MeFi IRL

At PyCon US 2023 on Friday, April 21st in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, I'll be co-presenting the play "Argument Clinic: What Healthy Professional Conflict Looks Like" with MeFite jacobian (Jacob Kaplan-Moss). Watch live in person, or stream it live (or later). I'm also proposing a separate social meetup in SLC during PyCon. [more inside]

I'll be in Salt Lake City, Utah for PyCon US this month. I'll be available parts of Wednesday, April 19th-Monday, April 24th, and would enjoy meeting other MeFites who live in SLC or who are visiting for the convention! An outdoor beverage near the Salt Palace would be ideal. Tentative suggestion: 5pm Saturday, April 22nd. [more inside]

Hi everyone! Last summer, a handful of us here at Metafilter completed Julia Cameron's classic creativity program, The Artist's Way. It's a 12-week program designed to help you connect to your inherent sense of creativity, be more productive, and build your enjoyment and confidence in artistic work (whether it's writing, music, visual arts, or just simply living a more artistic life). danabanana and I are revisiting the program this year and we'd love your company, whether you're a first-timer or someone looking to try it again. Please join us for gentle accountability, occasional grousing, and weekly revelations about the artistic journey. All are welcome! (If you are discovering this thread already in progress, come on in!) [more inside]

Thought I'd start a new post since, well, decluttering, cleaning, life tasks are ongoing. Thanks to mochapickle and paduasoy for the continual motivation! [more inside]

...actually, please refrain from the jazz hands BUT...
POSTunderground is an erstwhile Jazz residency held in the basement of the Brookline VFW Post 11 on 386 Washington Street. This month, they're presenting four sets of local jazz each Friday Night—7:30PM, 8:30PM, 9:30PM, 10:30PM. There's no cover—and there is a simple bar with VFW prices (read: cheap drinks). I'm gonna go on Friday March 24, sometime around 8PM. Anyone with me?

Tuesday trivia night at Halcyon Brewing in Greenwood. Trivia at starts at 7:30pm. Let's meet up at 7pm. [more inside]

A follow-on from mochapickle's Apartment Therapy January Cure 2023. That was a supportive space for those of us decluttering, cleaning, organising, and generally making our spaces more efficient or pleasant; I hope this can be the same.

Sunday, March 5th afternoon got the most votes (3), so that wins! Let's say meet at 3:00 PM at Civil Life. I'm open to different times if that would work better for people. [more inside]

Are people interested in a Nashville meetup? [more inside]

Edit: let's do this! Winter New England meetup [more inside]

Hi everyone! Apartment Therapy's annual 20-day January Cure begins on January 2. Each weekday, you receive a new task to get your living space clean, bright, and ready for the new year. Come join us for asynchronous cleaning, accountability, and conviviality. It's free! [more inside]

Come for a short session of stand-up, interactive improv and music brought to you by two very talented MeFites - brainwane and Reeya Banerjee. [more inside]

Join author and Mefite Don Merrill on his journey taking his doorstop to the stage - with help from MetaFilter! This event is free to attend. [more inside]

How do we build online communities at scale? Hear from Chris Gray, policy activist and former content moderator, about the challenges around content moderation [more inside]

Join Vladyslav Alforov, a Ukrainian journalist, as he explains how technology has impacted and mobilized communities and communication in wartime Ukraine. [more inside]

Test yourself against fellow Mefites at MetaFilter Trivia Night: Everything I Know I Learned on MetaFilter. It's hosted by MetaFilter's own jacquilynne, and it's free! [more inside]

Meet MetaFilter's new owner. Jessamyn's been around since forever but maybe you still have some things about her you'd like to know. Come to this informal chat with Jessamyn and have your questions answered. [more inside]

Come meet MetaFilter's inaugural Steering Committee! Stop by for a chat and get to know some of the people behind the MeTas. It's free to attend! [more inside]

Writer Jami Attenberg is presenting a mini January version of her popular annual #1000wordsofsummer event. The goal for the mini event is to write 1000 words a day for six days. It sounds like a fun challenge and great way to start the new year! Would anyone like to join me? It's free. [more inside]

Join us for trivia, Swedish meatballs, and stiff drinks at the Swedish Club. Will we again win free tickets to the Swedish Club's monthly pancake breakfast? [more inside]

Want to come have dinner, hang out, play some board games? [more inside]

Tuesday trivia night at Halcyon Brewing in Greenwood. Trivia at starts at 7:30pm. Let's meet up at 7pm. [more inside]

Hi everyone! I'd planned to see this very exciting stage rendition of Studio Ghibli's My Neighbour Totoro this Saturday evening (22 October) with a friend, but for last minute *reasons* they are no longer able to make it. So I have one ticket going (a great seat, at £47.50). I was going to sell it back to the Box Office, but thought perhaps I'd hawk it here to see if anyone wants to do an IRL meet-up and see this show with me. [more inside]

Seattle's Swedish Club is restarting its trivia night. Let's give this one a try. One of my favorite places for trivia in the before times. There may be song lyrics spoken in monotone. And there may be pea soup and flatbread. [more inside]

I love the idea of NaNoWriMo but the demanding schedule sinks me every time. If you're looking to write more in November but NaNo isn't in your personal forecast, join me for a leisurely, asynchronous, no-rules writing event and spend a day, week, weekend, or month making progress on your writing project -- any writing project -- at your own pace. [more inside]

Let's meet at Halcyon Brewing to do trivia. I might be bringing a few other friends, so we may form two teams. Arrive around 7, trivia starts around 7:30

Tuesday trivia night at Halcyon Brewing in Greenwood. Trivia at starts at 7:30pm. Let's meet up at 7pm. [more inside]

I will be in Prague next week. Are there any MeFites in or near Prague who want to get together for a wholesome walk, say? [more inside]

Hello folks! Starting on September 19, Apartment Therapy is running its annual Decluttering Cure. Who's up for 14 days of clutter conquering? It's free. [more inside]

Canceled due to illness of the trivia caller. Seattle's Swedish Club is restarting its trivia night. Let's give this one a try. One of my favorite places for trivia in the before times. There may be song lyrics spoken in monotone. And there may be pea soup and flatbread. [more inside]

I'd love to meet up w/ the MeFi community members in DC before summer ends. Thinking that a picnic with Caribbean food would be a great way to end summer and kick-off the school year. This would have to be a collaborative effort. Plans are tentative and based on the number of responses. /Food: Avenues of the Caribbean Catering: www.avenuesofthecaribbean.com /Location: National Mall /Date & Time: Tentative

Tuesday trivia night at Halcyon Brewing in Greenwood. Trivia at starts at 7:30pm. Let's meet up at 7pm. [more inside]

🗳Hey there!🗳 Voting has begun for the inaugural Steering Committee (SC) for Metafilter! Come on over to MeTaTalk for a list of candidates and explanation of the voting process and help determine the future of the site!

As above, my vacation dates in San Francisco are confirmed, but I’d love it if you’ll share your fav local-best-kept-secret-fun-things/places (as an former Londoner/multi-East coaster, it’s been a decade since I was last in SF!) and as a bonus, also your company to join ne at restaurants with *outdoor seating* in the Bay area (breakfast/brunch, lunch, or dinner)! I like solo travel, but find meals awkward on my own. I’ll be staying in the Mission, but am happy to take the BART etc. I don’t drive. Thanks! (I’m using the address of a sushi venue to post this.)

Tuesday trivia night at Halcyon Brewing in Greenwood. Trivia at starts at 7:30pm. Let's meet up at 7pm. [more inside]

After one successful MeFi IRL Tuesday trivia night at Halcyon Brewing in Greenwood, let's do it again. Trivia at starts at 7:30pm. Let's meet up at 7pm. [more inside]

📬 Oh hey, fancy meeting you here! 📩 Just a reminder that the self-nominations for the inaugural Metafilter Steering Committee (SC) close on August 7th! The purpose of said committee will be to develop and implement site policy, code updates, and ensure the financial health of the site, i.e. help guide the direction of the overall site and act as the voice of the community. Interested? Come over to Metatalk to view details and learn how to apply by August 7th!

Trivia time again! Halcyon Brewing (also on Facebook) in Greenwood has weekly trivia Tuesdays at 7:30pm. Let's meet up at 7pm. [more inside]

Hello, friends! I'm going to be in NYC for most of August, and would love to meet up outdoors. We're meeting Saturday the 20th around 3:00pm for a picnic in Prospect Park!

📬 Hello there! 📩
The Metafilter Transition Team (TT) is pleased to announce that self nominations are open for the inaugural Steering Committee! The purpose of the MetaFilter Steering Committee (SC) will be to develop and implement site policy, code updates, and ensure the financial health of the site. The SC works with the site staff and site owner to ensure that there is not a single failure point for site decisions or actions, and that there are an adequate number of people available to respond to community needs. Long story short this will be a committee of Metafilter members who help guide the site and act as the voice of the members at large. Interested? Come on over to MetaTalk and read all the details!

Hello, friends! I'm going to be in Seattle in August and I'd love to meet you in person. I don't know a thing about Seattle so I need your help on the WHERE please, but I do at least know the when: Thursday August 18. Update! IRL says this thread is closed but let's see if it'll revive when I put in a confirmed location: Volunteer Park! [more inside]

We are going boating on the canals of Amsterdam! [more inside]

Declutter or clean with me! Let’s make it easy: pick one task and let’s knock it out in 30 minutes. I plan to tackle the top of my desk. Upon receiving your RSVP, I will send you a link to the meeting.

Come do a 25-minute novice-friendly workout session with me via free videocall. (I'm hosting a few of these; feel free to join any or all.) 11am US Eastern Time. [more inside]

Come do a 25-minute novice-friendly workout session with me via free videocall. (I'm hosting a few of these; feel free to join any or all.) 7pm US Eastern Time. [more inside]

Is there paperwork you've been putting off? Would mild peer pressure from other MeFites help you get started? Join a 25-minute coworking session! (I'm hosting a few of these; feel free to join any or all.) 1pm US Eastern Time. [more inside]

Have you been procrastinating on some paperwork? Would mild peer pressure from other MeFites help you get started? Join a 25-minute coworking session! [more inside]

Protest Chicago Supporting Organizations: Chicago for Abortion Rights, Chicago NOW, Gay Liberation Network, IL NOW, Women's March Chicago & others [more inside]

I'm looking forward to IRL meetups - I'm proposing this one to test the waters. [more inside]

Hi everyone! This spring, I'm giving Julia Cameron's classic creativity program, The Artist's Way, a proper go. It's a 12-week program designed to reconnect to your inner artist, build your confidence as an artist (whether that's writing, music, visual arts, etc.) and be more productive. I plan to start on Sunday, May 8. Join me for gentle accountability, occasional grousing, and (hopefully not infrequent) revelations about the artistic journey. All are welcome! If you are just now finding this, folks have been starting on different weeks, so feel free to join the conversation in the overlap. [more inside]