June Meetups
Jackie Bredenberg
Hello all,
As usual, we have lots of meetups this month (and more are always welcome if you want to run something!)
Here’s a link to the Discord, which has links to RSVP for some of the events plus is a place to coordinate other impromptu get-togethers. I've also been updating the ACX Boston Google Calendar, but I might miss things, so please consider discord/email to be the sources of record.
Cheers,
Jackie
Wednesday Board Games at Pressed
What: Board Games!
Where: Pressed cafe, 49 Pier 4 Blvd, Boston
When: Wednesday June 3rd, 6:30pm
Style: Social
Run By: Amin
Rationalist Fiction Reading Group
What: Discussing a short story
Where: 325 Main St, Cambridge, MA 02142 - Google's "Urban Park"
Directions: Up the staircase in the plaza surrounding the outbound Kendall/MIT Red Line head house.
When: Saturday June 13th, 2pm
Style: Reading Group
Run By: Amin
This month’s read is 17776 (What Football Will Look Like in the Future). You can find it here: https://www.sbnation.com/a/17776-football/chapter-1
Board Games and Hangouts
What: Board Games!
Where: Owen's place, near Davis Square
When: Saturday June 13th, 6pm
Style: Social
Run By: Owen
General hangout for LessWrong and Effective Altruism sorts. Please RSVP via Partiful, which will be posted in the discord the week of.
Personal Projects/Coworking
What: Working on stuff together
Where: Owen's place, near Davis Square
When: Sunday, June 14th, 2-6pm
Style: Coworking
Run By: Owen
It can be easier to focus/work on stuff when other people are focusing/working around you. Bring something to work on (personal project, blog post, coding project, taxes, etc.) and then work on it. We will be trying out a Pomodoro style (25min work/ 5-10min break) structure. If this goes well, I may make this a regular/weekly event.
Wednesday Board Games at Jackie’s
What: Board Games!
Where: Jackie’s place, near Central Square
When: Wednesday June 17th, 6:30pm
Style: Social
Run By: Jackie
Recent popular games have included Codenames, Cross Clues, Bang, Secret Hitler, Crew, Goats and Goblins, and Trial by Trolley. Feel free to bring your own! There will also be snacks and a friendly cat. Please use the Partiful in the discord to RSVP.
Nonfiction Reading Group
What: Reading group
Where: Owen's place, near Davis Square
When: Thursday, June 18th, 6:30-9pm
Style: Reading group
Run By: Owen
A reading/discussion group for nonfiction articles/papers. Content for the week will be decided by vote in the LessWrong discord prior to the event. Please read beforehand. If this goes well, I may make this a regular/weekly event.
Board Games and Hangouts
What: Board Games!
Where: Owen's place, near Davis Square
When: Saturday June 20th, 6pm
Style: Social
Run By: Owen
General hangout for LessWrong and Effective Altruism sorts. Please RSVP via Partiful, which will be posted in the discord the week of.
Wednesday Board Games at Jackie’s
What: Board Games!
Where: Jackie’s place, near Central Square
When: Wednesday June 24th, 6:30pm
Style: Social
Run By: Jackie
Recent popular games have included Codenames, Cross Clues, Bang, Secret Hitler, Crew, Goats and Goblins, and Trial by Trolley. Feel free to bring your own! There will also be snacks and a friendly cat. Please use the Partiful in the discord to RSVP.
Blood on the Clocktower Night
What: A social deduction game
Where: Owen's place, near Davis Square
When: Saturday June 27th, 6pm
Style: Social
Run By: Owen
Blood on the Clocktower is a popular hidden traitor game (like mafia, werewolf, etc.) with some fun twists. New players welcome! Please RSVP via Partiful, which will be posted in the discord the week of.
Kayaking
What: Kayaking
Where: Paddle Boston, near Kendall Square
When: Sunday June 28th, 5pm
Style: Social
Run By: Jackie
The Charles is very pretty this time of year! Rent a kayak from Paddle Boston (I recommend filling out the waiver ahead of time, and you can also optionally reserve in advance) and paddle around for a couple hours. We’ll get dinner together in Kendall afterward.
Wednesday Board Games at Aeronaut
What: Board Games!Where: Aeronaut Brewery, 14 Tyler St, Somerville
When: Wednesday July 1st, 6:30pm
Style: Social
Run By: Skyler
Board games! Bring your favourites if you like, I'll plan to bring some of mine. Look for the guy in the bright bandana.