7 Things That Are Everything This Week

The nation's preeminent meeting of the minds, South by Southwest, begins on Friday in Austin. Once known as merely a musical showcase, SXSW has morphed into one of the Western world's most important tech and networking events. There's no shortage of LGBT-themed programming, with the first day including no less than three queer events — a mixer, a panel on queer style, and a discussion about the future of gay, bi, and trans voices in the tech industry. The first days of SXSW focus on technology and film, and the music component begins March 15. Find the complete schedule here.