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
April showers bring May… Foulab events! Get ready for a packed month of hands-on workshops, open lab nights, and thrilling activities. If you love spring, you will love it here - we have drawers full of them.
Lead 101 and Tenant Organizing workshop - Tuesday May 6th @ 19:00 - 21:00
Learn the basics of lead contamination: what it is, where it hides, and why it matters. Then dive into how to organize with your neighbors to demand safer housing before you start glowing in the dark.
Hosted by @adouglas89
Bare Metal Emulation workshop - Tuesday May 13th @ 19:00 - 21:00
Come relax and feel the warm silicon between your registers as you dive into the art of interfacing with bare metal components, and help out a fellow Foulaber test run a workshop that is to be presented at NorthSec!
Hosted by @m00ooo
Killed by Dice presents: Classic Traveller - Sunday May 18th @ 16:00 - 19:00
Blast off into one of the original sci-fi tabletop RPGs. Continue your journey through the stars, and with enough wits and luck, you may even survive character creation. Limited spots available.
contact david AT killedbydice.com if you are interested.
Hosted by @der_moderne_man
MESH DAY with Montreal ATC - Monday May 19th @ 13:00 - 21:00
The Montreal Anarchist Tech Convergence presents a day of mesh networking workshops at Foulab, followed by a movie night. Get hands-on with the tools of modern digital autonomy: Meshtastic and LoRa for anarchists, Reticulum’s resilient protocols, and bleeding-edge experiments with Kulupu, Yggdrasil, and HaLow WiFi. It’s networks without landlords.
For more information check out mtl-atc.org
Foulab Monthly Meeting - Thursday May 22th @ 20:00 - 22:00
Join us for a high-impact alignment session where stakeholders converge to leverage synergies, optimize decision pipelines, and deep-dive into actionable governance items. KPIs include community engagement, beer drinking, and sustained operational excellence.
Killed by Dice presents: Pool RPG - Sunday May 25th @ 16:00 - 19:00
Curious about tabletop RPGs but don’t know where to start? The Pool by James V. West is a minimalist, story-first game perfect for beginners and veterans alike. No complicated rules, just shared imagination, a handful of dice, and a lot of weird narrative choices. Come roll with us!
contact david AT killedbydice.com if you are interested.
Hosted by @der_moderne_man
FOULAB PARTY!!11!1 - Saturday May 31st @ 17:00 - 23:00
:wq! your responsibilies and come overclock your vibes - there will be pizza, music, and good times with fellow hackers! If you’re curious about the lab, this is your sign to show up, hang out, and remind yourself that community is the best kind of infrastructure.
The ice is melting and with the reappearance of the long-forgotten grass comes a whole new month of creation and collaboration to take part in.
Wednesday Mesh Evening - Wednesday April 2nd @ 19:00 - 22:00
Explore and help build parts of this decentralized digital community filled with games, interesting people, and information. All hosted on physical nodes throughout Montreal.
The Wednesday Mesh Evening is a Wednesday evening event dedicated to mesh networking in all its forms. From discussing it, researching and testing alternative network topologies, to practical exercises in deploying peer-to-peer infrastructure in FOULAB and around it.
Come discover the wonders of the Mesh Network with kryma and friends!
Killed by Dice Presents: Classic Traveller - Sunday April 13th @ 16:00 - 19:00
We are diving back into the world of sci-fi roleplaying games. Come join the group for a new adventure!
We will have our first session of the monthly Classic Traveller game. There are still some open spots, please contact david AT killedbydice DOT com for more information, AKA der_moderne_man on Mattermost.
Sewing Orientation Workshop Night - Thursday April 17th @ 20:00 - 22:00
Want to learn the secrets of the elusive Foulab sewing machine? Fix your jeans, make a pouch, or even learn how to hem this Thursday.
Walking you through basic sewing machine etiquette, watch kida make and commentate his creation workflow. Hope to see you there!
Spring Cleaning - Saturday April 19th 26th! @ 09:00 - 18:00
Time to reckon with all the dust, debris, and desolate desktops residing in our beautiful space.
Join Foulab for the wonderful team-building exercise of getting your hands dirty and making clean. The event will be going on all day so bring your game face and come help out. Maybe enjoy some pizza with everyone after.
Due to scheduling conflicts with a holiday, this event has been re-scheduled to April 26th.
FOULAB Monthly Meeting - Tuesday April 22nd @ 20:00 - 21:30
This month we will be discussing the workshop, our incoming lock box, and other general infrastructure information. Come to get a sneak peek at potential workshops and events for next month or to have a say in the group decisions of the lab.
Share your ideas, your projects, and your thoughts on the future of Foulab. Your input is important to our future!
Project Night - Tuesday April 29th @ 19:00 - 22:00
Calling creators as well as spectators, come share and see what your fellow Foulabers have been working on. Ask questions, watch demos, and discuss passions during this quarterly project night where everyone will be enjoying the work of others.
Beginners welcome! If you’re new to the space, come by and see what we’re all about. It’s a great way to meet people and get involved in the community.
In other news be sure to check out the Linux installation workshop at the awesome CIEL CDN on Tuesday, April 15th from 16:00 - 20:00. Learn how to install the latest stable 64-bit version of Linux on your laptop! Join the fun here.
Brrr… on long cold nights such as these… it is always right to huddle next to your local CPU for warmth and company with those in your community… Don’t miss out on all the events in this busy March.
Wednesday Mesh Evening - Wednesday March 5th @ 19:00 - 22:00
This is your sign to come join us in building the most expansive, elaborate, decentralized, alternative network Montreal has ever seen!
The Wednesday Mesh Evening is a Wednesday evening event dedicated to mesh networking in all its forms. From discussing it, researching and testing alternative network topologies, to practical exercises in deploying peer-to-peer infrastructure in FOULAB and around it.
Everyone is hosting, and kryma invites you to host as well. Join the network!
Infrastructure Night - Tuesday March 11th @ 20:00 - 22:00
Join us as we dive into FOULAB’s “cinderblock” OPNsense firewall, its setup, administration, and maintenance.
FOULAB’s Infrastructure Nights are small, bite-sized lectures and workshops on Foulab’s internal IT infrastructure - how it works, how to use it, and how to fix things that inevitably go wrong in it.
Brought to you by eigma, this will be sure to increase your appreciation of the space and what goes into maintaining it!
Gentoo Night - Thursday March 13th @ 20:00 - 22:00
Have you ever wondered what goes into crafting Linux installs tuned for your specific devices and needs?
Wonder no more, and join us on March 13th as hairu presents their infrastructure for managing Gentoo with build scripts!
Sewing Orientation Workshop Night - Tuesday March 18th @ 20:00 - 22:00
Have a growing pile of clothes that need a bit of love, be it pants that need a bit of a hem, or holes that you’ve been meaning to patch, but just haven’t felt comfortable around the arts of the fiber and cloth?
kida is here to come to your rescue, hosting a workshop walking through getting started using a sewing machine, making something simple (a pencil case? a pouch?) and tips and tricks to get you started on your mending and making.
FOULAB Monthly Meeting - Thursday March 20th @ 20:00 - 21:30
This month, we’ll be discussing the workshop reorganization (the light at the end of the tunnel is there!), the museum reorganization, life at the lab, and keeping on keeping on.
Share your ideas, your projects, and your thoughts on the future of Foulab. Your input is important to our future!
Killed by Dice presents: Classic Traveller - Sunday March 23rd @ 16:00 - 20:00
We will be starting a monthly game of Classic Traveller, using the bare bones rules from 1977/1980. The first event will include character creation and some orientation. There are a few open spots,
contact david AT killedbydice.com if you are interested.
Tabletop Open Gaming Night - Tuesday March 25th @ 20:00 - 22:00
Open gaming night returns this month.
We usually play Warhammer 40K, with One Page Rules. Melee, Wizard, and Battle Line are also available. Others are encouraged to bring games they want to play. Warhammer? Magic the Gathering? Risk? Mouseguard: Swords & Strongholds?
The Roombening - Saturday March 29th @ 15:00 - 20:00
In the far year of 2025, Robots rule the world, and AI superintelligence can generate pictures that seamlessly blend into our reality. You may have a corporate robot in your house right now. Let’s hack it and make it your own! As roombas gain sentience, the importance of self-reliance when it comes to hosting of infrastructure becomes more important than ever…
This event is an old-fashioned hackparty dedicated to all sorts of cleaning robots. We’ll be assuming direct control of our Roombas through hidden maintenance ports and installing the custom firmware Valetudo on any compatible machine that we find.
Bringing a cleaning robot that supports Valetudo is required if you want to install it!
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