Meetup - Santa Cruz, CA. June 2007

May 22, 2007 11:04 PM

Santa Cruz, Calif. Meetup: June 22? [more inside]
posted by spiderskull to MetaFilter Gatherings at 11:04 PM (17 comments total)

For those of you who don't feel like driving out to San Francisco or the East Bay, I'm planning a Santa Cruz meetup sometime around June 22. I'll be leaving the Monterey Bay in a few months, and I wanted to get a chance to meet some of you in person.

Right now, as far as location goes, I'm thinking something along the lines of Caffe Pergolesi so that you have your choice of beer or coffee. I am, of course, open to suggestions in case those considering coming would prefer a restaurant.
posted by spiderskull at 11:04 PM on May 22, 2007

I'm in, and I think I could rope in at least two more.
posted by Doublewhiskeycokenoice at 12:53 AM on May 23, 2007

That would be interesting, if I'm around then. Pergolesi sounds good.
posted by advil at 1:08 AM on May 23, 2007

DELIGHTFUL, and count me for two (paging contraption). Perg's fine, but I would toss the Red in contention as well, I like to gather there, what with the couches.
posted by Ambrosia Voyeur at 3:14 PM on May 23, 2007

Is the over the hill crowd welcome? I live in SJ now, but I used to live in Felton.
posted by doctor_negative at 5:21 PM on May 23, 2007

Hell yeah I'm in! What do people think about meeting at Pergolesi and then migrating to the train tracks off Fair Ave. for the Guerilla Drive-In showing of Who Framed Roger Rabbit? (I've been going to GDI for about a year and it's a really fun, accessible scene, modulo the occassional drunken heckler.)

I'm so glad you're doing this, spiderskull. It's been in the back of my mind for a while, since there seem to be a fair number of us here.
posted by contraption at 7:02 PM on May 23, 2007

All are welcome! We could start at Perg and walk on over to the Red afterwards if people feel so inclined.
posted by spiderskull at 11:12 PM on May 23, 2007

Hey, I'm adding this to the meetups since it's off the front page.
posted by Ambrosia Voyeur at 11:04 AM on May 24, 2007

I'll come! Hooray!
posted by Nice Donkey at 2:55 PM on May 25, 2007

*gives an affirmative nod*
posted by tacit_urn at 2:57 PM on May 25, 2007

I'll come if I'm in the neighborhood. I need to make a trip down to San Jose anyway.
posted by special-k at 8:13 PM on June 11, 2007

what time is this to be at?
posted by advil at 3:39 PM on June 16, 2007

Final Plans

Okay, venue change. I called Perg and there's a motorcycle rally happening all weekend. Considering how loud and crowded it will be, let's meet at the Red.

I've made a reservation for 8:30pm, just ask for the Metafilter group.

The Red (Google maps)

The students have all left the city for the most part, so I don't imagine it will be crowded. If it gets crowded, we'll figure out a new place to migrate to.

If you haven't been there already, their food is expensive. So I wouldn't recommend showing up hungry.

See you all there!
posted by spiderskull at 4:19 PM on June 20, 2007

Oh, just to clarify for those who haven't been there, The Red is upstairs. The Red Room is downstairs.
posted by spiderskull at 6:21 PM on June 20, 2007

It's true, the food is a little pricey, but the drinks are excellent.

I'm hoping to make it.
posted by annaramma at 9:39 PM on June 20, 2007

Pssht. What good is a MetaFilter meetup if I can just walk to it? I mean really.

Additionally, I don't think The Red is large enough to accommodate my ego. Can we meet at Costco instead?
posted by gramschmidt at 12:08 PM on June 22, 2007

I am also concerned. I have a big, invisible entourage. They get rowdy.
posted by Ambrosia Voyeur at 12:15 PM on June 22, 2007