Meet me in St. Louis, MeFi

August 29, 2009 9:21 AM

Jonathan Coulton is coming to St. Louis Sept. 19, and so am I! Wanna meet up?

I'm going to be in STL the weekend of Sept. 18-20 and will be attending said concert on the 19th. I'd love to meet some local Mefites. Is anyone else planning to go the the show? Interested in a pre-show meetup? Or something else that weekend?

posted by DiscourseMarker to MetaFilter Gatherings at 9:21 AM (35 comments total)

I'll be in that weekend for a Cards game, but I don't know if schedule will permit. Have to check the itinerary. That'd be a good show -- Off Broadway's not a bad place to get a beer. I took the wife there after dinner the weekend we got engaged.
posted by middleclasstool at 2:35 PM on August 29, 2009

I'm still really pissed off that he decided to show up in Chicago on the same night and same time as They Might Be Giants. I already bought my TMBG tickets too, so I'll have to wait what feels like forever to get the chance to see him again.

/rant
posted by Askiba at 4:24 PM on August 29, 2009

I don't get it, what does this have to do with Cortex?
posted by CitrusFreak12 at 4:25 PM on August 29, 2009 [5 favorites]

I've got a show that night too, but if it's early enough and I don't have to work at my "real job" I'd be interested in getting together.
posted by Kimothy at 6:29 PM on August 29, 2009

Too bad, I'll be in Iowa that weekend for a football game. But if you need recommendations on where to eat/drink, MeMail me and I'll give you the STLMO hookup.
posted by slogger at 9:03 AM on August 31, 2009

Soooo...anyone else? Bueller?
posted by DiscourseMarker at 9:03 AM on August 31, 2009

If Kimothy goes, I'll probably go. : )
posted by limeonaire at 7:23 PM on August 31, 2009

I believe I will be free that Friday night - I'd be all for it.
posted by Kid Charlemagne at 10:15 PM on August 31, 2009

I'll be there, with at least three other people (and probably more). I imagine I can convince some of those folks that they want to be honorary MeFites.
posted by wnodom at 3:57 PM on September 1, 2009

I'm still really pissed off that he decided to show up in Chicago on the same night and same time as They Might Be Giants. I already bought my TMBG tickets too, so I'll have to wait what feels like forever to get the chance to see him again.

You should come down and hang out with us on the 19th. You can be the Honorary Cortex.
posted by wnodom at 4:04 PM on September 1, 2009

So cool, I can haz meetup?

I lived in St. Louis from 1990-96, so my knowledge of interesting places to go is woefully out-of-date. Where do the cool kids hang out these days?

Also, does anyone know, is there parking near Off Broadway?
posted by DiscourseMarker at 4:44 PM on September 1, 2009

Street parking is no problem new Off Broadway. For good beer and spirits within walking distance, go to the Stable on Cherokee Street.
posted by slogger at 8:57 AM on September 2, 2009

new = near

I can haz typing plz?
posted by slogger at 8:58 AM on September 2, 2009

go to the Stable on Cherokee Street

Just—foodwise, if you go there, avoid any of the "grinders" that include beef. The chicken ones, on the other hand, are delightful. Also, if you don't like echoey spaces, you might not like the Stable.
posted by limeonaire at 4:13 PM on September 2, 2009

The Stable looks interesting, and walking distance is nice. I'm open to other suggestions, too.

But WTF Stable, no toasted ravioli on the menu? In St. Louis?

I mean seriously, do you know how hard it is to find that stuff outside of the St. Louis metro area? Damn near impossible. Should be mandatory in all bars!
posted by DiscourseMarker at 6:06 PM on September 2, 2009

limeonaire: If Kimothy goes, I'll probably go.

You'd better go. You're my ride.

But seriously folks, we're talking Saturday, Sept. 19? (Just to nail things down a bit...)
posted by Kimothy at 6:09 AM on September 3, 2009

(Also, it seems that The Stable is pretty close to my gig, so I'm for that too, if it matters...)
posted by Kimothy at 6:12 AM on September 3, 2009

Yeah, Saturday 9/19. The JoCo show starts at 8, with doors opening at 7, so what's a good time to convene? 5? 5:30?
posted by DiscourseMarker at 6:54 AM on September 3, 2009

Hmm. I was going to suggest CBGB on South Grand, which, barwise, I like much better than The Stable. But if it's food we're wantin'...I guess The Stable'd work.

Alternately, if you're up for good food, there's almost anything on South Grand. Pho Grand (Vietnamese, a little upscale), King & I (Thai), Iron Barley (not technically on South Grand, but actually even closer to Off Broadway), Meskerem (Ethiopian)...I don't know about anyone else, but I've also been wanting to try the Shaved Duck for a while, too.

Any of those stick (in a good way) with anyone?
posted by limeonaire at 9:15 PM on September 5, 2009

Also, yes, 5 p.m.ish sounds good to me.
posted by limeonaire at 9:16 PM on September 5, 2009

Oh, and for the toasted ravioli, there's also Mangia Italiano on S. Grand; that's certainly another good option!
posted by limeonaire at 9:26 PM on September 5, 2009

Well, as tempting as those other suggestions sound, I really like the idea of being able to park once and walk from the meetup to the show (also, is anyone else on MeFi actually going to see JoCo?).

So let's say the Stable, starting at 5:30, Saturday Sept. 19. Who's with me?
posted by DiscourseMarker at 9:36 AM on September 6, 2009

Barring my having to quit my job because they double booked me again, I should be able to make it. Of course if I quit my job, I'd be free too, huh? Just someone else would have to foot the bill...
posted by Kimothy at 7:16 PM on September 8, 2009

I do believe notsnot and I can make it.
(as usual, I will make sure he wears his MeFi shirt!)
posted by Green Eyed Monster at 8:39 AM on September 13, 2009

i'll be in st louis on the 19th and not too far from stable. If if not too jet lagged i'll try to make it over.
posted by mexican at 12:30 AM on September 15, 2009

Heh, sorry, I was figuring out whether I was doing this or something for Rosh Hashanah. Count me in, though!
posted by limeonaire at 7:52 PM on September 15, 2009

I might be able to make it, I'll be in town for a wedding the night before...I'll have to check with the lady.
posted by schyler523 at 10:19 AM on September 16, 2009

See you guys in a few hours!
posted by DiscourseMarker at 11:36 AM on September 19, 2009

I'll be there, with at least three others. Maybe a couple more.
posted by wnodom at 12:36 PM on September 19, 2009

Yeah...I have to stop going to these things, or something. Heh. Last meetup I got a speeding ticket en route. This meetup, this happened on the way home. This is getting ridiculous.
posted by limeonaire at 8:15 PM on September 20, 2009

It was great meeting new Mefites, thanks guys!! Next time maybe someplace with better service, though. The concert was also awesome, as expected.

limeonaire, that totally sucks!
posted by DiscourseMarker at 9:54 AM on September 21, 2009

Also, did anyone take a picture of the Metagram?
posted by DiscourseMarker at 9:55 AM on September 21, 2009

The Metagram is currently sitting on my bed at home. I'll scan it (and the ones from the mefi10 meetup!) later on, when I get a chance.

In any case, it was great meeting you, DiscourseMarker!
posted by limeonaire at 9:57 AM on September 21, 2009

Yeah, nice to meet you, and glad your concert was fun. Come back and see us the next time you're passing through.
posted by Kimothy at 6:24 PM on September 22, 2009

OK, Metagram posted!
posted by limeonaire at 5:50 AM on October 1, 2009