October 2016 Archives (all archives)

10 attending
2 maybe

The Taters Shall Rise Again

Our first two installments of Geeks Who Drink trivia at The Rising have been such a success, we're going back for a third go around. Join us, a trivia host who can mostly pronounce all the questions, and perhaps an enthusiastic liquor company representative at 7:30 this Thursday in Inman Square.
Cambridge, MA at The Rising, 7:30PM by Horace Rumpole - 19 comments

0 attending
0 maybe

Wilmington, DE Adventure Club

Let's show 'em there's things to do in Wilmington! (Thereby disproving my high school theory that Delaware is just an excuse to have a round 50 states.) [more inside]

3 attending
0 maybe

Star Trek: TNG Happy Hour, Round 86!

Boldly continuing with Star Trek Happy Hour, "The First Duty", featuring cadet drama at Starfleet Academy--now with more Wesley Crusher! [more inside]
Washington, DC at The Black Cat, 7PM by warm_planet - 2 comments

11 attending
7 maybe

Less week, more end

Hey Toronto MeFites, it's been a while. What say you to a November 19 (Saturday) meetup, say around 3:00 in the afternoon? [more inside]
Toronto, ON at Jason George, 3PM by mandolin conspiracy - 42 comments

2 attending
1 maybe

Tuesday Trivia

Unlike Cannes, all are welcome, even if you don't come in heels.
Seattle, WA at The George and Dragon, 8PM by quiet coyote - 9 comments

1 attending
0 maybe

Old Post Office protest for a certain hotel

There's a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new hotel at 11:00 AM. I'm not sure when protests will start but I will be by there around 9 AM on my way to work. [more inside]
Washington, DC at The Old Post Office, 9AM by numaner - 9 comments

2 attending
4 maybe

Tokyo traveler + you??

I'm coming to Tokyo and would love to meet other MeFites. [more inside]
Shibuya-Ku, Japan at Watering Hole, 7:30PM by quadrilaterals - 14 comments

5 attending
5 maybe

Meetup, anyone??

Looks like there hasn't been a Denver meetup in a while, and I'm new in town... so let's do this thing! How about we grab a beer? Suggestions welcome. [more inside]
Denver, CO at Historians Ale House, 6PM by switcheroo - 33 comments

2 attending
1 maybe

Election Watch Party

Cincinnati-area election night watch party at the Northside Tavern! [more inside]
Cincinnati, OH at Northside Tavern, 7PM by cooker girl - 5 comments

4 attending
0 maybe

Tuesday Trivia

It's not dark yet, but it's getting there. [more inside]
Seattle, WA at The George and Dragon, 8PM by quiet coyote - 9 comments

0 attending
0 maybe

Play: "Hir" by Taylor Mac

Taylor Mac's muscular, provocative play on family dysfunction, gender and trans issues in having a run at Portland's excellent and edgy Defunkt Theater. Last year's New York production was listed as a 10 best play by the NYT, New York Magazine and Time Out NY. There are shows every Thursday to Sunday at 7:30pm through Nov. 12. [more inside]
Portland, OR at Defunkt Theatre, 7:30PM by msalt - 0 comments

3 attending
3 maybe

Brighton Boardgame Evening

After our successful first-ever Brighton meetup, it would be great to have another one and hopefully get a few more folk along too. I thought it would be fun to spend an evening at Alcampo's Lounge (or somewhere equally amenable to games) and play a few lightweight boardgames (I have a few easy-to-learn ones and others are welcome to bring more along). [more inside]
Brighton, England at Alcampo Lounge, 6PM by EndsOfInvention - 30 comments

3 attending
1 maybe

Star Trek: TNG Happy Hour, Round 85!

Boldly continuing with Star Trek Happy Hour, "Cause and Effect"-- let's do a tiime loooop agaaaain. [more inside]
Washington, DC at The Black Cat, 7PM by warm_planet - 0 comments

2 attending
3 maybe

Am in D.C, want to meet Mefites

Relaxed, end-of-week-meetup where west coast Mefite meets east coast Mefites. [more inside]
Arlington, VA at Northside Social Arlington, 6PM by Rabarberofficer - 16 comments

0 attending
0 maybe

The Unlikely Power of Uncertainty and Contradiction

Jordan Ellenberg (MetaFilter's escabeche) will be at the Santa Fe Institute giving a talk on The Unlikely Power of Uncertainty and Contradiction tomorrow night, Oct. 18, starting at 7:30 PM.
Santa Fe, NM at The Lensic Performing Arts Center, 7:30PM by filthy light thief - 4 comments

9 attending
9 maybe

The Supermannening

Hey, let's get together and binge-watch all four Christopher Reeve Superman movies! Brunch! Cocktails! Crockpot dinner! Lots of Gene Hackman! [more inside]
Portland, OR at The Fortress of Millarditude, 10AM by cortex - 44 comments

11 attending
1 maybe

Taters Gonna Rise Up

Despite being stuck in the corner room at tiny tables, Taters sailed to victory last time at The Rising and we have two gift certificates to spend. Assuming the world doesn't end as a result of the 3rd debate, we'll get our Geeks Who Drink trivia on once again on Thursday at 7:30pm. [more inside]
Cambridge, MA at The Rising, 7:30PM by DiscourseMarker - 23 comments

6 attending
6 maybe

Edinburgh Pubby McPubface

I has been in the Edinburgh for nearly a year, and I would much like to meet muh fellow Mefites. There is much to discuss about the joys and travails of life in North Britain, yet nothing that wouldn't be improved by beer and bonhomie. Here's the plan. [more inside]
Scotland at Guildford Arms, 7PM by Devonian - 39 comments

4 attending
1 maybe

Trivia Resurgence

After last week's humiliating defeat (and talking ourselves out of answers), we return.
Seattle, WA at The George and Dragon, 8PM by the man of twists and turns - 8 comments

2 attending
1 maybe

Savannah post hurricane Matthew meetup

Hey, let's meet and swap stories about life in general and surviving hurricane Matthew in general! [more inside]

2 attending
1 maybe

we swear, we don't hate the lactose intolerant.

we just really love ice cream. [more inside]
Palo Alto, CA at green elephant gourmet/rick's rather rich ice cream, 6:30PM by koroshiya - 12 comments

1 attending
1 maybe

Final Presidential Debate, in Hecklevision

Last chance, the third and final presidential debate in Hecklevision, with 9 of Portland's best standup comedians scrolling tweet-heckles up the bottom third of the screen. Nariko Ott, Alex Falcone, JoAnn Schinderle, Laci Day, Katie Nguyen, Riley Fox, Coor Cohen and MeFi's own Mark Saltveit. The first two have sold out and been super fun. $6 in advance, likely sold out on same day but $8 if not. http://www.secretsociety.net/event/1338033-hollywood-theatre-pbr-portland/
Portland, OR at Secret Society, 6PM by msalt - 2 comments

2 attending
7 maybe

DC FOODIES mini meetup: Bonchon!

Hello FOODIES! I think it's safe to say our regular meetups will resume next month, but my October got a little busy. So this time around, I'm just going to call it for a Sunday lunch on the 23rd and an easy-to-reach location--one that comes recommended by several MeFites. Hope you can join me for delicious fried chicken and other Korean goodies at Bonchon!
Washington, DC at Bonchon, 1PM by capricorn - 8 comments

8 attending
2 maybe

Centennial Park Hangout at 11 AM on Sunday 16th

Some crumpets and pimms in the park! [more inside]
Centennial Park, Australia at Centennial Park (see link in post for the picnic location), 11AM by pando11 - 29 comments

0 attending
0 maybe

Debate scouting?

So, yeah, the other day I kind of suggested that I might be up for doing this. Anyone else want to come along? [more inside]
University City, MO at Washington Univeristy, 7PM by Kid Charlemagne - 4 comments

3 attending
0 maybe

Star Trek: TNG Happy Hour, Round 84!

Boldly continuing with Star Trek Happy Hour, "Ethics", features Worf woobiness, Alexander, and dubious medical ethics. [more inside]
Washington, DC at The Black Cat, 7PM by warm_planet - 1 comment

2 attending
5 maybe

Boston October 13th

Has anyone ever proposed a meet up and then not shown up? I'd love to grab dinner and beer with some Boston MeFites while I'm in town working but I may have to be a jerk and cancel at the last minute. [more inside]
Boston, MA at Tavern Road, 7:15PM by chococat - 21 comments

8 attending
0 maybe

Tuesday Trivia

Trivia night at the George and Dragon. [more inside]
Seattle, WA at The George and Dragon, 8PM by the man of twists and turns - 8 comments

5 attending
13 maybe

Local pub meetup

It's been a while since our last local beer & conversation meetup, and I found myself thinking it's about time for another one. [more inside]
Portland, OR at Occidental Tap Room / Wursthaus, 4PM by Greg_Ace - 42 comments

4 attending
6 maybe

Board games at the Blue Shirt

It's been a while since we had a board game meetup in this area, so let's see whether there's interest in a new one. One of us could host it, or we could meet at a restaurant such as the Blue Shirt Cafe on Davis Square or a conveniently large Panera Bread like the one near Fenway Park. Based on past meetups, Knight Moves seems to have been a bust. A weekend, which would allow for the most play time, would probably be best. When and where sounds best to you all? EDIT:Let's meet at the Blue Shirt Cafe on Davis Square at 2:00 on Sunday, October 30th! Feel free to bring any game or games you'd like to play.
Somerville, MA at Blue Shirt Cafe, 2PM by Rustic Etruscan - 25 comments

0 attending
3 maybe

Trump vs. Clinton Debate 2 - in Hecklevision

You'll watch and hear the debate on a large screen TV, while 8 of Portland's funniest comedians send tweet-heckles that scroll up the bottom of the screen. Featuring Nariko Ott, JoAnn Schinderle, Alex Falcone, Katie Nguyen and Metafilter's own msalt. [more inside]
Portland, OR at Black Water Lounge, 6PM by msalt - 3 comments

4 attending
1 maybe

The Moth GrandSLAM Championship

Who's up for an evening of live storytelling? Heads up: you'll probably need to decide by Oct. 19th. [more inside]
Seattle, WA at Town Hall, 7PM by quiet coyote - 9 comments

7 attending
3 maybe

Hey are we doing this?

It seems that since calendars are hard, we have not put up an event for our monthly meetup at the Billy Goat... [more inside]
Chicago, IL at Original Billy Goat Tavern, 6PM by MCMikeNamara - 37 comments

2 attending
0 maybe

Southampton minimeetup!

We'll meet at Ebb and Flow at 6pm Friday October 14. Previously: As mentioned in the Brighton meetup thread, I will be in Southampton for work from Oct 13-15. It seemed there were a few other folk who will miss the Brighton but might make a Southampton. [more inside]
Southampton, England at Ebb and Flow, 6PM by nat - 22 comments