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Tampa Bay tech, entrepreneur, and nerd events list (Monday, October 7 – Sunday, October 13, 2024)

Here’s what’s happening in the thriving tech scene in Tampa Bay and surrounding areas for the week of Monday, October 7 through Sunday, October 13, 2024! This list includes both in-person and online events.

Note that each item in the list includes:

✅ When the event will take place

✅ What the event is

✅ Where the event will take place

✅ Who is holding the event

This week’s events

Monday, October 7

Event name and location Group Time
Downtown St. Pete Business Networking Connection Lunch~ All Welcome< JOIN In!
The Sourdough Co.
RGA Networking Professional Business Networking 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM EDT
Business Networking Meeting
Online
Christian Professionals Network Tampa Bay 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT
Intro to Mobile Videography (FREE for Hillsborough County residents)
TBCN Media Center
Tampa Bay Community Network 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM EDT
Jules Gibson: Legacy to Leadership
Station 2 Innovation Center
Entrepreneurs & Startups – Bradenton Networking & Education 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM EDT
Casual Pokemon League at Nerdy Needs
Nerdy Needs
Tampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more! 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Toast of Lakewood Ranch Toastmasters Club
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall
Toastmasters District 48 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM EDT
Stirling Toastmasters Club #7461614 | Public Speaking & Leadership Development
Online
Toastmasters District 48 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
Board Game Night at Armada Games
Armada Games
Tampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more! 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
Monday Chess! At Driftwood Kava and Roastery
Driftwood Kava & Roastery St. Pete
TB Chess – Tampa Bay – St. Petersburg Chess Meetup Group 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
NSFW Trivia
The Winner’s Circle
Adventure Group of Central Florida 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
DigiMondays
Sunshine Games | Magic the Gathering, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!
Sunshine Games 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM EDT
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Tuesday, October 8

Event name and location Group Time
v-Lean Coffee
Online
Tampa Bay Agile 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM EDT
Venice Area Toastmasters Club #5486
Online
Toastmasters District 48 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM EDT
Resume Renovation
Online
Career Success Academy 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT
The Soft Side of Product Management – Tampa Bay Product Group
Vaco Tampa Skycenter
Tampa Bay Product Group 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
Weekly Open Make Night
4931 W Nassau St
Tampa Hackerspace 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Disney Lorcana Night
Critical Hit Games
Critical Hit Games 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM EDT
Hobby Night
Critical Hit Games
Critical Hit Games 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM EDT
Magic: The Gathering Night at Felicitous
Felicitous (on 42nd)
Tampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more! 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
Meet & Greet at O’Keefe’s Family Restaurant
O’Keefe’s Family Restaurant
Florida Center for Creative Photography 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM EDT
Pinellas Writers and Authors Weekly Meeting (Online/Zoom)
Online
Pinellas Writers Group 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Advance Resin 3D Printing
MakerSpace Clearwater
Makerspaces Pinellas Meetup Group 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
Learn About Podcasting and How to Monetize Your Interest!
McAlisters Deli
Tampa eMarketing Groups 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
Guest Speaker Seminar for Young Entrepreneurs & Business Leaders
Cres Community
Young Entrepreneurs of America YEA Meetup Group 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
Florida Podcasters Association General Meeting!!!
McAlisters
Florida Podcasters Association 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
Loner Seekers Euchre – Tampa
Gaspars Patio Bar & Grille
Loner Seekers Euchre – Tampa 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM EDT
October Poetry Harvest: Sharing Autumn’s Verse
Vino Bistro of Sarasota
Their Eyes Were Watching Books – Classic Book Meetup 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
Panera Bread
Book Club – Clermont and Winter Garden 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
Weekday Writing Get Down
The Writers Room
We Write Here Black and Women of Color Writing Group 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
Woodshop Safety (Members Only)
Tampa Hackerspace West
Tampa Hackerspace 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
Creative Speaking
Roots To Crown
Creative Speaking St Pete 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Dunedin Toastmasters – Guests Welcome
Unity Community Church
Dunedin Toastmasters 2166 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
Horus Heresy Open Play
Critical Hit Games
Critical Hit Games 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
D&D Adventurers League at Armada Games
Armada Games
Tampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more! 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM EDT
Yu-Gi-Oh Evening Tournament
Sunshine Games | Magic the Gathering, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!
Sunshine Games 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM EDT
St. Pete Beers ‘n Board Games Meetup for Young Adults
Pinellas Ale Works Brewery
St. Pete Beers ‘n Board Games for Young Adults 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
Trivia Night – Moose Lodge 2117 Smartphone Trivia Game Show
Moose Lodge
Game Night Meetup for Trivia in Tampa, Sarasota, Venice 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
Trivia Night with Trivia Nation
Irish 31 Pub House & Eatery
Trivia Night at Irish 31 Seminole 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
AMA – Ask Me Anything Related to Photography, Computers and Software
O’Keefe’s Family Restaurant
Florida Center for Creative Photography 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Boards & Bones
SpookEasy Lounge
Nerd Night Out 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
Nic At Nite – Weekly Movie Night
Online
Nerdbrew Events 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM EDT
Lorcana Draft
Critical Hit Games
Critical Hit Games 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM EDT
Online Event: Shut Up & Write on Zoom
Online
Shut Up & Write!® Tampa 7:45 PM to 9:15 PM EDT
Joker: Folie à Deux (2024)
AMC Sundial 20
Otakus Nerds and Geeks 7:50 PM to 9:50 PM EDT
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Wednesday, October 9

Event name and location Group Time
World Toasters Hybrid Meeting
Disney University
Toastmasters Division E 7:05 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Grow Your Business with focused Referral Networking
Sons of Italy Lodge
BNI Tampa -Referral based networking 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM EDT
NPI St. Pete Sunrise Chapter – Exchange Qualified Business Referrals
St Petersburg Yacht Club
Network Professionals Inc. of South Pinellas (NPI) 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM EDT
NPI Profit Partners Chapter – Exchange Qualified Business Referrals
Panera Bread
Network Professionals Inc. of South Pinellas (NPI) 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM EDT
Tampa Highrisers Toastmasters
Hyde Park United Methodist Church
Toastmasters District 48 7:45 AM to 8:45 AM EDT
NPI North St. Pete Networkers Chapter – Exchange Qualified Business Referrals
Carrabas Italian Grill
Network Professionals Inc. of South Pinellas (NPI) 11:30 AM to 12:45 PM EDT
Make It Count: Designing a Strong First Impression Above the Fold
Online
Tampa SEO and Digital Marketing Meetup with Steve Scott 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM EDT
Mah Jongg gathering at Deb’s House
Online
SRQ Newbie Mahjong Gathering 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM EDT
Inspiring Authors & Book Immersion Meetup
Online
Lady Lake Memoir Writing Meetup Group 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM EDT
Social “Hump Day” Wednesdays
Online
Social Entrepreneurs Networking Group 2:15 PM to 4:15 PM EDT
SwanCitySec Meetup
Craft + Kitchen
Central Florida CitySec 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Wednesday Night Gaming
Nerdy Needs
Brandon Boardgamers 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
Bay pines toastmaster’s hybrid meeting
C. W. Bill Young VA Medical Center
Bay Pines Toastmasters 5:15 PM to 6:30 PM EDT
Wednesday Board Game Night
Bridge Center
Tampa Gaming Guild 5:30 PM to 11:00 PM EDT
Felicitous Game Night w/Heritage Dim Sum
Felicitous (on 42nd)
Tampa Game Nights 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
Manila Eats Dinner Meetup
Manila Eats
Tampa Bay Foodies Club 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM EDT
Workshop: Accessibility for Designers
Computer Coach Training Center
Tampa Bay UX Group 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Hobby Night – Minis Painting Tips & Tricks at Armada Games
Armada Games
Tampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more! 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
Board Game Night
Critical Hit Games
Critical Hit Games 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM EDT
Casual Commander Wednesdays
Sunshine Games | Magic the Gathering, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!
Sunshine Games 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM EDT
Adult Dungeons & Dragons Wednesdays
Conworlds Emporium
Tarpon Springs Pop Culture & Gaming Meetup 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Great Big Trivia Wednesdays @ Terra Ceia Bay Country Club Palmetto 6-8PM
Terra Ceia Bay Country Club
South Florida Poker, Music & Entertainment Group 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
Tampa Bay Inventors Council – www.tbic.us bi-monthly Meetup
Online
Tampa Bay Inventors Council – www.TampaBayInventors.org 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles – MIDWAY
Inner Compass Brewing Company
The Weirder Things Book Club 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
Tampa Writers Alliance Critique Group
Online
Tampa Writers Alliance 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
Castaways Euchre Club
The Hanger Restaurant & Flight Lounge
Hosted By Castaways Euchre Club 6:50 PM to 8:50 PM EDT
Carrollwood Toastmasters Meetings meet In-Person and Online
Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library
Toastmasters District 48 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
Hispanic Professional Business Networking en Español (in Spanish)
Online
Exito Empresarial Hispano Hispanic Networking Meetup Group 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
Apopka Foliage Toastmasters
Online
Apopka Foliage Toastmasters 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
Story Games Night: Fedora Noir & Someone Has Died
Black Harbor Gaming
St Pete and Pinellas Tabletop RPG Group 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
MtG Modern Constructed at Armada Games
Armada Games
Tampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more! 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM EDT
Games & Grog @ The Grove SoHo!
Grove Soho
Nerdbrew Events 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
New Beginnings & Old Rivalries
Online
Central Florida AD&D (1st ed.) Grognards Guild 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM EDT
How to Express Yourself and Connect with People
Online
Professionals Meetup For Networking And Social Skillsets 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
Games & Grog (Social Game Night in SoHo)
Grove Soho
Nerd Night Out 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
Cardfight Vanguard!! OverDress Weekly
Sunshine Games | Magic the Gathering, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!
Sunshine Games 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM EDT
Trivia at Blind Goat
Online
Gen Geek 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM EDT
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Thursday, October 10

Event name and location Group Time
NPI Bayview Chapter – Exchange Qualified Business Referrals
11 Central Ave
Network Professionals Inc. of South Pinellas (NPI) 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM EDT
Tackle it in Ten – Entrepreneur Roundtables
Dunedin Chamber of Commerce
Entrepreneur Round Table 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM EDT
Entrepreneur Roundtable to SPARK Ideas & Build Growth
Dunedin Chamber of Commerce
Clearwater Entrepreneurs’ Round Table 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM EDT
NPI Power Lunch – Exchange Qualified Business Referrals
Carrabas Italian Grill
Network Professionals Inc. of South Pinellas (NPI) 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM EDT
RGA’s Founders & Amplify Clearwater Partnership meeting ~ All Welcome, JOIN in.
Chili’s Grill & Bar
RGA Networking Professional Business Networking 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM EDT
Tech Career Opportunities Await: Breaking In
Online
Tampa Cybersecurity Training 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EDT
Sarasota Speakers Exchange Toastmasters
Online
Toastmasters District 48 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EDT
Commander Open Play Night at Armada Games
Armada Games
Tampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more! 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
Online Event: Shut Up & Write!® Your Life Story (on Zoom)
Online
Shut Up & Write!® St. Petersburg 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM EDT
Questions and Answers Round Table Session – Bring your questions or Problems
Online
Online eBay e-comm Selling Success Englewood FL, Raleigh NC 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM EDT
Gulfport Scrabble and Social
The Drunken Taco
Gulfport Scrabblers and Social 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM EDT
Thursday Night Gaming
3407 Lithia Pinecrest Rd
Brandon Boardgamers 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM EDT
Codebase Resurrection: Revive and Refactor with AI
Entrepreneur Collaborative Center (ECC)
Tampa Java User Group 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM EDT
Omni Toastmasters Club 6861
Online
Toastmasters Divisions C & D 5:45 PM to 7:00 PM EDT
Tampa M365 – Social @ Magnanimous
Magnanimous Brewing
Tampa M365 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
Tampa Power Platform – Social @ Magnanimous
Magnanimous Brewing
Tampa Power Platform 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
Warhammer Night
Critical Hit Games
Critical Hit Games 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM EDT
The Fallen Lands
2103 Laceflower Dr
Brandon and Seffner area AD&D and OSR Group 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM EDT
Game Night at Conworlds Emporium
Conworlds Emporium
Tarpon Springs Pop Culture & Gaming Meetup 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Writing Meet-Up: Let’s Get to Work!
The Study Wine & Beer Lounge St. Pete
Prose Society Writers Group 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Unmasking the Theatrics: 10 Behaviors Holding Back Kanban Teams
Online
Tampa Bay Women in Agile 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
Writing Meetup
HotWax Coffee Shop, Kava Bar & Tap House
Tampa Free Writing Group 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
Girls Who Code for Grades 6-12
4935 W Nassau St
Tampa Hackerspace 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Networking Session 1.0
The Edge Rooftop Bar above Epicurean hotel
Accounting Finance Data Professionals 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Woodshop Tool Sign Off-Jointer, Planer, & Bandsaw (Members Only)
Tampa Hackerspace West
Tampa Hackerspace 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Quarterly Update and Community Planning
Bitcoin Bay Foundation
Tampa Bay Bitcoin 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Palm Harbor Toastmasters Club #8248
1500 16th St
Toastmasters District 48 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
[LIVE] Monster Learn-To-Trade: Daily Training
Online
[LIVE] Monster Learn-To-Trade Crypto 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
Understanding People – Knowing Whom You Can Trust
Online
Communication Skills for Career Advancement Group 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
Smartphone Trivia Game Show at Wilders Pizza
Wilder’s Pizza
Game Night Meetup for Trivia in Tampa, Sarasota, Venice 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
One Piece Thursdays
Sunshine Games | Magic the Gathering, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!
Sunshine Games 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
Dungeons and Dragons with Donavan
Unlucky Roll Cafe
Unlucky Roll Cafe Board Game Meetup 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
FABulous Thursdays
Sunshine Games | Magic the Gathering, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!
Sunshine Games 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM EDT
Pathfinder Society
Critical Hit Games
Critical Hit Games 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
“Smoke Gets in Your Eyes & Other Lessons from the Crematory” by Caitlin Doughty
Siesta Key Wines
SRQ Ladies Book Club 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert – Book Club
Panera Bread
Something Punny Ladies Book Club 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Live streaming production and talent
124 S Ring Ave
Live streaming production and talent 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
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Friday, October 11

Event name and location Group Time
Virtual “2nd Fridays” Lean Coffee Orlando
Online
Agile Orlando 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM EDT
Caffeine & Connections: Friday Fuel for Black Professionals
Online
Pinellas County Black Business Meetup Group 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM EDT
Tampa Young Professionals Virtual Networking Friday Morning All WElCOME
Online
St. Petersburg Business Networking 8:45 AM to 10:15 AM EDT
Online Networking with Brandon Biz Pros
Online
Brandon Biz Pros 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Local Stories Live! Hillsborough County
2101 E Palm Ave
Suncoast Credit Union Micro Enterprise Development Meetup 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
NETWORKING SKILLS VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: Confidently Create More Connections!
Online
Beast Mode Networking Orlando 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT
Toastmasters – Improve Speaking Skills & Build Confidence
Online
Christian Professionals Network Tampa Bay 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM EDT
Ms. Biz Connectz- business leaders brainstorm together
Online
Ms. Biz Connectz- business leaders brainstorming together 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT
Business Networking Tampa at McAlisters across from International Plaza JOIN IN!
McAlister’s Deli
RGA Networking Professional Business Networking 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM EDT
TBUX Virtual: Portfolio Share & Review
Online
Tampa Bay UX Group 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EDT
Friday Board Game Night
Bridge Club
Tampa Gaming Guild 5:30 PM to 11:00 PM EDT
MTG: Commander FNM
Critical Hit Games
Critical Hit Games 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM EDT
Taps & Drafts | Casual EDH/MtG Social Night
Industrious
Nerd Night Out 6:00 PM to 11:45 PM EDT
Sarasota True Crime Club: 2022 University of Idaho Murders
Lakewood Ranch Main Street 8131 Lakewood ranch main street lakewood ranch florida 34202
Sarasota True Crime Meetup 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
Join our Facebook group!
Online
The Pinellas County Young “Professionals” 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Taps & Drafts | EDH/MtG Night | Event Moves Each Week!
Studio Movie Grill Tampa
Nerdbrew Events 7:00 PM to 11:45 PM EDT
Modern FNM
Sunshine Games | Magic the Gathering, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!
Sunshine Games 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM EDT
Friday Pokemon Tournament
Sunshine Games | Magic the Gathering, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!
Sunshine Games 7:30 PM to 11:30 PM EDT
Friday night game night
Indica Cafe Tampa Bay’s First & Greatest CBD Lounge
Indica Cafe Events Friday, October 11, 2024 at 9:00 PM to Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 12:00 AM EDT
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Saturday, October 12

Event name and location Group Time
Machine Shop Milling 101 (Members Only)
Tampa Hackerspace
Tampa Hackerspace 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT
Saturday Chess at Wholefoods in Midtown, Tampa
Whole Foods Market
Chess Republic 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM EDT
Workday – Make a Better Space!
Tampa Hackerspace
Tampa Hackerspace 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT
Winning The Week – 1st Meet
Sage Biscuit Cafe
Winning The Week 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM EDT
Potluck Picnic & Group Games
John Chesnut Sr. Park
Geekocracy! 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM EDT
Twilight Imperium 4 – with POK & Codex
Anson on Palmer Ranch
Sarasota Strategy Board Game League 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM EDT
Table read screenplays
Town ‘N Country Regional Public Library
Screenwriters of Tomorrow (SOT) Critique Meetup 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM EDT
FREE Fab Lab Orientation
Faulhaber Fab Lab
Suncoast Makers 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM EDT
D&D (5e) @ Black Harbor Gaming (FULL)
Black Harbor Gaming
St Pete and Pinellas Tabletop RPG Group 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM EDT
Socrates Café (Philosophy)
Clearwater Public Library
Clearwater Socrates Café 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM EDT
Game Night 2nd Saturday of each Month 4 – 10 PM
7343 Conch Blvd
Seminole Isle Board Games & Fun Group 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
Monthly Bitcoin: Q and A
Online
Bitcoin Orlando 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM EDT
St. Pete Arthouse Cinema Club-Sugarcane
Green Light Cinema
St. Pete Arthouse Cinema Club 4:45 PM to 7:00 PM EDT
Trivia Night
Chill Cawfee
Cawfee (Coffee) and conversations 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM EDT
Golf Group – Star Wars: Force & Destiny & One-Shots
Online
Oviedo Middle Aged Gamers (OMAG) 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
Community Hang-out Night
Online
Nerdbrew Events 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Golf Group – RPG One-Shots
Online
Oviedo Middle Aged Gamers (OMAG) 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
Yu-Gi-Oh Evening Tournament
Sunshine Games | Magic the Gathering, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!
Sunshine Games 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM EDT
Tampa Nerd Online Hang-out & Game Night!
Online
Nerd Night Out 7:00 PM to 11:30 PM EDT
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Sunday, October 13

Event name and location Group Time
9 AM CRITICAL THINKERS SUNDAY Meetup AT Sarasota Art Museum
1001 S Tamiami Trail
Suncoast Critical Thinking Discussion Group 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT
SUN 10/13 at 10 AM ONLINE PHOTOGRAPHY CRITIQUE PROGRAM
Online
The Art Of Photography – Tampa/St. Pete Chapter 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT
Libby’s Extra CRITICAL THINKERS SUNDAY Meetup Event
Libby’s Cafe & Bar
Suncoast Critical Thinking Discussion Group 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT
3D Printing basics
MakerSpace Clearwater
Makerspaces Pinellas Meetup Group 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EDT
2nd Sunday Board Games at Liquid Garage
The Liquid Garage Co.
Beyond Catan, A Group of Board Game Geeks 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM EDT
Modern Board Games and Social
Dented Keg Ale Works
Drunk’n Meeples the Social Tabletop (Board) Gamers 1:00 PM to 6:30 PM EDT
2ND SUNDAY OF THE MONTH BOARDGAMING AT NERDY NEEDS
Nerdy Needs
Brandon Boardgamers 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
NNO Book Club: The Once and Future Witches
Clear Sky Draught Haus
Nerd Night Out 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM EDT
D&D Adventurers League at Critical Hit Games
Critical Hit Games
Tampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more! 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM EDT
D&D Adventurers League
Critical Hit Games
Critical Hit Games 2:00 PM to 7:30 PM EDT
Sunday Chess at Wholefoods in Midtown, Tampa
Whole Foods Market
Chess Republic 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM EDT
3D scanning
MakerSpace Clearwater
Makerspaces Pinellas Meetup Group 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM EDT
Pt. 2 of laser training- learning how to use Lightburn.
MakerSpace Clearwater
Makerspaces Pinellas Meetup Group 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM EDT
Sunday Pokemon League
Sunshine Games | Magic the Gathering, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!
Sunshine Games 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
Lankhmar: City of Adventure
Nerdy Needs
Brandon and Seffner area AD&D and OSR Group 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Sew Awesome! (Textile Arts & Crafts)
Tampa Hackerspace West
Tampa Hackerspace 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
Continuing adventures in the setting of Symbaroum.
Online
St Pete and Pinellas Tabletop RPG Group 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM EDT
Creatures of the Night at ZooTampa
Lowry Park Zoo
Geekocracy! 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
A Duck Presents NB Movie Night
Discord.io/Nerdbrew
Nerd Night Out 7:00 PM to 11:30 PM EDT
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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 (Monday, September 23 – Sunday, September 29, 2024)

Here’s what’s happening in the thriving tech scene in Tampa Bay and surrounding areas for the week of Monday, September 23 through Sunday, September 29, 2024! This list includes both in-person and online events.

Note that each item in the list includes:

✅ When the event will take place

✅ What the event is

✅ Where the event will take place

✅ Who is holding the event

This week’s events

Monday, September 23

Event name and location Group Time
InfoSec World
Disney Coronado Springs Resort
Tampa Bay InfraGard Meetup Group Monday, September 23, 2024 at 7:00 AM to Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 6:00 PM EDT
Business Networking Meeting
Online
Christian Professionals Network Tampa Bay 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT
Downtown St. Pete Business Networking Connection Lunch~ All Welcome< JOIN In!
The Sourdough Co.
RGA Networking Professional Business Networking 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM EDT
Intro to Mobile Videography (FREE for Hillsborough County residents)
TBCN Media Center
Tampa Bay Community Network 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM EDT
Radiant Ridge Toastmasters
Central Ridge Library
Toastmasters Division G 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM EDT
Speakeasy Toastmasters #4698
Online
Toastmasters District 48 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
Casual Pokemon League at Nerdy Needs
Nerdy Needs
Tampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more! 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Root w/Advanced Setup
Anson on Palmer Ranch
Sarasota Strategy Board Game League 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Monday Weekly Board Game Night! (Lazy Moon Colonial Location)
Lazy Moon Pizza
Board Game Meetup: Board Game Boxcar 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
MTG: Commander Night
Critical Hit Games
Critical Hit Games 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM EDT
Monday Feast & Game Night
Village Inn
Tampa Bay Tabletoppers 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM EDT
FREE Bar Poker at Gators Dockside Highland City
Gators Dockside -Highland City
Polk County Poker & Social Group 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM EDT
Three Bridges Brewing Trivia Night with the Smartphone Trivia Game Show
Three bridges brewing
Game Night Meetup for Trivia in Tampa, Sarasota, Venice 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
Entrepreneur Book Club Weekly Meetup – Live Reading & Elaboration
Online
Business Owners and Professionals 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Monday Chess! At Driftwood Kava and Roastery
Driftwood Kava & Roastery St. Pete
TB Chess – Tampa Bay – St. Petersburg Chess Meetup Group 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
Hidden Gems Night, Presented by A Duck!
Online
Nerdbrew Events 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM EDT
Virtual Event: Hiawassee Book Club
Online
Library Book Clubs – OCLS 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
ONLINE: Stoicism and Ontology, Part 2
Online
Orlando Stoics 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
DigiMondays
Sunshine Games | Magic the Gathering, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!
Sunshine Games 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM EDT
Day 14 – Express.js – Full Stack Web Dev Bootcamp
Online
Florida Software School 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Weekly General Meetup
Online
Beginning Web Development 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Where is Bitcoin Going?
Online
Bitcoiners of Southwest Florida 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
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Tuesday, September 24

Event name and location Group Time
v-Lean Coffee
Online
Tampa Bay Agile 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM EDT
NPI St. Pete Business Builders Chapter – Exchange Qualified Business Referrals
St Petersburg Yacht Club
Network Professionals Inc. of South Pinellas (NPI) 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM EDT
Venice Area Toastmasters Club #5486
Online
Toastmasters District 48 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM EDT
E-Commerce Growth Strategies: Interactive Store Reviews and Real-Time Feedback
Online
Orlando Shopify Meetup 8:00 AM to 8:45 AM EDT
Landing Job Opportunities Through Community
Online
Tampa Cybersecurity Training 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT
Immersive Worlds: The Intersection of Spatial Computing, Entertainment & Gaming
Embarc Collective
Tampa XR 5:15 PM to 7:15 PM EDT
Happy Hour: Sips Wine Bar – Safety Harbor
Sips Wine Bar
Bay Area Social Events (BASE) 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM EDT
Coffee and ML
Buddy Brew Coffee
Tampa Machine Learning 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
Weekly Open Make Night
4931 W Nassau St
Tampa Hackerspace 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Spanglish Toastmasters Club 7703731
Online
Toastmasters Division G 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM EDT
Bartow Toastmasters HYBRID Meeting
2250 S Floral Ave
Toastmasters Division E 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM EDT
Disney Lorcana Night
Critical Hit Games
Critical Hit Games 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM EDT
Pinellas Writers and Authors Weekly Meeting (Online/Zoom)
Online
Pinellas Writers Group 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Rotary Laser Engraving
MakerSpace Pinellas
Makerspaces Pinellas Meetup Group 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
COMPLIMENTARY WEBINAR: Virtual Networking | Create More Virtual Connections
Online
Beast Mode Networking Orlando 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM EDT
Loner Seekers Euchre – Tampa
Gaspars Patio Bar & Grille
Loner Seekers Euchre – Tampa 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM EDT
Central Florida Computer Society TechSIG (Please join us!!)
Online
Central Florida Computer Society 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
Pythonic Monthly Meeting
Online
The Orlando Python User Group 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
Dunedin Toastmasters – Guests Welcome
Unity Community Church
Dunedin Toastmasters 2166 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Trivia Night – Moose Lodge 2117 Smartphone Trivia Game Show
Moose Lodge
Game Night Meetup for Trivia in Tampa, Sarasota, Venice 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
Trivia Night with Trivia Nation
Irish 31 Pub House & Eatery
Trivia Night at Irish 31 Seminole 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Yu-Gi-Oh Evening Tournament
Sunshine Games | Magic the Gathering, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!
Sunshine Games 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM EDT
St. Pete Beers ‘n Board Games Meetup for Young Adults
Pinellas Ale Works Brewery
St. Pete Beers ‘n Board Games for Young Adults 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
D&D Adventurers League at Armada Games
Armada Games
Tampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more! 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM EDT
AMA – Ask Me Anything Related to Photography, Computers and Software
O’Keefe’s Family Restaurant
Florida Center for Creative Photography 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Boards & Bones
SpookEasy Lounge
Nerd Night Out 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
Nic At Nite – Weekly Movie Night
Online
Nerdbrew Events 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM EDT
Online Event: Shut Up & Write on Zoom
Online
Shut Up & Write!® Tampa 7:45 PM to 9:15 PM EDT
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Wednesday, September 25

Event name and location Group Time
World Toasters Hybrid Meeting
Disney University
Toastmasters Division E 7:05 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
NPI Profit Partners Chapter – Exchange Qualified Business Referrals
Panera Bread
Network Professionals Inc. of South Pinellas (NPI) 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM EDT
Grow Your Business with focused Referral Networking
Sons of Italy Lodge
BNI Tampa -Referral based networking 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM EDT
Lunch Hour Meetup
Online
Sarasota Web Development Meetup Group 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EDT
Heart of Agile MONTHLY Coffee Corner
Online
Heart of Agile St. Pete – Tampa – Orlando 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM EDT
No Fear Speaking Webinar and Meetup
Online
Tampa Fear of Public Speaking Meetup Group 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM EDT
Inspiring Authors & Book Immersion Meetup
Online
Lady Lake Memoir Writing Meetup Group 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM EDT
Future Home Buyers Social @ COPA – Stop by for a couple of drinks on us
Copa
The Pinellas County Young “Professionals” 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM EDT
Wednesday Night Gaming
Nerdy Needs
Brandon Boardgamers 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
Bay pines toastmaster’s hybrid meeting
C. W. Bill Young VA Medical Center
Bay Pines Toastmasters 5:15 PM to 6:30 PM EDT
Securing AI and AI-Powered Security with Google Cloud
Entrepreneur Collaborative Center (ECC)
Tampa Bay Google Cloud User Group 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM EDT
Wednesday Board Game Night
Bridge Center
Tampa Gaming Guild 5:30 PM to 11:00 PM EDT
Felicitous Game Night w/Heritage Dim Sum
Felicitous (on 42nd)
Tampa Game Nights 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
Adult Dungeons & Dragons Wednesdays
Conworlds Emporium
Tarpon Springs Pop Culture & Gaming Meetup 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Hobby Night – Minis Painting Tips & Tricks at Armada Games
Armada Games
Tampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more! 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
Board Game Night
Critical Hit Games
Critical Hit Games 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM EDT
Great Big Trivia Wednesdays @ Terra Ceia Bay Country Club Palmetto 6-8PM
Terra Ceia Bay Country Club
South Florida Poker, Music & Entertainment Group 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
CRITICAL THINKERS SUPPER AT AMOB LANDSIDE IN PRIVATE ROOM
Anna Maria Oyster Bar Landside
Suncoast Critical Thinking Discussion Group 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
Tampa Bay Inventors Council – www.tbic.us bi-monthly Meetup
Online
Tampa Bay Inventors Council – www.TampaBayInventors.org 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
Game Night!
Southern Lights Brewing Company
Drunk’n Meeples the Social Tabletop (Board) Gamers 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett – FINAL
Inner Compass Brewing Company
The Weirder Things Book Club 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM EDT
Tampa Writers Alliance Critique Group
Online
Tampa Writers Alliance 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
Castaways Euchre Club
The Hanger Restaurant & Flight Lounge
Hosted By Castaways Euchre Club 6:50 PM to 8:50 PM EDT
Enhancing Active Directory governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) with ADManager
Online
Orlando Cybersecurity Meetup 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
Improve Your Communication and Presentation Skills
Online
Communication Skills for Interviews and Presentations 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
Apopka Foliage Toastmasters
Online
Apopka Foliage Toastmasters 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
Carrollwood Toastmasters Meetings meet In-Person and Online
Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library
Toastmasters District 48 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
Story Games Night: Fedora Noir & Someone Has Died
Black Harbor Gaming
St Pete and Pinellas Tabletop RPG Group 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
Games & Grog @ The Grove SoHo!
Grove Soho
Nerdbrew Events 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
New Beginnings & Old Rivalries
Online
Central Florida AD&D (1st ed.) Grognards Guild 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM EDT
Games & Grog (Social Game Night in SoHo)
Grove Soho
Nerd Night Out 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
How to Express Yourself and Connect with People
Online
Professionals Meetup For Networking And Social Skillsets 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
Trivia at Blind Goat
Online
Gen Geek 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM EDT
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Thursday, September 26

Event name and location Group Time
Tackle it in Ten – Entrepreneur Roundtables
Dunedin Chamber of Commerce
Entrepreneur Round Table
Public group
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM EDT
Entrepreneur Roundtable to SPARK Ideas & Build Growth
Dunedin Chamber of Commerce
Clearwater Entrepreneurs’ Round Table
Public group
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM EDT
Dunedin Youth Guild Park
The Dunedin Youth Guild Park
Suncoast Drone Club
Public group
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT
Book Club Meet at Cattle Dog’s Coffee
Cattle Dog Coffee Roasters
Inverness Cozy Crafty Sleuths
Public group
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT
NPI Power Lunch – Exchange Qualified Business Referrals
Carrabas Italian Grill
Network Professionals Inc. of South Pinellas (NPI)
Public group
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM EDT
RGA’s Founders & Amplify Clearwater Partnership meeting ~ All Welcome, JOIN in.
Chili’s Grill & Bar
RGA Networking Professional Business Networking
Public group
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM EDT
How to Get on a Favorites List with Recruiters
Online
Tech Success Network
Public group
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EDT
Downtown Tampa Toastmasters MeetUp
509 E Twiggs St 3rd floor
Downtown Tampa Toastmasters MeetUp
Public group
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EDT
Sarasota Speakers Exchange Toastmasters
Online
Toastmasters District 48
Public group
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EDT
How to Get on a Recruiter’s Favorite’s List
Online
Career Success Academy
Public group
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EDT
Thursday Afternoon & Evening Gaming
Dunedin Palms
Drunk’n Meeples the Social Tabletop (Board) Gamers
Public group
1:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
Commander Open Play Night at Armada Games
Armada Games
Tampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!
Public group
1:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
Online Event: Shut Up & Write!® Your Life Story (on Zoom)
Online
Shut Up & Write!® St. Petersburg
Public group
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM EDT
Thursday Night Gaming
3407 Lithia Pinecrest Rd
Brandon Boardgamers
Public group
5:00 PM to 9:30 PM EDT
Gulfport Scrabble and Social
The Drunken Taco
Gulfport Scrabblers and Social
Public group
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM EDT
September Happy Hour – New Location!!
Online
Business and Social Networking
Public group
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM EDT
It’s Electric! PTN Cybersecurity Lighting Talks
2570 Coral Landings Blvd
Pinellas Tech Network
Public group
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
Tampa Power Platform – Social @ Magnanimous
Magnanimous Brewing
Tampa Power Platform
Public group
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
Technical SEO Fundamentals – Part 3
Online
Tampa SEO and Digital Marketing Meetup with Steve Scott
Public group
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
GenAI on AWS: Use Cases, Challenges, and Solutions
501 E Kennedy Blvd
Tampa Bay AWS User Group
Public group
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
Tampa M365 – Social @ Magnanimous
Magnanimous Brewing
Tampa M365
Public group
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
The Fallen Lands
2103 Laceflower Dr
Brandon and Seffner area AD&D and OSR Group
Public group
6:00 PM to 9:30 PM EDT
Game Night at Conworlds Emporium
Conworlds Emporium
Tarpon Springs Pop Culture & Gaming Meetup
Public group
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Warhammer Night
Critical Hit Games
Critical Hit Games
Public group
6:00 PM to 11:00 PM EDT
The Spy Coast – by Tess Gerritsen
Barbara S. Ponce Public Library
Mystery and Thriller St Pete Book Club
Public group
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
Relaxed Social for Young Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders
Cres Community
Young Entrepreneurs of America YEA Meetup Group
Public group
6:30 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Writing Meetup
HotWax Coffee Shop, Kava Bar & Tap House
Tampa Free Writing Group
Public group
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
Tampa Writers Alliance Poetry Group
Barnes & Noble Carrollwood
Tampa Writers Alliance
Public group
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
The Simply Referrals Tampa/Clearwater Business Networking Event on ZOOM!
Online
Clearwater Business Networking
Public group
6:45 PM to 7:45 PM EDT
WordPress
Online
Tampa Bay Technology Center
Public group
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
3D Printing Guild
Tampa Hackerspace West
Tampa Hackerspace
Public group
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Palm Harbor Toastmasters Club #8248
1500 16th St
Toastmasters District 48
Public group
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
Understanding People – Knowing Whom You Can Trust
Online
Communication Skills for Career Advancement Group
Public group
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
WordPress Monthly Meetup
Online
WordPress Clearwater FL
Public group
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
One Piece Thursdays
Sunshine Games | Magic the Gathering, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!
Sunshine Games
Public group
7:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
Smartphone Trivia Game Show at Wilders Pizza
Wilder’s Pizza
Game Night Meetup for Trivia in Tampa, Sarasota, Venice
Public group
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
Dungeons and Dragons with Donavan
Unlucky Roll Cafe
Unlucky Roll Cafe Board Game Meetup
Public group
7:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
Live streaming production and talent
124 S Ring Ave
Live streaming production and talent
Public group
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
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Friday, September 27

Event name and location Group Time
Caffeine & Connections: Friday Fuel for Black Professionals
Online
Pinellas County Black Business Meetup Group
Public group
8:00 AM to 9:00 AM EDT
Tampa Young Professionals Virtual Networking Friday Morning All WElCOME
Online
St. Petersburg Business Networking
Public group
8:45 AM to 10:15 AM EDT
Online Networking with Brandon Biz Pros
Online
Brandon Biz Pros
Public group
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Toastmasters – Improve Speaking Skills & Build Confidence
Online
Christian Professionals Network Tampa Bay
Public group
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM EDT
Ms. Biz Connectz- business leaders brainstorm together
Online
Ms. Biz Connectz- business leaders brainstorming together
Public group
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT
Business Networking Tampa at McAlisters across from International Plaza JOIN IN!
McAlister’s Deli
RGA Networking Professional Business Networking
Public group
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM EDT
TBUX Virtual: Lunch Break Book Club
Online
Tampa Bay UX Group
Public group
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EDT
Friday Board Game Night
Bridge Club
Tampa Gaming Guild
Public group
5:30 PM to 11:00 PM EDT
Singles Mixer for Dog Lovers ♥️
Mutts and Martinis
The Pinellas County Young “Professionals”
Public group
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Euchre Tourney
Clubhouse
Suncoast Euchre club
Public group
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
MTG: Commander FNM
Critical Hit Games
Critical Hit Games
Public group
6:00 PM to 11:00 PM EDT
Taps & Drafts | Casual EDH/MtG Social Night
Industrious
Nerd Night Out
Public group
6:00 PM to 11:45 PM EDT
Taps & Drafts | EDH/MtG Night | Look Cinemas USF
Studio Movie Grill Tampa
Nerdbrew Events
Public group
7:00 PM to 11:45 PM EDT
Friday Pokemon Tournament
Sunshine Games | Magic the Gathering, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!
Sunshine Games
Public group
7:30 PM to 11:30 PM EDT
Friday night game night
Indica Cafe Tampa Bay’s First & Greatest CBD Lounge
Indica Cafe Events
Public group
Friday, September 27, 2024 at 9:00 PM to Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 12:00 AM EDT
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Saturday, September 28

Event name and location Group Time
Coffee and Crypto
Chill Cawfee
Cawfee (Coffee) and conversations
Public group
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Play VINCI: The only known cure for TDS
Online
Central Florida Philosophy Meetup
Public group
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Machine Shop Milling 101 (Members Only)
Tampa Hackerspace
Tampa Hackerspace
Public group
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT
September Study Group – Software Development
Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company
Tampa Bay Techies
Public group
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT
Saturday Chess at Wholefoods in Midtown, Tampa
Whole Foods Market
Chess Republic
Public group
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM EDT
Winning The Week – 1st Meet
Sage Biscuit Cafe
Winning The Week
Public group
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM EDT
The Smartest Path to Your First 10K, with Print On Demand
Online
Orlando Amazon Sellers Meetup Group
Public group
1:00 PM to 3:30 PM EDT
FREE Fab Lab Orientation
Faulhaber Fab Lab
Suncoast Makers
Public group
1:30 PM to 2:30 PM EDT
PC Board Schematic and Layout
MakerSpace Pinellas
Makerspaces Pinellas Meetup Group
Public group
1:30 PM to 3:30 PM EDT
D&D (5e) @ Black Harbor Gaming (FULL)
Black Harbor Gaming
St Pete and Pinellas Tabletop RPG Group
Public group
1:30 PM to 5:30 PM EDT
Writers Meet-Up: Hang Out and Write
The Study Wine & Beer Lounge St. Pete
Prose Society Writers Group
Public group
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM EDT
How is Religion Being Used in Elections? How Does it Influence/Impact Elections?
Online
Tampa Bay Thinkers
Public group
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM EDT
Golf Group – Star Wars: Force & Destiny & One-Shots
Online
Oviedo Middle Aged Gamers (OMAG)
Public group
5:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
Community Hang-out Night
Online
Nerdbrew Events
Public group
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Attend SAT 9/28 at 6:30PM – Light Painting Photography Workshop – St.Petesburg
10th Ave NE Parking
The Art Of Photography – Tampa/St. Pete Chapter
Public group
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
Yu-Gi-Oh Evening Tournament
Sunshine Games | Magic the Gathering, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!
Sunshine Games
Public group
7:00 PM to 11:00 PM EDT
Learn to Paint – Power Weapon effects!
Critical Hit Games
Critical Hit Games
Public group
7:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
Tampa Nerd Online Hang-out & Game Night!
Online
Nerd Night Out
Public group
7:00 PM to 11:30 PM EDT
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Sunday, September 29

Event name and location Group Time
CRITICAL THINKERS SUNDAY Meetup AT Sarasota Art Museum. Same day as Libby only 1
1001 S Tamiami Trail
Suncoast Critical Thinking Discussion Group
Public group
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT
Build a computer
MakerSpace Pinellas
Makerspaces Pinellas Meetup Group
Public group
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM EDT
Call of Cthulhu – Mystery Horror RPG (One Shot – Dead Man Stomp, re-run)
Black Harbor Gaming
St Pete and Pinellas Tabletop RPG Group
Public group
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM EDT
Fall of Huntress Narrative Event
Critical Hit Games
Critical Hit Games
Public group
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM EDT
Sunday Afternoon Trivia at Conworlds with Kim
Conworlds Emporium
Tarpon Springs Pop Culture & Gaming Meetup
Public group
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM EDT
Sunday Chess at Wholefoods in Midtown, Tampa
Whole Foods Market
Chess Republic
Public group
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM EDT
D&D Adventurers League at Critical Hit Games
Critical Hit Games
Tampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!
Public group
2:00 PM to 7:00 PM EDT
Pokémon TCG League Challenge – September 2024
Balance Martial Arts & Gaming
Balance Martial Arts and Gaming
Public group
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM EDT
September meet for Rebecca Yarrows Iron Flame
Online
Alice’s Fantasy Book Club ONLINE ONLY
Public group
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM EDT
Sunday Pokemon League
Sunshine Games | Magic the Gathering, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!
Sunshine Games
Public group
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
Lankhmar: City of Adventure
Nerdy Needs
Brandon and Seffner area AD&D and OSR Group
Public group
5:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Sew Awesome! (Textile Arts & Crafts)
Tampa Hackerspace West
Tampa Hackerspace
Public group
5:30 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
A Duck Presents NB Movie Night
Discord.io/Nerdbrew
Nerd Night Out
Public group
7:00 PM to 11:30 PM EDT
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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
Categories
Current Events Meetups Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay tech, entrepreneur, and nerd events list (Monday, September 16 – Sunday, September 22, 2024)

Here’s what’s happening in the thriving tech scene in Tampa Bay and surrounding areas for the week of Monday, September 16 through Sunday, September 22, 2024! This list includes both in-person and online events.

Note that each item in the list includes:

✅ When the event will take place

✅ What the event is

✅ Where the event will take place

✅ Who is holding the event

But first, a quick promo:

Monday, September 16

Event name and location Group Time
Gen Geek goes on a mediterranean cruise
Online
Gen Geek Monday, September 16, 2024 at 8:00 AM to Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 8:00 AM EDT
Downtown St. Pete Business Networking Connection Lunch~ All Welcome< JOIN In!
The Sourdough Co.
RGA Networking Professional Business Networking 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM EDT
Intro to Mobile Videography (FREE for Hillsborough County residents)
TBCN Media Center
Tampa Bay Community Network 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM EDT
ACE Advanced Toastmasters 3274480
Online
Toastmasters Divisions C & D 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM EDT
Speakeasy Toastmasters #4698
Online
Toastmasters District 48 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
MTG: Commander Night
Critical Hit Games
Critical Hit Games 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM EDT
Arcs – with Leaders and Lore
Anson on Palmer Ranch
Sarasota Strategy Board Game League 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Monday Feast & Game Night
Village Inn
Tampa Bay Tabletoppers 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM EDT
Toast of Lakewood Ranch Toastmasters Club
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall
Toastmasters District 48 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM EDT
FREE Bar Poker at Gators Dockside Highland City
Gators Dockside -Highland City
Polk County Poker & Social Group 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM EDT
Lakeland (FL) Toastmasters Club #2262
MIDFlorida FCU Training Center
Hosted By Toastmasters Division E 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Board Game Night at Armada Games
Armada Games
Tampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more! 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
Hidden Gems Night, Presented by A Duck!
Online
Nerdbrew Events 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM EDT
Monday Chess! At Driftwood Kava and Roastery
Driftwood Kava & Roastery St. Pete
TB Chess – Tampa Bay – St. Petersburg Chess Meetup Group 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
DigiMondays
Sunshine Games | Magic the Gathering, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!
Sunshine Games 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM EDT
Weekly General Meetup
Online
Beginning Web Development 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
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Tuesday, September 17

Event name and location Group Time
NPI St. Pete Business Builders Chapter – Exchange Qualified Business Referrals
St Petersburg Yacht Club
Network Professionals Inc. of South Pinellas (NPI) 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM EDT
10 Tips To Rock The Interview
Online
Career Success Academy 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT
Networking at Glory Days Grill
Glory Days Grill
Hosted By Tampa Bay Singles Activities Group 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM EDT
SWAT Networking Bradenton Luncheon
Anna Maria Oyster Bar Landside
SWAT Networking – Successful Women Aligning Together 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM EDT
Weekly Open Make Night
4931 W Nassau St
Tampa Hackerspace 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
TBSSUG Monthly Meeting
1150 Assembly Dr suite 500
Tampa Bay Microsoft Fabric Analytics User Group (TFAB) 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
Disney Lorcana Night
Critical Hit Games
Critical Hit Games 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM EDT
Pinellas Writers and Authors Weekly Meeting (Online/Zoom)
Online
Pinellas Writers Group 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Ask Us Anything: WordPress Support Crowdsourcing Meetup
Online
WordPress Tampa Bay 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
Open Night Tuesdays
MakerSpace Pinellas
Makerspaces Pinellas Meetup Group 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
Loner Seekers Euchre – Tampa
Gaspars Patio Bar & Grille
Loner Seekers Euchre – Tampa 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM EDT
September Book Club: Exploring Self-Discovery with Henry Miller
Online
Their Eyes Were Watching Books – Classic Book Meetup 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
September Saint Petersburg Meetup Book Club
Grand Hacienda
Saint Petersburg Book Club Meetup Group 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
Full Moon Earth Listening Circle
Belleair House, RSVP for Directions
Tampa Bay Area Next Culture Network Meetup Group 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
The Sarasota Creative Writers
Sarasota Alliance Church
The Sarasota Creative Writers Meetup Group 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM EDT
Toast of Celebration Toastmasters Open House!
305 Campus St
Toastmasters Division E 6:45 PM to 8:15 PM EDT
Dunedin Toastmasters – Guests Welcome
Unity Community Church
Dunedin Toastmasters 2166 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
D&D Adventurers League at Armada Games
Armada Games
Tampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more! 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM EDT
Yu-Gi-Oh Evening Tournament
Sunshine Games | Magic the Gathering, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!
Sunshine Games 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM EDT
Trivia Night – Moose Lodge 2117 Smartphone Trivia Game Show
Moose Lodge
Game Night Meetup for Trivia in Tampa, Sarasota, Venice 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
St. Pete Beers ‘n Board Games Meetup for Young Adults
Pinellas Ale Works Brewery
St. Pete Beers ‘n Board Games for Young Adults 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
Trivia Night with Trivia Nation
Irish 31 Pub House & Eatery
Trivia Night at Irish 31 Seminole 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
AMA – Ask Me Anything Related to Photography, Computers and Software
O’Keefe’s Family Restaurant
Florida Center for Creative Photography 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Tampa Bay Technology Center (TBTC) Monthly Meeting
2079 Range Rd
Tampa Bay Coalition of Reason is disbanded 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Boards & Bones
SpookEasy Lounge
Nerd Night Out 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
Nic At Nite – Weekly Movie Night
Online
Nerdbrew Events 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM EDT
Online Event: Shut Up & Write on Zoom
Online
Shut Up & Write!® Tampa 7:45 PM to 9:15 PM EDT
Day 12 – PostgreSQL – Full Stack Web Dev Bootcamp
Online
Florida Software School 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
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Wednesday, September 18

Event name and location Group Time
World Toasters Hybrid Meeting
Disney University
Toastmasters Division E 7:05 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
NPI Profit Partners Chapter – Exchange Qualified Business Referrals
Panera Bread
Network Professionals Inc. of South Pinellas (NPI) 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM EDT
Grow Your Business with focused Referral Networking
Sons of Italy Lodge
BNI Tampa -Referral based networking 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM EDT
Effortless Microsoft 365 management with ZERO PowerShell scripts
Online
ManageEngine’s Cybersecurity Meetups 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM EDT
No Fear Speaking Webinar and Meetup
Online
Tampa Fear of Public Speaking Meetup Group 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM EDT
Inspiring Authors & Book Immersion Meetup
Online
Lady Lake Memoir Writing Meetup Group 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM EDT
Social “Hump Day” Wednesdays
Online
Social Entrepreneurs Networking Group 2:15 PM to 4:15 PM EDT
Resume Reviews & Career Transition/Job Seeker Networking & Support Meeting
Kforce Corporate Headquarters
Career Rebound – New Job or Career Search for Professionals 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM EDT
Wednesday Night Gaming
Nerdy Needs
Brandon Boardgamers 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
Bay pines toastmaster’s hybrid meeting
C. W. Bill Young VA Medical Center
Bay Pines Toastmasters 5:15 PM to 6:30 PM EDT
Felicitous Game Night w/Heritage Dim Sum
Felicitous (on 42nd)
Tampa Game Nights 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
Wednesday Board Game Night
Bridge Center
Tampa Gaming Guild 5:30 PM to 11:00 PM EDT
A Real-World tour of Generative Agent AI and LLMs
Rosedale Golf & Country Club
AI Sarasota 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
Board Game Night
Critical Hit Games
Critical Hit Games 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM EDT
Adult Dungeons & Dragons Wednesdays
Conworlds Emporium
Tarpon Springs Pop Culture & Gaming Meetup 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Great Big Trivia Wednesdays @ Terra Ceia Bay Country Club Palmetto 6-8PM
Terra Ceia Bay Country Club
South Florida Poker, Music & Entertainment Group 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
Hobby Night – Minis Painting Tips & Tricks at Armada Games
Armada Games
Tampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more! 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
Critique Night (Get Feedback On Your Work!)
Station House
Prose Society Writers Group 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
TDevs – Meet & Greet @ Sorry Not Public
Sorry Not Public
Tampa Devs 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
Happy Hour for Young Entrepreneurs & Business Leaders
Bar Louie – Tampa
Young Entrepreneurs of America YEA Meetup Group 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM EDT
Game Night!
Southern Lights Brewing Company
Drunk’n Meeples the Social Tabletop (Board) Gamers 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
Geek Out to Daredevil
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
Geek Out Gathering on MeetUp 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
Castaways Euchre Club
The Hanger Restaurant & Flight Lounge
Hosted By Castaways Euchre Club 6:50 PM to 8:50 PM EDT
CigarCitySec Meetup
Cigar City Brewing
Central Florida CitySec 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
[Virtual] Tampa Bay Bitcoin Meetup: News, Markets, & Community
Online
Tampa Bay Bitcoin 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
3D Printing Orientation: Models and Slicers
Online
Tampa Hackerspace 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Career Advancement Workshop: Navigating IT Salaries
Online
Wesley Chapel PM and IT Connection 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Apopka Foliage Toastmasters
Online
Apopka Foliage Toastmasters 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
Communication Practice and Improvement
Online
Communication Skills for Interviews and Presentations 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
Carrollwood Toastmasters Meetings meet In-Person and Online
Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library
Toastmasters District 48 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
The 5 Easiest Ways to Start Selling On Amazon
1207 N Himes Ave suite 1
Tampa Amazon Seller Meetup Group 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Magic Pioneer Event
Sunshine Games | Magic the Gathering, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!
Sunshine Games 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM EDT
Games & Grog @ The Grove SoHo!
Grove Soho
Nerdbrew Events 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
New Beginnings & Old Rivalries
Online
Central Florida AD&D (1st ed.) Grognards Guild 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM EDT
Mastering Communication: A Key to Professional Success
Online
Professionals Meetup For Networking And Social Skillsets 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
Games & Grog (Social Game Night in SoHo)
Grove Soho
Nerd Night Out 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
Social: Cards Against Humanity – Game Night
Botanical Brewing Taproom
Swan City Social 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM EDT
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Thursday, September 19

Event name and location Group Time
DevOpsDays Tampa Bay 2024
Armature Works
Tampa Bay DevOps Meetup 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EDT
NPI Power Lunch – Exchange Qualified Business Referrals
Carrabas Italian Grill
Network Professionals Inc. of South Pinellas (NPI) 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM EDT
Crafting an Impressive Data Visualization Portfolio
Online
Career Success Academy 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EDT
Sarasota Speakers Exchange Toastmasters
Online
Toastmasters District 48 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EDT
Downtown Tampa Toastmasters MeetUp
509 E Twiggs St 3rd floor
Downtown Tampa Toastmasters MeetUp 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EDT
Commander Open Play Night at Armada Games
Armada Games
Tampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more! 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
Online Event: Shut Up & Write!® Your Life Story (on Zoom)
Online
Shut Up & Write!® St. Petersburg 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM EDT
Thursday Night Gaming
3407 Lithia Pinecrest Rd
Brandon Boardgamers 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM EDT
Gulfport Scrabble and Social
The Drunken Taco
Gulfport Scrabblers and Social 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM EDT
Olamide Egbayelo – Tools for Small Business
Online
West Orlando WordPress Meetup 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM EDT
Adult Game Night at Conworlds Emporium
Conworlds Emporium
Tarpon Springs Pop Culture & Gaming Meetup 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
The Fallen Lands
405 Mahogany Dr
Brandon and Seffner area AD&D and OSR Group 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM EDT
Warhammer Night
Critical Hit Games
Critical Hit Games 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM EDT
TBDSG: Your Presentation Title HERE!
To Be Determined
Tampa Bay Data Science Group 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM EDT
Board Games
MakerSpace Clearwater
Makerspaces Pinellas Meetup Group 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
BEAQ at FaithTech Tampa: Exploring the Integration of AI and Blockchain
Embarc Collective
Meet Me In The Metaverse 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
BEAQ at FaithTech Tampa: Exploring the Integration of AI a
Embarc Collective
BEAQ Blockchain Extended Reality AI and Quantum Apps Meetup 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
Chess night!
Online
Lakeland Chess Meetup Group 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
3D Printer Orientation: Printing at Tampa Hackerspace (THS Members only)
4935 W Nassau St
Tampa Hackerspace 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Charity Poker Night – win 1 million Sats!
Bitcoin Bay Foundation
Tampa Bay Bitcoin 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Lean Beer for All Things Agile (Tampa)
Wild Rover Brewing Company
Tampa Bay Agile 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
How to Get Rid of Unwanted Thoughts and Emotions
Online
Communication Skills for Career Advancement Group 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
Palm Harbor Toastmasters Club #8248
1500 16th St
Toastmasters District 48 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
[LIVE] Monster Learn-To-Trade: Daily Training
Online
[LIVE] Monster Learn-To-Trade Crypto 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
Smartphone Trivia Game Show at Wilders Pizza
Wilder’s Pizza
Game Night Meetup for Trivia in Tampa, Sarasota, Venice 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
Book Club: “Neverwhere” by Neil Gaiman
Mad Dogs and Englishmen
Geekocracy! 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
FABulous Thursdays
Sunshine Games | Magic the Gathering, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!
Sunshine Games 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM EDT
Dungeons and Dragons with Donavan
Unlucky Roll Cafe
Unlucky Roll Cafe Board Game Meetup 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
Live streaming production and talent
124 S Ring Ave
Live streaming production and talent 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Weekly Hacks
Online
Hacktivate – Hackathon Meetup Group 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
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Friday, September 20

Event name and location Group Time
Caffeine & Connections: Friday Fuel for Black Professionals
Online
Pinellas County Black Business Meetup Group 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM EDT
Tampa Young Professionals Virtual Networking Friday Morning All WElCOME
Online
St. Petersburg Business Networking 8:45 AM to 10:15 AM EDT
Online Networking with Brandon Biz Pros
Online
Brandon Biz Pros 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Toastmasters – Improve Speaking Skills & Build Confidence
Online
Christian Professionals Network Tampa Bay 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM EDT
Ms. Biz Connectz- business leaders brainstorm together
Online
Ms. Biz Connectz- business leaders brainstorming together 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT
Friday Board Game Night
Bridge Club
Tampa Gaming Guild 5:30 PM to 11:00 PM EDT
KRATES and Cowboy Boots
The Grove Shopping Center
SR54 Singles Mingle: Social Club for 40s, 50s, 60s + 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM EDT
Taps & Drafts | Casual EDH/MtG Social Night
Industrious
Nerd Night Out 6:00 PM to 11:45 PM EDT
DIY Perfume Class
Online
Creative DIY Meet Up 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM EDT
Taps & Drafts | EDH/MtG Night | Look Cinemas USF
Studio Movie Grill Tampa
Nerdbrew Events 7:00 PM to 11:45 PM EDT
Modern FNM
Sunshine Games | Magic the Gathering, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!
Sunshine Games 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM EDT
Nihongo De Okay
Naga Tea
Tampa Japanese Meetup 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
IN-PERSON: “Musonius Rufus” Sayings Part 2 (38-53)
Raining Berries USF – Açaí • Smoothie • Coffee
Tampa Stoics 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Friday night game night
Indica Cafe Tampa Bay’s First & Greatest CBD Lounge
Indica Cafe Events Friday, September 20, 2024 at 9:00 PM to Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 12:00 AM EDT
Monthly Cell Phone Photo Showcase
Online
Florida Center for Creative Photography Friday, September 20, 2024 at 11:59 PM to Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 12:01 AM EDT
Duskmourn Midnight Prerelease
Critical Hit Games
Critical Hit Games 12:30 AM to 3:30 AM EDT
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Saturday, September 21

Event name and location Group Time
Coffee and Crypto
Chill Cawfee
Cawfee (Coffee) and conversations 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Play VINCI: The only known cure for TDS
Online
Central Florida Philosophy Meetup 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Hunters Creek Toastmasters
Online
Toastmasters Division E 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM EDT
Saturday Chess at Wholefoods in Midtown, Tampa
Whole Foods Market
Chess Republic 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM EDT
Metro Geeks Invade EPCOT Day!
EPCOT
The Metro Orlando Geeks Social Club 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM EDT
Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader Tournament (RTT/ITC)
Critical Hit Games
Critical Hit Games 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT
Socrates’ Apology
North Sarasota Public Library
Sarasota Socratic Society 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT
Bravo Group Campaign Continues
Online
Oviedo Middle Aged Gamers (OMAG) 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM EDT
Winning The Week – 1st Meet
Sage Biscuit Cafe
Winning The Week 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM EDT
Intro to Sewing
MakerSpace Pinellas
Makerspaces Pinellas Meetup Group 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM EDT
Twilight Imperium – with POK & Codex
Anson on Palmer Ranch
Sarasota Strategy Board Game League 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM EDT
JOIN our Facebook Group, LIKE our Fan Page and Invite your Friends
Online
Florida Center for Creative Photography 12:00 PM to 12:15 PM EDT
September Book Club Online Book Discusion
Online
Tampa Bay Women’s Book Club Meetup Group 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM EDT
Table read screenplays
Town ‘N Country Regional Public Library
Screenwriters of Tomorrow (SOT) Critique Meetup 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM EDT
FREE Fab Lab Orientation
Faulhaber Fab Lab
Suncoast Makers 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM EDT
D&D (5e) @ Black Harbor Gaming (FULL)
Black Harbor Gaming
St Pete and Pinellas Tabletop RPG Group 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM EDT
Socrates Café (Philosophy)
Clearwater Countryside Library
Clearwater Socrates Café 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM EDT
September Book Club
Renzo’s Steakhouse & Wine Bar, South Tampa
Tampa Bay Women’s Book Club Meetup Group 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM EDT
Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance
New World Tampa
Tampa Book Club – Award-Winning Books 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM EDT
Game Project Therapy (Virtual)
Online
Tampa Games Developer Guild 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM EDT
Saturday Afternoon Catan
Whole Foods Market
Tampa Bay Settlers of Catan 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM EDT
More than halfway through September Game Night
IHOP
New Port Richey Casual Games and Fun Socializing Group! 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
Community Hang-out Night
Online
Nerdbrew Events 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Unit Testing JavaScript & Node.js Code with Jest
Online
Florida Software School 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
Yu-Gi-Oh Evening Tournament
Sunshine Games | Magic the Gathering, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!
Sunshine Games 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM EDT
Tampa Nerd Online Hang-out & Game Night!
Online
Nerd Night Out 7:00 PM to 11:30 PM EDT
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Sunday, September 22

Event name and location Group Time
If you are interested.
Online
The Lakeland Shooters, Polk County Photography & Modeling 1:00 AM to 3:00 AM EDT
CRITICAL THINKERS SUNDAY Meetup AT Sarasota Art Museum
1001 S Tamiami Trail
Suncoast Critical Thinking Discussion Group 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT
Regional Championship Qualifier US (3) Round 8 Modern
Balance Martial Arts & Gaming
Balance Martial Arts and Gaming 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
4th Sunday Board Games at Liquid Garage
The Liquid Garage Co.
Beyond Catan, A Group of Board Game Geeks 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM EDT
4TH SUNDAY OF THE MONTH BOARDGAMING AT NERDY NEEDS
Nerdy Needs
Brandon Boardgamers 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Marvel Multiverse RPG One-Shot “Enter Hydra”
Critical Hit Games
Critical Hit Games 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM EDT
Game Day followed by Karaoke at Potion Portal
The Potion Portal
Geekocracy! 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
D&D Adventurers League at Critical Hit Games
Critical Hit Games
Tampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more! 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM EDT
Sunday Chess at Wholefoods in Midtown, Tampa
Whole Foods Market
Chess Republic 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM EDT
Laser certification
MakerSpace Pinellas
Makerspaces Pinellas Meetup Group 2:05 PM to 3:30 PM EDT
Traveller – Science Fiction Adventure RPG
Black Harbor Gaming
St Pete and Pinellas Tabletop RPG Group 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM EDT
Sunday Pokemon League
Sunshine Games | Magic the Gathering, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!
Sunshine Games 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
Lankhmar: City of Adventure
Nerdy Needs
Brandon and Seffner area AD&D and OSR Group 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Alphabet Soup 2024 | Finding Letters in the World Around Us
Online
Florida Center for Creative Photography Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 5:00 PM to Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 5:00 PM EDT
Let’s Learn to Turn Pens!
Tampa Hackerspace West
Tampa Hackerspace 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Find Your Funny Toastmasters
Online
Toastmasters Division E 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
A Duck Presents NB Movie Night
Discord.io/Nerdbrew
Nerd Night Out 7:00 PM to 11:30 PM EDT
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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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Current Events Meetups Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay tech, entrepreneur, and nerd events list (Monday, September 9 – Sunday, September 15, 2024)

Here’s what’s happening in the thriving tech scene in Tampa Bay and surrounding areas for the week of Monday, September 9 through Sunday, September 15, 2024! This list includes both in-person and online events.

Note that each item in the list includes:

✅ When the event will take place

✅ What the event is

✅ Where the event will take place

✅ Who is holding the event

But first, a quick promo:

This week’s events

  • Monday, September 9
  • Tuesday, September 10
  • Wednesday, September 11
  • Thursday, September 12
  • Friday, September 13
  • Saturday, September 14
  • Sunday, September 15

Monday, September 9

Event name and location Group Time
Women’s Networking And Business Summit (Guys Pass This On)
Online
St. Petersburg Business Networking 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM EDT
Women’s Networking And Business Summit (Guys Pass This On)
Online
Hosted By Tampa Bay Networking Meetings and Mixers 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM EDT
Business Networking Meeting
Online
Christian Professionals Network Tampa Bay 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT
How to Get a Job in Web3
Online
Hyperledger Tampa 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EDT
Intro to Mobile Videography (FREE for Hillsborough County residents)
TBCN Media Center
Tampa Bay Community Network 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM EDT
Ricardo Foster: Soaring Beyond Limits
Station 2 Innovation Center
Entrepreneurs & Startups – Bradenton Networking & Education 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM EDT
Radiant Ridge Toastmasters
Central Ridge Library
Toastmasters Division G 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM EDT
Speakeasy Toastmasters #4698
Online
Toastmasters District 48 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
Monday Feast & Game Night
Village Inn
Tampa Bay Tabletoppers 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM EDT
MTG: Commander Night
Critical Hit Games
Critical Hit Games 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM EDT
Toast of Lakewood Ranch Toastmasters Club
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall
Toastmasters District 48 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM EDT
FREE Bar Poker at Gators Dockside Highland City
Gators Dockside -Highland City
Polk County Poker & Social Group 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM EDT
Lakeland (FL) Toastmasters Club #2262
MIDFlorida FCU Training Center
Toastmasters Division E 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
Entrepreneur Book Club Weekly Meetup – Live Reading & Elaboration
Online
Business Owners and Professionals 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Monday Chess! At Driftwood Kava and Roastery
Driftwood Kava & Roastery St. Pete
TB Chess – Tampa Bay – St. Petersburg Chess Meetup Group 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
Hidden Gems Night, Presented by A Duck!
Online
Nerdbrew Events 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM EDT
Board Game Night at Armada Games
Armada Games
Tampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more! 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
ONLINE: Stoics v. Skeptics: What is Knowledge? Part 3
Online
Orlando Stoics 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
DigiMondays
Sunshine Games | Magic the Gathering, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!
Sunshine Games 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM EDT
Day 08 – JavaScript – Full Stack Web Dev Bootcamp
Online
Florida Software School 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Weekly Meetup
Online
Beginning Web Development 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Game Night!
Online
Tampa Game Nights – Meet new people over video chat! 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
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Tuesday, September 10

Tuesday at 12 noon at Computer Coach (Tampa): Computer Coach will be holding an in-person resume review at their office. 75% of resumes are never seen by human eyes due to applicant tracking systems (ATS);
the folks at Computer Coach can help you bring your resume up-to-date and help you craft it to significantly increase your chances of landing an interview. Find out more and register here.

Event name and location Group Time
v-Lean Coffee
Online
Tampa Bay Agile 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM EDT
Venice Area Toastmasters Club #5486
Online
Toastmasters District 48 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM EDT
RE Olds Park
R.E. Olds Park
Suncoast Drone Club 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT
Free Resume Review
Computer Coach Training Center
Front End Creatives 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM EDT
The Business Networking Midday POWER HOUR by Simply Referrals on ZOOM!
Online
Hosted By Simply Referrals Tampa Business Networking 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EDT
Central Florida Microsoft 365 User Group Monthly Online Meeting: Microsoft Viva
Online
Central Florida Microsoft 365 User Group 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM EDT
Identities are the new passwords
Online
Orlando Cybersecurity Meetup 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM EDT
Drive Business Growth – Tampa Bay Product Group
Kforce
Tampa Bay Product Group 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
Drive Business Growth via An Outcome-Focused Approach to Prioritization
Kforce
Tampa Bay QA and Testing Meetup 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
Bartow Toastmasters HYBRID Meeting
2250 S Floral Ave
Toastmasters Division E 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM EDT
Disney Lorcana Night
Critical Hit Games
Critical Hit Games 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM EDT
Meet & Greet at O’Keefe’s Family Restaurant
O’Keefe’s Family Restaurant
Florida Center for Creative Photography 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM EDT
Pinellas Writers and Authors Weekly Meeting (Online/Zoom)
Online
Pinellas Writers Group 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Advance Resin 3D Printing
MakerSpace Pinellas
Makerspaces Pinellas Meetup Group 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM EDT
Guest Speaker Seminar for Young Entrepreneurs & Business Leaders
Cres Community
Young Entrepreneurs of America YEA Meetup Group 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
Learn About Podcasting and How to Monetize Your Interest!
McAlisters Deli
Tampa eMarketing Groups 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
Florida Podcasters Association General Meeting!!!
McAlisters
Florida Podcasters Association 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
September Book Club Meeting
250 Shore Dr E
Oldsmar Reads Between The Lines 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
Woodshop Safety (Members Only)
Tampa Hackerspace West
Tampa Hackerspace 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
Dunedin Toastmasters – Guests Welcome
Unity Community Church
Dunedin Toastmasters 2166 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Euchre
Bar 23fifty
Suncoast Euchre club 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Yu-Gi-Oh Evening Tournament
Sunshine Games | Magic the Gathering, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!
Sunshine Games 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM EDT
St. Pete Beers ‘n Board Games Meetup for Young Adults
Pinellas Ale Works Brewery
St. Pete Beers ‘n Board Games for Young Adults 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
D&D Adventurers League at Armada Games
Armada Games
Tampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more! 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM EDT
Trivia Night – Moose Lodge 2117 Smartphone Trivia Game Show
Moose Lodge
Game Night Meetup for Trivia in Tampa, Sarasota, Venice 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
Trivia Night with Trivia Nation
Irish 31 Pub House & Eatery
Trivia Night at Irish 31 Seminole 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Boards & Bones
SpookEasy Lounge
Nerd Night Out 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
Nic At Nite – Weekly Movie Night
Online
Nerdbrew Events 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM EDT
Online Event: Shut Up & Write on Zoom
Online
Shut Up & Write!® Tampa 7:45 PM to 9:15 PM EDT
Day 09 – React.js – Full Stack Web Dev Bootcamp
Online
Florida Software School 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
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Wednesday, September 11

Event name and location Group Time
World Toasters Hybrid Meeting
Disney University
Toastmasters Division E 7:05 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Grow Your Business with focused Referral Networking
Sons of Italy Lodge
BNI Tampa -Referral based networking 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM EDT
NPI Profit Partners Chapter – Exchange Qualified Business Referrals
Panera Bread
Network Professionals Inc. of South Pinellas (NPI) 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM EDT
OWASP Tampa Chapter 2024Q3 Lunch and Learn
The Neon Temple
OWASP Tampa 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT
Free Webinar: To Be Announced
Online
Tampa SEO and Digital Marketing Meetup with Steve Scott 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM EDT
6 smart ways to spot login attacks
Online
ManageEngine’s Cybersecurity Meetups 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM EDT
The Evolution of Automated Machine Learning with Generative AI
Online
Gen AI Tampa 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM EDT
No Fear Speaking Webinar and Meetup
Online
Tampa Fear of Public Speaking Meetup Group 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM EDT
Increase Leads & Sales by Outsourcing Reputation Marketing & SEO
Online
Productivity, Profit, AI, Delegation Group – San Antonio 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM EDT
Inspiring Authors & Book Immersion Meetup
Online
Lady Lake Memoir Writing Meetup Group 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM EDT
How to Build a Multi-Six Figure Business Through Social Media
Online
Network After Work Tampa – Networking Events 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM EDT
SwanCitySec Meetup
Craft + Kitchen
Central Florida CitySec 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Wednesday Night Gaming
Nerdy Needs
Brandon Boardgamers 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
Bay pines toastmaster’s hybrid meeting
C. W. Bill Young VA Medical Center
Bay Pines Toastmasters 5:15 PM to 6:30 PM EDT
Felicitous Game Night w/Heritage Dim Sum
Felicitous (on 42nd)
Tampa Game Nights 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
Wednesday Board Game Night
Bridge Center
Tampa Gaming Guild 5:30 PM to 11:00 PM EDT
Extra Event Hosted By Colin – SUPPER @ AMOB LANDSIDE IN CAPTAIN’S ROOM
Anna Maria Oyster Bar Landside
Suncoast Critical Thinking Discussion Group 5:45 PM to 7:45 PM EDT
Data Analytics & AI – Tampa Bay – SEPTEMBER MEETUP
Entrepreneur Collaborative Center
Data Analytics – Tampa Bay 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM EDT
Whiskey Tech Wednesdays
Mandarin Heights | Seminole Hights
Defcon813 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
Board Game Night
Critical Hit Games
Critical Hit Games 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM EDT
Great Big Trivia Wednesdays @ Terra Ceia Bay Country Club Palmetto 6-8PM
Terra Ceia Bay Country Club
South Florida Poker, Music & Entertainment Group 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
Hobby Night – Minis Painting Tips & Tricks at Armada Games
Armada Games
Tampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more! 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
Adult Dungeons & Dragons Wednesdays
Conworlds Emporium
Tarpon Springs Pop Culture & Gaming Meetup 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
UX Fundamentals: Object Oriented UX
Radius Church
Tampa Bay UX Group 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
Tampa Bay Inventors Council – www.tbic.us bi-monthly Meetup
Online
Tampa Bay Inventors Council – www.TampaBayInventors.org 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
Game Night!
Southern Lights Brewing Company
Drunk’n Meeples the Social Tabletop (Board) Gamers 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett – MIDWAY
Inner Compass Brewing Company
The Weirder Things Book Club 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM EDT
Tampa Writers Alliance Critique Group
Online
Tampa Writers Alliance 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
Shut Up & Write!® Gulfport Tales and Cocktails
Gulfport Brewery + Eatery
Shut Up & Write!® St. Petersburg 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
Castaways Euchre Club
The Hanger Restaurant & Flight Lounge
Hosted By Castaways Euchre Club 6:50 PM to 8:50 PM EDT
[Virtual] Tampa Bay Bitcoin Meetup: News, Markets, & Community
Online
Tampa Bay Bitcoin 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Apopka Foliage Toastmasters
Online
Apopka Foliage Toastmasters 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
Hispanic Professional Business Networking en Español (in Spanish)
Online
Exito Empresarial Hispano Hispanic Networking Meetup Group 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
Carrollwood Toastmasters Meetings meet In-Person and Online
Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library
Toastmasters District 48 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
Improve Your Communication and Presentation Skills
Online
Communication Skills for Interviews and Presentations 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
Games & Grog @ The Grove SoHo!
Grove Soho
Nerdbrew Events 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
Magic Pioneer Event
Sunshine Games | Magic the Gathering, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!
Sunshine Games 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM EDT
New Beginnings & Old Rivalries
Online
Central Florida AD&D (1st ed.) Grognards Guild 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM EDT
Games & Grog (Social Game Night in SoHo)
Grove Soho
Nerd Night Out 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
How to Express Yourself and Connect with People
Online
Professionals Meetup For Networking And Social Skillsets 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
Trivia at Blind Goat
Online
Gen Geek 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM EDT
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Thursday, September 12

Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at Beachwood Seafood Kitchen & Bar (Oldsmar): The Tipsy Techies Happy Hour is an exclusive evening of pure networking! This event is all about meaningful conversations and building valuable connections with fellow tech professionals and industry leaders. Find out more and register here.
https://www.meetup.com/tipsy-techies-happy-hour/events/303101533/

Thursday at 6:00 p.m. at Hays (Tampa): Tampa Java User Group presents Deliver 15-Factor Applications on Kubernetes with Spring Boot, an interactive session where we dive into the realm of 15-factor, cloud-native applications using Spring Boot and Kubernetes. Find out more and register here.

Event name and location Group Time
Business Over Breakfast ~ Happy Hangar IN PERSON JOIN US!
The Happy Hangar Café
Wesley Chapel, Trinity, New Tampa, Business Professionals 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM EDT
Tackle it in Ten – Entrepreneur Roundtables
Dunedin Chamber of Commerce
Entrepreneur Round Table 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM EDT
Entrepreneur Roundtable to SPARK Ideas & Build Growth
Dunedin Chamber of Commerce
Clearwater Entrepreneurs’ Round Table 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM EDT
[EXTERNAL] IBM TechXchange Pre-Conference watsonx Hackathon
Online
Data, Cloud and AI in Tampa 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT
Strengthen your security posture with SIEM
Online
ManageEngine’s Cybersecurity Meetups 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT
Lakewood Ranch RGANetwork Business Networking Lunch
Station 400
Bradenton/Sarasota Networking Meetings and Mixers 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM EDT
NPI Power Lunch – Exchange Qualified Business Referrals
Carrabas Italian Grill
Network Professionals Inc. of South Pinellas (NPI) 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM EDT
RGA’s Founders & Amplify Clearwater Partnership meeting ~ All Welcome, JOIN in.
Chili’s Grill & Bar
RGA Networking Professional Business Networking 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM EDT
Leveraging Marketing & Data Analytics to Drive Engagement
Online
Tech Success Network 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EDT
Downtown Tampa Toastmasters MeetUp
509 E Twiggs St 3rd floor
Downtown Tampa Toastmasters MeetUp 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EDT
Sarasota Speakers Exchange Toastmasters
Online
Toastmasters District 48 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EDT
Commander Open Play Night at Armada Games
Armada Games
Tampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more! 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
Thursday Afternoon & Evening Gaming
Dunedin Palms
Drunk’n Meeples the Social Tabletop (Board) Gamers 1:00 PM to 10:30 PM EDT
Thursday Night Gaming
3407 Lithia Pinecrest Rd
Brandon Boardgamers 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM EDT
Gulfport Scrabble and Social
The Drunken Taco
Gulfport Scrabblers and Social 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM EDT
Tipsy Techies Happy Hour
Beachwood Seafood Kitchen & Bar
Tipsy Techies Happy Hour 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM EDT
Deliver 15-Factor Applications on Kubernetes with Spring Boot
Hays
Tampa Java User Group 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
Tampa Bay Women in Agile – In-person networking event
Graze 1910 (South Tampa)
Tampa Bay Women in Agile 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
Tampa M365 – Social @ Magnanimous
Magnanimous Brewing
Tampa M365 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
Tampa Power Platform – Social @ Magnanimous
Magnanimous Brewing
Tampa Power Platform 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
Warhammer Night
Critical Hit Games
Critical Hit Games 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM EDT
Game Night at Conworlds Emporium
Conworlds Emporium
Tarpon Springs Pop Culture & Gaming Meetup 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
The Fallen Lands
405 Mahogany Dr
Brandon and Seffner area AD&D and OSR Group 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM EDT
Writing Meet-Up: Let’s Get to Work!
The Study Wine & Beer Lounge St. Pete
Prose Society Writers Group 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Networking Mixer for people interested in science and Technology
The Westin Sarasota
Science & Technology Society – Suncoast Region 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
Writing Meetup
HotWax Coffee Shop, Kava Bar & Tap House
Tampa Free Writing Group 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
Woodshop Tool Sign Off-Jointer, Planer, & Bandsaw (Members Only)
Tampa Hackerspace West
Tampa Hackerspace 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Practical Prepping Workshop
Bitcoin Bay Foundation
Tampa Bay Bitcoin 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Palm Harbor Toastmasters Club #8248
1500 16th St
Toastmasters District 48 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
One Piece Thursdays
Sunshine Games | Magic the Gathering, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!
Sunshine Games 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
Dungeons and Dragons with Donavan
Unlucky Roll Cafe
Unlucky Roll Cafe Board Game Meetup 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
Smartphone Trivia Game Show at Wilders Pizza
Wilder’s Pizza
Game Night Meetup for Trivia in Tampa, Sarasota, Venice 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
Live streaming production and talent
124 S Ring Ave
Live streaming production and talent 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern – Book Club
Panera Bread
Something Punny Ladies Book Club 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
The Money Fix
Online
Orlando Thinkers’ Discussion 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
Day 10 – React.js – Full Stack Web Dev Bootcamp
Online
Florida Software School 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
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Friday, September 13

Friday, September 13th is the first of two days of the BSides St. Pete 2024 cybersecurity conference! Day One is all about the training sessions. Find out more and register here.

Event name and location Group Time
Virtual “2nd Fridays” Lean Coffee Orlando
Online
Agile Orlando 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM EDT
Caffeine & Connections: Friday Fuel for Black Professionals
Online
Pinellas County Black Business Meetup Group 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM EDT
Live Life Happy Writing Club
Online
Live Life Happy 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM EDT
Sept 2024 Homebrew Hillsborough: Convergint
Convergint
Homebrew Hillsborough 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM EDT
Tampa Young Professionals Virtual Networking Friday Morning All WElCOME
Online
St. Petersburg Business Networking 8:45 AM to 10:15 AM EDT
TBUX Virtual: Coffee Talk
Online
Tampa Bay UX Group 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Online Networking with Brandon Biz Pros
Online
Brandon Biz Pros 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Local Stories Live! Hillsborough County
2101 E Palm Ave
Suncoast Credit Union Micro Enterprise Development Meetup 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Toastmasters – Improve Speaking Skills & Build Confidence
Online
Christian Professionals Network Tampa Bay 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM EDT
Ms. Biz Connectz- business leaders brainstorm together
Online
Ms. Biz Connectz- business leaders brainstorming together 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT
Game Morning!
Online
Tampa Game Nights – Meet new people over video chat! 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM EDT
Friday Board Game Night
Bridge Club
Tampa Gaming Guild 5:30 PM to 11:00 PM EDT
✨ Armed Forces Jam 2024 – Orlando | Sep/13th – Sun/15th , 2024 (EST)
Central Florida Tech Grove
Orlando Unity Developers Group Friday, September 13, 2024 at 6:00 PM to Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 9:00 PM EDT
MTG: Commander FNM
Critical Hit Games
Critical Hit Games 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM EDT
Taps & Drafts | Casual EDH/MtG Social Night
Industrious
Nerd Night Out 6:00 PM to 11:45 PM EDT
Join our Facebook group!
Online
The Pinellas County Young “Professionals” 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Taps & Drafts | EDH/MtG Night | Look Cinemas USF
Studio Movie Grill Tampa
Nerdbrew Events 7:00 PM to 11:45 PM EDT
Friday Pokemon Tournament
Sunshine Games | Magic the Gathering, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!
Sunshine Games 7:30 PM to 11:30 PM EDT
Friday night game night
Indica Cafe Tampa Bay’s First & Greatest CBD Lounge
Indica Cafe Events Friday, September 13, 2024 at 9:00 PM to Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 12:00 AM EDT
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Saturday, September 14

Saturday, September 14th is the second of two days of the BSides St. Pete 2024 cybersecurity conference! Day Two is the main conference and about the presentations. Find out more and register here.

Event name and location Group Time
Coffee and Crypto
Chill Cawfee
Cawfee (Coffee) and conversations 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Play VINCI: The only known cure for TDS
Online
Central Florida Philosophy Meetup 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Saturday Chess at Wholefoods in Midtown, Tampa
Whole Foods Market
Chess Republic 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM EDT
Geeks Like It Hot! 2024
Largo Event Center
Geekocracy! 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM EDT
Question and Answers for Patent Registration
MakerSpace Pinellas
Makerspaces Pinellas Meetup Group 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM EDT
Winning The Week – 1st Meet
Sage Biscuit Cafe
Winning The Week 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM EDT
Saturday Open House Wine Tasting
Michael’s Wine Cellar
Suncoast Critical Thinking Discussion Group 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM EDT
NNO Book Club: The Book Eaters
Cali – South Tampa
Nerd Night Out 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM EDT
FREE Fab Lab Orientation
Faulhaber Fab Lab
Suncoast Makers 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM EDT
D&D (5e) @ Black Harbor Gaming (FULL)
Black Harbor Gaming
St Pete and Pinellas Tabletop RPG Group 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM EDT
Laser Cutter Orientation (Members Only)
Tampa Hackerspace
Tampa Hackerspace 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM EDT
Game Night 2nd Saturday of each Month 4 – 10 PM
7343 Conch Blvd
Seminole Isle Board Games & Fun Group 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
Monthly Bitcoin: Q and A
Online
Bitcoin Orlando 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM EDT
Trivia Night
Chill Cawfee
Cawfee (Coffee) and conversations 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM EDT
Golf Group – Star Wars: Force & Destiny & One-Shots
Online
Oviedo Middle Aged Gamers (OMAG) 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
Community Hang-out Night
Online
Nerdbrew Events 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Yu-Gi-Oh Evening Tournament
Sunshine Games | Magic the Gathering, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!
Sunshine Games 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM EDT
Tampa Nerd Online Hang-out & Game Night!
Online
Nerd Night Out 7:00 PM to 11:30 PM EDT
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Sunday, September 15

Event name and location Group Time
Mobbly Bayou Preserve (Start Time 9:30)
Mobbly Bayou Wilderness Preserve
Suncoast Drone Club 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT
CRITICAL THINKERS SUNDAY Meetup AT Sarasota Art Museum
1001 S Tamiami Trail
Suncoast Critical Thinking Discussion Group 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT
Laser class 3 – Fiber Laser & practice
MakerSpace Pinellas
Makerspaces Pinellas Meetup Group 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM EDT
September SRQ Dev Sunday Lunch
Online
Hosted By Sarasota Software Developers 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM EDT
Sunday Gaming
Tampa Bay Bridge Center
Tampa Gaming Guild 1:00 PM to 11:00 PM EDT
Call of Cthulhu – Mystery Horror RPG (One Shot – Dead Man Stomp)
Black Harbor Gaming
St Pete and Pinellas Tabletop RPG Group 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM EDT
Large format printing
MakerSpace Pinellas
Makerspaces Pinellas Meetup Group 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM EDT
D&D Adventurers League
Critical Hit Games
Critical Hit Games 2:00 PM to 7:30 PM EDT
D&D Adventurers League at Critical Hit Games
Critical Hit Games
Tampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more! 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM EDT
Sunday Chess at Wholefoods in Midtown, Tampa
Whole Foods Market
Chess Republic 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM EDT
Direct to Film Digital Printing
MakerSpace Pinellas
Makerspaces Pinellas Meetup Group 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM EDT
Sunday Pokemon League
Sunshine Games | Magic the Gathering, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!
Sunshine Games 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
Lankhmar: City of Adventure
Nerdy Needs
Brandon and Seffner area AD&D and OSR Group 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Sew Awesome! (Textile Arts & Crafts)
Tampa Hackerspace West
Tampa Hackerspace 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
A Duck Presents NB Movie Night
Discord.io/Nerdbrew
Nerd Night Out 7:00 PM to 11:30 PM EDT
Game Night!
Online
Tampa Game Nights – Meet new people over video chat! 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT
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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, March 18, 2024)

Here’s the “official unofficial” list of tech, entrepreneur, and nerd events for Tampa Bay and surrounding areas for Monday, March 18 through Sunday, March 24, 2024.

This week’s events

Monday, March 18

8:00 p.m., in-person: Defcon813’s Seminole Heights Social. This is the DC813 crew’s monthly social for those interested in all things cyber and techh. Hacking, certification or simply learning more techniques in this vast field of cybersecurity. This location is non-alcholic and kid friendly!

Event name and localeGroupTime
In person at Fords Garage St PeteYoung Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect!11:00AM – Monday, Mar. 18
Networking at Ford’s GarageTampa Bay Networking and Events11:00AM – Monday, Mar. 18
Downtown St Pete Business Professionals LunchTampa / St Pete Business Connections11:00AM – Monday, Mar. 18
Start the Week with more connections MONDAYS at Romi’s Tacos All Welcome!Young Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect!11:30AM – Monday, Mar. 18
Networking at Romi’s TacosTampa Bay Networking and Events11:30AM – Monday, Mar. 18
Business Networking MeetingChristian Professionals Network Tampa Bay11:30AM – Monday, Mar. 18
In PERSON Networking Lunch East Brandon Reserve your seatProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:30AM – Monday, Mar. 18
Monday Business Introductions at Romi’s Taco’sTampa Bay Business Networking Meetings & Mixers11:30AM – Monday, Mar. 18
St. Pete Networking Lunch! Fords Garage! Monday’sProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:30AM – Monday, Mar. 18
How to Drive B2B Sales Growth with LinkedIn & Social SellingTampa Startup Founder 1011:00PM – Monday, Mar. 18
Orlandopreneur Monthly Happy HourOrlandopreneur5:30PM – Monday, Mar. 18
Introduction To The Exposure Triangle- Settings, Shooting Modes & Light MeteringBeginner Hobby and Amateur Photographers Of Tampa St Pete6:00PM – Monday, Mar. 18
Monday Feast & Game NightTampa Bay Tabletoppers6:00PM – Monday, Mar. 18
Monthly N. Pinellas Humanist Social DinnerTampa Bay Coalition of Reason is disbanded6:00PM – Monday, Mar. 18
Speakeasy Toastmasters #4698Toastmasters District 486:00PM – Monday, Mar. 18
Casual Pokemon League at Nerdy NeedsTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!6:00PM – Monday, Mar. 18
Rising Sun – with Daimyo Box!Sarasota Strategy Board Game League6:00PM – Monday, Mar. 18
MTG: Commander NightCritical Hit Games6:00PM – Monday, Mar. 18
Monday Weekly Board Game Night! (Lazy Moon Colonial Location)Board Game Meetup: Board Game Boxcar6:00PM – Monday, Mar. 18
North Port Toastmasters Meets Online!!Toastmasters District 486:30PM – Monday, Mar. 18
Three Bridges Brewing Trivia Night with the Smartphone Trivia Game ShowGame Night Meetup for Trivia in Tampa, Sarasota, Venice6:30PM – Monday, Mar. 18
Woodshop Tool Sign Off-Jointer, Planer, & Bandsaw (Members Only)Tampa Hackerspace7:00PM – Monday, Mar. 18
Urban Exploration Photography Introduction – Methods, Techniques, Safety & MORE!Beginner Hobby and Amateur Photographers Of Tampa St Pete7:00PM – Monday, Mar. 18
Board Game Night at Armada GamesTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!7:00PM – Monday, Mar. 18
Stirling Toastmasters Club #7461614Toastmasters District 487:00PM – Monday, Mar. 18
Members as far back as 2008 can access their photosSchool is closed- Light Study PRO – A Photography Workshop7:00PM – Monday, Mar. 18
Virtual Event: Hiawassee Book ClubLibrary Book Clubs – OCLS7:00PM – Monday, Mar. 18
ONLINE: The Stoic Response to Grief, Part 2Orlando Stoics7:00PM – Monday, Mar. 18
Online Event: Shut Up & Write!® Your Life Story (on Zoom)Shut Up & Write!® St. Petersburg7:00PM – Monday, Mar. 18
DigiMondaysSunshine Games7:30PM – Monday, Mar. 18
Seminole Heights SocialDefcon8138:00PM – Monday, Mar. 18
Weekly MeetupBeginning Web Development8:00PM – Monday, Mar. 18
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Tuesday, March 19

10:00 a.m., online: Computer Coach presents Career Q&A on LinkedIn Live. Elevate your career to new heights with “Career Q&A: Ask a Coach,” a dynamic live LinkedIn session where you’ll receive real-time answers to your burning career questions while forging meaningful connections and gaining invaluable insights to drive your professional growth.

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 6:00 p.m., online: Computer Coach presents their Free Intro to Cyber Bootcamp. Are you curious about the world of cybersecurity? Ready to take the first step towards a rewarding career in tech? Join our free three-night introductory cyber class! Led by experienced instructors, this live, instructor-led, remote online course is the perfect starting point for individuals interested in exploring the field of cybersecurity.

6:00 p.m., online: Tampa Startup Founder 101 presents Meet the Florida Startup Ecosystem w/ Rokk3r & Startup Grind Miami. At this online and interactive event, they will gather representatives from different entrepreneurial organizations, including Rokk3r and Startup Grind Miami, and top local entrepreneurs, to outline the local resources and provide tips on how to build a startup in Miami and in Florida in general.

6:00 p.m., in-person at 615 Channelside Drive, Tampa (the Rapid7 office building): Tampa Bay SQL Server User Group is holding their monthly meeting. SELECT ‘you’ FROM People WHERE Attending = TRUE!

Event name and localeGroupTime
The Business Networking Midday Power Hour by Simply Referrals on Zoom!!Simply Referrals Tampa Business Networking12:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 14
Yu-Gi-Oh Evening TournamentSunshine Games7:00PM – Saturday, Mar. 16
Venice Area Toastmasters Club #5486Toastmasters District 487:30AM – Tuesday, Mar. 19
NPI St. Pete Business Builders Chapter – Exchange Qualified Business ReferralsNetwork Professionals Inc. of South Pinellas (NPI)7:30AM – Tuesday, Mar. 19
Career Q&A: Ask a Coach with Suzanne RicciTech Success Network10:00AM – Tuesday, Mar. 19
Career Q&A: Ask a Coach with Suzanne RicciFront End Creatives10:00AM – Tuesday, Mar. 19
Career Q&A: Ask a Coach with Suzanne RicciTampa Cybersecurity Training10:00AM – Tuesday, Mar. 19
Career Q&A: Ask a Coach with Suzanne RicciCareer Success Academy10:00AM – Tuesday, Mar. 19
Jog & CalisthenicsOrlando Night Shift Third Shift Workers10:00AM – Tuesday, Mar. 19
Westchase Business Networking Lunch ~ All Welcome JOIN us and connect!Tampa / St Pete Business Connections11:00AM – Tuesday, Mar. 19
Tuesday Westchase Business Networking Lunch at Sea Glass TavernBusiness Professionals of Pinellas, Pasco & Hillsborough11:00AM – Tuesday, Mar. 19
Westchase Professional Business Networking Lunch ~ All WelcomeYoung Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect!11:00AM – Tuesday, Mar. 19
Networking at SeaGlass Tavern~ All Welcome, join us!!!Tampa Bay Networking and Events11:00AM – Tuesday, Mar. 19
Westchase Professionals Business Networking Lunch -Grand Hacienda 11955 SheldonProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:30AM – Tuesday, Mar. 19
Professional Business Networking Lunch Glory Day’s New TampaPasco County Young Entrepreneurs/Business Owners All Welcome11:30AM – Tuesday, Mar. 19
New Tampa Networking Lunch at Glory Day’s Grill New TampaWesley Chapel, Trinity, New Tampa, Business Professionals11:30AM – Tuesday, Mar. 19
Networking at Glory Days GrillTampa Bay Networking and Events11:30AM – Tuesday, Mar. 19
New Tampa RGA Chapter ~ Glory Days Meet your next referral partner!Professional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:30AM – Tuesday, Mar. 19
The Business Alliance ClubThe Business Alliance11:45AM – Tuesday, Mar. 19
HEALTH FREE WEBINAR – Focus & Productivity HacksTampa Small Business Owners – EVERYONE WELCOME12:00PM – Tuesday, Mar. 19
Homeschool Board game daysTarpon Springs Pop Culture & Gaming Meetup12:00PM – Tuesday, Mar. 19
B SASSY AT🎉OUR FIRST EVER ‘BOARD GAME DAY’🪃🎯⛳🎠🏇⛷️🤺SASSY1:00PM – Tuesday, Mar. 19
Launch Your Print-on-Demand Empire from Home with Minimal Investment!Digital Success Mentors – Tampa3:00PM – Tuesday, Mar. 19
🟢 How To Turn Your Images Into Income – An Introduction To Stock Photography🔴Beginner Hobby and Amateur Photographers Of Tampa St Pete5:00PM – Tuesday, Mar. 19
Meet the Florida Startup Ecosystem w/ Rokk3r & Startup Grind Miami |Online EventTampa Startup Founder 1016:00PM – Tuesday, Mar. 19
FREE Intro to Cyber BootcampTech Success Network6:00PM – Tuesday, Mar. 19
Weekly Open Make NightTampa Hackerspace6:00PM – Tuesday, Mar. 19
TBSSUG Monthly MeetingTampa Bay SQL Server User Group (TBSSUG)6:00PM – Tuesday, Mar. 19
FREE Intro to Cyber BootcampCareer Success Academy6:00PM – Tuesday, Mar. 19
Magic: The Gathering Night at FelicitousTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!6:00PM – Tuesday, Mar. 19
📸 An Introduction To Portrait Shoots For Photographers – Techniques & Tips 📸Beginner Hobby and Amateur Photographers Of Tampa St Pete6:00PM – Tuesday, Mar. 19
FREE Intro to Cyber BootcampFront End Creatives6:00PM – Tuesday, Mar. 19
FREE Intro to Cyber BootcampTampa Cybersecurity Training6:00PM – Tuesday, Mar. 19
Disney Lorcana NightCritical Hit Games6:00PM – Tuesday, Mar. 19
Meet & Greet at O’Keefe’s Family RestaurantFlorida Center for Creative Photography6:00PM – Tuesday, Mar. 19
Weekly Tuesday Evening Online Zoom MeetingPinellas Writers Group6:00PM – Tuesday, Mar. 19
Authors Anonymous – Writing GroupAuthors Anonymous – Writing Group6:00PM – Tuesday, Mar. 19
Ask Us Anything: WordPress Support Crowdsourcing MeetupWordPress Tampa Bay6:30PM – Tuesday, Mar. 19
March Meetup Book ClubSaint Petersburg Book Club Meetup Group6:30PM – Tuesday, Mar. 19
The Sarasota Creative WritersThe Sarasota Creative Writers Meetup Group6:30PM – Tuesday, Mar. 19
Tampa Bay Technology Center (TBTC) Monthly MeetingTampa Bay Coalition of Reason is disbanded7:00PM – Tuesday, Mar. 19
Twenty Ways To Break The Ice W New Portrait Subjects & Clients – Methods & TipsBeginner Hobby and Amateur Photographers Of Tampa St Pete7:00PM – Tuesday, Mar. 19
D&D Adventurers League at Armada GamesTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!7:00PM – Tuesday, Mar. 19
Street Photography, “How I See It!” by Rafael PerdomoThe Art Of Photography – Tampa/St. Pete Chapter7:00PM – Tuesday, Mar. 19
Trivia Night with Trivia NationTrivia Night at Irish 31 Seminole7:00PM – Tuesday, Mar. 19
St. Pete Beers ‘n Board Games Meetup for Young AdultsSt. Pete Beers ‘n Board Games for Young Adults7:00PM – Tuesday, Mar. 19
Trivia Night – Moose Lodge 2117 Smartphone Trivia Game ShowGame Night Meetup for Trivia in Tampa, Sarasota, Venice7:00PM – Tuesday, Mar. 19
Street Photography “How I See It” by Rafael A. PerdomoThe Art Of Photography – Sarasota / Venice7:00PM – Tuesday, Mar. 19
Meet-and-Greet (March 19, 2024)Page’s Edge Book Club7:00PM – Tuesday, Mar. 19
Let’s play chess at 54th Ave Kava House!TB Chess – Tampa Bay – St. Petersburg Chess Meetup Group7:30PM – Tuesday, Mar. 19
Online Event: Shut Up & Write on ZoomShut Up & Write!® Tampa7:45PM – Tuesday, Mar. 19
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Wednesday, March 20

This particular Wednesday is packed with events, one of which is mine!

8:00 a.m., online: Data, Cloud and AI in Tampa present Living with Autonomous AI. This one’s about how “Robots with Autonomy” will likely play an important role in creating a sustainable future in areas such as maintaining our built environment, keeping a rapidly ageing population secure in their homes or keeping degraded land due to climate change productive.

2:00 p.m., online: Gen AI Tampa’s first meetup — Revolutionizing Predictive Models with Generative AI-Driven Feature. Extract new value from your predictive models with this expert panel, tailored to data executives. Join them for an insightful exploration of how Generative AI is reshaping feature engineering, automating the discovery of key variables, and elevating the performance of predictive models.

5:30 p.m., in-person at the Entrepreneur Collaborative Center, Tampa: Computer Coach presents A look at Diversity Equity & Inclusion in 2024! Join Computer Coach for a thought-provoking and insightful panel discussion as we delve into the dynamic landscape of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in 2024. In a world that continues to evolve rapidly, our understanding and approach to fostering diversity, ensuring equity, and promoting inclusion are more crucial than ever.

6:30 p.m. in-person at Kforce, Tampa: Tampa Bay AI Meetup presents How to build AI applications with Python and LangChain. Learn how to build an AI application using Python and LangChain. You’ll see how LangChain can help you build more sophisticated AI applications that can use additional data sources, “remember” what you told it previously, and provide structured output that your application can use. We think this session will take your AI app development to a whole new level!

7:00 p.m., in-person: CitySec is an unaffiliated collection of informal meetups for like-minded security professionals. CitySec groups meet to discuss topics of interest in a non-work, non-vendor setting; preferably while drinking.

Event name and localeGroupTime
Grow Your Business with focused Referral NetworkingBNI Tampa -Referral based networking7:30AM – Wednesday, Mar. 20
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, Mar. 20
Networking at The Hanger Restaurant & Flight Lounge!Tampa Bay Networking and Events7:30AM – Wednesday, Mar. 20
Tampa Highrisers ToastmastersToastmasters District 487:45AM – Wednesday, Mar. 20
Living with Autonomous AIData, Cloud and AI in Tampa8:00AM – Wednesday, Mar. 20
1 Million Cups – Orlando Weekly Meetup1 Million Cups – Orlando8:30AM – Wednesday, Mar. 20
FCCP Morning Photowalk to Eagle Lake Park, Largo, FLFlorida Center for Creative Photography8:30AM – Wednesday, Mar. 20
Career Transition & Job Seeker Networking & Support Meeting – In Person Meeting!Career Rebound – New Job or Career Search for Professionals9:00AM – Wednesday, Mar. 20
Craig Park in Tarpon SpringsSuncoast Drone Club9:00AM – Wednesday, Mar. 20
Midjourney Prompt Help & Advanced FAQ with A.I. Creative Compass!Midjourney A.I. Art Meetup Group11:00AM – Wednesday, Mar. 20
6 smart ways to spot login attacksManageEngine’s Cybersecurity Meetups11:00AM – Wednesday, Mar. 20
In Person Networking BRANDON! Just Love Coffee Cafe – Brandon FLProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:15AM – Wednesday, Mar. 20
Sun City Center Professional Business Networking Lunch ~ All WelcomeBusiness Professionals of Pinellas, Pasco & Hillsborough11:30AM – Wednesday, Mar. 20
Carrollwood Networking Lunch! Join us and win!Tampa Bay Networking Meetings and Mixers11:30AM – Wednesday, Mar. 20
Networking at Glory Days Grill!Tampa Bay Networking and Events11:30AM – Wednesday, Mar. 20
Brandon Networking Professionals Networking LunchTampa Bay Business Networking Meetings & Mixers11:30AM – Wednesday, Mar. 20
Carrollwood Professional Networking Lunch Wednesday All Welcome JOIN usProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:30AM – Wednesday, Mar. 20
Brandon Business Professionals Just Love CoffeeYoung Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect!11:30AM – Wednesday, Mar. 20
Brandon Business Professionals IN Person!!!!Tampa / St Pete Business Connections11:30AM – Wednesday, Mar. 20
Networking at Just Love Coffee!Tampa Bay Networking and Events11:30AM – Wednesday, Mar. 20
NPI North St. Pete Networkers Chapter – Exchange Qualified Business ReferralsNetwork Professionals Inc. of South Pinellas (NPI)11:30AM – Wednesday, Mar. 20
Business Networking LunchBradenton/Sarasota Networking Meetings and Mixers11:30AM – Wednesday, Mar. 20
How to Optimize Fundraising Efforts through Strategic Marketing TechniquesTampa Startup Founder 1011:00PM – Wednesday, Mar. 20
Online Event: Shut Up & Write!® Your Life Story (on Zoom)Shut Up & Write!® St. Petersburg1:00PM – Wednesday, Mar. 20
Revolutionizing Predictive Models with Generative AI-Driven FeatureGen AI Tampa2:00PM – Wednesday, Mar. 20
Inspiring Authors & Book Immersion MeetupLady Lake Memoir Writing Meetup Group2:00PM – Wednesday, Mar. 20
Playing Games in the AlleyThe Tampa Chapter of the Society for the Exploration of Play5:00PM – Wednesday, Mar. 20
Wednesday Night GamingBrandon Boardgamers5:00PM – Wednesday, Mar. 20
Bay pines toastmaster’s hybrid meetingBay Pines Toastmasters5:15PM – Wednesday, Mar. 20
A look at Diversity Equity & Inclusion in 2024!Career Success Academy5:30PM – Wednesday, Mar. 20
Felicitous Game Night w/Heritage Dim SumTampa Game Nights5:30PM – Wednesday, Mar. 20
Wednesday Board Game NightTampa Gaming Guild5:30PM – Wednesday, Mar. 20
Felicitous Game Night w/Heritage Dim SumTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!5:30PM – Wednesday, Mar. 20
A look at Diversity Equity & Inclusion in 2024!Tampa Cybersecurity Training5:30PM – Wednesday, Mar. 20
A look at Diversity Equity & Inclusion in 2024!Front End Creatives5:30PM – Wednesday, Mar. 20
A look at Diversity Equity & Inclusion in 2024!Tech Success Network5:30PM – Wednesday, Mar. 20
Introduction To Composition For Photographers! Techniques To Improve Your ImagesBeginner Hobby and Amateur Photographers Of Tampa St Pete6:00PM – Wednesday, Mar. 20
Casual Commander WednesdaysSunshine Games6:00PM – Wednesday, Mar. 20
Digital DeLand Monthly MeetingDigitalDeLand6:00PM – Wednesday, Mar. 20
Board Game NightCritical Hit Games6:00PM – Wednesday, Mar. 20
Great Big Trivia Wednesdays @ Terra Ceia Bay Country Club Palmetto 6-8PMSouth Florida Poker, Music & Entertainment Group6:00PM – Wednesday, Mar. 20
Dungeons & Dragons One Shot WednesdaysClermont Nerd Games6:00PM – Wednesday, Mar. 20
Learn to Play Moon River at Meeple Movers Board Game CafeMeeple Movers Gaming Group6:00PM – Wednesday, Mar. 20
1st & 3rd Wednesdays – Backgammon Casual GamesSanford Backgammon Group6:00PM – Wednesday, Mar. 20
Monthly Meeting: Focus on CritiquesProse Society Writers Group6:00PM – Wednesday, Mar. 20
TBUX Quarterly SocialTampa Bay UX Group6:30PM – Wednesday, Mar. 20
How to build AI applications with Python and LangChainTampa Bay Artificial Intelligence Meetup6:30PM – Wednesday, Mar. 20
Virtual Feedback!We Write Here Black and Women of Color Writing Group6:30PM – Wednesday, Mar. 20
Happy Hour for Young Entrepreneurs & Business LeadersYoung Entrepreneurs of America YEA Meetup Group6:30PM – Wednesday, Mar. 20
Jewelry laser makingMakerspaces Pinellas Meetup Group6:30PM – Wednesday, Mar. 20
Game Night!Drunk’n Meeples the Social Tabletop (Board) Gamers6:30PM – Wednesday, Mar. 20
Skybox Rooftop BarWesley Chapel Fabulous 40s and 50s Food and Fun Meetup Group6:30PM – Wednesday, Mar. 20
Woodshop Safety (Members Only)Tampa Hackerspace7:00PM – Wednesday, Mar. 20
CigarCitySecDefcon8137:00PM – Wednesday, Mar. 20
[Virtual] Tampa Bay Bitcoin Meetup: News, Markets, & CommunityTampa Bay Bitcoin7:00PM – Wednesday, Mar. 20
MtG Modern Constructed at Armada GamesTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!7:00PM – Wednesday, Mar. 20
Carrollwood Toastmasters Meetings meet In-Person and OnlineToastmasters District 487:00PM – Wednesday, Mar. 20
CigarCitySec MeetupCentral Florida CitySec7:00PM – Wednesday, Mar. 20
Sales Webinar – Learn The Most Effective Closing TechniqueTampa Small Business Owners – EVERYONE WELCOME7:00PM – Wednesday, Mar. 20
Agile Speakeasy: An Open ConversationAgile Orlando7:00PM – Wednesday, Mar. 20
Nerd Night: Board Games and Beer at Deadwords BrewingAdventures On Tap: TTRPGs and Board Games7:00PM – Wednesday, Mar. 20
New Beginnings & Old RivalriesCentral Florida AD&D (1st ed.) Grognards Guild7:00PM – Wednesday, Mar. 20
Mastering Communication: A Key to Professional SuccessProfessionals Meetup For Networking And Social Skillsets7:00PM – Wednesday, Mar. 20
Cardfight Vanguard!! OverDress WeeklySunshine Games7:30PM – Wednesday, Mar. 20
Carollwood Professionals Networking Lunch!Tampa / St Pete Business Connections11:30PM – Wednesday, Mar. 20
Castaways Euchre ClubCastaways Euchre Club6:50PM – Wednesday, Mar. 27
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Thursday, March 21

6:00 p.m., online: Tampa Bay Data Engineering Group presents TBDEG – Exploring the Apache Iceberg Ecosystem with Alex Merced! This month, Alex Merced will present “Exploring the Apache Iceberg Ecosystem” – A pivotal component in the evolution of open lakehouse architectures. He’ll cover querying tools, cataloging vendors, unique use cases, and open source projects.

6:30 p.m., in-person at Cigar Citry Brewery, Tampa: Tampa Bay Agile’s Lean Beer for All Things Agile. You’re not required to drink beer, but you will be asked to participate in a discussion of all things Agile and Lean!

Event name and localeGroupTime
Commander Open Play Night at Armada GamesTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!1:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 14
RPG: Pathfinder Society at Meeple Movers Board Game CafeMeeple Movers Role-Playing Games (RPG) Group2:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 14
Gulfport Scrabble and SocialGulfport Scrabblers and Social5:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 14
Thursday Night GamingBrandon Boardgamers5:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 14
Tomb of Annihilation (T2-APL8)Orlando Adventurer’s Guild5:30PM – Thursday, Mar. 14
New Members Meet & GreetPower BI Data Geeks Support Group6:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 14
Introduction To Street Photography – Techniques & Methods That Will Work For YouBeginner Hobby and Amateur Photographers Of Tampa St Pete6:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 14
2nd ed. AD&D Campaign.Brandon and Seffner area AD&D and OSR Group6:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 14
Pathfinder SocietyCritical Hit Games6:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 14
Central Florida Board Gaming at The CollectiveOrlando Board Gaming Weekly Meetup6:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 14
BABOK IIBA Tampa Bay Study GroupIIBA Tampa Bay7:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 14
Operations Automation Office HoursTampa Robotic Process Automation Group7:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 14
One Piece ThursdaysSunshine Games7:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 14
FABulous ThursdaysSunshine Games7:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 14
Palm Harbor Toastmasters Club #8248Toastmasters District 487:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 14
Yu-Gi-Oh TournamentBalance Martial Arts and Gaming7:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 14
Thursday chess at 54th Ave Kava House!TB Chess – Tampa Bay – St. Petersburg Chess Meetup Group7:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 14
Smartphone Trivia Game Show at Wilders PizzaGame Night Meetup for Trivia in Tampa, Sarasota, Venice7:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 14
Dungeons and Dragons with DonavanUnlucky Roll Cafe Board Game Meetup7:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 14
Live streaming production and talentLive streaming production and talent7:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 14
The Business Networking Midday Power Hour by Simply Referrals on Zoom!!Simply Referrals Tampa Business Networking12:00PM – Tuesday, Mar. 19
TBTLA Valspar Golf Volunteer OpportunityTECHnically Volunteers of Tampa Bay7:00AM – Thursday, Mar. 21
Business Over Breakfast ~ Happy Hangar IN PERSON JOIN US!Wesley Chapel, Trinity, New Tampa, Business Professionals7:30AM – Thursday, Mar. 21
Happy Hangar Early Bird Professionals NetworkingPasco County Young Entrepreneurs/Business Owners All Welcome7:30AM – Thursday, Mar. 21
Happy Hangar Early Bird Professionals NetworkingPasco County Young Entrepreneurs/Business Owners All Welcome7:30AM – Thursday, Mar. 21
LUTZ, FL – HAPPY HANGER CAFE THURSDAY NETWORKINGTampa Bay Networking and Events8:00AM – Thursday, Mar. 21
Women’s Business Networking Mixer: Building Relationships for SuccessLand O’ Lakes Business Women9:00AM – Thursday, Mar. 21
Mastering Cloud SIEM: Strategies for Effective Threat Detection and ResponseOrlando Cybersecurity Meetup10:00AM – Thursday, Mar. 21
Clearwater Professional Networking LunchBusiness Professionals of Pinellas, Pasco & Hillsborough11:00AM – Thursday, Mar. 21
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, Mar. 21
Pinellas County’s Largest Networking Lunch and your invited!Tampa Bay Networking and Events11:00AM – Thursday, Mar. 21
Clearwater/Central Pinellas Networking Lunch JOIN us and connect your businessTampa / St Pete Business Connections11:00AM – Thursday, Mar. 21
Pinellas County’s Largest Networking Lunch and your invited!Tampa Bay Business Networking Happy Hour/Meetings/Meet Up11:00AM – Thursday, Mar. 21
Clearwater/Central Pinellas Networking Lunch JOIN us and connect your business!Tampa Bay Business Networking Meetings & Mixers11:00AM – Thursday, Mar. 21
Lutz / Wesley Chapel Professional Networking Lunch at Bahama Breeze!Professional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:30AM – Thursday, Mar. 21
Wesley Chapel Professional Networking LunchWesley Chapel, Trinity, New Tampa, Business Professionals11:30AM – Thursday, Mar. 21
Lutz / Wesley Chapel Professional Networking Lunch at Bahama Breeze!Pasco County Young Entrepreneurs/Business Owners All Welcome11:30AM – Thursday, Mar. 21
Breakroom Bar & Grill 11:28 Doors open at 11:00am IN PersonProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:30AM – Thursday, Mar. 21
NPI Power Lunch – Exchange Qualified Business ReferralsNetwork Professionals Inc. of South Pinellas (NPI)11:30AM – Thursday, Mar. 21
Sarasota Speakers Exchange ToastmastersToastmasters District 4812:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 21
Telecom Park Toastmasters #6745Toastmasters District 4812:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 21
Apex Systems – Code Faster, Smarter, Better: Productivity with GitHub CopilotIIBA Tampa Bay1:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 21
Living with Autonomous AIData, Cloud and AI in Tampa3:30PM – Thursday, Mar. 21
DUG Tampa March Power Meetup: Dynamics and Power Platform Wave 1 Update OverviewDUG Power Platform & Dynamics 365 – Tampa5:30PM – Thursday, Mar. 21
TBDEG – Exploring the Apache Iceberg Ecosystem with Alex Merced!Tampa Bay Data Engineering Group6:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 21
Data Analytics – Tampa Bay – MARCH MEETUPData Analytics – Tampa Bay6:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 21
Tampa SEO and Internet Marketing Meetup with Steve ScottTampa SEO & Internet Marketing Meetup with Steve Scott6:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 21
Sean Conklin – Shopify vs. WooCommerceWest Orlando WordPress Meetup6:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 21
Adult Game Night at Conworlds EmporiumTarpon Springs Pop Culture & Gaming Meetup6:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 21
Dinner at Cali► Tampa Bay Young Professionals Group6:30PM – Thursday, Mar. 21
Lean Beer for All Things Agile (Tampa)Tampa Bay Agile6:30PM – Thursday, Mar. 21
TBDSG: Your Presentation Title HERE!Tampa Bay Data Science Group6:30PM – Thursday, Mar. 21
Pt. 3 Learning how to use Lightburn softwareMakerspaces Pinellas Meetup Group6:30PM – Thursday, Mar. 21
Join FaithTech Orlando’s March Meet up!Orlando Christian Technologists and Entrepreneurs6:30PM – Thursday, Mar. 21
Chess night!Lakeland Chess Meetup Group6:30PM – Thursday, Mar. 21
3D Printer Orientation: Printing at Tampa Hackerspace (THS Members only)Tampa Hackerspace7:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 21
What is Money?Tampa Bay Bitcoin7:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 21
Blood on the Clocktower – Bad Moon RisingBeyond Catan, A Group of Board Game Geeks7:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 21
Let’s set a shooting time and date and crew assignments.Lights… Camera… TAMPA. Filmmaking Alliance7:30PM – Thursday, Mar. 21
Weekly HacksHacktivate – Hackathon Meetup Group8:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 21
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Friday, March 22

Event name and localeGroupTime
Improve your communication, listening, and leadership skillsWinter Park Toastmasters – Learn while having FUN!7:15AM – Friday, Mar. 15
Caffeine & Connections: Friday Fuel for Black ProfessionalsPinellas County Black Business Meetup Group8:00AM – Friday, Mar. 15
A.C.T. Acquire Connections Today Morning Business Networking All Welcome!Entrepreneurs & Business Owners of Sarasota & Bradenton8:45AM – Friday, Mar. 15
Tampa Young Professionals Virtual Networking Friday Morning All WElCOMEYoung Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect!8:45AM – Friday, Mar. 15
A.C.T. Acquire Connections Today Morning Virtual Business NetworkingNetwork & Social – Orlando Networking Events8:45AM – Friday, Mar. 15
Networking over breakfastTampa Bay Networking and Events9:00AM – Friday, Mar. 15
Business over Breakfast ClearwaterTampa Bay Networking Meetings and Mixers9:00AM – Friday, Mar. 15
FBI ~ Friday Business Introductions at Largo Family RestaurantProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net9:00AM – Friday, Mar. 15
Online Networking with Brandon Biz ProsBrandon Biz Pros9:00AM – Friday, Mar. 15
Toastmasters – Improve Speaking Skills & Build ConfidenceChristian Professionals Network Tampa Bay9:30AM – Friday, Mar. 15
Ms. Biz Connectz- business leaders brainstorm togetherMs. Biz Connectz- business leaders brainstorming together10:00AM – Friday, Mar. 15
International Networking at McAlisters Deli every FridayTampa Bay Business Networking Meetings & Mixers11:30AM – Friday, Mar. 15
Friday International Business Introductions at McAlisters WestshoreProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:30AM – Friday, Mar. 15
Westshore Business Networking Lunch at McAlisters Deli Every Friday All WelcomeTampa Bay Networking and Events11:30AM – Friday, Mar. 15
International Professionals Networking MeetingTampa / St Pete Business Connections11:30AM – Friday, Mar. 15
Friday Business Introductions TampaTampa Bay Networking Meetings and Mixers11:30AM – Friday, Mar. 15
International Networking at McAlisters Deli every FridayBusiness Professionals of Pinellas, Pasco & Hillsborough11:30AM – Friday, Mar. 15
International Networking at McAlisters Deli every FridayYoung Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect!11:30AM – Friday, Mar. 15
International Networking Westshore McAlisters DeliTampa Bay Business Networking Happy Hour/Meetings/Meet Up11:30AM – Friday, Mar. 15
International Professionals Networking MeetingTampa / St Pete Business Connections11:30AM – Friday, Mar. 15
International Professionals Networking MeetingTampa / St Pete Business Connections11:30AM – Friday, Mar. 15
WEEKLY FRIDAY NIGHT GAMING AT GAMER’S COMMANDBrandon Boardgamers5:00PM – Friday, Mar. 15
Board Game Night!Clermont Nerd Games5:00PM – Friday, Mar. 15
Friday Board Game NightTampa Gaming Guild5:30PM – Friday, Mar. 15
🟦 Introduction To Focal Length & Lenses In Photography + Recommendations & TipsBeginner Hobby and Amateur Photographers Of Tampa St Pete6:00PM – Friday, Mar. 15
Taps & Drafts | Casual EDH/MtG Social NightNerd Night Out6:00PM – Friday, Mar. 15
Commander NightMagic the Gathering Tampa/Brandon/St Pete6:00PM – Friday, Mar. 15
MTG: Commander FNMCritical Hit Games6:00PM – Friday, Mar. 15
GROWTH MINDSETSelf-Perfected Orlando6:00PM – Friday, Mar. 15
Taps & Drafts | EDH/MtG Night | Centro YborNerdbrew Events7:00PM – Friday, Mar. 15
Modern FNMSunshine Games7:00PM – Friday, Mar. 15
Friday Pokemon TournamentSunshine Games7:30PM – Friday, Mar. 15
Solana Hackathon WorkGroupSolana Tampa8:00PM – Friday, Mar. 15
Friday night game nightIndica Cafe Events9:00PM – Friday, Mar. 15
FOURTH Friday WordPress Collaboration Meetup – March 2024West Orlando WordPress Meetup8:00AM – Friday, Mar. 22
March 2024 VIRTUAL Homebrew Hillsborough: HCC ICCEHomebrew Hillsborough8:30AM – Friday, Mar. 22
Power Women ExpoTampa Business Club/Networking After Hours9:00AM – Friday, Mar. 22
S Orlando/Dr Phillips: Join us for fun connection growth & networking too!Powerful Women Networking11:30AM – Friday, Mar. 22
The Rest of What AI Can DoCLEARWATER eMarketing Groups12:00PM – Friday, Mar. 22
TBUX Virtual: Portfolio Share & ReviewTampa Bay UX Group12:00PM – Friday, Mar. 22
ONLINE Board Game Fridays!Meeple Movers Gaming Group5:30PM – Friday, Mar. 22
Dune – Friday March 22!Sarasota Strategy Board Game League6:00PM – Friday, Mar. 22
Shut Up & Write!® GulfportShut Up & Write!® St. Petersburg6:30PM – Friday, Mar. 22
St. Pete Arthouse Cinema Club-“The Peasants”St. Pete Arthouse Cinema Club6:45PM – Friday, Mar. 22
MakerFX Makerspace 3D Printing GuildMakerFX Makerspace7:00PM – Friday, Mar. 22
3D Printing Hang Out3D Printing Orlando7:00PM – Friday, Mar. 22
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Saturday, March 23

Event name and localeGroupTime
Yu-Gi-Oh TournamentBalance Martial Arts and Gaming7:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 14
Wake Up and Think Clearly Saturday morning share and discuss.Central Florida Philosophy Meetup7:00AM – Saturday, Mar. 16
Early Bird OcalaToastmasters Division G8:00AM – Saturday, Mar. 16
Saturday Chess at Wholefoods in Midtown, TampaChess Republic9:30AM – Saturday, Mar. 16
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens SaturdaysTarpon Springs Pop Culture & Gaming Meetup11:00AM – Saturday, Mar. 16
Saturday DNDSt Pete and Pinellas Tabletop RPG Group12:00PM – Saturday, Mar. 16
FREE Fab Lab OrientationSuncoast Makers1:30PM – Saturday, Mar. 16
Y Read: Book Read AloudLibrary Book Clubs – OCLS1:30PM – Saturday, Mar. 16
Social climbing of Mount ChesseverestClimbers of Mount Chesseverest2:00PM – Saturday, Mar. 16
Community Hang-out NightNerdbrew Events6:00PM – Saturday, Mar. 16
Yu-Gi-Oh Evening TournamentSunshine Games7:00PM – Saturday, Mar. 16
March Study GroupTampa Bay Techies9:00AM – Saturday, Mar. 23
FCCP – Adobe Lightroom Classic CC, 4 Part Class – Part 1Florida Center for Creative Photography9:00AM – Saturday, Mar. 23
Tadhack 2024 (Day 1)Hacktivate – Hackathon Meetup Group9:30AM – Saturday, Mar. 23
Wood Shop Lathe 101 (Members Only)Tampa Hackerspace10:00AM – Saturday, Mar. 23
Workday – Make a Better Space!Tampa Hackerspace10:00AM – Saturday, Mar. 23
Craft SaturdaysWe Write Here Black and Women of Color Writing Group10:00AM – Saturday, Mar. 23
Renaissance Festival In Dade City March 23rd 2024The Art Of Photography – Tampa/St. Pete Chapter10:00AM – Saturday, Mar. 23
Midjourney Basics: Intro & FAQ with A.I. Creative Compass!Midjourney A.I. Art Meetup Group11:00AM – Saturday, Mar. 23
Hackathon – Feel free to arrive laterOrlando DevOps11:00AM – Saturday, Mar. 23
Alpha Strike Bragging Rights TournamentCritical Hit Games11:00AM – Saturday, Mar. 23
Bravo Group Campaign ContinuesOviedo Middle Aged Gamers (OMAG)11:00AM – Saturday, Mar. 23
Intro to SewingMakerspaces Pinellas Meetup Group12:00PM – Saturday, Mar. 23
Online | VIRTUAL Mastermind Experience: Connecting, Creating & CollaboratingWomen’s Prosperity Network | Fort Lauderdale Chapter12:00PM – Saturday, Mar. 23
Faceless YouTubeTampa Amazon Seller Meetup Group1:00PM – Saturday, Mar. 23
Minigolf at Popstroke – Wesley ChapelGeekocracy!1:00PM – Saturday, Mar. 23
Babcock Ranch Board Games – March 2024Babcock Ranch Board Games1:00PM – Saturday, Mar. 23
Radiant Citadel Adventures (Tier 1)Orlando Adventurer’s Guild2:00PM – Saturday, Mar. 23
Endpoint Protection Using Zero TrustInformation Technology Orlando Group3:00PM – Saturday, Mar. 23
Middle March Game NightNew Port Richey Casual Games and Fun Socializing Group!5:30PM – Saturday, Mar. 23
Saturday Nighrt Pericle Run: “Cam-Pain 1” post tutorial adventureOrlando Pericle Gathering Darkness RPG Meetup Group7:00PM – Saturday, Mar. 23
Group Outing- Brews, Tabletop, Pinball and More! @Hourglass Brewery 21+Gaming.net8:00PM – Saturday, Mar. 23
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Sunday, March 24

Event name and localeGroupTime
Warhammer 40KClermont Nerd Games11:00AM – Sunday, Mar. 17
Board Games at Big Storm in OdessaBeyond Catan, A Group of Board Game Geeks12:00PM – Sunday, Mar. 17
Sunday Chess at Wholefoods in Midtown, TampaChess Republic2:00PM – Sunday, Mar. 17
D&D Adventurers League at Critical Hit GamesTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!2:00PM – Sunday, Mar. 17
D&D Adventurers LeagueCritical Hit Games2:00PM – Sunday, Mar. 17
Sunday Game DayDrunk’n Meeples West Pasco (Boardgames)3:30PM – Sunday, Mar. 17
Sunday Pokemon LeagueSunshine Games4:00PM – Sunday, Mar. 17
Lankhmar: City of AdventureBrandon and Seffner area AD&D and OSR Group5:00PM – Sunday, Mar. 17
Open Game NightUnlucky Roll Cafe Board Game Meetup6:00PM – Sunday, Mar. 17
A Duck Presents NB Movie NightNerd Night Out7:00PM – Sunday, Mar. 17
Hidden Gems Night, Presented by A Duck!Nerdbrew Events7:00PM – Sunday, Mar. 17
Plant City Adventure part 1: Sunday morning hike► Tampa Bay Young Professionals Group8:30AM – Sunday, Mar. 24
Tadhack 2024 (Day 2)Hacktivate – Hackathon Meetup Group9:00AM – Sunday, Mar. 24
RE Olds ParkSuncoast Drone Club9:00AM – Sunday, Mar. 24
CRITICAL THINKERS SUNDAY Meetup at Maureen’s homeSuncoast Critical Thinking Discussion Group9:30AM – Sunday, Mar. 24
🌐 SUN 3/24 at 10 AM ONLINE PHOTOGRAPHY CRITIQUE PROGRAMThe Art Of Photography – Tampa/St. Pete Chapter10:00AM – Sunday, Mar. 24
Viking Weekend at the Bay Area Renaissance FestivalGeekocracy!10:00AM – Sunday, Mar. 24
Quest Day!! (Spring Equinox)Thaliondor: Fantasy and Medieval Combat11:00AM – Sunday, Mar. 24
BrunchChan’s Book Club of Tampa Bay11:00AM – Sunday, Mar. 24
Large format printingMakerspaces Pinellas Meetup Group12:00PM – Sunday, Mar. 24
Pizza and Board Games on Bee RidgeBoard Games and Card Games in Sarasota & Bradenton12:00PM – Sunday, Mar. 24
RPG: Twilight 2000 – a Post WWIII Survival RPG at Meeple Movers Board Game CafeMeeple Movers Role-Playing Games (RPG) Group12:00PM – Sunday, Mar. 24
Art Day with Sonya at Meeple Movers Board Game CafeMeeple Movers Gaming Group12:00PM – Sunday, Mar. 24
Writer’s Meet-Up: Let’s Hang Out and WriteProse Society Writers Group12:00PM – Sunday, Mar. 24
Monthly Gaming at the DELAND Library!Board Gamers of West Volusia12:30PM – Sunday, Mar. 24
Wall Springs ParkGen Geek1:00PM – Sunday, Mar. 24
4TH SUNDAY OF THE MONTH BOARDGAMING AT NERDY NEEDSBrandon Boardgamers1:00PM – Sunday, Mar. 24
Entrepreneur Classes PreviewNew Entrepreneurship Connections1:00PM – Sunday, Mar. 24
Alphabet Soup 2024 | Finding Letters in the World Around UsFlorida Center for Creative Photography5:00PM – Sunday, Mar. 24
Let’s Learn to Turn Pens!Tampa Hackerspace6:00PM – Sunday, Mar. 24
Find Your Funny ToastmastersToastmasters Division E6:30PM – Sunday, Mar. 24
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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, March 11, 2024)

Here’s the “official unofficial” list of tech, entrepreneur, and nerd events for Tampa Bay and surrounding areas for Monday, March 11 through Sunday, March 17, 2024.

This week’s events

Monday, March 11

Virtual PMO Career Fair - March 11, 2024 - 11:00 AM EST

Presented by Project Management Institute, Florida Suncoast and Computer Coach

On Monday morning at 11:00, Computer Coach will host the online event Virtual PMO Career Fair, an online project management job fair where you can meet top employers, explore job opportunities, and network with industry experts without leaving the comfort of your home. Find out more and register here.

Women Who Code / Connect - Become a Speaker: Tips to Successful Conference Proposals - Monday, March 11, 12:00 PM ET

Featuring:
- Vul Nguyen - WWCode Leadership Fellow - Mobile
- Maria Terzi: WWCode Leadership Fellow - Emerging Tech
- Hope Wilson: WWCode Leadership Fellow - Cloud

At noon, Women Who Code’s online event, Become a Speaker: Tips to Successful Conference Proposals, will show you how you can become a speaker and successfully submit conference proposals to tech events. Find out more and register here.

Tampa Startup Founder 101 - How to Tackle the Gender Gap in Funding: Facts & Initiatives from Investors - Mar 11, 2024 at 10:00 AM PST

Featuring:
- Mercedes Bankston, Director at F1 Silicon Valley and Angel Investor
- Kulsoom Lakhani: Co-founder and General Partner at i@i Ventures

At 1 p.m., Tampa Startup Founder 101 will host an online session titled How to Tackle the Gender Gap in Funding: Facts & Initiatives from Investors, which will delve into the pressing issue of gender disparity in funding and explore actionable initiatives to create a more equitable future. Find out more and register here.

Event name and localeGroupTime
Lets Play Pokemon! GOLets Play Pokemon Go Red Team7:00AM – Thursday, Mar. 7
IBM Meetup Network: Community Office Hours #2Data, Cloud and AI in Tampa9:00AM – Monday, Mar. 11
Virtual PMO Career FairTech Success Network11:00AM – Monday, Mar. 11
Virtual PMO Career FairCareer Success Academy11:00AM – Monday, Mar. 11
Virtual PMO Career FairFront End Creatives11:00AM – Monday, Mar. 11
In person at Fords Garage St PeteYoung Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect!11:00AM – Monday, Mar. 11
Networking at Ford’s GarageTampa Bay Networking and Events11:00AM – Monday, Mar. 11
Virtual PMO Career FairTampa Cybersecurity Training11:00AM – Monday, Mar. 11
Downtown St Pete Business Professionals LunchTampa / St Pete Business Connections11:00AM – Monday, Mar. 11
Start the Week with more connections MONDAYS at Romi’s Tacos All Welcome!Young Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect!11:30AM – Monday, Mar. 11
Networking at Romi’s TacosTampa Bay Networking and Events11:30AM – Monday, Mar. 11
Business Networking MeetingChristian Professionals Network Tampa Bay11:30AM – Monday, Mar. 11
In PERSON Networking Lunch East Brandon Reserve your seatProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:30AM – Monday, Mar. 11
St. Pete Networking Lunch! Fords Garage! Monday’sProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:30AM – Monday, Mar. 11
Monday Business Introductions at Romi’s Taco’sTampa Bay Business Networking Meetings & Mixers11:30AM – Monday, Mar. 11
Become a Speaker: Tips to Successful Conference ProposalsWomen Who Code Tampa12:00PM – Monday, Mar. 11
How to Tackle the Gender Gap in Funding: Facts & Initiatives from InvestorsTampa Startup Founder 1011:00PM – Monday, Mar. 11
Theft! A History of MusicComics, Animation and etc.2:00PM – Monday, Mar. 11
Ranada Radiate Ridge ToastmastersToastmasters Division G5:30PM – Monday, Mar. 11
Introduction To The Exposure Triangle- Settings, Shooting Modes & Light MeteringBeginner Hobby and Amateur Photographers Of Tampa St Pete6:00PM – Monday, Mar. 11
Monday Feast & Game NightTampa Bay Tabletoppers6:00PM – Monday, Mar. 11
Speakeasy Toastmasters #4698Toastmasters District 486:00PM – Monday, Mar. 11
Oath Campaign – Chronicle SixSarasota Strategy Board Game League6:00PM – Monday, Mar. 11
MTG: Commander NightCritical Hit Games6:00PM – Monday, Mar. 11
Monday Weekly Board Game Night! (Lazy Moon Colonial Location)Board Game Meetup: Board Game Boxcar6:00PM – Monday, Mar. 11
Drawing @ CBA LibraryDraw Anywhere Tampa/Ybor6:30PM – Monday, Mar. 11
North Port Toastmasters Meets Online!!Toastmasters District 486:30PM – Monday, Mar. 11
Three Bridges Brewing Trivia Night with the Smartphone Trivia Game ShowGame Night Meetup for Trivia in Tampa, Sarasota, Venice6:30PM – Monday, Mar. 11
Let’s Play SpadesOrlando Spades Meetup Group6:30PM – Monday, Mar. 11
IBM Meetup Network: Community Office Hours #3Data, Cloud and AI in Tampa7:00PM – Monday, Mar. 11
🟪 How To Photograph Groups Of People! Methods & Techniques That Work🟪Beginner Hobby and Amateur Photographers Of Tampa St Pete7:00PM – Monday, Mar. 11
Board Game Night at Armada GamesTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!7:00PM – Monday, Mar. 11
Stirling Toastmasters Club #7461614Toastmasters District 487:00PM – Monday, Mar. 11
Members as far back as 2008 can access their photosSchool is closed- Light Study PRO – A Photography Workshop7:00PM – Monday, Mar. 11
ONLINE: The Stoic Response to GriefOrlando Stoics7:00PM – Monday, Mar. 11
Online Event: Shut Up & Write!® Your Life Story (on Zoom)Shut Up & Write!® St. Petersburg7:00PM – Monday, Mar. 11
DigiMondaysSunshine Games7:30PM – Monday, Mar. 11
Deadly ClassComics, Animation and etc.7:30PM – Monday, Mar. 11
Weekly MeetupBeginning Web Development8:00PM – Monday, Mar. 11
Graphic Novel Discussion GroupComics, Animation and etc.10:00PM – Monday, Mar. 11
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Tuesday, March 12

On Tuesday at 10:00 a.m., Computer Coach will host its online workshop, How to Write a Technical Resume. They’ll discuss how to write a technical resume for job searching in today’s highly competitive job market. Find out more and register here.

At 6 p.m., the St. Petersburg Cybersecurity Meetup Group will hold their online event, Cybersecurity Trends in 2024. It will feature a deep dive into the latest cybersecurity trends for the upcoming year, with expert speakers discussing emerging threats, new technologies, and best practices to protect your organization from cyberattacks. Find out more and register here.

Event name and localeGroupTime
Lets Play Pokemon! GOLets Play Pokemon Go Red Team7:00AM – Thursday, Mar. 7
Yu-Gi-Oh Evening TournamentSunshine Games7:00PM – Saturday, Mar. 9
IBM Meetup Network: Community Office Hours #4Data, Cloud and AI in Tampa5:00AM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
Venice Area Toastmasters Club #5486Toastmasters District 487:30AM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
v-Lean CoffeeTampa Bay Agile7:30AM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
NPI St. Pete Business Builders Chapter – Exchange Qualified Business ReferralsNetwork Professionals Inc. of South Pinellas (NPI)7:30AM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
March Membership Meeting (Open to Anyone)Tampa Bay InfraGard Meetup Group9:00AM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
How to Write a Technical ResumeCareer Success Academy10:00AM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
How to Write a Technical ResumeFront End Creatives10:00AM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
How to Write a Technical ResumeTampa Cybersecurity Training10:00AM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
How to Write a Technical ResumeTech Success Network10:00AM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
Free Easter Craft PaintingPinellas County 55+ Social Activities Group10:30AM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
Westchase Business Networking Lunch ~ All Welcome JOIN us and connect!Tampa / St Pete Business Connections11:00AM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
Tuesday Westchase Business Networking Lunch at Sea Glass TavernBusiness Professionals of Pinellas, Pasco & Hillsborough11:00AM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
Westchase Professional Business Networking Lunch ~ All WelcomeYoung Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect!11:00AM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
Networking at SeaGlass Tavern~ All Welcome, join us!!!Tampa Bay Networking and Events11:00AM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
Westchase Professionals Business Networking Lunch -Grand Hacienda 11955 SheldonProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:30AM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
Professional Business Networking Lunch Glory Day’s New TampaPasco County Young Entrepreneurs/Business Owners All Welcome11:30AM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
New Tampa Networking Lunch at Glory Day’s Grill New TampaWesley Chapel, Trinity, New Tampa, Business Professionals11:30AM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
Networking at Glory Days GrillTampa Bay Networking and Events11:30AM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
Networking at AppleBee’s St. PeteTampa Bay Networking and Events11:30AM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
New Tampa RGA Chapter ~ Glory Days Meet your next referral partner!Professional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:30AM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
SWAT Networking Lakewood Ranch LuncheonSWAT Networking – Successful Women Aligning Together11:30AM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
Oldsmar/Westchase Networking Lunch -Beef O Brady’s~ Meet your next referralTampa Bay Business Networking Meetings & Mixers11:30AM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
The Business Alliance ClubThe Business Alliance11:45AM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
The Business Networking Midday Power Hour by Simply Referrals on Zoom!!Simply Referrals Tampa Business Networking12:00PM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
HEALTH FREE WEBINAR – Focus & Productivity HacksTampa Small Business Owners – EVERYONE WELCOME12:00PM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
Secure Multi-Party Computation LabHyperledger Tampa12:00PM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
✨🥽 Intro to AR/VR Development & Design: Industry Workshop ⏰ Mar/12th, 3 PM ESTOrlando Unity Developers Group3:00PM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
Chess club TuesdaysTarpon Springs Pop Culture & Gaming Meetup4:00PM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
Spark GolfTampa Bay Happy Hour Meetup5:00PM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
Weekly Open Make NightTampa Hackerspace6:00PM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
Cybersecurity Trends in 2024Saint Petersburg Cybersecurity Meetup Group6:00PM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
Magic: The Gathering Night at FelicitousTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!6:00PM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
📸 An Introduction To Portrait Shoots For Photographers – Techniques & Tips 📸Beginner Hobby and Amateur Photographers Of Tampa St Pete6:00PM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
Hobby NightCritical Hit Games6:00PM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
Weekly Tuesday Evening Online Zoom MeetingPinellas Writers Group6:00PM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
Authors Anonymous – Writing GroupAuthors Anonymous – Writing Group6:00PM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
Florida Podcasters Association General Meeting!!!Florida Podcasters Association6:30PM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
Learn About Podcasting and How to Monetize Your Interest!Tampa eMarketing Groups6:30PM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
Loner Seekers Euchre – TampaLoner Seekers Euchre – Tampa6:30PM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
Trivia Night @ Florida Ave (Tampa)Tampa Bay Girlfriends (mid-20s – mid-40s)6:30PM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
Weekday Writing Get DownWe Write Here Black and Women of Color Writing Group6:30PM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
Guest Speaker Seminar for Young Entrepreneurs & Business LeadersYoung Entrepreneurs of America YEA Meetup Group6:30PM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
March 2024 Book Club MeetingOldsmar Reads Between The Lines6:30PM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
Social get togetherTampa Bay Photographic Arts Community6:30PM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
Dinner Discussion of the Classic The Martian Chronicles by Ray BradburyTheir Eyes Were Watching Books – Classic Book Meetup6:30PM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
Thrift Session!Orlando Thrift & Craft Club6:30PM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
Woodshop Safety (Members Only)Tampa Hackerspace7:00PM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
How To Build & Maintain A Successful Portrait Studio- Methods & Hacks That Work!Beginner Hobby and Amateur Photographers Of Tampa St Pete7:00PM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
D&D Adventurers League at Armada GamesTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!7:00PM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
Ukrainian Language and Culture Exchange – Virtual MeetingTampa Ukrainian Language Meetup7:00PM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
Mediumshop (evidential)Living Metaphysical7:00PM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
Re-Cap 3DXW24, & how to access presentations given. (New Enhancements in SW25)Pirates of Tampa Bay SOLIDWORKS User Group (POT-SWUG)7:00PM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
Milk: Through a Glass DarklyComics, Animation and etc.7:00PM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
Dunedin Toastmasters – Guests Welcome 👍🐛Dunedin Toastmasters 21667:00PM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
Build with AI and GeminiGoogle Developer Group Central Florida7:00PM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
Pizza PythonThe Orlando Python User Group7:00PM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
Creative SpeakingCreative Speaking St Pete7:00PM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
Trivia Night with Trivia NationTrivia Night at Irish 31 Seminole7:00PM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
St. Pete Beers ‘n Board Games Meetup for Young AdultsSt. Pete Beers ‘n Board Games for Young Adults7:00PM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
Trivia Night – Moose Lodge 2117 Smartphone Trivia Game ShowGame Night Meetup for Trivia in Tampa, Sarasota, Venice7:00PM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
AMA – Ask Me Anything Related to Photography, Computers and SoftwareFlorida Center for Creative Photography7:00PM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
Let’s Meetup and Discuss “The Radleys” by Matt HaigCentral Florida Books and Brews7:00PM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
Trivia Night at Mellow MushroomSara-so-tall7:00PM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
Let’s play chess at 54th Ave Kava House!TB Chess – Tampa Bay – St. Petersburg Chess Meetup Group7:30PM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
Online Event: Shut Up & Write on ZoomShut Up & Write!® Tampa7:45PM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
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Wednesday, March 13

Event name and localeGroupTime
Lets Play Pokemon! GOLets Play Pokemon Go Red Team7:00AM – Thursday, Mar. 7
Grow Your Business with focused Referral NetworkingBNI Tampa -Referral based networking7:30AM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
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, Mar. 13
Networking at The Hanger Restaurant & Flight Lounge!Tampa Bay Networking and Events7:30AM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
NPI Profit Partners Chapter – Exchange Qualified Business ReferralsNetwork Professionals Inc. of South Pinellas (NPI)7:30AM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
Tampa Highrisers ToastmastersToastmasters District 487:45AM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
WWCode Career Mentorship Program: A Virtual Learning ExperienceWomen Who Code Tampa8:00AM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
Quantum Series Part 4: Advanced Quantum Computing with QiskitData, Cloud and AI in Tampa8:00AM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
1 Million Cups – Orlando Weekly Meetup1 Million Cups – Orlando8:30AM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
Dunedin CausewaySuncoast Drone Club9:00AM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
Coffee & WordPress at Foxtail Coffee – Howell BranchWordPress Orlando9:30AM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
Webinar with KrypC: Secure & Compliant Healthcare Data with Hyperledger FabricHyperledger Tampa10:00AM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
Streamline threat response digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) tacticManageEngine’s Cybersecurity Meetups11:00AM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
In Person Networking BRANDON! Just Love Coffee Cafe – Brandon FLProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:15AM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
Sun City Center Professional Business Networking Lunch ~ All WelcomeBusiness Professionals of Pinellas, Pasco & Hillsborough11:30AM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
Carrollwood Networking Lunch! Join us and win!Tampa Bay Networking Meetings and Mixers11:30AM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
Networking at Glory Days Grill!Tampa Bay Networking and Events11:30AM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
Brandon Networking Professionals Networking LunchTampa Bay Business Networking Meetings & Mixers11:30AM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
Brandon Business Professionals Just Love CoffeeYoung Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect!11:30AM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
Brandon Business Professionals IN Person!!!!Tampa / St Pete Business Connections11:30AM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
Networking at Just Love Coffee!Tampa Bay Networking and Events11:30AM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
Carrollwood Professional Networking Lunch Wednesday All Welcome JOIN usProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:30AM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
CIO Leadership Forum in Lakeland, FLFlorida CIO Forums with vTECH io11:30AM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
Business Networking LunchBradenton/Sarasota Networking Meetings and Mixers11:30AM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
How Crucial is a Blog for Your Website?Tampa SEO & Internet Marketing Meetup with Steve Scott12:00PM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
LinkedIn Strategies to Get More ClientsNetwork After Work Tampa – Networking Events1:00PM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
Apex Systems – Async in JavaScriptIIBA Tampa Bay1:00PM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
Online Event: Shut Up & Write!® Your Life Story (on Zoom)Shut Up & Write!® St. Petersburg1:00PM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
Inspiring Authors & Book Immersion MeetupLady Lake Memoir Writing Meetup Group2:00PM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
Scaling from Five Figures to Multi-Six FiguresNetwork After Work Tampa – Networking Events3:00PM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
Future Home Buyers & Sellers – Open Bar Happy Hour @ The ScottThe Pinellas County Young “Professionals”5:00PM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
SwanCitySec MeetupCentral Florida CitySec5:00PM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
Wednesday Night GamingBrandon Boardgamers5:00PM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
Playing Games in the AlleyThe Tampa Chapter of the Society for the Exploration of Play5:00PM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
Bay pines toastmaster’s hybrid meetingBay Pines Toastmasters5:15PM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
Felicitous Game Night w/Heritage Dim SumTampa Game Nights5:30PM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
Wednesday Board Game NightTampa Gaming Guild5:30PM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
Felicitous Game Night w/Heritage Dim SumTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!5:30PM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
Whiskey Tech WednesdaysDefcon8136:00PM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
IBM Meetup Network: Community Office Hours #5Data, Cloud and AI in Tampa6:00PM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
Introduction To Composition For Photographers! Techniques To Improve Your ImagesBeginner Hobby and Amateur Photographers Of Tampa St Pete6:00PM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
Casual Commander WednesdaysSunshine Games6:00PM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
Hobby Night – Minis Painting Tips & Tricks at Armada GamesTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!6:00PM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
1st Game Get TogetherLearn Mah Jongg6:00PM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
Board Game NightCritical Hit Games6:00PM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
Great Big Trivia Wednesdays @ Terra Ceia Bay Country Club Palmetto 6-8PMSouth Florida Poker, Music & Entertainment Group6:00PM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
CRITICAL THINKERS AT SUPER BUFFETSuncoast Critical Thinking Discussion Group6:00PM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
Tampa Bay Inventors Council – www.tbic.us bi-monthly MeetupTampa Bay Inventors Council – www.TampaBayInventors.org6:30PM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
Game Night!Drunk’n Meeples the Social Tabletop (Board) Gamers6:30PM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
Prose and Cons by Amanda Flower – finalThe Weirder Things Book Club6:30PM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
Tampa Writers Alliance Critique GroupTampa Writers Alliance6:30PM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
How to Overcome the Internal Challenges of Being an EntrepreneurTampa Startup Founder 1017:00PM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
[Virtual] Tampa Bay Bitcoin Meetup: News, Markets, & CommunityTampa Bay Bitcoin7:00PM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
Wed., March 13 – 7 pm – AWAKENING THE MIND’S EYE presented by Ken TysonThe Art Of Photography – Tampa/St. Pete Chapter7:00PM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
🟢Emphasis & Focal Points In Photography Composition: How To Improve Your ImagesBeginner Hobby and Amateur Photographers Of Tampa St Pete7:00PM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
MtG Modern Constructed at Armada GamesTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!7:00PM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
Carrollwood Toastmasters Meetings meet In-Person and OnlineToastmasters District 487:00PM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
FREE WEBINAR – HOW TO SELL ANYTHING TO ANYONEFlorida Small Business Owners7:00PM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
Call for presentersBroward Drupal Users Group7:00PM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
Lean Beer DevOps – Foxtail on Howell BranchOrlando DevOps7:00PM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
MakerFX Embrilliance Study GroupMakerFX Makerspace7:00PM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
Workshop Wednesdays. Come Craft with Us.Unlucky Roll Cafe Board Game Meetup7:00PM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
Nerd Night: Board Games and Beer at Deadwords BrewingAdventures On Tap: TTRPGs and Board Games7:00PM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
New Beginnings & Old RivalriesCentral Florida AD&D (1st ed.) Grognards Guild7:00PM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
How to Improve Your ConversationsSocial Survival7:00PM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
How to Express Yourself and Connect with PeopleProfessionals Meetup For Networking And Social Skillsets7:00PM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
The Short Attention Span Storytelling HourWriters of Central Florida or Thereabouts7:00PM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
Cardfight Vanguard!! OverDress WeeklySunshine Games7:30PM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
Code challenge Monthly coding sessionOrlando Lady Developers Meetup8:00PM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
Carollwood Professionals Networking Lunch!Tampa / St Pete Business Connections11:30PM – Wednesday, Mar. 13
Sales Webinar – Learn The Most Effective Closing TechniqueTampa Small Business Owners – EVERYONE WELCOME7:00PM – Wednesday, Mar. 20
Castaways Euchre ClubCastaways Euchre Club6:50PM – Wednesday, Mar. 27
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Thursday, March 14

Discover the art of building relationships with recruiting agencies - Thursday, 3/14/2024, 12:00 pm

Guest speaker: Pete Strouse

On Thursday at 12:00 p.m., Computer Coach will host an online event: Building Relationships with Recruiting Agencies.

You’ll learn:
✅ Insider tips from an information security TA professional.
✅ Strategies for connecting with staffing agencies to supercharge your career.
✅ Tips for navigating the security job market and finding the roles you deserve.
✅ How to level-set expectations when working with different types of recruiters.

Find out more and register here.

Event name and localeGroupTime
Lets Play Pokemon! GOLets Play Pokemon Go Red Team7:00AM – Thursday, Mar. 7
Commander Open Play Night at Armada GamesTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!1:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 7
RPG: Pathfinder Society at Meeple Movers Board Game CafeMeeple Movers Role-Playing Games (RPG) Group2:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 7
Thursday Night GamingBrandon Boardgamers5:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 7
Gulfport Scrabble and SocialGulfport Scrabblers and Social5:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 7
Tomb of Annihilation (T2-APL8)Orlando Adventurer’s Guild5:30PM – Thursday, Mar. 7
New Members Meet & GreetPower BI Data Geeks Support Group6:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 7
2nd ed. AD&D Campaign.Brandon and Seffner area AD&D and OSR Group6:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 7
Pathfinder SocietyCritical Hit Games6:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 7
Central Florida Board Gaming at The CollectiveOrlando Board Gaming Weekly Meetup6:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 7
BABOK IIBA Tampa Bay Study GroupIIBA Tampa Bay7:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 7
Operations Automation Office HoursTampa Robotic Process Automation Group7:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 7
One Piece ThursdaysSunshine Games7:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 7
FABulous ThursdaysSunshine Games7:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 7
Palm Harbor Toastmasters Club #8248Toastmasters District 487:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 7
Yu-Gi-Oh TournamentBalance Martial Arts and Gaming7:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 7
Thursday chess at 54th Ave Kava House!TB Chess – Tampa Bay – St. Petersburg Chess Meetup Group7:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 7
Smartphone Trivia Game Show at Wilders PizzaGame Night Meetup for Trivia in Tampa, Sarasota, Venice7:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 7
Dungeons and Dragons with DonavanUnlucky Roll Cafe Board Game Meetup7:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 7
Live streaming production and talentLive streaming production and talent7:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 7
[FREE WORKSHOP] – Delegating 2024: Pro Hints, Remote Aides InclusiveFlorida Small Business Owners2:00PM – Sunday, Mar. 10
The Business Networking Midday Power Hour by Simply Referrals on Zoom!!Simply Referrals Tampa Business Networking12:00PM – Tuesday, Mar. 12
Tampa Bay Cybersecurity ConferenceTampa Bay InfraGard Meetup Group7:30AM – Thursday, Mar. 14
Business Over Breakfast ~ Happy Hangar IN PERSON JOIN US!Wesley Chapel, Trinity, New Tampa, Business Professionals7:30AM – Thursday, Mar. 14
Happy Hangar Early Bird Professionals NetworkingPasco County Young Entrepreneurs/Business Owners All Welcome7:30AM – Thursday, Mar. 14
Happy Hangar Early Bird Professionals NetworkingPasco County Young Entrepreneurs/Business Owners All Welcome7:30AM – Thursday, Mar. 14
LUTZ, FL – HAPPY HANGER CAFE THURSDAY NETWORKINGTampa Bay Networking and Events8:00AM – Thursday, Mar. 14
Bounce Brainstorming SessionVisionary Women Entrepreneurs – Elevate Your Success10:00AM – Thursday, Mar. 14
Clearwater Professional Networking LunchBusiness Professionals of Pinellas, Pasco & Hillsborough11:00AM – Thursday, Mar. 14
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, Mar. 14
Pinellas County’s Largest Networking Lunch and your invited!Tampa Bay Networking and Events11:00AM – Thursday, Mar. 14
ManageEngine ADManager Plus product demoManageEngine’s Cybersecurity Meetups11:00AM – Thursday, Mar. 14
Clearwater/Central Pinellas Networking Lunch JOIN us and connect your businessTampa / St Pete Business Connections11:00AM – Thursday, Mar. 14
Pinellas County’s Largest Networking Lunch and your invited!Tampa Bay Business Networking Happy Hour/Meetings/Meet Up11:00AM – Thursday, Mar. 14
Lutz / Wesley Chapel Professional Networking Lunch at Bahama Breeze!Professional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:30AM – Thursday, Mar. 14
Wesley Chapel Professional Networking LunchWesley Chapel, Trinity, New Tampa, Business Professionals11:30AM – Thursday, Mar. 14
Lutz / Wesley Chapel Professional Networking Lunch at Bahama Breeze!Pasco County Young Entrepreneurs/Business Owners All Welcome11:30AM – Thursday, Mar. 14
Breakroom Bar & Grill 11:28 Doors open at 11:00am IN PersonProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:30AM – Thursday, Mar. 14
NPI Power Lunch – Exchange Qualified Business ReferralsNetwork Professionals Inc. of South Pinellas (NPI)11:30AM – Thursday, Mar. 14
Building Relationships with Recruiting AgenciesTech Success Network12:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 14
How to overcome the fear of interviewing even if you are shy and intimidatedWesley Chapel PM and IT Connection12:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 14
Building Relationships with Recruiting AgenciesFront End Creatives12:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 14
Telecom Park Toastmasters #6745Toastmasters District 4812:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 14
Sarasota Speakers Exchange ToastmastersToastmasters District 4812:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 14
Building Relationships with Recruiting AgenciesTampa Cybersecurity Training12:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 14
Building Relationships with Recruiting AgenciesCareer Success Academy12:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 14
Workshop – How To Hire Virtual Assistants for As Low As $5/hrTampa Small Business Owners – EVERYONE WELCOME2:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 14
Quantum Series Part 4: Advanced Quantum Computing with QiskitData, Cloud and AI in Tampa3:30PM – Thursday, Mar. 14
FCCP Weekly Photo Assignment 11: YellowFlorida Center for Creative Photography5:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 14
Mar 14 Thursday 6pm, BAR’S OPEN, NETWORKING, MEETING, 830pm DINNER LA VEntrepreneur Social Club6:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 14
BotC night at Hourglass Brewery at the Hourglass DistrictSunshine Social Deduction Gaming6:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 14
Dinner at Stonewater GrillLadies Connect!6:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 14
Brewery Happy Hour for Tampa Bay 30 Something’sTampa Bay 30 Something’s Social Club6:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 14
Writing MeetupTampa Free Writing Group6:30PM – Thursday, Mar. 14
Polk County BiggerPockets Networking MeetupPolk County BiggerPockets Members Networking Group6:30PM – Thursday, Mar. 14
Contradictory Cards Tarot Webinar on YouTube LiveTampa Bay Area Tarot Meetup7:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 14
Trivia KnightTampa Bay Knights7:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 14
Beginners – Creating a web server with Node (Express) – JavaScript ServersideFlorida Software School7:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 14
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid – Book ClubSomething Punny Ladies Book Club7:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 14
The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store – James McBrideSt. Pete Booze and Book Club7:30PM – Thursday, Mar. 14
The Many Deaths of Laila StarrComics, Animation and etc.8:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 14
Cosmic DetectiveComics, Animation and etc.9:30PM – Thursday, Mar. 14
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Friday, March 15

Event name and localeGroupTime
Lets Play Pokemon! GOLets Play Pokemon Go Red Team7:00AM – Thursday, Mar. 7
Improve your communication, listening, and leadership skillsWinter Park Toastmasters – Learn while having FUN!7:15AM – Friday, Mar. 8
Caffeine & Connections: Friday Fuel for Black ProfessionalsPinellas County Black Business Meetup Group8:00AM – Friday, Mar. 8
A.C.T. Acquire Connections Today Morning Business Networking All Welcome!Entrepreneurs & Business Owners of Sarasota & Bradenton8:45AM – Friday, Mar. 8
Tampa Young Professionals Virtual Networking Friday Morning All WElCOMEYoung Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect!8:45AM – Friday, Mar. 8
A.C.T. Acquire Connections Today Morning Virtual Business NetworkingNetwork & Social – Orlando Networking Events8:45AM – Friday, Mar. 8
Networking over breakfastTampa Bay Networking and Events9:00AM – Friday, Mar. 8
Business over Breakfast ClearwaterTampa Bay Networking Meetings and Mixers9:00AM – Friday, Mar. 8
FBI ~ Friday Business Introductions at Largo Family RestaurantProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net9:00AM – Friday, Mar. 8
Online Networking with Brandon Biz ProsBrandon Biz Pros9:00AM – Friday, Mar. 8
Toastmasters – Improve Speaking Skills & Build ConfidenceChristian Professionals Network Tampa Bay9:30AM – Friday, Mar. 8
Ms. Biz Connectz- business leaders brainstorm togetherMs. Biz Connectz- business leaders brainstorming together10:00AM – Friday, Mar. 8
International Networking at McAlisters Deli every FridayBusiness Professionals of Pinellas, Pasco & Hillsborough11:30AM – Friday, Mar. 8
Friday International Business Introductions at McAlisters WestshoreProfessional Business Networking with RGAnetwork.net11:30AM – Friday, Mar. 8
Westshore Business Networking Lunch at McAlisters Deli Every Friday All WelcomeTampa Bay Networking and Events11:30AM – Friday, Mar. 8
International Professionals Networking MeetingTampa / St Pete Business Connections11:30AM – Friday, Mar. 8
Friday Business Introductions TampaTampa Bay Networking Meetings and Mixers11:30AM – Friday, Mar. 8
International Networking at McAlisters Deli every FridayTampa Bay Business Networking Meetings & Mixers11:30AM – Friday, Mar. 8
International Networking at McAlisters Deli every FridayYoung Professionals Networking JOIN in and Connect!11:30AM – Friday, Mar. 8
International Networking Westshore McAlisters DeliTampa Bay Business Networking Happy Hour/Meetings/Meet Up11:30AM – Friday, Mar. 8
International Professionals Networking MeetingTampa / St Pete Business Connections11:30AM – Friday, Mar. 8
International Professionals Networking MeetingTampa / St Pete Business Connections11:30AM – Friday, Mar. 8
WORKSHOP: Transform Your Business with Smart Bookkeeping!Florida Small Business Owners12:00PM – Friday, Mar. 8
WORKSHOP – Elevate Your Earnings: Strategic Bookkeeping Wins!Tampa Small Business Owners – EVERYONE WELCOME12:00PM – Friday, Mar. 8
Pokémon Tournament Battles for a Prize!Orlando Pokemon Tournament Meet up2:00PM – Friday, Mar. 8
WEEKLY FRIDAY NIGHT GAMING AT GAMER’S COMMANDBrandon Boardgamers5:00PM – Friday, Mar. 8
Board Game Night!Clermont Nerd Games5:00PM – Friday, Mar. 8
Lets Play Pokemon!Lake Mary Pokemon Meetup Group Lets Play5:00PM – Friday, Mar. 8
Friday Board Game NightTampa Gaming Guild5:30PM – Friday, Mar. 8
🟦 Introduction To Focal Length & Lenses In Photography + Recommendations & TipsBeginner Hobby and Amateur Photographers Of Tampa St Pete6:00PM – Friday, Mar. 8
Taps & Drafts | Casual EDH/MtG Social NightNerd Night Out6:00PM – Friday, Mar. 8
MTG: Commander FNMCritical Hit Games6:00PM – Friday, Mar. 8
GROWTH MINDSETSelf-Perfected Orlando6:00PM – Friday, Mar. 8
Taps & Drafts | EDH/MtG Night | Centro YborNerdbrew Events7:00PM – Friday, Mar. 8
Modern FNMSunshine Games7:00PM – Friday, Mar. 8
Friday Pokemon TournamentSunshine Games7:30PM – Friday, Mar. 8
Friday night game nightIndica Cafe Events9:00PM – Friday, Mar. 8
Call for Volunteers for Startup Weekend Tampa Bay!TECHnically Volunteers of Tampa Bay7:00AM – Friday, Mar. 15
Cybersecurity Strategies for Remote WorkersTech Success Network10:00AM – Friday, Mar. 15
Cybersecurity Strategies for Remote WorkersCareer Success Academy10:00AM – Friday, Mar. 15
Cybersecurity Strategies for Remote WorkersFront End Creatives10:00AM – Friday, Mar. 15
Cybersecurity Strategies for Remote WorkersTampa Cybersecurity Training10:00AM – Friday, Mar. 15
Deploying Production Networks with Hyperledger Bevel Helm ChartsHyperledger Tampa11:30AM – Friday, Mar. 15
Casual Coworking FridayTampa Bay Young Singles Networking and Adventure1:00PM – Friday, Mar. 15
Listenin’ Session at Alan’sSuncoast Audiophile Society4:00PM – Friday, Mar. 15
Board Game Friday Night at Meeple Movers Board Game CafeMeeple Movers Gaming Group5:00PM – Friday, Mar. 15
Roller Derby!Gen Geek6:00PM – Friday, Mar. 15
MakerFX Makerspace Woodshop GuildMakerFX Makerspace7:00PM – Friday, Mar. 15
Tabletop: Friday Board Game NightOviedo Middle Aged Gamers (OMAG)7:00PM – Friday, Mar. 15
Friday Night Gaming in Lake Helen @ Gem Station!Board Gamers of West Volusia7:00PM – Friday, Mar. 15
The Graphic CanonComics, Animation and etc.8:45PM – Friday, Mar. 15
Kpop raveGen Geek9:30PM – Friday, Mar. 15
Monthly Cell Phone Photo ShowcaseFlorida Center for Creative Photography11:59PM – Friday, Mar. 15
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Saturday, March 16

Event name and localeGroupTime
Lets Play Pokemon! GOLets Play Pokemon Go Red Team7:00AM – Thursday, Mar. 7
Yu-Gi-Oh TournamentBalance Martial Arts and Gaming7:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 7
Pokémon Tournament Battles for a Prize!Orlando Pokemon Tournament Meet up2:00PM – Friday, Mar. 8
Lets Play Pokemon!Lake Mary Pokemon Meetup Group Lets Play5:00PM – Friday, Mar. 8
Wake Up and Think Clearly Saturday morning share and discuss.Central Florida Philosophy Meetup7:00AM – Saturday, Mar. 9
Creative business minds & coffeeOrlando Innovative Business Minds: Creative Strategy Meetup8:00AM – Saturday, Mar. 9
Early Bird OcalaToastmasters Division G8:00AM – Saturday, Mar. 9
Saturday Chess at Wholefoods in Midtown, TampaChess Republic9:30AM – Saturday, Mar. 9
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens SaturdaysTarpon Springs Pop Culture & Gaming Meetup11:00AM – Saturday, Mar. 9
Winning The Week – 1st MeetWinning The Week12:00PM – Saturday, Mar. 9
Saturday DNDSt Pete and Pinellas Tabletop RPG Group12:00PM – Saturday, Mar. 9
FREE Fab Lab OrientationSuncoast Makers1:30PM – Saturday, Mar. 9
Y Read: Book Read AloudLibrary Book Clubs – OCLS1:30PM – Saturday, Mar. 9
Social climbing of Mount ChesseverestClimbers of Mount Chesseverest2:00PM – Saturday, Mar. 9
Community Hang-out NightNerdbrew Events6:00PM – Saturday, Mar. 9
Yu-Gi-Oh Evening TournamentSunshine Games7:00PM – Saturday, Mar. 9
Tampa Nerd Online Hang-out & Game Night!Nerd Night Out7:00PM – Saturday, Mar. 9
The Possible Future POWER HOUR!Entrepreneur’s Guild: Growing Your Business10:00AM – Saturday, Mar. 16
🌐 SAT 3/16 at 10 AM ONLINE PHOTOGRAPHY CRITIQUE PROGRAMThe Art Of Photography – Tampa/St. Pete Chapter10:00AM – Saturday, Mar. 16
Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader Tournament (RTT/ITC)Critical Hit Games10:00AM – Saturday, Mar. 16
Conworlds Emporium two year anniversary St. Patrick’s Day celebrationTarpon Springs Pop Culture & Gaming Meetup11:00AM – Saturday, Mar. 16
Gen Geek Fantasy Themed AdventureGen Geek11:00AM – Saturday, Mar. 16
Bitcoin for Beginners BootcampTampa Bay Bitcoin12:00PM – Saturday, Mar. 16
Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG Campaign with Ray at Meeple Movers Board Game CafeMeeple Movers Role-Playing Games (RPG) Group12:00PM – Saturday, Mar. 16
JOIN our Facebook Group, LIKE our Fan Page and Invite your FriendsFlorida Center for Creative Photography12:00PM – Saturday, Mar. 16
Table read screenplaysScreenwriters of Tomorrow/Today, Critique Meetup12:30PM – Saturday, Mar. 16
March Book ClubTampa Bay Women’s Book Club Meetup Group1:00PM – Saturday, Mar. 16
Access MBA OnlineNetwork After Work Tampa – Networking Events1:00PM – Saturday, Mar. 16
Earning Your Living by Living Your Dream PreviewNew Entrepreneurship Connections1:00PM – Saturday, Mar. 16
The Socrates CafeClearwater Socrates Café2:00PM – Saturday, Mar. 16
Digital Cinematography & False ColorsOrlando Video & Post Production Meetup2:00PM – Saturday, Mar. 16
Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka – Edgar Award WinnerTampa Book Club – Award-Winning Books3:00PM – Saturday, Mar. 16
Game Project Therapy (Virtual)Tampa Games Developer Guild4:00PM – Saturday, Mar. 16
The Midnight Library-Matt HaigPage Turners5:00PM – Saturday, Mar. 16
IN-PERSON: The Meditations by Marcus Aurelius (Book 11)Orlando Stoics5:00PM – Saturday, Mar. 16
Lost Mines of Phandelver: Session 5 – DM MikeOrlando Adventurer’s Guild5:30PM – Saturday, Mar. 16
Tampa Hackerspace Board Game Night and PotluckTampa Hackerspace6:30PM – Saturday, Mar. 16
Golf Group – RPG One-ShotsOviedo Middle Aged Gamers (OMAG)6:30PM – Saturday, Mar. 16
Open Mic and Night MarketIndica Cafe Events8:00PM – Saturday, Mar. 16
Neon Genesis EvangelionComics, Animation and etc.8:00PM – Saturday, Mar. 16
Group Outing- Arcade! Club Anniversary!Gaming.net8:00PM – Saturday, Mar. 16
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Sunday, March 17

Event name and localeGroupTime
Lets Play Pokemon! GOLets Play Pokemon Go Red Team7:00AM – Thursday, Mar. 7
Pokémon Tournament Battles for a Prize!Orlando Pokemon Tournament Meet up2:00PM – Friday, Mar. 8
Warhammer 40KClermont Nerd Games11:00AM – Sunday, Mar. 10
Thaliondor Practice Day!Thaliondor: Fantasy and Medieval Combat11:00AM – Sunday, Mar. 10
Board Games at Big Storm in OdessaBeyond Catan, A Group of Board Game Geeks12:00PM – Sunday, Mar. 10
[FREE WORKSHOP] – Delegating 2024: Pro Hints, Remote Aides InclusiveFlorida Small Business Owners2:00PM – Sunday, Mar. 10
Sunday Chess at Wholefoods in Midtown, TampaChess Republic2:00PM – Sunday, Mar. 10
D&D Adventurers League at Critical Hit GamesTampa Bay Gaming: RPG’s, Board Games & more!2:00PM – Sunday, Mar. 10
D&D Adventurers LeagueCritical Hit Games2:00PM – Sunday, Mar. 10
Sunday Pokemon LeagueSunshine Games4:00PM – Sunday, Mar. 10
Sunday Game DayDrunk’n Meeples West Pasco (Boardgames)4:30PM – Sunday, Mar. 10
Lankhmar: City of AdventureBrandon and Seffner area AD&D and OSR Group6:00PM – Sunday, Mar. 10
Open Game NightUnlucky Roll Cafe Board Game Meetup6:00PM – Sunday, Mar. 10
A Duck Presents NB Movie NightNerd Night Out7:00PM – Sunday, Mar. 10
Hidden Gems Night, Presented by A Duck!Nerdbrew Events7:00PM – Sunday, Mar. 10
Workshop – How To Hire Virtual Assistants for As Low As $5/hrTampa Small Business Owners – EVERYONE WELCOME2:00PM – Thursday, Mar. 14
Dunedin Youth Guild ParkSuncoast Drone Club9:00AM – Sunday, Mar. 17
Indian Shores Library BooksaleIndian Shores Library Read and Feeds9:00AM – Sunday, Mar. 17
IHOP Restaurant CRITICAL THINKERS SUNDAY BRUNCHSuncoast Critical Thinking Discussion Group9:00AM – Sunday, Mar. 17
🌐 SUN 3/17 at 10 AM ONLINE PHOTOGRAPHY CRITIQUE PROGRAMThe Art Of Photography – Tampa/St. Pete Chapter10:00AM – Sunday, Mar. 17
St. Paddles Day! Kayaking and LunchGeekocracy!10:00AM – Sunday, Mar. 17
St. Patty’s Day Celebration @ Mystique & Grafton Street PubOrlando Escape Room Meetup10:20AM – Sunday, Mar. 17
Open Fly @ Wesley ChapelTampa Bay Drone Club10:30AM – Sunday, Mar. 17
Large format printingMakerspaces Pinellas Meetup Group12:00PM – Sunday, Mar. 17
RPG: Twilight 2000 – a Post WWIII Survival RPG at Meeple Movers Board Game CafeMeeple Movers Role-Playing Games (RPG) Group12:00PM – Sunday, Mar. 17
Blood on the Clocktower at The CollectiveSunshine Social Deduction Gaming12:00PM – Sunday, Mar. 17
Steel MIG Welding Safety and Basic Usage (Members Only)Tampa Hackerspace1:00PM – Sunday, Mar. 17
March Book (Brunch) – Year of Yes By Shonda RhimesRead Between The Wines Book Club1:00PM – Sunday, Mar. 17
Sunday GamingTampa Gaming Guild1:00PM – Sunday, Mar. 17
Spelljammer – Rock, Paper, Pistols (APL 3)Orlando Adventurer’s Guild1:00PM – Sunday, Mar. 17
Direct to Film Digital PrintingMakerspaces Pinellas Meetup Group1:30PM – Sunday, Mar. 17
Winter Park Chess MeetupWinter Park Social Chess Club2:00PM – Sunday, Mar. 17
Sew Awesome! (Textile Arts & Crafts)Tampa Hackerspace5:30PM – Sunday, Mar. 17
Not All RobotsComics, Animation and etc.10:00PM – Sunday, Mar. 17
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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 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).
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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