Unofficial Parties & Free Shows to See During South by Southwest

The Chronicle’s recommended concerts for the coming week

"...here. And for official performer picks during South by Southwest 2023, check out our “​​Field Guide to 80 Essential..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Free Stuff to Do at South by Southwest

No badge, no wristband, no problem

"...representing different MLS clubs battle onstage. Experience live FIFA e-sports and find the ultimate North American FIFA player. VRROOM..."

March 3, 2023 SXSW Post by Joelle DiPaolo

Satellite Bistro & Bar

"...a cozy bar with a flat-screen TV tuned to sports that is visible but not obtrusive. On a recent..."

June 4, 2010 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Cedar Park, Over Ice

Southwest Sports Group's high-powered campaign to win voter approval for an ice rink/concert complex could "put Cedar Park on the map."

"...-- to win an election in Cedar Park. But Southwest Sports Group is thickly laying on the campaign charm..."

Nov. 1, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...That project ain't dead yet, apparently; Bryan Perez of Southwest Sports Group, parent company of the Stars, says his..."

Feb. 28, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Dancing About Architecture

Fastball gains velocity, Herring swims upstream, and Spoon's new single is ripe for consumption

"...while in Austin he may have been considered the group's main man, to the rest of the world, Scalzo..."

Aug. 9, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

TikTok Talents, Metal Gods and Comedy Provocateurs Added as SXSW Keynotes and Speakers

With a week to go, the fest expands its speaker and podcast list

"...Think that you had your South by Southwest schedule set? Well, throw that draft calendar out, as..."

March 1, 2022 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Hit Brewery Row to Choose Your Own Austin FC Home Match Beer Adventure

How to get a little matchy-matchy with the city's first top-tier sports club and its many superb beer options

"...of Kansas City, but when the city’s first top-tier sports club finally debuts in North Austin mid-June, supporters will..."

June 18, 2021 Features Feature by Eric Puga

Storyteller

Talking turkey with X-Ray

"...Ray Davies will be delivering this year's South by Southwest keynote address. When Carney learns I've been assigned to..."

March 16, 2001 Music Feature by Mindy LaBernz

Now Speaking at SXSW: Ozzy Osbourne, Trent Reznor, Janelle Monae

Plus: St. Vincent, Carrie Brownstein, Judd Apatow, Desus & Mero

"...you that a prince were coming to South by Southwest, you’d probably guess Harry. More exciting, the conference rolls..."

Feb. 11, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Garth Brooks to Keynote SXSW

DMC, Warren G, and T.I. also added as conference speakers

"...South by Southwest has roped in Garth Brooks for a keynote conversation..."

March 2, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Second SXSW 2019 Band List

Black Midi, Jealous of the Birds, Deerhunter, and 247 others

"...UK’s capital city. As such, they epitomize South by Southwest’s second band list, which is notably light on star..."

Nov. 28, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Music: Mega Third List

L7, the Cult, Loretta Lynn and 556 more added to the Fest

"...South By Southwest beefs up its 2016 Music lineup this morning with..."

Jan. 12, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

SXSW List No. 7

Music fest drafts Dion, Børns, Sun Kil Moon, Faust and 143 more

"...South by Southwest continues stocking up for next month’s convergence. Today’s new..."

Feb. 12, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Eco Lineup Grows

Monsanto Q&A added to growing speaker list

"...The South by Southwest announcements keep coming. Hot on the heels of major..."

July 28, 2015 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Finding Relief at a Wrestling Show

One music writer trades South By for suplexes

"...Entertainment that on the final day of South by Southwest, when damn near everybody around Austin preoccupied themselves with..."

March 18, 2014 Sports Post by Luke Winkie

The Top 10 Austin News Milestones of 2018

Days like these

"...75-year-old Esperanza Herrera. At that point, during South by Southwest, the shaken city knew a serial killer was loose..."

Dec. 28, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Page Two: R.I.P.

Edwin 'Bud' Shrake and Stephen Bruton

"...Bud Shrake – a great storyteller, novelist, sportswriter, golfer, screenwriter, journalist, essayist, playwright, friend, "as told to"..."

May 15, 2009 Column by Louis Black

aGLIFF 2019 Announces Full Lineup, Including Trixie Mattel Documentary

Gay Chorus Deep South to open jampacked fest schedule

"...where Tania's grandmother believed the entity landed. As the group travels, their world and emotional states become increasingly heightened..."

July 17, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music

Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival

"...roads lead to Austin come March 13-18. South by Southwest Music 2023 invites over 1,400 artists to play on..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Serious GAME

For the Austin Outlaws, the game is the only thing

"...The hot media buzz over Austin women's sports these days is Chicks on Roller Skates. They're on..."

June 2, 2006 Sports Feature by Kevin Brass

Austin at Very High Speed

The who, what, where, when, and why of Formula One racing

"...Formula One. It doesn't matter whether you like those sports or not; that's a fact."..."

July 9, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

New to Town? Here Are Nine of the Biggest News Stories Affecting Locals.

A primer on Austin politics

"...is being held up in court as conservative, anti-union groups – plus our own state leaders – have sought..."

Aug. 30, 2018 News Post by News Staff

How Do You Formulate a Grand Prix?

The race to nail down an F1 deal involves multiple entities

"...to the post-race celebrations on Sunday. The Austin F1 group estimates 300,000 visitors across the weekend, including 120,000 for..."

Nov. 19, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Two-Wheeled Texas

Bikers' best bets on the highways and byways

"...with sass and class throughout the weekend. www.bigstarburlesque.com. Bikinis Sports Bar & Grill It’s a sports bar! It’s a..."

June 13, 2008 Features Feature by Angela Armstrong

Election 2004 Updates

The latest electoral happenings in Central Texas, updated daily

"...alone 'til the next election. But to the small group of teachers and parents gathered at Ridgetop Elementary School..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature

Gung Ho

Q&A with punk priestess Patti Smith.

"...Last March, after South by Southwest, the Chronicle printed an interview that 107.1 KGSR Program..."

March 31, 2000 Music Feature by Jody Denberg

Termagant Homosexuals...

"...data suggesting the growing populace of Hispanics in the Southwest, the Hispanic community cannot unite itself to be an..."

May 23, 1997 Column

Hyde Park Theatre's The Wolves

This fun, honest, real production of Sarah DeLappe’s play zeroes in on the best part of playing a sport: being on a team

"...bragging, but totally bragging). The apex of my brief sports career consisted of winning second place in the state..."

Oct. 6, 2017 Arts Review by T. Lynn Mikeska

Soccer Watch

The U.S. stumbles in World Cup Qualifying, and more

"...at Honduras in the opening game of the final group stage, after taking a brief lead in the first..."

Feb. 8, 2013 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

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