My darling baby pumpkins, I have really excellent news for you! It’s that time again: International Autostraddle Meet-Up Week(s)! We wanna hang out with you in real life, and we’ve set aside a full 10 days to make it happen. From Friday, October 25 – Sunday, November 3 we’ll all be hosting events for Straddlers in and around our respective cities! Get ready for hugs, cute photos, Halloween-themed picnics and potlucks and, of course, so much brunch.
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Are you wondering what the heck International Autostraddle Meet-Up Week(s) is all about? Well, last year you helped us raise more than $100,000 so we could redesign the site, and as a tiny way to show our appreciation we hosted the very first International Autostraddle Meet-Up Week(s) – it was the perk for hitting the $60,000 mark! As it turns out – and as anyone who just attended A-Camp can attest – meeting each other in person is the absolute best thing in this whole wide world. So because we love you, and because you’ve been emailing us asking if we’re gonna do this again, and because we promised it as a reward if Riese’s birthday fundraiser went over $5,000, and because did I mention we really fucking love you, we are doing this again!
Just like last year, our team members are working hard to create multiple events for International Autostraddle Meet-Up Week(s) in the cities we each call home, but we don’t live everywhere and in order to make this truly international (and truly the absolute best most fun it can possibly be) we’re gonna need your help. Are you ready to take on the challenge? Of course you are! Lez get to it.
If you’re interested in hosting / coordinating a meet-up in your city (and you should absolutely be interested in hosting / coordinating a meet-up in your city!), email chelsey [at] autostraddle [dot] com with the following info. We’ll ask you to create a Facebook event, we’ll send you a cute lil’ graphic to use in your Facebook event to keep things looking cohesive and professional, and we’ll add your event to this very page.
Host Name
City
Date
Activity
Location
Time
Special Instructions
Facebook Event URL [be sure to make your event public!]
Please bookmark this page and keep checking back, because we’ll be updating it a lot throughout the next couple of weeks and I don’t want you to miss a meet-up in your city. And once more with feeling: If you don’t see a meet-up in your city, please please please consider hosting one. Be brave, young maple leaves. Be the meet-ups you want to see in the world. You’re beautiful, and we all deserve this community. Can’t wait to see ya soon!
Bringing this graphic back because how can I write this post and NOT use it…
Made by Geneva the Great, but of course!
Albany, New York
Drinks & Dancing
Hosts: Emily & Natalia
Date: Saturday, November 2
Location: Oh Bar
Time: 9pm
Special Instructions: RSVP on Facebook
RSVP: FB event page
Albuquerque, New Mexico
AlbuQUEERque Dinner
Host: Connie
Date: Tuesday, October 29
Location: The Golden Crown Panderia (1103 Mountain Rd NW)
Time: 5:30/6 – 8pm (The earlier you get there the earlier you will have your food, their pizzas are the best but they take forever to make.)
Special Instructions: The space is a little small, so we can move it to another Old Town restaurant if needed based on FB reservations. They have a parking lot if you want to drive, and it is right on the shared bike road if you want to bike! There are no public transportation buses that go through there though.
RSVP: FB event page
Amsterdam, Netherlands
An Adventure Activity!
Host: Ayla
Date: Friday, Oktober 25
Location: We’ll be meeting at Amsterdam Centraal
Time: 1pm (13)
Special Instructions: Activity undecided. Meet at Amsterdam Centraal.
RSVP: FB event page
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Potluck Picnic!
Host: Rachel
Date: Saturday, November 2
Location: Picnic Grove of the Matthaei Botanical Gardens
Time: 1:30pm
Special Instructions: Bring a snack or dish to share, and/or a thermos of something warm. (No alcohol allowed inside the gardens). Once we’ve picnicked together, we can make an optional plan to go a bar later that evening if people would like! Dress warm!
RSVP: FB event page
Ashland, Oregon
Potluck Picnic and Hangout
Host: Jay Lundy
Date: Sunday, October 27
Location: Triangle Park
Time: 12pm to whenever
Special Instructions: It would be great if you good bring a dish or drink, anything to share.
RSVP: FB event page
Athens, Georgia (CANCELLED)
Apps, Drinking and a Possible Movie
Host: Nina K. Guzman
Date: TBA!
Location: Pulaski Heights
Special Instructions: Appetizers, drinking (Might be able to put a movie on the big screen)
Time: TBA!
RSVP: FB event page coming soon!
Atlanta, Georgia
Brunch and Frolic in the Park
Host: Brit
Date: Sunday, October 27
Location: Midtown Flying Biscuit (10th and Piedmont)/Piedmont Park
Time: 11:30am
Special Instructions: Let’s meet at the Biscuit, grab some take out and frolic in the park! Bring a friend, something to sit on, and your sunday best (or what you wore last night).
RSVP: FB event page
Baltimore, Maryland
HOMOween Queer Dance Party and Performances!
Host: Myloh C. Jackson, Sarah Tooley, Victor F. DeMendonça Torres and Rebecca Nagle
Date: Friday, November 1
Location: Metro Gallery (1700 N Charles St.)
Time: 9pm – 2am
Special Instructions: GLITTER THIGHS is for all queers, trans and intersex folks, and our adoring allies! Part cabaret, all dance party. Offering affirmation, celebration, and respect while being a space that is inclusive of our differences. Come for connection and community building. $5 before 10pm. $7 after 18+ wheelchair accessible, costumes highly encouraged, glow in the dark theme.
RSVP: FB event page
Beijing, China
Dinner
Hosts: Willa & Jess
Date: Monday, October 28
Activity: Dinner – Guilin/Yunnan food (vegetarian-friendly, cost: approximately 50 RMB/person)
Location: Trainspotting (猜火车), 46 Fangjia Hutong (just south of Guozijian Jie), Dongcheng District, Beijing
东城区
方家胡同46号艺术园区 (国子监南临)
Walking distance from Andingmen station on line 2 and Beixinqiao station on line 5
Time: 7pm
Special Instructions: Please send Willa an email at dong [dot] wmc [at] gmail [dot] com by 5pm October 28th so that we can make a reservation and if you want my cell phone number. The reservation will be under last name 董. Please feel free to call/email if you need directions, get lost, etc.
RSVP: Willa – dong [dot] wmc [at] gmail [dot] com
Berlin, Germany
Autostraddle Meets Queer Couchsurfing: Drinks in Neukölln!
Host: Nicole
Date: Thursday, October 24
Location: Suzie Fu Bar, Flughafenstr. 25, Berlin (U8 Boddinstraße, U7 Rathaus Neukölln Buses 104, 167 and 334)
Time: 8pm
Special Instructions: We’ll be meeting at Suzie Fu Bar in Neukölln. It’s a cute queer-owned bar where you can order Emotional Cocktails based on your feelings that day, or stick with your standard beer! It’s a small bar so we’ll be easy to find, but if you’re afraid you won’t find us feel free to message me on FB or e-mail nabramow[at]gmail for my number.
RSVP: FB event page
Boston, Massachusetts
The Last SoWa
Hosts: Cara & Vanessa
Date: Sunday, October 27
Location: SoWa Open Market (540 Harrison Ave.)
Time: 12pm
Special Instructions: Let’s meet at the entrance to the market, then we can wander around together or in small groups or individually or whatever your heart desires.
RSVP: FB event page
Halloween Queeraoke!
Hosts: Boston Auto Crew with Special Guest Lizz Rubin
Date: Thursday, October 31
Location: The Midway Cafe (3496 Washington St.)
Time: 10pm
Special Instructions: Come in costume, be prepared to serenade Special Guest Dr. Lizz Rubin. If you want to get a spot doing karaoke you should plan to be there by 10pm at the latest.
RSVP: FB event page
Pre HOLLAween Party Meet-Up
Host: Jamie
Date: Friday, November 1
Location: Flour Bakery in Back Bay (131 Clarendon St.)
Time: 7-8pm
Special Instructions: Costumes welcome! If you miss the meet-up please join at the Hoallaback! Boston HOLLAween party at Make Shift. (Details on event page.)
RSVP: FB event page
Meet-Up Group
Host: Lauren Fairbanks
Date: Saturday, November 2
Location: Dicks Last Resort (Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 4 N Market St.)
Time: 1pm
Special Instructions: Meeting for lunch. Afterwards, walking about fanueil hall marketplace and maybe down to the pier if anyone is interested! Low key event for those who aren’t into parties, work later, etc etc.
RSVP: FB event page
Bronx, New York (CANCELLED)
Tour de Bronx Bike Ride
Hosts: Gabby Rivera & Laura Wooley
Date: Sunday, Oct. 27
Special Instructions: Tour de Bronx is a 25 mile Free bike tour of the Bronx
Location: Bronx County Courthouse (Grand Concourse & East 161st)
Time: 9:30am
RSVP: FB event page
Brooklyn, New York
Section II’s Julie Goldman Live Comedy Show Taping
Host: Allie Esslinger & Section II
Date: Thursday, October 24
Location: Littlefield Brooklyn (622 Degraw Street.)
Time: Doors at 7pm /Show at 8pm
Special Instructions: Tickets are $10. Purchase them here.
RSVP: FB event page
Charleston, South Carolina
Farmers Market Trip and Picnic!
Host: Paige Anderson
Date: November 2nd
Location: Marion Square, Downtown Charleston
Time: 12pm
Special Instructions: A trip to the farmers market and a picnic with all of our goodies afterwards. Make sure to bring cash because there are very few (if any) stalls at the market that will take credit cards. And if you don’t want to sit on the grass feel free to bring a blanket or towel!
RSVP: FB event page
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Queer Bar Night
Hosts: Daniela & Liz
Date: Friday, November 1
Location: The Living Room (3/1 Hassadisewee soi 3)
Time: 8pm
Special Instructions: We’re meeting at The Living Room, a queer own bar and space in Santhitam area. It’s a Halloween party meets Autostraddle Meet-up so dress up in your most fantastical fabulous costume!
RSVP: FB event page
Chicago, Illinois
Bourgeois Pig Cafe
Host: Vanessa
Date: Saturday, October 26
Location: Bourgeois Pig Cafe (738 West Fullerton Avenue)
Time: 1 pm
Special Instructions: Don’t be confused by the two front doors. We’ll be on the left side looking queer as fuuuuuck.
RSVP: FB event page
Chicagostraddlers Brunch/Picnic!
Host: Amanda
Date: Sunday, October 27
Location: Logan Square – TBD (Either Katie/Jill/Amanda’s house or a park in Logan Square)
Time: 1pm
Special Instructions: Please bring a dish to share!
RSVP: Join the Chicagostraddlers FB page to access the FB event page
Claremont, California
Sunday Brunch
Host: Melinda
Date: Sunday, November 3
Location: Euro Cafe (546 E. Baseline Road)
Time: 11am
Special Instructions: Be prompt, or promptish. This place closes at three.
RSVP: FB event page
Cleveland, Ohio
Happy Hour(s)
Hosts: Lora & Jen
Date: Friday, November 1
Location: The Fairmount (2448 Fairmount Blvd.)
Time: 6pm
Special Instructions: If the weather is nice we’ll be on the back patio. If not, we’ll try to get a table near the fireplace!
RSVP: FB event page
Columbus, Ohio
Meet-Up at the Barcade
Hosts: Annie & Liz
Date: Saturday, November 2
Location: 16 Bit Arcade (254 S. High Street)
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
RSVP: FB event page
Dallas, Texas
Picnic at Klyde Warren Park
Host: Yvonne
Date: Saturday, November 2
Location: Let’s meet outside of the Children’s Park entrance and then find a cozy spot to chill and eat!
Time: 1-3pm
Special Instructions: Pack a picnic, food to share or bring money for the food trucks. Other things you might want to bring: a blanket to sit on or a frisbee or something to throw around.
RSVP: FB event page
Denver, Colorado
Beer, Burgers, Board Games
Host: Vivian Underhill
Date: Saturday, October 26
Location:Vine Street Pub (1700 Vine St)
Time: 5-whenever?
Special Instructions: None; just bring your smiling self, maybe a friend, and be ready to make some more friends.
RSVP: FB event page
Dublin, Ireland
Halloween Auto-Brunch
Host: Aimée
Date: Sunday, October 27
Location: Millmount Avenue, Drumcondra
Time: 12pm
Special Instructions: It’s a potluck brunch, post what you’re bringing on the facebook event page
RSVP: FB event page
Edinburgh, Scotland
Tea & Coffee
Hosts: Emma & Hannah
Date: Saturday, October 26
Location: Pep and Fodder, Waterloo Place
Time: 2pm
RSVP: If you need to get in touch with us, email Hannah on diveridedash [at] gmail [dot] com.
Fresno, California
Central Valley Meet-up
Host: Jamie
Date: Friday, November 1
Location: The Revue (620 E. Olive Ave.)
Time: 6pm
Special Instructions: Come hang out in the Tower District with other queer ladies and readers of Autostraddle.
RSVP: FB event page
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Brunch at Alteregos Cafe
Host: Monika
Date: Sunday, November 3
Location: Alteregos Cafe
Time: 12pm
RSVP: FB event page
Hamilton, New Zealand
Dinner/Drinks
Host: Jenny
Date: Sunday, November 3
Location: The Bank (117 Victoria St.)
Time: 5pm
Special Instructions: Might go for a movie or something after.
RSVP: FB event page
Hollywood, California
Watching a Show
Host: Sandy Berm
Date: Saturday, October 26
Location: Cheetah Club (4600 Hollywood Blvd.)
Time: 9:30pm
RSVP: FB event page
Houston, Texas
Big Star Bar Night
Host: Marisa
Date: Saturday, November 2nd
Location: Big Star Bar (1005 W. 19th St.)
Time: 8pm
Special Instructions: Weather permitting, we can sit at the large picnic tables in the back. If not, I’m sure we’ll be able to figure something out. Be sure to check Facebook for updates.
RSVP: FB event page
Juneau, Alaska
Host: Katie
Date: Saturday, November 2
Location: The Rookery (111 Seward St.)
Time: 5pm
RSVP: katie.spielberger [at] gmail [dot] com
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Dinner & Andrea Gibson!
Host: Stephanie
Date: Saturday, October 26
Location: TBA
Time: 6pm
RSVP: FB event page
Kowloon, Hong Kong
Lunch at Siu Shun Village Cuisine
Host: Laura Mandanas
Date: Sunday, November 3
Location: Shop No.6, L7/F, Enterprise Square (38 Wang Chiu Road, Kowloon Bay, 九龍灣宏照道38號MegaBox 7樓6號舖)
Time: 1pm
Special Instructions: Email Laura (lauram [at] autostraddle [dot] com) if you have an alternate suggestion — she isn’t from the area, but she would really, really love to meet you!
RSVP: FB event page
Los Angeles, California
Potluck Picnic!
Host: Chelsea
Date: Saturday, October 26
Location: Barnsdall Art Park (4800 Hollywood Boulevard)
Time: 12-3pm
Special Instructions: Bring something to eat/drink/sit on!
RSVP: FB event page
Day Hike in Malibu
Host: Mackenzie Silvers
Date: Sunday, October 27
Activity: Day Hike
Location: Corral Canyon Trail, Malibu
Time: 10:45am, but probably start at 11am just to be safe
Special Instructions: Bring water, food, comfortable shoes, and whatever else you may need for hiking.
RSVP: FB event page
Westside Whiskey Business
Host: Julia
Date: Wednesday, October 30
Location: The Townhouse and The Del Monte Speakeasy in Venice (52 Winward Ave.)
Time: 11-2am
Special Instructions: A no-cover burlesque show in the wee hours by the beach! Held in The Del Monte Speakeasy, downstairs. Just grab yourself an old fashioned, waltz through the bar, pass the restrooms and pool tables, and descend the back staircase. There is a bar downstairs as well. The dames dance at 11! Parking should be a breeze. Dress: casual.
RSVP: FB event page
Drinks in a Cozy Dive Bar
Host: Melinda
Date: Saturday, November 2
Location: The HMS Bounty (3357 Wilshire Blvd.)
Time: 1pm
Special Instructions: The bar is on the bottom floor of an old hotel, appropriately called the Gaylord. It’s also metro (Red and Purple Line) accessible.
RSVP: FB event page
Las Vegas, Nevada
Vegas Brunch
Host: Rachel R.
Date: Sunday, October 27
Location: The Bronze Cafe at The Center (401 S. Maryland Pkwy)
Time: 11am
RSVP: FB event page
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Lunch at Mello-Mello
Host: Tammy & Vassiliki
Date: Saturday, November 2
Location: Mello-Mello (40-42 Slater St, Liverpool, Merseyside L1 4BX)
Time: 1pm
RSVP: FB event page
London, United Kingdom
Reclaim the Night
Host: Fikri
Date: Saturday, October 26
Location: Connaught Hall (36-45 Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9EX / nearest tube: Russell Square, Euston)
Time: 6:30pm
Special Instructions: The main meeting point is at the Institute of Education (Bedford Way) and the march through central London starts at 7pm, so if you think you’ll be late or won’t be able to find us message me on FB or e-mail fikrialkhatib[at]gmail for my number.
RSVP: FB event page
Science Museum Late
Host: Rushaa
Date: Wednesday, October 30
Location: Science Museum (Exhibition Rd, London SW7 2DD / nearest tube: South Kensington)
Time: 5:45pm (dinner) / 6:45pm (actual event)
RSVP: FB event page
QueerTEA
Host: Fikri
Date: Sunday, November 3
Location: Yumchaa Camden Parkway (35/37 Parkway, London NW1 7PN / nearest tube: Camden Town)
Time: 4pm
RSVP: FB event page
Lucerne, Switzerland
Drinking and Snacks!
Host: Sarah
Date: Thursday, October 24
Location: TBA; suggestions are more than welcome.
Time: 9pm
RSVP: FB event page
Lyon, France
Group Dinner
Host: Zoe Jackson
Date: Friday, November 1
Location: Rendezvous by Louis XIV at place Bellecour
Time: 8pm
Special Instructions: Group dinner finishing up at one of Lyon’s LGBTQ venues. All of the event organisers are new to Lyon so recommendations of restaurants with at least one vegetarian option & the best queer bars/clubs would be much appreciated!
RSVP: FB event page
Melbourne, Australia
Choose Your Own Adventure
Host: Rachael
Date: TBC/decided upon in FB group
Activity: TBC/decided upon in FB group
Location: TBC/decided upon in FB group
Time: TBC/decided upon in FB group
Special Instructions: There seems to be some interest in an Melbourne meetup, but in order to gauge interest/figure out when/where the meetup will be I have created a facebook group. Hope this is okay!
RSVP: FB event page
Memphis, Tennessee
Brunch
Host: Myah Swanson
Date: Sunday, November 3
Location: Cafe Eclectic (603 N McLean Blvd.)
Time: 12 pm
Special Instructions: Weather permitting, we will be sitting outside soaking up some rays. If you can’t spot this group of queers, just simply ask!
RSVP: FB event page
Mexico City, Mexico
Food and Drink at Lilit
Host: Marcia Castillo
City: Mexico City
Date: Saturday, November 3
Location: Lilit: Orizaba (125E, Col. Roma, Mexico DF)
Time: 6pm
RSVP: FB event page
Miami, Florida
Sunset Happy Hour
Host: Veronika & Caro
Date: Sunday, October 27
Activity: Sunset Happy Hour
Location: Mondrian, South Beach (1100 West Ave.)
Time: 5-9pm
RSVP: FB event page
Mosco, Idaho
Brunch & Talking
Hosts: Samantha & Clare
Date: Saturday, October 26
Location: Breakfast Club or Moscow Food Co-Op (TBD on Facebook Event)
Time: 11am
Special Instructions: Bring a little money for food!
RSVP: FB event page
New York City, New York
LezCab: Happily Ever After
Host: LezCab
Date: Sunday, October 27
Location: The Duplex (61 Christopher Street)
Time: 7pm
Special Instructions: Join your favorite queer women in musical theatre, as we celebrate a night of songs from recognizable, fairytale-oriented, princess-loving, happily-ever-after, divorce-free cartoons from our childhood! Halloween costumes encouraged! Villainous drink specials during the show, and ladies night after in the upstairs bar. Please make a reservation.
RSVP: FB event page
Northampton, Massachusetts
Doing Fall Things in a Pretty Park
Host: Mareika
Date: Saturday, November 2
Location: Look Park and/or my apartment in Leeds
Time: 2pm – ?
Special Instructions: We will be picnicking and doing crafty things if weather permits, otherwise everyone can come to my apartment right near the park for apple cider, baked goods, a puppy and a bunny! Could also be a costume party if there is interest.
RSVP: FB event page
Oakland, California
Merienda and Backyard Sun
Host: Daniela
Date: Saturday, October 26
Location: Check the event page for the address!
Time: 2pm
Special Instructions: Bring some food and meet some queers!
RSVP: FB event page
Backyard-Potluck-Fire-Pit-Drinking-Eating-Afternoon-Extravaganze
Host: Minna
Date: Saturday, November 2 (Dia de los Muertos!)
Location: Minna’s Backyard (address to come on Facebook event)
Time: 1pm
RSVP: FB event page
Orlando, Florida
Dinner (DETAILS CHANGED)
Hosts: Intern Chelsey & Ariel
Date: Thursday, October 24
Location: Agave Azul (4750 S. Kirkman Rd.)
Time: 7pm
RSVP: FB event page
Ottawa, Ontario
Dapper Halloween Potluck Brunch
Host: Chantale
Date: Sunday, November 3
Location: Sandy Hill area — email cstreeting [at] gmail [dot] com for the address.
Time: 1 pm. Sharp, just like your outfit.
Special Instructions: For the purposes of this brunch, we are interpreting “dapper” as “looking smart, sexy and stylish in the direction of your gender presentation.” Also it’s a potluck, so bring something to eat/drink/share/enjoy. We have a (dairy-free but not vegan) baked French toast situation covered.
RSVP: On Facebook, by emailing cstreeting [at] gmail [dot] com, or both.
Paris, France (Event Updated)
Cinéffable
Host: Marianne
Date: Saturday, November 2
Activity: Going to Cinéffable – Festival international du film lesbien et féministe de Paris and then drinks/dinner/whatever
Location: Métro Robespierre, Montreuil
Time: 6:45pm
RSVP: FB event page
Phnom, Penh, Cambodia
Brunch!
Host: Judyna/Foxfire/Fawksfyre
Date: Sunday, November 3
Location: Java Café
Time: 12pm
Special Instructions: Bring yo’selves.
RSVP: FB event page
Phoenix, Arizona
ASphx Second Annual Harvest Potluck + Crafts
Hosts: Cynthia, Emily and Alleah
Date: Friday, October 25
Location: Emily & Alleah’s House
Time: 6:35pm
Special Instructions: Bring fall-type foods! Or wine! Or snacks! Or whatever the hell you want, really. There will be crafting of some kind, but that is a surprise. Like we’ll be really surprised if we do the craft, I mean.
RSVP: FB event page
Pizza and Drinks
Host: J
Date: Saturday, October 26
Location: Old Chicago (5695 w Bell Rd)
Time: 8pm
RSVP: FB event page
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Autostraddle Tea Time: Pittsburgh
Host: Noah
Date: Sunday, November 3
Location: 1513 Buena Vista St.
Time: 4pm
RSVP: FB event page
Portland, Oregon
Queerify the Corn Maze
Host: Wenda Rose
Date: Wednesday, October 30
Location: Sauvie Island Pumpkin Patch (16511 NW Gillihan Loop Road)
Time: 5 pm (subject to change, be sure to check on Facebook!)
Special Instructions: Please RSVP on Facebook so I have a head count and know everyone’s up to date.
RSVP: FB event page
Sweet Hereafter/Arcade Extravaganza
Host: Brenda
Date: Saturday, November 2
Location: Start at Sweet Hereafter (3326 SE Belmont St)
Time: 5pm
RSVP: Email Brenda at btpboom88 at gmail dot com, FB event page to follow
San Francisco, California
Last Minute Halloween Thrifting
Host: Naimah
Date: Saturday, October 26
Location: The Mission, SF
Time: 11am – 1pm
RSVP: FB event page
Park Takeover Under the Sun (EVENT CHANGED TO OAKLAND)
Hosts: Daniela & Brianne
Date: Saturday, October 26
Location: Richard Gamble Memorial Park, SF
Time: 2:30pm
Special Instructions: Saturday in the City, Sunday in the East Bay. More info coming soon!
RSVP: FB event page
San Diego, California
Potluck Brunch!
Hosts: Kristin & Katie
Date: Sunday, October 27
Location: Please see the upcoming Facebook event or PM me to acquire my address.
Time: 12pm
Special Instructions: Kristin is going to make an egg bake and will provide a couple bottles of champagne and some orange juice. Please bring a a brunch thing to share and/or juice/and or champagne. Come prepared to eat, play games, and smile. Friends and lovers welcome! Also, if you’re interested in being the Official Brunch Photographer, holler!
RSVP: FB event page
Santa Paula, California
Fro-Yo, Salad, Songs and New Friends!
Host: Sarah
Date: Friday, October 25
Location: Fria (900 E. Main St.)
Time: 6-8pm
Special Instructions: Come hang out at Fria (Fro-Yo and Salad Bar (from the farm we work on!) –we love this!), meet other Autostraddlers, bring a friend, an instrument (if you desire) and a willingness to meet other rural queers!
RSVP: FB event page
Seattle, Washington
LUNCH
Host: Miriam
Date: Saturday, Nov. 2
Location: Grateful Bread (70th St and 35th Ave NE)
Time: 12-2pm
Special Notes: I chose this place because (a) it is delicious and (b) I know it must be a good place for a meetup because last week I saw two meetups happening there simultaneously and it was hilarious to watch people try to figure out which were the Unitarian Universalists and which were the first year graduate students. Let’s add to the confusion! (Or email me below if you’re not into confusion.)
RSVP: mirtle510 [at] hotmail [dot] com
Singapore
Coffee/Tea/Food
Hosts: Natalie, Yan An & Carmen
Date: Sunday, November 3
Location: Jewel Cafe and Bar (129 Rangoon Road)
Time: 3pm to whenever
Special Instructions: Please RSVP on the Facebook page so we know how many people to make a reservation for.
RSVP: FB event page
Sydney, Australia
Picnic With or Without Halloween Costumes
Host: Dina
Date: Sunday, November 3
Location: Camperdown Rest Memorial Park (Federation Road (North) Side of Park)
Time: 1pm
Special Instructions: We will be sitting on the Federation Road (north) side of the park. From the train station, walk through the park and past the playground. We’ll be sitting under the trees. If you want to wear a Halloween costume, you should do that. If you don’t, we still love you. Bring a snack to share!
RSVP: FB event page
Toronto, Ontario
Pumpkin Potluck
Host: Camilla C
Date: Sunday, October 27
Activity: Pumpkin Potluck
Location: Cam’s House! Bloor & Christie-ish.
Time: 3pm
Special Instructions: Whip up something tasty (sweet/savoury) that includes pumpkin or some kind of squash item! Or at the very least, something Fall-y.
RSVP: FB event page
Vancouver, British Columbia
Coffee House Meet-Up / Burlesque Night
Host: Emily
Date: Sunday, October 27
Location: Bean Around The World (3598 Main St) / The Biltmore Cabaret (2755 Prince Edward St)
Time: 5pm – 8pm / 8pm – 1am
Special Instructions: Let’s hang out at the coffee shop and revive the Van-Straddlers! / It’s also Kitty Nights Burlesque at the Biltmore Cabaret! Soo… Yeah.
RSVP: FB event page
Washington, DC
Brunchin’
Host: Lil Fucking C / Maybe Eli
Date: Saturday, November 2
Location: Boundary Stone DC (116 Rhode Island Ave. NW)
Time: 12pm
Special Instructions: Bottomless is available! So is vegan and vegetarian brunch.
RSVP: FB event page
Wellington, New Zealand
Brunch
Host: Julia
Date: Sunday, October 27
Location: Thunderbird Cafe (154 Featherston St)
Time: 12:30pm
Special Instructions: The Wellington Diwali festivities are happening just down the road at Queens Wharf/TSB Arena so if people are keen we can wander down there after brunch.
RSVP: Email Julia at: joules1740 [at] gmail [dot] com. Details also in the Autostraddle NZ Facebook group.
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Allison’s Surgery Fundraiser!
Host: Dana Burkett & Alison Burdeny
Date: Saturday, November 9
Location: The Exchange Community Church (75 Albert Street)
Time: Doors at 7pm, bands start at 7:30pm. Ends at 11pm
Special Instructions: We’ve got 3 local punk bands, a consensual kissing booth, gluten-free vegan snackage, a raffle and a friend-date auction. It’s $10 to get in, snacks are by donation. Send us a facebook message and we’ll set aside a ticket for you. Unfortunately, the space is not accessible.
RSVP: FB event page
Reminder: If you’d like to host an event, email Intern Chelsey with the details at chelsey [at] autostraddle [dot] com. If you’re wondering if there will be an event hosted near you, bookmark this page and check back often! Happy meeting up!
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I really want to go to a meetup because I’m having a lot of camp feelings. Does anyone else live in the Ashland/Medford/Southern Oregon area?
Yes! Let’s plan something (I’m writing from Southern Utah for my girlfriend who lives in S. Oregon)!
YES! OMG I wasn’t expecting anyone. Where does she live?
Cave Junction. You?
Allison, you made me make my first post!
Yep, I’m in Cave Junction. I would totally come to Ashland for an Autostraddle thingy.
Hey! I’m in Eugene, OR and would love to meet up :)
My writing partner/composer/collaborator person (she’s straight) is from Ashland! I’ve seen so many pictures and heard so many stories about this mystical land. She lives in NY now, but I feel like I’m hearing about my own hometown.
Rachel, it is a mystical land! Last weekend (in lieu of the pride festival that was somehow rained out – I don’t know how they let that happen in Oregon?!) I was served mead by a man dressed up like a woodland fairy at a bar named Oberon’s. At 1:00 in the afternoon. It’s pretty great.
I want to take a field trip to Ashland.
This thread is making me feel all the feelings! I just moved away from Ashlandia (I was working at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival). yay ashland!
This almost perfectly aligns with my vacation week! How fortuitous!!! :D
I missed out on the Boston Brunch festivities due to illness, but hope to make it down for at least one of the events this time.
And anyone in the southern/central Maine area who’s interested in meeting up, let me know!
I’m in Southern Maine and would love to meet up with people, but don’t have the accommodations to host an event. =(
Last year was fun, I will be there
This is a long shot but is anybody at all in/ around Asturias, in Northern Spain?
not quite, but I’m in Madrid! :P
I COULD GET TO MADRID *imaging this said with the desperation of a girl who recently went from having LGBT coffee hour five days a week to knowing barely anyone where she lives, much less anyone queer*
Would a Madrid meet-up be a thing we could make happen?
I’m in for Madrid :)
UGH I was supposed to get notifications if anyone replied to that… failure. SORRY
although we’ve kinda missed the ~real international meet-up week window we could still collaborate for a meetup in the future scheduled at our leisure/convenience!
MJ and I were thinking about maybe doing it next week since I couldn’t make it to Madrird this week (there’s a facebook link below in the comments)
I could get to Madrid too! I’m currently in Granada but I’ve been planning to visit and have most of my weekends free..
You guys and your willing have just made me the happiest I’ve been since I arrived in Spain (besides Skyping my girlfriend).
I’m in Santander!
We have to try to make Madrid happen! It seems most people will have to get there from somewhere else so it would make sense to meet on Saturday or Sunday. I’m the worst at these things…
If someone is still interested in a Madrid meet-up:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1427157450833632
I’m in Logroño!
I finally get to go! Happy Malaysian girl who happens to be in London for the day!
The feelings. To finally see so many fellow gay girls around, after staying in Gloucestershire for a while. so many feelings.
I AM EXCITED TO MEET YOU.
I am in Gloucestershire RIGHT NOW and trying to work out if I can go to QueerTEA… It’s looking possible…
I would love to come to one of the LA meets, but I work on Saturdays. :\
Claremont’s a bit farther out, but not too much. And that’s on SUNDAY.
Good point, I may participate in that one, if there isn’t one closer.
Claremont is kind of a distance for me as I am on the Westside, the other two would have been perfect as they are close to me. I am sure I am not the only one who can’t make it Saturdays, but anyone interested in doing Sunday meet up in LA/Ventura costal or valley area? Day hike, or whatever?
Amsterdam anyone? we can have chinese and recommend our favorite bars!
Damn, I wish I had known there were Straddlers in A’dayuuumm when I was still living there!
I just moved to a town nearby, i left my terrific gay scene in Utrecht. Where are you now? maybe we could do it in another city?
Me!
Awesome!
Ooh maybe! I’m in Friesland *rolls eyes* but I could probably get down for that.
i made an event! let’s show Amsterdam a hell of a queer time!
Where did you post the event?
It’s posted above:
Amsterdam, Netherlands
An Adventure Activity!
Host: Ayla
Date: Friday, Oktober 25
Location: We’ll be meeting at Amsterdam Centraal
Time: 1pm (13)
Special Instructions: Activity undecided. Meet at Amsterdam Centraal.
RSVP: FB event page
I can’t do that day unfortunately though :( I am going on holiday, and it’s weekends only for me because I have to travel so far.
I will have just moved to Tampa and not know anything about the city but if no one steps up in the next few days I’ll boldy go, I suppose!
Alright, Midwest. How are we going to do this, since we’re so spread out? Minneapolis should totally have one on November 2nd, because that’s when I’m going to be in town. (I live in KC. We don’t have enough people here for an event. Trust me.)
We should have a meetup in Lawrence. There are tons of queers here TONS!!!!
I’m down! I don’t know anyone out there anymore really, but I’ll try to get the KC folks to come if you want to try!
Dude, I’d definitely second a Lawrence meetup, hell yeah
Okay, can we all get in contact somehow? I will help organize, but I don’t know where the good places to hang in Lawrence are. Y’all email me. My user name at Gmail. I also just joined the FB group. :D
there are definitely enough ppl in KC! have you seen this? https://www.facebook.com/groups/kansasmissouristraddlers/
WAT. Who are these people and why haven’t we all been hanging out.
Yo! Jaden and I are planning a meetup in Lawrence if there isn’t already one. Details to come, but tentatively we’re thinking about Sunday at noon at Mirth cafe.
… Working on something for Vancouver… :)
THIS MAKES ME THE HAPPIEST. I posted on Quiivr because I desperately want a meet up to happen. http://quiivr.com/forum/topics/autostraddle-international-meet-up-week
Let me know if I can do anything to help!
I’m new to Vancouver but would love to help!
The facebook event has been created you guys! (And I’m sure will be added to the master list soon, though you should be able to find it by searching on Facebook)
So excited to see your faces!
Those of you who are not already part of it should join the Vanstraddlers facebook group.
I’d love to go on a fabulous queer hike with Vanstraddlers. I’d make a Facebook event for it but that’s just tempting rain. So join the group and then we can talk about how we can meet up if the weather isn’t positively horrid.
*sobs because is in south america*
South america is a big place. Be more specific, maybe another straddler is there too…
Argentina?
Buenos Aires right here!
SINGAPORE WE ARE COMING AT YOU PLEASE CHECK THIS SPACE
I would just like to add that spindrift has the most adorable face and you guys should definitely check her out. I mean at a meet-up. But also in general.
stop being gross on the internet
I mentioned this in the AS London FB group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/372919629458135) but just to put it out here too: I really, really want a meet-up in which we eat chips & salsa while snarking at terrible lesbian movies but unfort my place is not set up for that, so someone please maybe make this happen.
Yes this!!! I’m new to London and am keen to meet awesome straddlers who enjoy awesome things like chips & salsa and snark! :)
I love quips & alfalfa and sharks; can I get in on this too?
There is a possibility of this happening next Wed (23 Oct, before the official meet-up period). It’s being discussed in the FB group, but if neither of you are in it, e-mail me at the address listed above and I’ll keep you in the loop.
Ok so I know North Wales isn’t going to happen, but Manchester maybe?
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hey guys, me and my friends will organize one in Liverpool! we’re figuring out the details and you should see it here soon!
result! I’m in Manchester that weekend anyway, so will be free sat pm.
I can make Liverpool!!
Great! I sent the e-mail out, we will be meeting at mello mello on slater street, sat the 2nd of nov for bruncy-lunchy! facebook event will be arranged soonish :)
Hey! I’m living in Saint Étienne at the minute & know a couple of other straddlers in the Loire/Lyon area – watch this space for an event!
YAAAAAAAY
I will totally make the 90 min drive down this time if there is a Salty meetup. LADIES, MAKE IT HAPPEN?
Irish folk? I’m in the Kerry/Cork area but Dublin probably has more people. If someone in Dubland wants to plan something I’d definitely be game.
I am an Irish folk! I go to college near Dublin so if something were to happen there that would be great.
Hey Shirley! I’m planning on having a bit of a session, I’ll be sending in the details soon!
Legend. x
So I work full time and go to grad school full time (pity me) so my schedule is mad packed, but Sunday mornings/Monday mornings and afternoons/Friday afternoons and nights are fab for me here in Silver Spring, Maryland y/y. Busboys and Poets anyone???
I don’t live in DC but my GF does, and it just so happens I’ll be visiting from California that weekend. We’ll be in Columbia Heights. There’s another person down the way that’s interested too. Where do you go to grad school?
I work 68 hrs/wk but would be totally down if we could do it later on in the day (after 5) on Sat/Sun or after 6 Mon-Fri. I’m in Petworth/CH but am totally willing to make the trek with some friends if we can all pick a spot! I’d be fine with Busboys (the one on 14th?)…
WHY AM I STILL IN THE MIDDLE EAST?! Ugh. PLEASE let one of these happen again, like, post-March. I’ve been in East Asia and/or the Middle East for way too long.
Oh my god, this may be the longest shot ever, but anyone in Northwest Arkansas or Northeast Oklahoma? I’d love to set something up and would be more than willing to take initiative, but only if I’m not going to be sitting in the coffee house all by myself.. o.0
I just moved to Northwest Arkansas! I would totally be up for something, I don’t know anyone here yet so it would be cool to meet some people.
OH MY GOD, REALLY! THIS IS THE BEST FUCKING NEWS! I’m in Siloam Springs, I work at a coffee shop where we could totally host a meet up, it’s super close to Oklahoma, so we could get some NE Oklahoma folks as well. WHOO FUCKING HOO!!!
I also live in Siloam and I’m in. Let’s make this happen!
NE Oklahoma! I’m pretty busy with school but let me know if you want help setting something up :)
That would be wicked awesome! :D
Does anyone live in the Rochester NY area/Buffalo/Syracuse???
I could maybe make it to Syracuse. I’m in Cooperstown.
I’m in Albany! We should have a capital district meet-up!
I’m in Rochester!
Yay! Maybe we can meet up at Java’s or something!
That would be fun!
I’ll be in Henrietta next weekend (Nov 1-3). I’m going down to meet my friend’s Internet boyfriend with her (O.o) so a little queerness would be appreciated :)
We should meet up some time when you’re in town!
Definitely! When would work for you?
I goofed up my dates, and I’ll actually be there from the 25-27. But I’d love to meet up with you!
I could probably do this weekend :) should someone make a facebook event?
Sure! It looks like Saturday (during the day) is best, since we get in fairly late Friday night and will be busy on Sunday.
Saturday sounds great!
(For some reason it won’t let me reply to you directly, so I have to keep replying to myself…)
When and where do you want to meet? I’m not terribly familiar with the area.
Java’s at 16 Gibbs street? It’s near the Eastman school of music. Whatever time works for you.
How does 10:00 sound?
By the way, I’ll have another Straddler and the aforementioned friend with me :) Hope that’s OK.
10:00 am sounds great! I’ll message you with my cell number
Official Michiana straddler meetup on October 26th in Kalamazoo. I will be there, your favorite commenter Marika will be there, ANDREA GIBSON WILL BE THERE.
OHMYGOSH YESSSSSSSS
YOU SHOULD COME. EVERYONE SHOULD COME.
message Stephanie, I decided she’s in charge.
at first i was mad because kalamazoo is really far from ypsilanti but then i finished reading the comment and it all made sense
So it’s weird that I would drive from further away than Ypsi to meet you all?
Not at all. I’d be there if I didn’t have to work. I’m just selfish and want the girls to come to ME!
Ypsi <3 I used to live there! We are driving up from South Bend, which is almost as far away, so you should definitely come!
I’m in Ann Arbor! We need an AA/Ypsi meetup.
Yes yes yes!
Also, am I being punked about Andrea Gibson?
P.S. Anyone want to carpool from the Detroit area?
you are so not being punked. Check her site. :)
I want to go to there.
I will totally get my ass down to Kalamazoo! I’m freshly back in MI and am desperate for some queermo community.
Also: Is there a Michigan Straddlers facebook group that I’m not aware of?
KATIE!!! Hi! There is no facebook group for Michigan straddlers (that I’m aware of) but I’ll invite you to the event when I get around to creating it :)
YES. Do it, Katie!
HI can we do one in the Detroit area too?? Kzoo is just too far away for me. Ypsi/ann arbor works too!!
Belfast, anyone? Yes? No? Definitely not?
@mwiko I’m hoping somebody from Dublin could make a plan.I’m in Kerry atm but I’m always mad for a daytrip. If we maybe did a pub lunch and pints type scenario, in the middle of the day, those of us from a bit further afield could get the last train/bus. Thoughts? Actual Dubliners to host/suggest somewhere lovely for this?
@mwiko: I live in Dublin but I’m going to be in Belfast on the 26th to watch a roller derby bout.
Edinburgh?
I was JUST going to ask about Scotland! I could make it to London but Edinburgh is so much easier. Let’s do it!
Let’s do it :)
I’d be so up for an edinburgh autostraddle meet up! Don’t actually have any ideas though…
Yes, yes! I’d be all over an Edinburgh meetup!
Edinburghers: We’re looking at THIS Saturday, the 26th, around tea-time. We’ll post with more details when this is worked out, but are mostly coordinating by email because there are so few of us. diveridedash -at- gmail.com
Kind of wish I were back in Boston, rn.
I’m not sure I have time to host a meetup necessarily, but I live in Canada, and maybe someone in Victoria or Vancouver, or both would be up to it?
Emily upthread says she’s working on one for Vancouver =D
Bronwyn! Have faith! I’m emailing Chelsey for a Victoria one right away :) Or you coul go meet awesome Vanstraddlers cause that sounds pretty great too
I wish Sacramento wasn’t such a awkward place to live…hmm should I drive to the bay. Decision, decisions.
Drive to the bay!
This is probably a real longshot, but are there any other people around northern Spain? I’m in the Basque Country.
Hi! I’m over in Oviedo but I think plans may be afoot for Madrid if that’s not too far?
Any Ottawa Straddlers here?
ME! I suck at coordinating things, but I would LOVE to attend an O-town event.
Hm, but maybe we could hold it at my school’s Pride Centre?
I’m in Ottawa too! I really wanted to got to the last meet up, but alas, life had other plans. I’d definitely be down for whatever.
What about a potluck of some description? Could be kinda fun :)
If you guys promise to come, I promise to get on this.
Anybody in VT? After that great Burlington city guide there must be someone else who can’t drive to Boston.
Maybe you can come to Northampton for our event!
Any Brisbane, Australia folks keen to meet up?
Any interest for a meet in Melbourne, Australia? Let me know days people are free if keen, and i can organise times :)
Yes! I just logged in to say the same thing, can we please?
Yes! Melbourne Australia please!
There was a Washington, DC meetup last year but I was too scared to go. I have been thinking a lot lately about trying to push myself through my really terrible shyness and go to things like this, so I’m really hoping that something comes together! I mean, I want to be all I can be and all that and just go ahead and be the organizer here, but again, really terrible shyness. DMV people? Are you there?
https://www.facebook.com/groups/379696178817056/ FOR CAPITAL STRADDLERS!!!
I don’t live in DC but my GF does and it just so happens that I’ll be visiting during the first weekend. Also, higher up there’s a Silver Spring kid. We’re in Columbia Heights, where are you?
I’m in Hyattsville, on the green line, so Columbia Heights would definitely work for me (and it used to be my hood, so I have some insights into good/bad places to go)!
Let’s all do something!
Yes please! I’m not on the above-mentioned facebook group yet, so I have no idea if there’s a conversation happening there, but if not, let’s all have a conversation about doing something!
Seattle Straddlers? Hi, we should be best friends
ok!
Sooo I may have just signed in to specifically reply back and say, Yes. Yes we should. Or at the very least, we should organize a meet-up?
Utah? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?
yeah, i’ll post something tomorrow.
find us on FB as salty straddlers!
philadelphia – would anyone be interested in going on a bike ride of some sort? or any other things?
yes!
Yes yes yes to all of the Philadelphia things!
there are a couple queer films at the philly film fest (october 17-27)
Perfect! We should set something up!
i am up for bikes and/or movies!
Will there be a meet-up in Miami or Central Florida?
YESSSS PLEASE Miami
I third this Miami vote. We need to make it happen.
I’m only in Miami for a few days and have planned a couple of things already but it would be really great if there was a meet up! I would definitely try to make it!
What is this no Chicago event thing?
there are two.
a big hopeful second to the what no chicago thing?…
Anyone from the Hudson Valley area of New York? (:
Emma, I don’t know if they are organizing anything for this meetup because I no longer live there, but here is the Capital Region Straddlers FB group!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/476071862432509/?fref=ts
I just posted a comment on the group page to see if there is any interest :)
A San Diego meet-up is in the works, babies. Stay tuned for details and email me if you’d like to co-organize. krisaerickson{at}gmail{dot}com. I’m thinking a brunch potluck? or a homebrewing party or both?
Yay! I’m not able to help co-organize, but I hope I’ll be able to come.
AH HOMEBREWING PARTY SOUNDS AWESOME WHY DIDN’T I SEE THIS SOONER
Crap, I won’t be in town for the Winnipeg event. I’ll be there in spirit, though :)
I’m gonna make a post on the A-Camp facebook group soon, I’m selling stenciled shirts for the fundraiser as well.
the fact that a winnipeg event exists makes me eternally happy
We’re the coolest city you’ve never heard of
im gonna attempt to overcome my shyness/lack of queer friends to actually attend :):):)
I just want to explode because I didn’t go to A-camp so I figured attending one of these things I can soak some of the post A-camp feels through osmosis, right? RIGHT!?!
RIGHT.
IS THERE ANYONE IN SWEDEN
I could Göteborg or Stockholm! Or like a random tree/lake in between who knows why not.
Yay! Sweden!
I live in Stockholm, and can’t really travel long for the moment, but a Stockholm meet-up would be nice :D
*waits patiently for one of the T-Dottians to post something about a meeting in Toronto*
*also waits eagerly* I’m in London, but would totes come up to Toronto for an Autostraddle meet-up!
Granted: https://www.facebook.com/events/583305585038605
I don’t have facebook, so i’ll say here Yay!
Curious though, is anyone else around the London area planning on going up? Since I’m on exchange here (new zealander says what) it’d be cool to meet more locals.
PDX?? i magically have free time that weekend and would be super excited to do A Thing
anyone from the Phoenix area? I’m the only gay person I know here so far, please save me from my isolation!
Yes! Here’s our group ASphx and the meet-up event is posted too. https://www.facebook.com/groups/548421085184385/
unfortunately, I have to work on friday night :(
Would anyone be interested if I were to organize a second meetup Saturday night?
Palouse Straddlers? Anyone in northern Idaho/eastern Washington?
Hell yeah! My friend Clare and I will be emailing in this weekend. We’re in Moscow, and we’re planning to host.
Also, depending on where you are, there are other fun things to do on the Palouse that weekend, depending on your scene.
Hey! I am totally up for a Moscow meet! Tell me the details please.
Yay! I just saw all this. I might have to work on Saturday, but still hoping I can make it! What else is going on? (I’m in Moscow, BTW)
Yay for a Moscow meet!
Come on Moscow! We can do this. I am new to the city and in need of a queer scene. Has anyone set up a meet? I am free Sat eve or Sunday…
Are there any straddlers in Heidelberg? I will be there for the Physikerinnentagung ([german] female physicist conference; 31.10-3.11) and it would be so cool to meet up!
Let there be one in Manila!! Pretty please?
Yes to Manila Nayna!
MANILA!! ^___^ For real?? Let’s push this!! @frances-o @mari973b
If any of you crazy diamonds in Sydney want to do a second/third/infinitieth event I would be down for that. I would have planned ALL THE EVENTS but I am crap at planning!
Belgium, anyone? Brussels?
Every second woman I meet is queerer than a two dollar bill, there have to be some straddlers.
YES!! Finally someone else in Belgium
I’d love to meet up with you, give me details!
SERIOUSLY?
Wow okay! I just moved here so I don’t really know what I am doing but we will get something together! Ah!
PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC anyone?
Argh the meetups in Lyon and Berlin are too early, and I can’t get to Madrid
Hopefully I can make it to Amsterdam? Otherwise, I’ll just wait til next time
I made an event for Amsterdam on the 25th!
I’m thinking of planning one in Switzerland – in Luzern/Lucerne, to be exact. (I don’t know nearly enough about Zurich to plan one there.) But it depends on my schedule in the next week and also if anyone located in Switzerland is interested, so let me know!
Okay Adelstraddlers. Last time we made an epic human pyramid and spelled ‘AS!’ on the grass in bodies and ate Mexican and played board games where we had to guess the moral convictions of each other. It was great.
Let’s meet again! Go Adelaide!
Let’s !
if anyone seconds a phnom penh, cambodia meet up, i will set something up
I am in Shetland, Scotland. We could meet in a coffee house or pub in Lerwick.
Perth, Australia?
Anyone?
Anyone in Austria? Or Munich? I’d love to go, but I can’t make it to Berlin!
Vienna?
I’m in Salzburg but can totally go to Vienna as long as it’s a weekend!
Phillllllyyyyyyyyy
Does anyone else in New Orleans want to get together? I’m pretty new to town but would love to organize something!
I’m on the coast in Mississippi.just a hop skip and jump away.
columbus, ohio?????
We’re planning something! Hopefully we’ll have details tomorrow.
Yes please!!
Our meet-up is up! I hope you both like retro arcade games.
Is anyone organizing a meetup in Paris? Eh? Eh?
We are! But we haven’t decided where to go so we haven’t sent anything yet. En attendant, here’s the address of the Parisian Straddlers’ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/413812145351428/
Are there any Straddlers I don’t know about in Orlando, Florida? The only person I know of is going to be out of town which is incredibly sad. I will 100% organize something if there are other people who will attend!
Oh hell yes bay area.
Someone please host one in Toronto..Pretty please
I feel like this is a huge reach but Gainesville FL anyone?
I’m in Orlando which I think isn’t crazy far? (I don’t know, I just moved here). But we could do a collective Florida thang!
Yeah! Like a central Florida meetup? I think someone mentioned Tampa as well so I’m definitely down to drive to either.
Tampa would be good too…I would go
I can’t make it to the Orlando meet up so I think we should definitely arrange a Tampa adventure!
Nashville. Nashville? Nashville!
I’m new + midterms = I can’t organize but I’d totally show up if someone else were to basically pick a place and time.
Come on, Nashtraddlers! (That could be a thing, right? We only sort of have a Nashville group on here… hmm…)
Hey Mareika! I would love to attend the Northampton meet-up, but I don’t have a Facebook. Could I just sort of…show up?
@Masha Of course!!!!!!!!! message me for my address
Anyone wants to meet up in Montreal, Quebec? :-)
Yes!
Excellent! Do you have any idea on what we could do, on how to get it all organized? :-D
Oh my! I definitely don’t have the event-planning gene…
Would a daytime activity be cool? Like a weekend picnic?
I have to reply to myself, can’t have too many embedded comments… :-)
I’m not so good at planning events myself, so I guess we can wait and see if others want to tag along (and maybe take the whole organization off our hands ;-)), while agreeing to meet no matter what.
So, yes, a daytime rdv is very cool, and a picnic sounds perfect! If the weather’s not nice enough, we could also spend the afternoon/evening at our place. We live in the east(green line, Cadillac tube station). In which part of town do you live?
I checked the weather for both weekends and it’s announced to by sunny but a bit on the chilly side. If we cover up/have something warm for lunch, I’m all for the outdoors!
I live near Snowdon metro normally, but my dad (who’s rarely around) lives right next to Parc Lafontaine. If we had the potential picnic there (it’s lovely on the Plateau in the fall), it would be super practical for food bringing/relocating if it gets rainy or chilly/winding down.
Hey Montreal people, come on, show up! : )
I’d love to meet up too! My parents are visiting so I don’t know if I’ll be able to come but I’ll do my best :) And a picnic in Parc Lafontaine sounds great!
Yep, Rhymeriver, sounds really great, parc Lafontaine is quite central, and we have lots of options if we need to relocate (your dad’s, also, my brothers live quite close) or keep the party going after the picnic! :-)
We might bring our kids (12 and 8) if they don’t have better things to do with their own friends, so if some of the mtl gang have kids, that’s awesome too (our 12yo daughter loves taking care of babies and little kids, so…)
“In which part of town do you live?”
None of my business, but warm feelz in the heart of an old English major! :)
Hey guys! I was waiting to see of other suggestions showed up, but I guess it’s on us! Does this weekend (Saturday or Sunday) work for anyone?
So sorry I didn’t see this earlier! Are you guys still interested in meeting up? I know it’s not meetup week anymore but oh well :)
I’m sure this will be updated in the original, but the Miami Meet Up has been organized!
https://www.facebook.com/events/231976933628070/
I wish I could come! Our flight lands in Miami at 6:30pm that day. We will be staying fairly close to the meet-up place but I’m sure getting there is gonna take some time (plus, I’m not sure what my friend would think about ditching him right when we get there…). Well, have fun!
Anyone in Auckland who would be keen? I always mean to come but never quite pull it off. This time I will be brave haha
Anyone in the Dallas, TX area?
Meee! I’ve been lurking around autostraddle for YEARS but just signed up to post this.
Hi! I’m going to try to make a thing? I just need to use my brain power because I’m actually in Denton and need to think of something in Dallas. But I think I just came up with an idea writing this so yay.
I’m in Dallas! I’m only 15, but…
15 is fine! I was thinking we could meet at Klyde Warren Park and eat at the food trucks or do a picnic or something.
Please come to the Dallas meetup! :D :D
https://www.facebook.com/events/686938687984280/686938694650946/?notif_t=like
If I can go, which I’m not sure I can, would it be alright for my mom to meet everyone first, since I’m only 15?
I’m happy to say I made an event for us beach-bound folks in LA! Phew! Held in Venice, CA. I invited some friends, and some new friends I have only met briefly while on-the-town… so come join if you’re around!
I don’t see it listed?
Any RVA straddlers out there? Or Virginia in general..?
I’m going to try to make it to the SOWA event!
To folks going to the lunch–be aware part of the dick’s last resort schtick is making fun of you. I went there a few years ago with a group from my college and they put a bunch of slut-shaming/homophobic insults on the hats. One girl took hers off and said something about it not really being funny to the waiter, and basically got made fun of more. Be prepared to to wear a hat labeling you a whore. Just a warning to the low key/sensitive people like me! Also their food wasn’t very good and salad was their only veg option.
Thank you for this, it is very good information to have! That was the Boston event I was leaning towards going to, but I think I’ll pass as none of that sounds like fun to me. :/
I feel like this might be important for the organizers to put in the info up-page? (Maybe it’s on the FB event page, but I don’t have FB)
Halifax, NS, anyone?
Yes, definitely! I am going to send something in soon.
Please do!! :)
Is there anyone from Italy? We are a couple from Napoli. ^^
I’m in NE Italy. – Quite far from Napoli though!
Hello!! I’ve been lurking for a long time, and have moved to a new city & promised myself I’d go to the next meet up if there was one near me. So… anyone organising something in Bristol, England, UK?
I’m in a similar boat with lurking here, currently in Bristol also. I can’t host anything but I’d definitely be up for a meetup too.
I don’t know much about Bristol either (I’m actually in Stroud, but I work in Bristol), but I’m sure we can find somewhere if we really try… Any preferences?
Are the meetups just for the adult straddlers or can those of us who have yet to reach adulthood join in on the fun?
I’m pretty sure everything is all ages unless the venue itself is 18+ or 21+. If you’re not sure, you can check with the creator of the event you want to attend. I’m sure everyone would be happy to have younger readers attend!
everyone is welcome! like rachel said, just make sure the specific venue isn’t 21+.
Anyone in North Carolina?
Or South Carolina??
I just sent in information for a charleston, sc meet up! The Facebook event should be up soon :)
hey! i’m in north carolina! where are you at?
Sorry I didn’t see this sooner! I’m in High Point…near Greensboro but easy drives to Charlotte or Raleigh/Durham
Completely missed your followup post until Nora posted. I’m in Durham if either of you want to meet up! Sorry for the delay!!
Lauren! Not sure why but it won’t let me reply to yours! I’m game for that. Would y’all be interested in doing something in the triangle on Sat or Sun? :D
I’m totally down for something this weekend! Preferably Saturday, but Sunday could work too. Where’s fun in the triangle? (I’m still relatively new to this part of the state)
Let me see about Sat, but otherwise Sunday still seems good for meee.
So, restaurants in Durham… Guglhupf is pretty awesome! Or maybe Rue Cler? Otherwise there’s good bars! Is anyone else interested in meeting up too? :D
I’m not sure if you get notifications when replies happen underneath other posts, but in case you don’t get them, I made a facebook event, linked a couple posts below this. We’re currently trying to figure out a place over there. :)
Chapel Hill! Woop Woop!
Hi Allison! Hi all! So, Sunday would definitely work better for me than Sat. Brunch?
I think I can swing Sunday brunch. Raleigh/Chapel Hill/Cary/etc would work too if they’re more convenient for people. Allison and Michelle, you guys coming?
Lauren, sounds good. I made a facebook event for us to figure things out, and went ahead and invited local queeeeers I’m friends with. :)
https://www.facebook.com/events/318509138291081/
Awesome! Now lemme see if I can remember my FB password…
Repasting from the event post:
So! We should actually figure out a place, huh? How about Fosters Market or Parker and Otis? Both have counter service and decent amounts of seating. There’s also Guglhupf, though parking may become more a concern there.
Thoughts? Or does anyone have alternate ideas?
Aw mannn. I’m in Raleigh but didn’t see this until today. -_-
Denver! Sounds awesome, I would totally love to go
I wish I could go to Orlando!! But I have to work :(
Oh no! You should join our teeny, tiny Orlando group and maybe we can find another time, too!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/orlandostraddlers
I could….Technically I live in St. Pete but I could drive to Orlando…Is that cheating?
Any Straddlers in Cleveland thinking of hosting something? Or maybe just a couple of you who’d like to carpool to the tea party in Pittsburgh? :> yes, no, maybe so? hopefully? I am tragically beached without a car haha
Julia! I just created an event for Cleveland– you should come!
Anyone in the UK in the South West? Bristol, maybe? Anyone at all?…
There’s at least 2 of us (see comments above). I don’t know anything about this city though. If you have a plan, I’d definitely come along :)
Hey is there anyone around in Geneva/Suisse Romande/France voisine? Maybe we could organize something?
Yes please!! There must be more of us. Where are you everyone else??
I am surprised that there’s no one hosting in Portland!
I know, right? Wahhhhh.
Somebody throw ideas at me and I’ll set something up. I refuse to drive to Seattle for this!
Someone please do one in Derby/Birmingham or Nottingham England xx
Hey! I’m in Nottingham too. Shall we organise a thing?
Any chance of an Adelaide, Australia meet up? (I’m just dreaming aren’t I…)
There’s another Adelaide up in the comments. Plus me, makes three!
Hey Germans – anyone in Hamburg, or Frankfurt? I can probably make Berlin but would love a regular thing.
Oh, I’m in Hamburg! Actually not German and I’ve only just moved here, so would be really keen to do something!
Hey, sorry to creepily comment on this 6 months later, but I just moved to the Frankfurt area and am totally down to hang out!
The Brooklyn Meet-Up fb page won’t work for me :(
anyone out there in East Africa?
hey someone else on my continent!
i can be excited about that right?
Hey guys, anyone in Glasgow?
I’m new to the city and would like to meet some cool Glaswegian Autostraddlers
Southern New Mexico anyone? Las Cruces specifically. I’ll also take El Paso. Or really anything within an hour driving distance. ABQ is kinda far for a Tuesday night.
My girlfriend and I just moved here and we’re sort of desperate for friends/queer people in general, so let me know! I’m happy to plan something so long as we won’t be sitting there by ourselves…
Love that Winnipeg has gotten involved! (Finally!) I’ll be out of town but looking forward to the next one! Good luck with the fundraiser, Alison!
THIS IS SO EXCITING WE ARE FORCED TO BARF CAPS! Love Autostraddle’s global reach! So many fab women meeting up with other fab women… and accents! Will be dragging myself all the way across Seattle for it. And probably put on pants like a respectable lady.
Seattle meetup is definitely pants-optional.
http://spdblotter.seattle.gov/2008/11/14/is-nudity-illegal/
I live in a predominantly lesbian town, however everyone is at least twice my age and with their long term partner, blender and cat.
damn clicky clicks.
South Africa anyone?