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Spring Meetups In Seventy Cities

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Spring Meetups In Seventy Cities

Lots of people only want to go to meetups a few times a year. And they all want to go to the same big meetups as all the other people who only go a few times a year. In 2021, we set up one big well-telegraphed meetup in the fall as a Schelling point for these people.

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Lots of people only want to go to meetups a few times a year. And they all want to go to the same big meetups as all the other people who only go a few times a year. In 2021, we set up one big well-telegraphed meetup in the fall as a Schelling point for these people. This year, we’re setting up two. We’ll have the fall meetup as usual. If you only want to go to one meetup a year, go to that one. But we’ll also have a spring round. If you only go to two meetups a year, come to this one too! You can find a list of cities and times below. If you want to add your city to the list, fill in this form ; if you have questions, ask meetupsmingyuan@gmail.com. For the most up-to-date information, check out this spreadsheet . AFRICA & MIDDLE EAST AMMAN, JORDAN Contact: Daniel (dnledvs@gmail.com) Date: May 21 Time: 2:00 PM Coordinates: 8G3QXW3H+W3 Location: We’ll meet at Dali cafe in Jabal Weibdeh, and will be sitting at the outdoor tables. I’ll be wearing a red shirt and will have a sign with ACX MEETUP on it. Notes: We’re trying to grow the community, so feel free to bring a friend! CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA Contact: Jordan (jordanpieters@gmail.com) Date: April 29 Time: 6:30 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/4FRW3F69+7J Location: Woodstock Brewery Taproom Notes: I will try to have a small sign. Please feel free to bring a friend. IBADAN, NIGERIA Contact: Mo (fromoneaddicttoanother@gmail.com) Date: May 30 Time: 1:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/6FV5CRMP+9R Location: Word of Grace Family church, Ologun-eru Ibadan LAGOS, NIGERIA Contact: Damola (social@damolamorenikeji.com) Date: May 4 Time: 12:12 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/6FR5G97X+62 Location: Alvan Ikoku Gardens, 1 Alvan Ikoku Road, University of Lagos, Yaba, Lagos. (We’ll be sitting close to the second tree). ASIA & OCEANIA BANDUNG, INDONESIA Contact: Fawwaz (fawwazanvi@gmail.com) Date: May 14 Time: 3:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/6P593JR6+682 Location: JCO Reserve - Merdeka, Jl. Merdeka No.54, Babakan Ciamis, Kec. Sumur Bandung, Kota Bandung, Jawa Barat 40117 Group info: We’re very excited to organize a meetup for local rat-adjacent people here, there’s already been a loosely affiliated student study group at Bandung Institute of Technology, and we’ve been in contact with organizers in Jakarta too. BANGALORE, INDIA Contact: Faiz (faiz_abbas@protonmail.com) Date: April 24 Time: 4:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/7J4VXJF4+PR Location: Matteo Coffea, Church Street, near MG road Group info: Bangalore SSC has been meeting monthly since 2018 BANGKOK, THAILAND Contact: Robert Hoglund (robert.d.hoglund@gmail.com) Date: April 30 Time: 1:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/7P52PGVW+HQ Location: Open House at Central Embassy . Located at the top floor of the mall. Notes: Please RSVP so I know if there is interest. BEIJING, CHINA Contact: Karen (caoyy19@mails.tsinghua.edu.cn) Date: April 24 Time: 3:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/8PFRWCH5+46 Location: 大酉·M Coffee，美术馆后街77号文创美术馆内 CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA Contact: Andy B (andy.bachler@gmail.com) Date: April 13 Time: 5:45 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/4RPFP4FC+34 Location: Badger & Co (a pub in ANU). I will be wearing glasses and will have a sign with ACX MeetUp on it. Notes: Apologies that this might be tricky to get to for some people but the parking at ANU should be a bit easier after 5pm! CANGGU, BALI, INDONESIA Contact: Steven (steven@irurueta.net) Date: May 15 Time: 6:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/6P3Q84WP+F3 Location: Bwork Bali - Jl. Nelayan No.9C, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia CHIANG MAI Contact: Walker (hwalkeredwards@gmail.com) Date: April 28 Time: 6:00 PM Coordinates: 7MCWQXQH+FJ Location: Outside Alt_Chiang Mai Coworking Space ERNAKULAM, INDIA Contact: Mathai Kuriakose (mkmathai@yahoo.com) Date: April 30 Time: 4:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/6JXRX7HG+V2 Location: Broadway walkway near rainbow bridge ISTANBUL, TURKEY Contact: Berke (berkedubomont@gmail.com) Date: May 22 Time: 12:30 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/8GHF22V6+8R Location: We’ll meet up at w.Bi Coffee, and go to Yıldız Parkı. Email me if you want to come, we might change the venue if it’s too far away from you. Notes: Possible participants should definitely mail me, Istanbul is giant and if people say they live too far from the location I want to meet up at, we might choose a more reasonable location. JAKARTA, INDONESIA Contact: Jati (indonesiarationalist@gmail.com) Date: May 8 Time: 3:30 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/6P58RR8G+J4Q Location: Kawisari Cafe & Eatery in Menteng, Central Jakarta. The nearest train station is Gondangdia (15 minutes walk or just take an online moto-taxi). Feel free to bring whatever you think could be fun or exciting! The organizer will be there from 15.00 WIB. Notes: Please RSVP on LessWrong or send an E-mail to the above address. Group info: Jakarta has a rationality-adjacent group that meets occasionally, so some members of that group will come to this ACX meetup. KOLKATA (CALCUTTA), INDIA Contact: Sayan Sarkar (7rat13 AT gmail DOT com) Date: April 23 Time: 6:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/7MJCG98V+28 Location: Starbucks, Acropolis Mall (open to suggestions) Notes: RSVP mandatory! MUMBAI, INDIA Contact: Priyansha (priyansha.bajoria@gmail.com) Date: April 24 Time: 4:30 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/7JFJ3R5M+JJ Location: Earth Cafe @ Waterfield, Hill Road, Bandra Notes: Please RSVP at priyansha.bajoria@gmail.com. It would help me plan better. PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA Contact: Amos (me@amos.ng) Date: April 30 Time: 11:00 AM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/7P36GWV7+7M Location: 11:11 Cafe in TTP Notes: If possible, please email me beforehand so I know you’re coming. SINGAPORE Contact: Paul Pondi (rishifromsg@gmail.com) Date: April 16 Time: 6:30 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/6PH57VW2+G3 Location: Tables near the Tea Express, SMU School of Economics, 178903 Notes: After some time, everyone gets up and changes tables to get a chance to talk to more people. Then we all will go for dinner nearby. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA Contact: Eliot (redeliot@gmail.com) Date: April 21 Time: 6:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/4RRH46F4+98 Location: Lvl 2, 565 George Street, Sydney Group info: Sydney Rationality has been meeting monthly since 2014. TOKYO, JAPAN Contact: Harold (hgodsoe@gmail.com) Date: May 14 Time: 10:00 AM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/8Q7XJPV2+RF Location: Justanotherspace 1 Chome-3-9 Kamimeguro, Meguro City, Tokyo 153-005 Group info: ACX Tokyo has been active monthly since the summer of 2021. EUROPE AMSTERDAM Contact: Pierre (pierreavdb@gmail.com) Date: May 15 Time: 3:00 PM Coordinates: 9F469VPC+HX Location: (Tentative) Westerpark, on the side of Ijscuypje Group info: Amsterdam Rationality Dojo has regular social meetups ATHENS, GREECE Contact: Elias (minus42cgn@gmail.com) Date: April 27 Time: 7:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/8G95WMRV+Q4F Location: Stavros Niarchos Park, Great Lawn, 37.941753, 23.692632 Notes: Please RSVP on LessWrong BERLIN, GERMANY Contact: ChristianKl (christian.kleineidam@gmail.com) Date: April 18 Time: 6:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/9F4MG9G2+JG Location: Turmstraße 10, 10559 Berlin BERN, SWITZERLAND Contact: Daniel Staudenmann (dd14214@gmail.com) Date: May 4 Time: 7:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/8FR9XC2Q+3G Location: Grosse Schanze, Statue vor dem Uni Hauptgebäude Notes: Please text Daniel at +41793180836 to RSVP and if you can’t find us BIRMINGHAM, UK Contact: Tom A (askew.thomas@gmail.com) Date: April 30 Time: 1:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/9C4WF3HX+FM Location: Yorks Cafe & Coffee Roasters, 29 / 30 Stephenson St, Birmingham B2 4BH BRIGHTON, UK Contact: Alan Enright (alanenright@protonmail.com) Date: May 7 Time: 10:00 AM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/9C2XRVM6+3X Location: Alcampo Lounge, London Road, will try and get a table on the raised area in front of you and to the left as you come in but will also have a little ACX sign. BRISTOL, UK Contact: Nick Lowry (thegreatnick@gmail.com) Date: April 23 Time: 7:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/9C3VFC66+VG Location: Advance Retreat, 18a Backfields Ln, St Paul’s, Bristol BS2 8QW Notes: Small venue, will mostly be Rats/EAs. The venue is a video game cafe but will be people in attendance who don’t care for video games, and lots of of opportunities to socialise. Group info: Bristol Rationality Café is an offshoot of Bristol’s very active EA community BUDAPEST, HUNGARY Contact: Timothy Underwood (timunderwood9@gmail.com) Date: May 7 Time: 2:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/8FVXG2CW+FF Location: In the middle of Gulliver Park on Margit Sziget, I’ll have an umbrella and a big copy of a book by Richard Dawkins in Hungarian Group info: ACX/LW Budapest meets once a month CAMBRIDGE, UK Contact: Hamish Todd (hamish.todd1@gmail.com) Date: May 21 Time: 2:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/9F426439+J9 Location: The Bath House - I’ll have a Peter Singer and a Robin Hanson book on the table CARDIFF, WALES, UK Contact: A. - Cardiff (strmnova@gmail.com) Date: May 20 Time: 6:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/9C3RFRM6+PX Location: Servini’s at The Summerhouse - Bute Park, Cardiff CF10 3DX Group info: I don’t know anyone else in Cardiff who’s into EA and am trying to start a community here. COLOGNE (KÖLN) Contact: Marcel Müller (marcel_mueller@mail.de) Date: April 23 Time: 5:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/9F28WRMX+97 Location: Marienweg 43, 50858 Köln (Cologne) Notes: Since Covid rates are still very high in Germany attendees must be fully vaccinated and tested on the same day. Self tests are accepted and available at the meetup location, so there is no need for people to go out of their way to get tested beforehand. Also, weather permitting, the meetup will mostly be outside on our patio. Group info: Contact Marcel if you want to subscribe to the mailing list for the LW/ACX Cologne meetup group COPENHAGEN, DENMARK Contact: Søren Elverlin (soeren.elverlin@gmail.com) Date: May 28 Time: 3:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/9F7JMH38+GF Location: Rundholtsvej 10, 2300 Copenhagen S COVENTRY, UK Contact: Thomas Read (thomas.read.acx@gmail.com) Date: April 30 Time: 2:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/9C4W9CJR+6R Location: We’ll be on the grass next to the Oculus building in the University of Warwick — I’ll be wearing an orange scarf. DUBLIN, IRELAND Contact: Lblack (bayesianconspirator@protonmail.com) Date: April 23 Time: 2:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/9C5M8PRP+JV Location: Clement & Pekoe coffee shop, 50 William St S, Dublin 2 Group info: We have meetups once per month. Email me if you want to be added to our Telegram group. EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND, UK Contact: Sam (acxedinburgh@gmail.com) Date: April 23 Time: 2:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/9C7RWRV6+XF Location (updated!): The Balcony Room in Teviot Row House (3rd floor) Group info: ACX Edinburgh is active; email acxedinburgh@gmail.com to be added to their mailing list or WhatsApp group FALMOUTH, CORNWALL, UK Contact: Tom Minns (tminns@btinternet.com) Date: April 23 Time: 12:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/9C2P4WVJ+PP Location: Gyllyngvase Beach GÖTTINGEN, GERMANY Contact: Julian “Wuschel” (wuschelschulz8@gmail.com) Date: May 1 Time: 3:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/9F3FGXM3+PP Location: Schillerwiesen HAMBURG, GERMANY Contact: Gunnar Zarncke (jan.zarncke+acx@gmail.com) Date: April 30 Time: 3:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/9F5FHX4H+QX Location: Kleine Wallanlagen on the lawn near Memorial Holstenglacis. Look for pink blankets; I will also have an ACX sign. ///cove.wider.solves HELSINKI, FINLAND Contact: Joe Nash (joenash499@gmail.com) Date: April 26 Time: 6:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/9GG65WCW+QM Location: Oluthuone Kaisla, Vilhonkatu 4. I’ll have a notebook that says ACX on the table. KRAKÓW, POLAND Contact: Mateusz Bagiński (bagginsmatthew@gmail.com) Date: April 23 Time: 2:30 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/9F2X3W2V+GG Location: Mleczarnia Cafe Notes: Facebook event here LINCOLN, UK Contact: Tobias (tobias.showan@yahoo.co.uk) Date: April 16 Time: 2:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/9C5X6C9R+XM Location: Nosey Parker (inside or out depending on the weather.) Look for the chap with the ACX sign. LISBOA, PORTUGAL Contact: Luís Campos (luis.filipe.lcampos@gmail.com) Date: May 14 Time: 3:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/8CCGPRPW+WF Location: Gulbenkian Garden, in the grassy hill over the the lake, close to “Cafetaria do Museu Gulbenkian”. Look for the person with the really pink/red shirt. Notes: You can RSVP to this event on LessWrong . Group info: The joined ACX/Rationality/EA group meets every month. LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA Contact: Demjan (demjan.vester@gmail.com) Date: May 5 Time: 6:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/8FRP3F3W+FX Location: The stairs leading up to the Tivoli Park promenade, I will be holding a tablet with ACX written on it. LONDON, UK Contact: Edward Saperia (ed@newspeak.house) Date: April 15 Time: 6:30 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/9C3XGWGH+3F Location: Newspeak House, 133-135 Bethnal Green Road, E2 7DG. An accessible indoor space as well as a covered, heated outdoor terrace. Notes: Please register: https://lu.ma/ACXLondonApr2022 The last London ACX meetup was pretty large - it would be great to have some helpers. Contact @edsaperia if you’re interested. Group info: London Rationalish meets on the second Sunday of each month. Subscribe to https://tinyletter.com/ACXLondon to keep up with future ACX London meetups. MAASTRICHT, NETHERLANDS Contact: Laurens (laurensk90@gmail.com) Date: April 30 Time: 2:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/9F27RMWR+42 Location: Grote Looierstraat 15A MADRID, SPAIN Contact: Pablo V (pvillalobos at protonmail dot com) Date: April 25 Time: 6:30 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/8CGRC897+F7Q Location: El Retiro Park Group info: There is no ACX group per se, but a subgroup of the EA/rationality community. MILAN, ITALY Contact: Raffaele Mauro (raffa.mauro@gmail.com) Date: May 13 Time: 6:30 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/8FQFF6C4+9C Location: Primo Ventures (Viale Majno, 18

  • 2nd floor) OXFORD, UK Contact: Sam Brown (ssc@sambrown.eu) Date: April 20 Time: 6:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/9C3WPQX6+QQ6 Location: Pub garden of The Star, Rectory Road Group info: Oxford Rationalish meets semi-regularly. There’s also a very active EA community in Oxford. PADOVA, ITALY Contact: CM (carlo.martinucci@gmail.com) Date: April 30 Time: 3:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/8FQH9VXG+88 Location: Italy, Padova, Prato della Valle, West Bridge PARIS, FRANCE Contact: Olivier (geranium.slimy657@mailer.me) Date: May 12 Time: 6:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/8FW4V86J+GQ Location: Garden of palais royal, next to the louvres. If the weather is bad we will decide of a nearby fallback location. Notes: Don’t hesitate to bring a friend, usual attendance has been max ~20 people for quarterly meetups. Group info: SSC Paris has quarterly meetups, coordinated on Discord . If you don’t want to install discord, tell me by mail to add you to the mailing list. PISA, ITALY Contact: Raffaele (raffaelesalvia@alice.it) Date: April 30 Time: 5:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/8FMGPC92+M3 Location: We will meet in Piazza dei Cavalieri. The date and time are flexible; please contact me if you wish to come but would prefer a different day. PRAGUE, CZECHIA Contact: Jiří Nádvorník (jiri.nadvornik@efektivni-altruismus.cz) Date: April 26 Time: 6:30 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/9F2P3CRW+FP Location: Teahouse Dharmasala Group info: Prague has a thriving, active rationality and EA community RIGA, LATVIA Contact: Andis (cerulean.lemniscate@protonmail.com) Date: April 16 Time: 4:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/9G86X426+Q5Q Location: Bastejkalns (on top of the hill) ROME, ITALY Contact: Luca Ciarrocca (luca.ciarrocca@gmail.com) Date: May 11 Time: 6:30 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/8FHJVFWC+5V Location: We’ll meet at the Giordano Bruno statue in Campo de’ Fiori and then sit at an outdoor bar there. I will be wearing an ACX T-shirt. SEVILLA, SPAIN Contact: Edu (edur.acx@gmail.com) Date: April 30 Time: 6:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/8C9P92F6+3R Location: Parque de María Luisa. I’ll be on the grass behind the Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions. I’ll be the guy next to an “ACX” sign, a white wooden chair, and a cardboard ukulele with a tiny cardboard hat on it. SKOPJE, MACEDONIA Contact: Qantarot (info@kantarot.mk) Date: April 20 Time: 6:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/8GH3XCVH+8Q Location: Terrace of gastroteka Siesta SOFIA, BULGARIA Contact: Anastasia (sofia.acx.meetup@gmail.com) Date: May 15 Time: 4:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/8GJ5M8GW+J9 Location: Borisova garden, “Сенчестата градинка в Борисовата”, located in the southern part of Borisova Garden, close to the tennis courts Notes: You can RSVP on LessWrong . We’re gathering in the Shadе garden. It is a bit difficult to locate, so if you can’t find it via the coordinates or google maps, please send me an email and I’ll happily collect you from whatever part of Borisova Garden is convenient for you. Group info: Sofia has monthly meetups; contact Anastasia to learn more STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN Contact: Sal (sallat@protonmail.com) or Nick (niktonick@gmail.com) Date: May 22 Time: 3:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/9FFW83RF+3M5 Location: We’re meeting near blue gazebo in Humlegården, I will have “ACX” sign. Group info: Stockholm has monthly meetups, email Sal to find out more TOULOUSE, FRANCE Contact: APE (barsom.maelwys@gmail.com) Date: May 12 Time: 6:30 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/8FM3HCQW+9H Location: Le Biergarten (60 Grande Rue St. Michel). If the weather is nice, we’ll be sitting outside. In any case, we’ll have a plant on the table. NORTH AMERICA ANCHORAGE, AK Contact: Matthew (7o2wzrybd@mozmail.com) Date: May 1 Time: 2:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/93HG6485+Q6 Location: I’ll be sitting at the end of the “main steppy zone” closest to E Street and the Whale Mural, wearing a brown Carhartt-ish jacket, with a red backpack in front of me. If a couple people show interest (slash show up), we can look at adjourning to the Fat Ptarmigan for some pizza and warmth as well. ANN ARBOR, MI Contact: Sam (samrossini9@gmail.com) Date: April 23 Time: 2:00 PM Coordinates: 86JR778F+H3 Location: We will meet at the Burns Park Warming Hut, at the tables behind the hut. I’ll be wearing black and carrying a white sign with “ACX” on it. Group info: Ann Arbor ACX has been meeting regularly since 2019, contact Sam to learn more. ATLANTA, GA Contact: Steve (steve@digitaltoolfactory.net) Date: May 14 Time: 2:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/865QRH2F+V8 Location: Bold Monk Brewing 1737 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW suite d-1, Atlanta, GA 30318 Notes: The meetup will be either upstairs or in the outside area. I will have a sign that says “ACX Atlanta” Group info: SSC Atlanta meets monthly AUSTIN, TX Contact: Silas Barta (sbarta@gmail.com) Date: June 4 Time: 12:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/862487GM+95 Location: Brewtorium, indoors, at the tables with signs. Address: 6015 Dillard Circle Suite A, Austin, TX, 78752 BALTIMORE, MD Contact: Rivka (rivka@adrusi.com) Date: April 14 Time: 8:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/87F5774M+4W Location: Performing Arts and Humanities Building, UMBC. We will be outside and I will have a sign Group info: We meet every Sunday at 7pm. Half are virtual and half are in person. BELLINGHAM, WA Contact: Alex (bellinghamrationalish@gmail.com) Date: April 27 Time: 6:30 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/84WVQG45+XM Location: Elizabeth Station, 1400 W Holly St, Bellingham, WA 98229. We’ll be outside if the weather is nice (inside if not), and we’ll have a sign. Notes: Please RSVP on Meetup (though we do have regular attendees who don’t use Meetup, it’ll help me assess new turnout) Group info: Bellingham Rationalish Community is a recently formed group. The ACX Schelling Meetup 2022 will be our second meeting, not including the Schelling Meetup 2021 that predated the group but has highly overlapping attendance BERKELEY, CA Contact: Mingyuan (meetupsmingyuan@gmail.com) Date: May 7 Time: 1:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/849VVPCP+VP Location: UC Berkeley, the lawn just north of Free Speech Bikeway and east of the traffic circle Group info: The Bay Area has lots of events, announced on the mailing list and Facebook BOSTON, MA Contact: Robi Rahman (robirahman94@gmail.com) Date: May 14 Time: 5:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/87JC9VCG+7R Location: John F. Kennedy Park, Cambridge, Massachusetts, near the picnic tables Notes: Text Robi at 703-981-8526 if you can’t find the group. Facebook event here . Group info: Boston ACX meets monthly BOULDER, CO Contact: Josh (josh.sacks+acx@gmail.com) Date: April 24 Time: 4:00 PM Coordinates: 85GP2V96+JQ Location: 9191 Tahoe Ln, Boulder CO, 80301 Notes: LW event here . BRYAN/COLLEGE STATION, TX Contact: Kenny Easwaran (easwaran@gmail.com) Date: April 29 Time: 5:30 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/8625JMFC+5J Location: Back patio of Torchy’s Tacos, on the east side of Texas A&M campus, at Texas Ave and Walton Dr. I’ll have brightly colored hair and perhaps a yellow umbrella. CALGARY, AB Contact: David Piepgrass (qwertie256@gmail.com) Date: April 16 Time: 2:00 PM Coordinates: 9538324C+CH9 Location: Marlborough Mall, Food Court CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, IL Contact: Ben (bmcfluff@gmail.com) Date: April 24 Time: 1:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/86GH4Q4F+H4 Location: UIUC main quad, south end. Notes: RSVPs (by email) appreciated but not at all required. CHICAGO, IL Contact: Todd (todd@southloopsc.com) Date: May 7 Time: 2:00 PM Coordinates: 86HJV9F9+CV Location: South Loop Strength & Conditioning (Upstairs Mezzanine) Notes: Check out meetup details (and add future events to your calendar) here: https://chicagorationality.com Feel free to come even if you haven’t done the reading! Group info: Chicago Rationality meets on the first Saturday of every month COLUMBUS, OH Contact: Daniel (daniel.m.adamiak@gmail.com) Date: April 24 Time: 3:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/86FVX3C3+RG7 Location: Clifton Park Shelterhouse (this is in the SW corner of Jeffrey Park). Group info: We meet ~monthly, contact Daniel to learn more DALLAS, TX Contact: Ethan (ethan.morse97@gmail.com) Date: May 1 Time: 2:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/8645V76G+P2 Location: Flag Pole Hill Park. We’ll be at the west side picnic tables and have a sign that says “Schelling Meetup”. Notes: We’ll have food and soft drinks. Free parking is available in the lot or along Doran Circle and there are public restrooms available. If it is more than drizzling rain, we will meet at White Rock Coffee. Please RSVP to Ethan if you plan on attending, but you’re welcome even if you don’t RSVP! Group info: We are a friendly and welcoming group of about 15-20 active meetup attendees. We have an in-person meetup every other week; activities include discussion groups, book club, board game night, and outdoorsy events. DENVER, CO Contact: Ian (iansphilips@gmail.com) Date: April 16 Time: 10:00 AM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/85FQP2WX+G3 Location: City Park Pavilion, I’ll wear a pig shirt and have a sign that says ACX meetup DETROIT, MI Contact: Matt Arnold (matt.mattarn@gmail.com) Date: May 7 Time: 8:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/86JR9WG9+R6 Location: Tenacity Craft, 8517 2nd Ave, Detroit MI 48202 DURHAM, NC Contact: William D Jarvis Jr. (willdjarvis@gmail.com) Date: April 21 Time: 7:30 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/8773X4Q3+RW Location: Ponysaurus Brewing Group info: Triangle ACX/EA meets every Thursday EDMONTON, AB Contact: JS (ta1hynp09@relay.firefox.com) Date: April 28 Time: 6:30 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/9558GGFM+88 Location: Duggan’s Boundary Irish Pub Notes: See the event page for detailed information. Group info: We currently meet on the last Thursday of each month. GRASS VALLEY / NEVADA CITY, CA Contact: Max Harms (raelifin@gmail.com) Date: April 16 Time: 2:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/84FW7X6J+XG Location: Fable Coffee in Nevada City (location changed due to rain) HALIFAX, NS Contact: ideopunk (conorbarnes93@gmail.com) Date: April 23 Time: 1:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/87PRJCQ6+V9 Location: Coburg Social. We will have a blue pyramid for identification. Notes: There’s a grand total of three known rationalists in Halifax, and we want more of them. HARRISBURG, PA Contact: Eric Borowsky (harrisburgeric@gmail.com) Date: April 16 Time: 6:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/87G57468+H7 Location: Cafe Fresco restaurant in Harrisburg Group info: Harrisburg has regular ACX meetups; contact Eric for more info HONOLULU, HI Contact: Matt / twitter.com/mpopv (mattpopovich@outlook.com) Date: April 23 Time: 4:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/73H475M3+VH Location: Either inside or adjacent to (and visible from) the big open grass area on Magic Island at Ala Moana Beach Park. Look for the big “ACX” sign. We will be sitting on the grass so you may want to bring a blanket, towel, or beach chair to sit on. Notes: Consider bringing water and sunscreen. It would be helpful if you RSVP in the Google Group . HOUSTON, TX Contact: Naman / nmehndir (nmehndir@gmail.com) Date, Time, Location: Undecided, we’ll figure this out in the Houston SSC-LW Discord server HUNTSVILLE, AL Contact: Nate (natestrum@rocketmail.com) Date: April 17 Time: 11:00 AM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/866MP9CP+HV Location: Fresko Grille Modern Mediterranean IRVINE, CA Contact: Nick (cohenskijanuary1@mail.com) Date: May 7 Time: 2:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/8554M526+6H Location: Irvine, University Town Center Benches KANSAS CITY, MO Contact: Alex (alex.hedtke@gmail.com) Date: June 3 Time: 6:30 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/86F72CM7+V5 Location: Minsky’s Pizza - 5105 Main St. Tell the hostess you are here for the ACX meetup (we will be located in their dedicated meeting room) Notes: We’ll be discussing A Human’s Guide to Words, but if you haven’t read it, please don’t let that stop you from attending! Group info: Kansas City Rationalists has regular events LAS VEGAS, NV Contact: Jonathan Ray (ray.jonathan.w@gmail.com) Date: April 24 Time: 1:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/85864PFF+3P Location: Desert Breeze Park at one of the southern pavilions with an ACX sign Group info: Subscribe to the LessWrong group or Substack to get notified about future Vegas ACX meetups LOS ANGELES, CA Contact: Robert (bobert.mushky@gmail.com) Date: April 20 Time: 6:30 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/85632H87+P5 Location: 3266 Inglewood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066 Group info: Los Angeles Rationality meets every Wednesday MADISON, WI Contact: Mary (mmwang@wisc.edu) Date: May 7 Time: 2:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/86MG3H3X+XW Location: 1022 High St. Blue House w/red porches; if possible we will meet outside in my large back yard. Group info: Contact Mary to be added to the mailing list MEMPHIS, TN Contact: Michael (michael19571202@outlook.com) Date: April 16 Time: 1:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/867F5X2P+RHC Location: French Truck Coffee at Crosstown Concourse, Central Atrium, 1350 Concourse Ave, Memphis, TN 38104 MEXICO CITY Contact: Francisco (fagarrido@gmail.com) Date: May 7 Time: 4:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/76F2CRH5+J2 Location: Cafe Toscano Notes: Please RSVP at fagarrido@gmail.com. The place is not very large, so if there is too much interest I may change the location. MIAMI, FL Contact: Eric Magro (eric135033@gmail.com) Date: April 17 Time: 5:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/76QXRR65+W7 Location: Buckminster Fuller’s Fly’s Eye Dome, 140 NE 39th St #001, the group will be seated at a table on the west side of the dome. There will be an ACX MEETUP sign on the table but the quickest way to find us will be to send a message to me by e-mail or on the Discord server . Notes: You can RSVP to this event on LessWrong Group info: Miami ACX has been meeting monthly for several years MOBILE, AL Contact: Susan (susanstrum@protonmail.com) Date: April 11 Time: 6:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/862HMXV3+FM Location: Greer’s St. Louis Market - rooftop deck MONTREAL, QC Contact: E (90u610sye@relay.firefox.com) Date: April 24 Time: 12:30 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/87Q8GC89+37 Location: Jeanne-Mance Park, at the corner of Duluth and Esplanade. Will be wearing a grey baseball cap. Notes: Please check the LW event page the day of in case of cancellation due to rain (you can also RSVP). NEW YORK, NY Contact: Shaked (shaked.koplewitz@gmail.com) Date: April 24 Time: 4:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/87G7PX9M+4J Location: South Meadow, Lower Manhattan, by Warren st & River terrace (near the pavilion) - Look for signs that say “ACX Meetup” or familiar faces Group info: Overcoming Bias NYC meets weekly and has been active since 2009 OMAHA, NE Contact: TracingWoodgrains (tracingwoodgrains@gmail.com) Date: April 30 Time: 11:00 AM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/86H6724Q+HF Location: Spielbound Board Game Cafe Notes: I am happy to run meetups but will not be here long-term, so would prefer the area to have a more stable host. OTTAWA, ON Contact: Tess (rationalottawa@gmail.com) Date: May 28 Time: 6:30 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/87Q697XV+4V Location: We’ll meet on the North side of Dow’s Lake, at the statue called The Man With Two Hats, and we’ll have a sign that says ACX on it. Group info: The Ottawa group meets monthly PHILADELPHIA, PA Contact: Wes and Diana (wfenza@gmail.com) Date: April 15 Time: 6:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/87F6XR3M+9J Location: Uptown Beer Garden, 1500 JFK Boulevard PHOENIX, AZ Contact: Ben Morin (benjamin.j.morin@gmail.com) Date: April 30 Time: 11:00 AM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/8559FWF6+P8 Location: Encanto Park, Phoenix PITTSBURGH, PA Contact: Justin (pghacx@gmail.com) Date: April 16 Time: 2:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/87G2C3PR+QP7 Location: Frick Park, by the Beechwood Gate Entrance IF weather is dry. In the event of rain, the indoor venue will be Crazy Mocha Coffee in Squirrel Hill (2100 Murray Ave) Notes: Please email pghacx@gmail.com to RSVP and be added to the mailing list! If we change venue, an email will go out by noon the day of (>2 hours before the scheduled meetup time). PLAYA DEL CARMEN, MEXICO Contact: Drew (andrew.d.cutler@gmail.com) Date: April 13 Time: 6:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/76GJJWPH+WQ Location: Tohuka Park, in the main pavilion PORTLAND, OR Contact: Sam Celarek (support@pearcommunity.com) Date: April 24 Time: 4:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/84QVG9G7+XWG Location: 1548 NE 15th Ave, Portland, OR 97232 with a Large “PEAR” sign outside of the Building Notes: Call me (Sam) at 513-432-3310 if you can’t find it. Please RSVP on Meetup or LessWrong so we can guesstimate food better. Group info: Portland Effective Altruism and Rationality is very active. We have book clubs, bi-weekly ai safety meet-ups, bi-weekly topical meet-ups, bi-weekly socials, and have an active Discord . RENO, NV Contact: Steven Lee (stevenbrycelee@gmail.com) Date: April 23 Time: 3:30 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/85F2G46W+FG Location: Crissie Caughlin Park Notes: I’ll be wearing a red shirt, over by the benches if we can get space. There’s some parking on site, otherwise, street parking is available as well SALT LAKE CITY, UT Contact: Ross (wearenotsaved@gmail.com) Date: April 23 Time: 3:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/85GCP4WF+VH Location: Liberty Park Just across the parking lot from the ChargePoint stations Group info: Salt Lake City has regular meetups, contact Ross for more info SAN DIEGO, CA Contact: Julius (julius.simonelli@gmail.com) Date: May 7 Time: 1:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/8544PVQ8+MF Location: We’ll meet near the bench in Bird Park. I’ll wear a red shirt. Group info: San Diego ACX meets roughly once a month SAN FRANCISCO, CA Contact: Maggie (reduplicate.totto@gmail.com) Date: April 16 Time: 4:30 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/849VQJF4+6G Location: Mission Creek Park Pavilion SEATTLE, WA Contact: Nikita (sokolx@gmail.com) Date: May 1st Time: 5:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/84VVJM7H+4Q Location: Optimism Brewing Company (1158 Broadway, Seattle). There’s board games you can borrow and feel free to bring board games (or other cool stuff) of your own. The bar has both beer and non-alcoholic options. The organizer will be wearing an orange hoodie. Notes: Please RSVP on LessWrong or on the Facebook event Group info: Seattle has an active rationality/EA community that meets about twice a week ST. LOUIS, MO Contact: John Buridan (littlejohnburidan@gmail.com) Date: May 28 Time: 1:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/86CFJM3M+PV Location: The Picadilly at Manhattan SUNNYVALE, CA Contact: IS (svmeetup@protonmail.com) Date: May 14 Time: 2:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/849V9XG6+X9F Location: Washington Park, 840 W Washington Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086; On the roundish grassy area in the northeast corner of the park; we’ll have a dark blue picnic blanket and a ACX Meetup sign attached to a red camping chair. TORONTO, ON Contact: Sean A. (seanaubin@gmail.com) Date: May 1 Time: 1:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/87M2JHQR+2X Location: The Bentway, underneath the Gardener Expressway, by the picnic tables Notes: If it is colder than 10° C, I will change the location to ProteinQure with vaccine passport checks. VANCOUVER, BC Contact: Tom Ash & Dirk Haupt (events@philosofiles.com) Date: April 20 Time: 7:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/84XR7WGH+PH Location: East Van Brewing, at Commercial & Venables. We’ll have a sign on the table. Notes: We’ll have open discussion and beers, plus games! This coinciding with 4/20 (and this being Vancouver and all), we’ll have some discussion of drugs and rationality, and are soliciting reading suggestions thereon. And Dirk (aka Cornelis) will be running games like Mafia to help new folks get to know people. For more see the Facebook event . WASHINGTON DC Contact: Cassander (cursedcassander@gmail.com) Date: April 23 Time: 7:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/87C4WX4F+VC Location: 1002 N Street NW - It’s a house, follow the sign for “Free Utility” Notes: We’re 3 blocks from the Vernon Square Metro and street parking is easy. There’s also a paid lot 1210 9th Street and whoever claims it first can have the space in my garage. Group info: We meet once a month downtown, and often have additional boardgaming days, hikes, or other events at other locations. To find out more, sign up for the Facebook or Google Groups . WATERLOO, ON Contact: Jenn (hi@jenn.site) Date: May 15 Time: 1:00 PM Coordinates: https://plus.codes/86MXFF7H+F3F Location: At the benches lining the south of Waterloo Public Square. I’ll be wearing white doc martens and carrying an “ACX” meetup sign. From the square we can decide where to have lunch :) Notes: If it’s rainy, we’ll meet under the covered entrance to the Starbucks at 95 King St S instead. Not inside - the shaded area where the outdoor tables are. Group info: I used to host regular SSC meetups but have since lost the energy needed to sustain that. However, I’d be interested in trying to restart with a co-host if anyone else is interested.