12:00 PM
to 3:00 PM
Refresh at SXSW
176 Attendees
Location
BD Riley's
About Join Refreshers from around the world to trade tips and tricks at B.D. Riley's Pub. This is a great chance to meet up with old friends and make new ones prior to the panels and the parties. We don't have sponsors, so people will need to cover their own food and drinks, but the pub has assured us that they are very happy to accommodate separate tabs to make it easier on us.
3:00 PM
to 6:00 PM
SxSW Opening Tweetup
294 Attendees
Location
Champions Bar
About For folk getting in early, wanting to hangout pre-opening party or just not quite feeling the sessions, we're officializing the tweetup that's gone on the last few years unofficially. Same bat time, same bat place, same bat pay your own tab unless someone pays it for you.
Limited Capacity Max 100 attendees
Info jeremy@b5media.com
5:00 PM
to 6:00 PM
97bottles Happy Hour
332 Attendees
Location
The Gingerman
About Join us on the back patio! Beers and snacks are TOTALLY FREE, but there's a catch: You have to find a [Blue Flavor team member] at the conference to acquire a special 97bottles button beforehand. Show us the button when you get to the Gingerman, and drinks are on us!
Tags Free Alcohol, Free Food, Ages 21+
5:00 PM
to 7:00 PM
Austin Interactive Showcase
60 Attendees
Location
Fogo De Chao
RSVP Required Click here
About Sixteen local Austin companies with a focus on Interactive technology innovations will be featured for all Entrepreneur's Lounge attendees.
5:00 PM
to 7:00 PM
Emblem SXSW Happy Hour
44 Attendees
Location
Emblem Creative
About Kicking off the interactive & film portion of SXSW with actual social networking! Raising funds & awareness for the Green Corn Project.
6:00 PM
to 9:00 PM
Blacks in Tech Meetup
22 Attendees
Location
Carver Museum and Cultural Center
About Hosted by Ogilvy, this event is open to new media professionals as well as those who are hoping to break into this industry. In other words, no badge required to attend. Free refreshments and light food.
Tags Free Food
6:00 PM
to 8:00 PM
The Mix At Six
555 Attendees
Location
Six Lounge
About Soft launch into the 2009 SXSW Interactive Festival experience with the Friday Night Mix at Six. Hosted by Social Media Group, this official pre-party provides a great opportunity to reconnect with old friends and make new connections. Enjoy great views of downtown Austin from the rooftop deck and expanded room to network in the adjoining Tap Room!
6:30 PM
to 8:00 PM
Buzz Out Loud SXSW Meetup
53 Attendees
Location
Cedar Door
About Come and join the Buzz Out Loud crew as they visit South by Southwest! Tom Merritt, Natali del Conte and Jason Howell will be on hand.
6:45 PM
to 8:45 PM
Interactive at the Movies: The Two Bobs
66 Attendees
Location
Austin Convention Ctr
About For Interactive badge holders. Just as they finish their groundbreaking violent video-game masterpiece, the two gaming legends known as THE TWO BOBS discover that their precious game-software has been stolen... and with it, their livelihoods, genius reputations, everything they own.
7:30 PM
to 11:59 PM
SXSW Coworking Meetup
150 Attendees
Location
Hotel San Jose
RSVP Required Click here
About Last year's coworking meetup was a smashing success, so we've decided to do it again. We're expecting coworkers and coworking gurus from all over the world to attend. Join us!
Info sched@tonybacigalupo.com
8:00 PM
to 10:00 PM
The TechSet Meets The Rat Pack
361 Attendees
Location
The Belmont
About Come enjoy the unique and stylish period-specific décor that conjures scenes from Las Vegas and Palm Springs during the Sinatra era. You'll be surrounded by incredible and pioneering entrepreneurs and influencers as we create our own Rat Pack rich with relationships that will propel us long after the curtain closes on SXSWi 09.
9:00 PM
to 2:00 AM
AMODA Digital Showcase
266 Attendees
Location
The Mohawk
About The Austin Museum of Digital Art presents a party featuring live electronic music and visual art. Expect video projections, interactive installations, and a Laptop Battle with musicians competing to outperform one another in a series of elimination rounds. Free for Interactive badge holders. www.amoda.org
9:00 PM
to 1:00 AM
Pastries and Pasties! A Burlesque Cupcake Cookoff!
430 Attendees
Location
Emo's
About Want to have your cake and eat it too? Well, with the magic of Austin's newest culinary trend, and the help of our finest performers, now you can! Come to Emo's to celebrate the cutest confections that amateur and professional cupcakers have to offer. And, while you're wiping that icing off your 'stache, watch some of the finest tassel-twirling you've ever seen! Also, featuring stars from Kitty Kitty Bang Bang, Jigglewatts, and Big Star Burlesque! Free to SXSW badgeholders.
9:00 PM
to 4:00 AM
The PureVolume House
200 Attendees
Location
The PureVolume.com House
RSVP Required Click here
About The PureVolume.com House
10:00 PM
to 1:00 AM
SXSW Film Opening Party
233 Attendees
Location
Buffalo Billiards
About SXSW Film is turning 16 this year and you're invited to the opening night celebration. Enjoy drinks with the film industry's elite and rising stars! (Make sure to stop by the Natural American Spirit table on the smoking deck.)
Tags Film Badges Only
8:00 AM
to 8:50 AM
Running Group for SXSW
22 Attendees
Location
Susanna Dickinson House
About Outside the Susanna Dickinson House, which is near the convention center at 5th and Trinity. Here's a map: http://sn.im/sxswrunrun
9:00 AM
to 9:00 PM
9:00 AM
to 10:00 AM
Polaroid Breakfast
86 Attendees
Location
Katz's Deli
RSVP Required Click here
About We'll be talking about all things Polaroid, from the recently announced The Impossible Project to what filters you might be using or where you've still been able to find some film. It should be a good times had by all, but mostly it's just a chance to get together and meet up with other instant film fans. You don't need a camera, just an interest and a working alarm clock to get there by 9:00 a.m.
Info tom@tincorporated.com
9:30 AM
to 11:00 AM
Flash SEO and Bacon SXSW Tweetup
29 Attendees
Location
Residence Inn - Champions Restaurant
About Join Adobe platform evangelist Ryan Stewart and Global Strategies Flash expert Damien Bianchi as they cover Flash, RIA & SEO
Limited Capacity Max 25 attendees
12:30 PM
to 2:00 PM
SXSW Library Worker Hoedown 2009
39 Attendees
Location
Iron Cactus
About Whether you are new to SXSW or an old hat, if you work in the library or info science field as a librarian or not, come to lunch! Eat/drink with your fellow information professionals. Use the words gatekeepers and cherrypicking. Snicker about your out of touch colleagues. Ask for advice/help from others who've been there. Bitch about Michael Gorman. Mention how Otlet could have schooled all of these SxSWers decades ago. Reminisce about the days of authority control as king.
Info jennybento@gmail.com
12:30 PM
to 2:00 PM
2:00 PM
to 3:15 PM
Ning Pi(e) Happy Hour
42 Attendees
Location
ACC
About We'll bring you your other favorite dessert (just like mom used to make) to your belly, courtesy of Ning. Kyle Ford, Laura Gluhanich, and Ernie Hsiung will be providing pie on Saturday afternoon, crashing a corner of the Austin Convention Center. Follow @lauraglu, @kyleford or @ernieatLYD to find out where in the convention center we'll be
3:00 PM
to 4:00 PM
Trade Show Bar Happy Hour
216 Attendees
Location
Austin Convention Ctr
About The SXSW Trade Show Bar is back! Enjoy drinks during trade show hours with happy hour (complimentary drinks) from 3pm-4pm each day.
4:00 PM
to 6:00 PM
Mobile Social SXSW BBQ
423 Attendees
Location
Brush Square Park: West Tent
About It's pedals not panels at the Mobile Social BBQ. Music. Food. Beer. Schwag. Raffle. Explore the intersection of bikes, technology, and culture with Bike Hugger. Sycons, the DJs of the Sun to perform.
4:00 PM
to 6:00 PM
Texas Association of Film Commissions Reception
29 Attendees
Location
Iron Cactus
About TexMex it with the Texas Association of Film Commissions! Filmmaker or Panelist Badge Required
Tags Film Badges Only
6:00 PM
to 8:00 PM
Dorkbot
358 Attendees
Location
Brush Square Park: East Tent
About Think of it as a science fair with free beer. Ample doses of electricity, tomfoolery, mayhem, makers and music combine to form one exquisite geek talent show. Sponsored by SXSW Interactive, the International Game Developer's Association of Austin and the Digital Media Council.
6:00 PM
to 8:00 PM
Get in the Game
57 Attendees
Location
Aces Lounge
About Voodoo Cowboy Entertainment invites you to a screening party for THE 2 BOBS, an off the wall, one of a kind, Austin, gamer comedy written and directed by Tim McCanlies (Secondhand Lions, Iron Giant). Drink, then dare to take on 2 former Frag Dolls at Halo 3. Good enough to beat professional gamers? Get a prize! Competition starts at 6:30.
Tags Film Badges Only
6:00 PM
to 8:00 PM
PBS' Interactive Social Media & Online Video Studio
175 Attendees
Location
PBS Studio
About Join us for conversation, food & drinks, music, and special guests. For updates join PBS Engage/SXSW event on Facebook.
6:00 PM
to 8:00 PM
SXSWi Opening Happy Hour
539 Attendees
Location
The Madison
About Start mixing it up on day one with Razorfish at The Madison.
6:30 PM
to 2:00 AM
The Bigg Digg Shindigg
603 Attendees
Location
Stubb's
RSVP Required Click here
About It's the return of the biggest party at SXSWi - the second annual Bigg Digg Shindigg, Now with 100% More Diggnation! Come join Revision3 & Digg for an evening of revelry, music & mayhem at the world famous Stubbs BBQ. We're featuring a live Diggnation, great music from acclaimed band Republic Tigers, DJ Mancub (Space Cowboys) spinning tunes late into the night, and more to be announced. We've got a few more tricks up our sleeve, but you'll have to show up to find out. As always, this is a free event to attend, and no SXSW badge is needed...just spread the word and we'll see you there!
Tags Ages 21+, Open To Public
8:00 PM
to 12:00 AM
Piryxtopia: A Celebration of Politics, Technology and Pop Culture.
105 Attendees
Location
Speakeasy
About Piryxtopia - A Celebration of Politics, Technology, & Pop Culture! Join Piryx, Causecast, Fliggo and RealPolitx.com, for a party and fundraiser unlike any other. Following the successful SXSW panel, the Piryx entourage heads to Speakeasy on Congress for an evening of music and socializing. Our Mission: Raise $20,000 to benefit Falling Whistles and eliminate the tragedy of children-soldiers in The Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Scene: Speakeasy on Congress Avenue. Rocking out to the sounds of Ten from Tenn and other musical attractions. Terrace59 at Speakeasy will host the VIP Lounge - open to our high profile guests by invitation, and with a limited number of $50 VIP passes. On Saturday, March 14th, there is only one place to party for a great cause : Piryxtopia.
Info info@piryx.com
Tags Free Alcohol, Free Food, Free Swag, Ages 21+
8:00 PM
to 11:00 PM
8:00 PM
to 11:00 PM
SXSWi Opening Party (Frog Design)
776 Attendees
Location
Mexican American Cultural Center
About This is the legendary frog design party you've always been hearing about. Officially kick off the 16th year of SXSW Interactive at this unforgettable party!
9:00 PM
to 4:00 AM
The PureVolume House
200 Attendees
Location
The PureVolume.com House
RSVP Required Click here
About The PureVolume.com House
10:00 PM
to 1:00 AM
B-Side Late-Night Bash
46 Attendees
Location
Brazos
About Join Austin-based distributor B-Side Entertainment in celebrating the launch of its 2009 film slate with late-night drinks and live music by Diagonals. Filmmaker or Panelist Badge Required
10:00 PM
to 1:00 AM
OK! Happy Cog'aoke
418 Attendees
Location
The Scoot Inn
About Happy Cog presents it's first annual SXSWi karaoke competition. Join us for an open bar, unprecedented talent and demoralizing shame and regret. Sweet prizes for the winners. Hosted by Keyboard Man.
11:00 PM
to 2:00 AM
Toobla After Party
400 Attendees
Location
The Belmont
About Share a drink with us at the swank Belmont Lounge. Save a bit of room on your busy Saturday night calendar. Open bar makes for open minds. Sponsored by Toobla, Mule Design & Brian Oberkirch.
11:30 PM
to 2:00 AM
8:00 AM
to 8:50 AM
Running Group for SXSW
19 Attendees
Location
Susanna Dickinson House
About Outside the Susanna Dickinson House, which is near the convention center at 5th and Trinity. Here's a map: http://sn.im/sxswrunrun
11:00 AM
to 1:00 PM
Kodak Sunday Brunch
94 Attendees
Location
Brush Square Park: West Tent
About Sit back and enjoy the breakfast taco bar and a mimosa/Bloody Mary with Kodak and the film industry elite. Filmmaker or Panelist Badge Required
Tags Film Badges Only
12:00 PM
to 2:00 PM
AllHat...No Cattle (#allhat)
19 Attendees
Location
Allen's Boots
RSVP Required Click here
About Shopping for hats, boots, buckles and brunch...a great time of mixing and mingling.
12:00 PM
to 7:00 PM
Turn2Live Launch + SIMS Benefit
36 Attendees
Location
Momo's
RSVP Required Click here
About Turn2Live & The SIMS foundation are throwing a 2 day benefit event hosting some of Austin's most talented local musicians including: Randy Weeks, Dustin Welch, Gina Chavez, Eleisha Eagle, Blaze, Dan Dyer and Suzanna Choffel.
Info whatsup@turn2live.com
1:00 PM
to 4:00 PM
Facebook Developer Garage Austin
193 Attendees
Location
Pangea
About Join us for a deep-dive into Facebook Platform including the latest information on Facebook Connect, networking and a serious Q&A. To request an invite or get more info check out http://www.facebook.com/sxsw.
1:00 PM
to 2:00 PM
indieWIRE Presents: Meet the SXSW Filmmakers
7 Attendees
Location
Apple Store
About Join critically-acclaimed filmmakers Javor Gardev, Barry Jenkins, Joe Maggio, Matthew Newton, and Joe Swanberg for a group discussion, moderated by indieWIRE editor in chief Eugene Hernandez, of their work and new technologies in film distribution. The films these directors are screening at this year's SXSW festival will be simultaneously available nationwide on demand through IFC Festival Direct, as part of a special initiative by IFC Films and SXSW. The films include Javor Gardev's neo-noir "Zift", Bulgaria's official 2009 Oscar entry; Barry Jenkins' Independent Spirit and Gotham award-nominated "Medicine For Melancholy"; Joe Maggio's poignant drama "Paper Covers Rock"; the U.S. premiere of Matthew Newton's dark comedy "Three Blind Mice"; and the world premiere of Joe Swanberg's "Alexander The Last."
1:30 PM
to 3:30 PM
WordPress BBQ Meetup
240 Attendees
Location
Conjunctured
RSVP Required Click here
About Come chat up some folks behind your favorite blogging platform at Austin's very first coworking space, Conjunctured! There will be some tasty BBQ, beverages and cupcakes served up for you party people! This event is open to the public, so no need for a SXSW badge to join the fun!
Tags Free Food
3:00 PM
to 4:00 PM
Trade Show Bar Happy Hour
197 Attendees
Location
Austin Convention Ctr
About The SXSW Trade Show Bar is back! Enjoy drinks during trade show hours with happy hour (complimentary drinks) from 3pm-4pm each day.
4:00 PM
to 6:00 PM
Cupcake Social 2.0 at SXSW
218 Attendees
Location
Tiniest Bar in Texas
RSVP Required Click here
About Cupcakes + Tech= Cupcake Social 2.0 Come eat cupcakes with bloggers, developers, foodies, founders, new media nerds, social media geeks and sweet people. Cupcakes Take The Cake is having a Sunday social at Tiniest Bar in Texas. Free cupcakes (while supplies last) Cash Bar. Sponsors include FoodBuzz, Hey Cupcake, Toot Sweet Cupcakes
Limited Capacity Max 100 attendees
Info nichelle@gmail.com
4:00 PM
to 6:00 PM
SXSW Block Party
481 Attendees
Location
SXSW Trade Show
About The Block Party, modeled after the popular pub crawl, is a new addition to the 2009 Trade Show. Talk with exhibitors in a festive atmosphere and enjoy complimentary appetizers and beverages.
5:00 PM
to 7:00 PM
Make Out With Violence Party
83 Attendees
Location
The Belmont
RSVP Required Click here
About Celebrating the award winning new indie film and Official SXSW Film Selection "Make Out With Violence" Featuring Free Drinks , Music from the film, Giveaways and a live performance from Full Service Music artists Mr. Lewis and the Funeral Five. * Drinks are limited and are first come, first served.
Info nextbignashville@mac.com
Tags Free Alcohol, Free Swag
5:00 PM
to 5:30 PM
Professional CSS Book Signing
26 Attendees
Location
South by Bookstore @ ACC
About Book signing by authors Christopher Schmitt, Cindy Li, and Mark Trammell
5:00 PM
to 7:00 PM
RIGHT-by-Southwest Conservative & Libertarian Happy Hour
20 Attendees
Location
Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill
About Drink and celebrate RIGHT as we bring together conservative / libertarian technology and creative professionals at the SXSW Interactive Festival. Our special guest will be Texas Railroad Commissioner Michael Williams. NOTE: Please be there at 5pm SHARP as Michael Williams will speak in the early part of the program .
5:00 PM
to 8:00 PM
SXSW Filmmaker BBQ
83 Attendees
Location
Maggie Mae's
About Join ASCAP, 5 Alarm Music, and the Montana Film office for the Fourth Annual ASCAP BBQ to celebrate music in film, while enjoying great food and live music. 5-6:30pm Private Reception - Filmmaker or Panelist Badge Required
Tags Film Badges Only, Free Food
6:00 PM
to 9:00 PM
Austin Werewolf
43 Attendees
Location
Karma Lounge
About Come and join us for drinks and Werewolf at the swanky Karma Lounge! We have a much bigger space this year and should be able to play 3 or 4 games at one time. Werewolf is a variation of the classic Mafia game: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mafia_(party_game)
Tags Ages 21+
6:00 PM
to 8:00 PM
Clay Shirky Party
188 Attendees
Location
Firehouse Lounge
About Reception with Clay Shirky following the New Think for Old Publishers panel.
6:00 PM
to 8:00 PM
Harpoon Happy Hour
26 Attendees
Location
Red 7
RSVP Required Click here
About Thirsty? $5 is a paltry price to pay for quality beer, and all the money collected goes towards the Children's Music Fund. Here's your chance for your drinking habit to help out a great cause, plus you'll get a look at the prizes that will up for raffle throughout the night at Red 7. Watch the newest online content from Scene-Stealers and Plus1TV, as well as trailers from award-winning SenoReality short films!
6:00 PM
to 8:00 PM
PBS' Interactive Social Media & Online Video Studio
149 Attendees
Location
PBS Studio
About Join us for conversation, food & drinks, music, and special guests. For updates join PBS Engage/SXSW event on Facebook.
6:00 PM
to 10:00 PM
SXSW Interactive 2009 High Ed Web Meetup/TweetUp
52 Attendees
Location
Buffalo Billiards
RSVP Required Click here
About Each year, strangers from around the higher education sector (and now the twittersphere) run rampant on Austin's infamous 6th street during SXSWi. Catch up with your colleagues in the education sector and make new friends at the 3rd Annual High Ed Meetup/Tweetup this year at Buffalo Billiards.
6:00 PM
to 7:30 PM
SXSW Web Awards Pre-Party
397 Attendees
Location
Hilton Hotel (6th Floor)
About Speculate on who will take home a coveted Web Award at the official pre-party . Complimentary beverages and delicious food will get you warmed up for the main event to follow.
7:00 PM
to 8:00 PM
Afriparty
10 Attendees
Location
Maudie's Hacienda
About A gathering of social entrepreneurs and techies using their brains in developing countries around the world.
7:00 PM
to 12:00 AM
The 2009 Avalonstar Bowling Extravaganza
116 Attendees
Location
The 300 Austin
RSVP Required Click here
About The bowling extravaganza that started in 2006 has seen 3 years, over 750 bowlers more than 1500 attendees. Year 4 is upon us and we're gearing up for another great gathering. As always, we're dedicated to making sure we offer an awesome night of food, drinks, friends and bowling. However, learning from our past events, we've decided to relax the tournament format that we've used in the past. No longer will players be required to rush to the 300 Austin as soon as the clock strikes 7:00. You're free to bowl as much as you'd like whenever you can make it (since, for another year, the start of our event clashes with the Web Awards).
Info bryan@avalonstarevents.com
Tags All Ages
7:30 PM
to 9:00 PM
SXSW Web Awards Ceremony
431 Attendees
Location
Hilton Hotel (6th Floor)
About The Web Awards Ceremony is the centerpiece of evening activities at the SXSW Interactive Festival. This year's emcee is "conscious comic and vigilante pundit" Baratunde Thurston. The SXSW Web Awards are presented by Adobe, Web Awards Supporting Sponsors are Convio and All Web Leads.
8:00 PM
to 12:00 AM
Fray Cafe 9
39 Attendees
Location
Red Eyed Fly
About Fray Cafe 9 continues the tradition of true, personal stories told before a live audience at SXSW. This year, our ninth, we have a new host: author, storyteller and Fray veteran Kevin Smokler. Featured speakers this year include Clarence Smith (www.doyouknowclarence.com) who tore it up last year with a story about climbing stairs behind a pregnant woman, Fray veteran Michael Buffington (grockit.com), Librarian Supertar Jessamyn West (www.librarian.net) and book-editor-to-the-stars (Jaimie Oliver, Kristin Gore, Chris Anderson) Will Schwalbe. As always, we will have our open mic, so bring your own true story to tell, or just come and enjoy the stories of your friends and neighbors.
8:00 PM
to 12:00 AM
Pool 2.0
38 Attendees
Location
Buffalo Billiards
About Pool 2.0 is a billiards tournament in which tech company teams compete for a prize to be donated to a charity of their choice. Featuring music by Middle Distance Runner and Pandora
8:00 PM
to 12:00 AM
Tumblr IRL Party
230 Attendees
Location
Cedar Street Courtyard
About Drink 'til you stumblr. Come hang out IRL for the biggest party we've ever thrown, with live music and special guests. Give your username at the door for open bar!
9:00 PM
to 2:00 AM
Austin Tweetup
281 Attendees
Location
Aces Lounge
About Come join Austin "Tweeps" for an epic Tweetup! We've rented out the entire place to welcome our Twitter friends from out of town.
9:00 PM
to 11:00 PM
Bacon Flavored Interactive After Party
192 Attendees
Location
Red 7
About A benefit for the Children's Music Fund. Live entertainment and raffle drawings throughout the night. Catch a buzz, win stuff"? and support a great cause.
9:00 PM
to 11:00 PM
FG Squared Party
204 Attendees
Location
Lucky Lounge
About Hightail it over to the FG SQUARED shindig. It's gonna be aces--grab a highball on the house and knock back some buckshot with Austin's interactive marketing big leaguers. We'll have a cool cat spinning all of Frank's favorites, plus we're playing BINGO (you heard me, Daddy-O.) Swing, baby!
9:00 PM
to 4:00 AM
The PureVolume House
134 Attendees
Location
The PureVolume.com House
RSVP Required Click here
About The PureVolume.com House
9:30 PM
to 1:30 AM
Facebook friends.get Party
524 Attendees
Location
Pangaea
About Do you develop, design or dance like a superstar? Facebook is hosting a party with live entertainment for our developers and partners. Stay up-to-date on all the SXSW activities at http://www.facebook.com/sxsw.
10:00 PM
to 12:00 AM
Film Florida Fish Fry
85 Attendees
Location
The Wave
About Enjoy a taste of Florida and the Bahamas with Film Florida. What goes better with a cold brew than beer-battered fried fish, conch fritters, key lime tarts, and more!
Tags Film Badges Only, Free Food
10:00 PM
to 1:00 AM
Google Reader/Blogger Party
440 Attendees
Location
Six Lounge
About Official Google Party. Bring an SXSW Interactive Badge, or find one of us or the Blogger team at the conference for an invitation. We'll be donning some schwag, so keep an eye out.
Tags Free Alcohol, Free Food, Free Schwag
11:30 PM
to 2:00 AM
8:00 AM
to 8:50 AM
Running Group for SXSW
16 Attendees
Location
Susanna Dickinson House
About Outside the Susanna Dickinson House, which is near the convention center at 5th and Trinity. Here's a map: http://sn.im/sxswrunrun
11:30 AM
to 2:30 PM
BBQ Crash Course
62 Attendees
Location
Emo's Main Room
RSVP Required Click here
About This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to sample some of Central Texas' best BBQ all in one spot, delivered to you by the men and women who make it day in and day out - come and meet the pitmasters. Each ticket ($75 for public, $65 for SXSW Badges) includes more BBQ that you can eat, 2 drink tickets (good for sodas, beer, cocktails, etc...), dessert (banana pudding, cobbler, and Blue Bell), a commemorative T-Shirt and some serious bragging rights! BUY TICKETS AT http://www.bbqcrashcourse.com/
11:30 AM
to 2:00 PM
Social Media For Social Good
226 Attendees
Location
Stubb's BBQ
RSVP Required Click here
About Porter Novelli along with Jeff Pulver, Randi Zuckerberg and Stacey Monk will hold a special event at Stubb's Bar-B-Que - "Social Media for Social Good."
12:30 PM
to 1:30 PM
3:00 PM
to 4:00 PM
Trade Show Bar Happy Hour
140 Attendees
Location
Austin Convention Ctr
About The SXSW Trade Show Bar is back! Enjoy drinks during trade show hours with happy hour (complimentary drinks) from 3pm-4pm each day.
4:00 PM
to 8:00 PM
Rackspace Cloud Lounge Party
285 Attendees
Location
Brush Square Park: West Tent
About Come lounge with The Rackspace Cloud following SXSW Accelerator. Hookahs, hummus, henna. Beer, wine and wells. Tons of tech, too.
4:00 PM
to 7:00 PM
Where Internet and Film Collide
28 Attendees
Location
The Thirsty Nickel
4:00 PM
to 6:00 PM
WIRED Happy Hour
425 Attendees
Location
Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill
About Don't miss this special free event! Please join us for drinks, hors d'oeuvres and trivia at Moonshine - right outside the Austin Convention Center. iPod touch giveaways courtesy of Wired. Must Be 21+ to attend.
Tags Free Alcohol, Free Food, Free Swag, Ages 21+
4:30 PM
to 6:30 PM
5:00 PM
to 7:00 PM
DGA Reception
40 Attendees
Location
Lambert's Downtown BBQ
About Celebrate SXSW 2009 Filmmakers with the Directors Guild of America. Join DGA for tasty food and drinks in a great venue. Filmmaker or Panelist Badge Required
Tags Film Badges Only, Free Food
5:30 PM
to 8:30 PM
Happy Hour: For Anyone Who Gives a Damn
53 Attendees
Location
The Ginger Man Patio
About Progressive Media, Green Biz, Social Change, Nonprofit Tech.
5:30 PM
to 7:30 PM
SXSW Meatup for Startups
43 Attendees
Location
Beauty Bar
About Invite Only. We hope you'll join us for free barbeque from The Salt Lick, frosty beverages, and -of course- good conversations with other entrepreneurs, writers, developers, and web luminaries in Austin for SXSW Interactive.
6:00 PM
to 9:00 PM
Ausin on Rails Happy Hour
156 Attendees
Location
Buffalo Billiards
RSVP Required Click here
About Ruby on Rails enthusiasts are invited to join the Austin on Rails user group, FiveRuns, and OtherInbox for drinks, appetizers, pool, foosball, pinball, and air hockey!
6:00 PM
to 12:00 AM
EFF-Austin SXSW Interactive Event
214 Attendees
Location
Palmer Events Center
About FREE to SXSW Badge Holders; $10 General Public Immersive cutting edge futures music, art, and performance extravaganza. Five bands on 3 stages and over 80 artists. Headliners include The Heather Gold Show, Bruce Sterling and Ian McLagan & The Bump Band. Plutopia.org/@plutopia.
6:00 PM
to 8:00 PM
Nuclear Taco
288 Attendees
Location
Brush Square Park: West Tent
About Now in its 7th year of SXSW Interactive, Nuclear Taco Night is a celebration of masochistic cuisine. Join a loose confederation of geeks to share the tears of joy that only come from experiencing Austin's hottest underground tradition: nuclear tacos. Don't worry - there will be ice cream to cool off the taste buds and music from Austin favorite Hilary York.
6:00 PM
to 8:00 PM
PBS' Interactive Social Media & Online Video Studio
97 Attendees
Location
PBS Studio
About Join us for conversation, food & drinks, music, and special guests. For updates join PBS Engage/SXSW event on Facebook.
6:00 PM
to 8:00 PM
The Go Game
72 Attendees
Location
Six Lounge
About The Go Game's extravaganza at Six will crown a champion of the three day, 24/7 Running With SXSWissors mobile game. Watch teams battle and be the first to experience the highly anticipated "Hijack the Band" game - where the audience controls the show!
6:00 PM
to 8:00 PM
Tocquigny SXSW Marketing Mixer
167 Attendees
Location
Frost Bank Building (17th Floor)
RSVP Required Click here
About Grab a margarita and take in panoramic views of the city from the tallest building in Austin, enjoy barbecue from the oldest BBQ joint in Texas, and talk advertising and design with the smartest folks in the business.
7:00 PM
to 9:30 PM
20 x 2
208 Attendees
Location
The Parish
About What happens when you take twenty hand-picked creatives, give them each two minutes and the same ethereal question to interpret before a live audience? In it's ninth SXSW, that's 20x2. Join us this year as we crack the code when asked "What's It Gonna Take?"
7:00 PM
to 9:00 PM
Interactive at the Movies: The Two Bobs
49 Attendees
Location
The Paramount
About For Interactive badge holders. Just as they finish their groundbreaking violent video-game masterpiece, the two gaming legends known as THE TWO BOBS discover that their precious game-software has been stolen... and with it, their livelihoods, genius reputations, everything they own.
7:00 PM
to 9:00 PM
SAG Indie West Reception
31 Attendees
Location
Lenai
About Filmmakers and panelists are invited to enjoy drinks and appetizers with SAGIndie and the WGA, West in a new hip Austin bar. Filmmaker or Panelist Badge Required
Tags Film Badges Only
7:30 PM
to 10:00 PM
Great British Booze-up
292 Attendees
Location
Shakespeare's Pub
About The Great British Booze-up is back for its third year, and this time it's personal. Those lovely guys from Clearleft, Boagworld and Naklab have put some money behind the bar and will be treating our American cousins to a good old fashioned knees-up to a soundtrack of great British tunes, straight from the mixmaster himself, DJ Clagnut. Choppa choons and lashings and lashings of tasty beer. What more could you ask for?
7:30 PM
to 9:00 PM
The Heather Gold Show
73 Attendees
Location
Palmer Events Center
RSVP Required Click here
About Heather Gold's always packed and awesome SXSW show is themed Something From Nothing this year. Heather mixes great guests with you, the people f/k/audience in one of the best conversations you'll have this year. Coders, musicians, writers, performers, entrepreneurs all seem to make something from nothing. Each person is their own "living system"? (Plutopia's theme this year). How do we create discover the value hidden within ourselves and around us and turn that "nothing"? into something? Free with pass, $10 without. Donate $5 to support the event and podcast. Part of Plutopia, an awesome party to benefit the EFF> Come early, stay late. Enjoy tasty snax and plenty of drinks.
Derek Sivers (founder CDBaby), Andy Baio (founder Upcoming + Waxy.org), Janice Fraser (founder Emmet Labs + co-founder Adaptive Path), Jeremy Keith (founder Clearleft, maker of HuffDuffer), Amber RuBarth (singer-songwriter)
Limited Capacity Max 250 attendees
Tags Ages 18+
8:00 PM
to 9:30 PM
Convio Nonprofit Technology Bash
139 Attendees
Location
BD Riley's
About Convio proudly presents the first-ever SXSW nonprofit technology bash, featuring Social Actions and the celebrity judges of their Change the Web Challenge. Join us for live music, drinks, nptech application demos and plenty of free swag!
8:00 PM
to 10:00 PM
SXSW Film & Interactive Fusion Party
262 Attendees
Location
Red Eyed Fly
About Whrrl and JavaFX invite you to join us for an evening of food, drinks and world-class entertainment at the official SXSW Film & Interactive "Fusion" party! Hosted bar and appetizers, the launch of Whrrl v2.0, and world premiere of Sparhusen, featuring actress Illeana Douglas.
8:30 PM
to 11:00 PM
Blurb Party
237 Attendees
Location
The Tap Room at Six
About Join fellow Blurbarians at the Tap Room for a rockin time. Aside from the usual free drinks, we'll have a sweet nacho bar and a slew of special guests. More info to come - check out the Blurb blog for all SXSW details as they're announced!
Tags All SXW Badges, Free Alcohol, Free Swag
9:00 PM
to 2:00 AM
2nd Annual FREE imeem SMASH UP Party
77 Attendees
Location
Beauty Bar
About with Flosstradamus & Bird Peterson.
Tags Free Alcohol
9:00 PM
to 12:00 AM
9:00 PM
to 1:00 AM
Austin Chronicle Film Bash
112 Attendees
Location
La Zona Rosa
About Join 'The Austin Chronicle' and Natural American Spirit for 'The Austin Chronicle' Film Bash on Monday, March 16! Grab a drink on us, eat food from local Austin restaurants and listen to live music from The Black and White Years. Make sure to stop by the Natural American Spirit table on the smoking deck or the 'Austin Chronicle' booth during the Film Trade Show to get your invitation to the party.
Tags Film Badges Only
9:00 PM
to 4:00 AM
Brightkite/DandyID Party
357 Attendees
Location
Pure Volume House
RSVP Required Click here
About Brightkite & DandyID Open bar, live music, dj's giveaways. More details forthcoming check www.southbyparty.com and RSVP NOW and win VIP Passes.
Info brady@brightkite.com
Tags Free Alcohol, Free Swag, Ages 21+
9:00 PM
to 2:00 AM
Decider Party
245 Attendees
Location
The Mohawk
About The Onion and The Barbarian Group team up again. This time, to celebrate Decider.com, the new website from the editors of the A.V. Club. Featuring performances from The Wooden Birds, The Lemurs, Low Line Caller, and Eugene Mirman.
9:00 PM
to 11:00 PM
New Orleans Party
123 Attendees
Location
Lucky Lounge
About Orleans takes SXSW by storm with a rocking party! Come for great NOLA music and meet our techies and creatives.
9:00 PM
to 4:00 AM
The PureVolume House
135 Attendees
Location
The PureVolume.com House
RSVP Required Click here
About The PureVolume.com House
9:00 PM
to 11:00 PM
Them Terribles
50 Attendees
Location
Speakeasy
About Arts Fund presents live music & painting, Interactive video, food and drinks. Debuting two interactive web series: "Inspired By" featuring LEBO, and "The Veggie Bros" featuring LEBOstudios animation.
9:30 PM
to 12:30 AM
Mashable Party
547 Attendees
Location
Six Lounge
About Get ready to rock with music, drinks, and all around fun at the Mashable party. We've got some big things in store you won't want to miss. Keep your eyes on Mashable and Mashable's Twitter for more info.
10:00 PM
to 2:00 AM
Unofficial SXSW Interactive 2009 After Party
54 Attendees
Location
Malverde
10:30 PM
to 2:00 AM
SXNW Party
365 Attendees
Location
Iron Cactus
About Acquia, Blue Flavor, Rackspace, and Raincity Studios Present the 4th Annual SXNW Geek Party.
11:00 PM
to 2:00 AM
Observe and Report Premiere Party
30 Attendees
Location
Emo's
About Celebrate with Technicolor & Warner Bros.
Tags Film Badge Required
8:00 AM
to 8:50 AM
Running Group for SXSW
13 Attendees
Location
Susanna Dickinson House
About Outside the Susanna Dickinson House, which is near the convention center at 5th and Trinity. Here's a map: http://sn.im/sxswrunrun
10:00 AM
to 2:00 PM
Great British Breakfast
20 Attendees
Location
Old Pecan Street Cafe
RSVP Required Click here
About A great way to kick-off the final day of SXSW interactive, an international networking event, a chance to swap stories, meet the Digital Mission companies, press, investors and talk about all things interactive over a good ol' fashioned fry-up - British style.
2:00 PM
to 4:00 PM
Let's Keep Austin Beautiful
9 Attendees
Location
One 2 One Bar
About On Tuesday, March 17th join local residents and festival attendees to clean up Festival Beach at Lady Bird Lake. What better way to impress that CEO or get to know a new found colleague then while making a positive change in the world. Meet other like minded individuals and engage in an activity that not only keeps Austin Beautiful, but says thank you for your hospitality. The RVIP Lounge, an RV that feels like your favorite after hours lounge, will be meeting in front of the "One 2 One Bar" on Brazos and 5th St. on Tuesday 3/17 at 2pm. The RVIP Lounge will escort volunteers to and from 5th St. and Festival Beach at Lady Bird Lake. Video games, karaoke and a full bar to boot, will ensure this is a ride you will never forget.
Tags Free Alcohol, Free Karma
3:00 PM
to 8:00 PM
Squarespace
33 Attendees
Location
Malverde
About We'll have live music, live Squarespacers, drinks, food and more fun than you'll know what to do with.
3:00 PM
to 6:30 PM
XMPP/Jabber Meetup
35 Attendees
Location
Conjunctured
About Join us for a few hours of discussion about XMPP, the open messaging protocol used by Google Talk and many other products. Jack Moffitt from Chesspark, an XMPP based online Chess site, will be in town during SXSW to facilitate a meetup of people interesting in learning more about this exciting technology and discuss interesting and creative uses. No badge required!
5:00 PM
to 7:00 PM
QXQW: happy hour
49 Attendees
Location
Rusty Spurs
RSVP Required Click here
About If you're queer and going to SXSW, there's now finally an event where you can meet each other. Conference goers from interactive, film and music are all welcome. Maybe you'll meet some new collaborators, co-conspirators or someone special. maybe we'll dream up a way to repeal prop 8 and achieve equality in every last block of America. FREE. No pass needed, but you *must rsvp* as the venue needs to know how many people are coming. If the number gets high enough, maybe we'll be able to attract a sponsor for drinks. Rusty Spurs is right near the conference and will be having cheap rink specials.
Limited Capacity Max 100 attendees
6:00 PM
to 2:00 AM
6:30 PM
to 8:00 PM
Music-Tech People Drinkup
33 Attendees
Location
Jaimes
About Marisol & Corey reserved space at Jaimes on 6th St for a Drinkup specifically for those of us who work in both the interactive and music spaces.
7:00 PM
to 2:00 AM
South By South DEATH
85 Attendees
Location
Elysium
About 7 Amazing Bands for $5 get hopped up on weight loss pills and drive your segway to eLySiUm to start SXSW week off the FUCKED UP way. with: UME (atx) THE VANDELLES (nyc) RINGO DEATHSTARR (atx) THE UPSIDEDOWN (pdx) CRY BLOOD APACHE (atx) MANHATTAN LOVE SUICIDES (uk) DINO WALRUS (nyc) + SpEcIaL gUeSt DJ TBA ( tip: bring earplugs )
Info renan.mcfarland@gmail.com
Tags Ages 21+
7:00 PM
to 8:00 PM
SXSW Film Awards Reception
61 Attendees
Location
Brush Square Park: East Tent
About Toast independent film's rising stars at this year's SXSW Film Awards Reception. This pre-awards party, sponsored by Film in North Carolina, starts the evening off right.
Tags Film Badges Only
7:00 PM
to 1:00 AM
SXSWi Closing Party (Media Temple)
563 Attendees
Location
La Zona Rosa
About Hot new venue with lots of surprises in store. Be sure to stick around for this end-of-festival blow-out.
8:00 PM
to 2:00 AM
ShamROCK St. Patty's w/ RockYou
195 Attendees
Location
Speakeasy
RSVP Required Click here
About This event is open to anyone with a SXSW badge, so come celebrate St. Patrick's day us! We have a stellar lineup: Datarock - http://www.myspace.com/datarock Kid Sister - www.myspace.com/kidsister Hey Champ - http://www.myspace.com/heychamp
Limited Capacity Max 500 attendees
Info karina@rockyou.com
Tags Free Alcohol, Ages 21+, SXSW Badges Only
8:00 PM
to 9:00 PM
SXSW Film Awards
52 Attendees
Location
Austin Convention Ctr
About Celebrate SXSW 2009's brightest stars! The '09 Film Awards will be emceed by Austin's own, Jimmie Roulette, who's performed on Comedy Central's Premium Blend and the HBO Comedy Festival in Las Vegas. This year's Film Awards is sure to be unlike any other.
Tags Film Badges Only
9:00 PM
to 1:00 AM
SXSW Film Closing Party
148 Attendees
Location
Maggie Mae's
About You won't want to miss the bash that officially closes the 2009 SXSW Film Conference. Good company and complimentary food and beverages are sure to make this an unforgettable event.
Tags Film Badges Only
10:00 PM
to 2:00 AM
IFC Crossroads Party
176 Attendees
Location
Pangea
RSVP Required Click here
About Playing: The Decemberists and Gomez. Pick up your free tickets at Waterloo Records (600 A. North Lamar) on Monday, March 16th at 10 AM Line will form at 10AM
Tags Ages 21+
10:00 PM
to 4:00 AM
St. Patricks Last Stand @ PureVolume
202 Attendees
Location
The PureVolume.com House
RSVP Required Click here
About Grab your friends and your last bit of energy and head to the PureVolume.com House (presented by VTech) for a raucous affair that will leave you scrambling to make your flight the next day. (Seriously, pack your bags ahead of time; this party is going all night.) Hosted by the generous folks at Crash Corp, Avenue Labs, PureVolume and the inimitable Rick Webb, come by for live music and DJs, free Asahi (green!) beer, liquor, Monster Energy Drinks, and amazing wine courtesy of Slingshot Wines.
12:00 PM
to 6:00 PM
BAAMO's 7th Annual Florida Bandango
165 Attendees
Location
Yard Dog
RSVP Required Click here
About 10 Performers, FREE Beer & FREE Food, fresh from Tampa: Black Beans & Yellow Rice, Alligator Chili, Cuban Bread, Cuban Coffee & Cigars. FEATURED performers: Damon Fowler Group (Tampa, Blind Pig Records) The Beauvilles (Tampa) Rebekah Pulley & the Reluctant Prophets (St. Petersburg) Have Gun Will Travel (Sarasota) SPECIAL GUESTS: Host Ronny Elliott (Tampa) and Co-Hostess Sylvie Simmons (San Francisco/London) Hoots and Hellmouth (Philadelphia, mad dragon/ryko/wea) The Mojo Gurus (St. Petersburg, True North Records) John McNicholas (St. Petersburg/Atlanta) AT LEAST THREE MORE GUESTS TBA RSVP @ www.baamo.org
Info laura@baamo.org
Tags Free Alcohol, Free Food, Free Swag, All Ages
12:00 PM
to 4:00 PM
Lubbock New West Texas Music
52 Attendees
Location
Momo's
About Join Visit Lubbock on the beautiful rooftop at Momo's overlooking West 6th Street (above Katz's) for the Lubbock New West Texas Music Party, spotlighting great new music from Legendary Lubbock. The afternoon party will highlight performances by some of the most recognizable Lubbock artists, including Kenny Maines of the Maines Brothers Band, singer/songwriter Andy Eppler, Amanda Shires of Thrift Store Cowboys, and the Cary Swinney Trio.
Tags Music Badges Only
12:30 PM
to 3:30 PM
The Belfast Nashville Songwriters Party
110 Attendees
Location
Latitude 30
RSVP Required Click here
About Lost Brothers, Ben Glover, Bap Kennedy, Eilidh Patterson, Ken Haddock, Anthony Toner, plus Nashville artists from the "Ten out of Tenn" tour + some fine food and drink for party guests
Tags Music Badges Only
1:00 PM
to 7:30 PM
The Hype Machine Radio Show Launch Party
166 Attendees
Location
Peckerheads
About Come out to the launch party for The Hype Machine Radio Show & our first Austin user meetup. We've got free Sailor Jerry's Rum, Sweet Leaf Tea, Taco Cabana and a free Southern Comfort Happy Hour!
Tags Free Alcohol
1:00 PM
to 5:00 PM
Vivid's 25th Anniversary Party
15 Attendees
Location
Pangaea
About They will also host an afternoon party at SXSW marking Vivid's 25th anniversary on Wednesday, March 18th, at the Pangaea nightclub in Austin (1-5pm, 409 Colorado Street). Both events are open to the public.
3:00 PM
to 7:00 PM
Canadian Blast BBQ
283 Attendees
Location
Brush Square Park: East Tent
About SXSW Music wouldn't be the same without Canada starting the party! Join us for grub, libations and the freshest north-of-the-border tunes, at the 4th annual Canadian Blast BBQ in Brush Square Park. This year we bring the house down with Shout Out Out Out Out, Sebastien Grainger & The Mountains, Mother Mother, Beast, Two Hours Traffic and Arkells.
Tags Music Badges Only
3:00 PM
to 4:00 AM
The PureVolume House
163 Attendees
Location
The PureVolume.com House
RSVP Required Click here
About The PureVolume.com House
3:00 PM
to 4:00 PM
Trade Show Bar Happy Hour
77 Attendees
Location
Austin Convention Ctr
About The SXSW Trade Show Bar is back! Enjoy drinks during trade show hours with happy hour (complimentary drinks) from 3pm-4pm each day.
5:00 PM
to 8:00 PM
Austin Sister Cities International Music
62 Attendees
Location
Brush Square Park: West Tent
About Austin, Texas is a member of Sister Cities International, an organization which promotes cultural and music exchanges as important tools to achieve global understanding. Come on down for some Texas barbeque and enjoy fabulous international music from Norway, Japan and Mexico. Let's do our part to rock out from the same global sheet of music!
Tags Music Badges Only
5:00 PM
to 7:00 PM
British Music @ SXSW Launch Party
253 Attendees
Location
Latitude 30
RSVP Required Click here
About Dananananaykroyd, The Electric City, Slow Club. Hosted by Nic Harcourt. This launch event for the British programme at SXSW is by invitation only.
Tags Invite Only
6:30 PM
to 8:30 PM
Music Fest Welcome Dinner
30 Attendees
Location
Four Seasons Ballroom
About Ease into SXSW at a special networking event at the Four Seasons Hotel. This four-course dinner features a cash bar; advance reservation and payment is required.
Tags Music Badges Only
11:00 PM
to 5:00 AM
11:00 AM
to 1:00 PM
Brunch With Chicken Ranch
79 Attendees
Location
Cheapo Discs
About Hosted by The Mighty Manfred (Little Steven's Underground Garage/The Woggles) 11:00 am- Willie Heath Neal (Atlanta, GA) 12:00 noon- The Clutters (Nashville, TN)
Info ranch@chickenranchrecords.com
11:00 AM
to 6:00 PM
Flatstock Poster Show
164 Attendees
Location
Austin Convention Ctr
About Flatstock 20 will display the works of more than 100 artists from across North America and the globe. Posters representing decades of styles, colors and techniques will be on display and for sale as well as additional merchandise. Show up early and be ready to be overwhelmed with amazing posters. (You might want to bring some dough since you won't want to leave empty handed!)
Tags Open to public
12:00 PM
to 6:00 PM
10th Annual Twangfest Party
66 Attendees
Location
Jovita's
12:00 PM
to 6:00 PM
Authentic Records and Hey Cole Presents
119 Attendees
Location
Soho Lounge
RSVP Required Click here
About oin Hey Cole Presents and Authentic Records as they present music from up-and-coming artists including April Smith and the Great Picture Show, The Josh Davis Band, Anthony Fiumano and the Medicine Chest, She Swings, She Sways, Readymade Breakup, Bonne Finken and others. Great music is just one reason to join us - we'll have a generous open bar and free food.
12:00 PM
to 6:00 PM
College Day Party
162 Attendees
Location
Flamingo Cantina
About Team Clermont and Utne Reader present the official College Day Party featuring music by Mirah, Casiotone for the Painfully Alone, Modern Skirts, Slaraffenland, Telekinesis, Ruby Isle, Rafter (DJ Set), and Loney Dear featuring Wildbirds & Peacedrums.
Tags Music Badges Only
12:00 PM
to 2:00 AM
Lose Control ATX 2009
19 Attendees
Location
Canvas Bar & Gallery
RSVP Required Click here
Tags Ages 21+
12:00 PM
to 3:00 PM
Memphis Music Foundation
79 Attendees
Location
Brush Square Park: West Tent
About From the city where Legendary Music was born, the challenge has been made: The Best Music and BBQ at SXSW are from Memphis. Enjoy BBQ direct from Memphis, cooked by our own BBQ master. Presentations by Big Star drummer Jody Stephens and Ardent Recording artist Jump Back Jake, Hustle and Flow director Craig Brewer and MTV $5 Cover band, Two Way Radio, and much more.
Tags Music Badges Only
12:00 PM
to 6:00 PM
Sounds Australia House
114 Attendees
Location
Friends
About C'mon down (under) and enjoy a great event"?Aussie style! The party kicks off with six daytime performances, followed by official Aussie SXSW showcases at night. Enjoy two great Aussie traditions"?music and hospitality. We'll also be raffling off a pair of roundtrip tickets to Australia courtesy of Qantas Airlines! Don't forget to say G'day! Artists performing include Lenka, The Boat People, An Horse, Andy Bull, Birds of Tokyo, Red Riders, and many more!
Tags Music Badges Only
12:00 PM
to 6:00 PM
Turn2Live Launch + SIMS Benefit Day 2
31 Attendees
Location
Momo's
RSVP Required Click here
About Turn2Live & The SIMS foundation are throwing a 2 day benefit event hosting some of Austin's most talented local musicians including: Randy Weeks, Dustin Welch, Gina Chavez, Eleisha Eagle, Blaze, Dan Dyer and Suzanna Choffel.
Info nik@turn2live.com
2:00 PM
to 6:00 PM
Kerrang! Magazine
196 Attendees
Location
The Wave
RSVP Required Click here
About The planet's biggest Rock magazine, the planet's most kick-ass game and a line-up to save your sister from! Oh and did we mention a few beers to boot! See you down the front with: Enter Shikari, The Bronx, Attack! Attack! (UK), Rolo Tomassi and Frank Turner. By invitation only.
Tags Music Badges Only
2:00 PM
to 5:00 PM
New Music From Northern Ireland
135 Attendees
Location
Latitude 30
RSVP Required Click here
About Fighting With Wire, In Case Of Fire, The Beat Poets, General Fiasco, Skibunny + some fine food and drink for party guests.
Tags Music Badges Only
3:00 PM
to 6:00 PM
Oklahoma Film & Music
48 Attendees
Location
Palm Door
About Sax, Clogs & Rock-n-Roll"?Woody Guthrie to the Flaming Lips"?American Idols to country music icons. Oklahoma is full of musical talent in every variety. And whether you're a small town singer or a superstar, Oklahoma is a great place to show "?em what you've got. Around here, the costs are low, the location is central and the livin' is easy. Music and Platinum badgeholders are invited to join us for original Oklahoma music, food and drink.
Tags Music Badges Only
3:00 PM
to 4:00 AM
The PureVolume House
132 Attendees
Location
The PureVolume.com House
RSVP Required Click here
About The PureVolume.com House
3:00 PM
to 4:00 PM
Trade Show Bar Happy Hour
60 Attendees
Location
Austin Convention Ctr
About The SXSW Trade Show Bar is back! Enjoy drinks during trade show hours with happy hour (complimentary drinks) from 3pm-4pm each day.
4:30 PM
to 8:30 PM
Sounds From Spain
126 Attendees
Location
Brush Square Park: West Tent
About Don't miss it! It's the freshest thing at SXSW! Authentic paella, sangria, Spanish beer and wine.... plus great new music from La Habitacion Roja, Las Coronas, Nacho Vega, SFDK, The Right Ons, and Underwater Tea Party.
Tags Music Badges Only
4:30 PM
to 5:30 PM
The Mustache March
21 Attendees
Location
the street
About On March 19th at 4:30pm people will take over the streets of South By Southwest with a friendly rally and convergence to raise awareness for the causes and issues we all care about. From clean water to child slavery, education needs to animal rights, and healthcare to global warming, together our voices will be heard. Don't have a mustache? We've got your upper lip covered. Hundreds of fake mustaches and bandanastaches will be passed out throughout the week and at the beginning of the march. The peaceful footsteps of the Mustache-adorned crowd will rally on 6th and Brazos and march towards the RVIP Lounge - where a surprise concert and special guest speakers will address the crowd. Picket Signs, Bullhorns and Banners will be provided. You don't want to miss this - 'stache or no 'stache!
5:00 PM
to 7:00 PM
USA Today's Pop Candy Meetup
67 Attendees
Location
The Belmont
11:00 PM
to 5:00 AM
11:00 PM
to 4:00 AM
The 10th Annual Late Night Party
77 Attendees
Location
Warehouse
About C3 Presents and Playboy.
Tags Invite Only, 21+
11:00 AM
to 6:00 PM
Flatstock Poster Show
135 Attendees
Location
Austin Convention Ctr
About Flatstock 20 will display the works of more than 100 artists from across North America and the globe. Posters representing decades of styles, colors and techniques will be on display and for sale as well as additional merchandise. Show up early and be ready to be overwhelmed with amazing posters. (You might want to bring some dough since you won't want to leave empty handed!)
Tags Open to public
11:30 AM
to 5:30 PM
Sonicbids Party
207 Attendees
Location
Maggie Mae's
About Don't miss Sonicbids' Official SXSW Party (presented by Armed Forces Entertainment) at Maggie Mae's: free drinks, free food, amazing music, and some really sweet goodie bags for attendees!
12:00 PM
to 7:30 PM
Aussie BBQ
397 Attendees
Location
Brush Square Park: East Tent
RSVP Required Click here
About The annual Aussie BBQ is back with free food and drinks, plus performances by The Boat People, The Red Riders, The Fumes, Gabriella Cilmi, Josh Pyke, The Grates, Temper Trap, The Drones, Youth Group, My Disco, Birds of Tokyo, and Infusion. SXSW badgeholders without RSVPs are welcome
Tags Free Alcohol, Free Food
12:00 PM
to 4:00 PM
Live 88.5 Big Money Shot
42 Attendees
Location
The Velveeta Room
RSVP Required Click here
About Check out some of the best unsigned talent from the Great White North! Newcap Radio and LiVE 88.5 FM in Ottawa, Canada present the LiVE 88.5 Big Money Shot party with performances from Sojourn, Tim's Myth, Loudlove and St. Joe's Mission. SXSW badgeholders without RSVPs are welcome
Tags Music Badges Only
12:00 PM
to 2:00 AM
Lose Control ATX 2009
18 Attendees
Location
Canvas Bar & Gallery
RSVP Required Click here
Tags Ages 21+
12:00 PM
to 5:00 PM
SXSW Music Stimulus Party
116 Attendees
Location
The Parish
RSVP Required Click here
About Graphic Sound, Luck Media & Marketing, Blaster Records, and TMG Music present this must-attend event with premium open bar, buffet food and an incredible line-up of live music including country artist and Next Big Star Winner "Brother Trouble", songwriter Mark Collie, reggae artist David Kirton, Josh and The Empty Pockets, 16 Second Stare, Dave Ritz, Teri Catlin, Phoenix Block, plus the Gigi DeNisco Band. SXSW registrants please RSVP
Tags Music Badges Only
12:00 PM
to 6:00 PM
T(ea) For Tennessee
139 Attendees
Location
The Tap Room at Six
RSVP Required Click here
About T for Texas? T(ea) for Tennessee! Come see the Next Big things in music and technology from Nashville and beyond all while enjoying some Southern hospitality including complimentary Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka, biscuit bar and prizes including Fishman gear, Toontrack software and more. Presented by MoonToast.com 12:15 - In the Round with Jedd Hughes, Jeremy Lister, Matthew Perryman Jones, Trent Dabbs and Katie Herzig 1:00 - Sarah Siskind 1:30 - Kyle Andrews 2:00 - Madi Diaz 2:30 - Daniel Martin Moore 3:00 - Those Darlins 3:30 - The Ettes 4:00 - The Features 4:30 - Howlies 5:00 - Jessica Lea Mayfield 5:30 - How I Became the Bomb
Info nextbignashville@mac.com
Tags Free Alcohol, Free Food, Free Swag
12:00 PM
to 6:00 PM
Underage Party
38 Attendees
Location
Momo's
About Ever wonder why the music of the 50s and 60s retains its power? Because it was pure rock & roll made for young people by young people! Along the way the music grew up, got older and wiser, and lost its youthful vitality. NAMM's Wanna Play? and Blastbeat invite you to come hear 15 bands from across the United States with musicians aged 21 and under will perform in wildly diverse genres ranging from hiphop and indie to electronica and blues.
Tags Music Badges Only
12:00 PM
to 5:00 PM
Village Voice Media Party
240 Attendees
Location
La Zona Rosa
About Village Voice Media presents The Showdown 2009. Join us on Friday, March 20th at La Zona Rosa from noon to 5 p.m. Featured performance by Cursive and many more!
Tags Music Badges Only
12:20 PM
to 6:00 PM
SFxSXSW
264 Attendees
Location
Antone's
About Talking House, The City of San Francisco, and The One and Only LIVE 105 present free drinks and SF's hottest bands on 2 stages: Vetiver, Or The Whale, The Federalists, LoveLikeFire, Botticellis, Dizzy Balloon, Sleepy Sun, The Stone Foxes, Maus Haus, HOTTUB! Stick around for the evening show: The Morning Benders, the Matches, The Lovemakers, Scissors for Lefty, Loquat, When Girls Collide!
1:00 PM
to 5:30 PM
Berklee College of Music Party
84 Attendees
Location
Friends
RSVP Required Click here
About Berklee College of Music presents its 4th annual SXSW party featuring performances by Berklee, Berkleemusic, and Heavy Rotation Records alumni and student artists. Acts include Melissa Ferrick, Annie Lynch and the Beekeepers, The Hollow Sound, Kid:nap:kin, Ma'ayan Castel and more. Hosted by Sarah Sharp. Show your SXSW badge for entry or rsvp
Tags Music Badges Only
1:00 PM
to 5:00 PM
D'Addario Day Party
65 Attendees
Location
The Rusty Spur
About D'Addario, in association with The Viper Room, Swing House, The Musebox, presents free guitar stringing, intonations and set-ups - wine tasting - food, games and free swag for the musician in need. Also featured are electric and acoustic sets TBA.
Tags Music Badges Only
1:00 PM
to 7:00 PM
Leisure Tourniquet presents: Equinox Mish Mash 2009
39 Attendees
Location
Salvage Vanguard Theater
About Leisure Tourniquet is back again this year to give you a few hours over two days to hear some good quality experimental, post-rock, electronic, and noise music. With a little sprinkle of dance, comedy, and mid-east fusion foods.
Info leisure.tourniquet@gmail.com
Tags All Ages
1:00 PM
to 5:00 PM
Little Steven's Underground Garage
232 Attendees
Location
Antone's
RSVP Required Click here
About Purveyor of all things garage rock, Little Steven Van Zandt spotlights the very best with The Magical Mystery Mondo Matinee, with a stellar line-up including The Urges, The Cocktail Slippers, The Chesterfield Kings, The Krayolas, Roy Head, and The Arc Angels. Plus 60's swinging go-go dancing from the Garage Girls A Go-Go. Join us early for a lunchtime feast & complimentary drinks.
Tags Free Alcohol
2:00 PM
to 5:00 PM
Metal, BBQ & Booze
112 Attendees
Location
Soho Lounge
About Let's make SXSW 2009 as loud as possible! Join SPV Records along with Heavy Hitter Inc., Metal Maniacs magazine, and Rive Video Promotions for an afternoon of beer, barbecue and METAL! Help celebrate the vitality of the heavy music scene while reconnecting with the people who make it all happen
2:00 PM
to 6:00 PM
Showcasing Scotland
180 Attendees
Location
Latitude 30
RSVP Required Click here
About Come On Gang, Found, My Latest Novel, The Pictish Trail, Twin Atlantic + TexMex finger food and drinks for party guests.
3:00 PM
to 4:00 AM
The PureVolume House
129 Attendees
Location
The PureVolume.com House
RSVP Required Click here
About The PureVolume.com House
3:00 PM
to 4:00 PM
Trade Show Bar Happy Hour
51 Attendees
Location
Austin Convention Ctr
About The SXSW Trade Show Bar is back! Enjoy drinks during trade show hours with happy hour (complimentary drinks) from 3pm-4pm each day.
4:00 PM
to 9:00 PM
6:00 PM
to 8:00 PM
New Zealand Party
234 Attendees
Location
Brush Square Park: West Tent
RSVP Required Click here
About Join your favorite Kiwis for a night of music, beer and fine wine courtesy of Kim Crawford Wines. Featuring music from Cut Off Your Hands, Elemeno P, Midnight Youth and Bang Bang Eche
Tags Music Badges Only, RSVP, Free Alcohol, Free Swag
11:00 PM
to 5:00 AM
10:00 AM
to 6:00 PM
Austin Record Convention & Texas Guitar Show
112 Attendees
Location
Austin Convention Ctr
About New for 2009, SXSW presents the Austin Record Convention and Texas Guitar Show on Saturday and Sunday, March 21 and 22. All under one roof, it's South Buy Sell Trade! The largest show of its kind and more than 30 years strong, the Austin Record Convention brings together dealers and buyers from around the world. With titles from as far back as the 1930's, you'll find countless 78s, 45s, LPs, CDs, cassettes, 8-tracks, posters and collectibles. Also garnering 30 years of respect and success, the Texas Guitar Show is a true buy-sell-trade event. Bring your musical instruments to sell, trade, or have appraised. Buyers will find everything (new - used - vintage) from guitars, amps, banjos, mandolins, effects, memorabilia, sound gear, parts, drums, violins, books and accessories.
Tags Open to public
11:00 AM
to 6:00 PM
Flatstock Poster Show
141 Attendees
Location
Austin Convention Ctr
About Flatstock 20 will display the works of more than 100 artists from across North America and the globe. Posters representing decades of styles, colors and techniques will be on display and for sale as well as additional merchandise. Show up early and be ready to be overwhelmed with amazing posters. (You might want to bring some dough since you won't want to leave empty handed!)
Tags Open to public
12:00 PM
to 6:00 PM
10th Annual Twangfest Party
55 Attendees
Location
Jovita's
12:00 PM
to 2:00 AM
Lose Control ATX 2009
14 Attendees
Location
Canvas Bar & Gallery
RSVP Required Click here
Tags Ages 21+
12:00 PM
to 5:30 PM
MPress Records
123 Attendees
RSVP Required Click here
About Join MPress Records for an afternoon of free cocktails, free food and amazing music! Performances by Katie Costello, Gregory Douglass, Melissa Ferrick, Seth Glier, Amy Speace & The Tearjerks as well as Rachael Sage & The Sequins. There will also be giveaways courtesy of our sponsors Music Dish, Online Gigs, A to Z Media, and Planetary Group. Don't miss out!
Tags Music Badges Only, RSVP, Free Alcohol, Free Food
12:00 PM
to 6:00 PM
SXSeattle
247 Attendees
Location
Palm Door
RSVP Required Click here
About Seattle's music scene is as vibrant and eclectic as ever, having outgrown the image of simply being the home of "grunge". Get your party on with our stellar line-up of artists who are making waves this year, including Blue Scholars and Common Market, Past Lives, Barcelona, Natalie Portman's Shaved Head, New Faces, Mt. St. Helen's Vietnam Band, Dynah and Hey Marseilles. Free Caffé Vita Coffee, Pacific Northwest food and free beer!
Tags Music Badges Only
12:00 PM
to 3:00 PM
Yorkshire Launch Party
147 Attendees
Location
Latitude 30
RSVP Required Click here
About Wild Beasts, Sky Larkin, Rolo Tomassi, Paul Marshall, Talk To Angels + some fine Yorkshire themed food and drink for party guests.
Tags Music Badges Only, RSVP, Free Alcohol, Free Food
1:00 PM
to 6:00 PM
Birthright Israel NEXT + JDub Records
75 Attendees
Location
Copa Patio
About Relax and recharge before the last night of SX at Birthright Israel Next & JDub Records' "Rest Stop"? on Copa's beautiful outdoor patio. JDub bands and friends - Deleon, Golem, Fools Gold, and Girls in Trouble - will provide the perfect soundtrack for guests to nosh on bagels (with the works!) flown in especially for you from NYC. Free drinks and good times included.
1:00 PM
to 7:00 PM
Party To The End
28 Attendees
Location
The Compound
RSVP Required Click here
About Come party with Vinyl Entertainment on Saturday, March 21st from 1 pm to 7 pm at The Compound on 1300 E. 4th Street (http://tinyurl.com/vinylpartymap). We'll have music by Phantogram, Solid Gold, Buddy, The Story Of, Clipd Beaks and featuring a DJ set by Play N' Skillz, Grammy Award Winning Producers for Lil Wayne and Chamillionaire
Tags Free Alcohol, Free Food, Free Schwag, Ages 21+
2:00 PM
to 10:00 PM
2:00 PM
to 6:00 PM
Q Magazine
208 Attendees
Location
The Parish
RSVP Required Click here
About The UK's leading music magazine and the best for new music! Q Magazine in association with Guitar Hero World Tour present: You Me At Six, Pete &the Pirates, Jay Jay Pistolette, Fanfarlo and The Delta Spirit. Invitation only.
Tags Music Badges Only
2:00 PM
to 5:00 PM
Reeperbahn Festival Party
111 Attendees
Location
Habana Calle 6 Patio
RSVP Required Click here
About Get a taste of Hamburg's Reeperbahn Festival, from the city where the Beatles launched their career and home to a proud tradition of showcasing cutting edge music from around the world. Delicious German BBQ and beer, international music and the chance to win your own Reeperbahn Festival experience for September 2009! SXSW badge holders should RSVP
Tags Music Badges Only, RSVP, Free Alcohol, Free Food
2:30 PM
to 10:30 PM
Do512 and Sweet Leaf Tea 'The Big One 2009'
290 Attendees
Location
Do512 Compound
RSVP Required Click here
About Free (no wristband needed). RSVP required. Free Lone Star beer, and Sweet Leaf/Savvy Vodka cocktails. 2:30-3:00 DJ Set 3:00-3:40 Alberta Cross-Brooklyn, NY (rock) 4-4:40 Asteroids Galaxy Tour-Copenhagen (rock) 5-5:40 Black Joe Lewis-Austin,TX (soul/blues) 6-6:40 Afternoons-LA, CA (rock) 7-7:40 Dead Confederate-Athens, GA (rock) 8-8:40 BM LINX-NY, NY (rock) 9-9:20 Common Market-Seattle (hip hop) 9:20-9:45 Blue Scholars-Seattle (hip hop) 10-10:30 Special Guest TBA
Limited Capacity Max 1500 attendees
Info Jimmy@do512.com
Tags Free Alcohol, Free Swag, Ages 21+
3:00 PM
to 6:00 PM
The Best Of The Northwest
151 Attendees
Location
Latitude 30
RSVP Required Click here
About The Hot Melts, Wave Machines, The Whip + Liverpudlian themed food and drink for party guests.
Tags Music Badges Only, RSVP, Free Alcohol, Free Food
3:00 PM
to 4:00 AM
The PureVolume House
123 Attendees
Location
The PureVolume.com House
RSVP Required Click here
About The PureVolume.com House
4:00 PM
to 8:00 PM
Chop Shop
162 Attendees
Location
Brush Square Park: East Tent
About Join us for free drinks and great music from Chop Shop Records, the label of music supervisor Alexandra Patsavas (Twilight, Gossip Girl, The O.C.), and Atlantic Records. Performances by The Republic Tigers, The Little Ones, Anya Marina, Matt Hires, Janelle Monae, and Little Boots. Presented by TheWB.com & Josh Schwartz's (Gossip Girl) ROCKVILLE CA.
Tags Music Badges Only
11:00 PM
to 5:00 AM
11:59 PM
to 11:59 PM
TBA: Perez Hilton's One Night in Austin
65 Attendees
Location
TBA
RSVP Required Click here
About Full details being revealed all week long on Perez' website.
11:59 PM
to 11:59 PM
TBA: Splash By Splashwest
64 Attendees
Location
TBA
RSVP Required Click here
About A spontaneous late-night cannonball party. RSVP to get full info via TXT
Tags Free Alcohol
12:00 AM
to 6:00 AM
Vice Saves Texas
62 Attendees
RSVP Required Click here
About Invite Only. Wavves, Obits, Annihilation, Titus Andronicus, DJs Jared "Hondo" Swiley from The Black Lips & Travis Kellyer from Buddyhead
Tags Ages 21+, Free Food, Free Alcohol, Invite Only
10:00 AM
to 6:00 PM
Austin Record Convention & Texas Guitar Show
89 Attendees
Location
Austin Convention Ctr
About New for 2009, SXSW presents the Austin Record Convention and Texas Guitar Show on Saturday and Sunday, March 21 and 22. All under one roof, it's South Buy Sell Trade! The largest show of its kind and more than 30 years strong, the Austin Record Convention brings together dealers and buyers from around the world. With titles from as far back as the 1930's, you'll find countless 78s, 45s, LPs, CDs, cassettes, 8-tracks, posters and collectibles. Also garnering 30 years of respect and success, the Texas Guitar Show is a true buy-sell-trade event. Bring your musical instruments to sell, trade, or have appraised. Buyers will find everything (new - used - vintage) from guitars, amps, banjos, mandolins, effects, memorabilia, sound gear, parts, drums, violins, books and accessories.
Tags Open to public
11:00 AM
to 6:00 PM
Flatstock Poster Show
100 Attendees
Location
Austin Convention Ctr
About Flatstock 20 will display the works of more than 100 artists from across North America and the globe. Posters representing decades of styles, colors and techniques will be on display and for sale as well as additional merchandise. Show up early and be ready to be overwhelmed with amazing posters. (You might want to bring some dough since you won't want to leave empty handed!)
Tags Open to public
