Vault Stone Shop’s art exhibition runs Saturdays through March 14. The gallery features works by artists Alison Sagebiel, Carlos Carballo, M.E. Laursen, Jaime Reynolds, Josh Row, Navasota Sering, Rohitash Rao and Scott David Gordon. Noon-4 p.m. Free. 4361 S. Congress Ave., Ste. 103, Austin. 512-831-9342. www.vaultstoneshop.com
March 3: Texas primary election
Registered Texas residents can vote in local, state and national primary elections. A full list of local candidates that will appear on the South Austin ballot can be found here. 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Free. All Travis County and Hays County polling locations. www.sos.state.tx.us
March 5-6: Amplify Austin Day
Austin’s eighth annual day of giving—organized by I Live Here I Give Here—returns with a 24-hour period to support local nonprofits. Amplify Austin Day has raised $57 million for charities over the past seven years. This year’s goal is to raise $12 million for more than 750 organizations. 6 p.m.-6 p.m. Donations can be made online. 512-717-4190. www.amplifyatx.org
March 7: Ride for a Reason-South Austin
The four-hour indoor cycling relay at Life Time Fitness raises funds to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital—which offers families free medical care—and the Life Time Foundation—a nonprofit that promotes healthy school food. Participants can ride solo or with a team and can ride for anywhere from one to four hours. 8 a.m.-noon. Registration is free, but a minimum fundraising goal or donation of $250 per participant is suggested. Life Time Fitness, 7101 S. MoPac, Austin. Registration and donations can be made online at www.fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR?fr_id=119535&pg=entry
March 7: Austin Water Lantern Festival
The festival includes food trucks and live music, a chance to design your own lantern and a nighttime launch in the Mueller area in East Austin. The festival is organized by the same group that hosts the event in cities around the world, including Athens, Greece; Bogota, Colombia; and Hanoi, Viternam. 4-10 p.m. Prices start at $45.99. Mueller Lake Park, 4550 Mueller Blvd., Austin. www.waterlanternfestival.com
March 7: It’s My Park Day
The Austin Parks Foundation’s springs cleanup takes place across Austin. Volunteer opportunities for specific parks can be found online. About 3,000 people participated in last year’s cleanup. Times and locations vary. Free. 512-477-1566. www.austinparks.org/impd
March 7: Austin Bold FC game
The Bold take on New Mexico United for their first home game of the 2020 USL Championship soccer season. 7:30 p.m. $15-$35. Bold Stadium, 9201 Circuit of The Americas Blvd., Austin. 512-872-8700. www.austinboldfc.com
The festival includes food trucks and live music, a chance to design your own lantern and a nighttime launch in the Mueller area in East Austin. The festival is organized by the same group that hosts the event in cities around the world, including Athens, Greece; Bogota, Colombia; and Hanoi, Viternam. 4-10 p.m. Prices start at $45.99. Mueller Lake Park, 4550 Mueller Blvd., Austin. www.waterlanternfestival.com
March 7: It’s My Park Day
The Austin Parks Foundation’s springs cleanup takes place across Austin. Volunteer opportunities for specific parks can be found online. About 3,000 people participated in last year’s cleanup. Times and locations vary. Free. 512-477-1566. www.austinparks.org/impd
March 7: Austin Bold FC game
The Bold take on New Mexico United for their first home game of the 2020 USL Championship soccer season. 7:30 p.m. $15-$35. Bold Stadium, 9201 Circuit of The Americas Blvd., Austin. 512-872-8700. www.austinboldfc.com
March 7-8, 17-19: Baby goat cuddling
The family farm and goat dairy welcomes the public to play with and feed the farm’s baby goats on weekends in March. Tickets must be purchased in advance on eventbrite.com. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $15 (children), $25 (adults). Pure Luck Farm and Dairy, 3000 Martin Road, Dripping Springs. 512-659-5516. www.purelucktexas.com
March 13-21: South By Southwest Conference & Festivals
The annual conference and festival brings artists, musicians, politicians and speakers to the Austin area. Official South By Southwest conference tracks and exhibitions begin March 13 and continue through March 21. Conference topics include climate and social action, media and journalism, sports, health business, video games and design. The SXSW film and comedy festivals also run from March 13-21. The music festival begins March 16 and ends March 22. Official SXSW shows and conference events require badges for entry. Other free shows also take place throughout the week at various Austin locations. Badge prices start at $1,270. Pricing for individual shows may vary. Times and locations vary. www.sxsw.com
March 14-28: Rodeo Austin
Rodeo Austin features rodeo events, livestock shows, daily live music and other entertainment over the course of two weeks. Event times vary. Tickets start at $20. Travis County Exposition Center, 9100 Decker Lane, Austin. 512-919-3000. www.rodeoaustin.com
March 16-18: Campfire Gathering music festival
Camp Lucy Resort will host its inaugural music festival in Dripping Springs, with artists including Shakey Graves, Margo Price, Colter Wall, Orville Peck, Deer Tick, White Denim and more. Marketed as a “summer camp for music lovers,” festival guests can also participate in activities at the resort, such as fishing, archery, hiking and swimming, and can shop at a marketplace. On-site lodging options are also available for purchase. The event runs from 6 p.m. (Mon.)-noon (Wed.). Three-day tickets start at $600. Camp Lucy Resort, 3509 Creek Road, Dripping Springs. www.campfiregathering.com
March 18: Revival Experience
Lucky Arrow Retreat hosts Revival Experience, a one-day festival with music, food and activities. On-site lodging at Lucky Arrow Retreat is also available. Noon-11 p.m. Tickets start at $229 and can be purchased online. 3600 Bell Springs Road, Dripping Springs. 512-400-4197. www.luckyarrowretreat.com
March 22: Pug Spring Gala 2020
Mercury Hall hosts an event that celebrates the start of spring while raising money for Pug Rescue of Austin. The pug-themed event includes a silent auction, live music, small bites and drinks for purchase. Dogs are not permitted at the gala. 4-7 p.m. Tickets start at $35. Mercury Hall, 615 Cardinal Lane, Austin. https://austinpugrescue.ticketleap.com
March 25-29: Dell Technologies Match Play
The Austin area’s annual World Golf Championship match play event features 64 of the top-ranked golfers in the world. Match times vary each day. Daily tickets begin at $120. Austin Country Club, 4408 Long Champ Drive, Austin. www.pgatour.com
