Internet Week is upon us and we’re RSVPing and google calendaring like good attendees should. Of course, we’re getting ready for Make Good Ideas Happen, but we thought we’d share some of the other events that are piquing our interest.  Here are some (that you can get into) though some RSVPs are going fast. Get on it and maybe we’ll catch you for a game of Wii tennis! 

For the Creative Geek

NET AESTHETICS 2.0

Hosted by Rhizome.org. Convening leading artists, critics and curators, this panel will look at the state of internet art today in light of the expansion of the web and increasing prevalence of new technologies.       

An Evening at Maker Fair

An Evening at Maker Faire will bring together dozens of NY makers to exhibit their creative projects for one fun and festive evening. On display will be cutting-edge DIY projects based around robotics, electronics, new music, alternative crafts, and interactive art. Joining the editors of Make and Craft Magazine will be the Institute for the Future, who will present their map of the Future of Making, and their forecasts about the impact of “Making” on our daily lives.

OUT WITH THE OLD

Hungry Man, Hungry Man TV, and The Circuit will join forces to host OUT WITH THE OLD. This incredible gathering will bring together executives from the Advertising, New Media and Entertainment fields for a fun filled celebration of “old media.” The night will feature special guests, prizes, and classic must have hardware as attendees are asked to bring obsolete cell phones, PDAs, MP3 players, digital cameras, pagers, and other wireless electronics for donation to Recycling for Charity, a non-profit organization set up to protect the Earth’s environment while helping other charities, such as The Halo Foundation.  

Party Crashing

MASHABLE’S EXHIBIT HALL FOR INTERNET WEEK NEW YORK  

This will be the first ever Exhibitor’s Hall crossed with a big New York City party. Join Mashable’s Pete Cashmore, Adam Ostrow and Adam Hirsch, over 14 showcasing exhibitors including: Next New Networks, E.Factor, kluster, Cafemom, Atlantic Metro Communications, Edopter and ConcertAttack, Rubicon Project, VideoClix, Meetup.com, Motionbox and Magnify.net. Signup Instructions:

MEDIA MESHING

Media Meshing is a monthly afterwork bar night bringing New York media types together. Think of it as “real life” social networking. Anyone involved in media is invited, old or new, print or web, etc. Actual media meshing is described simply as using an independent piece of media, such as a blog or a website, to enhance the experience of another piece. This is just like that, except with people and alcohol. 

Thoughtful Stuff   

FORUM ON PARTICIPATION AND POLITICS ONLINE

Hosted by OneWebDay, Inc..   Join us for a forum on democracy, politics, and participation online as we gear up for a politically-minded OneWebDay (http://www.onewebday.org) on September 22, 2008. This forum brings together a variety of renowned scholars, thinkers, and activists to provide their perspectives on political engagement on the Net. Write to estark [at] nyu.edu to let us know you’re coming

MEDIA THAT MATTERS FILM FESTIVAL YOUTH PREMIERE AT THE MEDIA: OVERSEAS CONFERENCE

Arts Engine is excited to announce that there will be a free screening for youth of the Media That MattersFilm Festival, one of the premier showcases of short documentary film online, as part of the annual Media: Overseas Conference, an international celebration of youth and film, on June 6th, 2008. 

TIME WARNER’S CONVERSATIONS ON THE CIRCLE: NEWS & POLITICS

This breakfast panel will focus on the internet’s impact on news — specifically how everything from online donations to interactive models like the CNN/YouTube debates have influenced this year’s election.  Moderated by: David Bohrman (SVP & Washington Bureau Chief, CNN) Panelists include: Steve Grove (Head of News and Politics, YouTube), Nadira Hira (Writer, FORTUNE magazine), Michael Scherer (Washington Bureau Correspondent, TIME Magazine)

If You’ve Got The Cash

CONVERSATIONAL MARKETING

Hosted by Federated Media. It’s time to reclaim our brands online, and to declare marketers a full and fair participant in the burgeoning conversation that is the online media world. In short, it’s a New Brand Way online, and it starts at the CM Summit, New York. Join us! 

Google Analytics Training Day

We are a Google Analytics Authorized Consultant, teaching a one-day Google Analytics course. Learn to gather more meaningful data, analyze it better and make your website perform. For techies and for marketers.

Just for Fun

Thrillist’s Information Superparty: Web 1.0 Awesomeness to the Maximum Extreme!

Thrillist Event Details   ***Performances By*** FAUX PUNK — The World’s Best/Worst/Only DAFT PUNK DJ Cover Crew Terry Diabolik (Finger on The Pulse) / Lauren Flax (U.N.I.T.Y.) 

WIIMBLEDON 2008

Hosted by Wiimbledon Barcade. The world’s first and largest Wii Tennis tournament. And like, there’s beer.

Must See 

Make Good Ideas Happen

Want to do something really good for Internet Week? Join Behance and alldaybuffet for a night to Make Good Ideas Happen. City Year, StartingBloc and Sustainable South Bronx will present ideas they are pursuing to change the world. Bring your idealism, and leave behind Action Steps with resources, connections, and next steps to help these non-profits make their ideas happen. Amazing people, good drinks, and a nice buzz from doing good - what more could you ask for?