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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