What, you think we would go to SXSW without consulting our beloved readers? Please.

City Editor Figi here. London and I are gearing up for another year of SXSW festivities. The festivalsuggestion to relink this to our ultimate guide! officially runs Friday, March 8-Saturday, March 16 and we want you to vote on how we should spend our time.

Psst — want to enjoy the festival without shelling out for a badge? Keep an eye out for our free guide to SXSW tomorrow morning.will update when the guide is pubbed!

Morning coffee

We're going to need to be thoroughly caffeinated, so we're planning to start our days with a nice cup of joe. Choose one:

The Front Market brings together hundreds of local women and LGBTQ+ creatives and makers. | Photo courtesy the Front Market

Free event

We want to do something that all Austinites have access to. Choose one:

Future Front Pop-Up Market
Marshall Funhouse — featuring musicians Die Spitz, The Black Angels, Pelvis Wrestley, and more
South by San José — featuring Golden Dawn Arkestra, Me Nd Adam, Alejandro Escovedo, and more

Austin-centric panel

Obviously we're going to need to see some Austinites on the big stage — choose one:

"How the Science of De-Extinction is Helping to Save Species" with Ben Lamm
“Boomtown: Austin’s Next Startup Surge in Life Sciences” with Jay Hartzell
"Business, Life, and the Magic of Austin: A Conversation with Michael Dell"

Documentary "An Army of Women" is set in Austin. | Still credit of Julie Lunde Lillesæter

Film screening

Austinites are showing up at this year's film festival. Which local-centered made film should we watch?

End-of-day refuel

Phew — after a long few days of panels, concerts, events, and plenty of walking, we'll need to reward ourselves. Where should we stop to refuel?

Cast your vote here to help choose our SXSW experience.