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Events

Free

1A House at SXSW

1A House at Café Blue 340 E. 2nd St., Austin, TX, United States

Discover the freedoms Americans enjoy, thanks to the First Amendment. Be the first to experience the world premiere of Yours to Lose, an immersive theatrical performance where you’ll confront what happens when the freedoms of religion, speech, the press, assembly and petition are lost.

Free

World Premiere of Yours to Lose

1A House at Café Blue 340 E. 2nd St., Austin, TX, United States

Discover the freedoms Americans enjoy, thanks to the First Amendment. Premiering exclusively at SXSW 2024, Yours to Lose is an immersive theatrical performance where you'll confront what happens when the…

Music and Conversation with WhoDo: Freedom to Rock

1A House at Café Blue 340 E. 2nd St., Austin, TX, United States

On Friday, March 8 at 7 p.m., Texas-based band WhoDo performs its brand of rockabilly and vintage rock and discusses the First Amendment’s role in their work and music.

Drag and the First Amendment: A Conversation with Brigitte Bandit

1A House at Café Blue 340 E. 2nd St., Austin, TX, United States

On Saturday, March 9 at 7 p.m., Austin-based drag queen Brigitte Bandit talks about how she used the First Amendment to challenge limits on drag and how free expression is at the heart of her performances.

$250 – $700

2024 Free Expression Awards

The Anthem 901 Wharf Street SW, Washington, DC

The Freedom Forum invites you to celebrate outstanding champions of free and fearless expression. 

Extra! Extra! Read all about what Americans think of the freedom of press.