SXSW, Rodeo and Cap10k, oh my! March Event Madness in Austin!
March 8, 2012 by Katy Duggan · Leave a Comment
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There could not be more going on in Austin this month! Whether you’re visiting for South by Southwest or a native looking for something to do, you will be plenty busy! Enjoy the beautiful Kite Festival in Zilker Park for free or strap on your boots and head to the Austin Fair and Rodeo. From concerts, to eateries, to enjoying the great outdoors, this month is sure to delight!
AUSTIN
Thursday, March 1 10:00a to 6:00p
Art on 5th, Celebrating Austin’s little known connection to Dr. Seuss, and the premier of the highly-anticipated movie The Lorax, ART on 5th hosts the largest gallery exhibition in the country focused on the art and life of Theodor Seuss Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss. WEBSITE
Saturday, March 3 6:00 pm
Austin Convention Center: Texas Rollergirls 2012 Season Kickoff
Saturday, March 3 6:00p
GHOSTBUSTERS: THE PLAY
Metz Park, Austin
From the people who brought you ‘The Princess Bride: The Play!’ comes another loose adaptation involving paper mache, rookie actors, and a lot of heart. With stunts spectacular and paranormal excitement, ‘Ghostbusters: The Play’ will be just what you subcreatures have been waiting for! Bring your own blanket!
Sunday, March 4 10:00 am
Zilker Park Kite Festival
The Zilker Park Kite Festival is one of Austin’s best-known annual events. Held on the first Sunday of March, it is the kick-off to the hundreds of springtime activities in Austin.
The ‘Kite Tournament’ was created by The Exchange Club of Austin in 1929 with a mission to encourage creativity in children. Exchange Club President Ed St. John came up with the idea to give kids a constructive activity the community could participate in. The first Tournament was held in Lamar Park, which is thought to have been close to the intersection of Congress Avenue and 1st street.
Wednesday, March 7 7:30 pm
Frank Erwin Events Center: Radiohead
March 9-24
RODEO AUSTIN! http://www.rodeoaustin.com/
March 9 -18
SXSW: http://sxsw.com/
Interactive: March 9–13, Film: March 9–17, Music: March 13–18
Friday, March 9 7:00 pm
Bass Concert Hall: Imagination Movers in Concert
Saturday, March 10 7:00 pm
Travis Co. Expo Center: Eli Young Band
Saturday, March 10 8:00 pm
The Long Center: Young Frankenstein
March 14-17th
Texas Rockfest, Colorado St. and W 5th St., Austin, TX
Heart of Texas Rockfest features the best in unsigned talent that Austin and the surrounding southwest region have to offer, as well as some of the best indie artists from across America and beyond.
Saturday, March 17 12:00 pm
Austin Pub Crawl
This year, there’s no better place to be for St. Patrick’s Day than at the Luck of the Irish Pub Crawl inAustin! PubCrawls.com has made history in the past by producing the world’s biggest pub crawl, and this year they’re looking to do it all over again in Austin! pubcrawls.com
Thursday, March 22
Frank Erwin Center
The world’s only $5 million audition is back! do you have THE X FACTOR? THE X FACTOR is expanding its audition process to reach more singers than any talent show ever before in its search to find the best new solo artists and vocal groups in America. In addition and new for Season Two, artists with pre-existing management contracts can now audition (subject to limited restrictions).
Sunday, March 25
2012 CAP 10K
LARGEST 10K IN TEXAS – 35 YEARS STRONG!
The Statesman Capitol 10,000 is the largest 10K in Texas and the fifth largest in the nation. In its 35th year, the Capitol 10,000 attracts the silly to the serious and has become an annual rite of spring in Austin,Texas. Bring the whole family to this fun, festive event. Walk it, jog it or run it, just don’t miss it! Get Your Feet on the Street! Race Start Times: 8:30 a.m. Wheelchair Athletes, 9:00 a.m. Timed/Competitive Athletes and 9:05 a.m. Fun Run & Walk http://www.statesman.com/cap10k/
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