It's WWDC time again and regardless of the double whammy of Apple going up against the world's biggest games show (E3) and actually announcing what they're going to reveal in advance, there's STILL the usual clamour of iOS-infused excitement on the streets of San Francisco.
As usual though, it's outside the auditoriums and tech-panels where the real business will be done, so in order to facilitate a successful time, Showdog has rounded up the best (and the rest) of the events to occupy your evenings in the coming week. Now get out there and have fun damnit!
N.B. Usual disclaimers apply and Showdog accepts no liability for any booze-fuelled illness, deal-breaking drunken behaviour, or long-term damage caused to relationships with wives/girlfriends/significant others as a result of this information. What's more, many of the parties below are strictly invite-only so if you don't think you'll get in, don't turn up!
Monday (6th June)
What?: Pocket Gamer & Glu Party
When?: 6:00-9:00 pm
Where?: Roe, near the Moscone
How?: Strict invite only, contact invitation(at)pocketgamer.co.uk if you think you should be on the guestlist.
Any more details?: Free booze and food for all who are invited (till 9 at least) as well as a social gaming challenge thingy. In other words, and based on PG's GDC outing, it should be the best party of the night - but get there early to avoid queues!
What?: Cocoa Labs Party
When?: June 6th, 6:30-10:30pm
Where?: 111 Minna St, SF
How?: RSVP via http://cocoalabs.com/party/
Any more details?: Free drink tickets for first 100, but primarily pay bar, DJ Amber playing.
What?: Future/Canvas 2 iPad Art Show Opening Party, Sponsored by Gray Area Foundation For The Arts
When?: Monday June 6th, 7PM
Where?: The Warfield Building, 998 Market St., SF, RSVP vial EventBritte at http://futurecanvas.eventbrite.com
Any more details?: Sounds interesting in a chin-stroking sort of way, some good music lined up potentially but no word on the booze or food.
What?: SmallSocietys iPhone Intelligence Party
When?: Mon, June 7th at 7-11 PM
Where?: Harlot, 46 Minna Street, SF. Register at http://www.smallsociety.com/wwdc11party/
Any more details?: DJ Rana Sobhany performing at 9pm, one free drink ticket for the first 250 to turn-up and no food. Plus need to be over 21 to get in (door staff at Harlot are quite keen on this!). Probably worth going onto after another party and/or dinner.
What?: SproutCore WWDC bash
When?: Monday, June 6th, from 7-9:30
How?: Register via http://sproutcorebash.eventbrite.com/
Any more details?: First 150 get drink tickets, t-shirts and other bits and bobs (what is it with drink tickets?)
Tuesday (7th June)
What?: iPhone Alliance party in association with W3i
When?: Tuesday June 7th, 5:30-8:30PM
Where?: Harlot
How?: How?: Strict invite only, contact invitation(at)iphonealliance.com if you think you should be on the guestlist.
Any more details?: Free beers till 8:30 and good music, mean it's the smart lead-in to the Open Feint party
What?: OpenFeint Party
When?: Tuesday June 7th, 9PM-Midnight
Where?: Orson, 508 4th St, SF
How?: RSVP via EventBrite at http://openfeintwwdc2011.eventbrite.com/
Any more details?: With the fun folks at OF and Unity it should be a good bash and definitely one to go onto after first party/dinner, in fact I'll see you there
What?: Apperian WWDC11 Party
When?: Tuesday June 7th, 7-11PM
Where?: The Cartoon Art Museum, 655 Mission St
How?: Reserve your ticket at http://www.apperian.com/wwdc/
Any more details?: Live DJ, free drinks, chance to win prizes (including Simpsons animation cells). Sounds quite good.
What?: Mobclix & Groupon WWDC Mashup Cocktail Party
When?: June 7th, 6-9PM
Where?: ROE, 651 Howard St, SF
How?: RSVP via EventBrite at http://wwdcmashup2011.eventbrite.com/ (use code: wwdc2011)
Any more details?: Free booze apparently doesn't get any free-er even if you all come together, DJ and app demos should add up to a good night.
What?: Mophie & ViviTouch by AMI WWDC party
When?: Tuesday, June 7th, 5-8PM
Where?: The rooftop of St Regis Hotel, 125 3rd St., SF. How?: Email andy.cheng (at) artificialmuscle.com to request an invite.
Any more details?: Not for vertigo sufferers this one.
What?: MillenialMedia Cocktail Party
When?: Tuesday, June 7th, 6-8PM
Where?: B Restaurant & Bar, 720 Howard St, SF
How?: RSVP to events(at)millenialmedia.com
Any more details?: Not as yet - mobile ad network parties don't have the best reputation though. Maybe don't need to kill yourself to crash this one.
Wednesday (8th June)
What?: Agile Partners presents The Alex Skolnick Trio in Concert using AmpKit & iPad2
When?: Wednesday, June 8th, 6-8PM
Where?: San Francisco Marriott Marquis, Bin 55 Lobby Lounge.
How?: Just wander along it's free
Any more details?: Hotel bar beer prices can be a deterrent, but might be worth it.
What? Devintosh Dinner
When?: Weds June 8th, 7-9PM
Where?: Chevys Fresh Mex, 201 3rd St, SF
How? Sign up at http://www.devintosh.com/wwdc/
Any more details?: You buy your own dinner (and it has to be Tex-Mex), but get free margaritas to wash it down with.
What?: PushIO Party
When?: Weds June 8th, 9-Midnight
Where?: The Temple, 540 Howard St., SF,
How? Just roll up on the day (and be over 21)
Any more details?: It's featuring DJ Ean Golden if that means anything to you, not sure if there's any free booze - lack of any filtering suggests not.
What? Scribds Go-Karts & Unicycles Party
When?: Wed June 8th, 6-9PM
Where?: 539 Bryant St, SF
How? Just turn up
Any more details?: What more do you need - go-karts and unicycles, you've gotta be intrigued at least?
Thursday (9th June)
What?: WWDC Annual Beer Bash
When?: Thurs, June 9th, 6:00PM->9:00PM
Where?: Yerba Buena Gardens, 750 Mission, SF (across the street from WWDC)
How? Only open to WWDC ticket holders - bring your WWDC badge and photo ID.
Any more details?: Not much in the way of competition for this one, so if you're still here, you should pop along.
What?: MoPub and GetJar WWDC 2011 After Party
When: Thursday June 9th, 7pm-1am
Where?: Temple Nightclub, SF
How?: RSVP via EventBrite at http://www.eventbrite.com/event/1726182057/
Any more details?: If you can still stomach a big night out then this is your last chance to go out in style.
Know of any more parties on the mobile circuit or want to share some after hours gossip? Drop Showdog a mail (showdog(at)pocketgamer.co.uk), he'll be scratching around all week.
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