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4 8 S X S W o r l d | F E B R U A R Y 2 0 1 6 | S X S W. C O M PREVIEW GUIDE SXSW OFFICIAL PARTIES! FILM OPENING PARTY presented by IMAX Friday, March 11 10:00pm–1:00am Speakeasy FILM INTERMISSION PARTY presented by Syfy Tuesday, March 15 10:00pm–1:00am The Belmont SXSPORTS KICKOFF RECEPTION presented by Octagon Friday, March 11 6:30pm–8:30pm Half Step DREAMIT VENTURES HAPPY HOUR Saturday, March 12 6:00pm–8:00pm Brazos Room at the JW Marriott SXSW INTERACTIVE OPENING PARTY presented by Bazaarvoice Friday, March 11 8:00pm–11:00pm Mellow Johnny's SXSW INTERACTIVE MIX AT SIX PARTY presented by Aurasma Saturday, March 12 6:00pm–8:00pm Swan Dive SXSW INTERACTIVE INNOVATION AWARDS & PRE-PARTY Tuesday, March 15 6:00pm–8:30pm Governor's Ballroom at the Hilton Hotel SXSW INTERACTIVE CLOSING PARTY presented by Media Temple Tuesday, March 15 9:00pm–12:00am Stubb's BBQ MUSIC OPENING PARTY: CELEBRATE 30 YEARS OF SXSW MUSIC Tuesday, March 15 6:00pm–8:30pm Maggie Mae's Rooftop MUSIC SPEAKER RECEPTION presented by OnTour with Ticketmaster Thursday, March 17 6:00pm–8:00pm Coopers BBQ SXSW BBQ AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT Sponsored by Majestic Athletic Sunday, March 20 12:30pm–5:30pm Krieg Fields *Open to Music and Platinum badges and artist wristbands. LOUNGES! 3M LOUNGE Friday, March 11–Sunday, March 13 11:00am–6:00pm Brush Square Park West THE BAZAARVOICE CABANA LOUNGE Friday, March 11, 11:00am–6:00pm Saturday, March 12–Tuesday, March 15 9:30am–6:00pm JW Marriott - Room 301/302 IBM CLOUD LOUNGE Friday, March 11, 11:00am–6:00pm Saturday, March 12–Tuesday, March 15 9:30am–6:00pm Hilton Hotel - Room 406 PBS ANYWHERE LOUNGE Friday, March 11, 11:00am–6:00pm Saturday, March 12 –Tuesday, March 15 9:30am–6:00pm Austin Convention Center - Room 3 THE PURPOSE LOUNGE Friday, March 11, 11:00am–6:00pm Saturday, March 12 –Tuesday, March 15 9:30am–6:00pm JW Marriott - Room 305 DELOITTE DIGITAL: "GOT MAD SKILLS" Friday, March 11–Tuesday, March 15 9:00am–6:00pm Austin Convention Center MCDONALD'S LOUNGE Friday, March 11–Tuesday, March 15 9:00am–5:00pm Austin Convention Center, Room 10C TEN-X LIVING ROOM Friday, March 11–Tuesday, March 15 9:00am–6:00pm Austin Convention Center ESURANCE Friday, March 11–Saturday, March 19 9:00am–6:00pm Austin Convention Center MAZDA LOUNGE Friday, March 11–Saturday, March 19 9:00am–6:00pm Austin Convention Center BUD LIGHT ACC LOUNGE Friday, March 11 – Saturday, March 19 9:00am–6:00pm Austin Convention Center ARTIST GIFTING SUITE Sponsored by MAC Cosmetics, Jansport, Soundtoys, ONErpm, SoundExchange, Ventev, The Recording Academy Wednesday, March 16–Saturday, March 19 Opens at 11:00am Austin Convention Center, Ballroom F *Open to SXSW Showcasing artists only. MUSIC GEAR EXPO LOUNGE Sponsored by Bohemian Guitars Thursday, March 17–Saturday, March 19 11:00am–6:00pm Austin Convention Center, Exhibit Hall 4 Official SXSW Parties provide incomparable opportunities for registrants to eat, drink, relax and socialize with their fellow SXSW attendees. Make new friends and connections at these special events with even more being added during the coming weeks. Lounges are located in different SXSW venues and offer a place to mingle, unwind and learn more about the different sponsors. Many lounges also offer refreshments, giveaways and even special guests. (Visit sxsw.com for more information, including which events require an RSVP.) PARTIES & LOUNGES