Lee Reilly, a Senior Program Manager in GitHub Developer Relations, organized a social event called a "drinkup" at the Downtown Distillery in Albuquerque, New Mexico, aimed at bringing local developers together for an evening of conversation, drinks, and camaraderie. The event took place on Thursday, August 15th, starting at 7 PM, with drinks provided by the hosts. Reilly, along with others like @aspires and @VxJasonxV, invited attendees to enjoy a relaxed atmosphere and connect with fellow developers. The gathering was documented with photos, reflecting a successful night of networking and socializing.