MeFi IRL

The DC DSA chapter's next general meeting is 3-5pm on Sunday, 9/9, and I thought it would be great for those of us who are going or who are interested in politics and activism generally to have a place to talk shop afterward. You are also absolutely welcome if you aren't interested in the DSA -- this meetup is truly for DC progressives of all stripes. The cafe, Le Pain Quotidien, is chosen for its proximity to Dupont Circle Metro.

I want to take a weekend trip up to New York in September or October, and I'd like to come at a time when I can meet up with New York MeFites! So, is there a specific date when I should (or should not) head up? Specific place where you would (or would not) want to meet? In short, when exactly are you all free? [more inside]

XOXO is happening this week in Portland – we're going to meet up at Ex Novo Brewing on Thursday before the festival opens! [more inside]

Mr Kris10_b and I have been going to trivia at Folly Brewpub on College St, but there haven't been many people showing up. I was wondering if anyone woukd like to join us for the next trivia night on 11th September so we can have a few more team members, or possibly another team. The prize is just a round of beers, but they have a good range of questions and it's always a fun night.

DragonCon 2018 is nigh and the schedule app update is out. Past years have proven that an actual designated time & place for a mefi meetup is logistically unlikely, but, just wanted to open a thread for roll call/friend code exchange/panel postmortems, etc. [more inside]

*doodles "Taters + Geeks Who Drink" all over my grocery bag textbook covers*

Never Ending Night is an immersive play - a post-Apocalyptic refugee drama - set underground and performed at the Collingwood Underground Carpark. Tickets on sale from Melbourne Fringe. 18th-29th September. [more inside]

Queer Lady Magician (Projects, Ask) makes its full debut at Melbourne Fringe! 12-15th Sept 2018 at Gasworks Art Park Studio Theatre. Tickets available from Melbourne Fringe or Gasworks Art Park. [more inside]

So I'm in the St Louis area for work until November, and I have an extremely rare day off on Saturday. Let's hang out! [more inside]

Writing Discussion with John Scalzi & Mary Robinette Kowal at the Jean Cocteau Cinema -- authors and friends John Scalzi (MetaFilter's Own jscalzi) and Mary Robinette Kowal have a discussion on the writing process, followed by a Q & A and book signing! Scalzi, known for his science fiction writing and the bestselling “Old Man’s War” series, and Kowal, a puppeteer and Hugo award-winning novelist, both create fictional classics that incorporate fantasy. [Entry: $5 / with Paperback: $16 / with Hardback: $26]

OK you dusty hippies, freaks, artists, techies, sparkle ponies and shirtcockers ... Are we doing this thing or what? [more inside]

I just moved to Pittsburgh and would love to make some friends and meet some mefites IRL! [more inside]

So I got some last minute world con tix... I know at least one other mefite will be there; anyone up for a meetup? [more inside]

We're getting in a bit early with this one but Dinoworx and I were just discussing how MeFi is turning 20 next July. That means it's our 10 year anniversary as we met through MeFi due to the MeFi 10 meet... now we're married with two kids! So, we'd like to celebrate all things MeFi with Friends Of Matt in Brisbane. Any takers? [more inside]

I've been meaning to rewatch Willow ever since its FanFare post and it looks like the Hollywood Theater is providing. I know it's a bit short notice since it's on Saturday, but anyone interested in joining? [more inside]

Bring your hammock, if you have one, and join us for a celebration of MetaFilter's 20th anniversary at Lngholmen in Stockholm. Exact meeting place there to be announced. I will bring a cake. Feel free to bring your own lunch, or not. [more inside]

This is your regular biweekly trivia announcement, with the exception that it is clearly being posted by the wrong person. Come set things right in person on Wednesday night and also play some regular biweekly trivia. [more inside]

Meet up, eat food, support the food bank [more inside]

I'm visiting my hometown and would love to see some mefites, eat some onion rings, and attempt to remember the capital of Kyrgyzstan! (In case it comes up, it's Bishkek.) Let's quiz it up, mefites!

CITY BAKERY IS UNEXPECTEDLY CLOSED.. we are at Coffeed 2 blocks away.

The German club in Tempe is a decent blend of convenience and good food, and I think we should have a meet up there. Table has been booked for 8 under the name Krista (may be spelt wrong). Hopefully outside. I'll post my phone number day of for anyone whose lost. [more inside]