2014 Social Activities

The Social Activities Group is working on several events and social opportunities for after conference hours. We will be adding more events as they come along. Watch this page!

Also, if you find a cool event to go to, and want to share the wealth with others, feel free to add the event to the page. :)

Planned Events

Newcomer Dinner, Monday 3/24

First time at code4lib? Join fellow c4l newbies and veterans for an evening of food, socializing, and stimulating ~~discussions about~~ demonstrations of the many uses of ~~bacon~~ ~~dongles~~ ~~XML~~ EZProxy alternatives.

Code4Lib veterans, you're invited too. Join us in welcoming the newcomers!

Plans

When: Monday 3/24
Time: 6 PM (ish) or whenever you can get your group together
Mastermind (if you have any questions): Becky Yoose

Guidelines:

Max of 6 per group
- Please, no waitlisting
- Some restaurants can hold multiple groups of six. It is up to you to investigate the venue to see if this is possible.
ID yourselves so we can get a good mix of new people and veterans in each group
- New folks - n
- c4l vets - v
One leader needed for each location (declare yourself! - Vets are highly encouraged to lead the group)
- Leader duties
  - Make reservations if required; otherwise make sure that the restaurant can handle a group of 6 rowdy library tech type folks
  - Herd folks from hotel to restaurant (know where you're going!)

Restaurants

List coming soon

Social Map - Places of Interest

Code4Lib 2014 Amenities Map, Downtown Raleigh, NC - Amenities that are within walking distance of the Sheraton or the R Line circulator

Local Events

North Carolina Museum of History Exhibit - Cedars in the Pines

Local Food

Fayetteville St. District

Beasley's Chicken & Honey Fried Chicken, Chicken and Waffles (Ashley Christiansen)
Garland Indian
Sono Sushi
Capital Club 16 Eclectic pub grub
Bolt Bistro, Steakhouse, Seafood

Moore Square

Bida Manda Laotian
Remedy Diner Veg*n and non-veg*n
Cafe Luna Italian (Tuscan)
Zydeco New Orleans (live jazz)
Big Ed's Diner

Warehouse District

The Pit Whole-hog, pit-coooked BBQ
Fiction Kitchen Veg*n
Poole's Diner American/Diner(Ashley Christiansen)
Humble Pie Tapas (Live jazz on Wed.)
Five Star Asian (Traditional and creative)

Glenwood South

42nd St. Oyster Bar Seafood
Rockford American (New)/Pub grub
518 West Italian

Seaboard Station/Person St.

Seaboard Station Southern, American (New)
J. Betskis Central & Eastern European
Piebird Sweet and savory pies
The Station American (Traditional)

Local Drinks

Fayetteville St. District

Moore Square

Warehouse District

Glenwood South

Seaboard Station/Person St.

Breweries

Walking Distance

Crank Arm Brewing (0.3 miles)
Boylan Bridge Brewpub (0.9 miles)
Trophy Brewing & Pizza Company (1.2 miles)

Theoretical brewpub walking tour [NOTE: Trophy has great pizza but limited seating. To finish with dinner consider going the opposite direction and eating in the Warehouse District or downtown]