Is this open to everyone? I've been following your blog for awhile and would be interested in coming, although I haven't really contributed to LW very much. I've never been to a meetup like this before. Is it like a salon-style kind of thing with lectures and whatnot or more of an informal social gathering?
Informal social gathering, and yes, open to everyone interested.
There will be a meetup at 7PM this Saturday at the SIAI house (3755 Benton St, Santa Clara). (More info on the official page.)
The usual set of people will be present, as well as new SIAI Visiting Fellows.
(Sorry for the short notice.)