OUT AND ABOUT
ACL LIVE AT THE MOODY THEATER
Home of the historic Austin City
Limits tapings, this state-of-the-art live music venue brings in a wide variety of touring acts, from classic rock bands to the hottest comedians. Don’t miss the Willie Nelson statue outside. INSIDER TIP: Spot up-and-coming greats at ACL Live’s little sister club, the more intimate 3Ten ACL Live, which is on the ground floor. 310 Willie Nelson Blvd., 512-225-7999; acl-live.com
ANTONE’S NIGHTCLUB
Austin’s iconic home of the blues was founded by the late Clifford Antone in 1975 and has seen all of the greats in those 40-plus years. Now co-owned by hometown hero, the Grammy-award winning Gary Clark Jr., Antone’s has live music every night, from free weekly residences to hot touring acts that sell out quickly. 305 E. Fifth St., 512-814-0361; antonesnightclub.com
BASS CONCERT HALL
With seating for 2,9000, the University of Texas’s premier performance venue brings the best in comedy, music, and Broadway to Austin. INSIDER TIP: Want to eat before the show without rushing? Each performance features a limited dinner menu with a special cocktail or wine pairing in the third-floor dining area. 23rd Street and Robert Dedman Drive, 512-471-2787; texasperformingarts.org
THE BLANTON MUSEUM OF ART
The University of Texas’s world-class art museum boasts an impressive array of Latin American art. Its recently renovated second-floor galleries are home to its permanent collections, while carefully selected visiting exhibits are found on the first floor. INSIDER TIP: Like the exhibits