All of the fun parties that take place during SXSW are calling your name! Embrace the action and Get A Sitter, to go out with your significant other and your friends and see some bands! There is SO MUCH going on in this city, embrace it. In honor of our family over at Do512, here are some events to check out without the kids.

Monday, Mar. 16:

– STRANGE BREW 4 with Thee Oh Sees & more @Hotel Vegas
One of the biggest annual parties is back and taking over Hotel Vegas and Volsted Lounge from 2 p.m. – 2 a.m. RSVP here for free entry.

– The Spotify House – Day Two featuring Run the Jewels, The Vaccines & more
Enjoy a day party at Spotify House that starts with SoulCycle at 9:30 a.m. and ends with Run the Jewels at 5 p.m. Free with RSVP here.

Tuesday, Mar. 17:

— 101X Live Broadcasts @ Buffalo Billiards
101X will be downtown in the heart of all things SXSW, broadcasting live from Buffalo Billiard’s with interviews, performances, and maybe even a few surprise guests in between all the scheduled stuff. Toby, Trevin, Deidre & Chillville’s Monty will be holding down the fort, talking to local bands, SXSW showcase artists, and we might even throw in a comedian for good measure. Free, open to the public. Shows start at 1 p.m.

— The Octopus Project! And Friends! @ Spiderhouse Cafe & Ballroom
Join the Octopus Project, Peelander-Z, Paper Lions and many more bands at this free day show for all ages from noon – 7 p.m. RSVP here.

Wednesday, Mar. 18:

— CouchTrippin featuring Charles Bradley & more @Container Bar
Lagunitas is hosting a party with killer bands, entertainment from their Beer Circus, and their brews on draft. RSVP here so you can hear Charles Bradley, Delta Spirit, King Tuff, Heartless Bastards, the winner of the NPR Tiny Desk Contest, and their Fearless Leader Tony Magee. Parties are 21+ over only, with valid ID. Be sure to show up early ‘cuz RSVP only gets you on the list … once the party’s full, it’s full.

— B & O’s BBQ Day Party @ Lambert’s
Enjoy an afternoon of music, BBQ and beer! This year’s event will feature performances by Blank Range, Hippo Campus, Kaleo, Night Terrors of 1927, Public Access T.V., WALKING SHAPES and Will Butler. Music will start at noon and last until 6pm. Entry is free and open to the public, no RSVP required. BBQ and drinks will be available for purchase. 21+ only.

Thursday, Mar. 19:

— Heartbreak Banquet featuring Willie Nelson & Family @ Willie Nelson’s Ranch
The annual Heartbreaker Banquet returns to Willie Nelson’s “Luck, TX” with an amazing lineup of artists including Hurray For The Riff Raff, Nikki Lane, Leon Bridges, Heartless Bastards, Delta Spirit and more. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased online here.

— BrooklynVegan Day Party – Day One featuring METZ & More @ Red 7
You can check out this free, all ages show featuring METZ, Octopus Project, Speedy Ortiz, and more. RSVP here.

Friday, Mar. 20:

—The Windish Agency Annual Day Party with ODESZA & More @ Mohawk Austin
All are welcome to House of Vans at the Mohawk day parties and night showcases. Every day party is FREE and open to the public with priority entrance given to SXSW badge-holders and wristbands followed by public guests. RSVP here & check out the full lineup.

— Wow! High Five! 2015 Showcase featuring Calliope Musicals & more @ Spiderhouse Cafe & Ballroom
CHARGED.fm & Atypical Beasts Agency present a great lineup of music including Flavor Raid, Ghost Wolves, Calliope Musicals and more. Free with RSVP here.

Saturday, Mar. 21

— Rachael Ray’s Feedback Party 2015 with Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros @Stubb’s
Rachael Ray and John Cusimano’s signature Feedback Festival is back, taking over Stubb’s BBQ in Austin, TX for another jaw-dropping day party. Expect an incredible lineup and unbelievable food & drinks. Feedback is completely free and open to the public. You must be 21+ to enter, no exceptions. Entry is first-come, first-served and space is extremely limited. RSVP here.

— Do512 Presents The Big One featuring Gang of Four & more @ Empire Control Room
Now in it’s 9th year, Do512’s “The Big One” is one of the most anticipated parties of SX Week, as well as Do512’s biggest party of the year. This year’s diverse lineup features Post-Punk legends Gang of Four, to some of the best up-and-coming bands from around the world such as Diarrhea Planet, July Talk, Palma Violets and Songhoy Blues. RSVP here for free entry.

 

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Have fun out there!