Wikipedia:Meetup/DC 6

DC Meetup


Saturday, March 7, 2009 — 5 p.m. until it ends


Who should come? You should. Really.
If you are interested in Wikipedia or other Wikimedia projects, regardless of your level of experience or involvement, or if you are otherwise involved with free content you are invited and welcome.


What, Where, When, and How?

Special Event

Wikipedia Loves Art! (February 27)

The Smithsonian American Art Museum will be having a Wikipedia Loves Art! meetup on Friday, February 27 from 5-7 pm in the Kogod Courtyard. Come share your experiences, meet the other teams, and take some photos! While RSVPing isn't necessary drop Jeff Gates an email if you're planning on attending so he can get a head count: gatesj (at) si.edu. There also is a signup list here, along with detailed information. The museum is conveniently located across from the Gallery Place-Chinatown metro station.

DC 6th Meetup (March 7)

The 6th DC meetup will be on March 7th at Pizzeria Uno's at Union Station, one level up from the main floor, beginning at 5pm. We usually stay at Unos for several hours, and after that, some people may stay out a while longer for drinks somewhere.

Attending March 7th meetup

Yes

  1. Lwoodyiii (talk) 22:05, 22 January 2009 (UTC)
  2. Newyorkbrad (talk) 15:59, 23 January 2009 (UTC)
  3. ⇒SWATJester Son of the Defender 16:23, 23 January 2009 (UTC)
  4. Kingdon (talk) 18:24, 23 January 2009 (UTC)
  5. SchuminWeb (Talk) 20:20, 23 January 2009 (UTC)
  6. Stu (aeiou) 02:47, 26 January 2009 (UTC)
  7. Kirill 05:20, 29 January 2009 (UTC)
  8. Maralia (talk) 18:38, 29 January 2009 (UTC)
  9. Kat Walsh (spill your mind?) 03:15, 7 February 2009 (UTC) -- but I will be a little late1
  10. --rocketrye12 talk/contribs 20:29, 12 February 2009 (UTC) Count me in!
  11. FeanorStar7 (talk) 19:17, 21 February 2009 (UTC) I will be there.
  12. BRG (talk) 18:08, 22 February 2009 (UTC) (At least I expect to be there!) I've been wondering when we'd have another; seems like a much longer interval than usual between meetups.
  13. --babbage (talk) 23:33, 5 June 2009 (UTC) I'm in kids.

Maybe

  1. --Aude (talk) 21:27, 22 January 2009 (UTC) - Still not sure if I'm coming. I'm on an indefinite wikibreak, and this may include missing the meetup. --Aude (talk) 12:54, 24 February 2009 (UTC)
  2. Gyrofrog (talk) 21:57, 22 January 2009 (UTC)
  3. Only if I can have about $70 to spare - that is how much I need for the round-trip between Pittsburgh and DC via Amtrak and/or Greyhound. TML (talk) 18:45, 23 January 2009 (UTC)
    Book in advance and go normal rather than Acela express, and it should be around $45 roundtrip (from Philly, I don't know if it's that much more via Pittsburgh)⇒SWATJester Son of the Defender 05:47, 26 January 2009 (UTC)
  4. —ADavidB 01:35, 24 January 2009 (UTC)
  5. I'll see if I can persuade my dad to take amtrak ;) Sam Blab 13:01, 24 January 2009 (UTC)
  6. I might be able to make it. It's a long journey from Dupont to Union Station, you know. I just hope I don't forget about it, kind of like Marion and his income taxes. Kidney transplant, stat! APK How you durrin? 17:18, 21 February 2009 (UTC)
  7. I might be able to come. But that's a big "might." Probably depends on how much work I have that weekend. If it was one week later, I'd have a better chance of coming, because that's spring break. --Jnelson09 (talk) 17:21, 21 February 2009 (UTC)
  8. Same as what Jnelson09 said - it's possible, but unlikely right now. Hersfold (t/a/c) 19:37, 21 February 2009 (UTC)
  9. will try to get there, if the bridges aren't closed pohick (talk) 22:08, 25 February 2009 (UTC)
  10. I want to, dunno if I can make it up from Richmond (anyone coming from my way?) :-\ ^demon[omg plz] 22:54, 25 February 2009 (UTC)
  11. David Shankbone 17:02, 27 February 2009 (UTC)
  12. Will attempt. There is only one gap in my transit plan: Waldorf to Branch Avenue. --Woogers (talk) 00:33, 7 March 2009 (UTC)

Nope, but let me know about future events

  1. Jeff Q (talk) 18:43, 15 February 2009 (UTC) Real life has been too hectic lately, but I do hope to make it to one soon!
  2. JAF1970 (talk) 16:49, 21 February 2009 (UTC)
  3. fuzzy510 (talk) 18:15, 21 February 2009 (UTC) - I'll be spending my whole weekend in Greensboro, NC. Sorry 'bout that, folks.
  4. Foxhound (talk) 02:19, 22 February 2009 (UTC) - I won't be able to make this one, but do keep me in mind!
  5. David in DC (talk) 03:11, 23 February 2009 (UTC) Entertaining out-of-town guests. Please keep me on the list. I hope to come sometime.
  6. JayJasper (talk) 15:23, 24 February 2009 (UTC) Another time, maybe.
  7. Cant, unfortunately -Der Wohltemperierte Fuchs (talk) 18:33, 25 January 2009 (UTC)
  8. Sorry, can't make it today. Good luck with the Wikimedia DC chapter!--Pharos (talk) 16:35, 7 March 2009 (UTC)
  9. Almost was able to make this one. But I wasn't. backstabb 02:26, 8 March 2009 (UTC)
  10. Omarcheeseboro (talk) A litle late now, but please let me know about future events. --Omarcheeseboro (talk) 14:49, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

Directions

Union Station is a stop on Metro's Red Line. From the description for Meetup 2:

The DC metro system is one of the highest regarded public transportation systems in the United States. Normally this isn't saying much, but the system is rather good. All directions given will be provided in terms of the Washington Metro system. Note that there is also a decently-sized parking lot at Union Station itself, so you may just want to drive all the way in. Beware, however, that it can get quite crowded and the prices may be steep.
Several Stations, including Silver Spring, Landover and others have significant amounts (as in hundreds of spaces) of parking, and it's free on weekends.

Metro does allow bicycles on trains during off-peak times, and this being on a Saturday, it qualifies as off-peak.