Ain’t no party like a database party!

After a nine year hiatus I’m finally headed back to the Seattle PASS Summit.  With so many great speakers I knew I better examine the schedule to plan my time wisely.  As such, here’s a list of the post summit parties:

Which one?

Wait!  How to choose which one?  Adam Machinac suggests the following formula:

@SQLBob Simple question of ranking. Every event starts with a 0. Free food, +1. Friends, +2. Biz Op, +3. Free drinks, +5. Marketing, -20.

— Adam Machanic (@AdamMachanic) October 23, 2012

Tuesday, November 6th 2012

InapproPASS

8:30PM-12:00am
A “vulgar event for charity”.
Entrance: Tickets $20 online.
Details: http://www.midnightdba.com/Groupies/?p=904

Wednesday, November 7th 2012

SQL Karaoke

“Anyone and everyone is welcome to attend the insane SQL Karaoke night at Bush Garden (614 Maynard Ave. South Seattle, WA).”  Drinks are “first come first served.
Entrance: Get a wristband at the idera booth
Details: http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/sql-server/sql-karaoke-at-the-2012-sql-pass-summit-has-a-sponsor/

Uhh, a second SQL Karaoke Event?

9PM – 2AM
“HP, Microsoft and Pragmatic Works are putting on a #SQLKaraoke event with a live band to make you feel like a proper rock star. The first drink is on us…”
Entrance: Get a wristband at the Pragmatic Works booth.
Details: http://www.pragmaticworks.com/AboutUs/Blogs/TabId/396/PostId/7/PW-Party-At-Pass.aspx