There might not be a more divisive event in Austin than South by Southwest. You either love it, hate it, or love to hate it. For those of us in the latter camp, here’s how to avoid the lanyard-clad crowds during the nine-day citywide event.⁠ ⁠ Austin’s live music scene is major. There’s an artist strumming sounds at every corner of the city. The Continental Club (continentalclubatx) has ticketed performances every day beyond the South By schedule, including Patricia Vonne’s Latinapalooza and The Blues Specialists with no cover.⁠ ⁠ You can also swing by the Blue Starlite (bluestarlitedrivein) for a drive-in movie, because who doesn’t love “The Goonies” one more time? If food is your jam, join a Viator food walking tour to sample the greats, including brisket and tacos.⁠ ⁠ And if all else fails, you can escape the city altogether. Thankfully, Austin’s a short drive away from San Antonio (1.5 hours), where the famed Alamo and Riverwalk (thesanantonioriverwalk) await.⁠ ⁠ Click the link in ...