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The Midnight Stroll to play the Mohawk, plus more Austin music picks for late May

The Midnight Stroll to play the Mohawk

Photo courtesy of The Midnight Stroll

Before Memorial Day Weekend plans, Hot Luck Fest, and more swallow up all of your attention, you should take note of the many Austin bands with worthwhile shows on the calendar in the back half of May. Recommendations await you here.

Genuine Leather at the Mohawk – Thursday, May 16
Pop rockers Genuine Leather will be performing inside at the Mohawk this Thursday, May 16, to celebrate the release of their new single, “Getting Used to The Feel.” It's the first off an EP the band currently has in the works. Openers for the evening include Minivan Dad and Mr. Kat. Tickets are $10.

The Midnight Stroll at the Mohawk – Friday, May 17
Aaron Behrens (of Ghostland Observatory) and producer/multi-instrumentalist Jonas Wilson are The Midnight Stroll, and they’ll be ringing in the release of their new single, “This Town,” on the Mohawk’s indoor stage this Friday, May 17. Party Van will open for the rock act. Tickets are $15.

Kids At The Border 5 at Justine’s – Tuesday, May 21
Kids at The Border 5, which benefits Border Kindness, is set to happen at Justine's Brasserie on Tuesday, May 21. The lineup is a big one that includes Urban Heat, Holy Wave, Club Coma, Andrew Cashen & The Disciples Of Creation, and others. You can also expect various pop-ups and more. Tickets are $25.

Here Be Monsters at Radio East – May 25-26
Here Be Monsters is a festival that highlights Austin’s indie-classical scene, and it’s going down at Radio East on May 25 & 26. See below for the full lineups. A one-day pass for this event is $30, and it’s $50 for the whole weekend.

Saturday, May 25
Beerthoven, Highway Lights, Invoke, Kenken Gorder and Friends, One Ounce Opera, Panoramic Voices, Studio A, Tetractys New Music, Unwound Sound, VAMP
Sunday, May 26
Austin Unconducted, Density512, Golden Hornet, Goliath Was Bigfoot, Inversion Ensemble, Kraken Quartet, Less Than Ten Music, Line Upon Line Percussion, LOLA, Man Woman Friend Computer

King Warbler at Meanwhile Brewing – Thursday, May 30
If you’re on the hunt for something free, then get yourself to Meanwhile Brewing on Thursday, May 30, for King Warbler, Blood Pumps, and Large Brush Collection. By the way, all three of these great local indie acts currently have new music out.

Star Parks at Antone’s – Friday, May 31
Indie pop stalwarts Star Parks will headline Antone’s on Friday, May 31. Be sure to show up early, as Hard Proof and their afrofunk sound will be on hand to ensure that the evening gets off to a lively start. Tickets for the show are $17.

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Nights at the Creek

Austin's Creek Show hosts dog night, free admission, and 7 other themes

Photo courtesy of Waterloo Greenway Conservancy

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Austin's Creek Show is one of the most highly regarded art events all year, known for both ambitious, elegant work and a sense of fun. This outdoor installation is no pretentious gallery show, and it's heightening that feeling with some high-energy events to further spice up the art walk.

This Austin tradition at Waterloo Greenway presents glowing art works around Waller Creek, often with elements of sound design or other immersive techniques. They're mostly designed by architects in their off time, but anyone can pitch an idea (if they're ambitious enough to try).

The intent is to encourage Austinites to engage with the natural elements of the city's downtown, which the Greenway is working to expand, and the pieces usually have something to do with nature or the creek itself. This year's theme also includes the show's 10th anniversary.

Events this year aren't completely tied to the creek, and even spill out into the neighboring Red River Cultural District.

Friday, November 8: Opening night and first look presented by PNC Bank
Saturday, November 9: FutureFront curates a market showcasing women and LGBTQ+ creatives, designers, makers, and artists. (The larger Front Market takes place at Waterloo Park from November 23-24.)
Sunday, November 10: Free general admission presented by 3M, Austin Energy, and Marian & Chris Casey, with a talk with one of the artists
Monday, November 11: Austin Subaru presents a special Veterans Day experience for veterans, military families, and communities, including 6 pm yoga for vets
Tuesday, November 12: Intergenerational conversations at the Elder Wisdom Bench or Wisdom Tree with Aging Is Cool
Wednesday, November 13: Families in Nature teaches about nature and the history of Waterloo Greenway & Waller Creek. A guided tour explores the Greenway's design and sustainable practices
Thursday, November 14: Austin FC sets up a mini-pitch inside Moody Amphitheater at WaterlooPark, with exclusive merchandise, giveaways, and a live performance by La Murga
Friday, November 15: Tito’s Handmade Vodka hosts a dog night for friendly, leashed dogs
Saturday, November 16: FutureFront reprises its market from November 9

During the show, Swim Club, the creative new bar at the Downright Austin at the end of the WallerCreek trail, is hosting a lounge for the event with games, music, food, and beverages for purchase. Snacks include popcorn, brisket nachos, and hot dogs, among other things, and both spiked and regular hot chocolate are on the menu alongside signature cocktails.

The Red River Cultural District is also arranging special deals, art, and of course live music at its various restaurants and venues.

Tickets (starting at $6) are available at (and only at) waterloogreenway.org. The show runs from November 8-16, 6-10 pm. The entrance is located at 1401 Trinity St.

In addition to the night that's free for all, the same sponsors are gibing away 1,000 free tickets via Google Forms. Name and email address are required.

To preview this year's art installations, check out some renderings here.

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