Amplify Austin Day
Organized by the nonprofit I Live Here, I Give Here, the 24-hour event invites residents to make donations through AmplifyATX.org where they can choose from 700 nonprofits to support by keyword, cause or location.
- March 5-6
- Donations accepted online
- www.amplifyatx.org
The annual South by Southwest Conference and Festival will bring the latest in film, TV, technology, comedy, music, innovation and more to downtown Austin and the surrounding area.
- March 7-15
- Badge prices vary
- Downtown Austin
- www.sxsw.com
Headliners Halsey, Khalid, Benson Boone, AJR and more will perform at this year’s Sips & Sounds presented by Coca-Cola at Auditorium Shores.
- March 7-8
- $60+ (tickets)
- 900 W. Riverside Drive, Austin
- www.sipssoundsfest.com
Taking place at the Travis County Expo Center, Rodeo Austin events include a fair, a barbecue competition, a livestock show and concerts featuring country music artists Ella Langley, Braxton Keith, Randy Rogers Band and more.
- March 14-29
- Tickets vary by event
- 7311 Decker Lane, Austin
- www.rodeoaustin.com
The Bullock Texas History Museum will host a four-day spring break program offering model train displays, demonstrations and activities. The program is free with museum admission.
- March 14-17, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
- $9-$15 (admission)
- 1800 Congress Ave., Austin
- www.thestoryoftexas.com
Presented by the Downtown Austin Alliance and Ride Bikes Austin, this 11-mile bike tour begins at Wooldridge Square and ends at Republic Square with stops at some of the best art and parks downtown.
- March 15, 11 a.m.
- Free (admission)
- Downtown Austin
- www.downtownaustin.com
Attendees can choose from two sessions with general admission and VIP options to taste bloody mary drinks from restaurants and bars across Austin to find the best one. Taking place at Fair Market, the festival will benefit the Girls Empowerment Network.
- March 22, 10:30 a.m. (first VIP session begins)
- $54.95+ (tickets)
- 1100 E. Fifth St., Austin
- www.thebloodymaryfest.com
Texas Performing Arts will present “Hamilton” at Bass Concert Hall. The story follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton set to a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway.
- March 25-April 6 (Thursdays-Sundays), show times vary
- $49+ (tickets)
- 2350 Robert Dedman Drive, Austin
- www.texasperformingarts.org
Racing enthusiasts can head to the Circuit of the Americas track to witness the world championship of motorcycle racing including MotoGP, Moto2, Moto3 and more.
- March 28-30
- $109+
- 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd., Del Valle
- www.circuitoftheamericas.com/event/motogp
This market at the Palmer Events Center will have a variety of vendors selling retro items, including vintage clothing, home goods, handmade items and more.
- March 29, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
- $10 (advance tickets), $12 (day of), free for children 12 and under (admission)
- 900 Barton Springs Road, Austin
- www.timetravelersexpo.com