Social Events
Throwing a party, a shindig, hoedown, or taco-eating competition? Add your event to our social calendar and invite everyone at DrupalCon! Remember to login first.
Friday
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ATX Hack for Change
ATX Hack for Change is the annual civic and social good hackathon hosted by St. Edward's University in conjunction with the National Day of Civic Hacking. This year's event is co-presented by St. Edward's University, South by Southwest, and Open Austin.Time: 17:00 to 21:00Location: Thirteen23 506 Congress Ave #200 Austin, TX 78701
Sunday
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Super informal Game of Thrones viewing party
Love Game of Thrones? Love Drupal people? Can't go a week without checking in on everyone's favorite (and devilishly handsome) Tyrion Lannister? North Door has you covered. Totally no host everything, but it's not about free beer, it's about the throne! Here's their event page: http://www.ndvenue.com/event/552521-game-thrones-season-4-ep-austin/Time: 19:30 to 22:00Location: North Door Main Stage 502 Brushy St. Austin, TX, 78702 http://ndvenue.com/
Monday to Thursday
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Reddit get-together
I know we're all probably a little bit socially awkward and less inclined to have human interaction but I'd be damned if we didn't use this opportunity to get together! Let's meet up and catch a movie at Alamo Drafthouse, talk Drupal, reddit, and make some friends.Time: 09:45Location: Alamo Drafthouse 320 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701
Monday
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Opening Reception
Are you itching for a sneak peek at the exhibit hall? Is "Free Beer" one of the most heavenly phrases you've ever heard? If so, come kick off DrupalCon at the Opening Reception, sponsored by Forum One and Isovera!Time: 17:00 to 18:30Location: Exhibit Hall | 1st floor
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Life Sciences Meetup
Join your peers at Brass House on Monday evening to network and learn how similar life sciences organizations to yours are succeeding with Drupal. This event is free and you do not need a conference pass to attend. Refreshments & snacks to be served! RSVP: http://industrymeetupsdrupalconatx.drupalgardens.com/ This event is hosted by Acquia.Time: 17:00 to 18:30Location: Brass House, 115 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701
Monday
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Office Space screening at the Alamo Drafthouse
The Alamo Drafthouse has been named the best movie theater in America, and it was started right here in Austin! The Alamo Drafthouse is a uniquely Austin experience, and Four Kitchens is putting together a private screening for our Drupal friends! Space is limited, so RSVP here: https://4k-office-space.eventbrite.com Doors open at 6:30! Get to the theater early for surprises, trivia, and prizes!Time: 18:30 to 21:00Location: Alamo Drafthouse Ritz http://drafthouse.com/austin/the_ritz
Monday
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Community Summit Dinner
Come and eat & drink with all your fellow drupalistas after a good long day at the Community summit The event is pretty simple - we are gonna order a bunch of tables at a restaurant, so theres a place to meetup, keep the discussions from the day and offcourse get into shape for the next 4 days of DrupalCon action. No theres no open bar, unless somebody wanna put down their credit card ;) We just make sure that we have a good spot for all of us to meetTime: 19:00 to 23:45Location: TBD
Tuesday
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Public Sector Meetup
Join your peers at the Austin Convention Center on Tuesday to network and learn how similar public sector organizations are succeeding with Drupal. This event will feature a facilitated discussion led by Joe Kroeger, our Director of State & Local Government. This event is free and you do not need a conference pass to attend. If you ARE registered for DrupalCon, grab your lunch in the exhibit hall and make your way to Room 3 in the ACC.Time: 11:45 to 13:00Location: Room 3, Austin Convention Center
Tuesday
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NorthPoint Digital Technology & Design Happy Hour - Free Beer!
We're crafting a tasty brew of Technology and Design at our booth 306-308. Join us at 4:00 PM and quench your thirst with free local beer! We'll be giving away some cool swag for the first 200 people to swing by at this time.Time: 16:00 to 17:00Location: Booth 306-308 | Exhibit Hall | Convention Center
Tuesday
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Mediacurrent and Lingotek After Party
Join Mediacurrent and Lingotek at The Market for an evening of drinks and networking. Stop by either of our booths for a ticket.Time: 17:00 to 23:00Location: 319 Colorado Street Austin, TX 78701 512-472-6662
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High Tech Meetup
Join your peers at Brass House on Tuesday evening to network and learn how similar organizations are succeeding with Drupal, specifically in the high tech industry. This event is free and you do not need a conference pass to attend. Refreshments & snacks to be served! RSVP: http://industrymeetupsdrupalconatx.drupalgardens.com/ This event is hosted by Acquia.Time: 17:00 to 18:30Location: Brass House, 115 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701
Tuesday
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Women in Drupal Reception
Come and meet other women in Drupal, and the local technology community for a fun mixer hosted by Aten Design Group and Amazee Labs at Max's Wine Dive.
We'll meet up by the big Drupalicon by the registration desk between 5:00 and 5:30 to walk over as a group.Time: 17:30 to 20:00Location: Max's Wine Dive - Austin 207 San Jacinto Blvd
Tuesday
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.frontend__design--meetup { awesome: 100%important! }
Come meet other Drupal Frontenders, themers & Designers. As usual at Drupalcon, the beautiful & pretty of em all (read: themers & designers) are meeting up for drinks & generally praising of Drupals Frontend. At the moment its not so planned, but more information will come the next couple of weeks, as we figure out the details.Time: 18:30 to 20:00Location: Bangers at 79 - 81 Rainy street (http://bangersaustin.com)
Tuesday
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VIKING Fest
Its a known fact that vikings are 127% more kickass than both Ninjas & Cowboys! To celebrate the vikings epicness, general awesomeness & that they discovered Vineland (aka Merika) there will be a Fest - Where we will do what vikings do best: Eat bacon, laugh & cheer loudly! So how do you know if you qualify as a viking for this Fest?
well if you can cross off one of these:Time: 20:00 to 23:45Location: Bangers at 79 - 81 Rainy street (http://bangersaustin.com)
Tuesday
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Board Games
Inspired by the event planned for Wednesday night (https://austin2014.drupal.org/event/board-game-night), some of us also want to play Tuesday night! So join us for some board games. Folks of all experience levels are welcome. I've brought Dominion, Puerto Rico, Innovation, and Settlers of Catan but please feel free to bring your own favorite games.Time: 21:15 to 23:30Location: Our plan is to try to find some space in the lobby of the Hilton. I'll update this page with the latest location details as we have them.
Tuesday
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Unofficial karaoke night at Swan Dive
Join the Four Kitchens Web Chefs for a fun night of karaoke at Swan Dive. You can check out the song list in advance here: http://www.diamondkaraoke.com/songs.htmlTime: 22:00 to 23:45Location: 615 Red River, Austin TX 78701 http://www.swandiveaustin.com/
Wednesday
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START HERE FOR BEER. A Commerce Guys Beer Reception
Get a free beer ticket and a chance to WIN a Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition Quadricopter*. Complete the START HERE map (provided in your DrupalCon tote bag) and turn in your ticket for a beer on Wednesday from 3:00 - 4:00 at the Village Square (CV5)
You'll also be entered to win a Parrot AR.Drone.Time: 15:00 to 16:00Location: Commerce Village Square (booth CV5)
Wednesday
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Unleash the Keg! 2nd Annual DrupalCon Happy Hour
Join us as we unleash the kegs in booth 917. Come for the free beer and snacks, stay for the conversation and tom foolery.Time: 16:00 to 18:00Location: Exhibit Hall - Booth 917
Wednesday
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Civic Lounge Speakeasy Happy Hour
Are you using Drupal to improve the public sector? Get excited about increased access to government open data? Consider yourself a civic hacker? Come join us behind closed doors and secretly drink with peers who work on similar issues! Stop by the #civiclounge (Booths 608-610-612) and get your CIVICPASS and directions to the happy hour location. Drinks on us! Hosted by your friends at CivicActions, Albatross Digital, DrupalSquad and Nuams.Time: 17:00 to 19:00Location: Shhhhh....
Wednesday
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Party with Pantheon and New Relic
Join us at Bangers Sausage House and Beer Garden for an epic evening of Indie Games, live music from Soul Supporters- voted “Best Soul Band” in Austin and amazing selection of Austin’s gourmet sausages and craft beer. Hang out with the Pantheon and New Relic teams along with: Alley Interactive, Ciplex, DOOR3, Four Kitchens, Hook42, Kalamuna, Mediacurrent, Phase2 and ThinkShout.Time: 18:00 to 21:30Location: Bangers Sausage House and Beer Garden 81 Rainey Street, Austin, Tx 78701 Tel: (512) 386-1656
Wednesday
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Board Game Night
Introverts unite! [Irony acknowledged here.] At 7pm, Bring a modern or classic board game (I sense boggle in your future) or card game (Fluxx, anyone?) to the conference. Together, we'll own farms or otherwise level up. You don't have to bring a game to participate: anyone can play! And don’t worry if you aren’t interested in playing any of the games, you can also come and just hang out.Time: 19:00 to 22:00Location: Hilton conference hotel lobby, coffeeshop & bar : we're taking over!!!.... We might also spillover into the coder lounge, if we run out of room.
Thursday
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Lunch with Four Kitchens and future CMS discussion
Have lunch on Four Kitchens while we discuss the future of CMS! What we will discuss: designing web systems, the role of the designer in all this, Four Kitchens' approach to design, and when to decouple the frontend from the backend. RSVP here, space is VERY limited: https://future-of-cms.eventbrite.comTime: 12:00 to 13:00Location: Capital Factory 701 Brazos Street Suite 1601 Austin TX 78701
Thursday
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Trivia Night
Join us for trivia night, Thursday at the Raddison!Time: 20:00 to 23:45Location: Raddison Hotel, Riverside Ballroom 111 East Cesar Chavez Street
Thursday to Friday
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Thursday - UK DrupalCon party
UK and non-UK Drupalistas welcome. We will be gathering at a local venue, with Drupal DJs, running as late as they let us. Special thanks to our great sponsors:
Fluxus
WunderRootTime: 21:00 to 02:00Location: Hangar Lounge, 318 Colorado St and 4th
Friday
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Sprint day happy hour at Craft Pride
Join the Four Kitchens Web Chefs at an informal happy hour at Craft Pride, a short walk away from the convention center! Craft Pride serves only local Texas beer, with over 52 local beers on tap. Come and get one last taste of Texas before you leave.Time: 17:00 to 19:00Location: 61 Rainey Street, Austin TX 78701 http://craftprideaustin.com/