I'm a recent transplant to SF from Austin, and a multi-year-repeat attendee of SXSW, so I'd be happy to recommend locations, events, etc.. especially for those who are staying through SXSW music (HIGHLY recommended).
http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1138610
Given that there is already an event (with PG in attendance), I don't know if there's any need for a separate HN meetup.
http://ycombinator.posterous.com/yc-sxsw-monday-march-15th-s...
See you guys there.
I suggest piggy backing on the Nuclear Tacos meeting 6 pm aMonday the 15th in Brushy Square Park ( http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/4965 ) and the Dorkbot at 6 pm on Saturday the 13th in the same place ( http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/5292 ). I think that you should be able to get into those two without a badge, but I am not sure.
There are also events at Austin Hacker Space, and some people from the Austin Linux groups are having a party 1pm to 4pm Sunday the 14th, at Texas Coworking, which is over BD Riley's near the Driskill.
What about coffees at Halcyon/etc?
Halcyon is a great suggestion. I was originally thinking about The Ginger Man, as I'm a beer-snob and they have a great outdoor patio.
What days look the most empty on everyone's schedules?