Free Week!

Everyone is on the list.

"...venues graciously open their doors. Yup, you guessed it, Free Week is back...."

Jan. 2, 2013 Events Post by Derek Van Wagner

Free Week Venue Crawl

Handicapping new live music venues

"...Free Week’s become like South by Southwest – overwhelming. Since..."

Jan. 13, 2012 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Trauma Ray, TILT, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Lots of live music options ahead

"...kicking off the early 6pm start.   – Doug Freeman Ray Bonneville..."

Jan. 10, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Hard Proof’s Fela Kuti Felabration!! and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Austin Corn Lovers Fiesta, Janelle Monáe, and Mockjaw lead our recommended shows

"...Looking for the best shows happening in Austin this week? Check out the Chronicle music team’s handpicked “Crucial Concerts”..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Metal, Hip-Hop, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

BodyRock ATX, Escuela Grind, Grace Bowers, and more

"...tour opening for Gary Clark Jr.   – Doug Freeman Bright Eyes..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

ASL Preseason Heats Up

The Alternative Softball League: Still cheap as free

"...“emerged from a tree stump” to predict six more weeks of winter. Six more weeks of what? We hit..."

March 14, 2009 Sports Post by Mike Crissey

Why Venues Are Struggling to Stay Open in the Live Music Capital of the World

As Hot Summer Nights descends, Austin’s live music epicenter campaigns for city support

"...corny classic rock cover songs – seven nights a week. To have a dozen clubs dedicated to music, not..."

July 12, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Croy and the Boys, Warpaint, a Metal Fest, and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the week

"...Memorial Day weekend’s hottest ticket, Hot Luck 2024 promises yet another heady..."

May 24, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

For the Sick: An Interview With Michael D. Williams

A post-jail interview with Eyehategod's frontman.

"...locals as “OPP”) due to previous parole violations. One week after his release, through the aide of MySpace and..."

June 20, 2007 Music Post by Austin Powell

Live Music Recommendations: April 13-19

Texas Independence Fest grinds, Ibeyi smooths it out, and more

"...a sweat while the temperatures are still reasonable. This week's music recos include everything from the metal of the..."

April 12, 2018 Music Post by The Music Staff

Antone’s Is Relocating

Historic ‘Home of the Blues’ will vacate Fifth Street

"...Infest made its local debut earlier this month during Free Week when they helped sponsor the Leftover Crack, Krum..."

Jan. 21, 2013 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Wednesday Rewind

Spoon’s ‘Take Away Show,’ Bridge Farmers, and the Motards

"...of excellent local metal bands ready break. For this week’s Austin Music Weekly, the Southern acid-metal fourpiece locks into..."

Feb. 2, 2011 Music Post by Austin Powell

Dancing About Architecture

"...Looks like it's time for me to ask for free stuff yet again, as well as the correct pronunciation..."

July 21, 1995 Music Column by Ken Lieck

You’ve Got a Friend in the Alternative Softball League

Making friends and havin' babies

"...my former teammate) opened her house up for a free day of music and beer, where I also ran..."

March 27, 2009 Sports Post by Mike Crissey

Crucial Concerts to Enjoy as SXSW Wanes

Embrace the anarchy or wait for the masses to depart

"...rockin’ two-day unofficial showcase at the 13th Floor. The free event is 21+ and only requires an RSVP. Local..."

March 14, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Qmmunity: Rain on Me

A new era at the classic Fourth Street bar starts with Show Director Basüra

"...Magic on Oct. 20 and Hocus Pocus the following week. Oct. 20 & 27, 6-11pm. MaryJae, 2110-E S. Lamar...."

Oct. 20, 2023 Column by James Scott

Austin’s Best Breweries of 2023, Power-Ranked

Top of the Hops VIII, baby!

"...is trying to limit Americans to two beers per week when we all know that bum would struggle to..."

Oct. 10, 2023 Food Post by Eric Puga

Dancing About Architecture

Hey, Buddy! Ya Got a Light?

"...Top of the Marc with handshakes, ended it with free T-shirts, and in between, via an "Extemporaneous Speaking 101"..."

Nov. 24, 1995 Music Column

Club Comings and Goings

"...fact that the venue has trimmed their live music week down to Thursday through Saturday. Lisha says that "Ronnie's..."

Nov. 10, 1995 Music Column

Dancing About Architecture

Texas Friendly?

"...Edwards currently faces at least another three to six weeks in his iron mask. Babes' Jim Hawk notes, however,..."

Sept. 15, 1995 Music Column

Art on Waller Creek, Drag on Congress, and More Recommended Events

Step outside and appreciate some art

"...its opening night, Nov. 8, or during the second week of the Austin Studio Tour.   – James Scott..."

Nov. 8, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Art, Movies, Sports, and More Recommended Events

Pack your weekend with the best happenings around town

"...Austin Sake Week..."

March 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

We Have an Issue: A Mad Dash Through March

SXSW Preview Issue

"...pace isn't going to let up anytime soon. Two weeks ago, we turned the grassy lawn behind our office..."

March 11, 2022 Column by Kimberley Jones

Spoon It On

"...Steamboat's upcoming "White Christmas"? I'll get to that next week) do an interview and acoustic show on the station..."

Dec. 8, 1995 Music Column

Dancing About Architecture

"...bit of room to spare in the column this week, so I thought I'd take advantage of that fact..."

July 14, 1995 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Dancing About Architecture

"...low-rated, overnight (midnight-5am), locally originated shows, which are largely free-form programs taking calls and playing lots of local music,..."

Sept. 29, 1995 Music Column

Brass Bands, Russian Circles, Swindlers, and More Crucial Concerts

Get out and get loud

"...emcee. While all this talent comes to you totally free, the event organizers do advise bringing cash so you..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

The Music Lover's Guide to Austin

The essential sounds, sights, and settings of Austin music

"...and the Texas Playboys even played there. They offer free two-step lessons on Wednesdays-Saturdays, 8:30-9:30pm, and great country &..."

March 3, 2017 Chronolog Post

Off the Record

Discovered, covered: Robert Plant reimagines Milton Mapes, Eric Johnson eulogizes Hendrix, and more nuggets from the Texas Punk Treasure Chest

"...Austin and Houston hardcore scenes of the 1990s as free downloads. Recent entries include Rise Records’ 1994 collection Live..."

June 25, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Sissies, Comedy, Gay Bi Gay Gay, and a Bishop

Your gay guide for the final leg of SXSoLong

"...shaking your buttz to the fabulous music of Big Freedia & Co. you’ll have a much deeper experience. Guaranteed...."

March 19, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Andy Campbell

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