Ben Fry to present "Computational Information Design" in Northampton, MA

Our developer's group is hosting Ben Fry (of Processing fame) on May 5th. Last year we hosted Rich Hickey (of Clojure fame). Its a nice small setting and worth the drive out to western Mass.

Are there listings for "hackery" events in major cities? I know that can mean one of many things, but I always find out about similar events after the fact.

Here, I mean anything related to programming, hacking, art, visualization, culture, book clubs, etc; ee tend to share similar interests.

Any gatherings you guys can pitch?