more casually and colorfully...."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

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