SXSW Interactive 2013 is going to be big this year, so don't miss out! Here is a SXSWi party list with brief details of the event and RSVP information. Find out which parties will fit into your schedule and come get the full SXSWi experience.
Rackspace
SXSW Startup Crawl 2013
3/7/2013
4PM
Capital Factory - 701 Brazos Street
16th Floor
signup via eventbrite
free
Free booze galore with shuttles running to all the startups
Austin Technology Council
Gateway Party
3/7/2013
6PM
ACL Live at the Moody theatre
Signup via ATC Website
Must be ATC Member- or a guest of an ATC member
Not any free drinks, but free shows and probably good acts to showcase
Spiceworks, Equitable Commercial Realty, Acton MBA
6th Annual Austin Tech Happy Hour SXSW Kickoff
3/7/2013
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Molotov - 719 West 6th Street
link
http://athhmar2013-es2002.eventbrite.com/?rank=21
This is traditionally one of the biggest happy hours of the year, every person that attends receives two free drink tickets.
This is traditionally one of the biggest happy hours of the year, every person that attends receives two free drink tickets.
It Works
Austin, Tx One Team One Mission: Don't Stop the Party!
3/7/2013
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Double Tree by Hilton- University Area - 1617 IH-35 North
link
This is your opportunity to bring your business to a whole 'notha level in 2013 y learning new It Works! business strategies, networking and even getting your wrap on!
SXSW Baby!
SXSW Baby! Pub Crawl
3/7/2013
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Bungalow - 92 Rainey St.
no RSVP
free
You do not need a ticket or an RSVP, just swing by! Downloading the app will be helpful on the crawl.
Spreadfast
SXSpreadfast Bash
3/8/2013
6PM
Speakeasy - 412 Congress Ave., 1st Floor
sign up via link
Must manage social for your brand
3 floors of bars, networking with the biggest brands in social, bowling and a special guest DJ.
3 floors of bars, networking with the biggest brands in social, bowling and a special guest DJ.
Cafe Press
CafePress SXSW Shindig
3/8/2013
4-7PM
Bourbon Girl - 212 East 6th Street
eventbrite signup
Full for now but you can still get on the wait list
Jeff Pulver
State of NOW (#140conf) SXSW Cocktail Party 2013
3/8/2013
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Lanai - 422 Congress Ave
link
Full on free passes but you can purchase VIP for $30
AGLCC
BigGay Kickoff Party
3/8/2013
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Oilcan Harry's - 211 W 4th St
link
Celebrate the start of SXSW 2013 with your LGBT friends and family! RSVP in the link to ensure your free drinks and one of a kind Very Important Gay badge!
The Appy Awards
Appy Cocktail Party + Awards
3/8/2013
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
AT&T Conference Center - 1900 University Ave (at W 20th St)
no RSVP
free
The cocktail party celebrates winning work of year and the growing App industry.
SXSW
The Interactive Mix at Six
3/8/2013
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Haven - 409 Colorado St (at W 5th St)
link
The premier networking mixer of the Interactive Festival, the Mix at Six never disappoints. Come enjoy food, drink and new connections. You just may meet your next big idea!
Frog Design and Microsoft
SXSWi Official Opening Party
3/8/2013
8:00 - 11:00pm
Palmer Events Center - 900 Barton Springs Rd
link
Free shuttles from the Convention Center
Karaoke World Cup
TechKaraoke SXSWi 2013
3/8/2013
8:00 PM - 2:00 AM
The Stage on Sixth, 508 East 6th St.
link
To sign up to compete follow the link
GoToMeeting
GoToMeeting Happy Hour
3/8/2013
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The Ranch - 710 W 6th St
link
http://www.garysguide.com/events/t9cgs9g/GoToMeeting-Happy-Hour
Come "meet" up with fellow SXSW-goers and enjoy a happy hour 21+, badge needed
Come "meet" up with fellow SXSW-goers and enjoy a happy hour 21+, badge needed
Rackspace
The Open Cloud Experience
3/8/2013
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Champions - 300 E 4th St (betn Trinity St & San Jacinto Blvd)
link
Join Rackspace for the Open Cloud Experience kick-off. Food & Drinks will be provided.
Ignite Social Media and Expion Social Software
4th Annual Ignite Social Media Party
3/8/2013
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Molotov - 719 West 6th Street
link
Tasty BBQ sandwiches, drinks, and the first chance to gather in a low key environment with your friends. You must register in the link for PRIVATE ACCESS from 7:00p-10:00p (no SXSW badge required)
Adobe, Microsoft, The Node Firm, Kendo UI
2013 Open Web SXSW Pool Party
3/9/2013
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Stay posted for location.
link
Signup at the bottom of the page
Info and party information should be emailed later once the RSVP list is full
Tech By Superwomen
Tech By Superwomen / SXSW
3/9/2013
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Empire - 606 E 7th St
link
Women Only Event
Tara-Nicholle Nelson CEO, RETHINK Multimedia
Beauty Bar X 2013
3/9/2013
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Vince Young Steakhouse - 301 San Jacinto Boulevard
link
Women Only Event
Carnegie Mellon University
Innovation City
3/9/2013
9:00 PM
Meduse Lounge - 219 Congress Ave
link
Dj duo Tracksploitation, Free Drinks, Hors D' oeuvres and plenty of funtastic surprises!
gdgt
gdgt live in Austin
3/9/2013
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
The Hype Hotel - 301 Brazos Street
free
http://gdgtliveinaustin2013-es2002.eventbrite.com/?rank=5
No badge required, first few hundred folks get free t-shirt! Come have a drink and check out some of the hottest gear and services around.
No badge required, first few hundred folks get free t-shirt! Come have a drink and check out some of the hottest gear and services around.
Xceptional HR & Reputation Capital Management
Social Siesta 2013
3/9/2013
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Malverde - 400A West 2nd Street
link
Join wait list or buy ticket and kick back with a cocktail and light apps.
CEA, .CO
Tech Cocktail's SXSW Startup Celebration
3/9/2013
6:00 PM
The Stage on Sixth - 508 East 6th Street
link
http://techcocktailsxsw2013-es2002.eventbrite.com/?rank=1
Cocktails and celebrate some of the worlds hottest startups on the grand stage at SXSW.
Cocktails and celebrate some of the worlds hottest startups on the grand stage at SXSW.
CampaignTech
I'm Techie and I Know It Happy Hour
3/9/2013
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Bourbon Girl - 212 East 6th Street
link
CampaignTech will provide the drinks, you bring the fun.
Copyblogger Media
Another Indelicate Diversion
3/9/2013
8:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Buffalo Billiards - 201 E 6th St
link
A free open bar will be held from 9pm - 10pm, and plenty of surprises throughout the night are going to keep things... interesting. Also, please note that our little parties usually grow a line that stretches around the block, so get there early if you want to join the fun. (no badge required)
AltPress
Bonus Round Party
3/9/2013
7-10PM
Palmer Events Center
link
A free, all ages event featuring performances by Frank Turner and his full band, The Sleeping Souls, and Hopeless Records newcomers Driver Friendly.
Sennheiser and Paste Magazine
Sennheiser + Paste Interactive Studio & Lounge
3/10/2013
12-6PM
The Black Heart Bar- 86 rainey Street
link
Fashionext
Fashionext Lounge at SxSW
3/10/2013
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Fogo de Chao - 309 East 3rd Street
no RSVP
Check out all the latest in tech and fashion, while enjoying a bite to eat and a drink on us!
Fandango
SXSW Interactive + Film Fusion Party
3/10/2013
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
The Stage - 508 E 6th Street
link
SapientNitro
SapientNitro SXSW Party
3/10/2013
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
The Parish Austin - 214 E. 6th Street
link
Badge Required, DJ Spider and FREE BOOZE
3M and Yappem
Mashable MashBash
3/10/2013
9:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Speakeasy - 412 Congress Ave
link
Badge Required, good music, socializing and digital inspiration!
Aereo
Open Bar with Aereo
3/10/2013
4:00PM - 7:00PM
StubHub Live @ Old School - 401 E 6th St
no RSVP
Join us for drinks and demos and find out why Aereo is the coolest thing to happen to television since the TV.
Chevrolet
Allhat V: Cowboys & Cowgirls Gone Wild
3/10/2013
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Guero's Taco Bar - 1412 Congress Ave
link
#Allhat5
Wayin
Wayin Party SXSWi
3/10/2013
8:30PM
Haddingtons - 601 W 6th St (at Nueces St)
bd@wayin.com
Use link to contact member of sales team for an official invite and we’ll get you on the list and insure you receive details once they are solidified.
MoPub, Metamarkets, Prolific Interactive
SXSWi Party
3/10/2013
8:00 PM - 11:55 PM
Icenhaeurs - 83 Rainey St.
link
Franklin BBQ to eat, great cocktails & a raffle!
Livefyre
2013 SXSW Fyrebash
3/10/2013
8:00 PM - 11:30 PM
TenOak - 409 Colorado St
link
Rock out with fellow SXSW geeks and music lovers and be prepared to dance, drink (did we mention the open bar?) and be downright merry.
Sennheiser and Paste Magazine
Sennheiser + Paste Interactive Studio & Lounge
3/11/2013
12-6PM
The Black Heart Bar- 86 rainey Street
link
Las Vegas Tech Community
VegasTech SXSW Party
3/11/2013
8PM
Red 7 - 611 E 7th St
link and eventbrite
Capital Factory
Epic Office Hours
3/11/2013
1-5PM
Omni Hotel 16th Floor - Capital Factory
eventbrite signup
Learn startup skills.
PwC Advisory
Official SXSW 2013 Internet of Things Meetup - Man Meet Machine
3/11/2013
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Empire - 606 E 7th St
link
#IoTmeetup
SageScape
Privacy & Innovation Meet Up at SXSW
3/11/2013
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Empire - 606 E 7th St
link
Refreshments, brainstorming and networking!
Fashion's Collective, Projective Space, Fashion Digital Daily
Fashion Brain Bar
3/11/2013
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
W Hotel Austin (on the terrace) - 200 Lavaca Street
link
The Fashion Brain Bar is for industry professionals only and extremely limited, so please RSVP early. If tickets are Sold Out, please add yourself to the waiting list. Once tickets become available, we will contact you to let you know you can finalize your RSVP. (no fee, no badge required)
Covert Curiosity and Ender Productions
Covert Curiosity and Ender Productions Second Annual Kickoff Party
3/11/2013
2pm-2am
Hotel Vegas - 1500 E 6th St
link
Two stages inside and a silent disco party outside. Free booze and free food. Lineup to be announced.
Townsquare Media
Townsquare Media Happy Hour
3/11/2013
7:30 PM to 11:00 PM
Moonshine Grill - 303 Red River St
link
Kick off your night with free booze, free food and an exclusive DJ set by Dirty Projectors!
Sennheiser and Paste Magazine
Sennheiser + Paste Interactive Studio & Lounge
3/12/2013
12-6pm
The Black Heart Bar- 86 rainey Street
link
Media Temple
Media Temple SXSWi Closing Party
3/12/2013
8:30PM-2AM
Stubb’s - 801 Red River St.
link
Sign up at website to try and snag a VIP pass!
Bloomfire
The Interactive Awards Pre-Party and Ceremony
3/12/2013
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Hilton Downtown - 500 E 4th St
link
Badge required, enjoy drinks and food while speculating on award winners.
theMIX agency + BUTROS
Body High Rooftop Party
3/12/2013
9:00 PM
Speakeasy Rooftop - 412 Congress Ave.
link
FREE RSVP - LIMITED CAPACITY (RSVP DOES NOT GUARANTEE ENTRY)
Project SXSW
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