While many students will hit the beach, working on their tans and enjoying a cocktail in the evening, over spring break some students will be looking for something to do.

There are plenty of music and film events over spring break that can offer a getaway through sound or visual distraction if nothing else.

As many may know, South by Southwest (SXSW) is a popular spring break event that takes place in Austin, Texas. While the event may not be right around the corner from the SMU campus, at least crossing the border isn’t on the agenda. SXSW allows for students to get away without having to travel too far if they’re in Texas already. Lucky for SMU students, it’s just a few hours away by car.

This year’s SXSW features a lineup of over 2,100 bands and artists, including Coldplay, Imagine Dragons, Lady Gaga, 50 Cent and more. Check out the SXSW website to check out every day and their individual lineups March 7-16.

For students sticking closer to campus, there are plenty of shows happening right in Dallas that are even easier to attend (and much cheaper) than SXSW.

South By So What is a closer music event than Austin’s SXSW for those who want a similar vibe. The three-day event will take place at Quiktrip Park in Grand Prairie and runs March 14-16 ­­–– a perfect way to spend the last few days of spring break and be close to SMU. There are over 100 bands that are set to perform, which can all be viewed on the event’s website. Ticket prices vary based on single-day tickets and three-day passes. It is also the event’s 10th anniversary.

Sad Robot, an L.A. indie rock trio, will be in Dallas for a show at The Prophet Bar on March 16. Sad Robot features the smooth, echoing voice of the female lead that is something along the lines of a rock version of Christina Perri. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 online and $12 at the door.

If these events aren’t quite enough, or perhaps there is a hungover craving for more music, check out the Brooklyn-born alternative trio, Little Daylight. With infusions of techno, pop and dance sounds, Little Daylight mimics Passion Pit and the like. Little Daylight will be at the House of Blues on March 17, the Monday immediately following spring break. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 the day of the show. Read more about the event on the House of Blues website.

For a movie night out, “Need for Speed” premieres March 14.

For a TV night in, there are plenty of shows premiering over break that can entertain. ABC’s “Once Upon a Time” returns with its midseason premiere March 9.

ABC’s “The Bachelor” finale airs March 10.

The “Veronica Mars” show-turned-film premieres in theaters March 14.

There is plenty for all to stay entertained with this spring break.