Social Events at DrupalCon Pittsburgh 2023

Social events, where our community gets to come together and connect casually, are as important as the breakout sessions at DrupalCon! Submit your social event to us via the link below, and we'll add it to this page. Please ensure that your social event is in line with the Drupal Code of Conduct.

Disclaimer: The Drupal Association is not the organizer for off-site social events or community meet-ups during the week of DrupalCon with the exception of Trivia Night. We are not able to enforce our COVID-19 safety policies at social events which we do not organize, so please use your best judgment when attending. We highly encourage you to mitigate the risk of infection at social events by masking at indoor social events, socially distancing when unmasked, and testing frequently. 

Passed Social Events

 

DrupalCon Pittsburgh Trivia Night

Date: 8 June, Thursday 

Time: 6:30pm EST

Location: August Wilson African American Cultural Center, 2nd floor - 980 Liberty Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15222 

Price: Free!

Covid Policy: Attendees should follow the same precautions as the main DrupalCon event

Help us close out another successful DrupalCon with a fun night of Drupal trivia, drinks, and good eats. Competitors and casual players alike are welcome! 

Doors open at 6:00p, where you'll be able to build your team, compete for prizes, and showcase your Drupal knowledge!

Teams: 

- Trivia night has space for a maximum of 38 teams, comprised of 3-5 people 

- Build your team ahead of time or when you arrive! You can show up alone and form a group with others on-site. 

- Prizes will be available for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place teams and each prize will have a total of 5 items for each team member. 

Content:  

- We aim to make sure there is something for everyone! The more diverse your team’s knowledge is, the better your chances will be at winning

- Questions will cover a range of topics and skills including technical skills, design, community contribution, history and more - just like last year, many questions will include a general trivia knowledge component

- Question formats might include: visual, multiple choice, short answer, true/false, and yes/no.



General Info: 

- Questions range from common knowledge to highly niche, mostly general trivia with a Drupal spin

- Tie-breaker questions will be included this year, as needed

- Bonus points: New Trivia Night member, best team name 

- The team with the most points as scored by our resident trivia judges will be crowned the winner!

- Where to find us: #drupalcon-trivia on Drupal community Slack. Use this public channel to form teams or ask our coordinators general info questions.

Board Games at the Courtyard

Date: 7 June, Wednesday

Time: 7:00pm EST

Location: The "Bistro" at the Courtyard hotel

Price: Free!

COVID Policy: Masks not required 

We'll be playing some board games at the "Courtyard by Marriot" Hotel, 945 Penn Ave in the "Bistro" area. See the thread in #diversity-and-inclusion for more info (link below).

Global Running Day @ Allegheny City Brewing

Date: 7 June, Wednesday 

Time: 6:30pm EST

Location: 507 Foreland St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Price: Free and open to all. Registration is requested!

Covid Policy: The run is outside and open air, but before and after are inside the brewery.

Drupal runners, let's join up with the local City of Bridges Run Club as they celebrate the Global Running Day (Wednesday, June 7th) at Allegheny City Brewing. Registration is requested.

Distances: 3 & 5 miles.

A Nike rep will be on-hand for a demo run and Garmin giveaways.

For questions or comments, you can reach out at https://www.cityofbridgesrunclub.com/contact-us

Red Baraat at the Three Rivers Arts Festival!

Date: 7 June, Wednesday 

Time: 6:00pm EST

Location: Starting at The Backyard, 8th & Penn

Price: Free!

Covid Policy: The event is completely outdoors. Attendees will have the option of being closer to the stage in a crowd but otherwise social distancing should be possible at all times.

We’ll start at the backyard at 6pm for food and drinks, then make our way down to the main stage around 7pm!

The Three Rivers Arts Festival is a free Arts & Music festival in downtown Pittsburgh, literally blocks away from the convention center! Their headliner on Wednesday is Red Baraat - a "merging of hard driving North Indian bhangra with elements of hip-hop, jazz and raw punk energy, created with no less a purposeful agenda than manifesting joy and unity in all people."

This is an outdoor, public festival, so it might be busy. We'll plan to show up around 6PM to get food and drinks at the central food court area, then meander through the artists tents toward the main stage. We will find an area for DrupalCon folks to gather and post our location in #drupalcon in Drupal Slack.

Join us for scenic views, great music, and a chill evening out on the town. Reach out to @froboy in Drupal Slack, preferrably in the #drupalcon channel for questions! 

Event FAQ: https://traf.trustarts.org/traf_home/visit

Event map: https://traf.trustarts.org/traf_home/visit/map

Unofficial Official DrupalCon Party

Date: 7 June, Wednesday 

Time: 7:00pm

Location: Pins Mechanical 

Price: Free!

Covid Policy: Masks are not mandatory at this venue, but feel free to maintain social distancing during the event or where a mask if you choose.



Located in the Heart of Southside Works, Pins Mechanical is the adult version of a playground your childhood self has always dreamed of!

Come hang out with a couple thousand of your closest Drupal friends and make new ones as you experience the best beer, cocktails and old school entertainment Pittsburgh has to offer!

Giant Slide just for Adults? Check.

Arcade Machines and Pinball too? Check.

ALL the Ball games (Bowling, Bocce Ball, and Ping Pong)? Check.

Bring your badge and get ready for a great time. Please register so we know you're coming! For questions, reach out to atoosa@pantheon.io

DrupalCon at the Pittsburgh Pirates!

Date: 4 June, Sunday

Time: 11:35 EST

Location: PNC Park 115 Federal St. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15212

Price: $23.00 

Covid Policy: As PNC Park is an outdoor venue, masks are not required but still highly recommended. We encourage folks to distance when possible, use their best judgement, and not to attend if they are feeling unwell. 

The Drupal Association is excited to offer discounted tickets to the St. Louis Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates home game! Your ticket includes a $10 beverage credit at the concessions, as well as a designated Drupal community section and recognition on the stadium LED Board. We are so excited to soak up the summer at the baseball game with you all! You can also purchase your tickets at the end of your registration process, or via the link below. 

Pre-DrupalCon Pub-Crawl

Date: 4 June, Sunday 

Time: 5:30pm EST

Location: Starts at Southern Tier Brewing

Price: Free!

Covid Policy: Masking for this event is optional and will follow any requirements of the venues which we visit.

Get ready for the highly anticipated Pre-DrupalCon Pub-Crawl! It's the perfect opportunity to reunite with old friends, make new acquaintances, and welcome first-time attendees. This year marks the fifth edition of the pub-crawl, and I've carefully selected venues that I'm confident everyone will enjoy. For up-to-date information on our whereabouts and schedule, follow @jmickela on Twitter. 

June 4th Drupal-Crawl Itinerary:

5:30pm - 7:00pm: Southern Tier Brewing, 316 N Shore Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

7:00pm - 8:30pm: Sly Fox TapHouse, 300 Liberty Ave #100, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

8:30pm - onwards: Barcadia, 24 Market Square, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

The Lullabot Party

Date: 5 June, Monday 

Time: 7:00pm EST

Location: Coop De Ville, 2305 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Price: Free!

Covid Policy: Masks are not required, however, for events like these, social distancing is still appreciated. We trust that everyone will use their best judgement when attending.

Kick off DrupalCon week with us! Come on over to Coop De Ville for some duck pin bowling, arcade games, billiards, and more. We'll be there ready to catch up with old friends and make new ones over food, games, and drinks. Looking forward to seeing you all there! For questions about the event, reach out to marketing@lullabot.com

Let's Taco 'Bout Drupal - Bounteous Happy Hour

Date: 5 June, Monday 

Time: 6:00pm EST

Location: Condado Downtown Pittsburgh, 971 Liberty Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Price: Free!

Covid Policy: Masks are not mandatory at this venue, but feel free to maintain social distancing during the event or where a mask if you choose.

Join Bounteous for a festive happy hour at Condado, the unique and vibrant taco joint that embodies local culture and community connection. Come as you are and soak up the local vibe while enjoying delicious tacos, tequila, and networking with fellow Drupal enthusiasts!

This happy hour is the perfect opportunity to mingle with like-minded professionals, share your Drupal experiences, and learn from others in the community. Don't miss this chance to Taco 'Bout Drupal in the city of Pittsburgh!

Registration is full for this event! 

Acquia Presents: Pins x Pints Barcade Bash

Date: 6 June, Tuesday 

Time: 6:00pm EST

Location: Shorty's Pins x Pints – 353 N Shore Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Price: Free!

Covid Policy: At this time, masks will not be required at Acquia’s Barcade Bash. We encourage everyone to social distance within the indoor and outdoor spaces, and use your best judgment when attending. We will continue to monitor an evolving situation and adhere to local government regulations along with venue-specific guidelines should things change.

Ready for some good ‘ol fashioned grown up playtime? So are we. Try the vintage arcade games, do some duckpin bowling, eat, drink, play, and socialize with your fellow Drupalists! And don’t miss your chance to win a Nintendo Switch OLED. There are three ways to get into the event:

  1. Pre-register via the form below
  2. Wear your DrupalCon conference badge
  3. Have a wristband from the Acquia booth
Civic Lounge

Date: 6 June, Tuesday 

Time: 6:00pm EST

Location: Sienna Mercato – 942 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Price: Free!

Covid Policy: Event will be held on open air rooftop

Join CivicActions for an evening of good conversations, fun, and rooftop views at the Civic Lounge! Meet new friends in the Drupal Civic Tech and Gov Tech community and catch up with old ones, while enjoying cold drinks and tasty bites while taking in views of Pittsburgh at Sienna Mercato’s rooftop beer garden. Sienna Mercato is only a short 4-minute walk from the Convention Center. Stop by and say hi!

Questions about the event can be directed to: marissa.fox@civicactions.com

LagoonCon

Date: 6 June, Tuesday 

Time: 6:00pm EST

Location: Cinderlands Warehouse, 2601 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Price: Free!

Covid Policy: Masks are not required, however, we encourage everyone to social distance within the outdoor and indoor spaces when possible. Please use your best judgement when attending.

After a great day at DrupalCon, join us for informative talks and networking, at the first ever LagoonCon.

If you’re a developer looking for an easier way to deliver applications, then look no further. Lagoon is an open source ZeroOps application delivery platform (created by developers) to make the lives of fellow developers easier.

Pre-register via the form below, and join us at LagoonCon to learn more about: 

• What Lagoon is 

• Why it’s changing developers’ lives 

• The benefits of open source application delivery 

• How to upgrade your hosting and application delivery strategy

If you have any questions regarding the event, get in touch via outreach@amazee.io

Health and Wellness Breakout Breakfast

Date: 7 June, Wednesday 

Time: 8:30am 

Location: AC Hotel, 1126 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Price: Free!

Covid Policy: Masks are not required for this event, but participants are welcome to wear them if they prefer. 

Need a recharge for the rest of DrupalCon? Or simply want to network with experts in the digital experiences that are propelling the health & wellness industry forward? Come join Phase2 and Acquia for a breakout breakfast and social hour. Spin up a smoothie, grab a light breakfast, and hear 5-minute lightning talks about digital strategies that are setting the new standard in the health & wellness industry. Start your day with us by fueling your body and your mind.

Speakers:

- Adrian Payne, Senior Digital Architect, Community Health Network

- Emily White, SVP of Marketing, Phase2

- Annie Stone, Senior Product Strategist, Phase2

- Mark Royko, Director of Practice Development, Acquia

- Gregg Shanefelt, Principal Engineer Mobile, Phase2