Still looking for something to do tonight? Here’s a list of cool things you can hit up even if you don’t have a SXSW badge. Some of ‘em require RSVPs, so make sure to click those links before you head out. Also important: Get to events early or have a backup plan, because some of these tend to fill up really quickly. We’ll post updates via Twitter on the crowds at each of these shindigs. Woooo! South By!!

Check back throughout the week for posts on free & cheap drinks, food, parties and events!

Bigg Digg Shindigg
7pm-Midnight
The Walkmen
Free, no badge or RSVP required
Stubb’s, 8th and Red River

Chaotic Moon Studios Launch Party
7-10pm (and later?)
Giveaways, drinks, special musical guests. Play vintage arcade games for free!
RSVP required
Kung Fu Saloon, 510 Rio Grande St.

Gawker Media and io9’s Time Bender
8pm-3am
NOTE: RSVP IS CLOSED! (but we will send updates on whether this is being enforced)
Free drinks and swordfighting
Pure Volume House, 504 Trinity Street

The Boxer Rebellion, presented by Buzzd
8:30pm
Open bar, no cover
Phoenix, 409 B Colorado St.
RSVP required, and must have a smartphone with the buzzd AND LoKast apps (yeah, I know…)

The Strange Boys and Harlem
9pm
Free show, presented by Aquarium Drunkard and Knuckle Rumbler

Red Eyed Fly, 715 Red River St.
RSVP required

[RV]IP Lounge
Arrives at Scoot Inn at 10pm; travels around Austin shortly thereafter
Karaoke, drinks
Follow @rviplounge for location updates