One thing I’ve noticed  from last year to this year at SHRM there seems to be smaller amount of after hour parties as part of the 2011 SHRM Annual Conference.  That could be largely due to the fact that Vegas is packed full of shows, events, and entertainment for days.  Or maybe I’m just not cool enough to be invited.  Sometimes these things happen at the last minute at least that’s what I’m telling myself.  I’m sure the amount of outside activity choices is the reason and not the $20,000 minimim cost to reserve a cocktail room in Vegas for a two hour soire.  Otherwise, you’d be seeing a Blogging4Jobs tweetup I promise you.

I’ve combed the web for you to find some events, activities, and after hours meetups happening during the 2011 SHRM Annual Conference.  If you have one (a SHRM party) I didn’t mention, be sure to include it in the comments with a link for registration and I’ll add it to the list.

Unofficial SHRM 2011 After Hours Guide

• SHRM Stratosphere Event.  Sunday night, June 26th from 6:00-9:00 PM at the Stratosphere Tower hosted by Merchants Leasing.  Register.

• TNLTup. Sunday night, June 26th from 7:30-9:30 PM at the Lavo Club in the Palazzo Hotel Resort Hotel.  Register.

• McGraw-Hill Professional SHRM Happy Hour Meetup.  Monday night June 27th from 5:00-6:00 PM at the Pub at Monte Carlo Resort and Hotel.  Limited registration.

• Michigan SHRM Member Event. Monday night, June 27th from 5:00-7:00 PM at the Hilton Grand Vacation Resort, Poolside Patio.  I’m not from Michigan but it sounds like fun. Register.

• Direct Employers & Career Arc Group SHRM 11 Meetup. Monday night, June 27th from 5:30-7:30 PM at the Hilton Hotel Elvis Suite.  RSVP required as Elvis is in attendance.  Register.

• Fisher & Phillips SHRM Mixer. Monday night, June 27th from 5:30-8:00 PM at Mix atop THEHotel.  Limited registration.  Register or email jgreenbaum@laborlawyers.com.

• Wine & Whiskey Tasting Event. Monday night, June 27th from 6:00-late PM at Double Helix.  Hosted by Robert Hohman, CEO of Glassdoor.  Private event.  Details.

• Monster Private Concert. Monday night, June 25th from 7:30-late PM at the Aria Resort and Casino. Private event. Register to win tickets,  Details.

• SHRM Tweetup.  Monday night, June 27th  starting at 8:00 PM at Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum just in front of the Venetian.  I attended last years and it was a great time.  Register.
• Keith Urban in Concert.  Tuesday night, June 28th.  Time not yet announced.  Location is at the Vegas Convention Center.  More information here.
• SHRM Deals.  SHRM has partnered with a site that offers discounts on shows and events throughout the conference.  I’m excited to get 35% of Cirque show tickets if I can fit it into my schedule.  Details here .