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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