9 Things You Must Do in Austin This March

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No better way to celebrate Texas Independence Weekend than this. Taste the 20 best Texas wines produced last year; follow that with a feast of pig, goat, and lamb roasted by Chef John Bates of Noble Sandwich; and finally, enjoy live music -- all in beautiful West Austin.
Contigo Austin

Contigo Whiskey Event

Join Bar Manager Jen Keyser for an introduction to the processes and history of American whiskey. Two cocktails and five spirit tastings are included with your ticket -- and enjoy an assortment of Contigo’s bar snacks and charcuterie.
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Jack Hanna: <em>Into the Wild Live!</em>

Hey animal lovers, start out the month with some wholesome fun, courtesy of the legendary Jack Hanna -- yes... the man with the animals. He’ll have stories, footage, and yes... live animals.
Jack Allen's Kitchen

5th Annual Republic of Jack Party

Celebrate Texas Independence with $5 Pepe Z tequila drinks and live music by Duane and the Hipsters!
Greenhouse Craft Food

Bluebonnet Beer Dinner

Join Chefs Rob Snow (no, not THAT Rob Snow) and Todd Engel of Greenhouse Craft Food in Round Rock for a five-course farm-to-table dinner and beer pairing! The menu has been designed to compliment Bluebonnet Beer Company’s best brews. Get your seat now.

RxSM Film Festival

The 6th Annual RxSM Self-Medicated Film Expo, unfolds once again this year alongside SXSW. RxSM is dedicated to "edgy, boundary-expanding storytelling that falls well outside of the mainstream." Go for the amazing films, and stay for the late-night after-parties! Admission ranges from free to only $5! See the schedule here
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33rd Annual Austin Music Awards

The Austin Chronicle and SXSW present the 33rd Annual Austin Music Awards, where you’ll celebrate with winners and enjoy performances by homegrown talent like Gary Clark Jr, Shakey Graves, Dana Falconberry, and Tameca Jones... to name few. Get tickets here

Free&nbsp;vermouth tasting

Chris Kelly, beverage director of acclaimed restaurant Lenoir, will be hosting a free tasting of vermouth from 6-7pm. Yay for learning!
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2nd Annual Crawfish Boil

Get ready for over 1,000lbs of crawfish! The boil starts at 2pm, and ends when all the spicy little guys are gone.