SXSW: The Local's Way

In other words, how to do SXSW events the free way. I'm FINALLY home for SXSW and can't WAIT to do some of these events. I've lined out as many free and fun events I could find for the weeks. There are a few in particular that I'm SO EXCITED to go to. Kicking off with Austin Film Studios Award Ceremony After Party last night,

and another kickoff tomorrow with SXSW Interactive at the Long Center, Palmer Event Center, and Austin Convention Center. Can't wait!

Saturday, March 9th

Noon-11pm - NASA's James Webb Telescope Exhibit, Long Center, Free, Four stories high, 12,000 pounds

Noon-8pm - SXSW Gaming Expo, Palmer Events Center, Free, Enough said for teenage boys

11am-6pm SXSW Create 2013, outdoors adjacent to Austin Convention Center, Free, Teaching how to solder, no focus camera technology presentation

Sunday, March 10th

Noon-11pm - NASA's James Webb Telescope Exhibit, Long Center, Free, Four stories high, 12,000 pounds

Noon-8pm - SXSW Gaming Expo, Palmer Events Center, Free, Enough said for teenage boys

11am-6pm SXSW Create 2013, outdoors adjacent to Austin Convention Center, Free, Teaching how to solder, no focus camera technology presentation

Monday, March 11th

Tuesday, March 12th

11am-6pm Vintage Clothing Arcade 2013, Valhalla, Free, Vintage clothing and music

Wednesday, March 13th

All am, W Austin, $5 donation, hosted by KGSR:

6:30am My Jerusalem 
7 Amy Cook
7:30 The Lumineers
8 M. Ward
8:30 Ben Kweller
9 Michael Kiwanuka
9:30am Bob Schneider w/ The Tosca String Quartet

11am - Mackelmore, Tegan, & Sara, Waterloo, Free, Arrive early

2pm-2am Band Lineup, Upper Decks, Free

Thursday, March 14th

All am, W Austin, $5 donation, hosted by KGSR:

6 Nakia
6:30 Elle King
7 Bahamas
7:30 Jimmy Cliff
8 Rhett Miller
8:30 Blitzen Trapper
9 Ingrid Michaelson
9:30 Delta Spirit

4-7pm Band line up, Patagonia, Free

Noon-5pm Twangfest, Broken Spoke, Free

12pm-6pm, SXSW Music Gear Expo, Austin Convention Center Hall 5, Free

1:30pm-4:30pm, Macklemore signing at SXSW Music Gear Expo, Austin Convention Center Hall 5, Free

2pm-2am Band Lineup, Upper Decks, Free

3:30pm-8pm Band Lineup, Auditorium Shores, Free

Friday, March 15th

All am, W Austin, $5 donation, hosted by KGSR:

6:30 ZZ Ward
7 Graffiti6
7:30 Fun.
8 Walk The Moon
8:30 Nada Surf
9 Tom Morello
9:30 Charlie Mars
10am: James Mercer of The Shins

12pm-5pm Band lineup, Doc's Motorworks, Free

12pm-6pm, SXSW Music Gear Expo, Austin Convention Center Hall 5, Free

4-7pm Band line up, Patagonia, Free

2pm-2am Band Lineup, Upper Decks, Free

3:30pm-8pm Band Lineup, Auditorium Shores, Free

Saturday, March 16th

All am, W Austin, $5 donation, hosted by KGSR:

8 Kat Edmonson
8:30 Yellow Ostrich
9 Ben Howard
9:30 Ed Sheeran
10 Givers
10:30 Citizen Cope
11 Keane

12pm-5pm Band lineup, Doc's Motorworks, Free

4-7pm Band line up, Patagonia, Free

Noon-5pm Twangfest, Broken Spoke, Free
Noon-7pm Ramble Creek Day Show, La Patisserie, Free

12pm-6pm, SXSW Music Gear Expo, Austin Convention Center Hall 5, Free

2pm-2am Band Lineup, Upper Decks, Free

3:30pm-8pm Band Lineup, Auditorium Shores, Free

Sunday, March 17th

Monday, March 18th

Don't forget the whole smorgasbord of free SXSW events including interactive, music, expos, and more. Some are listed above, but not all.

KGSR Parking Details: To enter the broadcast, take the stairs at the corner of 2nd and Lavaca that lead up to the ACL Live at Moody Theater. Then head left towards the W Austin. There are several paid parking options, including valet at the hotel, the City Hall garage at 2nd and Caesar Chavez, and the Amli located across the street from the W Austin. Entry is not guaranteed so make sure to arrive early.