3 Things For Geeks To Do This Weekend In Arizona [WE 08/21]
This weekend, Arizona beats down aliens, preps for zombies, and roasts a reanimated HP Lovecraft.
Makes sense, right? I mean, this is typical weekend stuff we’re talking about here.
The same old thing – nothing original.
Friday, August 19th
Attack The Block [Tempe]
- The internerds have practically been snogging this British movie.
- Playing at the Harkins in Tempe Marketplace.
- Including a midnight showing (Thursday night).
- Swing by Harkins’ internet-website-page for showtimes, etc.
Saturday, August 20th
Zombie Research Society Public Meeting [Phoenix]
- It’s been a while since I mentioned the local chapter of the ZRS!
- This month’s open meeting is all about bug-out-bags.
- They’re exactly what you’ll want when Z Day arrives.
- At Bookmans Phoenix from 11am to 12pm.
- Details, details.
The Birthday Roast of HP Lovecraft [Phoenix]
- On his 121st birthday, Lovecraft will once again become corporeal.
- Then he will be roasted.
- Enjoy performers risking their eternal sanity by mocking the man behind the Mountains of Madness.
- At 7:30pm at The Trunk Space in Phoenix.
- Exhume some horrible knowledge and details here.
So, when your co-workers ask you what you did over the weekend, you can half-heartedly tell them, oh you know, the usual.
In Scottsdale, The Jester’z Went To Hogwarts [Pics]
Man, when it comes to dressing up for a Harry Potter themed show, local Improv troup The Jester’z don’t mess around.
As a bit of a HP fan myself, I was disappointed to miss this on-the-fly magic last weekend, but they were kind enough to send me some pictures to share.
I like that they actually covered a wide range of the major characters, instead of all showing up as Harry Potter.
Also, wearing actual glasses is for chumps! And labeling your scar is just as effective as actually having one:
Also, the Game Night over at Gotham City Comics has some pictures as well.
You can check them out here.
6 Things For Geeks To Do This Weekend In Arizona [WE 07/17]
This weekend, Arizona get’s very Harry, puts on some anime costumes, and games games games.
It’s been a very exciting week in the Octopus household, and this weekend should prove to be very fun as well.
There is geekery to be had all over the valley – and beyond – all weekend.
Thursday, July 14th
Advanced Screenings of Harry Potter [Chandler & Scottsdale]
- I know of two advance showings happening at 7pm Thursday night; both for charity.
- One for A Special Connection Foundation at San Tan Harkins in Chandler.
- And one for The Phoenix Film Foundation at Shea Harkins in Scottsdale.
- If you’re interested, read my post about seeing Harry Potter early for details.
Friday, July 15th
- Dust off that Phoenix Comicon costume and head up to Flag!
- Anime Kaigi 2011 is a full blown Anime convention happening all weekend long.
- It boasts the usual offerings such as voice actors, masquerades, and loads of cosplaying.
- Learn all about Anime Kaigi on their site.
Harry Potter Improv Shows [Scottsdale]
- Masters of short-form improv, The Jester’z are donning scarves and robes this weekend.
- Shows this weekend are Potter themed, and they’ll be performing on the spot based on your Rowling-eque suggestions.
- And wear your own costume for a chance to win prizes.
- Official details and Harry Potter improv show times here.
Saturday, July 16th
- If you love tabletop gaming in any form, you may want to swing by this “mini gaming convention.”
- I’ve been to one of these Vul-Con Arenas before, and it was pretty epic.
- Learn to play just about any table game you can think of, or join up with a more experienced group.
- All day long at Imperial Games Outpost.
- Learn more about Vul-Con on their site.
- Wake up on island.
- Punch trees – with other mine-crafters!
- The Arizona Minecrafters are hosting a craft-fest.
- At Gangplank from 3pm – 6pm.
- Learn more on the Minecraft-athon Facebook Event page.
- Those Inglorious Geeky Podcasters who interviewed me this week are hosting a game night.
- Mortal Kombat, MTG, and they’ll be teaching n00bs how to play DnD.
- And they’re providing the snacks!
- At Gotham City Comics from 6pm – 9pm.
- Here are the details.
Get out, have fun, and support the local geek scene.
And, as always, share what you might go do this weekend, and let me know if I missed anything!
