After an action-packed November, we will be slowing down a bit for the holidays, but there’s still a lot going on in December.
No Net Night - Tuesday December 2nd @ 18:30 - 23:00
It is time once again to unplug our Internet connection for the evening. But it is all not doom and gloom. There’s plenty of activities to do at Foulab and interesting people to do them with.
And as a bonus, we will be having a lil’ going away party for moti!
Mesh Night - Wednesday December 3rd @ 19:00 - 22:00
We continue with our monthly Mesh Night. We’ll be gathering to talk about and experiment with mesh networking technologies such as Meshtastic and Reticulum. Newbies are also encouraged to come and learn about mesh networking.
Mesh Nights are a recurring monthly event, hosted on the first Wednesday of each month.
Hosted by photon303
Home Assistant Evening - Wednesday December 17th @ 19:00 - 22:00
Come and learn about automating stuff at home using Home Assistant. Home Assistant is so useful that we even use it in the lab to display bus schedules, our calendar, and status updates from the laser eyes of the bat who guards Foulab.
These nights are hosted each month on the third Wednesday of the month.
Hosted by photon303
Third SPVM Surveillance Discussion - Thursday December 18th @ 19:00 - 22:30
This will be our third meeting to discuss the SPVM’s plans to introduce AI surveillance technology.
Hosted by m00ooo
Trivia Night - Tuesday December 23rd @ 20:00 - 22:30
Our trivia night returns in December. The theme is a spin on The Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens – the Ghosts of Revision Control past.
Hosted by kida
New Year’s Eve Chill Night - Wednesday December 31st @ 18:30 - 23:00
We will open our doors on New Year’s Eve for people who want something quiet(er) to do in the evening.
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All December events are free and open to the public. Donations are always appreciated.
As usual, Tuesdays and Thursdays are Open Nights. These are a great time to visit the space for the first time. Sometimes events occur on these nights but we are still open for socializing and other activities.
Mondays are our Workshop Nights. Come make things or help improve our workshop area.
The monthly meeting and Fediverse night are on pause for the holidays but will resume in January.
November is here! As we get ready for the long winter ahead of us, come keep warm with your fellow hackers, as days draw short and long nights spent hacking grow longer…
Wednesday Mesh Evening - Wednesday November 5th @ 19:00 - 22:00
We continue with our monthly Mesh Night. It is a perfect opportunity to learn about and experiment with mesh networking technologies such as Meshtastic and Reticulum.
Mesh Nights are a recurring monthly event, hosted on the first Wednesday of each month.
Hosted by photon303
Second SPVM Surveillance Discussion - Thursday November 6th @ 19:00 - 22:30
We are taking action against the plans of SPVM to employ US American AI Surveilance Software and we’re holding our second meeting.
Hosted by moti
Hacking Markets: Games of Chance (PART 2) - Thursday November 13th @ 20:00 - 21:00
The ultimate part of a two-part series on market mechanics, “Hacking Markets: Games of Chance”. The presentation will explore mathematical analysis of market data.
This presentation will occur during the Open Night in our theatre room.
No Net Night - Tuesday November 18th @ 18:30 - 23:00
No Net Nights at Foulab are a recurring monthly event where we simulate technical difficulties by unplugging our Internet connection. It is not a test and we’re not doing it to be annoying. In fact, it is a opportunity to enjoy the people at Foulab, the record collection, the library, the retro computing museum, a board game, or other activities of your choice (that don’t involve using our Internet connection).
Home Assistant Evening - Wednesday November 19th @ 19:00 - 22:00
Come and learn about and tinker with Home Assistant and other home automation technologies.
These nights are hosted each month on the third Wednesday of the month.
Hosted by photon303
Karaoke Night - Friday November 21st @ 19:30 - 23:00
Foulab will be hosting a karaoke night in November. So whether you are a crooner, a belter, or a warbler, come and sing a song (or enjoy the performers!).
Hosted by moti
Killed By Dice Presents: I/O the Human Machine - Sunday November 23rd @ 16:00 - 19:00
I/O the Human Machine is a role-playing game by Ron Edwards about moody cyborgs.
We will be playing a one-shot of it on Sunday, November 23rd, 2025.
If you would like to RSVP, please visit EventBrite
Hosted by der_moderne_man
Foulab Monthly Meeting - Tuesday November 25th @ 20:00 - 21:30
Foulab meetings are where we gather to discuss Foulab business, future plans, and provide updates on ongoing projects.
After our foundational restructuring last monthly meeting where we revolutionized and streamlined our bylaws into a much slimmer and more effective structure, we continue to iron out our policies.
Our meetings are open to the public so don’t be dissuaded from attending if you are not a member.
Fediverse Night - Wednesday November 26th @ 19:00 - 22:00
Whether you’re a developer of fediverse software, an instance admin, a user, or just fedi-curious, join us at the monthly Fediverse Night for discussion about decentralised social media.
This is a recurring thing, hosted on the last Wednesday of each month.
Hosted by n00q
Project Night - Friday November 28th @ 19:30 - 22:00 (New date)
Project Night returns. On this night, the Foulab community will gather to present projects that we’ve been working on.
Presentations can be formal or informal. Anybody is welcome to present a project, whether they are a regular or a newcomer. So please come by and see what people have been up to!
Blood On The Clocktower - Saturday November 29th @ 18:00 - 22:00
We’re playing a table top social deduction game. “It’s like Mafia if it were good.” ~ @cat Hosted by @ned
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All of the events in November are free and open to the public, though donations our greatly appreciated.
As usual, Tuesdays and Thursdays are our Open Nights. These nights are always open to the public and unless the calendar says otherwise, there is no pre-planned activity on these nights.
We also have Workshop Nights on Monday, where people can work with our tools and equipment or help organize the work space.
October is packed with events, including a Halloween celebration on the 30th.
Workshop Nights - Mondays @ 19:00 - 23:30
The Workshop Nights continue every Monday at Foulab. These nights are focused on projects, especially those that may be too disruptive for our Open Nights.
We’re also making great progress organizing the workshop area, as you can see from the photo above. Please drop by on a Monday if you would like to help.
Hosted by li-ion
Mesh Night - Wednesday October 1st @ 19:00 - 22:00
We continue with our monthly Mesh Night. It is a perfect opportunity to learn about and experiment with mesh networking technologies such as Meshtastic and Reticulum.
Mesh Nights are a recurring monthly event, hosted on the first Wednesday of each month.
Hosted by photon303
Anarchist Tech Convergence Afterparty - Sunday October 12th @ 19:00 - 23:00
Foulab is hosting an Afterparty for ATC, following an introductory talk about Foulab at the convergence.
Home Assistant Night - Wednesday October 15th @ 19:00 - 22:00
Come and learn about and tinker with Home Assistant and other home automation technologies.
These nights are hosted each month on the third Wednesday of the month.
Hosted by photon303
SPVM Surveillance Discussion - Thursday October 16th @ 19:00 - 19:84
We urgently have to take action against the plans of SPVM to employ US American AI Surveilance Software within the next few weeks.
Hosted by adouglas89 & moti
Killed By Dice Presents: Fantasy for Real - Sunday October 19th @ 16:00 - 19:00
We will play a session of Fantasy for Real on October 19. It is a whimsical, episodic fantasy role-playing game by Ron Edwards.
There is room for new and returning players. If you are a new player, please visit EventBrite to RSVP.
Hosted by der_moderne_man
Hacking Markets: Games of Chance - Tuesday October 21st @ 20:00 - 21:00
On the night of October 21, there will be a guest talk called “Hacking Markets: Games of Chance”. It will be the first of a two-part series.
This presentation will occur during the Open Night in our theatre room.
Foulab Monthly Meeting - Tuesday October 28th @ 20:00 - 21:30
Foulab meetings are where we gather to discuss Foulab business, future plans, and provide updates on ongoing projects.
Our meetings are open to the public so don’t be dissuaded from attending if you are not a member.
Fediverse Night - Wednesday October 29th @ 19:00 - 22:30
Whether you’re a developer of fediverse software, an instance admin, a user, or just fedi-curious, join us at the monthly Fediverse Night for discussion about decentralised social media.
Last month’s Fediverse Night was so successful that we plan to continue hosting them on the last Wednesday of each month.
Hosted by n00q
Haunted No Net Night - Thursday October 30th @ 18:30 - 23:00
On October 30th, there will be a ghost in the machine and we will have no choice but to turn off our Internet connection for the evening. Don’t despair. There’s still plenty of activities to do at Boo-lab during our Halloween themed No Net Night.
Please feel encouraged but not pressured to wear a costume and join in the celebration.
In addition to these events, we have our regular Open Nights every Tuesday and Thursday running from 18:30 to 23:00. All of the events in October are free to attend and open to newcomers.
The weather might be starting to cool off — but we’re just warming up! Check out these events for the month of September:
Workshop Nights - Mondays @ 19:00 - 23:30
Got a project that would be too loud to work on during Open Nights? Need to use the power tools in the workshop? Drop by on Mondays and work on your projects, help organise the lab and workshop, or just hang out.
Hosted by li-ion
Mesh Night - Wednesday September 3rd @ 19:00 - 22:00
Curious about alternative network topologies? Don’t know what a network topology is, but ecstatic even just considering the idea of a different internet, made up of physical nodes throughout Montreal?
The monthly Mesh Night has returned! Come hang out and discuss mesh networking, including Meshtastic, Reticulum, and more!
Hosted by photon303
No Net Night - Tuesday September 9th @ 18:30 - 23:30
No WAN, all LAN. We’ll turn off our connection to the Internet for the evening. Come hang out, work on off-line projects, or explore the Foulab internal network and various curiosities around the lab.
Hackers 30th Anniversary Celebration - Tuesday September 16th @ 20:00 - 22:00
Join us to hack the planet and celebrate the iconic movie Hackers, which was released 30 years ago.
Home Assistant Night - Wednesday September 17th @ 19:00 - 22:00
Interested in home automation? Join us to learn about and share experiences with Home Assistant and other home automation technologies.
This event will become a monthly occurrence.
Hosted by photon303
Foulab Monthly Meeting - Tuesday September 23rd @ 20:00 - 21:30
As is tradition, we’ll discuss Foulab business, updates on various projects in the Lab, and plans for the upcoming months. Membership not required to participate.
Fediverse Night - Wednesday September 24th @ 19:00 - 22:30
Whether you’re a developer of fediverse software, an instance admin, a user, or just fedi-curious, join us for a night of discussion about decentralised social media.
Hosted by n00q
Killed by Dice Presents: Fantasy for Real - Sunday September 28th @ 16:00 - 19:00
Fantasy for Real is a light, whimsical fantasy role-playing game by Ron Edwards.
der_moderne_man will be hosting the game at Foulab on Sunday, September 28, 2025 from 16h00 to 19h00.
Beginners are welcome and all materials necessary for play will be provided.
Please contact david AT killedbydice.com to reserve a spot.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Fundraising - Tuesday September 30th @ 18:30 - 23:00
Foulab recognizes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. In honor of this day, we will be raising awareness and funds starting on September 30th. To this effect, we will be pressing buttons to spread the word – people are invited to make a donation in exchange for a button. We will keep the donations going until October 7th. All donations will go to the Native Friendship Centre of Montreal.
More information about the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation can be found at the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.
August already? Time sure flies when you are having FOULAB. Let’s have more - here is how to do it:
No Net Night - Tuesday August 5th @ 18:30 - 23:30
No WAN, all LAN. Come hang out and explore the foulab internal network as well as various curiosities around the lab without internet access.
Foulab Monthly Meeting and Election Kickoff - Tuesday August 12th @ 19:30 - 21:30
Do-orcracy turns into dem-ocracy for one day while we hold not only our monthly meeting but also kickoff the elections for the board!
ESPHome workshop - Saturday August 30th @ 13:00 - 18:00
ESPHome is an open-source firmware framework that lets you turn your esp32 based project into reality and integrate it in home assistant.
It is aimed at beginner users that want to have a first hand experience with it and get started on doing cool projects that are accessible to non programmers.
The workshop will show: installing ESPHome in home assistant, setting the wifi variables and connecting a esp32-c3 to a bme280 sensor(temperature, humidity and pressure) and writing the firmware using ESPHome yaml config file.
-Hardware kit is 20$, donation to Foulab to cover expenses. Includes esp32c3, bme280, jumper cables and it’s yours to keep after the workshop. -Required, a laptop + usb-c cable to write your config file and doing the initial flashing of the esp32. -Attendance is free but priority will be given to those with a hardware kit.
Hosted by photon303
July is a hot month and Foulab’s air conditioners will be working double time to support our richly diverse community. We also have some hot events planned.
No Net Night - Tuesday July 8 @ 18:30 - 23:00
Worried that wireless transmissions are influencing your thoughts?
Want to practice your conversation skills?
Tired of doomscrolling?
Wanna start a LAN party?
No Net Night returns in July, we will be turning off Internet access for the evening and transporting people back to a simpler time.
Junk Swap - Saturday July 12 @ 14:00 - 16:00
Foulab will be hosting our first junk swap.
The idea is simple: people will bring in something that is in working or repairable condition that they no longer want, and it will be placed into a common pile for others to claim. Anything remaining at the end will be taken to a local recycling service such as Recyborg.
Everybody is encouraged to participate. Swing by with something old, leave with something new (to you).
Project Night - Thursday July 17 @ 19:30 - 21:30
Project Night is upon us again. This is an opportunity for everybody to talk about, demonstrate, and celebrate the projects of people in our community.
Spectators are welcome, beginners are encouraged to present projects, and projects may be at any stage of development. Presentations may be as formal or informal as you’d like. We’re here to have fun and enjoy each other’s efforts.
Foulab Monthly Meeting - Saturday July 26th @ 13:00 - 15:00
Our monthly meetings are open to the public, it is where we discuss Foulab business and projects. One hour will be devoted to ordinary Foulab affairs.
The second half of the meeting is devoted to a General Assembly for our ongoing election of Foulab board officers. This time will give an opportunity for candidates to introduce themselves and their platforms. The voting will commence in August.
Another solstice graces the indomitable Foulab. As the summer days grow long, and the weather so beautiful, why not spend it inside the lab? With us? As always, all are welcome - no matter if it’s your first time or your fiftieth, you’ll be greeted warmly (and not just because it’s summer).
No Net Night - Tuesday June 3 @ 18:30 - 23:00
Go local or go home: we shut off the Internet access to the Lab for one night and see what happens. Work on stuff offline, talk to another human being (???), leave (or find) a deaddrop for someone else. Poke ports and find out: the router itself (and all other local amenities) will still be operational, so even LAN parties are in the cards…
Mesh Night - Wednesday June 4 @ 19:00 - 22:00
Curious about alternative network topologies? Don’t know what a network topology is, but ecstatic even just considering the idea of a different internet, made up of physical nodes throughout Montreal?
kryma hosts this edition of the (mostly) monthly night focussed on local, mesh, and other peer-to-peer networks. Come discuss, research, test, and build out peer-to-peer infrastructure from Foulab to the world (within reason).
Wiki Night - Tuesday June 10 @ 20:00 - 20:30
Fight entropy with your fellow Foulabbers as we write and prune and write and prune the lab wiki into shape. Some people call it lore. We call it an event.
Foulab Monthly Meeting - Tuesday June 17th @ 20:00 - 22:00
Prepare yourself for what some call “the Foulab meeting,” where once a month we discuss all matters pertinent to ongoing lab business and projects. Only together can we keep this train rolling: your input is welcome and encouraged.
Killed by Dice presents: Classic Traveller - Sunday June 22nd @ 16:00 - 19:00
We have an ongoing game of Classic Traveller that we will play on June 22nd. This is an early science-fiction role-playing game. It is a mix of high tech, low tech, space exploration, trade, action, and slice of life. We have room for a few more players.
contact david AT killedbydice.com if you are interested.
Hosted by der_moderne_man
Wearable Tech Afternoon - Saturday June 28 @ 15:00 - 20:00
Obsessed with corporeally-compatible hardware? Whether it’s flashing Gentoo Linux onto an arm-mounted iPod nano or assembling a whole new form of computing from spare parts, come join kryma and other Foulab members to talk, tinker, and build wearable technologies.
Anything goes: if you can wear it, it counts.
Killed by Dice presents: Fantasy For Real - Sunday June 29th @ 16:00 - 19:00
In June, we will playing a one-shot of Fantasy for Real. This is a whimsical fantasy adventure role-playing game where magic really matters. It was designed by Ron Edwards and published in 2023. Limited spots available.
contact david AT killedbydice.com if you are interested.
Hosted by der_moderne_man
