Thursday, June 2
Boyfrndz
This Austin-based modern prog-rock group certainly has a shot at Rush-ing the mainstream with their newest release, Impulse. With Hikes and Bright Like the Sun. $5 – $10, 9pm, Limelight, 2718 N. St. Mary’s St., (210) 735-7775
Thursday, June 2
Thurzgayz Northern Lights Edition
VJ Glitoris pays tribute to the electronic superstars of Denmark, Norway and Sweden, including Lykke Li, Miike Snow, Robyn, The Knife, Björk, Royskopp, Fever Ray and Niki & The Dove. 10pm, Brass Monkey, 2702 N. St. Mary’s St., (210) 480-4722
Thursday, June 2
Young Jesus
Slightly older than eight-pound-six-ounce newborn infant Jesus, Young Jesus herald a return to the indie new sincerity movement of The Replacements and Weezer. With Brandon Cunningham and Akasha Glow. $5, 8pm, Imagine Books and Records, 8373 Culebra Road, (210) 236-7668
Friday, June 3
At All Cost
Austin’s former kings of anti-capitalist melodic-metal return from the grave marked “Distraction.” With Eightfifteen, Illustrations and Hotzi. Free for 21+, 8pm, The Korova, 107 E. Martin St., (210) 226-5070
Friday, June 3
Flamenco Friday: Pisando Fuerte
Spanish choreographers Miguel Vargas and Lidon Patiño’s dance compositions are on display, along with other staple pieces from the 25-year history of the Guadalupe Dance Company. $15 – $50, 8pm, Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, 723 S. Brazos St., (210) 271-3151
Friday, June 3
Lucas Jack Album Release and Farewell San Antonio Show
“Recovering attorney,” Lucas Jack releases Make it Beautiful, barroom piano-pop inspired by Elton, Billy and the Bens (Kweller, Rector and Folds). With Bekah Kelso & The Fellas. $12 – $45, 7pm, Sam’s Burger Joint, 330 E. Grayson St., (210) 223-2830
Saturday, June 4
Chedda Da Connect
H-Town’s own invites you to peep his entrepreneurial skills on “Flicka Da Wrist,” slang for cookin’ up and slangin’ rocks. With Pecvasso Gvng. $35, 8pm, Alamo City Music Hall, 1305 E. Houston St.
Saturday, June 4
Purple Reign
Don’t be blue, get purple and celebrate the passing of the leader of more musical revolutions than one. Free, 8pm, Paper Tiger, 2410 N. St. Mary’s St.
Sunday, June 5
Ballgag, Test, Deterioration, Agitate and Painful Existence
Do you really need me to tell you these groups play malevolent punk-metal? $8, 9pm, Nite Lite, 714 Fredericksburg Road, (210) 254-4313
Sunday, June 5
Joe Pug
A schooled playwright, Pug’s literary handle has, for many, earned him the Valedictorian position in the new school of road-weary folk troubadours. $15 – $60, 6pm, Sam’s Burger Joint, 330 E. Grayson St., (210) 223-2830
This article appears in Jun 1-7, 2016.