7 Geek Things To Do This Weekend In Arizona [WE 01/29]
This weekend, Arizona creates video games, hits 88mph, plays D&D with the ladies, and learns that the sun is a mass of incandescent gas.
Enjoy this week’s list of Arizona geekery!
Friday, January 27th
Global Game Jam Begins [Tempe]
- I know very little about this except that the idea is to create a video game in 48hrs, based on a theme.
- The UAT is participating and sent me this link if anyone wants to join in the madness.
- Here’s a Facebook Event for it too, which may be a better way to reach out to them.
- I love the idea, so please let me know if any of you get involved in this.
Future Cities Arizona [Phoenix]
- Some middle-school students recently designed some futuristic city models.
- They’re on display at the Burton Barr Library all weekend.
- Could be fun to take the kids.
- Cult Classics is playing the first Back To The Future movie.
- Do I really need to write anything else to convince you to go?
- Can’t say I’ve ever seen this favorite of mine on the big screen before.
- At Madcap Theaters starting around 9pm – get your details.
Saturday, January 28th
Alice In Wonderland #1 Release Party [Glendale]
- You’ve never seen Alice like this before.
- (Ok, maybe you have. The internet is a big place.)
- Raven Gregory will be on hand to sign copies and talk about the new series.
- At Jesse James Comics from 11am throughout the day.
- Learn all about it.
- Hey ladies, time to don some reasonable armor (or chain-mail bikini, your choice) and start adventuring.
- Swing by Gotham City Comics around 12:30pm and learn some 4E.
- Taught by the amiable and high-level Bry.
- Here’s the MeetUp for the event.
- I’m thinking of finding a blonde wig and participating incognito.
- Time once again for Changing Hands’ gathering of YA authors.
- YA fantasy, paranormal, and SF authors mixing and mingling… and pizza!
- From 4pm to 6pm at the Burton Barr Central Library.
- Learn all about it.
Sunday, January 29th
Jonathan Coulton & They Might Be Giants [Tempe]
- I grew up on TMBG and have seen them live way more than any other band.
- Never seen Jonathan Coulton live though…
- Catch these geek musical idols at the Marquee Theater – and in Tucson the following night.
- (Fingertips!! … Fingertips!!)
Rock on, Cepholobots! Rock on…
Hail, Phoenix’s Vul-Con 2012!
The guys behind Vul-Con 2012 are going big in February.
Of course, everything these guys do is on a large scale, from the size of the venue, to games, to guests, to tournaments.
I’ve been to a Vul-Con Gaming Arena before; it’s hard to convey the size, quality, and details of some of their creations:
Built around a Roman Empire theme, Vul-Con 2012 is promising to be the biggest tabletop gaming event ’round these parts and guests include Magic artists, game designers, writers, and all-around world builders.
Fancy yourself a bit of a game designer?
Bring your ideas and participate in Board Game God (a reality-show-style competition), and bring it to fruition.
Details?
- February 25th – 26th.
- At the Phoenix Convention Center.
- Gaming, gaming, and more gaming.
- Volunteering has its perks!
- Learn everything you need on their site.
Render unto Vul-Con the things that are Vul-Con’s and get tickets for around $40.
Though I admit that tabletop games and miniatures are not my expertise, I am planning on checking it out.
And I’ve been enjoying ending my posts with somewhat relevant videos lately. Enjoy:
Time To Get Your Film Ready For The Phoenix Comicon 2012 Film Festival
If you’ve made a film, or have one in mind, you have until March 31st to submit it to the Phoenix Comicon 2012 Film Festival.
I know you’ve had that monster/techno-thriller/conspiracy/time-traveling/steampunk/fantasy/anime/zombie/robot/space-opera movie in your head for a while now.
Get it made and comicon nerds will come see it!
(The wife and I made a short film for Steamcrow once. T’was fun!)
If you’re crazy enough to start and finish one by the deadline, let me know.
I may not be a miracle worker, but I might know locals or connections who’d be crazy enough to help.
Submission rules are up on the Phoenix Comicon site, as well as a link to any and all forms you’ll need to fill out.
Naturally, I’ll end this post with this video:
(PS – TMBG and Jonathan Coulton are in town next weekend.)
3.5 Geek Things To Do This Weekend In Arizona [WE 01/22]
This weekend, Geek Arizona takes you to dinner and hopes you’re its soul mate.
My calendar of events has a strange scarceness this weekend, surrounded by busy weekends.
Such is the ebb and flow of things, I suppose.
Thursday, January 19th
- Not 100% sure if this is a public event, but they have 10 slots available.
- If you’re big into the steampunk, reach out and see if you can join – I bet they’d be cool with it.
- At The Landmark in Mesa at 7pm.
- Behold the Arizona Steampunk Society Meetup information.
- Perfect for if you’re in the mood for mathmatical insanity.
- Or if you’re in the mood to watch Death play chess.
- At the Film Bar in Phoenix – showtimes.
Saturday, January 21st
Dating For Nerds & Geeks [Scottsdale]
- Still looking for your Sweet Westley or Princess Buttercup?
- If you think you need extra pointers from some nerd dating pros, I won’t judge.
- At this person’s office from 1pm to 3pm, but true love will cost you $10.
- Here are the geek dating details and tickets.
- (My dating tip: go to geek events around town and meet new people.)
Various Gaming Events Around Town
- Press The Pause Button has your low-down on video game events this weekend.
- Swing by her post and check them out.
Please share if you know of anything else so I can update the post!
Phoenix Comicon 2012 Kickoff Event
A bit of advice if you like sitting instead of standing: show up early.
Let’s just say that it’s a good thing the fire marshal wasn’t around at last year’s kickoff event, as it spilled out into the hallways.
Lots of fun though. I’ll see you there!
