When it comes to SXSW, Austinist is here to help you tease out the free parties that are actually worth their salt. One such event holds the moniker of "Killer Tofu" - delicious! Sponsored by tech company HP, media blog I Guess I'm Floating, and the Brooklyn acoustic video phenomena Big Ugly Yellow Couch, this party has got it all. Notably: free entry, no wristband/badge/RSVP needed, centrally located at Lipstick24 (7th & Red River), a rocking lineup, and Flying Dog ales til they're gone! more ›

It seems like people start talking about SXSW earlier every year, doesn’t it? Well, maybe that’s just because talk of free shows, possibly free booze and tons of interesting bands is just plain interesting. To that end, both Homeslice Pizza and the Colab Artspace have announced limited details about the day parties they’re planning on throwing during March. more ›

This is what SXSW free day parties are all about. Twelve bands, two venues, and short sets so that you can see as much as you can stomach. Forcefield and Terrorbird are having their blow-out at Emo’s and Emo’s Jr. on the first day of SXSW, kicking things off with quite a bang. more ›