Austin, TX

It’s nice to be back home in Austin where my swimming pool is ready for swimming at a nice temperature of about 86. I was feeling the heat when I got back from Seattle where it was in the high 60’s, low 70’s. I did nothing but walk and eat. I ate so much seafood I should have turned into a fish by now.

It looks like we’ve got a few fun events going on in Austin this weekend so get out and have some fun. First up is my new favoritely named festival. JEWSALOOZA! Is that not made of awesome? Say it out loud. I dare you not to grin. Jewish soul music? Really? Sounds like a party! Will there be lots of noshing?

Jewsapalooza
Saturday May 31 & Sunday, June 1, 2008
JCC Community Hall Stage
Dell Jewish Community Campus, 7300 Hart Lane

Austin’s First Jewish Heritage Music Festival will feature two days of music including Rock, Jazz, Klezmer, Soul, American folk music, and Jewish standards.

Also up this weekend is Pachanga, the Latino Music Festival. If you like Latino music you won’t want to miss this festival. The line-up is fabulous. Expect to see Grupo Fantasma, Vallejo and many other musicians.

Pachanga Latino Music Festival
May 31st, 2008
Gates open noon-10pm
Waterloo Park, 403 E. 15th.
$$$: $18-25

Another first for Austin. Featuring Latin Music’s best regional and local bands, food and arts. You know this is going to be one heck of a party!

If you love latino music but your tastes run more toward punk then head over to Stubb’s for Conexion Rockera where you can hear The Sweethearts, De Los Muertos and Pinata Protest.

Conexion Rockera at Stubb’s
May 31st
doors @ 10:30pm
show @ 11 - 2am

If you want to get out this weekend and take your dog then head over to Republic Park for Movies in the Park where you and your pooch can enjoy dog training and agility demonstrations while you socialize, watch a movie and enjoy yourself.

Movies in the Park
May 31 2008, 7:00pm
Republic Square Park
422 Guadalupe St
(512) 458-6073

Arrive early and have a picnic! Food will be available for purchase from Which Wich? and Paciugo Gelato. The wildly funny film Best in Show, directed by Christopher Guest, is sure to entertain.

Not wishing to be left out of all the summer festival goodness, Cedar Park is having it’s 2nd Annual Heritage Festival.

2nd Annual Cedar Park Heritage Festival
Saturday, May 31, 2008, 4pm-10pm
Heritage Oak Park-875 Quest Parkway
Free to the public!

Live music by Duck Soup, Championship Hamburger cook-off, Arts & Crafts, big wheel races, concessions, and much more family fun.

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