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I went to one meetup in Chapel Hill like 10 years ago and it was great. I'm an introvert but would love to get together with other folks in my area. I'm in Cary. So far people have suggested Sarah's Empanadas or a member's house. If you are better at organizing than me, I'm happy to have help!
posted by caviar2d2 on Dec 1, 2024 - 12 comments

Inspired by this on the Blue, let’s have a 11' 8" Bridge Memorial Meetup at Sam’s Bottle Shop.
posted by research monkey on Oct 20, 2019 - 27 comments

It has been almost 20 years since the first post on MeFi, so what an opportune time to get together here in the Triangle of North Carolina! Maybe we can even make this a regional thing and lure some MeFites down from the mountains, off the Outer Banks, and "y'all too, Fort Bragg!" Let's start a discussion in this thread about where, when, and what we want to do in general terms before we nail down the details. [more inside]
posted by Rock Steady on May 22, 2019 - 40 comments

MeFites in the Research Triangle--how about brunch on an upcoming Saturday/Sunday? SNOW DATE - Groundhog Day (Feb 2) [more inside]
posted by tealcoffeecup on Dec 29, 2018 - 31 comments

Now that the storm's blown through and we've picked up the pieces, let's meet up at Morgan Street Food Hall. [more inside]
posted by ardgedee on Sep 11, 2018 - 57 comments

Let's have a meetup at the North Carolina State Farmers' Market in Raleigh! I'm proposing a breakfast / brunch meetup at the State Farmers' Market Restaurant, which as you can tell from their URL, prides themselves on their biscuits. Afterwards folks can check out the Farmers' Market for produce, baked goods, and plants. There's also the Nahunta Pork Outlet for those interested in pork products.
posted by research monkey on Jun 3, 2018 - 22 comments

The arrival of the Year of the Dog seems as good an excuse as any to have a meetup! [more inside]
posted by research monkey on Jan 19, 2018 - 33 comments

Research Monkey set me up for this, and we haven't had a meetup since ignignokt and metroid_baby visited, so let's see if we can do it. Lunch or dinner at the Chuy's in Cary (or Apex, or Morrisville, who can really tell these days?) at the shopping megacomplex off US-55 and US-540. As incentive: I have a coupon for a free, uh, serving thingy of queso. Not sure if it's still good since it's over a year old and kind of beaten up from riding in my wallet the whole time, but let's try it anyway. [more inside]
posted by ardgedee on Sep 8, 2017 - 37 comments

Inspired by the Southpoint side-convo in this post on the blue - let's have a meetup at The Streets at Southpoint! [more inside]
posted by research monkey on Apr 20, 2017 - 46 comments

Anyone else excited to see Kedi, the new documentary about street cats in Istanbul, (currently at 100/85 on RT)? It starts at the Rialto in Raleigh on March 10 and seems perfect for a meetup. Durham or Chapel Hill theaters showing it could work if that's better for folks. Maybe include a stop for appetizers before or drinks after? It's all questions at this point, except for the kitties, which are solid.
posted by mediareport on Feb 17, 2017 - 21 comments

**Please note the date change! Sorry for any confusion!**

It's been too long since the Triangle Contingent got ourselves together, so let's meet up to eat some good food, drink some tasty beverages, and/or bitch about HB2. We've decided on a picnic with board games at Weaver Street Market on Sunday, May 29th at 4 pm! [more inside]
posted by Rock Steady on May 12, 2016 - 70 comments

Let's get together to eat Chinese hot pot (or maybe dim sum) to celebrate the arrival of Lunar New Year! [more inside]
posted by research monkey on Jan 29, 2016 - 16 comments

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. [more inside]
posted by aka burlap on Jan 24, 2016 - 45 comments

Cortex and Secretariat will be breezing through RTP the weekend of August 22, and so we're going to meet at Mesa Latin Kitchen on Sunday at 4 PM. [more inside]
posted by ardgedee on Aug 8, 2015 - 67 comments

Let's get together for biscuits, as discussed in the last Triangle area meetup thread! NOTE REGARDING LOCATION: this is just to let IRL let me post with confirmed date and time - REAL address will be provided via mefimail to people in the 'Attending' list on this page. [more inside]
posted by research monkey on Aug 14, 2014 - 76 comments

Hey, it's been too long, and we should celebrate the big 1-5 in style. I'm thinking dinner somewhere and then casual drinks nearby for people who want to join up after dinner. I'm suggesting Raleigh because that's closest to me, but we could certainly do it elsewhere in the Triangle if that works better for people. [more inside]
posted by Rock Steady on Jun 25, 2014 - 62 comments

Let's plan a meetup at a Durham Bulls game for some time in May or June [May 4, Star Wars Night]. It's minor-league baseball, so the prices are low: The most expensive tickets are $30 (our will be in the $10 range), real pints of local craft beers are $5-7, and most concession food is in the $1-5 range. At the same time, the team is AAA, meaning the players are good enough to be only one step away from the Major Leagues, as demonstrated in detail in that great documentary film Bull Durham. Scheduling and booking details inside. [more inside]
posted by ardgedee on Mar 22, 2014 - 57 comments

I've been memailing mediareport about it, and we both agree that we need to have another meetup in March. I was thinking Gourmet Kingdom would be a great option because it's quiet during the week (meaning not quiet on Fri/Sat), it has a challenging/intimidating/exciting/fun Szechuan menu (attn: vegetarians: the braised eggplant is amazing!), and it's in the Chapel Hill/Carrboro part of the triangle, thus satisfying the "our turn" part of the rotation. There's ample parking, and plenty of nearby watering holes for afterwards should we want to maintain conversational momentum like last time in Raleigh. Would any Thursdays in March be bad for anyone? What Thursdays work best for you in March? What Thursdays work worst for you in March? Why wouldn't you want to meet up on a Thursday? What is it about those damned Thursdays? Do you know anybody named Thursday? Are they coming? Would they be embarrassed?
posted by oceanjesse on Feb 15, 2014 - 64 comments

We should have a Triangle holiday meetup! We're gonna do Troy Mezze Lounge at 7PM on Saturday, Dec 14th, 2013 - ask for Jenny! [more inside]
posted by Phire on Dec 5, 2013 - 56 comments

I had a blast at the Raleigh meetup half an eternity ago, and I figured it was time for another triangle meetup. I'm thinking sometime in mid-February, perhaps the 9th or the 16th? Please suggest your favourite joint for hanging out! We'll be at the Bull City Burger and Brewery in Durham at 2 PM on February 17th! Be there or be a redditor.
posted by Phire on Jan 13, 2013 - 81 comments

So I've just moved to Greenville (NC) from the socialist utopia of Toronto, and I'd love to meet some MeFites in the Triangle area. Would anyone be interested in a meetup in Raleigh on Saturday, June 9th? Since I'm new to the area I'd love your venue/activity suggestions. [more inside]
posted by Phire on May 9, 2012 - 53 comments

Food Truck Rodeo at Durham, NC Central Park. 4-8 PM this Sunday. Over two dozen food trucks on the lawn, a veritable rodeo's worth of them! A climbing wall! A deejay! And you! C'mon, guys. Food trucks! Park! Food! Truck! [more inside]
posted by ardgedee on Oct 27, 2011 - 8 comments

Hey, Triangle Mefites! I'll be back in the area on April 8th, and I'd love to meetup again! [more inside]
posted by Pater Aletheias on Mar 21, 2011 - 31 comments

I'm telling a story at the Monti StoryGRANDSlam. [more inside]
posted by Pater Aletheias on Mar 21, 2011 - 3 comments

Calling RTP MeFites! I'm passing through Raleigh in the first week of September and I'm free during the day on September 4th. Is anyone interested in meeting up for lunch/coffee/cake?
posted by Phire on Aug 15, 2010 - 3 comments