Giant Robot will officially open its newly renovated GR2 space with ‘Printed Matter 10’  on Jan 14th., the latest iteration of their annual print group show. They will be transforming their general focus from retail to gallery with two new walls, the  two ‘new’ walls will be  pressed into service from the jump to hang prints the 40-plus participating artists. Check out the opening night and pick up some affordable art and peep out the new gallery.

WHO: Hotel San Jose + Jo’s Coffee

WHAT: Day-2 The Hotel San Jose is a SXSW favorite for celebrity lodging, but they also routinely cook up their own South By adventures. This year, they’re teaming up with Jo’s Coffee to present events for both the film and music portions of the festival.

Friday, March 18th, Band Lineup:
Uh Huh Her – 12-12:20 PM
Apex Manor – 1-1:45 PM
Bahamas – 2-2:45 PM
The Autumn Defense – 3-3:45 PM
Amy Cook – 4-4:45 PM
The Belle Brigade – 5-5:45 PM
North Mississippi Allstars – 6-7:30 PM
Alejandro Escovedo – 8 PM

WHEN: Day 2 – Friday, March 18th 2011 – 11:00am 10:00pm

WHERE: Jo’s Coffee at the San Jose, 1300 S. Congress Ave.

HOW: FREE EVENT MORE INFO HERE!

This Friday-PUMA and Spin presents a CMJ Showcase featuring the hottest talent: Massachusetts bad boys Dom, British blues rockers the Duke Spirit, and Oregonian future funk act Unknown Mortal Orchestra are among the acts set to perform live at PUMA’s Union Square store, kicking off Wednesday, October 19, and running daily through Friday, October 21. PUMA Social Sessions will be open to the public, and boast a bevy of exciting, up-and-coming bands rocking out in-store. CMJ badgeholders: Get 30% off at PUMA’s NYC stores during CMJ.

WHO: SPIN + PUMA

WHAT:PUMA Social Sessions CMJ Showcase featuring Massachusetts bad boys Dom, British blues rockers the Duke Spirit, and Oregonian future funk act Unknown Mortal Orchestra are among the acts set to perform live at PUMA’s Union Square store, kicking off Wednesday, October 19, and running daily through Friday, October 21. PUMA Social Sessions will be open to the public, and boast a bevy of exciting, up-and-coming bands rocking out in-store. CMJ badgeholders: Get 30% off at PUMA’s NYC stores during CMJ.

Friday, October 21
2:30 P.M.: Army Navy
3:30 P.M.: Special Guest
4:30 P.M.: Active Child
5:30 P.M.: Boy and Bear
WHEN: Friday, October 21st.  2:00pm-6pm

WHERE: PUMA-Union Square store 33 Union Square West, between 16th and 17th Streets.

HOW: FREE EVENT OPEN TO PUBLIC

This Thursday-PUMA and Spin presents a CMJ Showcase featuring the hottest talent: Massachusetts bad boys Dom, British blues rockers the Duke Spirit, and Oregonian future funk act Unknown Mortal Orchestra are among the acts set to perform live at PUMA’s Union Square store, kicking off Wednesday, October 19, and running daily through Friday, October 21. PUMA Social Sessions will be open to the public, and boast a bevy of exciting, up-and-coming bands rocking out in-store. CMJ badgeholders: Get 30% off at PUMA’s NYC stores during CMJ.

WHO: SPIN + PUMA

WHAT:PUMA Social Sessions CMJ Showcase featuring Massachusetts bad boys Dom, British blues rockers the Duke Spirit, and Oregonian future funk act Unknown Mortal Orchestra are among the acts set to perform live at PUMA’s Union Square store, kicking off Wednesday, October 19, and running daily through Friday, October 21. PUMA Social Sessions will be open to the public, and boast a bevy of exciting, up-and-coming bands rocking out in-store. CMJ badgeholders: Get 30% off at PUMA’s NYC stores during CMJ.

Thursday, October 20
2:30 P.M.: Class Actress
3:30 P.M.: Maluca
4:30 P.M.: Unknown Mortal Orchestra
5:30 P.M.: Ninjasonik
WHEN: Thursday, October 20th  2:00pm-6pm

WHERE: PUMA-Union Square store 33 Union Square West, between 16th and 17th Streets.

HOW: FREE EVENT OPEN TO PUBLIC

This Wednesday-PUMA and Spin presents a CMJ Showcase featuring the hottest talent: Massachusetts bad boys Dom, British blues rockers the Duke Spirit, and Oregonian future funk act Unknown Mortal Orchestra are among the acts set to perform live at PUMA’s Union Square store, kicking off Wednesday, October 19, and running daily through Friday, October 21. PUMA Social Sessions will be open to the public, and boast a bevy of exciting, up-and-coming bands rocking out in-store. CMJ badgeholders: Get 30% off at PUMA’s NYC stores during CMJ.

WHO: SPIN + PUMA

WHAT:PUMA Social Sessions CMJ Showcase featuring Massachusetts bad boys Dom, British blues rockers the Duke Spirit, and Oregonian future funk act Unknown Mortal Orchestra are among the acts set to perform live at PUMA’s Union Square store, kicking off Wednesday, October 19, and running daily through Friday, October 21. PUMA Social Sessions will be open to the public, and boast a bevy of exciting, up-and-coming bands rocking out in-store. CMJ badgeholders: Get 30% off at PUMA’s NYC stores during CMJ.

Wednesday, October 19
2:30 P.M.: The Duke Spirit
3:30 P.M.: U.S. Royalty
4:30 P.M.: Weekend
5:30 P.M.: Dom
WHEN: Wednesday, October 19 2:00pm-6pm

WHERE: PUMA-Union Square store 33 Union Square West, between 16th and 17th Streets.

HOW: FREE EVENT OPEN TO PUBLIC

This Friday Seattle’s KEXP and Toyota Free Yr Radio present a second year of live performances and radio broadcasts from the lobby of the Ace Hotel. This is a FREE ALL DAY EVENT on a first come first served basis.  The lobby will be the stage for free daylight sets by some of the best acts in independent music. At night, DJs from some of our favorite record labels.

There will also be a gallery show, “Thanks For the Memories”, with a retrospective of classic works by Art Chantry, whose poster art for Seattle area bands influenced a generation of graphic designers, will also be on display in The ACE Hotel gallery space.

WHO: KEXP Seattle  +  Toyota Free Yr Radio + Ace Hotel

WHAT: Seattle’s KEXP and Toyota Free Yr Radio present a second year of live performances and radio broadcasts from the lobby of the Ace Hotel. This is a FREE ALL DAY EVENT on a first come first served basis.

Friday 10/21
10:30am   WATERS
12:30pm   EMA
2:30pm   Cavemen
4:30pm   Atlas Sound
5:00pm -12am DJ Set   Group Tightener (Early) DJ Set   Domino (Late)

WHERE: Ace Hotel 20 West 29th Street New York, NY 10001

HOW: FREE EVENT/Show Up Early

This Thursday Seattle’s KEXP and Toyota Free Yr Radio present a second year of live performances and radio broadcasts from the lobby of the Ace Hotel. This is a FREE ALL DAY EVENT on a first come first served basis.  The lobby will be the stage for free daylight sets by some of the best acts in independent music. At night, DJs from some of our favorite record labels.

There will also be a gallery show, “Thanks For the Memories”, with a retrospective of classic works by Art Chantry, whose poster art for Seattle area bands influenced a generation of graphic designers, will also be on display in The ACE Hotel gallery space.

WHO: KEXP Seattle  +  Toyota Free Yr Radio + Ace Hotel

WHAT: Seattle’s KEXP and Toyota Free Yr Radio present a second year of live performances and radio broadcasts from the lobby of the Ace Hotel. This is a FREE ALL DAY EVENT on a first come first served basis.
Thursday 10/20

10:30am   Widowspeak
12:30pm   Givers
2:30pm   Dum Dum Girls
4:30pm   The Lonely Forest
5:00pm -12am DJ Set   Acephale Records vs RVNG INTL

WHEN: Thursday. Oct. 20th 2011  10:00am – 12am

WHERE: Ace Hotel 20 West 29th Street New York, NY 10001

HOW: FREE EVENT/Show Up Early

Seattle’s KEXP and Toyota Free Yr Radio present a second year of live performances and radio broadcasts from the lobby of the Ace Hotel. This is a FREE ALL DAY EVENT on a first come first served basis.  The lobby will be the stage for free daylight sets by some of the best acts in independent music. At night, DJs from some of our favorite record labels.

There will also be a gallery show, “Thanks For the Memories”, with a retrospective of classic works by Art Chantry, whose poster art for Seattle area bands influenced a generation of graphic designers, will also be on display in The ACE Hotel gallery space.

WHO: KEXP Seattle  +  Toyota Free Yr Radio + Ace Hotel

WHAT: Seattle’s KEXP and Toyota Free Yr Radio present a second year of live performances and radio broadcasts from the lobby of the Ace Hotel. This is a FREE ALL DAY EVENT on a first come first served basis.
10:30am   Zola Jesus
12:30pm   We Are Augustines
2:30pm   Portugal, the Man
4:30pm   Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
5:00pm – 12am DJ Set   Beggars Group
WHEN: Wed. Oct. 19th 2011  10:00am – 12am

WHERE: Ace Hotel 20 West 29th Street New York, NY 10001

HOW: FREE EVENT

Spotify + Creme de la Creme CMJ showcase 2011. The showcase will feature live performances by     Art vs. Science , Body Language , Gordon Voidwell , Penguin Prison , Data Romance , Wallpaper , K.Flay , T. Mills , DJ Autobot , Vacationer , Haim , DWNTWN , and King Fantastic. It’s all going down at Tammany Hall. Free with RSV. Make sure you RSVP and arrive early for guaranteed admission.

WHO:Spotify + Creme de la Creme + Dub Frequency

WHAT:CMJ Showcase featuring live performances by Art vs. Science , Body Language , Gordon Voidwell , Penguin Prison , Data Romance , Wallpaper , K.Flay , T. Mills , DJ Autobot , Vacationer , Haim , DWNTWN , and King Fantastic. FREE WITH RSVP

WHEN: Wednesday October 19, 7:00pm-3:00am

WHERE: Tammy Hall – 152 Orchard Street, New York, 10002

HOW: FREE WITH RSVP HERE

The Orchard, FanBridge, and Vitamin Water present: “Harvest Bowl 2011″ CMJ showcase. The show case will feature live performances by Scoundrels, Yellow Ostrich, Ted Leo and special guest Royce da 5’9. FREE EVENT doors open at 6 pm and in order to get in you need to RSVP on the dedicated fanbridge page.

WHO: Scoundrels + Yellow Ostrich + Ted Leo + The Orchard + FanBridge + Vitamin Water

WHAT: “Harvest Bowl 2011″ CMJ showcase. The show case will feature live performances by Scoundrels, Yellow Ostrich, Ted Leo and special guest Royce da 5’9.

WHEN: Wed, October 19, 2011  6:00pm-2:00am

WHERE: Brooklyn Bowl 61 Wythe Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11211

HOW: FREE EVENT with RSVP HERE!