The SXSW 2012 Official Party Guide!

The SXSW 2012 Official Party Guide: Wednesday, March 14!

Thrasher/Converse Death Match Party

When: March 14- 18 Where: Scoot Inn, by the ramp and two stages Why: Skateboarding and good music [Details]

Paste Party

When: March 14-16 Where: Stage on sixth, 508 E 6th St, Austin, TX Why: Ben Kweller is playing [Details]

Under the Radar 3 SXSW Day Parties

When: March 14-16 Where: Flamingo Cantina, 515 E. 6th Street, Austin, TX Why: The Drums, Chairlift and Of Montreal are playing. All you can drink brews too! [Details]

Fader Fort by Converse

When: March 14-17 Where: The Fort, Austin, TX Why: Annual four-day party. Santigold, all four members of the Black Hippy collective, and Zola Jesus will perform. [Details]

France Rocks Austin

When: 12 PM - 5PM, 8-2AM Where: Brush Square, 409 E. 5th Street (12-5) and Mohawk, 912 Red River St. (8-2 AM) Why: Texas is so big, they're bringing France to SXSW. Performances by Yelle DJs, Anoraak, and more! [Details]

Eat Your Own Ears at SXSW!

When: 12 noon Where: Mohawk Why: Blood Orange and Chairlift are only a few performing of the huge line up! [Details]

NPR Music Presents SXSW Showcase

When: Wednesday, March 14, 7:45 PM Where: Stubb's, 801 Red River Street, Austin, TX Why: Fiona Apple's making a return to the national spotlight. [Details]

Django Django Presented by Scottish Music Industry Association

When: 12 AM Where: Easy Tiger Patio, 709 E 6th St, Austin, TX Why: The UK group will keep you groovin' with their psychedelic tunes. [Details]