Like everything in the proudly weird city of Austin, The Blanton Museum of Art is totally unique. True, it has more than 18,000 paintings, sculptures, and other traditional pieces of art in its permanent collection, but this is only the tip of the iceberg. The recently revamped museum features some awe-inspiring pieces of contemporary art, particularly in its rotating exhibits.

For instance, catch Nina Katchadourian's Curiouser exhibit before it leaves the museum on June 11th. The Brooklyn artist provides a snapshot of her long career in modern art by displaying an array of her best pieces. They include some more traditional works in photography and sculpture, but she also ventures into "sound art," video, and even live performance. You won't want to miss her exhibit or the other unique displays at The Blanton Museum of Art.

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You may know Pecan Street as 6th Street. When Austin's designer Edwin Waller first mapped out the city, he did suggest naming the east-west streets according to number, but he was ignored. Instead, they were named for trees. Eventually, local folks realized that this system wasn't very practical, and they finally took his advice and renamed Pecan Street 6th Street. But the Pecan Street Spring Arts Festival remains under the original name.

The twice-annual two-day festival unfolds once in May and again in September, so you have a chance to experience it this month. On May 6th and 7th, the Pecan Street Arts Festival brings an added pop of color to 6th Street. The event draws artisans from the city and all across the country, all selling their unique pieces, from fiber work to metal art. Buoyed by 50 live bands, 30 food booths, and many fun activities, the art fest attracts quite a crowd! Admission is free, so don't miss the Pecan Street Spring Arts Festival.

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Now in its 20th year, the Cine Las Americanas International Film Festival, hosted by venues such as The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center and The Blanton Museum of Art, brings Latino culture to the forefront in Austin.

The festival kicks off on May 3rd, launching a four-day foray into documentaries and narrative films from Latin America and the Iberian Peninsula. The festival also invites offbeat entries, like music videos and experimental animation, so you'll definitely see something new when you attend. Ticket prices vary depending on whether you'd like to purchase a pass for the entire festival or simply want to attend a single screening. If you fall into the latter category, see the website of the venue where the screening will be held for ticket prices.

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