SXSW Free Events Uncategorized This post is for our local Austin friends who have been locked up at work the past 8 days. Which, at first, was probably pretty nice. You were detoxing from the weekend prior, you were avoiding the drunken masses in the streets, and you were making, not spending, money. But darn it, after a week of hearing the thunderous bass from the neighboring venues and watching everyone else tip back some bottles of brew, soaked in that sweet sweet sun, you want some. You want yours. And you deserve it. You deserve THE BEST of it. So here we are. You and us. We want to do our part, so here’s a list of free events this weekend for SXSW. It’s not too late! Why are we dong this? Because that’s what people in Austin do, nice things ‘n’ the such. Disclaimer: These may be first come first serve and or require a RSVP. People with wrist bands may get priority. Events may be 21+. Details change so do a little digging for yourself and play it safe. But here’s a start! Friday, 3/18 KGSR Live Broadcasts When: 6 AM – 10AM Where: The W Hotel Drinks & Eats: So we hear! (free) What: Big names, live broadcast, Bud Light, Fried Chicken David Bowie Tribute When: 11AM – 4:30PM Where: Scottish Rite Theater Drinks & Eats: No / No BUT it’s a Bowie tribute! Come on, man! What: Starman SPIN at Stubbs When: 11AM – 5PM Where: Stubb’s BBQ Drinks & Eats: Yes & Yes (free) What: 14th Annual SPIN @ Stubbs feat. CHVRCHES, Deftness, Vince Staples, & more Morning After Party 10 When: 11AM – 6PM Where: Front Gate Office Drinks & Eats: Yes & Yes (free) What: Music from Geographer & many more. Titos providing the hangover drinks… Spotify House When: 11:30AM – 7PM Where: 1501 East 6th Drinks & Eats: Yes & Yes (free) What: Neon Indian dj set, Twin Peaks, The Kills, and more Culture Collide: Guac ‘N’ Roll When: 12PM – 8PM Where: The Driskill Drinks & Eats: Not sure on drinks, guacamole eats! What: Artsist making guacamole, which may or may not sound appetizing…BUT there should be some free items to collect! AND GUAC! THE YARD When: 12PM – 8:30PM Where: La Barbecue Drinks & Eats: Yes & maybe (free) What: Great atmosphere, live music, free drinks. The Future of Music Showcase When: 12PM – 2AM Where: Shiner’s Saloon Drinks & Eats: Yes (free) and probably not What: Delta Spirt, Black & White Years, Fat Tony, & more The New Nashville Riverboat Evening Showcase When: 6:30PM – 10PM Where: Hyatt Regency, Austin Drinks & Eats: Yes (free) & maybe What: First come, first serve. 150 spots for a float down the river, live music, free drinks. Crowd Royal Rumble: SXSW Edition When: 7PM – 12AM Where: Black Lagoon Gallery Drinks & Eats: Free Crown Royal, not sure about the eats.. What: Some sort of Crown Royal promotion HYPE HOTEL When: 7:30PM – 2AM Where: Fair Market Drinks & Eats: Yes (free) & probably not What: Get your hands on a Hype M wristband, fills up quick. Always great. The illmore When: 12AM – 4AM Where: tracking that down… Drinks & Eats: Yes (free) & Maybe What: the place to be, if we see you there, we can both count our luck Nakid House When: tbd – tbd Where: “the Trap Castle” …if you can find it… Drinks & Eats: Apparently there’s an open bar?!? (free) What: Vague details ^obviously^ but worth investigating Saturday, 3/19 KGSR Live Broadcasts When: 8 AM – 12PM Where: The W Hotel Drinks & Eats: So we hear! (free) What: Big names, live broadcast, Bud Light, Fried Chicken The Morning Buzz When: 10 AM – 1PM Where: Cuvee Coffee Drinks & Eats: Free Tacos & treats, not sure about drinks…(free) What: Live Music & Tacos. #sold Rachel Ray’s Feedback When: 10AM – 4PM Where: Stubb’s BBQ Drinks & Eats: Yes & Yes (free) What: Great food, music, & drinks… The Palm Door on Sixth When: 11AM – 5PM Where: The Palm Door on 6th Drinks & Eats: Yes & Yes (free) What: Healthy options, eats, drinks, relaxed atmosphere The Brooklyn Country Cantina When: 11AM – 2AM Where: Licha’s Cantina Drinks & Eats: Yes & Yes (free) What: Live music, Brooklyn Brewery, eats & drinks Altercation Records 2016 BBQ When: TBD Where: The Vortex Drinks & Eats: Yes & Yes (free) What: Beer & BBQ. Punk Rock music. HYPE HOTEL When: 12PM – 6PM Where: Fair Market Drinks & Eats: Yes (free) & probably not What: Get your hands on a Hype M wristband, fills up quick. Always great. SXSW Puppy Party When: 12PM – 6PM Where: Lustre Pearl on Rainey Street Drinks & Eats: Free Titos Vodka, not sure about eats What: Titos & puppies everywhere! Please drink and adopt responsibly. Culture Collide: Guac ‘N’ Roll When: 12PM – 8PM Where: The Driskill Drinks & Eats: Not sure on drinks, guacamole eats! What: Artists (Nada Surf, Neon Indian) making guacamole, which may or may not sound appetizing…BUT there should be some free items to collect! AND GUAC! HYPE HOTEL When: 7:30PM – 2AM Where: Fair Market Drinks & Eats: Yes (free) & probably not What: Get your hands on a Hype M wristband, fills up quick. Always great. The illmore When: 12AM – 4AM Where: tracking that down… Drinks & Eats: Yes (free) & Maybe What: the place to be, if we see you there, we can both count our luck Sunday, 3/20 Sunday Brunch w. Crowded Floor & Friends T When: 11AM – 2PM Where: Gordough’s Doughnuts Downtown Drinks & Eats: What: RSVP on Facebook, complimentary drinks, more details to follow… Tacoland Hangover Brunch When: 1PM – 10PM Where: Spider House Drinks & Eats: Not sure about drinks but free Tacos, get there early! What: Music by Shakey Shakes
