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Tampa Bay tech, entrepreneur, and nerd events list (Week of Monday, February 26, 2024)

Here’s the “official unofficial” list of tech, entrepreneur, and nerd events for Tampa Bay and surrounding areas for Monday, February 26 through Sunday, March 3, 2024.

This week’s events

Monday, February 26

Event name and localeGroupTime
Lets Play Pokemon! GOLets Play Pokemon Go Red Team7:00AM – Monday, Feb. 26
Virtual Class: Social Media Management Beginner Boot Camp CertificationOrlando Social Media Enthusiasts10:00AM – Monday, Feb. 26
In person at Fords Garage St PeteYoung Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect!11:00AM – Monday, Feb. 26
Networking at Ford’s GarageTampa Bay Networking and Events11:00AM – Monday, Feb. 26
Downtown St Pete Business Professionals LunchTampa / St Pete Business Connections11:00AM – Monday, Feb. 26
Networking at Romi’s TacosTampa Bay Networking and Events11:30AM – Monday, Feb. 26
Start the Week with more connections MONDAYS at Romi’s Tacos All Welcome!Young Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect!11:30AM – Monday, Feb. 26
Business Networking MeetingChristian Professionals Network Tampa Bay11:30AM – Monday, Feb. 26
In PERSON Networking Lunch East Brandon Reserve your seatProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:30AM – Monday, Feb. 26
Monday Business Introductions at Romi’s Taco’sTampa Bay Business Networking Meetings & Mixers11:30AM – Monday, Feb. 26
Trinity Professional Networking Lunch Start your week off with more connections!Professional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:30AM – Monday, Feb. 26
Product-Market Fit Basics: How to Explain Your Product to Your CustomersTampa Startup Founder 1011:00PM – Monday, Feb. 26
The Immediate and Future Impact of Apple’s Vision ProTampa XR5:30PM – Monday, Feb. 26
February Sunset Group ShootTampa Bay Beach and Sunset Photography and Modeling Classes5:30PM – Monday, Feb. 26
Radiant Ridge ToastmastersToastmasters Division G5:30PM – Monday, Feb. 26
Monday Feast & Game NightTampa Bay Tabletoppers6:00PM – Monday, Feb. 26
Speakeasy Toastmasters #4698Toastmasters District 486:00PM – Monday, Feb. 26
Oath Campaign – Chronicle FiveSarasota Strategy Board Game League6:00PM – Monday, Feb. 26
MTG: Commander NightCritical Hit Games6:00PM – Monday, Feb. 26
Monday Weekly Board Game Night! (Lazy Moon Colonial Location)Board Game Meetup: Board Game Boxcar6:00PM – Monday, Feb. 26
Weekday Writing Get DownWe Write Here Black and Women of Color Writing Group6:30PM – Monday, Feb. 26
North Port Toastmasters Meets Online!!Toastmasters District 486:30PM – Monday, Feb. 26
Three Bridges Brewing Trivia Night with the Smartphone Trivia Game ShowGame Night Meetup for Trivia in Tampa, Sarasota, Venice6:30PM – Monday, Feb. 26
Let’s Play SpadesOrlando Spades Meetup Group6:30PM – Monday, Feb. 26
🔴 How To Escape Gear Acquisition Syndrome For Photographers! Brains Over Gear🟢Beginner Hobby and Amateur Photographers Of Tampa St Pete7:00PM – Monday, Feb. 26
Board Game Night at Armada GamesTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!7:00PM – Monday, Feb. 26
Lessons To Help the Introvert to Extrovert!Tampa Self-Improvement Gaining Competence in People Skills7:00PM – Monday, Feb. 26
Stirling Toastmasters Club #7461614Toastmasters District 487:00PM – Monday, Feb. 26
Storytelling Improv- introduction and workshopTampa Theatrical Storytelling Improv7:00PM – Monday, Feb. 26
Let’s Read and Discuss “The Push”Women’s Book Club Reading Books about Women7:00PM – Monday, Feb. 26
Members as far back as 2008 can access their photosSchool is closed- Light Study PRO – A Photography Workshop7:00PM – Monday, Feb. 26
ONLINE: Comparing Shoshin to StoicismOrlando Stoics7:00PM – Monday, Feb. 26
Online Event: Shut Up & Write!® Your Life Story (on Zoom)Shut Up & Write!® St. Petersburg7:00PM – Monday, Feb. 26
Zoom Meeting- Open Discussion Following the FL Audio Expo!Suncoast Audiophile Society7:30PM – Monday, Feb. 26
Mischief Walkthrough with Slangin – Hack The Box Tampa MeetupHack The Box Meetup: Tampa, FL7:30PM – Monday, Feb. 26
DigiMondaysSunshine Games7:30PM – Monday, Feb. 26
Weekly MeetupBeginning Web Development8:00PM – Monday, Feb. 26
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Tuesday, February 27

Event name and localeGroupTime
Lets Play Pokemon! GOLets Play Pokemon Go Red Team7:00AM – Friday, Feb. 23
Yu-Gi-Oh Evening TournamentSunshine Games7:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 24
Free OPEN Passes to ProductWorld 2024- Live OnlineFront End Creatives7:00AM – Tuesday, Feb. 27
Venice Area Toastmasters Club #5486Toastmasters District 487:30AM – Tuesday, Feb. 27
v-Lean CoffeeTampa Bay Agile7:30AM – Tuesday, Feb. 27
Sheffield ParkSuncoast Drone Club9:00AM – Tuesday, Feb. 27
Westchase Business Networking Lunch ~ All Welcome JOIN us and connect!Tampa / St Pete Business Connections11:00AM – Tuesday, Feb. 27
Tuesday Westchase Business Networking Lunch at Sea Glass TavernBusiness Professionals of Pinellas, Pasco & Hillsborough11:00AM – Tuesday, Feb. 27
Westchase Professional Business Networking Lunch ~ All WelcomeYoung Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect!11:00AM – Tuesday, Feb. 27
Networking at SeaGlass Tavern~ All Welcome, join us!!!Tampa Bay Networking and Events11:00AM – Tuesday, Feb. 27
Westchase Professionals Business Networking Lunch -Grand Hacienda 11955 SheldonProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:30AM – Tuesday, Feb. 27
Professional Business Networking Lunch Glory Day’s New TampaPasco County Young Entrepreneurs/Business Owners All Welcome11:30AM – Tuesday, Feb. 27
New Tampa Networking Lunch at Glory Day’s Grill New TampaWesley Chapel, Trinity, New Tampa, Business Professionals11:30AM – Tuesday, Feb. 27
Networking at Glory Days GrillTampa Bay Networking and Events11:30AM – Tuesday, Feb. 27
Networking at AppleBee’s St. PeteTampa Bay Networking and Events11:30AM – Tuesday, Feb. 27
New Tampa RGA Chapter ~ Glory Days Meet your next referral partner!Professional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:30AM – Tuesday, Feb. 27
Networking and LunchSuncoast Business Network11:30AM – Tuesday, Feb. 27
The Business Alliance ClubThe Business Alliance11:45AM – Tuesday, Feb. 27
The Business Networking Midday Power Hour by Simply Referrals on Zoom!!Simply Referrals Tampa Business Networking12:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 27
Load In Day @ Synapse Volunteers NeededTECHnically Volunteers of Tampa Bay1:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 27
$100,000 Lead Marketing SystemNetwork After Work Tampa – Networking Events3:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 27
Chess club TuesdaysTarpon Springs Pop Culture & Gaming Meetup4:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 27
Professional Networking Happy Hour in Tampa BayTampa Bay Business Networking Happy Hour/Meetings/Meet Up5:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 27
Downtown St Pete Young Networking Professionals Mixer with RGA NetworkYoung Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect!5:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 27
St. Pete networking mixer by RGA/Tourch Designs/Cleanology/Ride em’ CowboyTampa / St Pete Business Connections5:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 27
The Fiend of Hollow Mine, Part 1 – Poinciana – Tier 1 (APL 3)Orlando Adventurer’s Guild5:30PM – Tuesday, Feb. 27
Young Professional Network & Social @ Rockpit BrewingYoung Professionals in Orlando 5:30PM – Tuesday, Feb. 27
Magic: The Gathering Night at FelicitousTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!6:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 27
Weekly Open Make NightTampa Hackerspace6:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 27
*Resched for Tues* New Members Meet & GreetPower BI Data Geeks Support Group6:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 27
Disney Lorcana NightCritical Hit Games6:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 27
Weekly Tuesday Evening Online Zoom MeetingPinellas Writers Group6:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 27
Authors Anonymous – Writing GroupAuthors Anonymous – Writing Group6:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 27
Loner Seekers Euchre – TampaLoner Seekers Euchre – Tampa6:30PM – Tuesday, Feb. 27
Weekday Writing Get DownWe Write Here Black and Women of Color Writing Group6:30PM – Tuesday, Feb. 27
Build The Game Dots and Boxes in FlutterGDG Tampa Bay6:30PM – Tuesday, Feb. 27
D&D Adventurers League at Armada GamesTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!7:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 27
🔵 How To Manage Expectations On Portrait Shoots – Call Sheets & Mood Boards 🟠Beginner Hobby and Amateur Photographers Of Tampa St Pete7:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 27
The MBA Tour: North AmericaNetwork After Work Tampa – Networking Events7:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 27
Dunedin Toastmasters – Guests Welcome 👍🐛Dunedin Toastmasters 21667:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 27
Cybersecurity Trivia: Security+ Exam EditionCSNP – Orlando CyberSecurity7:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 27
Pythonic Monthly MeetingThe Orlando Python User Group7:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 27
Central Florida Computer Society TechSIG (Please join us!!)Central Florida Computer Society7:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 27
Trivia Night with Trivia NationTrivia Night at Irish 31 Seminole7:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 27
Trivia Night – Moose Lodge 2117 Smartphone Trivia Game ShowGame Night Meetup for Trivia in Tampa, Sarasota, Venice7:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 27
St. Pete Beers ‘n Board Games Meetup for Young AdultsSt. Pete Beers ‘n Board Games for Young Adults7:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 27
AMA – Ask Me Anything Related to Photography, Computers and SoftwareFlorida Center for Creative Photography7:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 27
Let’s play chess at 54th Ave Kava House!TB Chess – Tampa Bay – St. Petersburg Chess Meetup Group7:30PM – Tuesday, Feb. 27
Online Event: Shut Up & Write on ZoomShut Up & Write!® Tampa7:45PM – Tuesday, Feb. 27
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Wednesday, February 28

The big event for Wednesday is the “800-pound gorilla” of Tampa Bay tech events: Synapse Summit 2024, taking place at Amalie Arena all day. Check out what’s happening at Synapse Summit in their agenda, and if you’re interested, there are two ways to attend:

  1. As a paid attendee. Tickets cost (and these numbers include the processing fee)…
    • $52 for students,
    • $104 for first responders, health care workers, teachers and military,
    • $209 for general admission tickets, and
    • $419 for VIP tickets (which include the VIP pre-party, VIP-only lounge, VIP-only programming, complimentary lunch, drinks, happy-hour, and more).
  2. As a volunteer. You can attend for free in exchange for helping out at the event. Click here to find out more!
Event name and localeGroupTime
Lets Play Pokemon! GOLets Play Pokemon Go Red Team7:00AM – Friday, Feb. 23
Volunteering at Synapse SummitTampa Bay Techies7:00AM – Wednesday, Feb. 28
Grow Your Business with focused Referral NetworkingBNI Tampa -Referral based networking7:30AM – Wednesday, Feb. 28
St Pete Networking Breakfast at the Hangar Meet St Pete’s Top Pro’s All WeclcomeYoung Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect!7:30AM – Wednesday, Feb. 28
Networking at The Hanger Restaurant & Flight Lounge!Tampa Bay Networking and Events7:30AM – Wednesday, Feb. 28
NPI Profit Partners Chapter – Exchange Qualified Business ReferralsNetwork Professionals Inc. of South Pinellas (NPI)7:30AM – Wednesday, Feb. 28
Tampa Highrisers ToastmastersToastmasters District 487:45AM – Wednesday, Feb. 28
Quantum Series Part 3: Utility Scale Quantum ComputingData, Cloud and AI in Tampa8:00AM – Wednesday, Feb. 28
1 Million Cups – Orlando Weekly Meetup1 Million Cups – Orlando8:30AM – Wednesday, Feb. 28
Webinar with Howest: Deploying and Hosting EBSI Nodes using Hyperledger BesuHyperledger Tampa10:00AM – Wednesday, Feb. 28
Midjourney Prompt Help & Advanced FAQ with A.I. Creative Compass!Midjourney A.I. Art Meetup Group11:00AM – Wednesday, Feb. 28
The Impact of MICA and Data Regulations on Blockchain NetworksHyperledger Tampa11:00AM – Wednesday, Feb. 28
In Person Networking BRANDON! Just Love Coffee Cafe – Brandon FLProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:15AM – Wednesday, Feb. 28
Sun City Center Professional Business Networking Lunch ~ All WelcomeBusiness Professionals of Pinellas, Pasco & Hillsborough11:30AM – Wednesday, Feb. 28
Carrollwood Networking Lunch! Join us and win!Tampa Bay Networking Meetings and Mixers11:30AM – Wednesday, Feb. 28
Networking at Glory Days Grill!Tampa Bay Networking and Events11:30AM – Wednesday, Feb. 28
Brandon Networking Professionals Networking LunchTampa Bay Business Networking Meetings & Mixers11:30AM – Wednesday, Feb. 28
Brandon Business Professionals Just Love CoffeeYoung Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect!11:30AM – Wednesday, Feb. 28
Brandon Business Professionals IN Person!!!!Tampa / St Pete Business Connections11:30AM – Wednesday, Feb. 28
Networking at Just Love Coffee!Tampa Bay Networking and Events11:30AM – Wednesday, Feb. 28
Carrollwood Professional Networking Lunch Wednesday All Welcome JOIN usProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:30AM – Wednesday, Feb. 28
Sebring Florida CIO ForumFlorida CIO Forums with vTECH io11:30AM – Wednesday, Feb. 28
Lunch Hour MeetupSarasota Web Development Meetup Group12:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 28
Heart of Agile MONTHLY Coffee CornerHeart of Agile St. Pete – Tampa – Orlando12:30PM – Wednesday, Feb. 28
The Future of Managing Startup Finance with AI & AutomationTampa Startup Founder 1011:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 28
Online Event: Shut Up & Write!® Your Life Story (on Zoom)Shut Up & Write!® St. Petersburg1:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 28
Inspiring Authors & Book Immersion MeetupLady Lake Memoir Writing Meetup Group2:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 28
Better Than AI? Discover The Master Marketer’s System To Attract Ideal ClientsNetwork After Work Tampa – Networking Events3:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 28
Playing Games in the AlleyThe Tampa Chapter of the Society for the Exploration of Play5:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 28
Wednesday Night GamingBrandon Boardgamers5:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 28
Bay pines toastmaster’s hybrid meetingBay Pines Toastmasters5:15PM – Wednesday, Feb. 28
DUG Tampa February Power Meetup : Understanding RPA- Power Automate DesktopDUG Power Platform & Dynamics 365 – Tampa5:30PM – Wednesday, Feb. 28
Felicitous Game Night w/Heritage Dim SumTampa Game Nights5:30PM – Wednesday, Feb. 28
Wednesday Board Game NightTampa Gaming Guild5:30PM – Wednesday, Feb. 28
Felicitous Game Night w/Heritage Dim SumTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!5:30PM – Wednesday, Feb. 28
Casual Commander WednesdaysSunshine Games6:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 28
Hobby Night – Minis Painting Tips & Tricks at Armada GamesTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!6:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 28
Board Game NightCritical Hit Games6:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 28
Great Big Trivia Wednesdays @ Terra Ceia Bay Country Club Palmetto 6-8PMSouth Florida Poker, Music & Entertainment Group6:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 28
Dungeons & Dragons One Shot WednesdaysClermont Nerd Games6:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 28
Waterdeep Dragonheist (Tier 1)Orlando Adventurer’s Guild6:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 28
Wine Down Wednesday – Ladies Night at Meeple Movers Board Game CafeMeeple Movers Gaming Group6:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 28
CRITICAL THINKERS SUPPER AT AMOB LANDSIDE IN PRIVATE ROOMSuncoast Critical Thinking Discussion Group6:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 28
Tampa Bay Inventors Council – www.tbic.us bi-monthly MeetupTampa Bay Inventors Council – www.TampaBayInventors.org6:30PM – Wednesday, Feb. 28
Game Night!Drunk’n Meeples the Social Tabletop (Board) Gamers6:30PM – Wednesday, Feb. 28
Prose and Cons by Amanda Flower – midwayThe Weirder Things Book Club6:30PM – Wednesday, Feb. 28
Tampa Writers Alliance Critique GroupTampa Writers Alliance6:30PM – Wednesday, Feb. 28
Castaways Euchre ClubCastaways Euchre Club6:50PM – Wednesday, Feb. 28
Members Only: Plasma Table OrientationTampa Hackerspace7:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 28
🟪 How To Improve Your Photography By Filling The Frame – Methods That Work! 🟪Beginner Hobby and Amateur Photographers Of Tampa St Pete7:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 28
MtG Modern Constructed at Armada GamesTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!7:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 28
Carrollwood Toastmasters Meetings meet In-Person and OnlineToastmasters District 487:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 28
[In-Person] Bitcoin Meetup in St.PeteTampa Bay Bitcoin7:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 28
Body Work Night- February 28thEntrepreneur Social Club7:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 28
MakerFX Monthly Membership MeetingMakerFX Makerspace7:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 28
IaC Deep Dive – Compliance and Platform StandardsOrlando DevOps7:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 28
CitrusSec MeetupCentral Florida CitySec7:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 28
Workshop Wednesdays. Come Craft with Us.Unlucky Roll Cafe Board Game Meetup7:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 28
Nerd Night: Board Games and Beer at Deadwords BrewingAdventures On Tap: TTRPGs and Board Games7:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 28
New Beginnings & Old RivalriesCentral Florida AD&D (1st ed.) Grognards Guild7:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 28
How to Form Connections and Make FriendsSocial Revival Event7:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 28
How to Express Yourself and Connect with PeopleProfessionals Meetup For Networking And Social Skillsets7:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 28
Communication – The Key to ConnectMake Contacts Meet People and Communicate7:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 28
Orlando Word LabWriters of Central Florida or Thereabouts7:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 28
Cardfight Vanguard!! OverDress WeeklySunshine Games7:30PM – Wednesday, Feb. 28
Carollwood Professionals Networking Lunch!Tampa / St Pete Business Connections11:30PM – Wednesday, Feb. 28
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Thursday, February 29

On Thursday at noon, Women Who Code will host the online event, Breaking Tech Barriers: Candid Conversations with Depop Women Engineers! This event will feature women engineers from the London-based social e-commerce company Depop, who will will unravel the mysteries of the engineering realm, debunk common misconceptions, explore the balance between undervalued and overrated skills, and generously share the invaluable lessons they’ve acquired while navigating their growth trajectories in the tech industry. Find out more and register here.

On Thursday evening, Tampa Bay Data Engineering Group will host the online event, Predictions and Use Cases for GPTs and LLMs! Tanya Cashorali, founder and CEO of the boutique data and analytics consultancy TCB Analytics, will show how to best utilize GPTs and LLMs at your workplace. Find out more and register here.

Event name and localeGroupTime
Commander Open Play Night at Armada GamesTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!1:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 29
Thursday Night GamingBrandon Boardgamers5:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 29
Pathfinder SocietyCritical Hit Games6:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 29
Central Florida Board Gaming at The CollectiveOrlando Board Gaming Weekly Meetup6:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 29
One Piece ThursdaysSunshine Games7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 29
FABulous ThursdaysSunshine Games7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 29
Thursday chess at 54th Ave Kava House!TB Chess – Tampa Bay – St. Petersburg Chess Meetup Group7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 29
Yu-Gi-Oh TournamentBalance Martial Arts and Gaming7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 29
Dungeons and Dragons with DonavanUnlucky Roll Cafe Board Game Meetup7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 29
RSVP through SweatPals: Tampa Pickup Soccer SocialMiami Fitness & Wellness Events with SweatPals8:30PM – Thursday, Feb. 29
Lets Play Pokemon! GOLets Play Pokemon Go Red Team7:00AM – Friday, Feb. 23
The Business Networking Midday Power Hour by Simply Referrals on Zoom!!Simply Referrals Tampa Business Networking12:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 27
Business Over Breakfast ~ Happy Hangar IN PERSON JOIN US!Wesley Chapel, Trinity, New Tampa, Business Professionals7:30AM – Thursday, Feb. 29
Happy Hangar Early Bird Professionals NetworkingPasco County Young Entrepreneurs/Business Owners All Welcome7:30AM – Thursday, Feb. 29
Happy Hangar Early Bird Professionals NetworkingPasco County Young Entrepreneurs/Business Owners All Welcome7:30AM – Thursday, Feb. 29
Tampa Geek BreakfastEmerging Tech Leaders Tampa Bay8:00AM – Thursday, Feb. 29
LUTZ, FL – HAPPY HANGER CAFE THURSDAY NETWORKINGTampa Bay Networking and Events8:00AM – Thursday, Feb. 29
Tackle it in Ten – Entrepreneur RoundtablesEntrepreneur Round Table8:30AM – Thursday, Feb. 29
Workshop – How To Hire Virtual Assistants for As Low As $7/hrTampa Small Business Owners – EVERYONE WELCOME11:00AM – Thursday, Feb. 29
Clearwater Professional Networking LunchBusiness Professionals of Pinellas, Pasco & Hillsborough11:00AM – Thursday, Feb. 29
The Founders Meeting where it all Began! JOIN us! Bring a guest and get a giftYoung Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect!11:00AM – Thursday, Feb. 29
Pinellas County’s Largest Networking Lunch and your invited!Tampa Bay Networking and Events11:00AM – Thursday, Feb. 29
10 PowerShell tricks for Red team’s ReconOrlando Cybersecurity Meetup11:00AM – Thursday, Feb. 29
Clearwater/Central Pinellas Networking Lunch JOIN us and connect your businessTampa / St Pete Business Connections11:00AM – Thursday, Feb. 29
Pinellas County’s Largest Networking Lunch and your invited!Tampa Bay Business Networking Happy Hour/Meetings/Meet Up11:00AM – Thursday, Feb. 29
Wesley Chapel Professional Networking LunchWesley Chapel, Trinity, New Tampa, Business Professionals11:30AM – Thursday, Feb. 29
Lutz / Wesley Chapel Professional Networking Lunch at Bahama Breeze!Professional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:30AM – Thursday, Feb. 29
Lutz / Wesley Chapel Professional Networking Lunch at Bahama Breeze!Pasco County Young Entrepreneurs/Business Owners All Welcome11:30AM – Thursday, Feb. 29
Breakroom Bar & Grill 11:28 Doors open at 11:00am IN PersonProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:30AM – Thursday, Feb. 29
NPI Power Lunch – Exchange Qualified Business ReferralsNetwork Professionals Inc. of South Pinellas (NPI)11:30AM – Thursday, Feb. 29
Creating Momentum in Your Sphere of InfluenceTech Success Network12:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 29
Breaking Tech Barriers: Candid Conversations with Depop Women EngineersWomen Who Code Tampa12:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 29
MIDDAY COFFEE CONNECT – Business NetworkingBusiness-2-Beers Networking Club12:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 29
Introducing Hyperledger Web3j: The Ethereum Integration Library for EnterprisesHyperledger Tampa12:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 29
Creating Momentum in Your Sphere of InfluenceFront End Creatives12:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 29
Creating Momentum in Your Sphere of InfluenceCareer Success Academy12:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 29
Sarasota Speakers Exchange ToastmastersToastmasters District 4812:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 29
Telecom Park Toastmasters #6745Toastmasters District 4812:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 29
Creating Momentum in Your Sphere of InfluenceTampa Cybersecurity Training12:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 29
RPG: Pathfinder Society at Meeple Movers Board Game CafeMeeple Movers Role-Playing Games (RPG) Group2:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 29
Launch EventFUEL Orlando User Group3:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 29
Quantum Series Part 3: Utility Scale Quantum ComputingData, Cloud and AI in Tampa3:30PM – Thursday, Feb. 29
Gulfport Scrabble and SocialGulfport Scrabblers and Social5:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 29
FCCP Weekly Photo Assignment 9: WaterFlorida Center for Creative Photography5:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 29
Tomb of Annihilation (T2-APL8)Orlando Adventurer’s Guild5:30PM – Thursday, Feb. 29
Predictions and Use Cases for GPTs and LLMsTampa Bay Data Engineering Group6:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 29
Taking Over Tech: Empowering Women in the Tech IndustryPinellas Tech Network6:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 29
Google Local Service Ads DemystifiedTampa SEO & Internet Marketing Meetup with Steve Scott6:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 29
2nd ed. AD&D Campaign.Brandon and Seffner area AD&D and OSR Group6:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 29
AWS Security Posture Tool Deep Dive and ShootoutOrlando AWS User Group6:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 29
BotC night at Hourglass Brewery at the Hourglass DistrictSunshine Social Deduction Gaming6:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 29
February – Discussing “When Women Were Dragons” by Kelly BarnhillFeminist Book Club – Tampa & St Pete6:30PM – Thursday, Feb. 29
Pt. 3 Learning how to use Lightburn softwareMakerspaces Pinellas Meetup Group6:30PM – Thursday, Feb. 29
OrlandoJS meetupOrlandoJS6:30PM – Thursday, Feb. 29
Writing MeetupTampa Free Writing Group6:30PM – Thursday, Feb. 29
The Taking @ Eckerd CollegeThe Tampa Bay Movie Fans Meetup Group6:45PM – Thursday, Feb. 29
Online Travel Photography Group with Our Photo TribeOur Photo Tribe Workshops7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 29
BABOK IIBA Tampa Bay Study GroupIIBA Tampa Bay7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 29
Follow us on Social Media PlatformsTampa Volunteers7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 29
Operations Automation Office HoursTampa Robotic Process Automation Group7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 29
The MBA Tour: Spotlight on Black, Hispanic, and Native MBA’sNetwork After Work Tampa – Networking Events7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 29
Palm Harbor Toastmasters Club #8248Toastmasters District 487:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 29
How websites are made: an introduction to CSS for complete beginnersFlorida Software School7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 29
Smartphone Trivia Game Show at Wilders PizzaGame Night Meetup for Trivia in Tampa, Sarasota, Venice7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 29
Live streaming production and talentLive streaming production and talent7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 29
Pineapple Street – Jenny JacksonSt. Pete Booze and Book Club7:30PM – Thursday, Feb. 29
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Friday, March 1

Event name and localeGroupTime
Lets Play Pokemon! GOLets Play Pokemon Go Red Team7:00AM – Friday, Feb. 23
Improve your communication, listening, and leadership skillsWinter Park Toastmasters – Learn while having FUN!7:15AM – Friday, Feb. 23
Caffeine & Connections: Friday Fuel for Black ProfessionalsPinellas County Black Business Meetup Group8:00AM – Friday, Feb. 23
A.C.T. Acquire Connections Today Morning Business Networking All Welcome!Entrepreneurs & Business Owners of Sarasota & Bradenton8:45AM – Friday, Feb. 23
Tampa Young Professionals Virtual Networking Friday Morning All WElCOMEYoung Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect!8:45AM – Friday, Feb. 23
A.C.T. Acquire Connections Today Morning Virtual Business NetworkingNetwork & Social – Orlando Networking Events8:45AM – Friday, Feb. 23
Networking over breakfastTampa Bay Networking and Events9:00AM – Friday, Feb. 23
Business over Breakfast ClearwaterTampa Bay Networking Meetings and Mixers9:00AM – Friday, Feb. 23
FBI ~ Friday Business Introductions at Largo Family RestaurantProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net9:00AM – Friday, Feb. 23
Online Networking with Brandon Biz ProsBrandon Biz Pros9:00AM – Friday, Feb. 23
Toastmasters – Improve Speaking Skills & Build ConfidenceChristian Professionals Network Tampa Bay9:30AM – Friday, Feb. 23
Ms. Biz Connectz- business leaders brainstorm togetherMs. Biz Connectz- business leaders brainstorming together10:00AM – Friday, Feb. 23
International Networking at McAlisters Deli every FridayTampa Bay Business Networking Meetings & Mixers11:30AM – Friday, Feb. 23
Friday International Business Introductions at McAlisters WestshoreProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:30AM – Friday, Feb. 23
Westshore Business Networking Lunch at McAlisters Deli Every Friday All WelcomeTampa Bay Networking and Events11:30AM – Friday, Feb. 23
International Professionals Networking MeetingTampa / St Pete Business Connections11:30AM – Friday, Feb. 23
Friday Business Introductions TampaTampa Bay Networking Meetings and Mixers11:30AM – Friday, Feb. 23
International Networking Westshore McAlisters DeliTampa Bay Business Networking Happy Hour/Meetings/Meet Up11:30AM – Friday, Feb. 23
International Networking at McAlisters Deli every FridayBusiness Professionals of Pinellas, Pasco & Hillsborough11:30AM – Friday, Feb. 23
International Networking at McAlisters Deli every FridayYoung Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect!11:30AM – Friday, Feb. 23
International Professionals Networking MeetingTampa / St Pete Business Connections11:30AM – Friday, Feb. 23
International Professionals Networking MeetingTampa / St Pete Business Connections11:30AM – Friday, Feb. 23
WORKSHOP: Transform Your Business with Smart Bookkeeping!Florida Small Business Owners12:00PM – Friday, Feb. 23
WORKSHOP – Elevate Your Earnings: Strategic Bookkeeping Wins!Tampa Small Business Owners – EVERYONE WELCOME12:00PM – Friday, Feb. 23
Pokémon Tournament Battles for a Prize!Orlando Pokemon Tournament Meet up2:00PM – Friday, Feb. 23
WEEKLY FRIDAY NIGHT GAMING AT GAMER’S COMMANDBrandon Boardgamers5:00PM – Friday, Feb. 23
Board Game Night!Clermont Nerd Games5:00PM – Friday, Feb. 23
Lets Play Pokemon!Lake Mary Pokemon Meetup Group Lets Play5:00PM – Friday, Feb. 23
Friday Board Game NightTampa Gaming Guild5:30PM – Friday, Feb. 23
Taps & Drafts | Casual EDH/MtG Social NightNerd Night Out6:00PM – Friday, Feb. 23
Commander NightMagic the Gathering Tampa/Brandon/St Pete6:00PM – Friday, Feb. 23
MTG: Commander FNMCritical Hit Games6:00PM – Friday, Feb. 23
Taps & Drafts | EDH/MtG Night | Centro YborNerdbrew Events7:00PM – Friday, Feb. 23
Modern FNMSunshine Games7:00PM – Friday, Feb. 23
Friday Pokemon TournamentSunshine Games7:30PM – Friday, Feb. 23
Friday night game nightIndica Cafe Events9:00PM – Friday, Feb. 23
St. Petersburg Grand PrixThe Art Of Photography – Tampa/St. Pete Chapter8:00AM – Friday, Mar. 1
First Friday WordPress Collaboration Meetup – March 2024West Orlando WordPress Meetup10:00AM – Friday, Mar. 1
TBUX Virtual: Lunch Break Book ClubTampa Bay UX Group12:00PM – Friday, Mar. 1
Board Game Friday Night at Meeple Movers Board Game CafeMeeple Movers Gaming Group5:00PM – Friday, Mar. 1
Our One-Year Anniversary Party!Prose Society Writers Group6:00PM – Friday, Mar. 1
First Friday social meetup!Defcon727 – Unleashing Cybersecurity6:30PM – Friday, Mar. 1
Dune Part 2 (IMAX)Geekocracy!6:45PM – Friday, Mar. 1
King Coal @ Eckerd CollegeThe Tampa Bay Movie Fans Meetup Group6:45PM – Friday, Mar. 1
IN-PERSON: “Stoicism and the Art of Happiness” (Chapter 3)Tampa Stoics7:00PM – Friday, Mar. 1
TsudoiTampa Japanese Meetup7:00PM – Friday, Mar. 1
MakerFX Makerspace Soft Arts GuildMakerFX Makerspace7:00PM – Friday, Mar. 1
Tabletop: Friday Board Game NightOviedo Middle Aged Gamers (OMAG)7:00PM – Friday, Mar. 1
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Saturday, March 2

The Tampa Bay Tech Twenties and Thirties meetup group is having their first meetup on Saturday, March 2! It will be a Tech Talk & Coffee Kickoff, featuring a meet-and-greet, group discussion, and networking and collaboration — and it’ll be at the Driftwood Cafe at the end of St. Pete Pier. Find out more and register here.

Event name and localeGroupTime
Lets Play Pokemon! GOLets Play Pokemon Go Red Team7:00AM – Saturday, Mar. 2
Pokémon Tournament Battles for a Prize!Orlando Pokemon Tournament Meet up2:00PM – Saturday, Mar. 2
Lets Play Pokemon!Lake Mary Pokemon Meetup Group Lets Play5:00PM – Saturday, Mar. 2
Wake Up and Think Clearly Saturday morning share and discuss.Central Florida Philosophy Meetup7:00AM – Saturday, Mar. 2
Early Bird OcalaToastmasters Division G8:00AM – Saturday, Mar. 2
Saturday Chess at Wholefoods in Midtown, TampaChess Republic9:30AM – Saturday, Mar. 2
FREE Fab Lab OrientationSuncoast Makers1:30PM – Saturday, Mar. 2
Y Read: Book Read AloudLibrary Book Clubs – OCLS1:30PM – Saturday, Mar. 2
Social climbing of Mount ChesseverestClimbers of Mount Chesseverest2:00PM – Saturday, Mar. 2
Meta Minds MeetupMeta Minds Meetup Philosophy science and human experience4:00PM – Saturday, Mar. 2
Community Hang-out NightNerdbrew Events6:00PM – Saturday, Mar. 2
Yu-Gi-Oh Evening TournamentSunshine Games7:00PM – Saturday, Mar. 2
Yu-Gi-Oh TournamentBalance Martial Arts and Gaming7:00PM – Saturday, Mar. 2
Become an FCCP Supporter Plus & Access 100+ Hours of Educational VideosFlorida Center for Creative Photography7:00AM – Saturday, Mar. 2
Creative business minds & coffeeOrlando Innovative Business Minds: Creative Strategy Meetup8:00AM – Saturday, Mar. 2
Tech Talk & Coffee Kickoff: Connecting Tampa’s Young Tech MindsTampa Bay Tech Twenties & Thirties9:30AM – Saturday, Mar. 2
Submission LabWe Write Here Black and Women of Color Writing Group10:00AM – Saturday, Mar. 2
Open Fly @ The TowerTampa Bay Drone Club10:30AM – Saturday, Mar. 2
Retro Computer Meetup !Tampa Hackerspace11:00AM – Saturday, Mar. 2
Midjourney Basics: Intro & FAQ with A.I. Creative Compass!Midjourney A.I. Art Meetup Group11:00AM – Saturday, Mar. 2
Navigating Success: Customer Journey tools & techniques WorkshopEntrepreneur’s Guild: Growing Your Business11:00AM – Saturday, Mar. 2
March – N. Pinellas Book ClubTampa Bay Coalition of Reason – disbanded12:00PM – Saturday, Mar. 2
Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG Campaign with Ray at Meeple Movers Board Game CafeMeeple Movers Role-Playing Games (RPG) Group12:00PM – Saturday, Mar. 2
Ewok Bento BoxGen Geek12:00PM – Saturday, Mar. 2
5 resources I am using to rapidly scale my Amazon salesTampa Amazon Seller Meetup Group1:00PM – Saturday, Mar. 2
NNO Book Club: KaikeyiNerd Night Out1:00PM – Saturday, Mar. 2
Earning Your Living by Living Your Dream PreviewNew Entrepreneurship Connections1:00PM – Saturday, Mar. 2
Star Wars Unlimited PrereleaseCritical Hit Games2:00PM – Saturday, Mar. 2
Game Day: First Saturday of Every MonthIndienomicon2:00PM – Saturday, Mar. 2
The Wager Book DiscussionTampa Bookworms2:00PM – Saturday, Mar. 2
Foxtail Coffee Altamonte SpringsInformation Technology Orlando Group3:00PM – Saturday, Mar. 2
Outside the Binary Boardgame Meetup at Critical Hit GamesTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!3:00PM – Saturday, Mar. 2
IN-PERSON: The Meditations by Marcus Aurelius (Book 10)Orlando Stoics5:00PM – Saturday, Mar. 2
Lost Mines of Phandelver: Session 5 – DM MikeOrlando Adventurer’s Guild5:30PM – Saturday, Mar. 2
Golf Group – RPG One-ShotsOviedo Middle Aged Gamers (OMAG)6:30PM – Saturday, Mar. 2
Razing Liberty Square @ Eckerd CollegeThe Tampa Bay Movie Fans Meetup Group6:45PM – Saturday, Mar. 2
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Sunday, March 3

Event name and localeGroupTime
Lets Play Pokemon! GOLets Play Pokemon Go Red Team7:00AM – Friday, Feb. 23
Pokémon Tournament Battles for a Prize!Orlando Pokemon Tournament Meet up2:00PM – Friday, Feb. 23
Lets Play Pokemon!Lake Mary Pokemon Meetup Group Lets Play5:00PM – Friday, Feb. 23
Warhammer 40KClermont Nerd Games11:00AM – Sunday, Feb. 25
Thaliondor Practice Day!Thaliondor: Fantasy and Medieval Combat11:00AM – Sunday, Feb. 25
Board Games at Big Storm in OdessaBeyond Catan, A Group of Board Game Geeks12:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 25
Venice Strategy Board GamersBoard Games and Card Games in Sarasota & Bradenton12:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 25
Sunday Chess at Wholefoods in Midtown, TampaChess Republic2:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 25
D&D Adventurers League at Critical Hit GamesTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!2:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 25
D&D Adventurers LeagueCritical Hit Games2:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 25
Sunday Pokemon LeagueSunshine Games4:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 25
Sunday Game DayDrunk’n Meeples West Pasco (Boardgames)4:30PM – Sunday, Feb. 25
Lankhmar: City of AdventureBrandon and Seffner area AD&D and OSR Group5:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 25
Gospel Karaoke and Bible StudyIndica Cafe Events6:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 25
Open Game NightUnlucky Roll Cafe Board Game Meetup6:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 25
A Duck Presents NB Movie NightNerd Night Out7:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 25
Hidden Gems Night, Presented by A Duck!Nerdbrew Events7:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 25
SIGN UP NOW to Serve meals to the hungry at Trinity Cafe (new location)► Tampa Bay Young Professionals Group8:20AM – Sunday, Mar. 3
IHOP Restaurant CRITICAL THINKERS SUNDAY BRUNCHSuncoast Critical Thinking Discussion Group9:00AM – Sunday, Mar. 3
Plotter CriCut vinyl cuttingMakerspaces Pinellas Meetup Group12:00PM – Sunday, Mar. 3
RPG: Twilight 2000 – a Post WWIII Survival RPG at Meeple Movers Board Game CafeMeeple Movers Role-Playing Games (RPG) Group12:00PM – Sunday, Mar. 3
Steel MIG Welding Safety and Basic Usage (Members Only)Tampa Hackerspace1:00PM – Sunday, Mar. 3
Sunday GamingTampa Gaming Guild1:00PM – Sunday, Mar. 3
February Book ClubOne Fantasy At A Time1:00PM – Sunday, Mar. 3
T-Shirts and Caps printingMakerspaces Pinellas Meetup Group2:00PM – Sunday, Mar. 3
Winter Park Chess MeetupWinter Park Social Chess Club2:00PM – Sunday, Mar. 3
Dune 2Gen Geek2:45PM – Sunday, Mar. 3
St. Pete Arthouse Cinema Club- “2024 Oscar Nominated Shorts: Documentary”St. Pete Arthouse Cinema Club3:00PM – Sunday, Mar. 3
Adult Game Night at Conworlds EmporiumTarpon Springs Pop Culture & Gaming Meetup4:00PM – Sunday, Mar. 3
Continuing adventures in the setting of Symbaroum.St Pete and Pinellas Tabletop RPG Group5:15PM – Sunday, Mar. 3
Sew Awesome! (Textile Arts & Crafts)Tampa Hackerspace5:30PM – Sunday, Mar. 3
IN-PERSON: A Walking Meditation – Causeway TrailTampa Stoics5:30PM – Sunday, Mar. 3
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About this list

How do I put this list together? It’s largely automated. I have a collection of Python scripts in a Jupyter Notebook that scrapes Meetup and Eventbrite for events in categories that I consider to be “tech,” “entrepreneur,” and “nerd.” The result is a checklist that I review. I make judgment calls and uncheck any items that I don’t think fit on this list.

In addition to events that my scripts find, I also manually add events when their organizers contact me with their details.

What goes into this list? I prefer to cast a wide net, so the list includes events that would be of interest to techies, nerds, and entrepreneurs. It includes (but isn’t limited to) events that fall under any of these categories:

  • Programming, DevOps, systems administration, and testing
  • Tech project management / agile processes
  • Video, board, and role-playing games
  • Book, philosophy, and discussion clubs
  • Tech, business, and entrepreneur networking events
  • Toastmasters and other events related to improving your presentation and public speaking skills, because nerds really need to up their presentation game
  • Sci-fi, fantasy, and other genre fandoms
  • Self-improvement, especially of the sort that appeals to techies
  • Anything I deem geeky
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Tampa Devs’ BayHacks 2024 hackathon happens this Saturday!

Tampa Devs are holding the BayHacks 2024 hackathon on the USF campus this Saturday and Sunday, and they’re handing out cash prizes to the winners! If you craft code, design web pages, come up with user interfaces, make graphics, manage projects, or come up with ideas — or any combination of these — this is the event for you!

There’s a FAQ for the event, but you can also read the highlights below.

What’s a hackathon?

A hackathon is a competitive event where people with a technology bent — typically developers, designers, and other tech enthusiasts — form teams that work to build a software prototype (which can also include some hardware) that solves a problem or accomplishes a goal within a limited amount of time (typically ranging from a few hours to a couple of days).

Think of it as a pressure cooker of skill and creativity, where teams of participants brainstorm, code, design, test, and refine their creations in a race against the clock — and other teams! Collaboration and innovation are key, as participants huddle around laptops, sketch pads, and whiteboards, exchanging ideas, troubleshooting, and iterating rapidly to refine their solutions. Mentors and industry experts are often available to provide guidance and feedback, adding another layer of learning and networking to the experience. At the end of the event, teams present their projects to a panel of judges or the entire audience, showcasing their ingenuity, technical prowess, and presentation and problem-solving skills.

To use the words of the organizers, Tampa Devs, “It’s one part party, one part work-your-butt-off overnight battle against the clock and the competition.”

What will participants be building at BayHacks 2024?

This hackathon doesn’t have a theme, so participants can build any kind of software/hardware project they want.

However, they don’t have a lot of time to build. Building time starts at 12 noon on Saturday and stops at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, followed by project presentations, judging, and the awarding of prizes.

Do I have to participate, or can I just be a spectator?

Space is limited, so there isn’t room for spectators. If you attend, you must participate in a project!

Where will BayHacks 2024 take place?

It’ll take place in Discovery Hall, USF Research Park, USF.

Since you mentioned times, what’s the schedule?

Saturday, February 24th

TimeWhat’s happening
10:00 a.m.Participant check-in / networking
10:30 a.m.Opening ceremonies, explanation of format, and other announcements
11:00 a.m.Team formation
11:30 a.m.Pitching proposals
12:00 p.m.The work begins!
5:00 p.m.You don’t have to stop, but you have to exit the venue.

Sunday, February 25th

TimeWhat”s happening
10:00 a.m.Participant check-in
10:30 a.m.The work continues!
2:00 p.m.Teams present their projects
3:00 p.m.Judging and the awarding of prizes
5:00 p.m.End of the event

Did you mention prizes?

Yes, there are prizes. Cash prizes, in fact…

PlaceCash prize amount
1st$750
2nd$500
3rd$250

How are projects judged?

They’ll be judged on the following criteria:

  • Quality and innovative nature of the idea / demo
  • Utility of the idea / demo
  • UI / UX design

Who are the judges?

They’re prominent members of the Tampa Bay tech community held in high esteem. You may recognize one of them:

That’s right, I’m a judge. So impress me!

How do you register for BayHacks 2024?

Register for BayHacks 2024 at the BayHacks 2024 Eventbrite page. It costs $10 to register, but that $10 helps cover the costs of running the hackathon and also gets you the official T-shirt, swag bag, andSpa a single entry into the pre-event raffle for a pair of Tampa Bay Lightning tickets.

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Tampa Bay tech, entrepreneur, and nerd events list (Week of Monday, February 19, 2024)

Here’s the “official unofficial” list of tech, entrepreneur, and nerd events for Tampa Bay and surrounding areas for Monday, February 19 through Sunday, February 25, 2024.

This week’s events

Monday, February 19

Event name and localeGroupTime
Inspired Consciousness – A secure MindsetBrandon Meditation for Wellness Meetup7:00PM – Friday, Feb. 16
Lets Play Pokemon! GOLets Play Pokemon Go Red Team7:00AM – Saturday, Feb. 17
Hello Marriage Monday!Marriage Minutes Book Club with Author10:00AM – Monday, Feb. 19
In person at Fords Garage St PeteYoung Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect!11:00AM – Monday, Feb. 19
Networking at Ford’s GarageTampa Bay Networking and Events11:00AM – Monday, Feb. 19
Downtown St Pete Business Professionals LunchTampa / St Pete Business Connections11:00AM – Monday, Feb. 19
Networking at Romi’s TacosTampa Bay Networking and Events11:30AM – Monday, Feb. 19
Start the Week with more connections MONDAYS at Romi’s Tacos All Welcome!Young Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect!11:30AM – Monday, Feb. 19
Business Networking MeetingChristian Professionals Network Tampa Bay11:30AM – Monday, Feb. 19
In PERSON Networking Lunch East Brandon Reserve your seatProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:30AM – Monday, Feb. 19
Monday Business Introductions at Romi’s Taco’sTampa Bay Business Networking Meetings & Mixers11:30AM – Monday, Feb. 19
St. Pete Networking Lunch! Fords Garage! Monday’sProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:30AM – Monday, Feb. 19
WOB Happy Hour + Burger Monday DealTampa Bay Foodies Club5:00PM – Monday, Feb. 19
Orlandopreneur Monthly Happy HourOrlandopreneur5:30PM – Monday, Feb. 19
FEBRUARY BINGO @ Wine and Wood in Hyde Park (RSVP REQUIRED)Tampa Bay Happy Hour Meetup5:45PM – Monday, Feb. 19
Monday Feast & Game NightTampa Bay Tabletoppers6:00PM – Monday, Feb. 19
Speakeasy Toastmasters #4698Toastmasters District 486:00PM – Monday, Feb. 19
Root w/Advanced SetupSarasota Strategy Board Game League6:00PM – Monday, Feb. 19
MTG: Commander NightCritical Hit Games6:00PM – Monday, Feb. 19
Monday Weekly Board Game Night! (Lazy Moon Colonial Location)Board Game Meetup: Board Game Boxcar6:00PM – Monday, Feb. 19
North Port Toastmasters Meets Online!!Toastmasters District 486:30PM – Monday, Feb. 19
COMPLIMENTARY WEBINAR: Time Mindset & Management | Get More Out of Your Time!Beast Mode Networking Orlando6:30PM – Monday, Feb. 19
Three Bridges Brewing Trivia Night with the Smartphone Trivia Game ShowGame Night Meetup for Trivia in Tampa, Sarasota, Venice6:30PM – Monday, Feb. 19
Podcast Listening Club: Europe TodayLibrary Book Clubs – OCLS6:30PM – Monday, Feb. 19
Are You Stuck In The Gear Acquisition Loop? Signs That You Need To Break Free!Beginner Hobby and Amateur Photographers Of Tampa St Pete7:00PM – Monday, Feb. 19
Moving Light Event Part 1The Art Of Photography – Tampa/St. Pete Chapter7:00PM – Monday, Feb. 19
Board Game Night at Armada GamesTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!7:00PM – Monday, Feb. 19
Stirling Toastmasters Club #7461614Toastmasters District 487:00PM – Monday, Feb. 19
Conquer Negative Emotions To Have a Happier Life!Tampa Self-Improvement Gaining Competence in People Skills7:00PM – Monday, Feb. 19
Members as far back as 2008 can access their photosSchool is closed- Light Study PRO – A Photography Workshop7:00PM – Monday, Feb. 19
ONLINE: Marcus Aurelius and “The View from Above”Orlando Stoics7:00PM – Monday, Feb. 19
Online Event: Shut Up & Write!® Your Life Story (on Zoom)Shut Up & Write!® St. Petersburg7:00PM – Monday, Feb. 19
DigiMondaysSunshine Games7:30PM – Monday, Feb. 19
Seminole Heights SocialDefcon8138:00PM – Monday, Feb. 19
Weekly MeetupBeginning Web Development8:00PM – Monday, Feb. 19
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Tuesday, February 20

On Tuesday morning at 10, join Computer Coach in an online session covering the 10 job search strategies that you should use! The “spray and pray” approach, where you submit applications to any and every employer as if you were throwing spaghetti against a wall isn’t the best way to search; join this session and learn how to make the most of your effort to land a job! Find out more and register here.

At 6:00 p.m., Computer Coach is providing a free online “Intro to Tech” bootcamp for those interested in starting a career in IT. aims to introduce you to the foundations of IT Support and the various tasks of an IT Support Professional. Find out more and register here.

Event name and localeGroupTime
Lets Play Pokemon! GOLets Play Pokemon Go Red Team7:00AM – Saturday, Feb. 17
Yu-Gi-Oh Evening TournamentSunshine Games7:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 17
Venice Area Toastmasters Club #5486Toastmasters District 487:30AM – Tuesday, Feb. 20
10 Job Search Strategies You Should be UsingTech Success Network10:00AM – Tuesday, Feb. 20
10 Job Search Strategies You Should be UsingFront End Creatives10:00AM – Tuesday, Feb. 20
10 Job Search Strategies You Should be UsingTampa Cybersecurity Training10:00AM – Tuesday, Feb. 20
Westchase Business Networking Lunch ~ All Welcome JOIN us and connect!Tampa / St Pete Business Connections11:00AM – Tuesday, Feb. 20
Tuesday Westchase Business Networking Lunch at Sea Glass TavernBusiness Professionals of Pinellas, Pasco & Hillsborough11:00AM – Tuesday, Feb. 20
Westchase Professional Business Networking Lunch ~ All WelcomeYoung Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect!11:00AM – Tuesday, Feb. 20
Networking at SeaGlass Tavern~ All Welcome, join us!!!Tampa Bay Networking and Events11:00AM – Tuesday, Feb. 20
Tampa Florida CIO ForumFlorida CIO Forums with vTECH io11:30AM – Tuesday, Feb. 20
Westchase Professionals Business Networking Lunch -Grand Hacienda 11955 SheldonProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:30AM – Tuesday, Feb. 20
Professional Business Networking Lunch Glory Day’s New TampaPasco County Young Entrepreneurs/Business Owners All Welcome11:30AM – Tuesday, Feb. 20
New Tampa Networking Lunch at Glory Day’s Grill New TampaWesley Chapel, Trinity, New Tampa, Business Professionals11:30AM – Tuesday, Feb. 20
Networking at Glory Days GrillTampa Bay Networking and Events11:30AM – Tuesday, Feb. 20
Oldsmar/Westchase Networking Lunch -Beef O Brady’s~ Meet your next referralTampa Bay Business Networking Meetings & Mixers11:30AM – Tuesday, Feb. 20
Networking at AppleBee’s St. PeteTampa Bay Networking and Events11:30AM – Tuesday, Feb. 20
New Tampa RGA Chapter ~ Glory Days Meet your next referral partner!Professional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:30AM – Tuesday, Feb. 20
SWAT Networking Bradenton LuncheonSWAT Networking – Successful Women Aligning Together11:30AM – Tuesday, Feb. 20
The Business Alliance ClubThe Business Alliance11:45AM – Tuesday, Feb. 20
The Business Networking Midday Power Hour by Simply Referrals on Zoom!!Simply Referrals Tampa Business Networking12:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 20
Free Intro to Tech BootcampCareer Success Academy6:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 20
Weekly Open Make NightTampa Hackerspace6:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 20
TBSSUG Monthly MeetingTampa Bay SQL Server User Group (TBSSUG)6:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 20
Free Intro to Tech BootcampTech Success Network6:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 20
Magic: The Gathering Night at FelicitousTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!6:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 20
Free Intro to Tech BootcampFront End Creatives6:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 20
Free Intro to Tech BootcampTampa Cybersecurity Training6:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 20
Free Intro to Tech BootcampTech Success Network6:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 20
Disney Lorcana NightCritical Hit Games6:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 20
Authors Anonymous – Writing GroupAuthors Anonymous – Writing Group6:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 20
What’s in YOUR WP Toolbox? Building a Community Crafted 2024 WordPress ToolkitWordPress Tampa Bay6:30PM – Tuesday, Feb. 20
Loner Seekers Euchre – TampaLoner Seekers Euchre – Tampa6:30PM – Tuesday, Feb. 20
Bob Galen: An Agile Coaches Guide to Showing Your ValueTampa Bay Agile6:30PM – Tuesday, Feb. 20
February Meetup Book ClubSaint Petersburg Book Club Meetup Group6:30PM – Tuesday, Feb. 20
Weekly Group Meetings – All Writers Welcome!Pinellas Writers Group6:30PM – Tuesday, Feb. 20
The Sarasota Creative WritersThe Sarasota Creative Writers Meetup Group6:30PM – Tuesday, Feb. 20
BINGO , $2 TACOS and MARGARITAS!!!Adventure Group of Central Florida6:45PM – Tuesday, Feb. 20
Free Intro to Tech BootcampCareer Success Academy7:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 20
Tampa Bay Technology Center (TBTC) Monthly MeetingTampa Bay Coalition of Reason – dissolved7:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 20
D&D Adventurers League at Armada GamesTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!7:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 20
Dunedin Toastmasters – Guests Welcome! (Happy Hour to Follow)Dunedin Toastmasters 21667:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 20
[Hybrid] Rewire Your Team: Embracing Neurodiversity by DesignDOUX — Downtown Orlando UX Meetup7:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 20
Trivia Night with Trivia NationTrivia Night at Irish 31 Seminole7:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 20
St. Pete Beers ‘n Board Games Meetup for Young AdultsSt. Pete Beers ‘n Board Games for Young Adults7:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 20
Trivia Night – Moose Lodge 2117 Smartphone Trivia Game ShowGame Night Meetup for Trivia in Tampa, Sarasota, Venice7:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 20
AMA – Ask Me Anything Related to Photography, Computers and SoftwareFlorida Center for Creative Photography7:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 20
None of This is True February 2024Literate Ladies of Orlando…Well Bred…Well Read7:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 20
bringing an invention to lifeTampa Bay Coalition of Reason – dissolved7:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 20
Let’s play chess at 54th Ave Kava House!TB Chess – Tampa Bay – St. Petersburg Chess Meetup Group7:30PM – Tuesday, Feb. 20
Business MeetingTampa Bay Thrivers7:45PM – Tuesday, Feb. 20
Online Event: Shut Up & Write on ZoomShut Up & Write!® Tampa7:45PM – Tuesday, Feb. 20
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Wednesday, February 21

On Wednesday at 9:00 a.m., Tampa Bay Techies will be at the USF Bull Market. Stop by their table and learn about our organization and what they do, hear from Leadership Team members and event attendees, and join their diverse community of tech professionals, students, and enthusiasts! Find out more here.

At 6:30 p.m., Tampa Bay UX is holding an in-person session at Computer Coach on workshops, what they can deliver, and why they’re useful to UX/product. It will feature Johnny Saye, a workshop nerd whose company, Stale Chips, is an Innovation Agency catering to the DoD. Find out more and register here.

Also at 6:30, TechUP Group Tampa Bay is hosting a session that’s both in-person at AMRoC Fab Lab at University Square Mall and online where Rick Myers, TechUP Group’s co-founder and a practicing cybersecurity professional, will talk about the latest update on cyberthreats in 2024. Find out more and register here.

Event name and localeGroupTime
Lets Play Pokemon! GOLets Play Pokemon Go Red Team7:00AM – Saturday, Feb. 17
Grow Your Business with focused Referral NetworkingBNI Tampa -Referral based networking7:30AM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
St Pete Networking Breakfast at the Hangar Meet St Pete’s Top Pro’s All WeclcomeYoung Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect!7:30AM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
Networking at The Hanger Restaurant & Flight Lounge!Tampa Bay Networking and Events7:30AM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
Downtown St Pete Professionals Networking BreakfastProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net7:30AM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
NPI Profit Partners Chapter – Exchange Qualified Business ReferralsNetwork Professionals Inc. of South Pinellas (NPI)7:30AM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
Tampa Highrisers ToastmastersToastmasters District 487:45AM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
1 Million Cups – Orlando Weekly Meetup1 Million Cups – Orlando8:30AM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
Tampa Bay Techies at the USF Bull MarketTampa Bay Techies9:00AM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
1 Million Cup presentationTampa Bay Bitcoin9:00AM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
Career Transition & Job Seeker Networking & Support Meeting – In Person Meeting!Career Rebound – New Job or Career Search for Professionals9:00AM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
Cunningham ParkSuncoast Drone Club9:00AM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
Midjourney Prompt Help & Advanced FAQ with A.I. Creative Compass!Midjourney A.I. Art Meetup Group11:00AM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
How SOCs can leverage AI to enhance cybersecurityOrlando Cybersecurity Meetup11:00AM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
In Person Networking BRANDON! Just Love Coffee Cafe – Brandon FLProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:15AM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
Carrollwood Networking Lunch! Join us and win!Tampa Bay Networking Meetings and Mixers11:30AM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
Networking at Glory Days Grill!Tampa Bay Networking and Events11:30AM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
Brandon Networking Professionals Networking LunchTampa Bay Business Networking Meetings & Mixers11:30AM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
Carrollwood Professional Networking Lunch Wednesday All Welcome JOIN usProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:30AM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
Brandon Business Professionals IN Person!!!!Tampa / St Pete Business Connections11:30AM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
Brandon Business Professionals Just Love CoffeeYoung Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect!11:30AM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
Networking at Just Love Coffee!Tampa Bay Networking and Events11:30AM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
FREE WEBINAR – Profit Advancement (How To Boost Your Income)Tampa Small Business Owners – EVERYONE WELCOME1:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
FREE WEBINAR – Wisdom Wealth (Smart Approaches to Earning)Florida Small Business Owners1:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
Online Event: Shut Up & Write!® Your Life Story (on Zoom)Shut Up & Write!® St. Petersburg1:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
Unlock AI Secrets: Effortless Income GenerationDigital Success Mentors – Tampa2:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
Inspiring Authors & Book Immersion MeetupLady Lake Memoir Writing Meetup Group2:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
Scaling from Five Figures to Multi-Six FiguresNetwork After Work Tampa – Networking Events3:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
Playing Games in the AlleyThe Tampa Chapter of the Society for the Exploration of Play5:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
Wednesday Night GamingBrandon Boardgamers5:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
Bay pines toastmaster’s hybrid meetingBay Pines Toastmasters5:15PM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
Felicitous Game Night w/Heritage Dim SumTampa Game Nights5:30PM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
Wednesday Board Game NightTampa Gaming Guild5:30PM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
Felicitous Game Night w/Heritage Dim SumTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!5:30PM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
Casual Commander WednesdaysSunshine Games6:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
Ybor City/Moving Light Event Part 2The Art Of Photography – Tampa/St. Pete Chapter6:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
Digital DeLand Monthly MeetingDigitalDeLand6:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
Board Game NightCritical Hit Games6:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
Dungeons & Dragons One Shot WednesdaysClermont Nerd Games6:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
Great Big Trivia Wednesdays @ Terra Ceia Bay Country Club Palmetto 6-8PMSouth Florida Poker, Music & Entertainment Group6:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
Hobby Night – Minis Painting Tips & Tricks at Armada GamesTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!6:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
Learn to Play Everdell at Meeple Movers Board Game CafeMeeple Movers Gaming Group6:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
1st & 3rd Wednesdays – Backgammon Casual GamesSanford Backgammon Group6:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
Silent Book Club Meet & GreetPage Turner Society Orlando6:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
CRITICAL THINKERS AT SUPER BUFFETSuncoast Critical Thinking Discussion Group6:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
Board Game Night at Deadwords BrewingBrews N Board Games6:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
Monthly Meeting: Focus on CritiquesProse Society Writers Group6:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
TechUP Group – Tampa Bay Meetup – Cybersecurity PresentationTechUP Group – Tampa Bay6:30PM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
UX Fundamentals: WorkshopsTampa Bay UX Group6:30PM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
Virtual Feedback!We Write Here Black and Women of Color Writing Group6:30PM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
Happy Hour for Young Entrepreneurs & Business LeadersYoung Entrepreneurs of America YEA Meetup Group6:30PM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
The Year of AI in Product: Are you ready? Let’s talk!ProductTank Orlando6:30PM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
Game Night!Drunk’n Meeples the Social Tabletop (Board) Gamers6:30PM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
Castaways Euchre ClubCastaways Euchre Club6:50PM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
CigarCitySecDefcon8137:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
[Virtual] Tampa Bay Bitcoin Meetup: News, Markets, & CommunityTampa Bay Bitcoin7:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
How To Use The Technique Of Odds To Improve Your Photography- Methods & ExamplesBeginner Hobby and Amateur Photographers Of Tampa St Pete7:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
MtG Modern Constructed at Armada GamesTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!7:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
Book Club: The Last Stand of Mary Good CrowGeekocracy!7:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
Carrollwood Toastmasters Meetings meet In-Person and OnlineToastmasters District 487:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
CigarCitySec MeetupCentral Florida CitySec7:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
3D Printing Orientation: Models and SlicersTampa Hackerspace7:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
🕸 Composable Web Architecture Night w/Astro 🚀, Laravel Livewire ⚡, & Drupal💧Orlando PHP Meetup | Orlando Devs7:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
Magic Pioneer EventSunshine Games7:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
Nerd Night: Board Games and Beer at Deadwords BrewingAdventures On Tap: TTRPGs and Board Games7:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
Lapvona Chapters 1-2 (Spring & Summer)No Tomes Allowed Book Club7:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
New Beginnings & Old RivalriesCentral Florida AD&D (1st ed.) Grognards Guild7:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
Mastering Communication: A Key to Professional SuccessProfessionals Meetup For Networking And Social Skillsets7:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
Communication – Personal and Professional GrowthMake Contacts Meet People and Communicate7:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
Cardfight Vanguard!! OverDress WeeklySunshine Games7:30PM – Wednesday, Feb. 21
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Thursday, February 22

On Thursday at noon, Computer Coach will have an online session called The Game is On! Jobseekers vs. the ATS. That’s ATS as in “applicant tracking system,” the automation software that acts like the “Sorting Hat” in Harry Potter. Learn how to jump through ATS hoops and improve the odds of landing an interview with trainer and creator of Launch Pad Job Club, Kathy Lansford-Powell! Find out more and register here.

At 6:00 p.m., the Tampa Bay AWS User Group will be at KForce with a session comparing/contrasting cloud security posture management (CSPM) solutions, including AWS native services, various open source solutions, as well as a commercial tool, Wiz. They’ll also talk about a “vulnerable by design” AWS account so that you can increase your security skills by starting with a very insecure environment and learning how to remediate security vulnerabilities. Find out more and register here.

Event name and localeGroupTime
Lets Play Pokemon! GOLets Play Pokemon Go Red Team7:00AM – Saturday, Feb. 17
Yu-Gi-Oh TournamentBalance Martial Arts and Gaming7:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 17
The Business Networking Midday Power Hour by Simply Referrals on Zoom!!Simply Referrals Tampa Business Networking12:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 20
Business Over Breakfast ~ Happy Hangar IN PERSON JOIN US!Wesley Chapel, Trinity, New Tampa, Business Professionals7:30AM – Thursday, Feb. 22
Happy Hangar Early Bird Professionals NetworkingPasco County Young Entrepreneurs/Business Owners All Welcome7:30AM – Thursday, Feb. 22
Happy Hangar Early Bird Professionals NetworkingPasco County Young Entrepreneurs/Business Owners All Welcome7:30AM – Thursday, Feb. 22
Wesley Chapel/Lutz networking breakfastProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net7:30AM – Thursday, Feb. 22
LUTZ, FL – HAPPY HANGER CAFE THURSDAY NETWORKINGTampa Bay Networking and Events8:00AM – Thursday, Feb. 22
SYNC HS Senior & Youth Sports National ConferenceQueen City Photography Group9:00AM – Thursday, Feb. 22
Workshop – How To Hire Virtual Assistants for As Low As $7/hrTampa Small Business Owners – EVERYONE WELCOME11:00AM – Thursday, Feb. 22
Clearwater Professional Networking LunchBusiness Professionals of Pinellas, Pasco & Hillsborough11:00AM – Thursday, Feb. 22
The Founders Meeting where it all Began! JOIN us! Bring a guest and get a giftYoung Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect!11:00AM – Thursday, Feb. 22
Pinellas County’s Largest Networking Lunch and your invited!Tampa Bay Networking and Events11:00AM – Thursday, Feb. 22
Clearwater/Central Pinellas Networking Lunch JOIN us and connect your businessTampa / St Pete Business Connections11:00AM – Thursday, Feb. 22
Pinellas County’s Largest Networking Lunch and your invited!Tampa Bay Business Networking Happy Hour/Meetings/Meet Up11:00AM – Thursday, Feb. 22
Clearwater/Central Pinellas Networking Lunch JOIN us and connect your business!Tampa Bay Business Networking Meetings & Mixers11:00AM – Thursday, Feb. 22
OWASP Tampa Chapter 2024Q1 Lunch and LearnOWASP Tampa11:30AM – Thursday, Feb. 22
Lutz / Wesley Chapel Professional Networking Lunch at Bahama Breeze!Professional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:30AM – Thursday, Feb. 22
Wesley Chapel Professional Networking LunchWesley Chapel, Trinity, New Tampa, Business Professionals11:30AM – Thursday, Feb. 22
Lutz / Wesley Chapel Professional Networking Lunch at Bahama Breeze!Pasco County Young Entrepreneurs/Business Owners All Welcome11:30AM – Thursday, Feb. 22
Breakroom Bar & Grill 11:28 Doors open at 11:00am IN PersonProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:30AM – Thursday, Feb. 22
NPI Power Lunch – Exchange Qualified Business ReferralsNetwork Professionals Inc. of South Pinellas (NPI)11:30AM – Thursday, Feb. 22
The Game is On! Jobseekers vs. the ATSTech Success Network12:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 22
How to update your resume NOW to get a NEW Job in 2024 in Project ManagementWesley Chapel PM and IT Connection12:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 22
The Game is On! Jobseekers vs. the ATSFront End Creatives12:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 22
Sarasota Speakers Exchange ToastmastersToastmasters District 4812:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 22
Telecom Park Toastmasters #6745Toastmasters District 4812:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 22
The Game is On! Jobseekers vs. the ATSTampa Cybersecurity Training12:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 22
Network and Learn: How To Generate Leads With LinkedInTampa Social Media Enthusiasts1:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 22
Commander Open Play Night at Armada GamesTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!1:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 22
February Silent Book ClubEnglewood Silent Book club1:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 22
RPG: Pathfinder Society at Meeple Movers Board Game CafeMeeple Movers Role-Playing Games (RPG) Group2:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 22
Game Day: Partnering with the Melrose Center Game Jam – FebruaryIndienomicon4:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 22
Gulfport Scrabble and SocialGulfport Scrabblers and Social5:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 22
Thursday Night GamingBrandon Boardgamers5:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 22
Tomb of Annihilation (T2-APL8)Orlando Adventurer’s Guild5:30PM – Thursday, Feb. 22
Woodshop Tool Sign Off-Jointer, Planer, & Bandsaw (Members Only)Tampa Hackerspace6:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 22
Google Local Service Ads DemystifiedTampa SEO & Internet Marketing Meetup with Steve Scott6:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 22
AWS Security Posture Tool Deep Dive and ShootoutTampa Bay AWS User Group6:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 22
2nd ed. AD&D Campaign.Brandon and Seffner area AD&D and OSR Group6:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 22
Infragard – February MeetUpTampa Bay InfraGard Meetup Group6:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 22
✨🎮 UAT Game Development Virtual Open House – 📅 Feb 22nd @ 6 PM ESTOrlando Unity Developers Group6:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 22
Bitcoin – Self Custody vs. IntermediariesSarasota Bitcoin Meetup6:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 22
Pathfinder SocietyCritical Hit Games6:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 22
Central Florida Board Gaming at The CollectiveOrlando Board Gaming Weekly Meetup6:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 22
Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six – by Lisa UngerMystery and Thriller St Pete Book Club6:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 22
Tampa Writers Alliance Poetry GroupTampa Writers Alliance6:30PM – Thursday, Feb. 22
Relaxed Social for Young Entrepreneurs and Business LeadersYoung Entrepreneurs of America YEA Meetup Group6:30PM – Thursday, Feb. 22
Pt. 2 of laser training- learning how to use Lightburn.Makerspaces Pinellas Meetup Group6:30PM – Thursday, Feb. 22
3D Printing GuildTampa Hackerspace7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 22
BABOK IIBA Tampa Bay Study GroupIIBA Tampa Bay7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 22
Operations Automation Office HoursTampa Robotic Process Automation Group7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 22
One Piece ThursdaysSunshine Games7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 22
FABulous ThursdaysSunshine Games7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 22
Fingerboard MeetupIndica Cafe Events7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 22
Country Line @cowboys dance hallGen Geek7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 22
Palm Harbor Toastmasters Club #8248Toastmasters District 487:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 22
BitdevsTampa Bay Bitcoin7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 22
WordPressTampa Bay Technology Center7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 22
How websites are made: an introduction to HTML for complete beginnersFlorida Software School7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 22
February ODevs at CREDOOrlando Developers Meetup7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 22
WordPress Monthly MeetupWordPress Clearwater FL7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 22
Thursday chess at 54th Ave Kava House!TB Chess – Tampa Bay – St. Petersburg Chess Meetup Group7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 22
Smartphone Trivia Game Show at Wilders PizzaGame Night Meetup for Trivia in Tampa, Sarasota, Venice7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 22
Dungeons and Dragons with DonavanUnlucky Roll Cafe Board Game Meetup7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 22
November 9 – Colleen Hoover – Book ClubSomething Punny Ladies Book Club7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 22
Live streaming production and talentLive streaming production and talent7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 22
Let’s Make A Short Film 3Lights… Camera… TAMPA. Filmmaking Alliance7:30PM – Thursday, Feb. 22
Weekly HacksHacktivate – Hackathon Meetup Group8:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 22
All Level Coed Pickup Soccer – sphereTampa Coed Soccer Club & Social8:30PM – Thursday, Feb. 22
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Friday, February 23

Event name and localeGroupTime
Improve your communication, listening, and leadership skillsWinter Park Toastmasters – Learn while having FUN!7:15AM – Friday, Feb. 16
Caffeine & Connections: Friday Fuel for Black ProfessionalsPinellas County Black Business Meetup Group8:00AM – Friday, Feb. 16
A.C.T. Acquire Connections Today Morning Business Networking All Welcome!Entrepreneurs & Business Owners of Sarasota & Bradenton8:45AM – Friday, Feb. 16
Tampa Young Professionals Virtual Networking Friday Morning All WElCOMEYoung Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect!8:45AM – Friday, Feb. 16
A.C.T. Acquire Connections Today Morning Virtual Business NetworkingNetwork & Social – Orlando Networking Events8:45AM – Friday, Feb. 16
Networking over breakfastTampa Bay Networking and Events9:00AM – Friday, Feb. 16
Business over Breakfast ClearwaterTampa Bay Networking Meetings and Mixers9:00AM – Friday, Feb. 16
FBI ~ Friday Business Introductions at Largo Family RestaurantProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net9:00AM – Friday, Feb. 16
Online Networking with Brandon Biz ProsBrandon Biz Pros9:00AM – Friday, Feb. 16
Toastmasters – Improve Speaking Skills & Build ConfidenceChristian Professionals Network Tampa Bay9:30AM – Friday, Feb. 16
Ms. Biz Connectz- business leaders brainstorm togetherMs. Biz Connectz- business leaders brainstorming together10:00AM – Friday, Feb. 16
International Networking at McAlisters Deli every FridayTampa Bay Business Networking Meetings & Mixers11:30AM – Friday, Feb. 16
Friday International Business Introductions at McAlisters WestshoreProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:30AM – Friday, Feb. 16
Westshore Business Networking Lunch at McAlisters Deli Every Friday All WelcomeTampa Bay Networking and Events11:30AM – Friday, Feb. 16
International Professionals Networking MeetingTampa / St Pete Business Connections11:30AM – Friday, Feb. 16
Friday Business Introductions TampaTampa Bay Networking Meetings and Mixers11:30AM – Friday, Feb. 16
International Networking Westshore McAlisters DeliTampa Bay Business Networking Happy Hour/Meetings/Meet Up11:30AM – Friday, Feb. 16
International Professionals Networking MeetingTampa / St Pete Business Connections11:30AM – Friday, Feb. 16
International Networking at McAlisters Deli every FridayBusiness Professionals of Pinellas, Pasco & Hillsborough11:30AM – Friday, Feb. 16
International Professionals Networking MeetingTampa / St Pete Business Connections11:30AM – Friday, Feb. 16
Pokémon Tournament Battles for a Prize!Orlando Pokemon Tournament Meet up2:00PM – Friday, Feb. 16
WEEKLY FRIDAY NIGHT GAMING AT GAMER’S COMMANDBrandon Boardgamers5:00PM – Friday, Feb. 16
Board Game Night!Clermont Nerd Games5:00PM – Friday, Feb. 16
Lets Play Pokemon!Lake Mary Pokemon Meetup Group Lets Play5:00PM – Friday, Feb. 16
Friday Board Game NightTampa Gaming Guild5:30PM – Friday, Feb. 16
Taps & Drafts | Casual EDH/MtG Social NightNerd Night Out6:00PM – Friday, Feb. 16
MTG: Commander FNMCritical Hit Games6:00PM – Friday, Feb. 16
GROWTH MINDSETSelf-Perfected Orlando6:00PM – Friday, Feb. 16
Taps & Drafts | EDH/MtG Night | Centro YborNerdbrew Events7:00PM – Friday, Feb. 16
Modern FNMSunshine Games7:00PM – Friday, Feb. 16
Friday Pokemon TournamentSunshine Games7:30PM – Friday, Feb. 16
Friday night game nightIndica Cafe Events9:00PM – Friday, Feb. 16
Lets Play Pokemon! GOLets Play Pokemon Go Red Team7:00AM – Saturday, Feb. 17
FOURTH Friday WordPress Collaboration Meetup – February 2024West Orlando WordPress Meetup8:00AM – Friday, Feb. 23
Uncritical Dogs @ Boo’s Ice House & Dog BarSuncoast Critical Thinking Discussion Group5:30PM – Friday, Feb. 23
Anime Trivia Night with Nicko at Meeple Movers Board Game CafeMeeple Movers Gaming Group6:00PM – Friday, Feb. 23
Shut Up & Write!® GulfportShut Up & Write!® St. Petersburg6:30PM – Friday, Feb. 23
Arduino 103: Motors, Motors, MotorsTampa Hackerspace7:00PM – Friday, Feb. 23
MakerFX Makerspace 3D Printing GuildMakerFX Makerspace7:00PM – Friday, Feb. 23
3D Printing Hang Out3D Printing Orlando7:00PM – Friday, Feb. 23
ONLINE: Stoicism and Emotion (Finale!)Orlando Stoics7:00PM – Friday, Feb. 23
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Saturday, February 24

BayHacks 2024, Tampa Devs’ big hackathon takes place this Saturday and Sunday! Build a startup and an application over the weekend and compete to win cash prizes. Meet your fellow techies and entrepreneurs. Challenge yourself! Find out more and register here.

Event name and localeGroupTime
Pokémon Tournament Battles for a Prize!Orlando Pokemon Tournament Meet up2:00PM – Friday, Feb. 16
Lets Play Pokemon!Lake Mary Pokemon Meetup Group Lets Play5:00PM – Friday, Feb. 16
Lets Play Pokemon! GOLets Play Pokemon Go Red Team7:00AM – Saturday, Feb. 17
Wake Up and Think Clearly Saturday morning share and discuss.Central Florida Philosophy Meetup7:00AM – Saturday, Feb. 17
Early Bird OcalaToastmasters Division G8:00AM – Saturday, Feb. 17
Saturday Chess at Wholefoods in Midtown, TampaChess Republic9:30AM – Saturday, Feb. 17
Winning The Week – 1st MeetWinning The Week12:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 17
FREE Fab Lab OrientationSuncoast Makers1:30PM – Saturday, Feb. 17
Y Read: Book Read AloudLibrary Book Clubs – OCLS1:30PM – Saturday, Feb. 17
Social climbing of Mount ChesseverestClimbers of Mount Chesseverest2:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 17
Meta Minds MeetupMeta Minds Meetup Philosophy science and human experience4:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 17
Community Hang-out NightNerdbrew Events6:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 17
Yu-Gi-Oh Evening TournamentSunshine Games7:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 17
Yu-Gi-Oh TournamentBalance Martial Arts and Gaming7:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 17
Tampa Nerd Online Hang-out & Game Night!Nerd Night Out7:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 17
Orlando Code Camp 2024Google Developer Group Central Florida7:00AM – Saturday, Feb. 24
Steel TIG Welding Safety and Basic Usage (Members Only)Tampa Hackerspace9:00AM – Saturday, Feb. 24
Centennial OHV Trail Work Party (Tread Lightly / Can Am) -OCALA NFOcala National Forest Alliance9:00AM – Saturday, Feb. 24
Mobbly Bayou PreserveSuncoast Drone Club9:00AM – Saturday, Feb. 24
Fun Fly Race #2Tampa Bay Drone Club9:30AM – Saturday, Feb. 24
BayHacks 2024 HackathonTampa Devs10:00AM – Saturday, Feb. 24
Wood Shop Lathe 101 (Members Only)Tampa Hackerspace10:00AM – Saturday, Feb. 24
🌐 SAT 2/24 at 10 AM ONLINE PHOTOGRAPHY CRITIQUE PROGRAMThe Art Of Photography – Tampa/St. Pete Chapter10:00AM – Saturday, Feb. 24
Midjourney Basics: Intro & FAQ with A.I. Creative Compass!Midjourney A.I. Art Meetup Group11:00AM – Saturday, Feb. 24
Bravo Group Campaign ContinuesOviedo Middle Aged Gamers (OMAG)11:00AM – Saturday, Feb. 24
METROCON x Critical Hit Games Cosplay & Game DayCritical Hit Games12:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 24
Adventures in Eberron, a D&D Campaign with J at Meeple Movers Board Game CafeMeeple Movers Role-Playing Games (RPG) Group12:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 24
Wood Shop Router Table 101 (Members Only)Tampa Hackerspace1:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 24
Street Photography @ Ybor (Free)Tampa Bay Photo Walks1:30PM – Saturday, Feb. 24
Empowering Women in Business: Strategies for Success Tea PartyOrlando Women Entrepreneurs Meetup Group2:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 24
Where did February Go Game NightNew Port Richey Casual Games and Fun Socializing Group!4:30PM – Saturday, Feb. 24
Dice Throne TournamentUnlucky Roll Cafe Board Game Meetup5:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 24
Hollow Tree @ Eckerd CollegeThe Tampa Bay Movie Fans Meetup Group6:45PM – Saturday, Feb. 24
Monthly Meet the MOC-ersPort Charlotte Adult Fans of Lego Meetup Group7:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 24
2024 St. Petersburg Seafood & Music Festival w/ the Black Honkeys BandGen Geek7:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 24
Iron Flame Rebecca Yarros 1st discussion chapters 1-10Alice’s Fantasy Book Club ONLINE ONLY8:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 24
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Sunday, February 25

Event name and localeGroupTime
Pokémon Tournament Battles for a Prize!Orlando Pokemon Tournament Meet up2:00PM – Friday, Feb. 16
Lets Play Pokemon!Lake Mary Pokemon Meetup Group Lets Play5:00PM – Friday, Feb. 16
Lets Play Pokemon! GOLets Play Pokemon Go Red Team7:00AM – Saturday, Feb. 17
Warhammer 40KClermont Nerd Games11:00AM – Sunday, Feb. 18
Thaliondor Practice Day!Thaliondor: Fantasy and Medieval Combat11:00AM – Sunday, Feb. 18
Sunday Chess at Wholefoods in Midtown, TampaChess Republic2:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 18
D&D Adventurers League at Critical Hit GamesTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!2:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 18
D&D Adventurers LeagueCritical Hit Games2:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 18
Sunday Pokemon LeagueSunshine Games4:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 18
Sunday Game DayDrunk’n Meeples West Pasco (Boardgames)4:30PM – Sunday, Feb. 18
Lankhmar: City of AdventureBrandon and Seffner area AD&D and OSR Group5:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 18
Soulful Sundays – Why do we blame others?Brandon Meditation for Wellness Meetup6:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 18
Open Game NightUnlucky Roll Cafe Board Game Meetup6:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 18
A Duck Presents NB Movie NightNerd Night Out7:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 18
Hidden Gems Night, Presented by A Duck!Nerdbrew Events7:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 18
🌐 SUN 2/25 at 10 AM ONLINE PHOTOGRAPHY CRITIQUE PROGRAMThe Art Of Photography – Tampa/St. Pete Chapter10:00AM – Sunday, Feb. 25
CRITICAL THINKERS SUNDAY BRUNCH AT ROSEMARY & THYMESuncoast Critical Thinking Discussion Group10:00AM – Sunday, Feb. 25
Board Games at Big Storm in OdessaBeyond Catan, A Group of Board Game Geeks12:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 25
Venice Strategy Board GamersBoard Games and Card Games in Sarasota & Bradenton12:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 25
Learn to Play Dice Throne at Meeple Movers Board Game CafeMeeple Movers Gaming Group12:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 25
Writer’s Meet-Up: Let’s Hang Out and WriteProse Society Writers Group12:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 25
Monthly Gaming at the DELAND Library!Board Gamers of West Volusia12:30PM – Sunday, Feb. 25
CNC Router-Engraved-MillingMakerspaces Pinellas Meetup Group12:50PM – Sunday, Feb. 25
Woodshop Safety (Members Only)Tampa Hackerspace1:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 25
4TH SUNDAY OF THE MONTH BOARDGAMING AT NERDY NEEDSBrandon Boardgamers1:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 25
Entrepreneur Classes PreviewNew Entrepreneurship Connections1:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 25
Entrepreneur’s Insight: Mastering SuccessDigital Success Mentors – Tampa2:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 25
Keys From the Golden Vault (tier 2, lvl 10 preferred)Orlando Adventurer’s Guild2:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 25
Alphabet Soup 2024 | Finding Letters in the World Around UsFlorida Center for Creative Photography5:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 25
Let’s Learn to Turn Pens!Tampa Hackerspace6:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 25
Find Your Funny ToastmastersToastmasters Division E6:30PM – Sunday, Feb. 25
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About this list

How do I put this list together? It’s largely automated. I have a collection of Python scripts in a Jupyter Notebook that scrapes Meetup and Eventbrite for events in categories that I consider to be “tech,” “entrepreneur,” and “nerd.” The result is a checklist that I review. I make judgment calls and uncheck any items that I don’t think fit on this list.

In addition to events that my scripts find, I also manually add events when their organizers contact me with their details.

What goes into this list? I prefer to cast a wide net, so the list includes events that would be of interest to techies, nerds, and entrepreneurs. It includes (but isn’t limited to) events that fall under any of these categories:

  • Programming, DevOps, systems administration, and testing
  • Tech project management / agile processes
  • Video, board, and role-playing games
  • Book, philosophy, and discussion clubs
  • Tech, business, and entrepreneur networking events
  • Toastmasters and other events related to improving your presentation and public speaking skills, because nerds really need to up their presentation game
  • Sci-fi, fantasy, and other genre fandoms
  • Self-improvement, especially of the sort that appeals to techies
  • Anything I deem geeky
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Tampa Bay tech, entrepreneur, and nerd events list (Week of Monday, February 12, 2024)

Here’s the “official unofficial” list of tech, entrepreneur, and nerd events for Tampa Bay and surrounding areas for Monday, February 12 through Sunday, February 18, 2024 — the first week of the lunar new year, the Year of the Dragon!

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Monday, February 12

Event name and localeGroupTime
In person at Fords Garage St PeteYoung Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect!11:00AM – Monday, Feb. 12
Networking at Ford’s GarageTampa Bay Networking and Events11:00AM – Monday, Feb. 12
Downtown St Pete Business Professionals LunchTampa / St Pete Business Connections11:00AM – Monday, Feb. 12
Networking at Romi’s TacosTampa Bay Networking and Events11:30AM – Monday, Feb. 12
Start the Week with more connections MONDAYS at Romi’s Tacos All Welcome!Young Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect!11:30AM – Monday, Feb. 12
Business Networking MeetingChristian Professionals Network Tampa Bay11:30AM – Monday, Feb. 12
In PERSON Networking Lunch East Brandon Reserve your seatProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:30AM – Monday, Feb. 12
Monday Business Introductions at Romi’s Taco’sTampa Bay Business Networking Meetings & Mixers11:30AM – Monday, Feb. 12
Building Your Business BankabilitySuncoast Credit Union Micro Enterprise Development Meetup12:00PM – Monday, Feb. 12
Radiant Ridge ToastmastersToastmasters Division G5:30PM – Monday, Feb. 12
Monday Feast & Game NightTampa Bay Tabletoppers6:00PM – Monday, Feb. 12
Speakeasy Toastmasters #4698Toastmasters District 486:00PM – Monday, Feb. 12
Casual Pokemon League at Nerdy NeedsTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!6:00PM – Monday, Feb. 12
Rising Sun – with Daimyo Box!Sarasota Strategy Board Game League6:00PM – Monday, Feb. 12
MTG: Commander NightCritical Hit Games6:00PM – Monday, Feb. 12
Monday Weekly Board Game Night! (Lazy Moon Colonial Location)Board Game Meetup: Board Game Boxcar6:00PM – Monday, Feb. 12
Intro to the Babylock Embroidery Machine (Members Only)Tampa Hackerspace6:30PM – Monday, Feb. 12
North Port Toastmasters Meets Online!!Toastmasters District 486:30PM – Monday, Feb. 12
Uranium Chef! – a sci-fi cooking reality show RPGSt Pete and Pinellas Tabletop RPG Group6:30PM – Monday, Feb. 12
Three Bridges Brewing Trivia Night with the Smartphone Trivia Game ShowGame Night Meetup for Trivia in Tampa, Sarasota, Venice6:30PM – Monday, Feb. 12
Introduction To Nature Photography- Techniques & Methods To Improve Your Images!Beginner Hobby and Amateur Photographers Of Tampa St Pete7:00PM – Monday, Feb. 12
Board Game Night at Armada GamesTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!7:00PM – Monday, Feb. 12
Stirling Toastmasters Club #7461614Toastmasters District 487:00PM – Monday, Feb. 12
Members as far back as 2008 can access their photosSchool is closed- Light Study PRO – A Photography Workshop7:00PM – Monday, Feb. 12
ONLINE: Best Wisdom of Seneca’s LettersOrlando Stoics7:00PM – Monday, Feb. 12
Online Event: Shut Up & Write!® Your Life Story (on Zoom)Shut Up & Write!® St. Petersburg7:00PM – Monday, Feb. 12
DigiMondaysSunshine Games7:30PM – Monday, Feb. 12
Weekly MeetupBeginning Web Development8:00PM – Monday, Feb. 12
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Tuesday, February 13

Banner for Computer Coach’s LinkedIn audio event, “Surviving a Layoff”. Let’s have a real conversation about things affecting job seekers, with Suzanne Ricci. Tune in live! Wednesday 2 / 14/ 24, 10 a.m. EST.

On Wednesday morning at 10 a.m., join me and Suzanne Ricci from Computer Coach on LinkedIn audio (just navigate to this LinkedIn page to join) as we talk about the layoff experience and what you can do to survive and even thrive!

Event name and localeGroupTime
Yu-Gi-Oh Evening TournamentSunshine Games7:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 10
Venice Area Toastmasters Club #5486Toastmasters District 487:30AM – Tuesday, Feb. 13
v-Lean CoffeeTampa Bay Agile7:30AM – Tuesday, Feb. 13
Surviving a LayoffComputer Coach10:00AM – Tuesday, Feb. 13
Westchase Business Networking Lunch ~ All Welcome JOIN us and connect!Tampa / St Pete Business Connections11:00AM – Tuesday, Feb. 13
Tuesday Westchase Business Networking Lunch at Sea Glass TavernBusiness Professionals of Pinellas, Pasco & Hillsborough11:00AM – Tuesday, Feb. 13
Westchase Professional Business Networking Lunch ~ All WelcomeYoung Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect!11:00AM – Tuesday, Feb. 13
Networking at SeaGlass Tavern~ All Welcome, join us!!!Tampa Bay Networking and Events11:00AM – Tuesday, Feb. 13
Westchase Professionals Business Networking Lunch -Grand Hacienda 11955 SheldonProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:30AM – Tuesday, Feb. 13
Professional Business Networking Lunch Glory Day’s New TampaPasco County Young Entrepreneurs/Business Owners All Welcome11:30AM – Tuesday, Feb. 13
New Tampa Networking Lunch at Glory Day’s Grill New TampaWesley Chapel, Trinity, New Tampa, Business Professionals11:30AM – Tuesday, Feb. 13
Networking at Glory Days GrillTampa Bay Networking and Events11:30AM – Tuesday, Feb. 13
New Tampa RGA Chapter ~ Glory Days Meet your next referral partner!Professional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:30AM – Tuesday, Feb. 13
Oldsmar/Westchase Networking Lunch -Beef O Brady’s~ Meet your next referralTampa Bay Business Networking Meetings & Mixers11:30AM – Tuesday, Feb. 13
Networking at AppleBee’s St. PeteTampa Bay Networking and Events11:30AM – Tuesday, Feb. 13
SWAT Networking Lakewood Ranch LuncheonSWAT Networking – Successful Women Aligning Together11:30AM – Tuesday, Feb. 13
The Business Networking Midday Power Hour by Simply Referrals on Zoom!!Simply Referrals Tampa Business Networking12:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 13
Weekly Open Make NightTampa Hackerspace6:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 13
Magic: The Gathering Night at FelicitousTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!6:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 13
Tuesday Chess MeetupCasselberry Kid-Friendly Chess Meetup6:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 13
Hobby NightCritical Hit Games6:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 13
Authors Anonymous – Writing GroupAuthors Anonymous – Writing Group6:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 13
Florida Podcasters Association General Meeting!!!Florida Podcasters Association6:30PM – Tuesday, Feb. 13
Learn About Podcasting and How to Monetize Your Interest!Tampa eMarketing Groups6:30PM – Tuesday, Feb. 13
Introduction to Lightroom e01 – First Time (online, free)Tampa Bay Photo Walks6:30PM – Tuesday, Feb. 13
Loner Seekers Euchre – TampaLoner Seekers Euchre – Tampa6:30PM – Tuesday, Feb. 13
Weekday Writing Get DownWe Write Here Black and Women of Color Writing Group6:30PM – Tuesday, Feb. 13
Guest Speaker Seminar for Young Entrepreneurs & Business LeadersYoung Entrepreneurs of America YEA Meetup Group6:30PM – Tuesday, Feb. 13
Book Club Meeting February 2024Oldsmar Reads Between The Lines6:30PM – Tuesday, Feb. 13
Weekly Group Meetings – All Writers Welcome!Pinellas Writers Group6:30PM – Tuesday, Feb. 13
Woodshop Safety (Members Only)Tampa Hackerspace7:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 13
D&D Adventurers League at Armada GamesTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!7:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 13
Dunedin Toastmasters – Guests Welcome 👍🐛Dunedin Toastmasters 21667:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 13
Pizza PythonThe Orlando Python User Group7:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 13
Lean Green Devops – Ethos in Winter ParkOrlando DevOps7:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 13
Trivia Night with Trivia NationTrivia Night at Irish 31 Seminole7:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 13
Trivia Night – Moose Lodge 2117 Smartphone Trivia Game ShowGame Night Meetup for Trivia in Tampa, Sarasota, Venice7:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 13
St. Pete Beers ‘n Board Games Meetup for Young AdultsSt. Pete Beers ‘n Board Games for Young Adults7:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 13
AMA – Ask Me Anything Related to Photography, Computers and SoftwareFlorida Center for Creative Photography7:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 13
Let’s Meetup and Discuss “56 Days” by Catherine Ryan HowardCentral Florida Books and Brews7:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 13
Let’s play chess at 54th Ave Kava House!TB Chess – Tampa Bay – St. Petersburg Chess Meetup Group7:30PM – Tuesday, Feb. 13
Online Event: Shut Up & Write on ZoomShut Up & Write!® Tampa7:45PM – Tuesday, Feb. 13
Lets Play Pokemon! GOLets Play Pokemon Go Red Team7:00AM – Saturday, Feb. 17
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Wednesday, February 14

Event name and localeGroupTime
St Pete Networking Breakfast at the Hangar Meet St Pete’s Top Pro’s All WeclcomeYoung Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect!7:30AM – Wednesday, Feb. 14
Networking at The Hanger Restaurant & Flight Lounge!Tampa Bay Networking and Events7:30AM – Wednesday, Feb. 14
DOWNTOWN ST PETE YOUNG NETWORKING PROFESSIONALS BREAKFAST AT THE HANGAR!Tampa Bay Business Networking Meetings & Mixers7:30AM – Wednesday, Feb. 14
NPI St. Pete Sunrise Chapter – Exchange Qualified Business ReferralsNetwork Professionals Inc. of South Pinellas (NPI)7:30AM – Wednesday, Feb. 14
Downtown St Pete Professionals Networking BreakfastProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net7:30AM – Wednesday, Feb. 14
Tampa Highrisers ToastmastersToastmasters District 487:45AM – Wednesday, Feb. 14
Quantum Series Part 2: Getting Started with Quantum Computing Hands-onData, Cloud and AI in Tampa8:00AM – Wednesday, Feb. 14
1 Million Cups – Orlando Weekly Meetup1 Million Cups – Orlando8:30AM – Wednesday, Feb. 14
Coffee & WordPress at Foxtail Coffee – Howell BranchWordPress Orlando9:30AM – Wednesday, Feb. 14
Hyperledger 8: A Celebration of Building Better Together!Hyperledger Tampa10:00AM – Wednesday, Feb. 14
Midjourney Prompt Help & Advanced FAQ with A.I. Creative Compass!Midjourney A.I. Art Meetup Group11:00AM – Wednesday, Feb. 14
In Person Networking BRANDON! Just Love Coffee Cafe – Brandon FLProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:15AM – Wednesday, Feb. 14
Carrollwood Networking Lunch! Join us and win!Tampa Bay Networking Meetings and Mixers11:30AM – Wednesday, Feb. 14
Networking at Glory Days Grill!Tampa Bay Networking and Events11:30AM – Wednesday, Feb. 14
Brandon Networking Professionals Networking LunchTampa Bay Business Networking Meetings & Mixers11:30AM – Wednesday, Feb. 14
Carrollwood Professional Networking Lunch Wednesday All Welcome JOIN usProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:30AM – Wednesday, Feb. 14
Networking at Just Love Coffee!Tampa Bay Networking and Events11:30AM – Wednesday, Feb. 14
Brandon Business Professionals Just Love CoffeeYoung Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect!11:30AM – Wednesday, Feb. 14
Brandon Business Professionals IN Person!!!!Tampa / St Pete Business Connections11:30AM – Wednesday, Feb. 14
Business Networking LunchBradenton/Sarasota Networking Meetings and Mixers11:30AM – Wednesday, Feb. 14
Sarasota Business Networking Lunch All Welcome, Just purchase Lunch!Entrepreneurs & Business Owners of Sarasota & Bradenton11:30AM – Wednesday, Feb. 14
A Newcomer’s Guide to Starting a Career in SEOTampa SEO & Internet Marketing Meetup with Steve Scott12:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 14
Stay in Control: The AI governance imperative with a guest speaker from IDCData, Cloud and AI in Tampa1:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 14
FREE WEBINAR – Wisdom Wealth (Smart Approaches to Earning)Florida Small Business Owners1:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 14
Online Event: Shut Up & Write!® Your Life Story (on Zoom)Shut Up & Write!® St. Petersburg1:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 14
Inspiring Authors & Book Immersion MeetupLady Lake Memoir Writing Meetup Group2:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 14
SwanCitySec MeetupCentral Florida CitySec5:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 14
Playing Games in the AlleyThe Tampa Chapter of the Society for the Exploration of Play5:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 14
Wednesday Night GamingBrandon Boardgamers5:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 14
A Game-tastic Valentines at Meeple Movers Board Game CafeMeeple Movers Gaming Group5:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 14
Bay pines toastmaster’s hybrid meetingBay Pines Toastmasters5:15PM – Wednesday, Feb. 14
Felicitous Game Night w/Heritage Dim SumTampa Game Nights5:30PM – Wednesday, Feb. 14
Wednesday Board Game NightTampa Gaming Guild5:30PM – Wednesday, Feb. 14
Felicitous Game Night w/Heritage Dim SumTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!5:30PM – Wednesday, Feb. 14
Whiskey Tech WednesdaysDefcon8136:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 14
Casual Commander WednesdaysSunshine Games6:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 14
Hobby Night – Minis Painting Tips & Tricks at Armada GamesTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!6:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 14
Great Big Trivia Wednesdays @ Terra Ceia Bay Country Club Palmetto 6-8PMSouth Florida Poker, Music & Entertainment Group6:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 14
Board Game NightCritical Hit Games6:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 14
Dungeons & Dragons One Shot WednesdaysClermont Nerd Games6:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 14
Waterdeep Dragonheist (Tier 1)Orlando Adventurer’s Guild6:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 14
Board Game Night at Deadwords BrewingBrews N Board Games6:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 14
Game Night!Drunk’n Meeples the Social Tabletop (Board) Gamers6:30PM – Wednesday, Feb. 14
Tampa Writers Alliance Critique GroupTampa Writers Alliance6:30PM – Wednesday, Feb. 14
Castaways Euchre ClubCastaways Euchre Club6:50PM – Wednesday, Feb. 14
[Virtual] Tampa Bay Bitcoin Meetup: News, Markets, & CommunityTampa Bay Bitcoin7:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 14
🔵 How To Improve Your Photography Using Movement & Energy In Compositions 🟠Beginner Hobby and Amateur Photographers Of Tampa St Pete7:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 14
Carrollwood Toastmasters Meetings meet In-Person and OnlineToastmasters District 487:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 14
MtG Modern Constructed at Armada GamesTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!7:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 14
Call for presentersBroward Drupal Users Group7:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 14
MakerFX Embrilliance Study GroupMakerFX Makerspace7:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 14
Workshop Wednesdays. Come Craft with Us.Unlucky Roll Cafe Board Game Meetup7:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 14
Nerd Night: Board Games and Beer at Deadwords BrewingAdventures On Tap: TTRPGs and Board Games7:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 14
New Beginnings & Old RivalriesCentral Florida AD&D (1st ed.) Grognards Guild7:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 14
Introverts Virtual Movie Night: Dive into the Mind Games!O-Town Introverts7:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 14
How to Express Yourself and Connect with PeopleProfessionals Meetup For Networking And Social Skillsets7:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 14
The Short Attention Span Storytelling HourWriters of Central Florida or Thereabouts7:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 14
Cardfight Vanguard!! OverDress WeeklySunshine Games7:30PM – Wednesday, Feb. 14
Code challenge Monthly coding sessionOrlando Lady Developers Meetup8:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 14
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Thursday, February 15

Event name and localeGroupTime
Commander Open Play Night at Armada GamesTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!1:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 8
Thursday Night GamingBrandon Boardgamers5:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 8
Tomb of Annihilation (T2-APL7)Orlando Adventurer’s Guild5:30PM – Thursday, Feb. 8
2nd ed. AD&D Campaign.Brandon and Seffner area AD&D and OSR Group6:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 8
Nerdy Needs (Casual Thursday Commander Night)Magic the Gathering Tampa/Brandon/St Pete6:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 8
Pathfinder SocietyCritical Hit Games6:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 8
Central Florida Board Gaming at The CollectiveOrlando Board Gaming Weekly Meetup6:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 8
BABOK IIBA Tampa Bay Study GroupIIBA Tampa Bay7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 8
FABulous ThursdaysSunshine Games7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 8
Palm Harbor Toastmasters Club #8248Toastmasters District 487:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 8
One Piece ThursdaysSunshine Games7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 8
Thursday chess at 54th Ave Kava House!TB Chess – Tampa Bay – St. Petersburg Chess Meetup Group7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 8
Yu-Gi-Oh TournamentBalance Martial Arts and Gaming7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 8
Smartphone Trivia Game Show at Wilders PizzaGame Night Meetup for Trivia in Tampa, Sarasota, Venice7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 8
Dungeons and Dragons with DonavanUnlucky Roll Cafe Board Game Meetup7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 8
Live streaming production and talentLive streaming production and talent7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 8
The Business Networking Midday Power Hour by Simply Referrals on Zoom!!Simply Referrals Tampa Business Networking12:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 13
Business Over Breakfast ~ Happy Hangar IN PERSON JOIN US!Wesley Chapel, Trinity, New Tampa, Business Professionals7:30AM – Thursday, Feb. 15
Happy Hangar Early Bird Professionals NetworkingPasco County Young Entrepreneurs/Business Owners All Welcome7:30AM – Thursday, Feb. 15
Wesley Chapel/Lutz networking breakfastProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net7:30AM – Thursday, Feb. 15
LUTZ, FL – HAPPY HANGER CAFE THURSDAY NETWORKINGTampa Bay Networking and Events8:00AM – Thursday, Feb. 15
Tackle it in Ten – Entrepreneur RoundtablesEntrepreneur Round Table8:30AM – Thursday, Feb. 15
Pop Stansell ParkSuncoast Drone Club9:00AM – Thursday, Feb. 15
Workshop – How To Hire Virtual Assistants for As Low As $7/hrTampa Small Business Owners – EVERYONE WELCOME11:00AM – Thursday, Feb. 15
Clearwater Professional Networking LunchBusiness Professionals of Pinellas, Pasco & Hillsborough11:00AM – Thursday, Feb. 15
The Founders Meeting where it all Began! JOIN us! Bring a guest and get a giftYoung Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect!11:00AM – Thursday, Feb. 15
Pinellas County’s Largest Networking Lunch and your invited!Tampa Bay Networking and Events11:00AM – Thursday, Feb. 15
Clearwater/Central Pinellas Networking Lunch JOIN us and connect your businessTampa / St Pete Business Connections11:00AM – Thursday, Feb. 15
Pinellas County’s Largest Networking Lunch and your invited!Tampa Bay Business Networking Happy Hour/Meetings/Meet Up11:00AM – Thursday, Feb. 15
Lutz / Wesley Chapel Professional Networking Lunch at Bahama Breeze!Professional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:30AM – Thursday, Feb. 15
Wesley Chapel Professional Networking LunchWesley Chapel, Trinity, New Tampa, Business Professionals11:30AM – Thursday, Feb. 15
Lutz / Wesley Chapel Professional Networking Lunch at Bahama Breeze!Pasco County Young Entrepreneurs/Business Owners All Welcome11:30AM – Thursday, Feb. 15
Breakroom Bar & Grill 11:28 Doors open at 11:00am IN PersonProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:30AM – Thursday, Feb. 15
Sarasota Speakers Exchange ToastmastersToastmasters District 4812:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 15
Telecom Park Toastmasters #6745Toastmasters District 4812:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 15
Deploying Hyperledger Fabric Networks in Kubernetes using Bevel Operator FabricHyperledger Tampa12:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 15
Apex Systems – Integrating Microsoft Copilots into Your Daily WorkflowIIBA Tampa Bay1:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 15
RPG: Pathfinder Society at Meeple Movers Board Game CafeMeeple Movers Role-Playing Games (RPG) Group2:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 15
Quantum Series Part 2: Getting Started with Quantum Computing Hands-onData, Cloud and AI in Tampa3:30PM – Thursday, Feb. 15
Gulfport Scrabble and SocialGulfport Scrabblers and Social5:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 15
Happy Hour Rescheduled- Luna Lounge at Bulla GastrobarSouth Asian Professional Women in Tampa Bay5:30PM – Thursday, Feb. 15
February Happy Hour!!Business and Social Networking5:30PM – Thursday, Feb. 15
Power BI & Data Geeks – Meet and Greet (Free)Power BI and Data Geeks Support Group6:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 15
Pros and Cons of AISt Pete AI6:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 15
Kathy Zant – Why Hackers Target Small Business WebsitesWest Orlando WordPress Meetup6:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 15
Adult Game Night at Conworlds EmporiumTarpon Springs Pop Culture & Gaming Meetup6:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 15
BotC night at Hourglass Brewery at the Hourglass DistrictSunshine Social Deduction Gaming6:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 15
Shelf Indulgence: Romantic Comedy by Curtis SittenfeldSanford Book Club6:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 15
Lean Beer for All Things Agile (Tampa)Tampa Bay Agile6:30PM – Thursday, Feb. 15
TBDSG: Your Presentation Title HERE!Tampa Bay Data Science Group6:30PM – Thursday, Feb. 15
Thursday Night Chess Meet UpLakeland Chess Meetup Group6:30PM – Thursday, Feb. 15
Writing MeetupTampa Free Writing Group6:30PM – Thursday, Feb. 15
3D Printer Orientation: Printing at Tampa Hackerspace (THS Members only)Tampa Hackerspace7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 15
FREE WEBINAR – Profit Advancement (How To Boost Your Income)Tampa Small Business Owners – EVERYONE WELCOME7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 15
Operations Automation Office HoursTampa Robotic Process Automation Group7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 15
Introduction to React frontend library | Building user interface with JavaScriptFlorida Software School7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 15
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo – Taylor Jenkins ReidSt. Pete Booze and Book Club7:30PM – Thursday, Feb. 15
TBDCode CoOp Tampa8:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 15
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Friday, February 16

Event name and localeGroupTime
Improve your communication, listening, and leadership skillsWinter Park Toastmasters – Learn while having FUN!7:15AM – Friday, Feb. 9
A.C.T. Acquire Connections Today Morning Business Networking All Welcome!Entrepreneurs & Business Owners of Sarasota & Bradenton8:45AM – Friday, Feb. 9
Tampa Young Professionals Virtual Networking Friday Morning All WElCOMEYoung Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect!8:45AM – Friday, Feb. 9
A.C.T. Acquire Connections Today Morning Virtual Business NetworkingNetwork & Social – Orlando Networking Events8:45AM – Friday, Feb. 9
Networking over breakfastTampa Bay Networking and Events9:00AM – Friday, Feb. 9
Business over Breakfast ClearwaterTampa Bay Networking Meetings and Mixers9:00AM – Friday, Feb. 9
FBI ~ Friday Business Introductions at Largo Family RestaurantProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net9:00AM – Friday, Feb. 9
Online Networking with Brandon Biz ProsBrandon Biz Pros9:00AM – Friday, Feb. 9
Toastmasters – Improve Speaking Skills & Build ConfidenceChristian Professionals Network Tampa Bay9:30AM – Friday, Feb. 9
Ms. Biz Connectz- business leaders brainstorm togetherMs. Biz Connectz- business leaders brainstorming together10:00AM – Friday, Feb. 9
International Networking at McAlisters Deli every FridayBusiness Professionals of Pinellas, Pasco & Hillsborough11:30AM – Friday, Feb. 9
Friday International Business Introductions at McAlisters WestshoreProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:30AM – Friday, Feb. 9
Westshore Business Networking Lunch at McAlisters Deli Every Friday All WelcomeTampa Bay Networking and Events11:30AM – Friday, Feb. 9
International Professionals Networking MeetingTampa / St Pete Business Connections11:30AM – Friday, Feb. 9
Friday Business Introductions TampaTampa Bay Networking Meetings and Mixers11:30AM – Friday, Feb. 9
International Networking Westshore McAlisters DeliTampa Bay Business Networking Happy Hour/Meetings/Meet Up11:30AM – Friday, Feb. 9
International Networking at McAlisters Deli every FridayTampa Bay Business Networking Meetings & Mixers11:30AM – Friday, Feb. 9
International Professionals Networking MeetingTampa / St Pete Business Connections11:30AM – Friday, Feb. 9
International Professionals Networking MeetingTampa / St Pete Business Connections11:30AM – Friday, Feb. 9
Pokémon Tournament Battles for a Prize!Orlando Pokemon Tournament Meet up2:00PM – Friday, Feb. 9
WEEKLY FRIDAY NIGHT GAMING AT GAMER’S COMMANDBrandon Boardgamers5:00PM – Friday, Feb. 9
Lets Play Pokemon!Lake Mary Pokemon Meetup Group Lets Play5:00PM – Friday, Feb. 9
Friday Board Game NightTampa Gaming Guild5:30PM – Friday, Feb. 9
Taps & Drafts | Casual EDH/MtG Social NightNerd Night Out6:00PM – Friday, Feb. 9
MTG: Commander FNMCritical Hit Games6:00PM – Friday, Feb. 9
GROWTH MINDSETSelf-Perfected Orlando6:00PM – Friday, Feb. 9
Taps & Drafts | EDH/MtG Night | Centro YborNerdbrew Events7:00PM – Friday, Feb. 9
Modern FNMSunshine Games7:00PM – Friday, Feb. 9
Friday Pokemon TournamentSunshine Games7:30PM – Friday, Feb. 9
Friday night game nightIndica Cafe Events9:00PM – Friday, Feb. 9
Caffeine & Connections: Friday Fuel for Black ProfessionalsPinellas County Black Business Meetup Group8:00AM – Friday, Feb. 16
TBUX Virtual: Coffee TalkTampa Bay UX Group9:00AM – Friday, Feb. 16
Cloudy With a Chance of Pitfalls: How to Account for and Protect Cloud RiskCareer Success Academy10:00AM – Friday, Feb. 16
2024 Florida Audio Expo!Suncoast Audiophile Society10:00AM – Friday, Feb. 16
Cloudy With a Chance of Pitfalls: How to Account for and Protect Cloud RiskTech Success Network10:00AM – Friday, Feb. 16
Cloudy With a Chance of Pitfalls: How to Account for and Protect Cloud RiskTampa Cybersecurity Training10:00AM – Friday, Feb. 16
Board Game Friday Night at Meeple Movers Board Game CafeMeeple Movers Gaming Group5:00PM – Friday, Feb. 16
Town N Country 5e Dungeons & Dragons – Friday Nights WeeklyTown N Country D&D 5e6:30PM – Friday, Feb. 16
The Persian Version @ Eckerd CollegeThe Tampa Bay Movie Fans Meetup Group6:45PM – Friday, Feb. 16
Arduino 102: Analog I/OTampa Hackerspace7:00PM – Friday, Feb. 16
MakerFX Makerspace Woodshop GuildMakerFX Makerspace7:00PM – Friday, Feb. 16
Disney TriviaUnlucky Roll Cafe Board Game Meetup7:00PM – Friday, Feb. 16
Tabletop: Friday Board Game NightOviedo Middle Aged Gamers (OMAG)7:00PM – Friday, Feb. 16
Friday Night Gaming in Lake Helen @ Gem Station!Board Gamers of West Volusia7:00PM – Friday, Feb. 16
No Filter (Band) at Orange County Choppers RoadhouseFun with Friends in Tampa Bay7:30PM – Friday, Feb. 16
Monthly Cell Phone Photo ShowcaseFlorida Center for Creative Photography11:59PM – Friday, Feb. 16
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Saturday, February 17

Event name and localeGroupTime
Yu-Gi-Oh TournamentBalance Martial Arts and Gaming7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 8
Pokémon Tournament Battles for a Prize!Orlando Pokemon Tournament Meet up2:00PM – Friday, Feb. 9
Lets Play Pokemon!Lake Mary Pokemon Meetup Group Lets Play5:00PM – Friday, Feb. 9
Wake Up and Think Clearly Saturday morning share and discuss.Central Florida Philosophy Meetup7:00AM – Saturday, Feb. 10
Saturday Chess at Wholefoods in Midtown, TampaChess Republic9:30AM – Saturday, Feb. 10
Winning The Week – 1st MeetWinning The Week12:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 10
FREE Fab Lab OrientationSuncoast Makers1:30PM – Saturday, Feb. 10
Y Read: Book Read AloudLibrary Book Clubs – OCLS1:30PM – Saturday, Feb. 10
Social climbing of Mount ChesseverestClimbers of Mount Chesseverest2:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 10
Community Hang-out NightNerdbrew Events6:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 10
Yu-Gi-Oh Evening TournamentSunshine Games7:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 10
Tampa Nerd Online Hang-out & Game Night!Nerd Night Out7:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 10
Open Mic and Night MarketIndica Cafe Events8:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 10
Bird Photography – Shelter 4 – 7am – 3 HoursTampa Photography Group7:00AM – Saturday, Feb. 17
Lets Play Pokemon! GOLets Play Pokemon Go Red Team7:00AM – Saturday, Feb. 17
Beach Photography @ Ft. DeSoto Beach (Free)Tampa Bay Photo Walks9:30AM – Saturday, Feb. 17
Workday – Make a Better Space!Tampa Hackerspace10:00AM – Saturday, Feb. 17
The Possible Future POWER HOUR!Entrepreneur’s Guild: Growing Your Business10:00AM – Saturday, Feb. 17
🌐 SAT 2/17 at 10 AM ONLINE PHOTOGRAPHY CRITIQUE PROGRAMThe Art Of Photography – Tampa/St. Pete Chapter10:00AM – Saturday, Feb. 17
Tampa Bay Drone Club 5 Year AnniversaryTampa Bay Drone Club10:00AM – Saturday, Feb. 17
Midjourney Basics: Intro & FAQ with A.I. Creative Compass!Midjourney A.I. Art Meetup Group11:00AM – Saturday, Feb. 17
SYFI BARTOWThe Art Of Photography – Sarasota / Venice11:00AM – Saturday, Feb. 17
A Day at the Races . . . Horse Racing at Tampa Bay DownsFlorida Center for Creative Photography11:30AM – Saturday, Feb. 17
**FOODIE Series** Ladies Brunch at Sauvignon Wine Bar & TrattoriaThe Pinellas County Young “Professionals”12:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 17
Tampa Bay Chocolate FestivalGeekocracy!12:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 17
Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG Campaign with Ray at Meeple Movers Board Game CafeMeeple Movers Role-Playing Games (RPG) Group12:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 17
Table read screenplaysScreenwriters of Tomorrow/Today, Critique Meetup12:30PM – Saturday, Feb. 17
Socratic CaféClearwater Socrates Café2:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 17
The Order of Time by Carlo RovelliTampa Book Club – Award-Winning Books3:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 17
Game Project Therapy (Virtual)Tampa Games Developer Guild4:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 17
Hang the Moon- Jeannette WallsPage Turners5:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 17
Spelljammer: Light of Xarysis (tier 2, level 5)Orlando Adventurer’s Guild5:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 17
Golf Group – Star Wars: Force & Destiny & One-ShotsOviedo Middle Aged Gamers (OMAG)5:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 17
IN-PERSON: The Meditations by Marcus Aurelius (Book 9)Orlando Stoics5:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 17
Annual Darwin Day LuncheonSuncoast Critical Thinking Discussion Group11:45PM – Saturday, Feb. 17
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Sunday, February 18

Event name and localeGroupTime
Pokémon Tournament Battles for a Prize!Orlando Pokemon Tournament Meet up2:00PM – Friday, Feb. 9
Lets Play Pokemon!Lake Mary Pokemon Meetup Group Lets Play5:00PM – Friday, Feb. 9
Warhammer 40KClermont Nerd Games11:00AM – Sunday, Feb. 11
Thaliondor Practice Day!Thaliondor: Fantasy and Medieval Combat11:00AM – Sunday, Feb. 11
Board Games at Big Storm in OdessaBeyond Catan, A Group of Board Game Geeks12:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 11
Venice Strategy Board GamersBoard Games and Card Games in Sarasota & Bradenton12:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 11
Sunday Chess at Wholefoods in Midtown, TampaChess Republic2:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 11
D&D Adventurers League at Critical Hit GamesTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!2:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 11
D&D Adventurers LeagueCritical Hit Games2:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 11
Sunday Pokemon LeagueSunshine Games4:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 11
Lankhmar: City of AdventureBrandon and Seffner area AD&D and OSR Group5:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 11
A Duck Presents NB Movie NightNerd Night Out7:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 11
Hidden Gems Night, Presented by A Duck!Nerdbrew Events7:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 11
NerdBrew Karaoke @ MacDinton’s!Nerdbrew Events9:30PM – Sunday, Feb. 11
NerdBrew Karaoke @ MacDinton’s!Nerd Night Out9:30PM – Sunday, Feb. 11
Lets Play Pokemon! GOLets Play Pokemon Go Red Team7:00AM – Saturday, Feb. 17
Jack Willie’sSuncoast Drone Club9:00AM – Sunday, Feb. 18
February Photo Walk at Bok Tower with OurPhotoTribe WorkshopsOur Photo Tribe Workshops9:00AM – Sunday, Feb. 18
Indian Shores Library BooksaleIndian Shores Library Read and Feeds9:00AM – Sunday, Feb. 18
🌐 SUN 2/18 at 10 AM ONLINE PHOTOGRAPHY CRITIQUE PROGRAMThe Art Of Photography – Tampa/St. Pete Chapter10:00AM – Sunday, Feb. 18
Large format printingMakerspaces Pinellas Meetup Group12:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 18
Blood on the Clocktower at The CollectiveSunshine Social Deduction Gaming12:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 18
Sunday GamingTampa Gaming Guild1:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 18
Direct to Film Digital PrintingMakerspaces Pinellas Meetup Group1:30PM – Sunday, Feb. 18
Winter Park Chess MeetupWinter Park Social Chess Club2:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 18
Authors Anonymous presents Sunday Funday!Authors Anonymous – Writing Group2:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 18
20 Strong Demo with RickUnlucky Roll Cafe Board Game Meetup3:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 18
Sunday Game DayDrunk’n Meeples West Pasco (Boardgames)4:30PM – Sunday, Feb. 18
Continuing adventures in the setting of Symbaroum.St Pete and Pinellas Tabletop RPG Group5:15PM – Sunday, Feb. 18
Sew Awesome! (Textile Arts & Crafts)Tampa Hackerspace5:30PM – Sunday, Feb. 18
Hudson Beach Sunset/Blue Hour Long ExposuresNight & Long Exposure Photography5:30PM – Sunday, Feb. 18
CRITICAL THINKERS SUNDAY BRUNCH AT BOB’S TRAINSuncoast Critical Thinking Discussion Group11:00AM – Sunday, Feb. 25
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About this list

How do I put this list together? It’s largely automated. I have a collection of Python scripts in a Jupyter Notebook that scrapes Meetup and Eventbrite for events in categories that I consider to be “tech,” “entrepreneur,” and “nerd.” The result is a checklist that I review. I make judgment calls and uncheck any items that I don’t think fit on this list.

In addition to events that my scripts find, I also manually add events when their organizers contact me with their details.

What goes into this list? I prefer to cast a wide net, so the list includes events that would be of interest to techies, nerds, and entrepreneurs. It includes (but isn’t limited to) events that fall under any of these categories:

  • Programming, DevOps, systems administration, and testing
  • Tech project management / agile processes
  • Video, board, and role-playing games
  • Book, philosophy, and discussion clubs
  • Tech, business, and entrepreneur networking events
  • Toastmasters and other events related to improving your presentation and public speaking skills, because nerds really need to up their presentation game
  • Sci-fi, fantasy, and other genre fandoms
  • Self-improvement, especially of the sort that appeals to techies
  • Anything I deem geeky
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Tampa Bay tech, entrepreneur, and nerd events list (Week of Monday, February 5, 2024)

Here’s the “official unofficial” list of tech, entrepreneur, and nerd events for Tampa Bay and surrounding areas for Monday, February 5 through Sunday, February 11, 2024!

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This week’s events

Monday, February 5

On Monday at 5:30 p.m. at Brick House Tavern and Tap, there’ll be an in-person session about volunteering at the Synapse Summit conference (taking place on Wednesday, February 28 at Amelie Arena). It’s a way to attend Tampa Bay’s largest tech conference for free!
Find out more and register here.

Event name and localeGroupTime
Lets Play Pokemon! GOLets Play Pokemon Go Red Team7:00AM – Saturday, Feb. 3
In person at Fords Garage St PeteYoung Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect!11:00AM – Monday, Feb. 5
Networking at Ford’s GarageTampa Bay Networking and Events11:00AM – Monday, Feb. 5
Downtown St Pete Business Professionals LunchTampa / St Pete Business Connections11:00AM – Monday, Feb. 5
Networking at Cafe’ DelanieTampa Bay Networking and Events11:30AM – Monday, Feb. 5
Start the Week with more connections MONDAYS at Romi’s Tacos All Welcome!Young Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect!11:30AM – Monday, Feb. 5
Business Networking MeetingChristian Professionals Network Tampa Bay11:30AM – Monday, Feb. 5
In PERSON Networking Lunch East Brandon Reserve your seatProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:30AM – Monday, Feb. 5
St. Pete Networking Lunch! Fords Garage! Monday’sProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:30AM – Monday, Feb. 5
Monday Business Introductions at Romi’s Taco’sTampa Bay Business Networking Meetings & Mixers11:30AM – Monday, Feb. 5
In Person Synapse Volunteer Information SessionTECHnically Volunteers of Tampa Bay5:30PM – Monday, Feb. 5
In-Person Synapse Volunteer Info Session + Happy HourTampa Cybersecurity Training5:30PM – Monday, Feb. 5
In Person Synapse Volunteer Information SessionTech Success Network5:30PM – Monday, Feb. 5
In Person Synapse Volunteer Information SessionFront End Creatives5:30PM – Monday, Feb. 5
In Person Synapse Volunteer Information SessionCareer Success Academy5:30PM – Monday, Feb. 5
Tyler Specht: Engaging PerspectivesEntrepreneurs & Startups – Bradenton Networking & Education5:30PM – Monday, Feb. 5
February Book: The Measure by Nikki ErlickWines Between the Reading6:00PM – Monday, Feb. 5
Monday Feast & Game NightTampa Bay Tabletoppers6:00PM – Monday, Feb. 5
Speakeasy Toastmasters #4698Toastmasters District 486:00PM – Monday, Feb. 5
ROOKIES SPORTS BAR – SPRING HILL – LIVE TEAM TRIVIA !!!America’s TriviAddiction6:00PM – Monday, Feb. 5
Ankh Gods of Egypt – with Tomb of WondersSarasota Strategy Board Game League6:00PM – Monday, Feb. 5
MTG: Commander NightCritical Hit Games6:00PM – Monday, Feb. 5
Monday Weekly Board Game Night! (Lazy Moon Colonial Location)Board Game Meetup: Board Game Boxcar6:00PM – Monday, Feb. 5
North Port Toastmasters Meets Online!!Toastmasters District 486:30PM – Monday, Feb. 5
Three Bridges Brewing Trivia Night with the Smartphone Trivia Game ShowGame Night Meetup for Trivia in Tampa, Sarasota, Venice6:30PM – Monday, Feb. 5
Let’s Play SpadesOrlando Spades Meetup Group6:30PM – Monday, Feb. 5
📷 Live! Interactive Workshop – Preparing your Images for PrintTampa Chapter of Nature Photography Classes7:00PM – Monday, Feb. 5
Board Game Night at Armada GamesTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!7:00PM – Monday, Feb. 5
Stirling Toastmasters Club #7461614Toastmasters District 487:00PM – Monday, Feb. 5
Members as far back as 2008 can access their photosSchool is closed- Light Study PRO – A Photography Workshop7:00PM – Monday, Feb. 5
ONLINE: Jean-Paul Sartre and Existentialism, Part 2Orlando Stoics7:00PM – Monday, Feb. 5
Online Event: Shut Up & Write!® Your Life Story (on Zoom)Shut Up & Write!® St. Petersburg7:00PM – Monday, Feb. 5
DigiMondaysSunshine Games7:30PM – Monday, Feb. 5
Weekly MeetupBeginning Web Development8:00PM – Monday, Feb. 5
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Tuesday, February 6

Event name and localeGroupTime
Lets Play Pokemon! GOLets Play Pokemon Go Red Team7:00AM – Saturday, Feb. 3
Yu-Gi-Oh Evening TournamentSunshine Games7:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 3
Venice Area Toastmasters Club #5486Toastmasters District 487:30AM – Tuesday, Feb. 6
NPI St. Pete Business Builders Chapter – Exchange Qualified Business ReferralsNetwork Professionals Inc. of South Pinellas (NPI)7:30AM – Tuesday, Feb. 6
Westchase Business Networking Lunch ~ All Welcome JOIN us and connect!Tampa / St Pete Business Connections11:00AM – Tuesday, Feb. 6
Tuesday Westchase Business Networking Lunch at Sea Glass TavernBusiness Professionals of Pinellas, Pasco & Hillsborough11:00AM – Tuesday, Feb. 6
Westchase Professional Business Networking Lunch ~ All WelcomeYoung Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect!11:00AM – Tuesday, Feb. 6
Westchase Networking Lunch -Grand Hacienda~ Meet your next referralTampa Bay Business Networking Meetings & Mixers11:00AM – Tuesday, Feb. 6
Networking at SeaGlass Tavern~ All Welcome, join us!!!Tampa Bay Networking and Events11:00AM – Tuesday, Feb. 6
Westchase Professionals Business Networking Lunch -Grand Hacienda 11955 SheldonProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:30AM – Tuesday, Feb. 6
Professional Business Networking Lunch Glory Day’s New TampaPasco County Young Entrepreneurs/Business Owners All Welcome11:30AM – Tuesday, Feb. 6
New Tampa Networking Lunch at Glory Day’s Grill New TampaWesley Chapel, Trinity, New Tampa, Business Professionals11:30AM – Tuesday, Feb. 6
Networking at Glory Days GrillTampa Bay Networking and Events11:30AM – Tuesday, Feb. 6
New Tampa RGA Chapter ~ Glory Days Meet your next referral partner!Professional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:30AM – Tuesday, Feb. 6
Networking at AppleBee’s St. PeteTampa Bay Networking and Events11:30AM – Tuesday, Feb. 6
The Business Alliance ClubThe Business Alliance11:45AM – Tuesday, Feb. 6
The Business Networking Midday Power Hour by Simply Referrals on Zoom!!Simply Referrals Tampa Business Networking12:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 6
How to save 100 Hours a Month & Make More Money using AI & AutomationsTampa Entrepreneurs Network12:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 6
Deploying a Network Using SmartBFT in Hyperledger Fabric 3.0Hyperledger Tampa12:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 6
Becoming strategic, Christian Small Business Owners Networking + DiscussionChristian Small Business Owners → Education + Networking1:30PM – Tuesday, Feb. 6
Weekly Open Make NightTampa Hackerspace6:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 6
Magic: The Gathering Night at FelicitousTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!6:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 6
Tallahassee Master Wedding Photographer Linda LongTampa Bay Photographic Arts Community6:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 6
Tuesday Chess MeetupCasselberry Kid-Friendly Chess Meetup6:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 6
Hobby NightCritical Hit Games6:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 6
Meet & Greet at O’Keefe’s Family RestaurantFlorida Center for Creative Photography6:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 6
Monthly meetingBrooksville Book Writing Meetup Group6:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 6
Authors Anonymous – Writing GroupAuthors Anonymous – Writing Group6:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 6
Loner Seekers Euchre – TampaLoner Seekers Euchre – Tampa6:30PM – Tuesday, Feb. 6
Build The Game Dots and Boxes in FlutterGDG Tampa Bay6:30PM – Tuesday, Feb. 6
Weekly Group Meetings – All Writers Welcome!Pinellas Writers Group6:30PM – Tuesday, Feb. 6
The Sarasota Creative WritersThe Sarasota Creative Writers Meetup Group6:30PM – Tuesday, Feb. 6
THS Member MeetingTampa Hackerspace7:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 6
D&D Adventurers League at Armada GamesTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!7:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 6
Naples Toastmasters Club #2835Toastmasters District 487:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 6
MakerFX Makerspace 3D Printing BasicsMakerFX Makerspace7:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 6
Trivia Night – Moose Lodge 2117 Smartphone Trivia Game ShowGame Night Meetup for Trivia in Tampa, Sarasota, Venice7:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 6
Trivia Night with Trivia NationTrivia Night at Irish 31 Seminole7:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 6
St. Pete Beers ‘n Board Games Meetup for Young AdultsSt. Pete Beers ‘n Board Games for Young Adults7:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 6
Let’s play chess at 54th Ave Kava House!TB Chess – Tampa Bay – St. Petersburg Chess Meetup Group7:30PM – Tuesday, Feb. 6
Online Event: Shut Up & Write on ZoomShut Up & Write!® Tampa7:45PM – Tuesday, Feb. 6
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Wednesday, February 7

On Wednesday at 6:00 p.m., the Data Analytics Tampa Bay meetup will take place at the Entrepreneur Collaborative Center. Find out more and register here.

At 6:30 p.m. at OCC Road House & Museum in St. Pete, there’ll be an Agile Lean Beer. They say: “Whether you’re a Scrum enthusiast or just curious about Agile practices, this is the perfect platform to exchange experiences, network, vent, and foster your Agile knowledge. All this while drinking beer together!” Find out more and register here.

Also at 6:30 p.m., Tampa Devs will hold a meetup at Kforce on Webflow, a visual, low-code tool for building websites. Tampa Devs says “This isn’t just about simplifying web design for non-devs; it’s about unlocking new potentials for seasoned developers like you, too.” The speaker will be veteran web developer Dan Denney. Find out more and register here.

Event name and localeGroupTime
St Pete Networking Breakfast at the Hangar Meet St Pete’s Top Pro’s All WeclcomeYoung Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect!7:30AM – Wednesday, Feb. 7
Networking at The Hanger Restaurant & Flight Lounge!Tampa Bay Networking and Events7:30AM – Wednesday, Feb. 7
DOWNTOWN ST PETE YOUNG NETWORKING PROFESSIONALS BREAKFAST AT THE HANGAR!Tampa Bay Business Networking Meetings & Mixers7:30AM – Wednesday, Feb. 7
Tampa Highrisers ToastmastersToastmasters District 487:45AM – Wednesday, Feb. 7
What you need to know about the EU AI ActData, Cloud and AI in Tampa8:00AM – Wednesday, Feb. 7
1 Million Cups – Orlando Weekly Meetup1 Million Cups – Orlando8:30AM – Wednesday, Feb. 7
Webinar – Zapier for Nonprofits – Streamlining Workflows and Automating TasksTech4Good Tampa9:00AM – Wednesday, Feb. 7
Dunedin Youth Guild ParkSuncoast Drone Club9:00AM – Wednesday, Feb. 7
Midjourney Prompt Help & Advanced FAQ with A.I. Creative Compass!Midjourney A.I. Art Meetup Group11:00AM – Wednesday, Feb. 7
In Person Networking BRANDON! Just Love Coffee Cafe – Brandon FLProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:15AM – Wednesday, Feb. 7
Carrollwood Networking Lunch! Join us and win!Tampa Bay Networking Meetings and Mixers11:30AM – Wednesday, Feb. 7
Networking at Glory Days Grill!Tampa Bay Networking and Events11:30AM – Wednesday, Feb. 7
Brandon Networking Professionals Networking LunchTampa Bay Business Networking Meetings & Mixers11:30AM – Wednesday, Feb. 7
Carrollwood Professional Networking Lunch Wednesday All Welcome JOIN usProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:30AM – Wednesday, Feb. 7
Networking at Just Love Coffee!Tampa Bay Networking and Events11:30AM – Wednesday, Feb. 7
Brandon Business Professionals Just Love CoffeeYoung Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect!11:30AM – Wednesday, Feb. 7
Brandon Business Professionals IN Person!!!!Tampa / St Pete Business Connections11:30AM – Wednesday, Feb. 7
NPI North St. Pete Networkers Chapter – Exchange Qualified Business ReferralsNetwork Professionals Inc. of South Pinellas (NPI)11:30AM – Wednesday, Feb. 7
Business Networking LunchBradenton/Sarasota Networking Meetings and Mixers11:30AM – Wednesday, Feb. 7
Online Event: Shut Up & Write!® Your Life Story (on Zoom)Shut Up & Write!® St. Petersburg1:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 7
Inspiring Authors & Book Immersion MeetupLady Lake Memoir Writing Meetup Group2:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 7
Playing Games in the AlleyThe Tampa Chapter of the Society for the Exploration of Play5:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 7
Wednesday Night GamingBrandon Boardgamers5:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 7
Bay pines toastmaster’s hybrid meetingBay Pines Toastmasters5:15PM – Wednesday, Feb. 7
Felicitous Game Night w/Heritage Dim SumTampa Game Nights5:30PM – Wednesday, Feb. 7
Wednesday Board Game NightTampa Gaming Guild5:30PM – Wednesday, Feb. 7
Felicitous Game Night w/Heritage Dim SumTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!5:30PM – Wednesday, Feb. 7
Authors Anonymous presents Writing WorkshopAuthors Anonymous – Writing Group5:45PM – Wednesday, Feb. 7
Data Analytics – Tampa Bay – FEBRUARY MEETUPData Analytics – Tampa Bay6:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 7
Casual Commander WednesdaysSunshine Games6:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 7
Agile Lean Beer (St. Petersburg)Tampa Bay Agile6:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 7
Hobby Night – Minis Painting Tips & Tricks at Armada GamesTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!6:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 7
Dungeons & Dragons One Shot WednesdaysClermont Nerd Games6:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 7
Trivia Night at Meeple Movers Board Game CafeMeeple Movers Gaming Group6:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 7
Monthly Meeting: Let’s Get Sappy – Learn the Rules of Rom ComProse Society Writers Group6:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 7
Webflow for Web DevsTampa Devs6:30PM – Wednesday, Feb. 7
Advance Resin 3D PrintingMakerspaces Pinellas Meetup Group6:30PM – Wednesday, Feb. 7
Blockchain Investors and EnthusiastsBlockchain and Crypto Investors and Enthusiasts6:30PM – Wednesday, Feb. 7
Tampa Bay Inventors Council – www.tbic.us bi-monthly MeetupTampa Bay Inventors Council – www.TampaBayInventors.org6:30PM – Wednesday, Feb. 7
Game Night!Drunk’n Meeples the Social Tabletop (Board) Gamers6:30PM – Wednesday, Feb. 7
Castaways Euchre ClubCastaways Euchre Club6:50PM – Wednesday, Feb. 7
Listing Relevancy & SEO StructureTampa Bay Amazon Sellers E-commerce Meetup7:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 7
[Virtual] Tampa Bay Bitcoin Meetup: News, Markets, & CommunityTampa Bay Bitcoin7:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 7
Listing Relevancy & SEO StructureTampa Amazon Seller Meetup Group7:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 7
MtG Modern Constructed at Armada GamesTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!7:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 7
Carrollwood Toastmasters Meetings meet In-Person and OnlineToastmasters District 487:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 7
Nerd Night: Board Games and Beer at Deadwords BrewingAdventures On Tap: TTRPGs and Board Games7:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 7
New Beginnings & Old RivalriesCentral Florida AD&D (1st ed.) Grognards Guild7:00PM – Wednesday, Feb. 7
Cardfight Vanguard!! OverDress WeeklySunshine Games7:30PM – Wednesday, Feb. 7
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Thursday, February 8

On Thursday at noon, join Computer Coach’s online session, Your Journey: The Confident Coach’s Approach to Unlocking Your Potential. It will feature Confidence Coach Christy Howard, who’ll cover these topics:

  • Strategies to unlock your hidden potential, both personally and professionally.
  • Personal branding suggestions to enhance your career progression.
  • Insights into the power of confidence for career and life success.
  • Job search strategies, stress management, and tips to avoid imposter syndrome.

Find out more and register here.

At 6:30 p.m., Tampa Bay Women in Agile will host the online session “Never Would I Ever! Examining Your Agile Non-negotiables.” Using a new agile game adapted from the popular game “Never Would I Ever,” moderator Jenny Tarwater will help you tap into the diversity of participants’ experiences and beliefs to examine circumstances where a NEVER might become an experiment in MAYBE. Find out more and register here.

Event name and localeGroupTime
Yu-Gi-Oh TournamentBalance Martial Arts and Gaming7:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 3
The Business Networking Midday Power Hour by Simply Referrals on Zoom!!Simply Referrals Tampa Business Networking12:00PM – Tuesday, Feb. 6
Business Over Breakfast ~ Happy Hangar IN PERSON JOIN US!Wesley Chapel, Trinity, New Tampa, Business Professionals7:30AM – Thursday, Feb. 8
Happy Hangar Early Bird Professionals NetworkingPasco County Young Entrepreneurs/Business Owners All Welcome7:30AM – Thursday, Feb. 8
Wesley Chapel/Lutz networking breakfastProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net7:30AM – Thursday, Feb. 8
LUTZ, FL – HAPPY HANGER CAFE THURSDAY NETWORKINGTampa Bay Networking and Events8:00AM – Thursday, Feb. 8
Decentralized Identity: Connecting Besu, Cardano, AnonCreds, Cheqd, OIDC4VC, AFJHyperledger Tampa11:00AM – Thursday, Feb. 8
Clearwater Professional Networking LunchBusiness Professionals of Pinellas, Pasco & Hillsborough11:00AM – Thursday, Feb. 8
The Founders Meeting where it all Began! JOIN us! Bring a guest and get a giftYoung Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect!11:00AM – Thursday, Feb. 8
Pinellas County’s Largest Networking Lunch and your invited!Tampa Bay Networking and Events11:00AM – Thursday, Feb. 8
2024 FLORIDA STATE FAIR February 8th, 2024Boomer Buddies of Tampa Bay11:00AM – Thursday, Feb. 8
Pinellas County’s Largest Networking Lunch and your invited!Tampa Bay Business Networking Happy Hour/Meetings/Meet Up11:00AM – Thursday, Feb. 8
Clearwater/Central Pinellas Networking Lunch JOIN us and connect your business!Tampa Bay Business Networking Meetings & Mixers11:00AM – Thursday, Feb. 8
Lutz / Wesley Chapel Professional Networking Lunch at Bahama Breeze!Professional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:30AM – Thursday, Feb. 8
Wesley Chapel Professional Networking LunchWesley Chapel, Trinity, New Tampa, Business Professionals11:30AM – Thursday, Feb. 8
Lutz / Wesley Chapel Professional Networking Lunch at Bahama Breeze!Pasco County Young Entrepreneurs/Business Owners All Welcome11:30AM – Thursday, Feb. 8
Breakroom Bar & Grill 11:28 Doors open at 11:00am IN PersonProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:30AM – Thursday, Feb. 8
NPI Power Lunch – Exchange Qualified Business ReferralsNetwork Professionals Inc. of South Pinellas (NPI)11:30AM – Thursday, Feb. 8
Your Journey: The Confident Coach’s Approach to Unlocking Your PotentialTech Success Network12:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 8
Your Journey: The Confident Coach’s Approach to Unlocking Your PotentialCareer Success Academy12:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 8
Your Journey: The Confident Coach’s Approach to Unlocking Your PotentialFront End Creatives12:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 8
Sarasota Speakers Exchange ToastmastersToastmasters District 4812:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 8
Telecom Park Toastmasters #6745Toastmasters District 4812:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 8
Your Journey: The Confident Coach’s Approach to Unlocking Your PotentialTampa Cybersecurity Training12:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 8
Commander Open Play Night at Armada GamesTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!1:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 8
Unlock Your Extraordinary MasterclassNetwork After Work Tampa – Networking Events2:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 8
RPG: Pathfinder Society at Meeple Movers Board Game CafeMeeple Movers Role-Playing Games (RPG) Group2:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 8
What you need to know about the EU AI ActData, Cloud and AI in Tampa3:30PM – Thursday, Feb. 8
Gulfport Scrabble and SocialGulfport Scrabblers and Social5:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 8
Thursday Night GamingBrandon Boardgamers5:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 8
Tomb of Annihilation (T2-APL7)Orlando Adventurer’s Guild5:30PM – Thursday, Feb. 8
2nd ed. AD&D Campaign.Brandon and Seffner area AD&D and OSR Group6:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 8
Nerdy Needs (Casual Thursday Commander Night)Magic the Gathering Tampa/Brandon/St Pete6:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 8
Pathfinder SocietyCritical Hit Games6:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 8
Central Florida Board Gaming at The CollectiveOrlando Board Gaming Weekly Meetup6:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 8
A Ghostly Comedy and Mystery-ThrillerVintage and Newer Movie Lovers6:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 8
Never Would I Ever! Examining Your Agile Non-negotiables – Jenny TarwaterTampa Bay Women in Agile6:30PM – Thursday, Feb. 8
Woodshop Tool Sign Off-Jointer, Planer, & Bandsaw (Members Only)Tampa Hackerspace7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 8
BABOK IIBA Tampa Bay Study GroupIIBA Tampa Bay7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 8
Operations Automation Office HoursTampa Robotic Process Automation Group7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 8
One Piece ThursdaysSunshine Games7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 8
FABulous ThursdaysSunshine Games7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 8
Palm Harbor Toastmasters Club #8248Toastmasters District 487:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 8
How websites are made: an introduction to JavaScript for complete beginnersFlorida Software School7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 8
Cribbage Game MeetupPlant City Cribbage Card Game Meetup Group7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 8
Thursday chess at 54th Ave Kava House!TB Chess – Tampa Bay – St. Petersburg Chess Meetup Group7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 8
Smartphone Trivia Game Show at Wilders PizzaGame Night Meetup for Trivia in Tampa, Sarasota, Venice7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 8
Dungeons and Dragons with DonavanUnlucky Roll Cafe Board Game Meetup7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 8
Live streaming production and talentLive streaming production and talent7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 8
Weekly HacksHacktivate – Hackathon Meetup Group8:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 8
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Friday, February 9

Event name and localeGroupTime
Improve your communication, listening, and leadership skillsWinter Park Toastmasters – Learn while having FUN!7:15AM – Friday, Feb. 2
A.C.T. Acquire Connections Today Morning Business Networking All Welcome!Entrepreneurs & Business Owners of Sarasota & Bradenton8:45AM – Friday, Feb. 2
Tampa Young Professionals Virtual Networking Friday Morning All WElCOMEYoung Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect!8:45AM – Friday, Feb. 2
A.C.T. Acquire Connections Today Morning Virtual Business NetworkingNetwork & Social – Orlando Networking Events8:45AM – Friday, Feb. 2
Networking over breakfastTampa Bay Networking and Events9:00AM – Friday, Feb. 2
Business over Breakfast ClearwaterTampa Bay Networking Meetings and Mixers9:00AM – Friday, Feb. 2
FBI ~ Friday Business Introductions at Largo Family RestaurantProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net9:00AM – Friday, Feb. 2
Online Networking with Brandon Biz ProsBrandon Biz Pros9:00AM – Friday, Feb. 2
Toastmasters – Improve Speaking Skills & Build ConfidenceChristian Professionals Network Tampa Bay9:30AM – Friday, Feb. 2
Ms. Biz Connectz- business leaders brainstorm togetherMs. Biz Connectz- business leaders brainstorming together10:00AM – Friday, Feb. 2
International Networking at McAlisters Deli every FridayTampa Bay Business Networking Meetings & Mixers11:30AM – Friday, Feb. 2
Friday International Business Introductions at McAlisters WestshoreProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:30AM – Friday, Feb. 2
Westshore Business Networking Lunch at McAlisters Deli Every Friday All WelcomeTampa Bay Networking and Events11:30AM – Friday, Feb. 2
International Professionals Networking MeetingTampa / St Pete Business Connections11:30AM – Friday, Feb. 2
Friday Business Introductions TampaTampa Bay Networking Meetings and Mixers11:30AM – Friday, Feb. 2
International Networking Westshore McAlisters DeliTampa Bay Business Networking Happy Hour/Meetings/Meet Up11:30AM – Friday, Feb. 2
International Networking at McAlisters Deli every FridayBusiness Professionals of Pinellas, Pasco & Hillsborough11:30AM – Friday, Feb. 2
International Professionals Networking MeetingTampa / St Pete Business Connections11:30AM – Friday, Feb. 2
Pokémon Tournament Battles for a Prize!Orlando Pokemon Tournament Meet up2:00PM – Friday, Feb. 2
WEEKLY FRIDAY NIGHT GAMING AT GAMER’S COMMANDBrandon Boardgamers5:00PM – Friday, Feb. 2
Board Game Night!Clermont Nerd Games5:00PM – Friday, Feb. 2
Lets Play Pokemon!Lake Mary Pokemon Meetup Group Lets Play5:00PM – Friday, Feb. 2
Friday Board Game NightTampa Gaming Guild5:30PM – Friday, Feb. 2
MTG: Commander FNMCritical Hit Games6:00PM – Friday, Feb. 2
GROWTH MINDSETSelf-Perfected Orlando6:00PM – Friday, Feb. 2
Modern FNMSunshine Games7:00PM – Friday, Feb. 2
Dirty Dancersizing ClassBusiness Networking and Other Events7:00PM – Friday, Feb. 2
Friday Pokemon TournamentSunshine Games7:30PM – Friday, Feb. 2
Friday night game nightIndica Cafe Events9:00PM – Friday, Feb. 2
International Networking at McAlisters Deli every FridayTampa Bay Business Networking Meetings & Mixers11:30PM – Friday, Feb. 2
Virtual “2nd Fridays” Lean Coffee OrlandoAgile Orlando7:30AM – Friday, Feb. 9
Social hour for documentariansWrite the Docs Florida8:30AM – Friday, Feb. 9
Local Stories Live! Hillsborough CountySuncoast Credit Union Micro Enterprise Development Meetup9:00AM – Friday, Feb. 9
WINTER PARK: Join us for outrageous connection, growth and networking too!Powerful Women Networking11:30AM – Friday, Feb. 9
Meet & Greet 2Dropshipping Entrepreneurs of Tampa Bay2:00PM – Friday, Feb. 9
Taps & Drafts | Casual EDH/MtG Social NightNerd Night Out6:00PM – Friday, Feb. 9
Axis and Allies MB Classic EditionSarasota Strategy Board Game League6:00PM – Friday, Feb. 9
Coyote & Crow RPG at Meeple Movers Board Game CafeMeeple Movers Role-Playing Games (RPG) Group6:00PM – Friday, Feb. 9
French Friday!Sarasota LGBTQ Foodies6:30PM – Friday, Feb. 9
All Good People Here at Francesco’s MaitlandLadies Book & Explorer Club6:30PM – Friday, Feb. 9
Shut Up & Write!® GulfportShut Up & Write!® St. Petersburg6:30PM – Friday, Feb. 9
Aftersun @ Eckerd CollegeThe Tampa Bay Movie Fans Meetup Group6:45PM – Friday, Feb. 9
Taps & Drafts | EDH/MtG Night | Centro YborNerdbrew Events7:00PM – Friday, Feb. 9
MakerFX Maskerspace Laser GuildMakerFX Makerspace7:00PM – Friday, Feb. 9
Book Discussion: Banyan MoonPages and Plates Book Club7:00PM – Friday, Feb. 9
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Saturday, February 10

On Saturday, Tampa Bay Techies is holding their monthly study group at Joffrey’s Coffee in Midtown. a space to socialize, show off your current projects, ask questions with others studying or working, and enjoy a nice cup of coffee! Find out more and register here.

Event name and localeGroupTime
Pokémon Tournament Battles for a Prize!Orlando Pokemon Tournament Meet up2:00PM – Friday, Feb. 2
Lets Play Pokemon!Lake Mary Pokemon Meetup Group Lets Play5:00PM – Friday, Feb. 2
Wake Up and Think Clearly Saturday morning share and discuss.Central Florida Philosophy Meetup7:00AM – Saturday, Feb. 3
Saturday Chess at Wholefoods in Midtown, TampaChess Republic9:30AM – Saturday, Feb. 3
Winning The Week – 1st MeetWinning The Week12:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 3
FREE Fab Lab OrientationSuncoast Makers1:30PM – Saturday, Feb. 3
Y Read: Book Read AloudLibrary Book Clubs – OCLS1:30PM – Saturday, Feb. 3
Social climbing of Mount ChesseverestClimbers of Mount Chesseverest2:30PM – Saturday, Feb. 3
Community Hang-out NightNerdbrew Events6:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 3
Yu-Gi-Oh Evening TournamentSunshine Games7:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 3
Yu-Gi-Oh TournamentBalance Martial Arts and Gaming7:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 3
Venice Florida Rookery Nature Photo WalkThe Art Of Photography – Sarasota / Venice8:00AM – Saturday, Feb. 10
February Study GroupTampa Bay Techies9:00AM – Saturday, Feb. 10
🌐 SAT 2/10 at 10 AM ONLINE PHOTOGRAPHY CRITIQUE PROGRAMThe Art Of Photography – Tampa/St. Pete Chapter10:00AM – Saturday, Feb. 10
Coffee, Board Games, & ScrabbleUnlucky Roll Cafe Board Game Meetup10:00AM – Saturday, Feb. 10
St. Petersburg Fine Art FestivalSaint Petersburg Ladies Coffee and Culture Club10:00AM – Saturday, Feb. 10
Midjourney Basics: Intro & FAQ with A.I. Creative Compass!Midjourney A.I. Art Meetup Group11:00AM – Saturday, Feb. 10
Star Wars Legion Spice Runners Open TournamentCritical Hit Games11:00AM – Saturday, Feb. 10
Bravo Group Campaign ContinuesOviedo Middle Aged Gamers (OMAG)11:00AM – Saturday, Feb. 10
Meet & GreetParrish Entrepreneurs and Business Professionals12:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 10
Adventures in Eberron, a D&D Campaign with J at Meeple Movers Board Game CafeMeeple Movers Role-Playing Games (RPG) Group12:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 10
Dunedin Mardi Gras 2024VolunNetwork12:30PM – Saturday, Feb. 10
Launch your POD e-commerce business in 5 simple stepsTampa Amazon Seller Meetup Group1:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 10
NNO Book Club: KindredNerd Night Out1:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 10
Launch your POD e-commerce business in 5 simple stepsOrlando Amazon Sellers Meetup Group1:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 10
NETWORKING SKILLS WORKSHOP: Learn How to Create More Win-Win Outcomes!Beast Mode Networking Orlando1:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 10
Coach Me If You Can!New Entrepreneurship Connections1:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 10
Babcock Ranch Strategy Board Games – February 2024Babcock Ranch Board Games1:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 10
The Power of Mindful Awareness: Pulling Forward Psychedelic Reward StatesTampa Bay Psychedelic Community2:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 10
In-Person Event: Free Robotics Workshop, Orlando, FL (7-14 Yrs)In person Robotics Meetup Group For Kids2:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 10
Create A Golden Girls Style HomeLiving in Community Network2:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 10
Radiant Citadel Adventures (Tier 1)Orlando Adventurer’s Guild2:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 10
Afternoon Tea PartyGirly Girls of Venice2:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 10
Game Night 2nd Saturday of each Month 4 – 10 PMSeminole Isle Board Games & Fun Group4:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 10
Monthly Bitcoin: Q and ABitcoin Orlando4:30PM – Saturday, Feb. 10
Mid February Game Night Just Because We CanNew Port Richey Casual Games and Fun Socializing Group!4:30PM – Saturday, Feb. 10
New Dating Card Game Night – TampaHeartled Dating Games – Tampa Bay5:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 10
New Dating Card Game Night – TampaHeartled Dating: Promoting Healthy Values5:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 10
3D Print Orlando Community Meetup – February3D Print Orlando – 3D Printing Community5:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 10
Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-earth CampaignMeeple Movers Gaming Group5:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 10
Valentwe’en 2024: Tell-Tale HeartSpirits of St Petersburg Events5:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 10
2024 Chinese New Year celebration dinner partyInternational Friends of Tampa Bay6:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 10
Dunedin Mardi Gras ParadeGeekocracy!6:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 10
Tampa Hackerspace Board Game Night and PotluckTampa Hackerspace6:30PM – Saturday, Feb. 10
ONLINE NNO Book Club: KindredNerd Night Out7:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 10
Moulin Rouge @strazGen Geek8:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 10
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Sunday, February 11

Event name and localeGroupTime
Pokémon Tournament Battles for a Prize!Orlando Pokemon Tournament Meet up2:00PM – Friday, Feb. 2
Lets Play Pokemon!Lake Mary Pokemon Meetup Group Lets Play5:00PM – Friday, Feb. 2
Warhammer 40KClermont Nerd Games11:00AM – Sunday, Feb. 4
Board Games at Big Storm in OdessaBeyond Catan, A Group of Board Game Geeks12:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 4
Venice Strategy Board GamersBoard Games and Card Games in Sarasota & Bradenton12:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 4
Sunday Chess at Wholefoods in Midtown, TampaChess Republic2:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 4
D&D Adventurers League at Critical Hit GamesTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!2:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 4
D&D Adventurers LeagueCritical Hit Games2:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 4
Sunday Pokemon LeagueSunshine Games4:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 4
Sunday Game DayDrunk’n Meeples West Pasco (Boardgames)4:30PM – Sunday, Feb. 4
Lankhmar: City of AdventureBrandon and Seffner area AD&D and OSR Group5:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 4
Open Game NightUnlucky Roll Cafe Board Game Meetup6:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 4
A Duck Presents NB Movie NightNerd Night Out7:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 4
Hidden Gems Night, Presented by A Duck!Nerdbrew Events7:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 4
NerdBrew Karaoke @ MacDinton’s!Nerdbrew Events9:30PM – Sunday, Feb. 4
Mobbly Beach ParkSuncoast Drone Club9:00AM – Sunday, Feb. 11
🌐 SUN 2/11 at 10 AM ONLINE PHOTOGRAPHY CRITIQUE PROGRAMThe Art Of Photography – Tampa/St. Pete Chapter10:00AM – Sunday, Feb. 11
Florida State Fair with the GeeksGeekocracy!10:00AM – Sunday, Feb. 11
CRITICAL THINKERS SUNDAY BRUNCH AT ROSEMARY & THYMESuncoast Critical Thinking Discussion Group10:00AM – Sunday, Feb. 11
Open Fly @ Puryear ParkTampa Bay Drone Club10:30AM – Sunday, Feb. 11
Monthly Brunch (2nd Sunday) The Pearl – Tampa (Optional Ferry from St Pete!)St. Pete Ladies Group11:30AM – Sunday, Feb. 11
First Anniversary Party at Meeple Movers Board Game CafeMeeple Movers Gaming Group12:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 11
Writing Meet-Up: Let’s Get to Work!Prose Society Writers Group12:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 11
Monthly Gaming at the Deltona LibraryBoard Gamers of West Volusia12:30PM – Sunday, Feb. 11
3D designingMakerspaces Pinellas Meetup Group1:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 11
2ND SUNDAY OF THE MONTH BOARDGAMING AT NERDY NEEDSBrandon Boardgamers1:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 11
Entrepreneur Classes PreviewNew Entrepreneurship Connections1:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 11
New Player Nights East Colonial – Tier 1 (Various DMs)Orlando Adventurer’s Guild1:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 11
Join us for the Windows Special Interest GroupCentral Florida Computer Society1:30PM – Sunday, Feb. 11
3D Printing basicsMakerspaces Pinellas Meetup Group2:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 11
3D printingMakerspaces Pinellas Meetup Group3:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 11
BYOC Travel Buddies Meetup @ Round Lake UptownThe Pinellas County Young “Professionals”3:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 11
LectureThe Guild of Independent Game Developers5:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 11
Clearwater’s largest Super Bowl partyTB Chips – Poker5:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 11
Alphabet Soup 2024 | Finding Letters in the World Around UsFlorida Center for Creative Photography5:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 11
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About this list

How do I put this list together? It’s largely automated. I have a collection of Python scripts in a Jupyter Notebook that scrapes Meetup and Eventbrite for events in categories that I consider to be “tech,” “entrepreneur,” and “nerd.” The result is a checklist that I review. I make judgment calls and uncheck any items that I don’t think fit on this list.

In addition to events that my scripts find, I also manually add events when their organizers contact me with their details.

What goes into this list? I prefer to cast a wide net, so the list includes events that would be of interest to techies, nerds, and entrepreneurs. It includes (but isn’t limited to) events that fall under any of these categories:

  • Programming, DevOps, systems administration, and testing
  • Tech project management / agile processes
  • Video, board, and role-playing games
  • Book, philosophy, and discussion clubs
  • Tech, business, and entrepreneur networking events
  • Toastmasters and other events related to improving your presentation and public speaking skills, because nerds really need to up their presentation game
  • Sci-fi, fantasy, and other genre fandoms
  • Self-improvement, especially of the sort that appeals to techies
  • Anything I deem geeky
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Tampa Bay tech, entrepreneur, and nerd events list (Week of Monday, January 29, 2024)

Here’s the “official unofficial” list of tech, entrepreneur, and nerd events for Tampa Bay and surrounding areas for Monday, January 29 through Sunday, February 4, 2024!

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Monday, January 29

Event name and localeGroupTime
Social Media Management Beginner Boot Camp Certification, Live Virtual ClassroomTampa Social Media Enthusiasts10:00AM – Monday, Jan. 29
In person at Fords Garage St PeteYoung Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect!11:00AM – Monday, Jan. 29
Networking at Ford’s GarageTampa Bay Networking and Events11:00AM – Monday, Jan. 29
Downtown St Pete Business Professionals LunchTampa / St Pete Business Connections11:00AM – Monday, Jan. 29
Networking at Cafe’ DelanieTampa Bay Networking and Events11:30AM – Monday, Jan. 29
Start the Week with more connections MONDAYS at Romi’s Tacos All Welcome!Young Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect!11:30AM – Monday, Jan. 29
Business Networking MeetingChristian Professionals Network Tampa Bay11:30AM – Monday, Jan. 29
In PERSON Networking Lunch East Brandon Reserve your seatProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:30AM – Monday, Jan. 29
Monday Business Introductions at Romi’s Taco’sTampa Bay Business Networking Meetings & Mixers11:30AM – Monday, Jan. 29
Getting Started with Jira – Free Online CourseTampa Cybersecurity Training6:00PM – Monday, Jan. 29
Monday Feast & Game NightTampa Bay Tabletoppers6:00PM – Monday, Jan. 29
Speakeasy Toastmasters #4698Toastmasters District 486:00PM – Monday, Jan. 29
ROOKIES SPORTS BAR – SPRING HILL – LIVE TEAM TRIVIA !!!America’s TriviAddiction6:00PM – Monday, Jan. 29
Blood Rage w/Promo MonstersSarasota Strategy Board Game League6:00PM – Monday, Jan. 29
MTG: Commander NightCritical Hit Games6:00PM – Monday, Jan. 29
Monday Weekly Board Game Night! (Lazy Moon Colonial Location)Board Game Meetup: Board Game Boxcar6:00PM – Monday, Jan. 29
January Viewing PartySarasota “Doctor Who” Fan Meetup6:00PM – Monday, Jan. 29
North Port Toastmasters Meets Online!!Toastmasters District 486:30PM – Monday, Jan. 29
Monday Night One-Shot RPG: Tiny Living DeadSt Pete and Pinellas Tabletop RPG Group6:30PM – Monday, Jan. 29
Three Bridges Brewing Trivia Night with the Smartphone Trivia Game ShowGame Night Meetup for Trivia in Tampa, Sarasota, Venice6:30PM – Monday, Jan. 29
Board Game Night at Armada GamesTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!7:00PM – Monday, Jan. 29
Thomas Paine’s Annual Birthdate CelebrationTampa Bay Coalition of Reason – dissolved7:00PM – Monday, Jan. 29
Babylon RevisitedComics, Animation and etc.7:00PM – Monday, Jan. 29
Stirling Toastmasters Club #7461614Toastmasters District 487:00PM – Monday, Jan. 29
Members as far back as 2008 can access their photosSchool is closed- Light Study PRO – A Photography Workshop7:00PM – Monday, Jan. 29
ONLINE: Stoic Poetry SlamOrlando Stoics7:00PM – Monday, Jan. 29
Online Event: Shut Up & Write!® Your Life Story (on Zoom)Shut Up & Write!® St. Petersburg7:00PM – Monday, Jan. 29
DigiMondaysSunshine Games7:30PM – Monday, Jan. 29
Weekly MeetupBeginning Web Development8:00PM – Monday, Jan. 29
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Tuesday, January 30

Event name and localeGroupTime
Venice Area Toastmasters Club #5486Toastmasters District 487:30AM – Tuesday, Jan. 30
v-Lean CoffeeTampa Bay Agile7:30AM – Tuesday, Jan. 30
NPI St. Pete Business Builders Chapter – Exchange Qualified Business ReferralsNetwork Professionals Inc. of South Pinellas (NPI)7:30AM – Tuesday, Jan. 30
Becoming an Empowered AI WorkerCareer Success Academy10:00AM – Tuesday, Jan. 30
Becoming an Empowered AI WorkerTech Success Network10:00AM – Tuesday, Jan. 30
Becoming an Empowered AI WorkerFront End Creatives10:00AM – Tuesday, Jan. 30
Becoming an Empowered AI WorkerTampa Cybersecurity Training10:00AM – Tuesday, Jan. 30
Brunch at The Wooden RoosterSt Petersburg Age 55 Plus Meet & Eat Women’s Group10:00AM – Tuesday, Jan. 30
Westchase Business Networking Lunch ~ All Welcome JOIN us and connect!Tampa / St Pete Business Connections11:00AM – Tuesday, Jan. 30
Tuesday Westchase Business Networking Lunch at Sea Glass TavernBusiness Professionals of Pinellas, Pasco & Hillsborough11:00AM – Tuesday, Jan. 30
Westchase Professional Business Networking Lunch ~ All WelcomeYoung Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect!11:00AM – Tuesday, Jan. 30
Westchase Networking Lunch -Grand Hacienda~ Meet your next referralTampa Bay Business Networking Meetings & Mixers11:00AM – Tuesday, Jan. 30
Networking at SeaGlass Tavern~ All Welcome, join us!!!Tampa Bay Networking and Events11:00AM – Tuesday, Jan. 30
Westchase Professionals Business Networking Lunch -Grand Hacienda 11955 SheldonProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:30AM – Tuesday, Jan. 30
Professional Business Networking Lunch Glory Day’s New TampaPasco County Young Entrepreneurs/Business Owners All Welcome11:30AM – Tuesday, Jan. 30
New Tampa Networking Lunch at Glory Day’s Grill New TampaWesley Chapel, Trinity, New Tampa, Business Professionals11:30AM – Tuesday, Jan. 30
Networking at Glory Days GrillTampa Bay Networking and Events11:30AM – Tuesday, Jan. 30
New Tampa RGA Chapter ~ Glory Days Meet your next referral partner!Professional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:30AM – Tuesday, Jan. 30
Networking at AppleBee’s St. PeteTampa Bay Networking and Events11:30AM – Tuesday, Jan. 30
The Business Alliance ClubThe Business Alliance11:45AM – Tuesday, Jan. 30
Build Hyperledger Fabric Chaincode Better and Faster with the CC-Tools LabHyperledger Tampa12:00PM – Tuesday, Jan. 30
The Business Networking Midday Power Hour by Simply Referrals on Zoom!!Simply Referrals Tampa Business Networking12:00PM – Tuesday, Jan. 30
Six Figure BlueprintNetwork After Work Tampa – Networking Events3:00PM – Tuesday, Jan. 30
AI Walks into an XR Bar…Tampa XR5:30PM – Tuesday, Jan. 30
Dr. Tim Rayner Presents the Aviation Security CheckpointScience & Technology Society – Suncoast Region5:30PM – Tuesday, Jan. 30
Startup Funding in Tampa, featuring Big Sky Capital VC & SeedfundersTampa Startup Founder 1016:00PM – Tuesday, Jan. 30
Getting Started with Jira – Free Online CourseTech Success Network6:00PM – Tuesday, Jan. 30
Weekly Open Make NightTampa Hackerspace6:00PM – Tuesday, Jan. 30
Magic: The Gathering Night at FelicitousTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!6:00PM – Tuesday, Jan. 30
Getting Started with Jira – Free Online CourseCareer Success Academy6:00PM – Tuesday, Jan. 30
Getting Started with Jira – Free Online CourseFront End Creatives6:00PM – Tuesday, Jan. 30
Tuesday Chess MeetupCasselberry Kid-Friendly Chess Meetup6:00PM – Tuesday, Jan. 30
Disney Lorcana: Rise of the Floodborn League Round 2Critical Hit Games6:00PM – Tuesday, Jan. 30
Authors Anonymous – Writing GroupAuthors Anonymous – Writing Group6:00PM – Tuesday, Jan. 30
Loner Seekers Euchre – TampaLoner Seekers Euchre – Tampa6:30PM – Tuesday, Jan. 30
Rug making class!Makerspaces Pinellas Meetup Group6:30PM – Tuesday, Jan. 30
Orlando ServiceNow Developer Meetup – Meet and Greet, 30th Jan, 06:30 – 8:30 PMOrlando ServiceNow Developer Meetup6:30PM – Tuesday, Jan. 30
Weekly Group Meetings – All Writers Welcome!Pinellas Writers Group6:30PM – Tuesday, Jan. 30
D&D Adventurers League at Armada GamesTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!7:00PM – Tuesday, Jan. 30
Yu-Gi-Oh Evening TournamentSunshine Games7:00PM – Tuesday, Jan. 30
Music Bingo @ The Green Iguana Westshore► Tampa Bay Young Professionals Group7:00PM – Tuesday, Jan. 30
Michael FikarisComics, Animation and etc.7:00PM – Tuesday, Jan. 30
Dunedin Toastmasters – Guests Welcome 👍🐛Dunedin Toastmasters 21667:00PM – Tuesday, Jan. 30
Trivia Night – Moose Lodge 2117 Smartphone Trivia Game ShowGame Night Meetup for Trivia in Tampa, Sarasota, Venice7:00PM – Tuesday, Jan. 30
Trivia Night with Trivia NationTrivia Night at Irish 31 Seminole7:00PM – Tuesday, Jan. 30
St. Pete Beers ‘n Board Games Meetup for Young AdultsSt. Pete Beers ‘n Board Games for Young Adults7:00PM – Tuesday, Jan. 30
AMA – Ask Me Anything Related to Photography, Computers and SoftwareFlorida Center for Creative Photography7:00PM – Tuesday, Jan. 30
The IncalComics, Animation and etc.7:30PM – Tuesday, Jan. 30
Let’s play chess at 54th Ave Kava House!TB Chess – Tampa Bay – St. Petersburg Chess Meetup Group7:30PM – Tuesday, Jan. 30
Online Event: Shut Up & Write on ZoomShut Up & Write!® Tampa7:45PM – Tuesday, Jan. 30
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Wednesday, January 31

Event name and localeGroupTime
2024 Virtual Photo Challenge 1. In the year, 2023Florida Center for Creative Photography12:00AM – Wednesday, Jan. 31
St Pete Networking Breakfast at the Hangar Meet St Pete’s Top Pro’s All WeclcomeYoung Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect!7:30AM – Wednesday, Jan. 31
Networking at The Hanger Restaurant & Flight Lounge!Tampa Bay Networking and Events7:30AM – Wednesday, Jan. 31
NPI Profit Partners Chapter – Exchange Qualified Business ReferralsNetwork Professionals Inc. of South Pinellas (NPI)7:30AM – Wednesday, Jan. 31
Downtown St Pete Professionals Networking BreakfastProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net7:30AM – Wednesday, Jan. 31
Tampa Highrisers ToastmastersToastmasters District 487:45AM – Wednesday, Jan. 31
Quantum Series Part 1: Introduction to Quantum ComputingData, Cloud and AI in Tampa8:00AM – Wednesday, Jan. 31
1 Million Cups – Orlando Weekly Meetup1 Million Cups – Orlando8:30AM – Wednesday, Jan. 31
Midjourney Prompt Help & Advanced FAQ with A.I. Creative Compass!Midjourney A.I. Art Meetup Group11:00AM – Wednesday, Jan. 31
Cyber threats to watch out for in 2024ManageEngine’s Cybersecurity Meetups11:00AM – Wednesday, Jan. 31
In Person Networking BRANDON! Just Love Coffee Cafe – Brandon FLProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:15AM – Wednesday, Jan. 31
Carrollwood Networking Lunch! Join us and win!Tampa Bay Networking Meetings and Mixers11:30AM – Wednesday, Jan. 31
Networking at Glory Days Grill!Tampa Bay Networking and Events11:30AM – Wednesday, Jan. 31
Brandon Networking Professionals Networking LunchTampa Bay Business Networking Meetings & Mixers11:30AM – Wednesday, Jan. 31
Carrollwood Professional Networking Lunch Wednesday All Welcome JOIN usProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:30AM – Wednesday, Jan. 31
Networking at Just Love Coffee!Tampa Bay Networking and Events11:30AM – Wednesday, Jan. 31
Brandon Business Professionals Just Love CoffeeYoung Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect!11:30AM – Wednesday, Jan. 31
Brandon Business Professionals IN Person!!!!Tampa / St Pete Business Connections11:30AM – Wednesday, Jan. 31
Business Networking LunchBradenton/Sarasota Networking Meetings and Mixers11:30AM – Wednesday, Jan. 31
Sarasota Business Networking Lunch All Welcome, Just purchase Lunch!Network & Social – Orlando Networking Events11:30AM – Wednesday, Jan. 31
National Association of Entrepreneurs Mastermind Group MeetingNational Association of Entrepreneurs Mastermind Group11:30AM – Wednesday, Jan. 31
Lunch Hour MeetupSarasota Web Development Meetup Group12:00PM – Wednesday, Jan. 31
Startup Ideation: Finding a Problem That MattersTampa Startup Founder 1011:00PM – Wednesday, Jan. 31
The Future of AI for Business Development, Sales & Marketing in 2024Network After Work Tampa – Networking Events1:00PM – Wednesday, Jan. 31
Online Event: Shut Up & Write!® Your Life Story (on Zoom)Shut Up & Write!® St. Petersburg1:00PM – Wednesday, Jan. 31
Inspiring Authors & Book Immersion MeetupLady Lake Memoir Writing Meetup Group2:00PM – Wednesday, Jan. 31
The Ultimate 2024 Client Acquisition Marketing GuideNetwork After Work Tampa – Networking Events3:00PM – Wednesday, Jan. 31
Image ComicsComics, Animation and etc.4:00PM – Wednesday, Jan. 31
Playing Games in the AlleyThe Tampa Chapter of the Society for the Exploration of Play5:00PM – Wednesday, Jan. 31
Wednesday Night GamingBrandon Boardgamers5:00PM – Wednesday, Jan. 31
Bay pines toastmaster’s hybrid meetingBay Pines Toastmasters5:15PM – Wednesday, Jan. 31
Felicitous Game Night w/Heritage Dim SumTampa Game Nights5:30PM – Wednesday, Jan. 31
Wednesday Board Game NightTampa Gaming Guild5:30PM – Wednesday, Jan. 31
Felicitous Game Night w/Heritage Dim SumTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!5:30PM – Wednesday, Jan. 31
StringerComics, Animation and etc.5:30PM – Wednesday, Jan. 31
Happy Hour – Luna Lounge at Bulla GastrobarSouth Asian Professional Women in Tampa Bay5:30PM – Wednesday, Jan. 31
Casual Commander WednesdaysSunshine Games6:00PM – Wednesday, Jan. 31
Hobby Night – Minis Painting Tips & Tricks at Armada GamesTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!6:00PM – Wednesday, Jan. 31
Board Game NightCritical Hit Games6:00PM – Wednesday, Jan. 31
Dungeons & Dragons One Shot WednesdaysClermont Nerd Games6:00PM – Wednesday, Jan. 31
Waterdeep Dragonheist: Session Zero (Tier 1, APL 1)Orlando Adventurer’s Guild6:00PM – Wednesday, Jan. 31
Wine Down Wednesday – Ladies Night at Meeple Movers Board Game CafeMeeple Movers Gaming Group6:00PM – Wednesday, Jan. 31
Board Game Night at Deadwords BrewingBrews N Board Games6:00PM – Wednesday, Jan. 31
Yoga in Midtown► Tampa Bay Young Professionals Group6:20PM – Wednesday, Jan. 31
Learn how to solder by working on an electronics projectMakerspaces Pinellas Meetup Group6:30PM – Wednesday, Jan. 31
Game Night!Drunk’n Meeples the Social Tabletop (Board) Gamers6:30PM – Wednesday, Jan. 31
Name of the Wind – Patrick Rothfuss finalThe Weirder Things Book Club6:30PM – Wednesday, Jan. 31
Castaways Euchre ClubCastaways Euchre Club6:50PM – Wednesday, Jan. 31
Carrollwood Toastmasters Meetings meet In-Person and OnlineToastmasters District 487:00PM – Wednesday, Jan. 31
MtG Modern Constructed at Armada GamesTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!7:00PM – Wednesday, Jan. 31
MakerFX Monthly Membership MeetingMakerFX Makerspace7:00PM – Wednesday, Jan. 31
Workshop Wednesdays. Come Craft with Us.Unlucky Roll Cafe Board Game Meetup7:00PM – Wednesday, Jan. 31
Nerd Night: Board Games and Beer at Deadwords BrewingAdventures On Tap: TTRPGs and Board Games7:00PM – Wednesday, Jan. 31
New Beginnings & Old RivalriesCentral Florida AD&D (1st ed.) Grognards Guild7:00PM – Wednesday, Jan. 31
How to Express Yourself and Connect with PeopleProfessionals Meetup For Networking And Social Skillsets7:00PM – Wednesday, Jan. 31
Cardfight Vanguard!! OverDress WeeklySunshine Games7:30PM – Wednesday, Jan. 31
Movie Night: The Mitchells vs. The MachinesComics, Animation and etc.8:00PM – Wednesday, Jan. 31
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they’re also a great, developer-friendly cloud-native service provider!
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Thursday, February 1

Event name and localeGroupTime
Business Over Breakfast ~ Happy Hangar IN PERSON JOIN US!Wesley Chapel, Trinity, New Tampa, Business Professionals7:30AM – Thursday, Feb. 1
Happy Hangar Early Bird Professionals NetworkingPasco County Young Entrepreneurs/Business Owners All Welcome7:30AM – Thursday, Feb. 1
Wesley Chapel/Lutz networking breakfastProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net7:30AM – Thursday, Feb. 1
LUTZ, FL – HAPPY HANGER CAFE THURSDAY NETWORKINGTampa Bay Networking and Events8:00AM – Thursday, Feb. 1
Clearwater Professional Networking LunchBusiness Professionals of Pinellas, Pasco & Hillsborough11:00AM – Thursday, Feb. 1
The Founders Meeting where it all Began! JOIN us! Bring a guest and get a giftYoung Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect!11:00AM – Thursday, Feb. 1
Pinellas County’s Largest Networking Lunch and your invited!Tampa Bay Networking and Events11:00AM – Thursday, Feb. 1
Clearwater/Central Pinellas Networking Lunch JOIN us and connect your businessTampa / St Pete Business Connections11:00AM – Thursday, Feb. 1
Lutz / Wesley Chapel Professional Networking Lunch at Bahama Breeze!Professional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:30AM – Thursday, Feb. 1
Wesley Chapel Professional Networking LunchWesley Chapel, Trinity, New Tampa, Business Professionals11:30AM – Thursday, Feb. 1
Leads Club MeetingSouth Shore Leads Club11:30AM – Thursday, Feb. 1
Lutz / Wesley Chapel Professional Networking Lunch at Bahama Breeze!Pasco County Young Entrepreneurs/Business Owners All Welcome11:30AM – Thursday, Feb. 1
Breakroom Bar & Grill 11:28 Doors open at 11:00am IN PersonProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:30AM – Thursday, Feb. 1
NPI Power Lunch – Exchange Qualified Business ReferralsNetwork Professionals Inc. of South Pinellas (NPI)11:30AM – Thursday, Feb. 1
The Business Networking Midday Power Hour by Simply Referrals on Zoom!!Simply Referrals Tampa Business Networking12:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 1
Telecom Park Toastmasters #6745Toastmasters District 4812:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 1
Sarasota Speakers Exchange ToastmastersToastmasters District 4812:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 1
Commander Open Play Night at Armada GamesTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!1:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 1
RPG: Pathfinder Society at Meeple Movers Board Game CafeMeeple Movers Role-Playing Games (RPG) Group2:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 1
Gulfport Scrabble and SocialGulfport Scrabblers and Social5:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 1
Thursday Night GamingBrandon Boardgamers5:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 1
Tomb of Annihilation (T2-APL7)Orlando Adventurer’s Guild5:30PM – Thursday, Feb. 1
Pathfinder SocietyCritical Hit Games6:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 1
Central Florida Board Gaming at The CollectiveOrlando Board Gaming Weekly Meetup6:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 1
BABOK IIBA Tampa Bay Study GroupIIBA Tampa Bay7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 1
Operations Automation Office HoursTampa Robotic Process Automation Group7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 1
One Piece ThursdaysSunshine Games7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 1
FABulous ThursdaysSunshine Games7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 1
Fingerboard MeetupIndica Cafe Events7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 1
Palm Harbor Toastmasters Club #8248Toastmasters District 487:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 1
Thursday chess at 54th Ave Kava House!TB Chess – Tampa Bay – St. Petersburg Chess Meetup Group7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 1
Yu-Gi-Oh TournamentBalance Martial Arts and Gaming7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 1
Smartphone Trivia Game Show at Wilders PizzaGame Night Meetup for Trivia in Tampa, Sarasota, Venice7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 1
Dungeons and Dragons with DonavanUnlucky Roll Cafe Board Game Meetup7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 1
Live streaming production and talentLive streaming production and talent7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 1
Tackle it in Ten – Entrepreneur RoundtablesEntrepreneur Round Table8:30AM – Thursday, Feb. 1
2024 Career Goal Setting Workshop Series: The Power & Benefits of GoalsTech Success Network11:00AM – Thursday, Feb. 1
2024 Career Goal Setting Workshop Series: The Power & Benefits of GoalsCareer Success Academy11:00AM – Thursday, Feb. 1
2024 Career Goal Setting Workshop Series: The Power & Benefits of GoalsFront End Creatives11:00AM – Thursday, Feb. 1
2024 Career Goal Setting Workshop Series: The Power & Benefits of GoalsTampa Cybersecurity Training11:00AM – Thursday, Feb. 1
Megacon Orlando 2024All For Nerds2:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 1
Graphic Novel Discussion GroupComics, Animation and etc.3:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 1
Quantum Series Part 1: Introduction to Quantum ComputingData, Cloud and AI in Tampa3:30PM – Thursday, Feb. 1
The Gang goes to MEGACON!Gaming.net4:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 1
FREE Live Class- NPC Founder Nic Stover on PhotoMaster LiveTampa Chapter of Nature Photography Classes5:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 1
Java on ChatGPT: Building a Plugin From ScratchTampa Bay Generative AI Meetup5:30PM – Thursday, Feb. 1
Java on ChatGPT: Building a Plugin From ScratchTampa Java User Group5:30PM – Thursday, Feb. 1
TBDEG – Clean CodeTampa Bay Data Engineering Group6:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 1
1st Thursday Networking Mixer, Romi’s Tacos & RGANetwork.net $10 cash at doorTampa Bay Business Networking Meetings & Mixers6:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 1
Business Happy Hour ~ Cafe Delanie 1st Thursday Every Month 6pm to 8pmYoung Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect!6:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 1
Practical use of ChatGPTSt Pete AI6:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 1
After Hours Mixer Romi’s Tacos! All Welcome $10 cashTampa Bay Networking Meetings and Mixers6:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 1
After Hours Networking Happy Hour! Romi’s Tacos New LocationTampa Bay Business Networking Happy Hour/Meetings/Meet Up6:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 1
BECMI CampaignBrandon and Seffner area AD&D and OSR Group6:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 1
BotC night at Hourglass Brewery at the Hourglass DistrictSunshine Social Deduction Gaming6:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 1
Learn to Play Maple Valley at Meeple Movers Board Game CafeMeeple Movers Gaming Group6:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 1
Let’s Play Backgammon – Backgammon Casual GamesSanford Backgammon Group6:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 1
Writing MeetupTampa Free Writing Group6:30PM – Thursday, Feb. 1
Tampa Bay Drupal & Web Technologies Q&A. Everyone welcome!Tampa Bay Drupal User Group7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 1
Shopbot Safety and Usage (Members Only)Tampa Hackerspace7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 1
Cowboy Bebop Live!Gen Geek7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 1
New Year’s Book Club MeetingChan’s Book Club of Tampa Bay7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 1
How websites are made: an introduction to CSS for complete beginnersFlorida Software School7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 1
St. Pete Arthouse Cinema Club – “2023 Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour”St. Pete Arthouse Cinema Club7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 1
February – The Crystal CaveBooks & Brews!7:00PM – Thursday, Feb. 1
Last Call: A True Story of Love, Lust, and Murder in Queer New York – Elon GreenSt. Pete Booze and Book Club7:30PM – Thursday, Feb. 1
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Friday, February 2

Event name and localeGroupTime
Improve your communication, listening, and leadership skillsWinter Park Toastmasters – Learn while having FUN!7:15AM – Friday, Feb. 2
Caffeine & Connections: Friday Fuel for Black ProfessionalsPinellas County Black Business Meetup Group8:00AM – Friday, Feb. 2
A.C.T. Acquire Connections Today Morning Business Networking All Welcome!Entrepreneurs & Business Owners of Sarasota & Bradenton8:45AM – Friday, Feb. 2
Tampa Young Professionals Virtual Networking Friday Morning All WElCOMEYoung Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect!8:45AM – Friday, Feb. 2
A.C.T. Acquire Connections Today Morning Virtual Business NetworkingNetwork & Social – Orlando Networking Events8:45AM – Friday, Feb. 2
Networking over breakfastTampa Bay Networking and Events9:00AM – Friday, Feb. 2
Business over Breakfast ClearwaterTampa Bay Networking Meetings and Mixers9:00AM – Friday, Feb. 2
FBI ~ Friday Business Introductions at Largo Family RestaurantProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net9:00AM – Friday, Feb. 2
Online Networking with Brandon Biz ProsBrandon Biz Pros9:00AM – Friday, Feb. 2
Toastmasters – Improve Speaking Skills & Build ConfidenceChristian Professionals Network Tampa Bay9:30AM – Friday, Feb. 2
Ms. Biz Connectz- business leaders brainstorm togetherMs. Biz Connectz- business leaders brainstorming together10:00AM – Friday, Feb. 2
International Networking at McAlisters Deli every FridayTampa Bay Business Networking Meetings & Mixers11:30AM – Friday, Feb. 2
Friday International Business Introductions at McAlisters WestshoreProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:30AM – Friday, Feb. 2
Westshore Business Networking Lunch at McAlisters Deli Every Friday All WelcomeTampa Bay Networking and Events11:30AM – Friday, Feb. 2
International Professionals Networking MeetingTampa / St Pete Business Connections11:30AM – Friday, Feb. 2
Friday Business Introductions TampaTampa Bay Networking Meetings and Mixers11:30AM – Friday, Feb. 2
International Networking Westshore McAlisters DeliTampa Bay Business Networking Happy Hour/Meetings/Meet Up11:30AM – Friday, Feb. 2
International Networking at McAlisters Deli every FridayBusiness Professionals of Pinellas, Pasco & Hillsborough11:30AM – Friday, Feb. 2
International Professionals Networking MeetingTampa / St Pete Business Connections11:30AM – Friday, Feb. 2
Pokémon Tournament Battles for a Prize!Orlando Pokemon Tournament Meet up2:00PM – Friday, Feb. 2
WEEKLY FRIDAY NIGHT GAMING AT GAMER’S COMMANDBrandon Boardgamers5:00PM – Friday, Feb. 2
Board Game Night!Clermont Nerd Games5:00PM – Friday, Feb. 2
Lets Play Pokemon!Lake Mary Pokemon Meetup Group Lets Play5:00PM – Friday, Feb. 2
Friday Board Game NightTampa Gaming Guild5:30PM – Friday, Feb. 2
Taps & Drafts | Casual EDH/MtG Social NightNerd Night Out6:00PM – Friday, Feb. 2
GROWTH MINDSETSelf-Perfected Orlando6:00PM – Friday, Feb. 2
Taps & Drafts | EDH/MtG Night | Centro YborNerdbrew Events7:00PM – Friday, Feb. 2
Modern FNMSunshine Games7:00PM – Friday, Feb. 2
PVP Boardgame ShowdownUnlucky Roll Cafe Board Game Meetup7:00PM – Friday, Feb. 2
Friday Pokemon TournamentSunshine Games7:30PM – Friday, Feb. 2
Friday night game nightIndica Cafe Events9:00PM – Friday, Feb. 2
International Networking at McAlisters Deli every FridayTampa Bay Business Networking Meetings & Mixers11:30PM – Friday, Feb. 2
First Friday WordPress Collaboration Meetup – February 2024West Orlando WordPress Meetup10:00AM – Friday, Feb. 2
MEGACON Orlando 2024Asian Social Orlando10:00AM – Friday, Feb. 2
Apex Systems – Overcoming Common Big Boulders Panel Discussion, Part 2IIBA Tampa Bay1:00PM – Friday, Feb. 2
RPG: D&D Village of the Goblin Chief at Meeple Movers Board Game CafeMeeple Movers Role-Playing Games (RPG) Group4:30PM – Friday, Feb. 2
Board Game Friday Night at Meeple Movers Board Game CafeMeeple Movers Gaming Group5:00PM – Friday, Feb. 2
Kabuki: DreamsComics, Animation and etc.5:30PM – Friday, Feb. 2
Murders At Karlov Manor | MtG Private Lounge Takeover!Nerdbrew Events6:00PM – Friday, Feb. 2
First Friday social meetup!Defcon727 – Unleashing Cybersecurity6:30PM – Friday, Feb. 2
IN-PERSON: “Stoicism and the Art of Happiness” (Chapter 1)Tampa Stoics7:00PM – Friday, Feb. 2
MakerFX Makerspace Soft Arts GuildMakerFX Makerspace7:00PM – Friday, Feb. 2
MTG: Murders at Karlov Manor Prerelease #1Critical Hit Games7:00PM – Friday, Feb. 2
Tabletop: Friday Board Game NightOviedo Middle Aged Gamers (OMAG)7:00PM – Friday, Feb. 2
Soul Circus Cowboys at The Salty Shamrock (Southern Rock)Fun with Friends in Tampa Bay7:00PM – Friday, Feb. 2
Mario Kart at Tampa Bay Grand Prix-ClearwaterGen Geek8:00PM – Friday, Feb. 2
James JoyceComics, Animation and etc.8:45PM – Friday, Feb. 2
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Saturday, February 3

Event name and localeGroupTime
Wake Up and Think Clearly Saturday morning share and discuss.Central Florida Philosophy Meetup7:00AM – Saturday, Feb. 3
Street Photography – N Ashley Drive – 9am – 2 HoursTampa Photography Group9:00AM – Saturday, Feb. 3
Monthly In Person Group Meeting – All Writers Welcome!Pinellas Writers Group9:00AM – Saturday, Feb. 3
Saturday Chess at Wholefoods in Midtown, TampaChess Republic9:30AM – Saturday, Feb. 3
MEGACON Orlando 2024Gen Geek10:00AM – Saturday, Feb. 3
I SEE THE LIGHT… Introduction to cinematic lighting.Lights… Camera… TAMPA. Filmmaking Alliance10:15AM – Saturday, Feb. 3
Coffee, Board Games, & ScrabbleUnlucky Roll Cafe Board Game Meetup10:00AM – Saturday, Jan. 27
Navigating Success: Customer Journey tools & techniques WorkshopEntrepreneur’s Guild: Growing Your Business11:00AM – Saturday, Feb. 3
Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG Campaign with Ray at Meeple Movers Board Game CafeMeeple Movers Role-Playing Games (RPG) Group12:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 3
Winning The Week – 1st MeetWinning The Week12:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 3
FREE Fab Lab OrientationSuncoast Makers1:30PM – Saturday, Feb. 3
Y Read: Book Read AloudLibrary Book Clubs – OCLS1:30PM – Saturday, Feb. 3
Pokémon Tournament Battles for a Prize!Orlando Pokemon Tournament Meet up2:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 3
Social climbing of Mount ChesseverestClimbers of Mount Chesseverest2:30PM – Saturday, Jan. 27
How To Get Paid To Review Amazon Products – Amazon Influencer ProgramTampa Amazon Seller Meetup Group1:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 3
Laser Cutter Orientation (Members Only)Tampa Hackerspace2:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 3
In-Person Event: Free Robotics Workshop, Tampa, FL (7-12 Yrs)In person Robotics Meetup Group For Kids2:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 3
Cloud Cuckoo Land – Book DiscussionTampa Bay Book Club2:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 3
MTG: Murders at Karlov Manor Prerelease #2Critical Hit Games2:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 3
Outside the Binary Boardgame Meetup at Critical Hit GamesTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!3:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 3
Marvel Champions Campaign at Meeple Movers Board Game CafeMeeple Movers Gaming Group5:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 3
Golf Group – Star Wars: Force & Destiny & One-ShotsOviedo Middle Aged Gamers (OMAG)5:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 3
IN-PERSON: The Meditations by Marcus Aurelius (Book 8)Orlando Stoics5:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 3
Lets Play Pokemon!Lake Mary Pokemon Meetup Group Lets Play5:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 3
Lost Mines of Phandelver: Session 5 – DM MikeOrlando Adventurer’s Guild5:30PM – Saturday, Feb. 3
Sound Money Money SoiréeTampa Bay Bitcoin6:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 3
Community Hang-out NightNerdbrew Events6:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 3
Yu-Gi-Oh TournamentBalance Martial Arts and Gaming7:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 3
TB CHIPS Poker PartyTB Chips – Poker7:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 3
Yu-Gi-Oh Evening TournamentSunshine Games7:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 3
Tampa Nerd Online Hang-out & Game Night!Nerd Night Out7:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 3
Movie Night: AkiraComics, Animation and etc.8:00PM – Saturday, Feb. 3
Speaker Series [UPDATE]Tampa Bay Bitcoin10:00AM – Saturday, Feb. 3
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Sunday, February 4

Event name and localeGroupTime
IHOP Restaurant CRITICAL THINKERS SUNDAY BRUNCH Suncoast Critical Thinking Discussion Group9:00AM – Sunday, Feb. 4
Animation Nights New York presents Program 90 Comics, Animation and etc.9:30AM – Sunday, Feb. 4
Speaker Series [UPDATE] Tampa Bay Bitcoin10:00AM – Sunday, Feb. 4
Megacon Orlando 2024 All For Nerds10:00AM – Sunday, Feb. 4
Open Fly @ Purveyor Tampa Bay Drone Club10:30AM – Sunday, Feb. 4
Warhammer 40K Clermont Nerd Games11:00AM – Sunday, Feb. 4
Board Games at Big Storm in Odessa Beyond Catan, A Group of Board Game Geeks12:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 4
Venice Strategy Board Gamers Board Games and Card Games in Sarasota & Bradenton12:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 4
Sunday Chess at Grassroots Kava House in Ybor Chess Republic2:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 4
D&D Adventurers League at Critical Hit Games Tampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!2:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 4
Plotter CriCut vinyl cutting Makerspaces Pinellas Meetup Group12:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 4
Sunday Gaming Tampa Gaming Guild1:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 4
Introverts ‘Talk Slow’ O-Town Introverts1:30PM – Sunday, Feb. 4
In-Person Event: Free Robotics Workshop, Chapel, FL (7-12 Yrs) In person Robotics Meetup Group For Kids2:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 4
T-Shirts and Caps printing Makerspaces Pinellas Meetup Group2:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 4
MTG: Murders at Karlov Manor Prerelease #3 Critical Hit Games2:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 4
Winter Park Chess Meetup Winter Park Social Chess Club2:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 4
Pokémon Tournament Battles for a Prize! Orlando Pokemon Tournament Meet up2:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 4
St. Pete Arthouse Cinema Club – “Origin” – Feb 4, 2024, 03:00 PM St. Pete Arthouse Cinema Club3:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 4
Adult Game Night at Conworlds Emporium Tarpon Springs Pop Culture & Gaming Meetup4:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 4
Sunday Pokemon League Sunshine Games4:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 4
Sunday Game Day Drunk’n Meeples West Pasco (Boardgames)4:30PM – Sunday, Feb. 4
Lets Play Pokemon! Lake Mary Pokemon Meetup Group Lets Play5:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 4
Lankhmar: City of Adventure Brandon and Seffner area AD&D and OSR Group5:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 4
Continuing adventures in the setting of Symbaroum. St Pete and Pinellas Tabletop RPG Group5:15PM – Sunday, Feb. 4
IN-PERSON: A Walking Meditation – Causeway Trail Tampa Stoics5:15PM – Sunday, Feb. 4
Sew Awesome! (Textile Arts & Crafts) Tampa Hackerspace5:30PM – Sunday, Feb. 4
February West Volusia Networking Social Volusia Young Professionals Group (covers East and West)6:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 4
Open Game Night Unlucky Roll Cafe Board Game Meetup6:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 4
Dinner at Deccan Spice Geekocracy!6:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 4
A Duck Presents NB Movie Night Nerd Night Out7:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 4
Hidden Gems Night, Presented by A Duck! Nerdbrew Events7:00PM – Sunday, Feb. 4
NerdBrew Karaoke @ MacDinton’s! Nerd Night Out9:30PM – Sunday, Feb. 4
NerdBrew Karaoke @ MacDinton’s! Nerdbrew Events9:30PM – Sunday, Feb. 4
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About this list

How do I put this list together? It’s largely automated. I have a collection of Python scripts in a Jupyter Notebook that scrapes Meetup and Eventbrite for events in categories that I consider to be “tech,” “entrepreneur,” and “nerd.” The result is a checklist that I review. I make judgment calls and uncheck any items that I don’t think fit on this list.

In addition to events that my scripts find, I also manually add events when their organizers contact me with their details.

What goes into this list? I prefer to cast a wide net, so the list includes events that would be of interest to techies, nerds, and entrepreneurs. It includes (but isn’t limited to) events that fall under any of these categories:

  • Programming, DevOps, systems administration, and testing
  • Tech project management / agile processes
  • Video, board, and role-playing games
  • Book, philosophy, and discussion clubs
  • Tech, business, and entrepreneur networking events
  • Toastmasters and other events related to improving your presentation and public speaking skills, because nerds really need to up their presentation game
  • Sci-fi, fantasy, and other genre fandoms
  • Self-improvement, especially of the sort that appeals to techies
  • Anything I deem geeky
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Tampa Bay tech, entrepreneur, and nerd events list (Week of Monday, January 22, 2024)

Here’s the “official unofficial” list of tech, entrepreneur, and nerd events for Tampa Bay and surrounding areas for Monday, January 22 through Sunday, January 28, 2024!

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Monday, January 22

Event name and localeGroupTime
In person at Fords Garage St PeteYoung Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect!11:00AM – Monday, Jan. 22
Networking at Ford’s GarageTampa Bay Networking and Events11:00AM – Monday, Jan. 22
Downtown St Pete Business Professionals LunchTampa / St Pete Business Connections11:00AM – Monday, Jan. 22
Networking at Cafe’ DelanieTampa Bay Networking and Events11:30AM – Monday, Jan. 22
Start the Week with more connections MONDAYS at Romi’s Tacos All Welcome!Young Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect!11:30AM – Monday, Jan. 22
Business Networking MeetingChristian Professionals Network Tampa Bay11:30AM – Monday, Jan. 22
In PERSON Networking Lunch East Brandon Reserve your seatProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:30AM – Monday, Jan. 22
Monday Business Introductions at Romi’s Taco’sTampa Bay Business Networking Meetings & Mixers11:30AM – Monday, Jan. 22
Monday Feast & Game NightTampa Bay Tabletoppers6:00PM – Monday, Jan. 22
Speakeasy Toastmasters #4698Toastmasters District 486:00PM – Monday, Jan. 22
Root w/Advanced SetupSarasota Strategy Board Game League6:00PM – Monday, Jan. 22
MTG: Commander NightCritical Hit Games6:00PM – Monday, Jan. 22
Monday Weekly Board Game Night! (Lazy Moon Colonial Location)Board Game Meetup: Board Game Boxcar6:00PM – Monday, Jan. 22
North Port Toastmasters Meets Online!!Toastmasters District 486:30PM – Monday, Jan. 22
Three Bridges Brewing Trivia Night with the Smartphone Trivia Game ShowGame Night Meetup for Trivia in Tampa, Sarasota, Venice6:30PM – Monday, Jan. 22
Let’s play SpadesOrlando Spades Meetup Group6:30PM – Monday, Jan. 22
Podcast Listening Club: GatheringLibrary Book Clubs – OCLS6:30PM – Monday, Jan. 22
3 Daughters Brewing Trivia Night – The Beer is Good!Saint Petersburg Fun Friends Group 50+6:45PM – Monday, Jan. 22
Board Game Night at Armada GamesTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!7:00PM – Monday, Jan. 22
Stirling Toastmasters Club #7461614Toastmasters District 487:00PM – Monday, Jan. 22
Members as far back as 2008 can access their photosSchool is closed- Light Study PRO – A Photography Workshop7:00PM – Monday, Jan. 22
Online Event: Shut Up & Write!® Your Life Story (on Zoom)Shut Up & Write!® St. Petersburg7:00PM – Monday, Jan. 22
DigiMondaysSunshine Games7:30PM – Monday, Jan. 22
Axe Throwing and Arcade Games At 1UP EntertainmentGeekocracy!7:30PM – Monday, Jan. 22
Weekly MeetupBeginning Web Development8:00PM – Monday, Jan. 22
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Tuesday, January 23

Event name and localeGroupTime
The Business Networking Midday Power Hour by Simply Referrals on Zoom!!Simply Referrals Tampa Business Networking12:00PM – Thursday, Jan. 18
Yu-Gi-Oh Evening TournamentSunshine Games7:00PM – Saturday, Jan. 20
Venice Area Toastmasters Club #5486Toastmasters District 487:30AM – Tuesday, Jan. 23
How to Beat the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)Tech Success Network10:00AM – Tuesday, Jan. 23
How to Beat the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)Front End Creatives10:00AM – Tuesday, Jan. 23
SBDC Hillsborough County: Understanding Personal and Business CreditSuncoast Credit Union Micro Enterprise Development Meetup10:00AM – Tuesday, Jan. 23
How to Beat the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)Tampa Cybersecurity Training10:00AM – Tuesday, Jan. 23
Westchase Business Networking Lunch ~ All Welcome JOIN us and connect!Tampa / St Pete Business Connections11:00AM – Tuesday, Jan. 23
Tuesday Westchase Business Networking Lunch at Sea Glass TavernBusiness Professionals of Pinellas, Pasco & Hillsborough11:00AM – Tuesday, Jan. 23
Westchase Professional Business Networking Lunch ~ All WelcomeYoung Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect!11:00AM – Tuesday, Jan. 23
Westchase Networking Lunch -Grand Hacienda~ Meet your next referralTampa Bay Business Networking Meetings & Mixers11:00AM – Tuesday, Jan. 23
Networking at SeaGlass Tavern~ All Welcome, join us!!!Tampa Bay Networking and Events11:00AM – Tuesday, Jan. 23
Westchase Professionals Business Networking Lunch -Grand Hacienda 11955 SheldonProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:30AM – Tuesday, Jan. 23
Professional Business Networking Lunch Glory Day’s New TampaPasco County Young Entrepreneurs/Business Owners All Welcome11:30AM – Tuesday, Jan. 23
New Tampa Networking Lunch at Glory Day’s Grill New TampaWesley Chapel, Trinity, New Tampa, Business Professionals11:30AM – Tuesday, Jan. 23
Networking at Glory Days GrillTampa Bay Networking and Events11:30AM – Tuesday, Jan. 23
Networking at AppleBee’s St. PeteTampa Bay Networking and Events11:30AM – Tuesday, Jan. 23
New Tampa RGA Chapter ~ Glory Days Meet your next referral partner!Professional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:30AM – Tuesday, Jan. 23
Networking and LunchSuncoast Business Network11:30AM – Tuesday, Jan. 23
The Business Alliance ClubThe Business Alliance11:45AM – Tuesday, Jan. 23
Appear on Shows: 3-Day Media Challenge (Hybrid Event)Tampa Media and Influence Meetup Group1:30PM – Tuesday, Jan. 23
Written in Blood – New Player Nights, Poinciana – Tier 1 (APL 3)Orlando Adventurer’s Guild5:30PM – Tuesday, Jan. 23
Young Professional Network & Social @ The Twisted HandleYoung Professionals in Orlando 5:30PM – Tuesday, Jan. 23
Weekly Open Make NightTampa Hackerspace6:00PM – Tuesday, Jan. 23
Magic: The Gathering Night at FelicitousTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!6:00PM – Tuesday, Jan. 23
Tampa Devs – Meet & Greet at Thrive DTSPTampa Devs6:00PM – Tuesday, Jan. 23
Tuesday Chess MeetupCasselberry Kid-Friendly Chess Meetup6:00PM – Tuesday, Jan. 23
Hobby NightCritical Hit Games6:00PM – Tuesday, Jan. 23
Authors Anonymous – Writing GroupAuthors Anonymous – Writing Group6:00PM – Tuesday, Jan. 23
Loner Seekers Euchre – TampaLoner Seekers Euchre – Tampa6:30PM – Tuesday, Jan. 23
Build The Game Dots and Boxes in FlutterGDG Tampa Bay6:30PM – Tuesday, Jan. 23
Virtual Trivia NightProject Management of Pinellas County6:30PM – Tuesday, Jan. 23
Purity by Jonathan Franzen to start out 2024Literate Ladies of Orlando…Well Bred…Well Read6:30PM – Tuesday, Jan. 23
Weekly Group Meetings – All Writers Welcome!Pinellas Writers Group6:30PM – Tuesday, Jan. 23
The Sarasota Creative WritersThe Sarasota Creative Writers Meetup Group6:30PM – Tuesday, Jan. 23
D&D Adventurers League at Armada GamesTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!7:00PM – Tuesday, Jan. 23
All Level Coed Pickup Soccer – sphereTampa Coed Soccer Club & Social7:00PM – Tuesday, Jan. 23
Dunedin Toastmasters – Guests Welcome 👍🐛Dunedin Toastmasters 21667:00PM – Tuesday, Jan. 23
Pythonic Monthly MeetingThe Orlando Python User Group7:00PM – Tuesday, Jan. 23
Central Florida Computer Society TechSIG (Please join us!!)Central Florida Computer Society7:00PM – Tuesday, Jan. 23
Creative SpeakingCreative Speaking St Pete7:00PM – Tuesday, Jan. 23
Trivia Night with Trivia NationTrivia Night at Irish 31 Seminole7:00PM – Tuesday, Jan. 23
Trivia Night – Moose Lodge 2117 Smartphone Trivia Game ShowGame Night Meetup for Trivia in Tampa, Sarasota, Venice7:00PM – Tuesday, Jan. 23
St. Pete Beers ‘n Board Games Meetup for Young AdultsSt. Pete Beers ‘n Board Games for Young Adults7:00PM – Tuesday, Jan. 23
AMA – Ask Me Anything Related to Photography, Computers and SoftwareFlorida Center for Creative Photography7:00PM – Tuesday, Jan. 23
First Meeting for LIGHTS, CAMERA, TAMPA.Lights… Camera… TAMPA. Filmmaking Alliance7:30PM – Tuesday, Jan. 23
Let’s play chess at 54th Ave Kava House!TB Chess – Tampa Bay – St. Petersburg Chess Meetup Group7:30PM – Tuesday, Jan. 23
Online Event: Shut Up & Write on ZoomShut Up & Write!® Tampa7:45PM – Tuesday, Jan. 23
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Wednesday, January 24

Event name and localeGroupTime
Wednesday Night GamingBrandon Boardgamers5:00PM – Wednesday, Jan. 17
Felicitous Game Night w/Heritage Dim SumTampa Game Nights5:30PM – Wednesday, Jan. 17
Wednesday Board Game NightTampa Gaming Guild5:30PM – Wednesday, Jan. 17
Felicitous Game Night w/Heritage Dim SumTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!5:30PM – Wednesday, Jan. 17
Casual Commander WednesdaysSunshine Games6:00PM – Wednesday, Jan. 17
Hobby Night – Minis Painting Tips & Tricks at Armada GamesTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!6:00PM – Wednesday, Jan. 17
Critical Hit Games: Board Game NightThe Tampa Chapter of the Society for the Exploration of Play6:00PM – Wednesday, Jan. 17
Board Game NightCritical Hit Games6:00PM – Wednesday, Jan. 17
Dungeons & Dragons One Shot WednesdaysClermont Nerd Games6:00PM – Wednesday, Jan. 17
Board Game Night at Deadwords BrewingBrews N Board Games6:00PM – Wednesday, Jan. 17
Shut Up & Write!® [Tampa / Armature Works] – IN PERSONShut Up & Write!® Tampa6:30PM – Wednesday, Jan. 17
Game Night!Drunk’n Meeples the Social Tabletop (Board) Gamers6:30PM – Wednesday, Jan. 17
Castaways Euchre ClubCastaways Euchre Club6:50PM – Wednesday, Jan. 17
MtG Modern Constructed at Armada GamesTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!7:00PM – Wednesday, Jan. 17
Carrollwood Toastmasters Meetings meet In-Person and OnlineToastmasters District 487:00PM – Wednesday, Jan. 17
Nerd Night: Board Games and Beer at Deadwords BrewingAdventures On Tap: TTRPGs and Board Games7:00PM – Wednesday, Jan. 17
New Beginnings & Old RivalriesCentral Florida AD&D (1st ed.) Grognards Guild7:00PM – Wednesday, Jan. 17
Cardfight Vanguard!! OverDress WeeklySunshine Games7:30PM – Wednesday, Jan. 17
Carollwood Professionals Networking Lunch!Tampa / St Pete Business Connections11:30PM – Wednesday, Jan. 17
St Pete Networking Breakfast at the Hangar Meet St Pete’s Top Pro’s All WeclcomeYoung Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect!7:30AM – Wednesday, Jan. 24
Networking at The Hanger Restaurant & Flight Lounge!Tampa Bay Networking and Events7:30AM – Wednesday, Jan. 24
NPI Profit Partners Chapter – Exchange Qualified Business ReferralsNetwork Professionals Inc. of South Pinellas (NPI)7:30AM – Wednesday, Jan. 24
Tampa Highrisers ToastmastersToastmasters District 487:45AM – Wednesday, Jan. 24
Using ML to optimize business outcomesData, Cloud and AI in Tampa8:00AM – Wednesday, Jan. 24
1 Million Cups – Orlando Weekly Meetup1 Million Cups – Orlando8:30AM – Wednesday, Jan. 24
Midjourney Prompt Help & Advanced FAQ with A.I. Creative Compass!Midjourney A.I. Art Meetup Group11:00AM – Wednesday, Jan. 24
DSS Seattle: Applying AI & ML to Retail & EcommerceData Science Salon | Tampa Bay11:00AM – Wednesday, Jan. 24
In Person Networking BRANDON! Just Love Coffee Cafe – Brandon FLProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:15AM – Wednesday, Jan. 24
Carrollwood Networking Lunch! Join us and win!Tampa Bay Networking Meetings and Mixers11:30AM – Wednesday, Jan. 24
Networking at Glory Days Grill!Tampa Bay Networking and Events11:30AM – Wednesday, Jan. 24
Brandon Networking Professionals Networking LunchTampa Bay Business Networking Meetings & Mixers11:30AM – Wednesday, Jan. 24
Carrollwood Professional Networking Lunch Wednesday All Welcome JOIN usProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:30AM – Wednesday, Jan. 24
Networking at Just Love Coffee!Tampa Bay Networking and Events11:30AM – Wednesday, Jan. 24
Brandon Business Professionals Just Love CoffeeYoung Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect!11:30AM – Wednesday, Jan. 24
Brandon Business Professionals IN Person!!!!Tampa / St Pete Business Connections11:30AM – Wednesday, Jan. 24
Business Networking LunchBradenton/Sarasota Networking Meetings and Mixers11:30AM – Wednesday, Jan. 24
Sarasota Business Networking Lunch All Welcome, Just purchase Lunch!Network & Social – Orlando Networking Events11:30AM – Wednesday, Jan. 24
Virtual Synapse Volunteer Info SessionCareer Success Academy12:00PM – Wednesday, Jan. 24
Virtual Synapse Volunteer Info SessionTampa Bay Techies12:00PM – Wednesday, Jan. 24
Virtual Synapse Volunteer Info SessionFront End Creatives12:00PM – Wednesday, Jan. 24
Virtual Synapse Volunteer Info SessionTech Success Network12:00PM – Wednesday, Jan. 24
Virtual Synapse Volunteer Info SessionTECHnically Volunteers of Tampa Bay12:00PM – Wednesday, Jan. 24
Heart of Agile MONTHLY Coffee CornerHeart of Agile St. Pete – Tampa – Orlando12:30PM – Wednesday, Jan. 24
Startup Growth Workshop: Essential ElementsTampa Startup Founder 1011:00PM – Wednesday, Jan. 24
The Art of the Email: Mastering Modern MessagingEmail Marketing For Success1:00PM – Wednesday, Jan. 24
Online Event: Shut Up & Write!® Your Life Story (on Zoom)Shut Up & Write!® St. Petersburg1:00PM – Wednesday, Jan. 24
✨🎮 Video Games IP Law w/ AmarVR Law – 📅 Jan 24th @ 2 PM ESTOrlando Unity Developers Group2:00PM – Wednesday, Jan. 24
Inspiring Authors & Book Immersion MeetupLady Lake Memoir Writing Meetup Group2:00PM – Wednesday, Jan. 24
Bay pines toastmaster’s hybrid meetingBay Pines Toastmasters5:15PM – Wednesday, Jan. 24
CRITICAL THINKERS AT SUPER BUFFETSuncoast Critical Thinking Discussion Group5:30PM – Wednesday, Jan. 24
Watch a classic comedy film, plus have a great Chinese buffet dinner!Vintage and Newer Movie Lovers6:00PM – Wednesday, Jan. 24
Mid Week Happy Hour at the GuesthouseOrlando Connect6:00PM – Wednesday, Jan. 24
UX Stories: ContentTampa Bay UX Group6:30PM – Wednesday, Jan. 24
Making Product Strategy ‘pivotal’ – Stephen ShapiroProductTank Orlando6:30PM – Wednesday, Jan. 24
Tampa Bay Inventors Council – www.tbic.us bi-monthly MeetupTampa Bay Inventors Council – www.TampaBayInventors.org6:30PM – Wednesday, Jan. 24
Tampa Writers Alliance Critique GroupTampa Writers Alliance6:30PM – Wednesday, Jan. 24
[Virtual] Tampa Bay Bitcoin Meetup: News, Markets, & CommunityTampa Bay Bitcoin7:00PM – Wednesday, Jan. 24
Epsilon Walkthrough with Furio – Hack The Box Tampa MeetupHack The Box Meetup: Tampa, FL7:00PM – Wednesday, Jan. 24
Body Work Night- New Years Kickoff Party EditionEntrepreneur Social Club7:00PM – Wednesday, Jan. 24
How to be more efficient in your design and animation projects.Motion Design Meetup (FL Based)7:00PM – Wednesday, Jan. 24
CitrusSec MeetupCentral Florida CitySec7:00PM – Wednesday, Jan. 24
Book Club: Starter Villain by John ScalziGeekocracy!7:00PM – Wednesday, Jan. 24
Wasteland Wednesdays Gaslands Refuelled RPG StoryUnlucky Roll Cafe Board Game Meetup7:00PM – Wednesday, Jan. 24
Mastering Communication: A Key to Professional SuccessProfessionals Meetup For Networking And Social Skillsets7:00PM – Wednesday, Jan. 24
Orlando Word LabWriters of Central Florida or Thereabouts7:00PM – Wednesday, Jan. 24
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Thursday, January 25

Event name and localeGroupTime
Business Over Breakfast ~ Happy Hangar IN PERSON JOIN US!Wesley Chapel, Trinity, New Tampa, Business Professionals7:30AM – Thursday, Jan. 18
Happy Hangar Early Bird Professionals NetworkingPasco County Young Entrepreneurs/Business Owners All Welcome7:30AM – Thursday, Jan. 18
Happy Hangar Early Bird Professionals NetworkingPasco County Young Entrepreneurs/Business Owners All Welcome7:30AM – Thursday, Jan. 18
LUTZ, FL – HAPPY HANGER CAFE THURSDAY NETWORKINGTampa Bay Networking and Events8:00AM – Thursday, Jan. 18
Clearwater Professional Networking LunchBusiness Professionals of Pinellas, Pasco & Hillsborough11:00AM – Thursday, Jan. 18
The Founders Meeting where it all Began! JOIN us! Bring a guest and get a giftYoung Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect!11:00AM – Thursday, Jan. 18
Pinellas County’s Largest Networking Lunch and your invited!Tampa Bay Networking and Events11:00AM – Thursday, Jan. 18
Clearwater/Central Pinellas Networking Lunch JOIN us and connect your businessTampa / St Pete Business Connections11:00AM – Thursday, Jan. 18
Pinellas County’s Largest Networking Lunch and your invited!Tampa Bay Business Networking Happy Hour/Meetings/Meet Up11:00AM – Thursday, Jan. 18
Lutz / Wesley Chapel Professional Networking Lunch at Bahama Breeze!Professional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:30AM – Thursday, Jan. 18
Wesley Chapel Professional Networking LunchWesley Chapel, Trinity, New Tampa, Business Professionals11:30AM – Thursday, Jan. 18
Leads Club MeetingSouth Shore Leads Club11:30AM – Thursday, Jan. 18
Lutz / Wesley Chapel Professional Networking Lunch at Bahama Breeze!Pasco County Young Entrepreneurs/Business Owners All Welcome11:30AM – Thursday, Jan. 18
Breakroom Bar & Grill 11:28 Doors open at 11:00am IN PersonProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:30AM – Thursday, Jan. 18
NPI Power Lunch – Exchange Qualified Business ReferralsNetwork Professionals Inc. of South Pinellas (NPI)11:30AM – Thursday, Jan. 18
The Business Networking Midday Power Hour by Simply Referrals on Zoom!!Simply Referrals Tampa Business Networking12:00PM – Thursday, Jan. 18
Sarasota Speakers Exchange ToastmastersToastmasters District 4812:00PM – Thursday, Jan. 18
Telecom Park Toastmasters #6745Toastmasters District 4812:00PM – Thursday, Jan. 18
Commander Open Play Night at Armada GamesTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!1:00PM – Thursday, Jan. 18
RPG: Pathfinder Society at Meeple Movers Board Game CafeMeeple Movers Role-Playing Games (RPG) Group2:00PM – Thursday, Jan. 18
Gulfport Scrabble and SocialGulfport Scrabblers and Social5:00PM – Thursday, Jan. 18
Tomb of Annihilation (T2-APL7)Orlando Adventurer’s Guild5:30PM – Thursday, Jan. 18
2nd ed. AD&D Campaign.Brandon and Seffner area AD&D and OSR Group6:00PM – Thursday, Jan. 18
Nerdy Needs (Casual Thursday Commander Night)Magic the Gathering Tampa/Brandon/St Pete6:00PM – Thursday, Jan. 18
Pathfinder SocietyCritical Hit Games6:00PM – Thursday, Jan. 18
Central Florida Board Gaming at The CollectiveOrlando Board Gaming Weekly Meetup6:00PM – Thursday, Jan. 18
BABOK IIBA Tampa Bay Study GroupIIBA Tampa Bay7:00PM – Thursday, Jan. 18
One Piece ThursdaysSunshine Games7:00PM – Thursday, Jan. 18
FABulous ThursdaysSunshine Games7:00PM – Thursday, Jan. 18
Fingerboard MeetupIndica Cafe Events7:00PM – Thursday, Jan. 18
Palm Harbor Toastmasters Club #8248Toastmasters District 487:00PM – Thursday, Jan. 18
Yu-Gi-Oh TournamentBalance Martial Arts and Gaming7:00PM – Thursday, Jan. 18
Thursday chess at 54th Ave Kava House!TB Chess – Tampa Bay – St. Petersburg Chess Meetup Group7:00PM – Thursday, Jan. 18
Smartphone Trivia Game Show at Wilders PizzaGame Night Meetup for Trivia in Tampa, Sarasota, Venice7:00PM – Thursday, Jan. 18
Dungeons and Dragons with DonavanUnlucky Roll Cafe Board Game Meetup7:00PM – Thursday, Jan. 18
Live streaming production and talentLive streaming production and talent7:00PM – Thursday, Jan. 18
Clearwater Beach Moonset/Sunrise – Blue Hour Long ExposuresNight & Long Exposure Photography6:00AM – Thursday, Jan. 25
Tampa Geek BreakfastEmerging Tech Leaders Tampa Bay8:00AM – Thursday, Jan. 25
Unconventional Path to Marketing Success: A Guide for Non-TraditionalistsTech Success Network12:00PM – Thursday, Jan. 25
Unconventional Path to Marketing Success: A Guide for Non-TraditionalistsCareer Success Academy12:00PM – Thursday, Jan. 25
Unconventional Path to Marketing Success: A Guide for Non-TraditionalistsFront End Creatives12:00PM – Thursday, Jan. 25
Unconventional Path to Marketing Success: A Guide for Non-TraditionalistsTampa Cybersecurity Training12:00PM – Thursday, Jan. 25
DUG Tampa January Power Meetup : Explore Fabric & Power BIDUG Power Platform & Dynamics 365 – Tampa1:00PM – Thursday, Jan. 25
Network and Learn: How To Generate Leads With LinkedInOrlando Social Media Enthusiasts1:00PM – Thursday, Jan. 25
Using ML to optimize business outcomesData, Cloud and AI in Tampa3:30PM – Thursday, Jan. 25
B2B Networking Happy Hour January 2024Business-2-Beers Networking Club4:00PM – Thursday, Jan. 25
Affording Business Insurance in this EconomySuncoast Credit Union Micro Enterprise Development Meetup5:00PM – Thursday, Jan. 25
101 – Down the Rabbit Hole into a Web3 WonderlandTampa Bay Web3 Frens6:00PM – Thursday, Jan. 25
TBDEG – Clean CodeTampa Bay Data Engineering Group6:00PM – Thursday, Jan. 25
The Silent Patient – by Alex MichaelidesMystery and Thriller St Pete Book Club6:00PM – Thursday, Jan. 25
January Book Club – “Yes Means Yes” by Jaclyn Friedman & Jessica ValentiFeminist Book Club – Tampa & St Pete6:30PM – Thursday, Jan. 25
Tampa Writers Alliance Poetry GroupTampa Writers Alliance6:30PM – Thursday, Jan. 25
Relaxed Social for Young Entrepreneurs and Business LeadersYoung Entrepreneurs of America YEA Meetup Group6:30PM – Thursday, Jan. 25
3D Printing GuildTampa Hackerspace7:00PM – Thursday, Jan. 25
Operations Automation Office HoursTampa Robotic Process Automation Group7:00PM – Thursday, Jan. 25
Managing WordPress with Divi, The Events Calendar and MemberpressMakerspaces Pinellas Meetup Group7:00PM – Thursday, Jan. 25
WordPressTampa Bay Technology Center7:00PM – Thursday, Jan. 25
WordPress Monthly MeetupWordPress Clearwater FL7:00PM – Thursday, Jan. 25
Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid – Book ClubSomething Punny Ladies Book Club7:00PM – Thursday, Jan. 25
Weekly HacksHacktivate – Hackathon Meetup Group8:00PM – Thursday, Jan. 25
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Friday, January 26

Event name and localeGroupTime
Improve your communication, listening, and leadership skillsWinter Park Toastmasters – Learn while having FUN!7:15AM – Friday, Jan. 19
Caffeine & Connections: Friday Fuel for Black ProfessionalsPinellas County Black Business Meetup Group8:00AM – Friday, Jan. 19
A.C.T. Acquire Connections Today Morning Business Networking All Welcome!Entrepreneurs & Business Owners of Sarasota & Bradenton8:45AM – Friday, Jan. 19
Tampa Young Professionals Virtual Networking Friday Morning All WElCOMEYoung Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect!8:45AM – Friday, Jan. 19
A.C.T. Acquire Connections Today Morning Virtual Business NetworkingNetwork & Social – Orlando Networking Events8:45AM – Friday, Jan. 19
Networking over breakfastTampa Bay Networking and Events9:00AM – Friday, Jan. 19
Business over Breakfast ClearwaterTampa Bay Networking Meetings and Mixers9:00AM – Friday, Jan. 19
FBI ~ Friday Business Introductions at Largo Family RestaurantProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net9:00AM – Friday, Jan. 19
Online Networking with Brandon Biz ProsBrandon Biz Pros9:00AM – Friday, Jan. 19
Toastmasters – Improve Speaking Skills & Build ConfidenceChristian Professionals Network Tampa Bay9:30AM – Friday, Jan. 19
Ms. Biz Connectz- business leaders brainstorm togetherMs. Biz Connectz- business leaders brainstorming together10:00AM – Friday, Jan. 19
International Networking at McAlisters Deli every FridayTampa Bay Business Networking Meetings & Mixers11:30AM – Friday, Jan. 19
Friday International Business Introductions at McAlisters WestshoreProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:30AM – Friday, Jan. 19
Westshore Business Networking Lunch at McAlisters Deli Every Friday All WelcomeTampa Bay Networking and Events11:30AM – Friday, Jan. 19
International Professionals Networking MeetingTampa / St Pete Business Connections11:30AM – Friday, Jan. 19
Friday Business Introductions TampaTampa Bay Networking Meetings and Mixers11:30AM – Friday, Jan. 19
International Networking Westshore McAlisters DeliTampa Bay Business Networking Happy Hour/Meetings/Meet Up11:30AM – Friday, Jan. 19
International Networking at McAlisters Deli every FridayBusiness Professionals of Pinellas, Pasco & Hillsborough11:30AM – Friday, Jan. 19
International Professionals Networking MeetingTampa / St Pete Business Connections11:30AM – Friday, Jan. 19
Pokémon Tournament Battles for a Prize!Orlando Pokemon Tournament Meet up2:00PM – Friday, Jan. 19
WEEKLY FRIDAY NIGHT GAMING AT GAMER’S COMMANDBrandon Boardgamers5:00PM – Friday, Jan. 19
Board Game Night!Clermont Nerd Games5:00PM – Friday, Jan. 19
Lets Play Pokemon!Lake Mary Pokemon Meetup Group Lets Play5:00PM – Friday, Jan. 19
Friday Board Game NightTampa Gaming Guild5:30PM – Friday, Jan. 19
Taps & Drafts | Casual EDH/MtG Social NightNerd Night Out6:00PM – Friday, Jan. 19
MTG: Commander FNMCritical Hit Games6:00PM – Friday, Jan. 19
GROWTH MINDSETSelf-Perfected Orlando6:00PM – Friday, Jan. 19
Taps & Drafts | EDH/MtG Night | Centro YborNerdbrew Events7:00PM – Friday, Jan. 19
Modern FNMSunshine Games7:00PM – Friday, Jan. 19
World Meditation HourSt. Petersburg Group Meditation and Spiritual Insights7:00PM – Friday, Jan. 19
PVP Boardgame ShowdownUnlucky Roll Cafe Board Game Meetup7:00PM – Friday, Jan. 19
Friday Pokemon TournamentSunshine Games7:30PM – Friday, Jan. 19
Weekly MeetupPlant City Web Development Group8:00PM – Friday, Jan. 19
Regular weekly meetupPlant City Marketing Group8:00PM – Friday, Jan. 19
Friday night game nightIndica Cafe Events9:00PM – Friday, Jan. 19
International Networking at McAlisters Deli every FridayTampa Bay Business Networking Meetings & Mixers11:30PM – Friday, Jan. 19
Cyber Security Summit – Exclusive Complimentary AdmissionTampa Bay Generative AI Meetup7:30AM – Friday, Jan. 26
Tampa Cybersecurity SummitDefcon8137:30AM – Friday, Jan. 26
Exclusive Tampa Infragard Invitation to The Cybersecurity SummitTampa Bay InfraGard Meetup Group7:30AM – Friday, Jan. 26
Complimentary Admission to 5th Annual Official Cybersecurity Summit Jan 26GDG Tampa Bay7:30AM – Friday, Jan. 26
5th Annual Official Tampa Cybersecurity SummitSWFLSec – Southwest Florida Infosec Meetup7:30AM – Friday, Jan. 26
Exclusive Tampa Infragard Invitation to The Cybersecurity SummitTampa Bay InfraGard Meetup Group7:30AM – Friday, Jan. 26
Cyber Security Summit – Exclusive Complimentary AdmissionTampa Bay DevOps Meetup7:30AM – Friday, Jan. 26
5th Annual Official Tampa Cybersecurity SummitSpaceCoastSec – Space Coast’s Information Security Community7:30AM – Friday, Jan. 26
FOURTH Friday WordPress Collaboration Meetup – January 2024West Orlando WordPress Meetup8:00AM – Friday, Jan. 26
Focused conversation for documentariansWrite the Docs Florida8:30AM – Friday, Jan. 26
Kicking off 2024 With George Guffey of Tripod MotivationBusiness Strategy Network9:30AM – Friday, Jan. 26
RANDOM EUCHRE TOURNAMENTCastaways Euchre Club6:00PM – Friday, Jan. 26
Learn to Play Flamecraft at Meeple Movers Board Game CafeMeeple Movers Gaming Group6:00PM – Friday, Jan. 26
Dinner and lively conversation at Bascom’s Chop HouseFree Thinkers Dinner Club6:30PM – Friday, Jan. 26
Shut Up & Write!® GulfportShut Up & Write!® St. Petersburg6:30PM – Friday, Jan. 26
MakerFX Makerspace 3D Printing GuildMakerFX Makerspace7:00PM – Friday, Jan. 26
3D Printing Hang Out3D Printing Orlando7:00PM – Friday, Jan. 26
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Saturday, January 27

Event name and localeGroupTime
Yu-Gi-Oh TournamentBalance Martial Arts and Gaming7:00PM – Thursday, Jan. 18
First-Time Home Buyer’s WebinarSWFL Home Academy7:00PM – Thursday, Jan. 18
Pokémon Tournament Battles for a Prize!Orlando Pokemon Tournament Meet up2:00PM – Friday, Jan. 19
Lets Play Pokemon!Lake Mary Pokemon Meetup Group Lets Play5:00PM – Friday, Jan. 19
Wake Up and Think Clearly Saturday morning share and discuss.Central Florida Philosophy Meetup7:00AM – Saturday, Jan. 20
Saturday Chess at Wholefoods in Midtown, TampaChess Republic9:30AM – Saturday, Jan. 20
Coffee, Board Games, & ScrabbleUnlucky Roll Cafe Board Game Meetup10:00AM – Saturday, Jan. 20
Weekly WorkshopPinellas Community Code Workshop12:00PM – Saturday, Jan. 20
Winning The Week – 1st MeetWinning The Week12:00PM – Saturday, Jan. 20
FREE Fab Lab OrientationSuncoast Makers1:30PM – Saturday, Jan. 20
Y Read: Book Read AloudLibrary Book Clubs – OCLS1:30PM – Saturday, Jan. 20
Community Hang-out NightNerdbrew Events6:00PM – Saturday, Jan. 20
Free Spanish classes every day!Free Spanish Classes – Tampa – Spanish Speaking Meetup7:00PM – Saturday, Jan. 20
Yu-Gi-Oh Evening TournamentSunshine Games7:00PM – Saturday, Jan. 20
Tampa Nerd Online Hang-out & Game Night!Nerd Night Out7:00PM – Saturday, Jan. 20
The Florida Landscapef22 – Central Florida Photography Workshops8:00AM – Saturday, Jan. 27
Landscape & Nature Photography @ Ft. DeSoto Beach (Free)Tampa Bay Photo Walks9:30AM – Saturday, Jan. 27
Wood Shop Lathe 101 (Members Only)Tampa Hackerspace10:00AM – Saturday, Jan. 27
🌐 SAT 1/27 at 10 AM ONLINE PHOTOGRAPHY CRITIQUE PROGRAMThe Art Of Photography – Tampa/St. Pete Chapter10:00AM – Saturday, Jan. 27
Gasparilla Pirate Festival (Free Admission)Ready, Set, Connect! – Orlando10:00AM – Saturday, Jan. 27
Open Fly @ LithiaTampa Bay Drone Club10:00AM – Saturday, Jan. 27
Midjourney Basics: Intro & FAQ with A.I. Creative Compass!Midjourney A.I. Art Meetup Group11:00AM – Saturday, Jan. 27
Geeks Go Exploring At Bicentennial Park, After LunchGeekocracy!11:00AM – Saturday, Jan. 27
Bravo Group Campaign ContinuesOviedo Middle Aged Gamers (OMAG)11:00AM – Saturday, Jan. 27
Adventures in Eberron, a D&D Campaign with J at Meeple Movers Board Game CafeMeeple Movers Role-Playing Games (RPG) Group12:00PM – Saturday, Jan. 27
January- N. Pinellas Book ClubTampa Bay Coalition of Reason – dissolved12:00PM – Saturday, Jan. 27
3D PrintingThe Maker Team – Plant City1:00PM – Saturday, Jan. 27
High Performance Leadership PreviewOrlando New Entrepreneurship Connections1:00PM – Saturday, Jan. 27
Board Game Day at deBineDrunk’n Meeples the Social Tabletop (Board) Gamers1:00PM – Saturday, Jan. 27
Gasparilla Pirate ParadeThe Art Of Photography – Tampa/St. Pete Chapter2:00PM – Saturday, Jan. 27
Painting Get TogetherOrlando Adventurer’s Guild2:00PM – Saturday, Jan. 27
Blood and Plunder at Nerdy NeedsTampa Bay Wargaming Society4:00PM – Saturday, Jan. 27
Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-earth CampaignMeeple Movers Gaming Group5:00PM – Saturday, Jan. 27
Panera Bread Altamonte SpringsInformation Technology Orlando Group6:00PM – Saturday, Jan. 27
Monthly Meet the MOC-ersPort Charlotte Adult Fans of Lego Meetup Group7:00PM – Saturday, Jan. 27
Group Outing- Tabletop Gaming! (New Location)Gaming.net8:00PM – Saturday, Jan. 27
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Sunday, January 28

Event name and localeGroupTime
Pokémon Tournament Battles for a Prize!Orlando Pokemon Tournament Meet up2:00PM – Friday, Jan. 19
Lets Play Pokemon!Lake Mary Pokemon Meetup Group Lets Play5:00PM – Friday, Jan. 19
The Time Is Now- Learn to MeditateSt. Petersburg Group Meditation and Spiritual Insights10:00AM – Saturday, Jan. 20
The Time Is Now: Learn to MeditateBrandon Meditation for Wellness Meetup10:00AM – Saturday, Jan. 20
Sunday Morning Qigong at Rivercrest Park [In-Person Class]Tampa Qigong and Daoist Meditation9:00AM – Sunday, Jan. 21
Warhammer 40KClermont Nerd Games11:00AM – Sunday, Jan. 21
Board Games at Big Storm in OdessaBeyond Catan, A Group of Board Game Geeks12:00PM – Sunday, Jan. 21
Venice Strategy Board GamersBoard Games and Card Games in Sarasota & Bradenton12:00PM – Sunday, Jan. 21
Be Your Own Hero & Remember Who You Are – Mastering the Ego & Its ShadowLiberate From Hate – Master Your Ego & Its Shadow-Tampa/StP1:00PM – Sunday, Jan. 21
Sunday Chess at Grassroots Kava House in YborChess Republic2:00PM – Sunday, Jan. 21
D&D Adventurers League at Critical Hit GamesTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!2:00PM – Sunday, Jan. 21
D&D Adventurers LeagueCritical Hit Games2:00PM – Sunday, Jan. 21
Sunday Pokemon LeagueSunshine Games4:00PM – Sunday, Jan. 21
Sunday Game DayDrunk’n Meeples West Pasco (Boardgames)4:30PM – Sunday, Jan. 21
Lankhmar: City of AdventureBrandon and Seffner area AD&D and OSR Group5:00PM – Sunday, Jan. 21
Gospel Karaoke and Bible StudyIndica Cafe Events6:00PM – Sunday, Jan. 21
Swing Dance Sunday at the Torpedo RoomThe Greater Tampa Bay Dance Meetup Group6:00PM – Sunday, Jan. 21
🕺 Lindy Hop/East Coast Swing Lesson & Social Sunday in TampaTampa Bay Social Dancing (Latin, swing, country & ballroom)6:00PM – Sunday, Jan. 21
Open Game NightUnlucky Roll Cafe Board Game Meetup6:00PM – Sunday, Jan. 21
A Duck Presents NB Movie NightNerd Night Out7:00PM – Sunday, Jan. 21
Hidden Gems Night, Presented by A Duck!Nerdbrew Events7:00PM – Sunday, Jan. 21
Healing from Trauma: A Free Support Group for Abuse and Narcissism SurvivorsHelping You Heal with Drea Stone8:00PM – Sunday, Jan. 21
NerdBrew Karaoke @ MacDinton’s!Nerdbrew Events9:30PM – Sunday, Jan. 21
NerdBrew Karaoke @ MacDinton’s!Nerd Night Out9:30PM – Sunday, Jan. 21
After Gasparilla Cleanup – Hyde Park and Bayshore AreaTampa Volunteers8:00AM – Sunday, Jan. 28
Dunedin CausewaySuncoast Drone Club9:00AM – Sunday, Jan. 28
Hillsborough State Park HikeWicked Fun Outdoor Adventure & Social Group9:30AM – Sunday, Jan. 28
🌐 SUN 1/28 at 10 AM ONLINE PHOTOGRAPHY CRITIQUE PROGRAMThe Art Of Photography – Tampa/St. Pete Chapter10:00AM – Sunday, Jan. 28
CNC Router-Engraved-MillingMakerspaces Pinellas Meetup Group12:00PM – Sunday, Jan. 28
Writing Meet-Up: Let’s Hang Out and Write!Prose Society Writers Group12:00PM – Sunday, Jan. 28
RLHHC Community Share SundayRakhma Love & Harmony Holistic Center, Inc.12:30PM – Sunday, Jan. 28
RPG: Pathfinder Extinction Curse Bk2 “Legacy of the Lost God”Meeple Movers Role-Playing Games (RPG) Group12:30PM – Sunday, Jan. 28
Monthly Gaming at the DELAND Library!Board Gamers of West Volusia12:30PM – Sunday, Jan. 28
Woodshop Safety (Members Only)Tampa Hackerspace1:00PM – Sunday, Jan. 28
Game Day at Southern BrewingGeekocracy!1:00PM – Sunday, Jan. 28
Intelligent Discussions — TOPIC = The Meaning of Life, Why are we Here?Riverview Intellectual Discussions Meetup Group1:00PM – Sunday, Jan. 28
4TH SUNDAY OF THE MONTH BOARDGAMING AT NERDY NEEDSBrandon Boardgamers1:00PM – Sunday, Jan. 28
Entrepreneur Classes PreviewOrlando New Entrepreneurship Connections1:00PM – Sunday, Jan. 28
January Book ClubOne Fantasy At A Time1:00PM – Sunday, Jan. 28
Meet and Chat, Practice Some FrenchFrench Club of Saint Petersburg1:30PM – Sunday, Jan. 28
Come knock down some pins with us! 🎳🎳🎳Friends of Europe Travel Club2:00PM – Sunday, Jan. 28
Sunday paddle Finding Dolphin-Manatees in Old Tampa Bay-Opt’l Getaway afterpartyOutdoor Fun-Tampa Bay Lets Bike-Kayak-Hike-Camp-Swim andMore2:00PM – Sunday, Jan. 28
Keys From the Golden Vault (tier 2, lvl 9 preferred)Orlando Adventurer’s Guild2:00PM – Sunday, Jan. 28
Chocolate Cake ExtravaganzaInverness Foodie Friends Fiesta2:00PM – Sunday, Jan. 28
Ellas american folk art cafe n live musicGirls Just Wanna Have Fun ( ages30plus)girls only group2:30PM – Sunday, Jan. 28
Managing and Reversing Type 2 Diabetes with Nutrition and LifestyleTampa Diabetes Lifestyle Meetup Group3:00PM – Sunday, Jan. 28
The Queer Qomedy QueensTampa Bay : Buddytown Network for Queer Women4:00PM – Sunday, Jan. 28
Alphabet Soup 2024 | Finding Letters in the World Around UsFlorida Center for Creative Photography5:00PM – Sunday, Jan. 28
Let’s Learn to Turn Pens!Tampa Hackerspace6:00PM – Sunday, Jan. 28
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About this list

How do I put this list together? It’s largely automated. I have a collection of Python scripts in a Jupyter Notebook that scrapes Meetup and Eventbrite for events in categories that I consider to be “tech,” “entrepreneur,” and “nerd.” The result is a checklist that I review. I make judgment calls and uncheck any items that I don’t think fit on this list.

In addition to events that my scripts find, I also manually add events when their organizers contact me with their details.

What goes into this list? I prefer to cast a wide net, so the list includes events that would be of interest to techies, nerds, and entrepreneurs. It includes (but isn’t limited to) events that fall under any of these categories:

  • Programming, DevOps, systems administration, and testing
  • Tech project management / agile processes
  • Video, board, and role-playing games
  • Book, philosophy, and discussion clubs
  • Tech, business, and entrepreneur networking events
  • Toastmasters and other events related to improving your presentation and public speaking skills, because nerds really need to up their presentation game
  • Sci-fi, fantasy, and other genre fandoms
  • Self-improvement, especially of the sort that appeals to techies
  • Anything I deem geeky