The Top 5 FREE parties of SXSW
Do you wanna party at SXSW but don’t have hundreds of dollars to spend on badges and alcohol at venues? Sick of RSVPing to parties that are probably going to suck?
Well my friends I have the solution the TOP 5 SXSW Free Parties (with RSVP links!) that will rock your world and get you slammed. I promise if you stick to these picks and avoid everything else your SXSW experience will be better than if you bought a Platinum Badge ;)
5. Do512/Demand Media/CLEAR Party, featuring Mike Relm, Mon. 03/15, 6:00PM @The Phoenix, 409 Colorado St http://do512.com/c/sx2010/event/2010/03/15/do512-demand-media-clear-interactive-party-feat-mike-relm
21+ Only. RSVP Required. Open Bar. VJ set by world renowned Mike Relm.DJ set by DJ Thibault. Visual Eye Candy provided by Mac and Cheez. Photo booth by Alison Narro. Featuring 42 Below Vodka. If you haven’t had the pleasure of seeing Mike Relm spin live you have no idea how amazing/beautiful the blending of music, film, and technology can be. Mike goes on at 8pm, this is the next generation of awesome see it live. #realtalk
4. Blend or Bust with Study Breaks Magazine, Saturday 3/20, 12:00PM- 6:00PM, 1308 E. 7th Street, http://www.studybreaks.com/blend-or-bust-rsvp
RSVP Required. Free Bud Light, Don Lucas Tequila, Treaty Oak Platinum Rum, VIP Prizes, Plucker’s, T-shirt Screen Printing, Margarita Machines, Super Awesome Photo Booth, MTV Cameras and LIVE feed. My dear friend Jon Ray (of whoisjonray.com fame) is celebrating his birthday like any local celebrity with massive amounts of booze and amazing live music. Proof of its awesomeness can be summed up in this Photobooth picture from last year’s party…
3. Do512 & Shiner Present: The Big One 2010, Sat. 03/20, 11:30AM-10:00PM, 4th Street Fort (4th & San Jacinto), 216 E. 4th St. http://do512.com/c/sx2010/event/2010/03/20/do512-presents-the-big-one-2010
21+ Only. RSVP Required. Free Drinks from Shiner and Deep Eddy Vodka (a brand new, Austin-based Sweet Tea-infused Vodka, launching during SXSW). If you are from Austin you know how LEGIT do512.com is, and if you aren’t then I strongly suggest you find out. (Note: The Location is where the old Fader Fort use to be aka a BIG FIELD OF AWESOME.)
2. Pure Volume House, 3/12 , 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20,-varies by normally 8:00PM- 4:00AM, 504 Trinity St. http://www.purevolume.com/thehouse/schedule
21+ Only. RSVP Required. + Pick up Lanyard for Entrance. Free Drink from Deep Eddy Sweet Tea Vodka, One Hope Wine, and Vida Tequila. And for your late night hunger Taco Bell will be providing Tacos. Yes, EVERY NIGHT of SXSW there is Free Booze and Entertainment @Purevolume House. I know it sounds insane, but 9 nights and 60+ bands coupled with a SWEET downtown location and TACOS makes PV the house you will probably end up at before you pass out. Watch out they can be dicks, so pick your lanyard up early and if they throw a VIP only night throw them the bird and go to…
1. Levi’s Fader Fort, 3/17, 18, 19, 20, 1:00PM-8:00PM, 1101 E. 5th Street http://www.thefader.com/levisfaderfort/
21+ Only. RSVP Required. + Pick up Lanyard for Entrance. Free Drinks from PEPSI! and Southern Comfort along with a bunch of free SWAG. They gave out Ray Bans last year… RAY FRIGGIN BANS. If you don’t go you are an idiot. This will BE where the party is ormayBE it will be where I am all weekend. ;)
