South by Southwest has the potential to be one of the best weeks, even without a badge.
Story by Mandie Meier
SXSW seems stressful on the outside. However, the week can be a lot simpler than the chaos lets one believe. Attending shows early, RSVP-ing and being prepared is key to making a badge-less South by Southwest worthwhile. ORANGE Magazine has accumulated a list of the top free, cheap and open music events happening in Austin this week.
DOWNTOWN:
Buzzfeed and Good Omens presents: Hell YAAAAS
When: Sunday, March 10
Where: 604 Driskill Street
Requirements: RSVP
Photo courtesy of RSVP page
KVRX x SXSW
When: Monday, March 11
Where: Beerland, Texas (Red River Street)
Requirements: 18+, RSVP
Photo courtesy of Beerland
Photo courtesy of Stereogum
Photo courtesy of RSVP page
Photo courtesy of RSVP page
Waterloo Records Day Parties – 6th and Lamar
When: March 13, 14 & 15
Where: 6th and Lamar
Requirements: None
Photo courtesy of @waterloorecords
REVOLT House
Who: DMX, Flipp Dinero, YFN Lucci, and more
When: Thursday, March 14
Where: Vulcan Gas Company
Requirements: 21+, RSVP
Photo courtesy of RSVP page
Mad Decent x Fki 1st present: Good Gas
When: Thursday, March 14
Where: Buffalo Billiards
Requirements: RSVP
Photo courtesy of @maddecent
New Future Volcom
When: March 15 & 16
Where: The Volcom Garden, 1209 E. 6th Street
Requirements: RSVP
Photo courtesy of event page
Photo courtesy of @sxswtakeover
Photo courtesy of @sxswtakeover
WEST CAMPUS:
Weird SXSW
When: Saturday, March 9
Where: Eden House Co-Op
Requirements: $3 Suggested Donation
Photo courtesy of Do512
PorchFire Fest
When: Sunday, March 10
Where: 1105 W 22 ½ Street
Requirements: $5 Cover
Photo courtesy of Do512
Community Records Unofficial Showcase
When: Friday, March 15
Where: Hole In The Wall
Requirements: None
Photo courtesy of Facebook page
RAINEY:
Doc Martens Pop-Up Store
When: March 13, 14 & 15
Where: Container Bar
Requirements: 21+, RSVP
Photo courtesy of Doc Martens
SOUTHEAST AUSTIN:
South By Hikes Fest
Who: Treaders, Wander, Florals, and more
When: Tuesday, March 12
Where: Whip In
Requirements: RSVP
Photo courtesy of RSVP page
UNKNOWN:
No Badges with The Nu Wave & Open Source (LINE UP TBA)
When: Saturday, March 16
Where: Unknown; instructions for access e-mailed the day of.
Requirements: 18+ to dance, 21+ to drink, RSVP
Photo courtesy of @thenuwavesound
