Forget Area 51. If you’re in search of alien life forms, weird sightings, and an extraterrestrial good time, then look no further than downtown Austin, Texas during SXSW 2019.

Every March, brands and industry-insiders gather to celebrate the best in tech, culture, and entertainment -- and Mashable’s signature MashBash is The Mother Ship of this celebration.

In 2019, Mashable will boldly go where no other brand has gone before. Join us on Friday, March 8at Irene’s(506 West Avenue) as we launch into the weekend with a MashBash that’s sure to be out of this world.

Registration is now open, and the countdown is officially on.

From SpaceXto Ariana Grande’s “NASA”, Mashable’s fascination with space knows no limits. We toast to pop culture representations of space, while exploring the future of space travel, and are excited by the potential of life beyond Earth. So to honor the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Mission, we invite the Mashable community to come aboard as we embark on a journey through the galaxy.

Be sure to follow @MashableEventson Twitter for event updates and more space puns.

The 2019 MashBash is presented by: