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Friday, March 12

1. Break Bread for Brad

   Mark your calendars for Break Bread For Brad at this year's SXSW Interactive Festival. Friday March 12th, 5pm-8pm at the Mohawk. It's not a wake, but a celebration, and hopefully we can continue the welcome gathering to open SXSW in future years. All who knew (or even knew of) Brad are welcome.

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   5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
   The Mohawk

2. The Mix at Six

   Soft launch into the 2010 SXSW Interactive Festival experience with the Friday Night Mix at Six. This official pre-party provides a great opportunity to reconnect with old friends and make new connections. Enjoy great views of downtown Austin from the rooftop deck and expanded room to network in the adjoining Tap Room!

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   6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
   Six Lounge and The Tap Room

3. TechSet Party

   This Friday SXSW kickoff party unites the digerati as they channel their inner Fame Monster by reviving a decade of style and glamour that made the social elite go ga ga.

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   7:00 PM to
   TBA

4. The Hive Awards

   The Hive Awards honor “the Unsung Heroes of the Internet.” The people who do the heavy lifting but rarely get any credit. Extended entry deadline: Feb. 15th. Enter @ http://www.hiveawards.com

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   8:00 PM to
   Red Seven Patio

5. Ustream.TV Party

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   8:00 PM to
   The Phoenix Ultra Lounge

6. AMODA Digital Showcase

   The Austin Museum of Digital Art presents a party featuring live electronic music and visual art. Expect video projections, interactive installations, and a Laptop Battle with musicians competing to outperform one another in a series of elimination rounds. Free for SXSW Interactive badgeholders. www.amoda.org

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   9:00 PM to
   Club DeVille

7. Massive Black / ConceptArt.Org

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   9:00 PM to
   The Mohawk

Saturday, March 13

1. Mobile Social SXSW

   Bike Hugger is back for another year at SXSW with more Bike Culture than ever: * Urban Ride * BBQ * After Party

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   2:00 PM to 11:00 PM
   Brush Square Park

2. Mozilla SXSW Happy Hour

   Join us for happy hour drinks and appetizers at Cedar Door and learn what we are working on at Mozilla. Party is limited to the first 250 guests who arrive - please RSVP on Facebook: http://bit.ly/mozsxswparty!

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   6:00 PM to
   Cedar Door

3. SXSW Opening Night Happy Hour sponsored by @Razorfish

   Augment your reality at SXSW with a few frosty beverages as Razorfish kicks off the conference upstairs at the Paradise. But don’t forget your badge! Your conference badge or a Razorfish business card is required for entry.

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   6:00 PM to
   Paradise Cafe

4. The Bigg Digg Shindigg at SXSW 2010 in Austin

   The third annual Bigg Digg Shindigg is happening during SXSWi 2010. Come join Revision3 & Digg for an evening of revelry, music & mayhem at world famous Stubbs BBQ. We're featuring a live Diggnation, great music, and more to be announced. As always, this is a free event to attend, and no SXSW badge is needed... just spread the word and we'll see you there!

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   6:00 PM to 2:00 AM
   Stubb's Bar-B-Q - Outdoor Stage

5. SXSW Interactive Opening Party Hosted by frog design

   The legend lives on as frog design returns to host the Interactive Opening Party. Featuring a surprising line up of uniquely Austin entertainment, this not-to-be-missed event brings together digital creatives as well as visionary technology entrepreneurs for an unforgettable evening.

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   8:00 PM to 11:00 PM
   MACC

6. Happy Cog'aoke 2

   You still love the web. You still love karaoke. So we’re having a sequel. Happy Cog's karaoke extravaganza returns for its second year. Open bar starts at 10:00PM. Space is limited, so arrive early if you can. You'll likely need to grab a cab or a ride. http://www.cogaoke.com/

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   10:00 PM to
   The Scoot Inn

Sunday, March 14

1. The SXSW Block Party

   The Block Party, modeled after the popular pub crawl, was so popular last year that we're bringing it back to the 2010 Trade Show. Mix and mingle with exhibitors in a festive atmosphere while enjoying complimentary appetizers and beverages.

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   4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
   Austin Convention Center

2. Glass Happy Hour at The Ginger Man

   Glass is proud to announce our very first event during SXSWi. From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on March 14th, Glass will be hosting a happy hour at The Ginger Man. Meet some of our team members, snag some swag, get an invite code and enjoy a beer on us! Drink tickets are first come first serve. If you plan on joining us, be sure to RSVP on this event page. And who knows, we might even bring along a duck or two.

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   5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
   The Ginger Man

3. A BBQ Quest with MapQuest at SXSW!

   Now this last part is important if you're attending SXSW Interactive and love great food: MapQuest can help you find great BBQ in Austin, but we'd thought we'd also take you to get great BBQ as well -- 23.58 miles outside Austin to Driftwood Texas to be exact. On Sunday, March 14th, we'll be running buses to take about 150 of our fellow attendees to The Salt Lick for some of the best (in our opinion) BBQ in all of Texas (and quite possibly the world). We'll also be supplying the beer to wash down that NOM-tastic food. While it's worth the wait in line, we've got space reserved so we can get right to the eatin'. Oh, did we mention that we're picking up the tab for everyone? More information online: http://devblog.mapquest.com/2010/03/03/a-bbq-quest-with-mapquest-at-sxsw/

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   5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
   Austin Convention Center

4. SXSW Web Awards Pre-Party

   Downtown Hilton Hotel, 6th Floor Foyer (500 E 4th St) Speculate on who will take home a coveted Web Award at the official pre-party. Complimentary beverages and delicious food will get you warmed up for the main event to follo

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   6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
   Downtown Austin Hilton

5. 13th Annual SXSW Web Awards Ceremony

   Downtown Hilton Hotel, 6th Floor (500 E 4th St) The Web Awards Ceremony is the centerpiece of evening activities at the SXSW Interactive Festival and an event not to be missed. Special surprises in store for the big "lucky 13"!

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   7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
   Downtown Austin Hilton

6. PBS & Friends @ SXSW

   Join PBS, NPR, FRONTLINE, ITVS, FUTURESTATES, ReadWriteWeb and blogads @KLRU's Legendary Austin City Limits Studio. Live music, Tex-Mex, Margaritas. (Free shuttles at the Hilton). Free to SXSW Interactive and Film badge holders. With performances by: Nicole Atkins featuring Future Clouds and Radar (http://nicoleatkins.com/) Band of Skulls (http://bandofskulls.com/) Shuttle buses will run throughout the night between the Austin Hilton (5th street entrance) and KLRU. The full concert will be streamed live online from PBS.org

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   9:00 PM to
   Austin City Limits Studio

7. Mashable's MashBash SXSWi 2010

   
   
   

   RSVP on Eventbrite for your chance to win VIP Access (AKA Skip the Line)

   Socialize on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=276489013406

   Join our "Austin Real-time" Directory for SXSW Attendees: http://austin.mashable.com

   
   

   Mashable is proud to announce our 2nd Annual MashBash SXSWi, an evening celebration during Austin’s annual SXSWi festival. On Sunday, March 14th 2010 from 10pm till 1am, Mashable will be hosting an official SXSWi evening event at Buffalo Billiards in Austin, Texas, sponsored by Cliqset and Sony Electronics.

   1,600 people will come and enjoy a night of music featuring DJ Chicken George, a 2 hour open bar and tons of networking including Mashable’s Pete Cashmore, Adam Ostrow, Josh Catone, Barb Dybwad, Brett Petersel, and Adam Hirsch along with the Cliqset and Sony Electronics teams. In addition, expect fun surprises the entire night and don’t worry we’ll have strong WiFi and a game room all setup too… the event is open to anyone with a SXSWi badge... so get ready for a night of excitement, networking and music.

   Many thanks to our sponsors:

   
   Sony Electronics has created high-quality, innovative and stylish products for over 40 years. Thanks to Mashable ...

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   10:00 PM to 2:00 AM
   Buffalo Billiards

Monday, March 15

1. Nuclear Taco

   Now in it's 8th year at SXSW Interactive, Nuclear Taco Night is a celebration of masochistic cuisine. Join a loose confederation of geeks to share the tears of joy that only come from experiencing Austin's hottest underground tradition: nuclear tacos.

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   6:00 PM to
   Brush Square Park

2. SXSW Godbit Dinner 2010

   SXSW 2010 marks the Fifth Annual Godbit Dinner. Family-Friendly Fun and Food with Friends at Fridays. TGI Fridays is located on the ground floor of the Radisson Hotel at the southeast corner of Congress Avenue and Cesar Chavez (Cesar Chavez was previously known as First Street for those numerically-minded and estimating the walk from Fifth Street.) Friends, Spouses, Kids, Parents, In-Laws, new and old SXSW acquaintances are all welcome at the Godbit Table. Attendees will pay for their own meal. We ask that you add your name and your guest count to our list below to assist the venue with table arrangements.

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   6:30 PM to
   TGI Fridays

3. 20x2 v.10.0 "Who Loves Ya Baby?"

   Ten years. Thirteen shows. Two continents. We've certainly paved new ground over the past decade and made some made some unforgettable memories along the way. This March, 20x2 is amped to present what we forsee to be our most highly anticipated event ever, 20x2 version 10.0, where twenty creative trendsetters will take two minutes each to answer "Who Loves Ya Baby?" before a live audience. We'd like to thank our friends with Ask.com for sponsoring this year's event, and we look forward to seeing you at The Ghost Room here in Austin from 7-9:30 pm on Monday, March 15th, during SXSW Interactive. Where we'll no doubt emerge inspired all over again!

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   7:00 PM to
   The Ghost Room

4. BeerCamp at SXSW

   Less than one month left till Austin! We love SXSW and we love a good party; so we are hosting another one this year at SouthBy … and it’s a BeerCamp! It seems as of lately there is always something going on. From BarCamp to DevCamp, to WordCamp to SocialDevCamp to UseTwitterToProfitAndRetireEarlyCamp – so, we are filling the void and taking it up a notch. We’re throwing a party, but since we know you won’t come out if it isn’t a “camp” of some sort, we are throwing a “beer camp”! It’s a ranting and raving (no glow stick please) kind of party – it’s for us, by us. No presentations, no panels, no speakers and certainly no business cards. Enough with the hard sell … it’s got free beer, it’s got music, it’s at Emo’s, it’s social without all the social media … oh yeah, and there’s beer pong! That’s right, what kind of beer camp would it be without some sort of competition. Find a friend, make a team and kick ass.

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   7:30 PM to
   Emo's Lounge

5. Final Frontier!

   The Barbarian Group and StumbleUpon are throwing a party. Man or Astroman! are Playing. We want you to come. It's at The Mohawk - the best bar in Austin. YES.

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   8:00 PM to
   The Mohawk

6. Gowalla Presents: The Tiki Room with Diplo

   Check in with Gowalla at the Belmont and journey across the Pacific to the amazing Tiki Room. Fill the night with remarkable people, tropical kitsch and the stunning sound of Diplo. This will be your best chance at landing a legendary Gowalla t-shirt so bring a few spare greenbacks and help us defeat cancer with Livestrong!

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   8:00 PM to
   The Belmont

7. Microsoft Party and Interactive Gallery

   Three levels of music, hot DJ’s, drinks and networking at Austin’s hottest nightclub. Experience the Interactive Gallery and receive a special giveaway for the first 500 visitors. A must attend event!

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   8:00 PM to
   The Speakeasy

8. Rackspace Revolution

   Join forces with “Rackers” for the Rackspace Revolution party hosted at Maggie Mae’s featuring live entertainment, great food and beverages and fabulous giveaways.

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   8:00 PM to
   Maggie Mae's

9. TechKaraoke

   TechKaraoke invites you to join us on Monday, March 15th, at Six Lounge for over five hours of live band karaoke in the Lounge with LCRocks, dancing with DJ @JohnnyBravvo in the Tap Room, and the mellow tunes of The James Moran Band on the upstairs patio! For more info, please visit http://techkaraoke.com.

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   8:30 PM to
   Six Lounge and The Tap Room

10. SXSW10 GeekBeach Party

    A beach party by geeks, for geeks. Join SeverBeach at the epicenter of Austin's Sixth Street entertainment district, Aces Lounge for outrageous fun with free drinks, swag and more! Doors open at 9pm until 2am. Get your geek on.

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    9:00 PM to 2:00 AM
    Aces Lounge

Tuesday, March 16

1. Ticketfly SXSW Happy Hour

   Hey 'fly folks! We're having a little mixer to usher out SXSW Interactive & kick off SXSW Music! Come join us for Happy Hour drinks, 'fly shwag and meet some of the team! Please RSVP here: http://www.ticketfly.com/blog/rsvp/ If you're a club/venue owner, talent buyer, music writer, generally all about the musics or looking for work in design, development or sales, we definitely want to talk with you!

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   4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
   Clive Bar

2. The Convio Nonprofit Technology Bash

   Come party with the nonprofit technology community and Convio. Enjoy free eats, cocktails and the amazing patio at an Austin favorite, The Cedar Door, Home Original of the Mexican Martini.

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   7:00 PM to
   Cedar Door

3. SXSW Interactive Closing Party Hosted by (mt) Media Temple

   (mt) Media Temple brings you the official SXSWi closing party once again! Help us make 2010 the most awesome (mt)+SXSWi blow out ever! Experience the party Tuesday, March 16th at the Mohawk.

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   8:00 PM to
   The Mohawk

4. SXSW Interactive Official Closing Party, presented by (mt) Media Temple

   

   
   (mt) is once again living up to the legend of hosting the SXSWi Closing Party for the 5th year! If there's a better way to express our love for SXSW beyond booking awesome bands, buying ridiculous amounts of drinks and hosting brilliant internet minds, please let us know. Our promise to you: No gross branded drinks (vista-margaritas and microsof-tinis make us barf!) No bland product leaflets and demos. No creepy sales guys with ponytails and tucked in shirts. No raffles, and no drink tickets. Just copious amounts of free drinks, good food, great music and the biggest, baddest SXSW closing party we've ever thrown. Musical Line: The Schedule (subject to change) 8:00 PM - Doors Open at the Mohawk Outside Stage: 8:30-9:15pm- The Sour Notes 10:00-11:00pm- Mariachi El Bronx(The Bronxx) 11:30-12:30am- We Are Scientists Inside Stage: 8:00-10:00pm- DJ Marshall Barnes 10:45-11:30pm- Casiokids 12:15-2:00am- Pase Rock Extra curriculars all night long: A raging Mechanical Bull, Rony’s Photobooth Food Trucks …and yes, a full Open Bar Limited Press / Photo Credentials available. Please request them at: http://bit.ly/cWhHJS RSVP, Listen to clips, and share the ...

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   8:00 PM to
   Mohawk