As someone who's hosted a few events, I'm gonna suggest that the two of you get together on a particular date, at a specific time, in a public location that serves food and/or drinks, and announce this the week before.
That's called a munch, and if you build it, they will come, eventually.
If one of you ends up a 'lee, you can actually play at a later date, even casually (no crazy nakedness).
Do it, gents. Show the rest of your state that you can come out to show. Share a few beverages. It's an hour of your time, worst case. Best case, you start the ATG (Arizona Tickle Gatherings) and have folks itchin' to visit come winter, where the northern folks envy your climate!