LibertyJS Javascript conference; meet #SRRCON devs [Events Roundup]

This weekend’s Javascript developers conference looks good. We also like its name.

Also, if you haven’t made it to a Code for Philly civic hacking night yet, we suggest you check it out Tuesday.

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#SRCCON Meetup: meet news coders from around the country
Greet all the news developers that are descending on Philly for #SRRCON, a national conference for media-minded technologists organized by Knight-Mozilla’s Erika Owens. Also, perfect excuse to make it to this new beer garden. The meetup is cross-promoted by the local Online News Association and Hacks/Hackers meetups.
Wednesday, 6:30-8 p.m. Independence Beer Garden, One South Independence Mall West
Old City. RSVP. Free.

LibertyJS
Workshops, Barcamp-esque sessions and happy hour make up this Javascript developers conference.
Saturday, 10-6:30 p.m. Impact Hub Philadelphia, 1227 N. 4th Street
Kensington. RSVP. $10-$15.

Citizen Speaks: Richard Vague on Preventing the Next Economic Crisis
Richard Vague will talk about his new book “The Next Economic Disaster: Why It’s Coming and How to Avoid It” in this interview series from nonprofit media org The Philadelphia Citizen, born of former Daily News and Philly mag editor Larry Platt.
Thursday, 6:00-7:30p.m. Benjamin’s Desk, 1701 Walnut St.
Center City. RSVP by emailing Maureen Ferguson at maureen AT thephiladelphiacitizen.com. Free.