So, the book club you started hasn’t made it past chapter two and you still haven’t signed up for the Italian language class you added to the top of your New Year’s resolution list.

Breathe some fresh air into those empty promises to do something different with your routine by paying a visit to the Art Palace. This intimate exhibition space in East Austin is home to local artists looking to express their point of view. Talk art with the owner inside, or wax poetic about your experience on the avant garde cinder block couches out front. Open only by appointment on Wednesdays and Saturdays, makes this the perfect “off the beaten path” date night.

Others have kept their word to keep Austin weird. Now it’s your turn.

The Art Palace
2109 Cesar Chavez St.
Austin, TX 78702
512.496.0687
www.artpalacegallery.com

Be part of something bigger than you and join the The Nike+ Human Race 10K on Sunday, August 31. This 10K event will span four continents and cover 25 cities, and our very own city is one of only four US host cities. Run for a local cause and then celebrate with a free concert from Ben Harper.