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March Boston-area meetup!

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March 18, 2019
Meetups

Astute observers will have noticed that there was no February meetup! But that’s all behind us now, and it’s time for MARCH EXCITEMENT.

SO:

When: Sunday, March 24th, 2019, 10 am

Where: Harvard Art Museum Cafe

32 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA 02138

The closest T stop is Harvard, on the red line. The museum is about a ten-minute walk across the Harvard yard from the station.

Venue: The cafe is located in the atrium of the art museum. You do not have to pay the entrance fee to sit in the cafe area. The cafe has a small selection of pastries and other snacks, but if you have specific dietary requirements you may need to bring your own food. The building is accessible via a ramp on Prescott Street.

How to find us: I will claim a table and set up a paper sign. I will have my knitting and/or a painting project. I have coloring sheets, but you can also bring coloring sheets, especially if you would prefer to color something other than “historic architecture of Boston” or “woodland creatures.”

What to bring: Crayons, colored pencils, paints, coloring books, a puzzle, an explosive excitement for the onslaught of warm weather.

If you need more information, you can inquire on the “Boston” thread at FOCA.

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

 

Meetups: NYC (March 16) and Perth (March 17)

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March 12, 2019
Events, Meetups

New York, assemble!

NYC March Meetup!
Hello NYC Awkwardeers!
What: Captain Awkward NYC meetup
When: Saturday, March 16th, 2019, 3pm onward
Where: Think Coffee, 123 4th Avenue, Manhattan
Feel free to bring games/board games, crafts, or just your wonderful selves!
We’ll meet at Think Coffee at 123 4th Avenue on Saturday, February 9th starting at 3pm. It is right by the 14th Street – Union Square Station on the 4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, W or R trains. The platforms for the L, N, Q, W, and R trains at this station are wheelchair accessible. The platform for the 4, 5, and 6 trains at this station is NOT wheelchair accessible. Think Coffee is on street level with an accessible bathroom.  They serve coffee, tea, soups, sandwiches and baked goods.  They have vegan options.
I will be wearing an orange hat and will be knitting a white hat or reading a book. I’ll be sure to have a little sign that says Captain Awkward so you can find me. Feel free to email me with any questions or to let me know you’re coming. My email is ciaonsd@gmail.com
I’m looking forward to meeting you soon/seeing everyone who came last month!
-Natalia

Perth, you’re invited! 

Friends of Captain Awkward meetup – Perth, Australia

When:

Sunday 17th March, 2pm

Where:
Gino’s Cafe

1-5 South Terrace
Fremantle WA

Details:
BYO craft or colouring in activity, and/or just come along to have a coffee and chat with other fans of this blog.

How to find us:
I (Jess) will get there 5-10 early and put a sign on the table that says FOCA. I have dark brown hair.

Questions? Suggestions for future meetups? 

Please join our discussion thread in the Meetups section of the Friends of Captain Awkward forums. (Note: you will need to log in to the FOCA forum to see the thread).
Have a wonderful time.

March London meetup

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March 11, 2019
Meetups, Uncategorized
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Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX near Waterloo station, 16th March, 12pm onwards.

Crafting meetup!  Please bring any crafts which won’t damage the venue, plus extra stash for others to learn on if you want.  Also I can teach knitting to intermediate.  Or just come and chat with us!

The venue sell food in a cafe (standard sandwiches etc.), but they also don’t mind people bringing food in from outside. There are several other local places where you can buy stuff as well. The excellent food market outside has loads of different food options, which can fit most requirements, or you can also bring a packed lunch.

Meet on the fourth floor, outside the Green Bar (go up in lift 1, sadly not as musical as lift 7).

Here is the accessibility map of the Royal Festival Hall: PDF map

I have shoulder length brown hair and glasses, and I will bring my plush Cthuhlu, which looks like this: 

The venue is accessible via a lift, and has accessible toilets. Waterloo tube station has step free access on the Jubilee line but not on the Northern line.

The London Awkward group has a Facebook page, which is here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/549571375087294/. There is also a thread in the new forums for saying hello.

My email is Kate DOT Towner AT Gmail DOT com

(April meetup will be the 13th.)

February London meetup

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February 11, 2019
Meetups, Uncategorized

Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX near Waterloo station, 16th February, 12pm onwards.

Bad book swap! Please bring any book you don’t want (cover illustration too purple, book has too few dragons, etc.), and take away a book other people don’t want.  Or just come and chat with us!

The venue sell food in a cafe (standard sandwiches etc.), but they also don’t mind people bringing food in from outside. There are several other local places where you can buy stuff as well. The excellent food market outside has loads of different food options, which can fit most requirements, or you can also bring a packed lunch.

Meet on the fourth floor, outside the Green Bar (go up in lift 1, sadly not as musical as lift 7).

Here is the accessibility map of the Royal Festival Hall: PDF map

I have shoulder length brown hair and glasses, and I will bring my plush Cthuhlu, which looks like this: 

The venue is accessible via a lift, and has accessible toilets. Waterloo tube station has step free access on the Jubilee line but not on the Northern line.

The London Awkward group has a Facebook page, which is here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/549571375087294/. There is also a thread in the new forums for saying hello.

My email is Kate DOT Towner AT Gmail DOT com

(March meetup will be the 16th.)

NYC Meetup – February 9, 2019

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January 28, 2019
Events, Meetups
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From your host, Natalia:

NYC February Meetup!
Hello NYC Awkwardeers!
What: Captain Awkward NYC meetup
When: Saturday, February 9, 2019, 3pm onward
Where: Think Coffee, 123 4th Avenue, Manhattan
Feel free to bring games/board games, crafts, or just your wonderful selves! And please make note of the time change. January’s meet-up started at 2pm, but February’s will start at 3pm.
We’ll meet at Think Coffee at 123 4th Avenue on Saturday, February 9th starting at 3pm. It is right by the 14th Street – Union Square Station on the 4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, W or R trains. The platforms for the L, N, Q, W, and R trains at this station are wheelchair accessible. The platform for the 4, 5, and 6 trains at this station is NOT wheelchair accessible. Think Coffee is on street level with an accessible bathroom.  They serve coffee, tea, soups, sandwiches and baked goods.  They have vegan options.
I will be wearing an orange hat and will be knitting a white hat or reading a book. I’ll be sure to have a little sign that says Captain Awkward so you can find me. Feel free to email me with any questions or to let me know you’re coming. My email is ciaonsd@gmail.com
I’m looking forward to meeting you soon/seeing everyone who came last month!
-Natalia
Thanks for putting this together, Natalia!
Reminder: Anyone anywhere can host a gathering, some guidelines are here.

— January Boston meetup —

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January 18, 2019
Meetups, Uncategorized
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Hello everyone! I hope you are all feeling refreshed and rejuvenated after a December break from meetups and are now prepared to return with Conversation and Opinions! In a little over a week we shall reconvene!

When: Sunday, January 27th, 2019 (!), 10 am

Where: Harvard Art Museum Cafe

32 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA 02138

The closest T stop is Harvard, on the red line. The museum is about a ten-minute walk across the Harvard yard from the station.

Venue: The cafe is located in the atrium of the art museum. You do not have to pay the entrance fee to sit in the cafe area. The cafe has a small selection of pastries and other snacks, but if you have specific dietary requirements you may need to bring your own food. The building is accessible via a ramp on Prescott Street.

How to find us: I will claim a table and set up a paper sign. I will have my knitting and/or a painting project. I have coloring sheets, but you can also bring coloring sheets! Coloring sheets for everyone!

What to bring: Crayons, colored pencils, paints, coloring books, a puzzle, a delicate sense of hope, winter self-care tips for mammoths and giant ground sloths.

If you need more information, you can inquire on the “Boston” thread at FOCA.

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Perth, Australia Meetup – 19th January

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January 14, 2019
Meetups, Uncategorized

From your host, Jess:

Friends of Captain Awkward meetup – Perth, Australia

When:

Saturday 19th January, 2.30pm

Where:
Aroma Cafe
Kardinya Park Shopping Centre
Kardinya, WA

(Store 32 on this map – http://www.kardinyapark.com/stores/)

Details:
BYO craft or colouring in activity, and/or just come along to have a coffee and chat with other fans of this blog.

How to find us:
I will get there 5-10 early and put a sign on the table that says FOCA. I have dark brown hair.

Questions? Suggestions for future meetups? 

Please join our discussion thread in the Meetups section of the Friends of Captain Awkward forums. (Note: you will need to log in to the FOCA forum to see the thread).
Have the best time! If people are interested in hosting their own gatherings, some guidelines are here.