Event Highlights for October 12-18, 2009

I know you stayed up late to watch that Phillies game Philadelphia, but now is no time to lose focus.

October is events season, and this week is no exception. So grab a cup a coffee and join Technically Philly as we pluck the diamonds from the Philadelphia tech events rough.

Monday is a day of rest for our action packed Tuesday. On the 13th, you have your choice of rapid-fire Ignite Philly 4 presentations in Fishtown or chatting with the city’s Linux-heads in Plymouth Meeting. Or, if you have a gullible friend with a car, you can attend both.

The event calendar is sparse until Philly Startup Leaders weekend. Then, the group plans on holding an open hack at Drexel. Rumor has it, the group may break out into some improv comedy.

Check out the details after the jump.

All events listed on the event calendar are free to attend. Be sure to check our complete calendar for more.

Tuesday, October 13th: By now you know the deal: One presentation, 20 slides, 15 seconds a slide. However, for the first time, Ignite is charging $5 a ticket for the first 150 tickets with all proceeds going to charity. Scheduled speakers include Drew of #blamedrewscancer and Shmitten Kitten‘s Anna Goldfarb. Oh, and check out the Ignite homepage. I hear there is a dashing gentleman pictured at the top of the page. Just sayin’. Oh, and if you want to rep the First State, Wilmington is having its Ignite on the same night. 7:00 p.m. Fishtown. RSVP. [view more events]

Tuesday, October 13th: If you’re one of those people who thinks 2010 will finally be the year Linux goes mainstream, then head on up to Plymouth Meeting for the Philadelphia Linux Users Group. The event will include Q and A sessions along with an hour-long presentation. If you can’t make it out, be sure to at least signup for the PLUG newsletter. 9:00 p.m. Plymouth Meeting. INFO. [view more events]

Saturday, October 17th: One of the region’s most influential groups are gathering for a weekend of refreshing Philly Startup Leaders’ web presence and creating new tools to foster collaboration. The group is inviting all types of people to gather in Drexel’s Baiada Center and help PSL take the organization to the next level. 10:00 a.m. University City. INFO. [view more events]

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