Every once in a while an event comes around that brings all the homies together. A friendly competition that happens to be the most wicked of all DJs in Austin. We partied. 

8PM | $15 | with Screaming Females, The Young, Gun Outfit

Two of California’s most progressive punk bands are set to rip through the Beauty Ballroom June first for what’s shaping up to be another memorable Chaos In Tejas. Fresh off their first ATP in England No Age joins a band who are no strangers to CIT, Rohnert Park’s Ceremony. Though their new album Zoo is far less aggressive than the pit-inducing hardcore that brought them to where they are, Ceremony’s take on the emerging post-punk of the late 70’s sounds as fresh as a first pressing of Pink Flag. Get your tickets before it’s too late.

Doors at 8 PM | $8 Adv/$10 | with Fresh Millions, Slash Future, Sphynx

In a few years time Art vs. Science has gone from just another local Sydney band to winning the 2011 ARIA Award (think Grammy’s down under) for Best Independent Release. Having toured with La Roux & Groove Armada in the UK as well as racking up a slew of chart-topping singles it’s refreshing to know that this trio has broke into international status all on their own. Brandishing a sound that comes off like a synth-heavy Justice with the catchy pop-rock choruses you’d expect from Miike Snow, you can imagine why they’ve garnered so much appeal. Austin’s own electro-disco trio Fresh Millions and Cheap Curls (feat. Katie from the Dum Dum Girls) round out a bill that’s sure to give the start of your weekend a boost, get your tickets via the new Beauty Ballroom website.

As reported by Pitchfork Media, The Pharcyde will commemorate the 20th anniversary of their breakout album Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde with the release of a box set jam-packed full of multi-colored 7“‘s, previously unreleased instrumentals, a cappellas, remixes, a 120-piece puzzle and more. Watch a teaser for the box set below and snag your tickets to tomorrow night’s show before it’s too late.  

Doors at 8PM | $12 | with Left Alone, Steady Legend

Dig up that old chain wallet and dust off those checkered Vans, Mustard Plug is playing the Beauty Ballroom next Tuesday. One of the first bands to help jettison Hopeless Records to the forefront of the ska scene in the mid 90’s, Mustard Plug have toured the world over with the likes of Less Than Jake, MXPX and The Bouncing Souls, leaving nothing behind but a heaping dose of Yellow #5 in their path. Back in the day Mustard Plug were regulars at 603 Red River, now they return to Austin to crash the party once again, this time at the new Beauty Ballroom. Get your tickets now and remember - skank at your own risk. 

Poetry slam champion and contemporary spoken word pioneer Sage Francis is about to ignite the Beauty Ballroom with this prolific prose and uncanny freestyling ability, get reacquainted with the East Coast emcee via our brand new Spotify widget below and pick up your tickets now. 

Doors at 9 PM | $20 adv/$25 | with Zeale (full band), Phranchyze feat. Kid Slyce, DJ Notion

While gangsta rap took over the airwaves in the early 90s the Pharcyde took a willfully weird, left-field approach to hip hop that was still uniquely ‘West Coast.’ Their producer J-Swift laced their early recordings with a jazz-funk stew of everything from Quincy Jones to Whodini to Hendrix, helping mold their critically acclaimed album Bizarre Ride II and earning them comparisons to De La Soul and Tribe Called Quest. After reuniting in 2008 for Rock the Bells Tour the Pharcyde continue to prove they are not to be overlooked in the 2000s, don’t miss out on your chance to see these visionary rappers live at the Beauty Ballroom supported by two of Austin’s finest - Zeale and Phranchyze. Get your tickets now.

The Beauty Ballroom is looking like the place to be this weekend as funk-fetish enthusiasts Foot Patrol have just been added to a “A Place To Dance” featuring All My Friends, Austin’s very own LCD Soundsystem Tribute band. Tickets are only available at the door so make sure to get there early, and ladies don’t forget those open-toed shoes - Foot Patrol will on the lookout.

With Three-Day Passes just about gone Single Day Passes for this year’s Psych Fest have just been released and are available for only $45. The Black Angels and Psychic Ills headline Friday, The Black Lips and Olivia Tremor Control on Saturday followed by The Brian Jonestown Massacre and Meat Puppets on Sunday, but if you’re having a hard time making up your mind you might as well snag a Three-Day Pass while you still can.