Trivia night at the Pinhook in Durham
posted January 24, 2016 4:10 PM RSS | iCal | +googleCal
Tue February 16 at 7:30 PM, The Pinhook
117 W Main St, Durham, NC, USA (Map & Directions)
The recent weather here in the Triangle has me wanting to get out of the house more and get to know some of my fellow local MeFites better.
Would people be interested in going to a trivia night somewhere? I hear the Wednesday night Bull McCabes trivia is good, though I haven't been before.
Bull McCabes trivia is on Wednesday nights at 9, though they recommend you get there earlier to stake out a booth. We could meet there at 8 for dinner/drinks.
I'm thinking sometime in February, maybe February 17th. Open to other dates too.
Suggestions for other activities or locations welcome! I am selfishly voting for a meetup in Durham, but we could do other Triangle options too if that works better for everyone.
Cheers!
UPDATED - We're on for Pinhook trivia on Tuesday, February 16th! Trivia starts at 8:30, let's meet at 7:30 to grab a spot.
Also, Pinhook doesn't really have food, so don't plan to eat dinner there!
I'm thinking sometime in February, maybe February 17th. Open to other dates too.
Suggestions for other activities or locations welcome! I am selfishly voting for a meetup in Durham, but we could do other Triangle options too if that works better for everyone.
Cheers!
UPDATED - We're on for Pinhook trivia on Tuesday, February 16th! Trivia starts at 8:30, let's meet at 7:30 to grab a spot.
Also, Pinhook doesn't really have food, so don't plan to eat dinner there!
That would be fun! I hope, anyway, I've never been to a trivia night somewhere. Adding myself as a "maybe" for now because of other things going on (which aren't fixed on a calendar yet either), but consider me in.
posted by ardgedee at 5:19 AM on January 25, 2016 [1 favorite]
posted by ardgedee at 5:19 AM on January 25, 2016 [1 favorite]
I'm generally up for anything, and Wednesday nights are pretty good for me, as long as it's after 6pm. Trivia sounds great, and while I'd prefer something in the Raleigh/Cary megaplex, I can make it out to Durham where all you cool people live.
posted by Rock Steady at 5:20 AM on January 25, 2016 [1 favorite]
posted by Rock Steady at 5:20 AM on January 25, 2016 [1 favorite]
I sometimes go to trivia at Fullsteam, which I like a lot! It's on Thursdays. Wednesdays are out for me till the end of February b/c I have a class that night.
posted by leesh at 5:56 AM on January 25, 2016 [1 favorite]
posted by leesh at 5:56 AM on January 25, 2016 [1 favorite]
Chapel Hill native reporting in, so anywhere in Durham is pretty accessible for me. Trivia is good, and Durham has a great food scene.
*cough* butsodoeschapelhillandwealsohavetrivia *cough* ;)
Full Steam would be a good choice if we're going Durham.
posted by -1 at 7:34 AM on January 25, 2016 [1 favorite]
*cough* butsodoeschapelhillandwealsohavetrivia *cough* ;)
Full Steam would be a good choice if we're going Durham.
posted by -1 at 7:34 AM on January 25, 2016 [1 favorite]
Yay! Glad there is some interest. How are Thursdays for folks if we did the Fullsteam trivia?
posted by aka burlap at 8:02 AM on January 25, 2016
posted by aka burlap at 8:02 AM on January 25, 2016
Generally good. Feb 18th or March 3rd are better than others, but pretty much anything in February is possible.
posted by Rock Steady at 8:11 AM on January 25, 2016 [1 favorite]
posted by Rock Steady at 8:11 AM on January 25, 2016 [1 favorite]
I can't do first Thursday of Feb, but the other three should be fine for Fullsteam.
As a CH person, seconding -1's subliminal cough. Linda's, Steel String, and Yesteryears (new brewery) all have good weekly trivia. Just, ya know, in case anyone is into that. ;)
I haven't ever been to a mf meet up, and mostly just hang on the crone island slack, but I feel like y'all probably won't bite. :)
posted by sazerac at 9:08 AM on January 25, 2016 [1 favorite]
As a CH person, seconding -1's subliminal cough. Linda's, Steel String, and Yesteryears (new brewery) all have good weekly trivia. Just, ya know, in case anyone is into that. ;)
I haven't ever been to a mf meet up, and mostly just hang on the crone island slack, but I feel like y'all probably won't bite. :)
posted by sazerac at 9:08 AM on January 25, 2016 [1 favorite]
This sounds great! Thursdays are good for me, except the 18th.
posted by Maecenas at 10:25 AM on January 25, 2016 [1 favorite]
posted by Maecenas at 10:25 AM on January 25, 2016 [1 favorite]
I can't do the 18th or the 25th--does the 11th work for ppl?
Also, Fullsteam only allows 5 people on a team, so we'd have to split up. What are the other trivia nights like?
posted by leesh at 12:26 PM on January 25, 2016 [1 favorite]
Also, Fullsteam only allows 5 people on a team, so we'd have to split up. What are the other trivia nights like?
posted by leesh at 12:26 PM on January 25, 2016 [1 favorite]
The 11th works for me.
Oh, 5-person limit isn't great. There are a bunch of trivia nights on Tuesdays apparently. Does Tuesday work? Other trivia options:
The Pinhook on Tuesday nights
The James Joyce on Tuesdays (maybe? couldn't find a ton of info online)
The Green Room on Tuesdays
The Tavern on Mondays
Bull McCabe's on Wednesdays
Sazerac, come out! You are correct that we don't bite. I have only been to one meetup, but it was lots of fun and everyone was super nice.
And totally in favor of Chapel Hill trivia next time!
posted by aka burlap at 8:28 AM on January 26, 2016 [1 favorite]
Oh, 5-person limit isn't great. There are a bunch of trivia nights on Tuesdays apparently. Does Tuesday work? Other trivia options:
The Pinhook on Tuesday nights
The James Joyce on Tuesdays (maybe? couldn't find a ton of info online)
The Green Room on Tuesdays
The Tavern on Mondays
Bull McCabe's on Wednesdays
Sazerac, come out! You are correct that we don't bite. I have only been to one meetup, but it was lots of fun and everyone was super nice.
And totally in favor of Chapel Hill trivia next time!
posted by aka burlap at 8:28 AM on January 26, 2016 [1 favorite]
> As a CH person, seconding -1's subliminal cough. Linda's, Steel String, and Yesteryears (new brewery) all have good weekly trivia. Just, ya know, in case anyone is into that. ;)
Point of order! Steel String is in Carrboro! Chapel Hill is not allowed to annex it!
posted by ardgedee at 8:45 AM on January 26, 2016 [2 favorites]
Point of order! Steel String is in Carrboro! Chapel Hill is not allowed to annex it!
posted by ardgedee at 8:45 AM on January 26, 2016 [2 favorites]
Pinhook trivia is fun but space there is limited. On the other hand, they really need our support right now! I'd be in for that, maybe.
posted by leesh at 11:13 AM on January 26, 2016 [1 favorite]
posted by leesh at 11:13 AM on January 26, 2016 [1 favorite]
I'll tag along with ardgedee.
BTW, I'm looking at the tags, does Cary get no love?
posted by research monkey at 3:47 PM on January 26, 2016 [1 favorite]
BTW, I'm looking at the tags, does Cary get no love?
posted by research monkey at 3:47 PM on January 26, 2016 [1 favorite]
Also is there any interest in getting together for Lunar New Year, say to eat dim sum? It's Feb. 8 this year, which is a Monday, and was wondering if there'd be any interest in getting together to eat dim sum or Taiwanese hot pot the weekend before (Feb. 6 or 7).
posted by research monkey at 6:18 PM on January 26, 2016 [2 favorites]
posted by research monkey at 6:18 PM on January 26, 2016 [2 favorites]
OK, so I think Fullsteam trivia is out b/c of the team limit (also it is pretty loud in there).
Pinhook (Tuesdays) or Bull McCabes (Wednesdays) are both good options, I think. Give a shout if you have a preference, otherwise I will just pick one and set the date!
Definitely would be interested in some dim sum or hot pot, research monkey!
And adding Cary tag. :-)
posted by aka burlap at 7:25 AM on January 27, 2016
Pinhook (Tuesdays) or Bull McCabes (Wednesdays) are both good options, I think. Give a shout if you have a preference, otherwise I will just pick one and set the date!
Definitely would be interested in some dim sum or hot pot, research monkey!
And adding Cary tag. :-)
posted by aka burlap at 7:25 AM on January 27, 2016
I've always wanted to check out The Pinhook, so that gets my vote.
posted by Rock Steady at 11:28 AM on January 27, 2016 [1 favorite]
posted by Rock Steady at 11:28 AM on January 27, 2016 [1 favorite]
We are gonna have to get there early to get a spot big enough, I think they have team limits too and it's 6 people. I LOVE the Pinhook so will definitely try to make it.
Rock Steady--if you want to check it out, I'll be there for shows tomorrow ngiht (special fundraiser show, no idea who's playing) and Saturday (Eric Bachmann playing the first two Crooked Fingers albums) if you want to hang out. :)
posted by leesh at 12:06 PM on January 27, 2016 [1 favorite]
Rock Steady--if you want to check it out, I'll be there for shows tomorrow ngiht (special fundraiser show, no idea who's playing) and Saturday (Eric Bachmann playing the first two Crooked Fingers albums) if you want to hang out. :)
posted by leesh at 12:06 PM on January 27, 2016 [1 favorite]
Sounds great! Tuesdays work better for me getting out of work early, but I can swing Wednesday if needed. Love the Pinhook in general...
posted by mediareport at 2:36 PM on January 28, 2016 [1 favorite]
posted by mediareport at 2:36 PM on January 28, 2016 [1 favorite]
Pinhook it is! I'll make an event for the 16th, and if there is another week that works better we can change it.
Trivia starts at 8:30... how early do we need to be there to get a spot, leash? Is 8 early enough?
Whoo-hoo!
posted by aka burlap at 3:38 PM on January 28, 2016
Trivia starts at 8:30... how early do we need to be there to get a spot, leash? Is 8 early enough?
Whoo-hoo!
posted by aka burlap at 3:38 PM on January 28, 2016
(also, uh, I wasn't sure whether I was supposed to edit the proposed event or create a new event altogether, so, uh, hope this makes sense!)
posted by aka burlap at 3:43 PM on January 28, 2016
posted by aka burlap at 3:43 PM on January 28, 2016
I work a whopping .5 block from the pinhook, so I'll try to grab dinner downtown and walk over, assuming nothing else comes up.
Wahoo, thanks for planning aka burlap!
posted by sazerac at 4:03 PM on January 28, 2016 [2 favorites]
Wahoo, thanks for planning aka burlap!
posted by sazerac at 4:03 PM on January 28, 2016 [2 favorites]
I haven't been to Pinhook trivia in like a year, but I think we might need to go earlier than 8 to scope out a place. And to chat before becoming competitors, unless only a few of us show up. :)
posted by leesh at 4:30 PM on January 28, 2016 [1 favorite]
posted by leesh at 4:30 PM on January 28, 2016 [1 favorite]
OK, good call. Let's say 7:30 then! Hope to see lots of y'all there!
posted by aka burlap at 7:51 PM on January 28, 2016
posted by aka burlap at 7:51 PM on January 28, 2016
Down for lunar new year dim sum - where?!
posted by oceanjesse at 8:52 PM on January 28, 2016 [1 favorite]
posted by oceanjesse at 8:52 PM on January 28, 2016 [1 favorite]
I'm in for dim sum for sure!
posted by something something at 6:50 AM on January 29, 2016 [1 favorite]
posted by something something at 6:50 AM on January 29, 2016 [1 favorite]
Alas, I can't make it that weekâbut I'm in for dim sum!
posted by Maecenas at 11:16 AM on January 29, 2016 [1 favorite]
posted by Maecenas at 11:16 AM on January 29, 2016 [1 favorite]
Lunar New Year proposed meetup here:
http://irl.metafilter.com/3122/Hello-Year-of-the-Monkey
posted by research monkey at 3:29 PM on January 29, 2016 [1 favorite]
http://irl.metafilter.com/3122/Hello-Year-of-the-Monkey
posted by research monkey at 3:29 PM on January 29, 2016 [1 favorite]
Aw, too bad Maecenas. Next time!
posted by aka burlap at 6:54 PM on January 29, 2016
posted by aka burlap at 6:54 PM on January 29, 2016
Still sounds fun; happy to come over from Raleigh if folks are still up for it.
posted by mediareport at 6:03 AM on February 16, 2016 [1 favorite]
posted by mediareport at 6:03 AM on February 16, 2016 [1 favorite]
Yes, I'm still going!
posted by venividivici at 6:34 AM on February 16, 2016 [1 favorite]
posted by venividivici at 6:34 AM on February 16, 2016 [1 favorite]
I'm still on board.
posted by Rock Steady at 6:35 AM on February 16, 2016 [1 favorite]
posted by Rock Steady at 6:35 AM on February 16, 2016 [1 favorite]
OK, cool!
posted by leesh at 7:17 AM on February 16, 2016 [1 favorite]
posted by leesh at 7:17 AM on February 16, 2016 [1 favorite]
Yes, we are on for tonight!
posted by aka burlap at 12:41 PM on February 16, 2016
posted by aka burlap at 12:41 PM on February 16, 2016
See you at 7:30!
posted by mediareport at 1:40 PM on February 16, 2016 [1 favorite]
posted by mediareport at 1:40 PM on February 16, 2016 [1 favorite]
I'm stuck at a hideously boring work dinner but will be there at 8:15!
posted by venividivici at 4:27 PM on February 16, 2016 [1 favorite]
posted by venividivici at 4:27 PM on February 16, 2016 [1 favorite]
I am here, the only person so far, haha! At the bar if you don't already know me.
posted by leesh at 4:29 PM on February 16, 2016
posted by leesh at 4:29 PM on February 16, 2016
I'm here with her now!
posted by aka burlap at 4:33 PM on February 16, 2016
posted by aka burlap at 4:33 PM on February 16, 2016
Photos of the Silver medalists added! So much fun, everyone. Already looking forward to next time!
posted by Rock Steady at 6:59 PM on February 16, 2016 [1 favorite]
posted by Rock Steady at 6:59 PM on February 16, 2016 [1 favorite]
That was so much fun!
And if you're not already compulsively humming this, you should be. You're welcome.
posted by venividivici at 7:08 PM on February 16, 2016 [3 favorites]
And if you're not already compulsively humming this, you should be. You're welcome.
posted by venividivici at 7:08 PM on February 16, 2016 [3 favorites]
Yes, that was awesome! Super fun and I hope we do it again soon (and repeat our trivia victory!!). Thanks you all for coming out!
posted by aka burlap at 7:17 PM on February 16, 2016 [1 favorite]
posted by aka burlap at 7:17 PM on February 16, 2016 [1 favorite]
It WAS super fun!
posted by leesh at 7:41 PM on February 16, 2016 [1 favorite]
posted by leesh at 7:41 PM on February 16, 2016 [1 favorite]
Had a blast! It was great seeing everyone and crushing our enemies. leesh, you're the best to talk comic books with!
posted by mediareport at 8:15 PM on February 16, 2016 [3 favorites]
posted by mediareport at 8:15 PM on February 16, 2016 [3 favorites]
Apparently I screwed up the link to the photos originally, but it's fixed now.
posted by Rock Steady at 3:11 AM on February 17, 2016
posted by Rock Steady at 3:11 AM on February 17, 2016
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posted by oceanjesse at 4:06 AM on January 25, 2016 [1 favorite]