Austin/ Fun & Entertainment
Published on March 15, 2019
3 totally free events to get excited about in Austin this weekPhoto: Kevin Horstmann/Unsplash

There's always plenty to do in Austin, but finding fun on the cheap can be another story.

From an electric dance music DJ showcase to a St. Patrick's Day party, here are three fun things to do around town to enjoy for the low, low price of zero dollars.

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The 7th Annual #JuiceSxSW

First, the seventh annual JuiceSXSW Showcase is Saturday and Sunday at The Bungalow. The lineup of DJs features local and national artists who will showcase their tune-spinning talents and play all styles of electronic dance music.   

When: Saturday, March 16, 8 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: The Bungalow, 92 Rainey St.
Admission: Free

Click here for more details, and to get your tickets

Sol Life's Global Local SXSW Showcase @ Speakeasy

Then, catch more than a dozen bands performing at Global Local on Saturday at the Speakasy Kabaret. Chief Boima from Sierra Leone, Y La Bamba from Portland and The Philharmonik from Sacramento are among the artists playing the free event, which is sponsored by Sol Life.

When: Saturday, March 16, 8 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: Speakeasy Kabaret, 412 Congress Ave., #D
Admission: Free

Click here for more details, and to get your tickets

St. Patrick's Dilly Day Party

Finally, dress in your finest green attire and head to The Brass Tap to celebrate St. Patrick's Day on Sunday. Enjoy specialty cocktails and more than 30 local craft beers on tap while playing arcade games or just relaxing with friends. (Click here to see the food and drink menus.)

When: Sunday, March 17, noon-6 p.m.
Where: The Brass Tap, 10910 Domain Drive.
Admission: Free

Click here for more details, and to get your tickets


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