February 17 / 18
The weekend is here! We are now in Austin, Texas, Live Music Capital of the World. That’s what they claim. With so much to do, we see why…
Credit source: http://www.austintexas.org
ART
BLANTON MUSEUM OF ART
Open Tuesday through Friday from 10 – 5, Saturday from 1 – 5, and Sunday from 1 – 5. Thursdays are free admission days and every third Thursday the museum is open until 9. Admission Prices: Adults $9, Kids 12 and under FREE, Seniors (65+) $7, Youth/College Students (13-21) $5. Admission is free to members, and all current UT ID-holders. For additional information call (512) 471-7324 or visit the website below.
THE CONTEMPORARY AUSTIN – THE JONES CENTER
The Contemporary Austin reflects the spectrum of contemporary art through exhibitions, commissions, education, and the collection.
Closed Monday, open Tuesday through Saturday, 11am–7pm and Sunday, 12–5pm.
FESTIVALS
3/9/18 – 3/18/18
SXSW® Music, Film and Interactive Conference and Festival
Various Locations
3/30/18 – 3/31/18
Austin Urban Music Festival
Auditorium Shores
4/5/18 – 4/8/18
Austin International Poetry Festival
Various Locations
4/13/18 – 4/15/18
Art City Austin Festival
Palmer Events Center
And many more…
MUSIC
Carnaval Brasileiro / sambaparty.com
Rodeo Austin / rodeoaustin.com
Urban Music Festival / urbanmusicfest.com
Louisiana Swamp Thing and Crawfish Festival / roadwayevents.com
Old Settler’s Music Festival / oldsettlersmusicfest.org
Austin Reggae Festival / austinreggaefest.com
Levitation Music Festival / levitation-austin.com
Lots of things to do in this Texas capital. For those who live in the area, I’m sure you don’t run out of options. If your planning to head out to Austin, go to www.austintexas.org.
Image source: Austin Chronicle & Casual Travalist
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