MeFi IRL

Wednesday, January 3rd is the first first Wednesday of 2018. Let's make it happy. Join us at Monks Pub in lieu of the Original Billy Goat Tavern with their crazy new beers because renovations. Then wander with us (quickly! though. It's cold) to LiveWire for something special.

There are a number of good shows coming through Meow Wolf (Santa Fe, NM) in the coming months, but instead of trying to drum up interest in each, I thought I'd just link to the Meow Wolf events page above the fold and let local folks chime in if any strike their fancy. [Also, we should have a normal, non-event/performance meetup soon, because it's been ages, so we can talk about that, too!]

I can teach you how to knit pussy hats. We can maybe collect hats for distribution before the next womens March. We had a successful group on 12/21, with two knitters learning to purl! There will be room for ten on couches, a snuggly black cat (who decided yesterday that she’s kinda into circular needles if they’re juggling in front of her), cake, and tea. Near the R/W train at 8 Street, 6 train at Astor Place, ACE/BD at West 4th, N at 14th Street. Memail for actual address and buzzer instructions. [more inside]

My friends and I are hosting a new player event for the release of the Netrunner revised core set card game. [more inside]

I hope to meet up in New England again sometime in 2018. [more inside]

Hello Korea! slyrabbit and myself are in Seoul for nondenominationalmas and wondered whether the on-trend youth of MeFi would be interested in an upmeet. [more inside]

I can teach you how to knit pussy hats. We can maybe collect hats for distribution before the March. [more inside]

I got carried away last January making eggnog and now I have a ton of aged eggnog, but I forgot to invite people to drink it until now, so: Jan 6, come drink some eggnog with me! [more inside]

OK, Taters, we're officially in training for our forthcoming triumph at Geek Bowl 2018, and the good news is you don't have to abstain from anything, least of all, our regular trivia meetup at Phoenix Landing. (Please be sure to take a look at the Geek Bowl post as well.)

Geeks Who Drink is bringing Geek Bowl to Boston this year, and it's time for the Taters to show the world what they know! As the event happens to be a few days before my birthday, DiscourseMarker and I are counting this as my birthday party and will cover the tickets for up to two Tater teams of six people each (tickets can only be bought in sixes). Please RSVP as soon as you can so that I know that whether we can fill out two teams, thanks! SEE BELOW FOR IMPORTANT LOGISTICAL UPDATE 2/14.

I'll be going to see America’s Sweethearts at QED in Astoria! I'd love it if I got to see some other Mefites there! [more inside]

Whatever the weather, how about pub quiz *next* week?

Anyone up for the usual trivia at the George and Dragon?

Let's stay warm while playing games at The Loft on Sunday. [more inside]

In years past I've hosted a meetup at my house during the week between Christmas and New Years. I'm proposing to do it again on December 30th, and this is the post to gauge interest. [more inside]

Hey Michiganders! By now I hope you're recovered from holiday madness and ready to kick back with your fellow mitten-wearing MeFites. We're meeting at Cultivate Coffee in Ypsilanti on Sun Jan. 21 from 4-8PM. Hopefully that will accommodate both early and latecomers. It's a nice bright shop with coffee, tea, beer and snacks. So stoked! Bring your pals! [more inside]

We are now in the depths of winter. Let us warm ourselves (body, mind, and spirit!) with a Nordic brunch inspired by folks who know how to Hygge and herring too. [more inside]

gingerbeer and I will be in New Orleans from this Friday (12/8) through Tuesday. We are going to a wedding on Friday, but the weekend is open. We're staying at the Old No. 77 hotel. We like cocktails and good food and mefites. Let us attempt to combine them!

Need a break from holiday stress? Lets get together at the Steer-In on East 10th st. [more inside]

Dec 15 - 17 It’s a Wonderful Life SINGLE FEATURE • 35MM • [more inside]

Alas, all good things must come to an end, so we are wrapping up our three+ wonderful years of Star Trek: TNG with the final episode, All Good Things Must Come to an End! Join us at the Black Cat Friday evening and then for dinner afterwards at Matchbox 14th St. This is a double episode, so dinner will be at 9:30. [more inside]

Känna känna! I'm moving to Stockholm on January 20th. How about we put together a fika or something the last week of January? I'll be a bit south of the city but happy to travel for a meet up. Any interest?