Event proposal: BBQJS

[jessepollak]

I've been to OaklandJS and NodeSchool a few times and there's been interest from a bunch of people in a BBQ event with JS people. I figured JSFest might be a good time to actually make that happen.

There are two ways this could go: 1) we could have a purely social event with food and drink; 2) we could do a small series of talks (or just a single talk) along with BBQing.

What can I offer

• A backyard with a BBQ and the requisite BBQ tools
• Food to grill on said BBQ
• Drinks to consume while BBQing
• Internet and electric hookups
• A projector, speakers, and a make-shift outdoor theatre

Any interest in this?

[mikeal]

+10000

I don't know if you were around a few years back but I used to do bbq.js events in my backyard before my landlord was forclosed on and I had to move :(

JSFest can cover the food and drink expenses although I would encourage people to bring something just because it ads to the diversity of food/drink and gives it a more homey vibe.

I also have a projector, PA, and outdoor screen.

Where is your backyard located? We could also consider doing this in one of the parks if we're confident the weather is going to hold up.

[mikeal]

So, the only thing we need in the short term is art :)

[mikeal]

oh, btw, I already own jsbbq.org

[jessepollak]

Woo!

My house is located here. Definitely not attached to doing it there though — it might be easier to do it somewhere near BART. Unless something with the drought changes drastically, I'm not too worried about the weather :(

[jessepollak]

By art, do you mean a logo, or what? Happy to whip together a few choices

[mikeal]

yes, basically something to go up on http://oakland.jsfest.com

[jessepollak]

Cool, on it.

[jessepollak]

First go at a logo — would appreciate any and all feedback :)

[jessepollak]

Did some more refining.