Editor's note: A lot happened this week, so here's your chance to get caught up. Read on for the week's most popular headlines. Looking for the best things to do this weekend? Find that list here.

1. Here are 10+ SXSW events that are free for everyone. If you're reading on March 16 or 17, there are still a few events you could make. Otherwise, take a skim and give these local people and places some love during the off-season.

2. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry reprise first date at Austin club before SXSW panel. Ahead of the Duchess of Sussex's official SXSW Conference appearance, the couple revisited the Austin version of their first date spot, People Magazine reports.

3. Austin's 10 best patios embody 'cool' even in the Southern heat. Patios are the natural Austin habitat for leisurely hangs and casual bites. It's as close to a third space as most of us will get in our neighborhoods, especially if there are no libraries nearby.

4. Dramatic docuseries on the Texas Renaissance Festival could be the next Tiger King. The three-part series introduces viewers to the festival's octogenarian founder and leader. This eccentric, fervent planner has determined he has nine years left to live.

5. A long-awaited pizzeria and 2 soft serve spots add toppings to Austin food news. If you're someone who gets a second wind toward the end of SXSW (so much freedom on the horizon), here are some things to look forward to once Austin clears out.