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March 11th, 2016 - 10:30pm
By Martine Paris
SXSW 2016 will be descending upon Austin, March11-20, for ten days of innovative thinking andintense networking to create a convergence oftechnology, music, Hlm, sports, fashion, andgaming, unlike any other.
Pocket Gamer will be at SXSW livestreaming onPeriscope all the hottest panel, popup and partyaction.
Parties galore
Below is a guide of over 100 parties to help youmix it up among VCs, indies, unicorns and the press.
From dusk to dawn, experience rooftop yoga, SoulCycle with Chromeo,Bloody Mary brunches, carnival rides, epic tequila raves, and other uniquehappenings.
You'll also want to give a listen to this Road to SXSW podcast where long-time SXSW mentor, Brian Zisk, producer of SF MusicTech Summit,provides essential survival guide tips on how to get into sold outsessions, screenings and shows, how to Hnd hidden karaoke, and whereto get your Hrst drink.
If you Hnd a party that should be on this list, add it in the comments,tweet it to @contentnow, or email [email protected]
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What: Mazda Rides & Inspiration Lounge
When: RECURRING Friday, March 11, 9am - 6pmWhere: Austin Convention Center, 531 E 4th Street, 4th street side AtriumHow: //schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_OE04641Cost: FREE with badgeMore Info: Unique experiences, charging stations, giveaways and freeshuttles!
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What: Spredfast Social Suite
When: RECURRING Friday, March 11 - Sunday, March 13, 10am-6pmWhere: 200 W Cesar Chavez, Austin TX 78701How: //lp.spredfast.com/sospredfast-registration.html#Bx9qTGB6kE66isX7.97Cost: FREE with badge and RSVPMore Info: Bloody Mary & Blow Out bar, freshen up with crafted cocktails,mimosas, manicures and haircuts! Free WiFi and power station too!
What: Comcast TechSet Lounge
When: RECURRING Friday, March 11-Tuesday, March 15 9:30-6pm (Fridayopens 11am)Where: Austin Convention Center, 531 E 4th, Room 19ABHow: //schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_OE04882,https://comcastloungesxsw.splashthat.comCost: FREE with badgeMore Info: Famed SXHQ tech hangout hosted by Steph Agresta and BrianSolis. You never know who you might meet. Recharge with caffeine andpower.
What: MR. ROBOT Carnival
When: RECURRING Friday March 11 - Monday March 14, 10am - 10pmWhere: 400 Congress Street at W 4th, Austin TX 78701How: //www.usanetwork.com/mrrobot/blog/mr-robot-blog/mr-robot-is-bringing-a-massive-ferris-wheel-to-sxswCost: FREE with badgeMore Info: The award-winning USA Network series MR. ROBOT delivers aone-of-a-kind Brooklyn Coney Island experience with a deeply immersiveretro arcade, hacker den, photo booth, grajti wall, custom tee shirtinstallation, and 100 foot Ferris Wheel. With special appearances by castand crew Christian Slater, Rami Malek and Sam Esmail
What: Fast Company Grill
When: RECURRING Friday March 11 - Tuesday March 15, 11am-8pmWhere: Cedar Door, 201 Brazos Street, Austin TX 78701How: //www.innovationfestival.fastcompany.com/sxsw-inkuencer-formCost: Free with badgeMore Info: Meet the editors, cocktails and lunch daily, go behind thescenes of “Shovel Buddies” featuring Bella Thorne, Kian Lawley andAwesomenessTV’s Matt Kaplan.
What: Mashable House
When: RECURRING Friday, March 11 - Saturday, March 12, 12-5pm,Sunday, March 13, 11-2pmWhere: The Main, 610 E 6th, Austin TX 78701How: https://mashhousesxsw16.splashthat.comCost: FREE with badgeMore Info: Memes, memes and more memes. Sponsored by PepsiCo,Qualcomm, Silicon Valley HBO, Amazon Launchpad, Tattly
What: Rock Out with Your Chalk Out
When: Friday, March 11, 12pmWhere: Buffalo BIlliards, 201 E 6th, Austin TX 78701How: https://tech.co/tech-co-sxsw-2016-events-parties-2016-02Cost: FREE with badgeMore Info: Pool pinball, darts, giveaways, beer
What: Videotape & Unreel UnoTcial SXSW Lounge
When: RECURRING Friday, March 11 - Saturday, March 19, 12-5pmWhere: Videotape HQ, 610C N I35 at 6th, Austin TX 78701How:Cost: FREE, no badge requiredMore Info: Free food, booze, WiFi and power stations
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What: SXStyle Fashion House
When: RECURRING Friday, March 11 - Sunday, March 13, 12-6pm+Where: Hangar Lounge, 318 Colorado Street, Austin, TX 78701How: //decodedfashion.com/sxswCost: FREE with badgeMore Info: Fashion and beauty brands connect with the global techcommunity to discuss wearables, shoppable content and more. Dailysalons and cocktails feature Swatovski, Estee Lauder, Coach, Topshop,Curalate, ShopStyle, Under Armour, Toms, Estee Lauder, WestHeld, JWT.
What: NatGeo Photowalk - YourShotMeetup
When: Friday, March 11, 5-7pmWhere: Congress/W Cesar Chavez, Austin TX 78701How: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-geographic-sxsw-yourshotmeetup-registration-22131643341Cost: FREEMore Info: Meet up with NatGeo’s Patrick Witty for an evening strollinstagramming SXSW.
What: SBWeb Happy Hour
When: RECURRING Friday, March 11 - Sunday, March 13, 5-8pmWhere: Coyote Ugly, 501A E 6th, Austin TX 78701How: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-small-business-web-sxsw-tickets-19642533346Cost: FREEMore Info: Networking with cloud execs over catered cocktails
What: Drink & Click with Olympus
When: Friday, March 11, 6pmWhere: Chicon Collective, 301 Chicon Street, Austin TX 78702How: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/drink-and-clicktm-austin-texas-event-with-olympus-tickets-21653993678Cost: FREEMore Info: Giveaways, tequila, Brooklyn beer, East Side FIllin Station grub
What: Vodka & Videos
When: Friday, March 11, 6pmWhere: Videotape HQ, 610 N Interstate 35, Frontage Road, Austin TX78701How: https://vodkavideos.splashthat.comCost: FREEMore Info: A battle for fun, fame and the future of tech- a night of hardliquor and wicked videos
What: SXstyle Happy Hour
When: Friday, March 11, 6-7pmWhere: Westin Moody Room, 301 E 5th, Austin TX 78701How://schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_OE05230Cost: FREE with badge
What: SXSW Hardware House Opening Party by foundry
When: Friday, March 11, 6-9:30pmWhere: WeWork, 600 Congress, Austin TX 78701How: //schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_OE04625Cost: FREE with badgeMore Info: Meet up with other CES peers and product press - hardwaredemos, gadgets galore!
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What: Sizmek Sounds
When: Friday, March 11, 6-10pmWhere: Maggie Mae’s Rooftop. 323 E 6th. Austin TX 78701How: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sizmek-sounds-sxsw-tickets-21459141871Cost: FREEMore Info: Live music, craft cocktails, rooftop partying
What: SXsports Kickoff Reception
When: Friday, March 11, 6:30-8:30pmWhere: Half Step Bar, 75 ½ Rainey Street, Austin TX 78701How: [email protected]: FREE with badge
What: Open House Casa Mexico
When: Friday, March 11, 6/7-10pm+Where: Casa Mexico, 600 River Street, Austin TX 78701How: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/entradas-open-house-casa-mexico-sxsw-2016-21830885767?aff=eiosprexshreclip&ref=eiosprexshreclipCost: FREEMore Info: Titos Vodka, Patron Tequila, Mexican Beer & Food Trucks
What: ATX Wildhre
When: RECURRING Friday, March 11-Saturday, March 12, 7pm+Where: Flamingo Cantina, 515 E 6th, Ausitn TX 78701How: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/atx-wildHre-2016-tickets-18263192701Cost: FREEMore Info: Band showcase soon to be announced
What: #ARCAfterDark - Deloitte Digital Party
When: Friday, March 11, 8pm+, Austin TX 78701Where: Palm Door on Sixth, 508 E 6thHow: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/arcafterdark-friday-deloitte-digital-sxsw-interactive-ojcial-party-tickets-21352164900Cost: FREEMore Info: Live music and free boozing in a future world
What: SXSW Interactive Opening Party
When: Friday, March 11, 8-11pmWhere: Mellow Johnny’s, 400 Nueces Street, Austin TX 78701How: Open til capacityCost: FREE with badgeMore Info: Live music, open bar, special surprises
What: Capitol One House - White Denim in concert
When: Friday, March 11, 8pm-MidnightWhere: Antone’s, 305 E 5th, Austin TX 78701How://2016.do512.com/capitalonehousenight1Cost: FREE
What: SXSW Film Opening Party
When: Friday, March 11, 10pm-1amWhere: Speakeasy 412 Congress, Austin TX 78701How://schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_OE04414Cost: FREE with badge
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When: Friday, March 11Where: Hopefully not in the 78701 areaHow: https://Hnance.democrats.org/page/contribute/AustinReceptionMar11Cost: $250 donationMore Info: DNC fundraiser - Barack and Michelle Obama will also bekeynoting SXSW with feature presentations on 3/11 and 3/16.
SATURDAY 12 MARCH
What: Wanderlust Rooftop Yoga with Live Music
When: RECURRING Friday, March 11-Tuesday, March 14, 9:30am-12:30pm(excluding weekend)Where: WeWork, 600 Congress, Austin TX 78701How:https://wanderlustyogaatweworksxsw.splashthat.comCost: FREEMore Info: Greet the day with tree pose as the festival folks ofWanderelust join forces with WeWork to calm your mind and enlightenyour soul.
What: Nap Bus
When: RECURRING: Saturday, March 12 - Saturday, March 19Where: 405 Colorado, Austin TXHow: https://casper.com/naptourCost: FREEMore Info: Just in case you show up into town without a room, you cansleep it off in the Nap Bus.
What: Media & Entertainment Bloody Mary Brunch
When: Saturday, March 12, 10:30-12pmWhere: Maggie Mae’s GIbson Guitar Room, 323 E 6th, Austin TX 78701How: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/media-entertainment-bloody-mary-brunch-tickets-20698353332Cost: FREEMore Info: Attendees expected from The Grammys, BBC, Fox, Time,WMG, Interscope, Weather Channel etc.
What: A Brunch of Joggers
When: Saturday, March 12, 11am - 2pm, next to W Hotel, Austin 78703Where: Departs Willie Nelson statue at Lacava & W 2ndHow: https://abrunchofjoggers.splashthat.comCost: FREEMore Info: Brunch for those that Hnish at the Outdoor Voices Shop, 606
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More Info: Brunch for those that Hnish at the Outdoor Voices Shop, 606Blanco Street, Austin TX 78703
What: Zendesk Contain Yourself
When: Saturday, March 12, 12-5pm/7pm-2amWhere: Container Bar, 90 Rainey, Ausitn TX 78701How: https://nvite.com/ZendeskSXSW/containCost: FREEMore Info: Handcrafted coffee, cocktails, DJs, giphy photobooth
What: Rooster Teeth Digital All-Stars Mix
When: Saturday, March 12, 2-4pmWhere: Connected Yard, 83 Rainey Street, Austin TX 78701How:https://whatstrendingsxswdigitalmixer.splashthat.comCost: FREE with codeMore Info: Featuring DJ Curse Mackey
What: Starry Party
When: Saturday, March 12, 3-7pmWhere: Palm Door on Sabine, 401 Sabine, Austin TX 78701How: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/starry-presents-happy-interneting-sxsw-interactive-2016-tickets-21676324470Cost: FREEMore Info: WiFi demos and drinks
What: Cocktails with Curalate
When: Saturday, March 12, 3:30-5pm/5pm+Where: Hangar Lounge, 318 Colorado Street, Austin TX 78701How: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/shoppable-content-cocktails-with-curalate-decoded-fashion-house-sxsw-2016-tickets-20857673864Cost: FREEMore Info: Rooftop cocktails with the speakers from the 2pm Meet TheInnovators talk - Lucia Greene, JWT, Brendan Lowry, Curalate, Sid Jatia,Under Armour, Lee Ann Grant, ShopStyle
What: Mobile Dev Memo Happy Hour
When: Saturday, March 12, 4-7pmWhere: The Brixton, 1412 E 6th, Austin TX 78702How: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mobile-marketing-happy-hour-at-sxsw-with-mobile-dev-memo-tickets-21599091464Cost: FREEMore Info: Drinks, bites, beats with AdColony, Supersonics and othermobile marketers
What: Google for Entrepreneurs and CODE2040 Happy Hour
When: Saturday, March 12, 6pmWhere: Capitol Factory, 701 Brazos, Austin TX 78701How: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/google-for-entrepreneurs-and-code2040-happy-hour-tickets-21216921383Cost: FREE
What: Take Back Your Internet Party
When: Saturday, March 12, 6-10pmWhere: Cooper’s Old Time Pit BBQ, 217 Congress, Austin TX 78701How: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/take-back-your-internet-party-sxsw-2016-tickets-5752800782Cost: FREEMore Info: Privacy / backdoor encryption debate with Congressmen WillHurd and Michael McCaul
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What: HP’s MIX AT SIX
When: Saturday, March 12, 6-8pmWhere: Swan Dive, 615 Red River Street, Austin TX 78701How: //schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_OE04421Cost: FREE with badgeMore Info: AR networking and noshes
What: Shopgate@SXSW - Watch Warriors v OKC
When: Saturday, March 12, 7pmWhere: Shopgate HQ, 804 Congress, Suite 200, Austin TX 78701How: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shopgate-sxsw-ritas-nachos-and-retail-tickets-21465513930Cost:More Info: Chow down on gourmet nachos and margaritas as you watchGS Warriors play OKC Thunder.
What: WeWork Party
When: Saturday, March 12, 7pmWhere: 600 Congress, 14th Floor, Austin TX 78701How: https://ojcialweworkparty.splashthat.comCost: FREEMore Info: BBQ & Lick, 9 Banded Whiskey and more
What: Fast Company Grill Party
When: Saturday March 12, 8pm+Where: Cedar Door, 201 Brazos Street, Austin TX 78701How: //www.innovationfestival.fastcompany.com/sxsw-inkuencer-formCost: Free with badgeMore Info: Invite only, sponsored by HP
What: Brink Salon & Party
When: Saturday, March 12, 8pm-MidnightWhere: Driskill Ballroom, 604 Brazos, Austin TX 78701How: //schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_OE04786Cost: FREE with badgeMore Info: Meet innovators creating profound impact through deeplyimmersive documentary storytelling and AR VR journalism.
What: #ARCafterDark Deloitte Digital
When: Saturday, March 12, 8pm-MidnightWhere: Palm Door on Sixth, 508 E 6, Austin TX 78701How: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/arcafterdark-saturday-deloitte-digital-sxsw-interactive-ojcial-party-tickets-21404550587Cost: FREEMore Info: Indie music, free drinks, future world of light and sound.
What: Crowdtap Party
When: Saturday, March 12, 8:30pm-1:30amWhere: Vulcan Gas Company, 418 E 6th, Austin TXHow: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/crowdtaps-people-powered-party-sxsw-tickets-21566026566Cost: FREEMore Info: Mowgli’s headlining
What: Chandler and The Bings in concert
When: Saturday, March 12, 9pm-1:30amWhere: Fado Irish Pub, 214 W 4, Austin TX 78701How: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sxsw-interactive-party-at-fado-tickets-22191935677
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tickets-22191935677Cost: FREEMore Info: 90s retro band hosts dance party
SUNDAY 13 MARCH (Daylight savings, spring ahead!)
What: VEVO House
When: RECURRING Sunday, March 13 - Tuesday, March 15Where: TBDHow: https://vevohouseatsxsw.splashthat.comCost: FREEMore Info: posting soon
What: TechBreakfast Showcase by Booz Allen Hamilton
When: Sunday, March 13, 9am-1pmWhere: Revival Public House, 340 E 2nd, Austin TX 78701How: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/techbreakfast-showcase-2016-presented-by-booz-allen-hamilton-tickets-19326734784Cost: FREEMore Info: Breakfast with the makers with over 25 speed demos ofrobots, 3d printing, nanotech and more, plus one-minute shoutoutsoapbox for any startup.
What: MDC Speaker Breakfast
When: Sunday, March 13, 10am-12:30pmWhere: W Hotel, 200 Lavaca, Austin TX 78701How: https://mdc-at-sxsw-2016.splashthat.comCost: FREEMore Info: Features tech, media and innovation speakers with BloodyMary bar and Texas brunch
What: Hangover Hangout & Recovery Brunch
When: Sunday, March 13, 11amWhere: Chuggin Monkey, 219 E 6th, Austin TX 78701How: OpenCost: FREEMore Info: Gourmet brunch, bloodies, mimosas, yoga, massages, swag
What: Brooklyn Defender Arcade
When: Sunday, March 13 2-5pmWhere: Waller Creek Pub, 603 Sabine, Austin TX 78701How: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brooklyn-defender-arcade-tickets-22134445723Cost: FREEMore Info: Vintage games, chiptunes, Brooklyn Brewery beers, keep yourpint glass
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What: Glyph Launch Party
When: Sunday, March 13 2-8pmWhere: Due Forni Pizza & Wine, 106 E 6th, Austin TX 78701How: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/glyph-sxsw-launch-party-tickets-21783787896Cost: FREEMore Info: VR demos, food, drinks.
What: Product Tank
When: Sunday, March 13, 2-5pmWhere: Little Woodrow’s, 520 W 6th, Austin TX 78701How: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/producttank-drinks-sxsw-edition-5th-annual-tickets-21332291458Cost: FREEMore Info: Gadgets plus beer
What: AR/VR AUSTIN 2016
When: Sunday, March 13, 2-10pm (5-9pm open bar)Where: Vuka, 411 Monroe, Austin TX 78704How: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/arvr-austin-2016-interactive-experiences-in-ar-vr-vuka-austin-tickets-22177542627Cost: $16.82-22.09More Info: Massive VR showcase
What: The Dolphin Tank
When: Sunday, March 13, 3pmWhere: Dell Lounge at Brass House, 115 San Jacinto, Austin TX 78701How: https://sbdolphintankmarch13.splashthat.comCost: FREEMore Info: Fashion + Tech + Innovation
What: Sprinklr Penthouse Party
When: Sunday, March 13 5pmWhere: Sprinklr HQ, 515 Congress, Suite 250, Austin TX 78701How: https://www.cvent.com/events/sprinklr-penthouse-party/registration-e6934c4cfe5f48c3bd1c156d54c4c212.aspxCost: FREEMore Info: Industry mixologists and top chefs.
What: Awesomest Journalism Party Ever
When: Sunday, March 13, 5-8pmWhere: Palm Door on Sixth, 508 E 6th StreetHow: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-awesomest-journalism-party-ever-vi-tickets-21349138849Cost: FREEMore Info: AP, Fusion meetup!
What: Irish Startup Wake
When: Sunday, March 13, 6pm+Where: Palm Door, 401 Sabine, Austin TX 78701How: https://irishstartupwake.splashthat.comCost: FREEMore Info: Whiskey and ham and live Irish music
What: Flight SXSW Kickoff Happy Hour
When: Sunday, March 13, 6-7pmWhere: Brush Square Park, Registrants Lounge, 409 E 5thHow: //schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_OE04746Cost: FREE with badge
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More Info: Cocktails in the park
What: Spredfast & NetBase Happy Hour
When: Sunday, March 13, 6-9pmWhere: The Bonnerville, 202 W Cesar Chavez, Austin TX 78701How: //www.eventbrite.com/e/sxsw-netbase-spredfast-happy-hour-tickets-22423006817Cost: FREEMore Info: For foodies and those that desperately need a free charger
What: Capitol One House - Third Eye Blind in concert
When: Sunday, March 13, 8pm-MidnightWhere: Antone’s, 305 E 5th, Austin TX 78701How://2016.do512.com/capitalonehousenight3Cost: FREE
What: Spredfast Party feat. Chromeo
When: Sunday, March 13, 8pm+Where: ACL Live at Moody Theater, Social Stage310 W Willie Nelson BLvdHow: //lp.spredfast.com/sospredfast-registration.html#oJAyxcPkapsJ92PL.97Cost: FREEMore Info: Food, drinks, swagorama as you bust a groove to Chromeoand friends
What: Oktoberfest
When: Sunday, March 13, 8pm-2amWhere: German Haus, 77 Rainey, Austin TX 78701How: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oktoberfest-reeperbahn-party-tickets-22182626834?aff=ebrowseCost: FREE with badgeMore Info: Bavarian bands and beer
What: IEEE Tech for Humanity Party
When: Sunday, March 13, 8-10pmWhere: Driskill Mezzanine, 604 Brazos, Austin TX 78701How: //www.cvent.com/events/ieee-tech-for-humanity-ojcial-sxsw-party-2016/event-summary-fcfd9489c2a54a739252ae5356e427ce.aspxCost: FREE with badgeMore Info: Body computing, self-hacking and mixed reality explored.
What: Tech.co Startup Night
When: Sunday, March 13, 8-11pmWhere: Maggie Mae’s, 323 E 6th Street, Austin TX 78701How: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tech-cocktails-startup-celebration-at-sxswi-2016-tickets-19298238551Cost: FREEMore Info: Hot Pepper Pitch where 20 showcasing startups bite intospicy as they pitch through the burn. Who will survive this insane fundingcompetition? DJ and cocktails sponsored by IBM, .co and the Third Wave.
What: ff Massive
When: Sunday, March 13, 8pm-2amWhere: Empire Control Room & Garage, 606 E 7th, Austin TX 78701How: //www.ffmassive.comCost: FREEMore Info: ff Venture Capital hosts an evening of interactive installations,catered cocktails and featured performances by Just Blaze, Lucky Chopsand Louis the Child.
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What: MashBash
When: Sunday, March 13, 9pm-2amWhere: The Main, 610 E 6th, Austin TX 78701How: https://mashbashsxswi16.splashthat.comCost: FREE with badgeMore Info: Drink, dance and glimpse into the future
What: Milkshake & Memes
When: Sunday, March 13, 11pm+Where: WeWork, 600 Congress, Austin TX 78701How: https://milkshakesnmemes.splashthat.comCost: FREEMore Info: BuzzFeed Food and friends giving away late night milkshakesto fuel the late night festivities. Expect lots of gifs and memes.
What: Funny or Die House
When: Sunday, March 13-Monday, March 14Where: TBDHow: //www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/tracy-morgan-headline-funny-die-869563Cost: FREEMore Info: Headlining Tracy Morgan + Shake Shack!
MONDAY 14 MARCH
What: Cardio Party feat. Chromeo!
When: Monday, March 14, 9:30amWhere: Spotify House, 1501 E 6th, Austin TX 78702How: https://spotifyhouse.com/event/soul-cycle-chromeoCost: FREE with badgeMore Info: Get your SoulCycle workout with live DJ set by Chromeo!
What: Spotify House
When: RECURRING Monday, March 14 - Friday, March March 18, 11:30-7pmWhere: Spotify House, 1501 E 6th, Austin TX 78702How: https://spotifyhouse.com/the-houseCost: FREE with badgeMore Info: SoulCycle to live DJ sets, PlayStation Arcade, DJ ChromecastBooth, nonstop musical performances, catered cocktails, WiFi, powerstations
What: The Onion & AV Club: Manic Monday
When: Monday, March 14, 3pm-Midnight
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When: Monday, March 14, 3pm-MidnightWhere: Barracuda Club, 611 E 7th, Austin TX 78701How: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-onion-av-club-present-manic-monday-tickets-21464772713Cost: FREE with badgeMore Info: 7pm Policia, 9pm Thao & The Get Down Stay Down, full lineupon invite
What: Fashion Brain Bar
When: Monday, March 14, 4-6pmWhere: W Hotel poolside terrace, 200 Lavaca Street, Austin TX 78701How: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-brain-bar-tickets-21317273539Cost: FREEMore Info: Cocktails and networking
What: Smores Under The Stars
When: Monday, March 14, 5-8pmWhere: TBDHow: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/smores-under-the-stars-with-bakespacecom-during-sxsw-tickets-17974236425Cost: FREEMore Info: Hosted by Bakespace
What: SoDA 2016 Happy Hour
When: Monday, March 14, 5-8pmWhere: Dogwood Austin, 715 W 6, Austin TX 78701How: https://www.eventbrite.com/waitlistconHrmation/21562736726/9852969/Cost: FREEMore Info: Digital Society shenanigans
What: SAP Does Data Margaritas the Patron Way
When: Monday, March 14, 6pmWhere: Hotel Van Zandt Deck, 605 Davis, Austin TX 78701How: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sap-does-data-margaritas-the-patron-way-ojcial-sxsw-event-2016-tickets-21389727250Cost: FREEMore Info: Poolside VR
What: #MakeTomorrow Happy Hour
When: Monday, March 14, 6-10pmWhere: Icenhauer’s, 83 Rainey Street, Austin TX 78701How: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-2016-sxsw-maketomorrow-happy-hour-tickets-21780825034Cost: FREEMore Info: Craft cocktails, tasty bites, live music and recruiters
What: Mohr Davidow SXSW Startup Mixer
When: Monday, March 14, 5:30-10pmWhere: Concrete Cowboy, 719 W 6th, Austin TX 78701How: https://sxswstartupmixer.splashthat.comCost: FREE, invite onlyMore Info: Swish VC mixer to mingle amidst hot tech startups, hosted byMohr Davidow, Wildcat and Escalate Capital Partners. Rooftop nibblesand elixirs. Surprise musical guest.
What: SONY mixer
When: Monday, March 14, 7pmWhere: Sony tent, 102 Trinity/Cesar Chavez, Austin TX 78701How: OpenCost: FREEMore Info: Music, cocktails, demos
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What: Capitol One House - Houndmouth in concert
When: Monday, March 14, 8pm-MidnightWhere: Antone’s, 305 E 5th, Austin TX 78701How: //2016.do512.com/capitalonehousenight4Cost: FREE
What: Souljah Family Records DJ Battle
When: Monday, March 14, 8pmWhere: Rainey Hookah, 84 Rainey Street, 135, Austin TX 78701How: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/souljah-family-records-sfr-dj-battle-tickets-21420498287Cost: $11.84More Info: Hottest DJs battle for $1000 prize - 2 turntables, 1 Rane mixer
What: Berlin Haus
When: Monday, March 14, 8pmWhere: German Haus, 77 Rainey, Austin TX 78701How: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/berlin-berlin-interactive-night-german-haus-sxsw-2016-tickets-21635178401Cost: FREEMore Info: Berlin’s bands and DJ dancing.
What: Trackd Showcase @ British Embassy
When: Monday, March 14, 8pm-MidnightWhere: Latitude 30, 512 San Jacinto, Austin TX 78701How: https://trackdsxsw.splashthat.comCost: FREEMore Info: Check invite for lineup
What: NOLA Party
When: Monday, March 14, 9pm-2amWhere: Lucky Lounge, 209A W 5, Austin TX 78701How: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/8th-annual-downtown-nola-party-at-sxsw-tickets-21499355150Cost: FREEMore Info: Get your groove on with Big Sam’s Funky Nation
What: Seth Rogen’s Sausage Fest
When: Monday, March 14, 9:15pmWhere: Paramount TheatreHow://2016.do512.com/sausageparty2016Cost: FREE with badge
What: Fader Fort Arcade + Music
When: RECURRING: Monday, March 14- Tuesday, March 15Where: TBDHow://www.thefader.com/2016/03/01/the-fader-fort-austin-2016Cost: FREEMore Info: Emerging tech, gaming and comedy talent showcasesponsored by Prius, followed by 4 days of music programming sponsoredby Converse. Follow @fadersnaps on Snapchat.
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TUESDAY 15 MARCH
What: Music City presents Bay Area Showcase
When: RECURRING Tuesday, March 15-Wednesday, March 16, 11am+Where: The Jackalope. 404 E 6th, Austin TX 78701How: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/music-city-sf-presents-bay-area-showcase-day-one-at-sxsw-tickets-21320694772Cost: FREEMore Info: Bay Area Bands, lineup in invite
What: SESAC Showcase
When: Tuesday, March 15, 12-6pmWhere: The Side Bar, 602 E 7, Austin TX 78701How: //www.sesac.com/Events/Event_News_Details.aspxCost: FREE with badgeMore Info: Open bar, food, bands
What: SXSW Awards Pre-Show
When: Tuesday, March 15, 4-6pm+Where: Second Bar + Kitchen, Green Room, 200 Congress, Austin TX78701How:https://preampsxsw.splashthat.comCost: FREE with badgeMore Info: Drinks and appetizers with speaker guest speakers ScottCarlis, VP Digital, AEG
What: Killem Collective Showcase
When: Tuesday, March 15, 5pm-2amWhere: Roosevelt Room, 307 W 5th, Austin TX 78701How: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/killem-collective-presents-non-stop-sxsw-unojcial-tuesday-march-15-tickets-21638607658Cost: FREEMore Info: Texas, Georgia, Cali indie bands
What: SXSW Music Opening Party
When: Tuesday, March 15, 6-9pmWhere: Maggie Mae’s Rooftop, 323 E 6th Street, Austin TX 78701How: //www.sxsw.com/music/networking-events/partiesCost: FREE with badgeMore Info: Artist rumors always epic, worth the long queue, get thereearly!
What: SXSW Interactive Innovation Awards
When: Tuesday, March 15, 7pmWhere: Hilton Downtown,Grand Ballroom, 6th Floor Austin TX 78701How: By invite onlyCost: FREEMore Info: Emcee Brooke Van Poppelen
What: SXSW IBM Party
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What: SXSW IBM Party
When: Tuesday, March 15, 7-9pmWhere: VInce Young Steakhouse, 301 San Jacinto, Austin TX 78701How: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sxsw-ibm-cognitive-commerce-studio-marketers-night-tickets-22171661035Cost: FREEMore Info: Checkout IBM’s Watson marketing analytics over cateredcocktails.
What: Mazda’s Hype Hotel
When: Tuesday, March 15, 7:30pm-2amWhere: Hype Hotel, 1100 E 5th Street, Austin TXHow://hypem.com/hotel/2016/Cost: FREE with badge or wristbandMore Info: Check invite for lineup
What: SXSW Interactive Closing Party
When: Tuesday, March 15, 9pm-MidnightWhere: Stubb’s, 801 Red River Street, Austin TX 78701How: //www.sxsw.com/interactive/networking-events/partiesCost: FREE with badgeMore Info: You’ll need your jump the line pass for this one!
What: SXSW Comedy Closing Party
When: Tuesday, March 15, 10:30pm-1:30amWhere: Ironwood Hall, 505 E 7thHow: //schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_OE04603Cost: Free with badgeMore Info: Lineup posting soon
WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH
What: CultureCollide House
When: RECURRING Wednesday, March 16 - Friday, March 18, 12:30pm-2amWhere: Container Bar, 90 Rainey, Austin TX 78701How: //www.culturecollide.com/container2016Cost: FREE with badgeMore Info: Three days of epic music sponsored by theGuardian, Slacker,Lyft, Hard Rock Hotels, JanSport, and OXFAM. Lineup on invite includesPolica, Tacocat and Silent Disco DJ Battle. Grub while it lasts.
What: FLOODfest
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What: FLOODfest
When: RECURRING - Wednesday, March 16 - Saturday, March 19Where: Cedar Street Courtyard, 208 W 4, Ausitn TX 78701How://2016.do512.com/koodfestdayone2016Cost: Free with badgeMore Info: Vince Staples, MSTRKRFT, Peaches, Thao & The Get DownStay Down, Deap Valley
What: Guac n Roll
When: RECURRING Wednesday, March 16 - Saturday, March 19, 12:30-7pmWhere: Southbites, 604 Driskill, Austin TX 78701How: //www.culturecollide.com/guacnroll/thanks#.VtP8PbzrnrkCost: FREEMore Info: Real musicians making real guacamole, taste the action
What: SXSW Speakeasy Music + Tech
When: Wednesday, March 16 1-3pmWhere: Isla, 208 W 4th, Austin TX 78701How: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/speakeasy-musictech-mixer-sxsw-tickets-22365209945Cost: FREEMore Info: Open bar - in association with FLOODfest at Cedar StreetCourtyard sponsored by DTS & Flood Magazine
What: Pandora Discovery Den
When: RECURRING Wednesday, March 16 - Saturday, March 19, 1:30-8pm-2amWhere: The Gatsby, 708 E 6th, Austin TX 78701How: https://pandoradiscoverydensxsw.splashthat.com, pickupwristband at Pandora Backyard, adjacent to the Gatsby on the east sideof the buildingCost: FREE, badges get priorityMore Info: 4 days with 30+ bands featuring MSTRKRFT, YACHT, Louis theChild..plus food!
What: StubHub House
When: RECURRING Wednesday, March 16 - Saturday, March 19, 2pm-Midnight+Where: Banger’s Sausage House & Beer Garden, 79 Rainey, Austin TX79701How: //www.culturecollide.com/stubhub2016Cost: FREEMore Info: Amazing lineup on invite includes Mike Snow, POLICA, TheKills, Deap Valley, and the Strumbellas.
What: Showtime Roadies House
When: RECURRING Wednesday, March 16 - Friday, March 18, 2pm-Midnight+Where: Clive Bar, 609 Davis/Riney, Austin TX 78701How: //www.culturecollide.com/showtimeCost: FREE with badgeMore Info: Appearances by Roadies stars Luke Wilson & Carla Gugino.Music lineup on invite includes midnight shows for White Denim and theHead and the Heart.
What: Event Professionals Meetup
When: Wednesday, March 16 2-3pmWhere: ACC Austin Suite, 531 E 4th Street, Austin TX 78701How: //schedule.sxsw.com/2016/events/event_PP55190Cost: Free with badgeMore Info: Mix it up with the people that make the parties!
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What: British Music Embassy Showcase
When: Wednesday, March 16, 2-6pmWhere: Latitude 30, 512 San Jacinto Blvd Austin TX 78701How :https://www.eventbrite.com/e/british-music-sxsw-presents-tickets-21678931267Cost:FREEMore Info: A secret gem
What: Sony Music & The Orchard Texas Two Step
When: RECURRING: Wednesday, March 16 - Thursday, March 17, 3/4-6pmWhere: Pelons, 508 Tequila Bar, 802 Red River/8th, Austin TX 78701How: https://texastwostep-2016.splashthat.comCost: FREE with badgeMore Info: Ping pong, photo booth, tequila, Fortuna Pop DJ sets andmore!
What: MTV Woodies 10 for 16
When: Wednesday, March 16, 4pmWhere: TBDHow: https://1iota.com/show/516/MTV-Woodies-10-for-16Cost: FREEMore Info: All day music festival - 2015 artists included Fallout Boy, ToveLo and Robert DeLong.
What: ODESZA in concert
When: Wednesday, March 16 5-6pmWhere: Gatsby, 708 E 6th, Austin TX 78701How://blog.pandora.com/us/announcing-the-4th-annual-sxsw-pandora-discovery-den-lineupCost: FREE with badgeMore Info: Pandora Discovery Den artist showcase
What: No Parents No Rules Rave
When: RECURRING: Wednesday, March 16 - Thursday, March 17, 7pm-2amWhere: Rainey Hookah Lounge & Bar, 84 N I35 Frontage Road, Austin TX78701How: https://noparentsnorulessxsw2016.splashthat.comCost: FREEMore Info: Dope beats by Austin’s Best Damn Party.
What: Mischief B2B Sessions
When: RECURRING, Wednesday, March 16 - Friday, March 18 8pm-2amWhere: Craftsman, 2000 E Cesar Chavez, Austin TX 78702How: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mischief-b2b-sessions-tickets-22223613426Cost: FREEMore Info: Hosted bar by Deep Eddy Vodka and Red Bull, DJ lineup oninvite
What: Robert DeLong in concert
When: Wednesday, March 16 9-10pmWhere: Gatsby, 708 E 6th, Austin TX 78701How: //blog.pandora.com/us/announcing-the-4th-annual-sxsw-pandora-discovery-den-lineupCost: FREE with badgeMore Info: Pandora Discovery Den artist showcase
What: GRiZ in concert
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What: GRiZ in concert
When: Wednesday, March 16 10-11pmWhere: Gatsby, 708 E 6th, Austin TX 78701How:h ttp://blog.pandora.com/us/announcing-the-4th-annual-sxsw-pandora-discovery-den-lineupCost: FREE with badgeMore Info: Pandora Discovery Den artist showcase
What: Mike Snow in concert!
When: Wednesday, March 16, Midnight-12:40amWhere: Banger’s, 79 Rainey Street, Austin TX 78701How://tinyurl.com/j2mxyzfCost: FREEMore Info: StubHub’s headlining performance plus homemade sausagesand 100+ beers on tap
What: The Yard
When: RECURRING, Wednesday, March 16 - Friday, March 18Where: 902 E Cesar Chavez, Austin TX 78703How://www.itstheyard.com/rsvp-2016Cost: FREE, all ages
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