Beyond all the great events on our official agenda, many other groups and individuals host events as well. This page will be updated with events as we are made aware of them.
If you would like your event posted here, please email Navi at Navi (at) netrootsnation.org.
Netroots Nation is not the organizer of all of these events. For many, we are only the messenger. If there are problems with the non-official events, please e-mail that event's organizer.
TUESDAY, July 20
| Tuesday Happy Hour & Informal Night Out |
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Jason and Christy with the newly launched Democratic Hub are hosting an informal happy hour to help bring everyone together who is arriving a day early on Tuesday. We'll treat for free appetizers.
5:30pm to 7:30pm Also, we plan on making a night of it and will help people arriving that day and night find everyone else who decided to come a day early with regular updates to our twitter page on Tuesday. |
WEDNESDAY, July 21
| Netroots Nation Happy Hour presented by Democratic GAIN |
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Free drinks in Vegas and you don’t even need to gamble! Join Democratic GAIN for a happy hour on the eve of the 5th annual Netroots Nation Convention. McFadden’s Las Vegas Come before 6:30 pm for a free drink! Click here to RSVP. |
| Cheers & Jeers Annual Dinner NN10 |
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Carnival World Buffet
Dinner $23.99 plus tax and more if you drink a lot. |
| Poolside TweetUp presented by Progressive PST |
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Join Progressive PST at the Rio Pool anytime after 3:00 PM. For more information follow @spedwybabs on Twitter |
THURSDAY, July 22
| Official Karaoke After-party Sponsored by SEIU |
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9:00 p.m.- Midnight
McFadden’s Las Vegas Featuring exciting appearances & inspirational words from Mac D'Alessandro, Netroots' own Raven Brooks and SEIU New Media Director Tim Tagaris. Open bar for as long as the alcohol lasts. (Disclosure: if this is actually true...) and raffle prizes. Take a break from fighting for change with us -- the singing starts at 9:00 pm! RSVP on Facebook: http://seiu.me/nn10sing |
| The Laughing Liberally Comedy Hour |
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Time: Thursday, July 22nd, 9:00pm - 10:00pm Room: Brasilia 6 Sometimes we progressives need to laugh to keep from crying. Sometimes we get the last laugh, and thus laugh loudest. And sometimes, we just want to celebrate the fact that we're funnier than conservatives. Whatever your motivation, come out and laugh...liberally. Our all-star line-up has been seen on Comedy Central, contributed to the Onion and been kicked off Fox News. Check them out live. Featuring comedy and video from Netroots Nation veterans Baratunde Thurston (The Onion), Lee Camp (Comedy Central), Katie Halper (Huffington Post), Matt Filipowicz (Headzup) and newcomers Elon James White (This Week in Blackness) and Jamie Kilstein (Citizen Radio). |
| Meetup with Manan Trivedi |
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Please Join Manan Trivedi (Orange to Blue candidate in the PA-06) All-American Bar & Grille/Ipanema Court |
| Free Drinks + Repro Justice = Awesome Times |
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8:00 pm, Rio Hotel – Go here on Thursday for the room #!
The Center for Reproductive Rights invites you to join us for food, drink, and a short video preview of our next big campaign. For more info click here. |
| Drawdown Informal Happy Hour |
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Time: Immediately following the Netroots Nation opening program Come join other anti-Afghanistan-War bloggers and activists for a drink immediately following the Netroots Nation opening program. McFadden’s Las Vegas Contact: Derrick Crowe, derrick@bravenewfoundation.org |
| PCCC Parlor |
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PCCC Parlor -- where smart people come to meet, drink, and think together. Featuring VIP guests each night 11pm-2am Rio Hotel – Room TBA |
FRIDAY, July 23
| Netroots Candidates Event |
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5:45-7:00 p.m. in the Exhibit Hall Netroots Nation Official Event |
| Chairman's Quiz Night sponsored by AFSCME at McFadden's |
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7:00-8:30 p.m.
McFadden’s |
| Geek Speak Happy Hour sponsored by Salsa Labs |
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5:30-7pm McFadden's at the Rio Are you a techie? Want to use your mad skills for good? Stop by |
| Bowling party at the Rio Lanes sponsored by the Alliance for American Manufacturing |
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8:00 p.m. - Midnight Netroots Nation Official Event |
| Democracy For America Netroots Nation Party |
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Time: 8:00pm - 11:00pm Location: Hotel Rio, Masquerade Suite TBA (Click here on Friday for the Suite #) Bring a friend, grab a bite to eat and/or a cocktail and mingle with DFA staff, members and endorsed candidates. We're thrilled to be back at Netroots Nation and we can't wait to hang out with folks who are as obsessed with organizing for progressive change as we are! |
| Poker Tournament located at tables outside Buzios restaurant in the Rio, sponsored by the Poker Players Alliance |
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10:00 p.m. - Late Netroots Nation Official Event |
| Las Vegas Voter Registration Drive with Organizing for America-Nevada |
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It's time to make a difference. Join Organizing for America-Nevada during the Friday afternoon break. We're hitting the streets to register voters in time for one of this year's pivotal elections.
Starts promptly at 1:15 p.m. |
| Join Stonewall Democrats of Southern Nevada for a weekend of fun Vegas Stylee! |
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8pm Camp 107, The Arts Factory "Blazing Saddles"
This is where you can come and for only $5 get a free Chocolate Martini and watch the classic Mel Brooks movie “Blazing Saddles” while dipping your feet in our Icee kiddie pools under our cooling misters. This is Vegas for locals in the “18B Arts District” 107 E Charleston 89104 only a short cab ride from the Rio Hotel. |
| AlterNet & Friends Present: Share This! Netroots Nation Book Party |
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SPONSORED BY ALTERNET, FIREDOGLAKE AND THE WOMEN'S MEDIA CENTER Featuring LIZZ WINSTEAD Co-hosted by AMANDA MARCOTTE Masquerade Suites - Room TBA Wine and beer will be served on a first-come, first-booze basis. Enjoy the view, the sparkling wit and rocking good time. First 50 people also receive an AlterNet T-shirt! Books will be sold and signed at the event. Book info: http://deannazandt.com/sharethischange/ |
| DemocracyFest |
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DemocracyFest is a political festival for liberal/progressive activists which features networking, speakers and entertainment; teaching people how to make a difference and have fun doing it! The 7th Annual DemocracyFest will be held 7pm-11pm on the evenings of July 23rd-24th at the Rio Hotel. For more information and to reserve tickets, please visit our website http://www.DemocracyFest.net |
| PCCC Parlor |
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PCCC Parlor -- where smart people come to meet, drink, and think together. Featuring VIP guests each night 11pm-2am Rio Hotel – Room TBA |
SATURDAY, July 24
| Closing Party sponsored by Daily Kos and Rock the Vote |
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What happens in Vegas.....goes on Daily Kos! Join Daily Kos and Rock the Vote for the Netroots Nation Finale party! This year we'll be rockin' the legendary House of Blues Las Vegas located at Mandalay Bay from 9:00 p.m – Midnight. Complimentary beer and wine will be served from 9-11pm;comedian and creator of "This Week in Blackness," Elong James White, will emcee the night; and we'll feature live music from chart climbers American Bang and Nikki & Rich Doors open at 9pm and space is limited, so don't be late. |
| Las Vegas Leadership Circle Briefings present by WCF |
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Join WCF for a complimentary breakfast with WCF-Endorsed Candidates Secretary Elaine Marshall (U.S. Senate, NC), Roxanne Conlin (U.S. Senate, IA), Andrea Dalessandro (State House, AZ-30), and Ellen Spiegel (State Assembly, NV-21).
Join WCF, our candidates, and influential blogger Amanda Marcotte to hear firsthand how the strategies and perspectives of female bloggers have spread awareness and support for women running for and serving in public office. 8:00-9:00am |
| Reception with U.S. Senator Al Franken (D-Minn.) |
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You are invited to a reception with U.S. Senator Al Franken (D-Minn.) in support of the Nevada State Democratic Party.
What: Reception with Senator Al Franken (D-Minn.) $25 suggested minimum contribution. Please make checks payable to "Nevada State Democratic Party Federal Account." For more information and to RSVP, please contact A.J. Goodman at ajgoodmanpa@gmail.com and click here. |
| Fundraiser for Tarryl Clark's campaign |
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Featuring Lizz Winstead 8-9 p.m. Wine Cellar inside the Rio Hotel Suggested contribution: $25 (more if you can, less if you can't) |
| DemocracyFest |
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DemocracyFest is a political festival for liberal/progressive activists which features networking, speakers and entertainment; teaching people how to make a difference and have fun doing it! The 7th Annual DemocracyFest will be held 7pm-11pm on the evenings of July 23rd-24th at the Rio Hotel. For more information and to reserve tickets, please visit our website http://www.DemocracyFest.net |
| PCCC Parlor |
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PCCC Parlor -- where smart people come to meet, drink, and think together. Featuring VIP guests each night 11pm-2am Rio Hotel – Room TBA |
| STONEWALL DEMOCRATS OF SOUTHERN NEVADA PARTY AT “HEAVEN @ BARE POOL”! |
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11pm All Netroots participants are welcome for free. This week’s party features Tyra from Rupaul’s DRAG RACE! HOT NEON GOGOS guests get lots of NEON swag! GUEST DJ MIKE BRYANT $5 VODKA DRINKS / $5 COORS / $9 VODKA RED BULLS Stonewall has a VIP Cabana ,so, stop by to experience Vegas Stonewall stylee and we’ll hook you up with VIP service at a discount which is a great way for groups to save money on cocktails! Tell them you are on Derek Washington’s Stonewall Netroots Guestlist! Heaven At Bare Pool at The Mirage 3400 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89109 |
