# Bay Area Dopefest- The Chieftain, Sat 7/14, 6:30pm **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [June 14, 2007, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bay-area-dopefest-the-chieftain-sat-7-14-6-30pm/408048 "2007-06-14T21:19:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Dunawake](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/85f322/32.png) [@Dunawake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dunawake)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2007, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bay-area-dopefest-the-chieftain-sat-7-14-6-30pm/408048/1 "2007-06-14T21:19:08Z")
I have no idea how dopefests get organized and whatnot, but would there be any interest in trying to set up one for the Bay Area? ---
**Author:** ![Sassy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e47c2d/32.png) [@Sassy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sassy)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2007, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bay-area-dopefest-the-chieftain-sat-7-14-6-30pm/408048/2 "2007-06-15T16:02:56Z")
I can’t make any plans for the next few weeks, but after that would be interested. Close to public transportation my only requirement. Anyone else? ---
**Author:** ![Troy\_McClure\_SF](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/troy_mcclure_sf/32/4150_2.png) [@Troy\_McClure\_SF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Troy_McClure_SF)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2007, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bay-area-dopefest-the-chieftain-sat-7-14-6-30pm/408048/3 "2007-06-15T16:12:04Z")
Mayhaps. ---
**Author:** ![MovieMogul](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f08c70/32.png) [@MovieMogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MovieMogul)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2007, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bay-area-dopefest-the-chieftain-sat-7-14-6-30pm/408048/4 "2007-06-15T17:13:54Z")
These always manage get scheduled when I can’t go (ok guys, I get the picture! 🆒 ), but I’ll throw my hat in, as usual… ---
**Author:** ![ComeToTheDarkSideWeHaveCookies](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e9bcb4/32.png) [@ComeToTheDarkSideWeHaveCookies](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ComeToTheDarkSideWeHaveCookies)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2007, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bay-area-dopefest-the-chieftain-sat-7-14-6-30pm/408048/5 "2007-06-15T17:21:21Z")
I’m interested. I always managed to miss the Atlanta ones… ---
**Author:** ![rhythmonly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ee59a6/32.png) [@rhythmonly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rhythmonly)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2007, 5:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bay-area-dopefest-the-chieftain-sat-7-14-6-30pm/408048/6 "2007-06-15T17:30:51Z")
Also interested. Will be heading south on 101. Week day? Weekend? ---
**Author:** ![Punoqllads](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/d2c977/32.png) [@Punoqllads](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Punoqllads)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2007, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bay-area-dopefest-the-chieftain-sat-7-14-6-30pm/408048/7 "2007-06-15T17:36:04Z")
I’d be interested in attending. ---
**Author:** ![twopiecesofeight](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/5e9695/32.png) [@twopiecesofeight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twopiecesofeight)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2007, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bay-area-dopefest-the-chieftain-sat-7-14-6-30pm/408048/8 "2007-06-15T20:09:15Z")
This ‘Bay Area’ of which you speak is in the land of oranges and Disneyland without Cape Canaveral, right? I’m free evenings after work. Let me know when and where. ---
**Author:** ![Miller](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/miller/32/481_2.png) [@Miller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miller)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2007, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bay-area-dopefest-the-chieftain-sat-7-14-6-30pm/408048/9 "2007-06-15T21:05:09Z")
[QUOTE=twopiecesofeight] This ‘Bay Area’ of which you speak is in the land of oranges and Disneyland without Cape Canaveral, right? I’m free evenings after work. Let me know when and where. [/QUOTE] No, you’re thinking of LA. The Bay Area is in California. 😃 Count me in. ---
**Author:** ![lobstermobster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lobstermobster/32/10033_2.png) [@lobstermobster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lobstermobster)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2007, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bay-area-dopefest-the-chieftain-sat-7-14-6-30pm/408048/10 "2007-06-15T21:10:04Z")
I don’t post much but I read SD religiously. I’d be interested in attending. ---
**Author:** ![twopiecesofeight](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/5e9695/32.png) [@twopiecesofeight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twopiecesofeight)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2007, 10:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bay-area-dopefest-the-chieftain-sat-7-14-6-30pm/408048/11 "2007-06-15T22:37:48Z")
[QUOTE=Miller] No, you’re thinking of LA. The Bay Area is in California. 😃 Count me in. [/QUOTE] Nice zinger! Relatives down there always want to come up here to visit. What part of “Parking spaces are a figment of your imagination in my neck of the woods” don’t they understand? 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Valgard](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/7feea3/32.png) [@Valgard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Valgard)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2007, 11:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bay-area-dopefest-the-chieftain-sat-7-14-6-30pm/408048/12 "2007-06-15T23:44:44Z")
I’d be up for it. Big backyard? Pizza place? Other? ---
**Author:** ![MaxTheVool](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9fc29f/32.png) [@MaxTheVool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaxTheVool)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2007, 12:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bay-area-dopefest-the-chieftain-sat-7-14-6-30pm/408048/13 "2007-06-16T00:02:29Z")
Last time this happened I tried and failed to attend. This time I will try again. ---
**Author:** ![SpoilerVirgin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/4491bb/32.png) [@SpoilerVirgin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SpoilerVirgin)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2007, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bay-area-dopefest-the-chieftain-sat-7-14-6-30pm/408048/14 "2007-06-16T00:18:47Z")
I’m in, time and location permitting. ---
**Author:** ![Nametag](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nametag/32/406_2.png) [@Nametag](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nametag)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2007, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bay-area-dopefest-the-chieftain-sat-7-14-6-30pm/408048/15 "2007-06-16T01:42:46Z")
Oh, yeah! I’ve had the idea at the back of my mind all year, and it’s time. ---
**Author:** ![Rich\_Mann](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ce73a5/32.png) [@Rich\_Mann](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rich_Mann)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2007, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bay-area-dopefest-the-chieftain-sat-7-14-6-30pm/408048/16 "2007-06-16T02:00:15Z")
I’d love to attend a dopefest. I’m in as long as I can fit it in my schedule. I’ll check back and watch for a date. I’m in the north end of the East Bay, so somewhere not too far south would work better for me. ---
**Author:** ![blondebear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/blondebear/32/1022_2.png) [@blondebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blondebear)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2007, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bay-area-dopefest-the-chieftain-sat-7-14-6-30pm/408048/17 "2007-06-16T02:47:13Z")
Doper from Sanna Zay\* reporting in…I’ll be there if at all possible. \*California-speak for San Jose ---
**Author:** ![psycat90](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7ea924/32.png) [@psycat90](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psycat90)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2007, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bay-area-dopefest-the-chieftain-sat-7-14-6-30pm/408048/18 "2007-06-18T21:49:53Z")
I’d considered starting a thread about one a couple of months ago, but life sort of took over. I did have July 14th on my calendar as a tentative date. I think my husband and I would be on the maybe list depending on the date and location. And speaking of location, I’d toss in the area around the Metreon as an option. We had a dopefest at Buca there a few years ago and I thought it worked out well. There’s also Jillian’s, Mel’s and a few other places that aren’t too loud or expensive and can handle a crowd, including the under 21 set. With one of my favorite pubs in SF, The Chieftan, nearby as an option for the over 21 set/drinking crowd. Close to bart, easy parking, etc. etc. ---
**Author:** ![Dunawake](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/85f322/32.png) [@Dunawake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dunawake)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2007, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bay-area-dopefest-the-chieftain-sat-7-14-6-30pm/408048/19 "2007-06-18T23:43:52Z")
That’s sound pretty cool psycat. I had the idea of having a 'fest, but no clue where to do it. How hard is it to setup reservations or whatever for places in SF? We could probably start gathering a list of names now if that sounds like a good location and date to everyone. ---
**Author:** ![Cyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a88e4f/32.png) [@Cyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cyn)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2007, 1:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bay-area-dopefest-the-chieftain-sat-7-14-6-30pm/408048/20 "2007-06-19T01:48:20Z")
i also could be on the maybe list, given a date and time. I attend the Las Vegas Dopefest August 10-12 but you can never have too much of a good thing. I have plans for July 14 but otherwise can work around to come up from Fresno. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bay-area-dopefest-the-chieftain-sat-7-14-6-30pm/408048.md?page=2)