this is life in austin & aspen

So this Wednesday night at Pangaea is Net Party, a partying/networking hybrid. Not that it sounds all that different from normal networking functions to me, except that it draws a different sort of crowd. Apparently it’s quite the singles scene, as well, so business cards are exchanged as much for dates as they are for lead generation.

Pangaea is an interesting club to me … I’ve only been to their grand opening (open bar …) and a few hosted events there, so I’ve never witnessed it in its regular-weekend glory. Does it have regular-weekend glory? It was quite controversial when it showed up on the Austin scene, mainly because detractors argued that Austin didn’t need or wasn’t ready for a hoity-toity place with a velvet rope, sparklers in their bottle service, and cage dancers. Of course, those detractors failed to realize that outside of need and readiness lie want and novelty, so Pangaea has so far been successful–depending on how you define success.

I prefer cheaper drinks and friendlier people, but a dressed-up night out at Pangaea isn’t unappealing either. And the time frame of this NetParty–6:00 to 10:00pm–makes it a nice tweener time that could stay happy hour or turn into a night on the town … with new friends, natch! FYI, the half-price drinks and free apps are only until 8pm.

I’m not sure when they close the RSVP, but you have to RSVP to get in free. There’s a $25 charge at the door (or so they say … I can’t imagine anyone charging $25 for a HAPPY HOUR).

AND:

Tribeza is also hosting a happy hour at Lambert’s with free apps and live music. There will be drinks too, but no telling if they’re free or not.