SXSW Meet Ups, Tweet-Ups, Geek Parties and Events
I have been meeting a ton of new people that are going to SXSW. Are you going? Send me your twitter name or look for "Alex Harris" in the SXSW Registrant Directory. You can also find me on the SXSW Ning networking site.
As South By South West gets closer, there are a lot of social events popping up. Below is a list of meet-ups that I am considering so far. These events may or may not be listed on the SXSW website. I will also be in town for the Music portion as well. If there are any suggestions on events that I should consider going to. Post them here!
Hotel San Jose - 7:00 PM
2008 is the Year of Coworking! Meet the movers, shakers, and stirrers making it all happen!
Details: http://freelance.meetup.com/65/calendar/7166011/
Magnolia’s Cafe - 8:30am
Local breakfast, great people, start SXSW on a full stomach.
Details: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=20921710532
Kickball Kickoff
Palm Park - 10:30 am
KICK! is a fun, free playground-style kickball game that makes a great way for you to meet and mix with attendees of the Interactive festival.
Details: http://www.dashes.com/kick/
EllisLab Party
Moonshine Grill - 6:00pm
This is the "official" EllisLab community meet up!
Details: http://camp.ellislab.com/
16bit SXSW Party
Scoot Inn - 10:00pm
Sponsored by Joyent, Pownce, Rocketboom, ComicVine, Get Satisfaction, Laughing Squid, 30 Boxes and Dogster/Catster.
Details: http://sxswparty.com/2008/02/08/16bit-sxsw-interactive-party/
Ruby on Rails developers and enthusiasts Rec Room for pool, foosball, pinball, air hockey, PS3, Wii, XBox 360, and an all-around good time.
Details: http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/416846/
SXNW - South by Northwest Geek Fest Party
Iron Cactus - 11:00 PM
There will be plenty of free drinks and cool people to meet.
Details: http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/217376/
As South By South West gets closer, there are a lot of social events popping up. Below is a list of meet-ups that I am considering so far. These events may or may not be listed on the SXSW website. I will also be in town for the Music portion as well. If there are any suggestions on events that I should consider going to. Post them here!
Friday, March 7, 2008
Coworking Meetup at SXSWiHotel San Jose - 7:00 PM
2008 is the Year of Coworking! Meet the movers, shakers, and stirrers making it all happen!
Details: http://freelance.meetup.com/65/calendar/7166011/
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Social BreakfastMagnolia’s Cafe - 8:30am
Local breakfast, great people, start SXSW on a full stomach.
Details: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=20921710532
Kickball Kickoff
Palm Park - 10:30 am
KICK! is a fun, free playground-style kickball game that makes a great way for you to meet and mix with attendees of the Interactive festival.
Details: http://www.dashes.com/kick/
EllisLab Party
Moonshine Grill - 6:00pm
This is the "official" EllisLab community meet up!
Details: http://camp.ellislab.com/
16bit SXSW Party
Scoot Inn - 10:00pm
Sponsored by Joyent, Pownce, Rocketboom, ComicVine, Get Satisfaction, Laughing Squid, 30 Boxes and Dogster/Catster.
Details: http://sxswparty.com/2008/02/08/16bit-sxsw-interactive-party/
Monday, March 10, 2008
Austin On Rails SXSW Happy HourRuby on Rails developers and enthusiasts Rec Room for pool, foosball, pinball, air hockey, PS3, Wii, XBox 360, and an all-around good time.
Details: http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/416846/
SXNW - South by Northwest Geek Fest Party
Iron Cactus - 11:00 PM
There will be plenty of free drinks and cool people to meet.
Details: http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/217376/
Labels: southbysouthwest, sxsw
4 Comments:
Monday night is jam packed with events.
I also invite you to check out the PhizzPop party, co-hosted by Refresh Austin, at Maggie Mae's and the Great British Booze-up across the street at Shakespeare's.
What is a SXSW wristband and why would I need one if I have a music platinum pass already?
I don't think you need a wristband if you have a platinum.
RLF Booking/Requimme Mgmt
SXSW SHOWCASE March 21st
1AM The Dogs
12am Mad Juana
11pm Lady Dottie and The Diamonds
10pm WW
9pm Triple Cobra
8pm Maren Parusel
The Wave
408 east 6th Street
Austin Texas
The Dogs
This is the real Detroit rock Ala The Stooges and and MC5. The Swami (John Reis from RFTC) aired The Dogs live on his radio show and started a resurgence of this Iconic three piece band that is still as raw and fresh as it was in 1978. Just finished demos and are ready to hit the studio…Just wrapped a packed west coast and Northwest Tour. Slash your face!
www.myspace.com/thedetroitdogs
Mad Juana
Sami Yaffa from Hanoi Rocks / NY Dolls fame has a side band that brings a circus like visual experience…Think Gogol Bordello with a Gypsy fetish. They released their 2nd record last year and are hitting the road in between NY Dolls tours. Mad Juana are like a band of gypsies intent on entertaining the villagers. Watch your wallets and the wine cabinet. www.myspace.com/madjuana
Lady Dottie and The Diamonds
The band released its Debut CD in September and was immediately invited to CMJ. A staple in San Diego for more than a decade, Lady Dottie and the Diamonds are the regions premier blues rock and soul act. It's a dance party that goes all night. Think The Bell Rays meets Sharon Jones. www.myspace.com/ladydottieandthediamonds
Wild Weekend
Sounds like punk rock circa 1977, but led by three 20 something females and a guy drummer. They started off covering the L-A iconic punk band The Zeros (my brothers band), but now play originals. There's a strong buzz after six months of touring from San Diego to Seattle. DO NOT mistake this for "chick rock". www.myspace.com/wildweekend07
Maren Parusel
Pairing wistful pop melodies with the darker shadings of Indy folk and rock. From the nursery rhyme simplicity of "I Believe" to the Lennon-esque piano voicing of "Days in Universe"... Parusel wields a widely contrasting range of musical colors and textures to paint pictures of longing, lost love, and other non-terrestrial lyrical subjects - she is clearly avian, trapped in a human's body! She could quench your thirst for Cat Power or other pop desires.
www.myspace.com/likeabyrd
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