🎉 SXSW Kickoff + F1 Concerts + Westlake's Big Win!

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03.12.2026  |  The Weekend Guide  |  Subscribe

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Events

Thu, Mar 12
Odd Mob | 9 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. | The Concourse Project
Franc Moody | 8 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | Radio/East
Thu, Mar 12, 10 PM – Fri, Mar 13
Suzy Sheer, Damon R | 10 p.m. – 7 a.m. | Regal Rooms
Thu, Mar 12, 10:40 PM – Fri, Mar 13
SXSW Expo 2026 | 10:40 p.m. – 1 a.m. | Austin Convention Center
Fri, Mar 13, 5 PM – Sat, Mar 14
Road To Austin Showcase (FREE W/ RSVP) | 5 p.m. – 2 a.m. | The Courtyard ATX Live Music & Event Venue
Fri, Mar 13
Friday the 13th Market | 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. | The Buzz Mill
BALANCED BREAKFEST 2026 | Austin Showcase • DAY 1 • During SxSW | 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. | Woody's Bar
Tele Novella | 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. | Radio/East
Chrissy Chlapecka | 8:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. | Cheer Up Charlies
Austin Rhythm Revival 2026 | 5 p.m. | Bull's Irish Pub
Fri, Mar 13, 6 PM – Sun, Mar 15
Experience Incendia: Austin, TX | 6 p.m. – 1 a.m. | Carson Creek Ranch
Fri, Mar 13, 9 PM – Sat, Mar 14
Silva Bumpa | 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. | Kingdom
Sat, Mar 14, 11 AM – 3 PM
Coca-Cola Sips & Sounds Music Festival | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park
Sat, Mar 14, 11 AM – 5 PM
KhushFest '26: The Austin Color Festival | 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Republic Square
Sat, Mar 14, 2 PM – Wed, Mar 18
Kiss Me, I'm Irish! Austin St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl | 2 p.m. – 2 a.m. | Happy Chicks
Sat, Mar 14
REVOLT House Austin | 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. | Vulcan Gas Company
The Austin HotBox Comedy Show | 8 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. | Power Smoke
Sat, Mar 14, 9 PM – Sun, Mar 15
Amelie Lens | 9 p.m. – 12 a.m. | The Concourse Project
Leoni Torres | 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. | Agave Club
Sun, Mar 15
NOT SO FUN WKND - Austin | 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. | Regal Rooms
Surfbort | 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. | Radio/East
Shapel Lacey | 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. | Cap City Comedy Club

What's Going On

Arts
*Film festival fever.* Catch Clint Bentley's "Train Dreams," up for four Academy Awards, as it premieres at SXSW, exploring love and loss in early America. Read more →
*Festival fever.* SXSW is about to take over downtown Austin with a revamped layout and new clubhouses, so get ready for a jam-packed weekend of creativity and connection! Read more →
*Racing and rhythms.* Get ready for an electrifying weekend as Post Malone and Maroon 5 headline concerts during the F1 US Grand Prix at COTA! Read more →
*Happy reunion!* Just in time for SXSW, the Austin band Peelander-Z has recovered their stolen van, proving that good karma exists! Read more →
*Dance delight.* In response to Timothée Chalamet's comments, Ballet Austin is offering free tickets to anyone named Timothée, adding a fun twist to the arts scene! Read more →
*Documentary dive.* Explore the intriguing story of the "Cornbread Mafia" at SXSW, shedding light on America's largest marijuana syndicate. Read more →
*Glamour and glitz.* Experience the dazzling rendition of “The Great Gatsby” at Bass Concert Hall, promising a night filled with 1920s flair! Read more →
Outdoors
*A splash of disappointment.* Barton Springs Pool's reopening has been delayed, now slated for later than expected, so keep those swim trunks handy for a future date! Read more →
*Nature's wonder.* The beloved Athena, a great horned owl, is back at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, ready to charm visitors with her new brood! Read more →
Try This
*Community spirit.* Check out how Cynthia Bentley’s nonprofit is making a difference in Hays County, providing essential resources and support for families in need. Read more →
*Festival fun.* Discover 23 exciting SXSW events that don’t require a badge, making it easy for everyone to join in on the festivities this weekend! Read more →
Sports
*Hoops hype.* The Westlake boys basketball team is riding high after clinching a spot in the state finals, following their girls' team’s impressive 40-0 season. Read more →

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