Community Events: Green Acres Hop Fest & Springtime Art Market Art thou feeling it now, Mr. Krabs – I mean, Chronicle reader? Those first sunny spring days have shown their cloudless faces, and now the Hill Country calls for us to all go drink sour beers among goats. Such is the reason for thi…

Green Acres Hop Fest & Springtime Art Market Art thou feeling it now, Mr. Krabs – I mean, Chronicle reader? Those first sunny spring days have shown their cloudless faces, and now the Hill Country calls for…

Reggaeton, Psych Rock, Brat-Pop, and More Crucial Concerts Local shows worth your admission this week George Clanton Friday 18, Mohawk George Clanton – not to be confused with legendary Parliament-Funkadelic bandleader George Clinton – makes the type of trippy, nostalgic electronic music that the k…

Illustration by Becky Plante. Austin: ATX Drone Pros; Hand: Ginja; Both Adobe Stock The 20 Best Ways to Celebrate 4/20 in Austin Watch stoner classics, chow down on munchies, and order (legal) THC treats on this Willie Nelson–approved holiday. Stoners, unite! The capital city’s favorite cannabis-fr…

Recommended happenings for you calendar consideration Art, Eggs, Kink, and Sleaze in This Weekend’s Art Events “Brave New Textiles” Through May 3, Bolm Arts Indeed a reference to Aldous Huxley’s renowned 1931 dystopian novel, Bolm Arts’ latest multi-artist exhibit tackles the ever-evolving question…

Illustration by Paige Renée Berry. Will the Texas Hemp Industry Go Up in Smoke? The Texas Legislature is considering two bills that would drastically curtail the state’s burgeoning cannabis industry, which brings in millions in tax revenue. Since graduating from high school in Abilene in 2001…

Summer House on Music Lane launches a monthly “High Tea” service featuring CBD-infused drinks and munchies. (Photo by Grant Pifer) Where To Find CBD-Infused Cocktails and Beverages in Austin For those who want to celebrate 4/20 in style or just want to enjoy a beverage to relax after a long work da…

Hemp is harvested from Tejas Tonic’s Dripping Springs ranch. Photo: Courtesy of Tejas Tonic Ban could end hemp business boom Aaron Owens began growing hemp at his Dripping Springs ranch five years ago, after the Texas Legislature legalized its production. He now farms 5–10 acres of hemp each…

Hill Country brewery to debut hemp sparkling water at free festival A free family-friendly festival is coming to the Hill Country: CultureMap’s 2024 Brewery of the Year Jester King Brewery is teaming up with several guest breweries and Dripping Springs hemp brand Tejas Tonic for its Green Acr…

Jester King Brewery is releasing its Tripping Springs hemp tonic, a collaboration with Tejas Tonic, at an event at the brewery in Dripping Springs on April 19. Jester King releasing Tripping Springs, a THC drink, in collaboration with Tejas Tonic Jester King Brewery in Dripping Springs is gonna get…

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants to ban delta-8 THC. Photo: Melissa Phillip/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images 1 big thing: House could take up THC ban bill Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s push to outlaw THC in Texas is ramping up as a House committee considers his bill to ban the substance and another bill…

Jester King Brewery is releasing its Tripping Springs hemp tonic, a collaboration with Tejas Tonic, at an event at the brewery in Dripping Springs on April 19. Jester King releasing Tripping Springs, a THC drink, in collaboration with Tejas Tonic Jester King Brewery in Dripping Springs is gonna get…