Music on the Trail

The Trail Foundation is bringing music to your ears along the trail during SXSW. multiple trail spots | multiple dates

Hair of the 3-Legged Dog Day Party

The Austin Chronicle is back with their legendary day party named after office tripaw, Hank. Lineup includes Surfbort, Yard Act, Chief Cleopatra, and TC Superstar. Supports Austin Pets Alive!. Hotel Vegas | March 18

SXSW Free Community Events

No badge? No problem! Enjoy Flatstock poster expo, free live music, and more. Info | Ongoing

South by San Jose

A local favorite during the fest, this concert is free and open to everyone and includes a local vendor market, bites from Jo’s Coffee, and more. Hotel San Jose | Now through Sunday

Crawfish Boil

Cover Fest is bringing your favorite tunes to you with cover bands like Departure (Journey) and Return of the Mac (Fleetwood Mac) and others. Dreamland | Saturday

Babes Fest

Party with atxGALS and celebrate women in art and business. Enjoy a guided meditation by Taylor Ellison, entrepreneur talks, drinks and other surprises. The Cathedral | Saturday

Snout by Snoutwest

Get outta town and party with the pigs at Central Texas Pig Rescue. Info | Sunday

Puppy Party

Join Vodka for Dog People, Tito’s, and PrideBites for a puppy party benefiting Save an Angel. Lustre Pearl East | Sunday

Up Next: Living Room Sound Check

The W Austin is hosting a new music series called Living Room Sound Check and it’s kicking off on Wednesday, March 23 with Nichole Wagner and host Trevor Scott from CBS! Free to attend, donations for SIMS Foundation encouraged. Info