A Nerd Walk For The Ages [Recap]
The geek gods must have been pleased with Bob Beard’s organization of the PBS Nerds walk last Saturday.
When he needed a random number to crown the Nerd In Chief, he asked two people for a number – one person shouted 25, I shouted 17. He added them together and the answer to life, the universe, and everything was unfolded before us.
What followed was a warm and sunny stroll through ASU with dozens of other geeks. Some dressed up, but most were happy to don the yellow shirt of a bespectacled PBS logo. It did say “nerd” on it, after all.
A highlight for me may have been when Bob thanked me for helping spread the word, shouted “You all follow Lightning Octopus, right?” and almost everyone cheered. That actually felt really cool.
That and getting to sit in a DeLorean with a Flux Capacitor.
After joking around while waiting for everyone to show, we all headed to the back of the parade, planned what we would chant for the crowd, and got to know each other a little better. I met some really cool people!
Good times were had.
Enjoy some pictures taken by the talented Stacey of Dream Studios Photography who was willing to be everyone’s photographer for the event.
She took way more than I could share, so go see them all on her Facebook page.
Also, NerdChick did a great video recap.
Nerds can tend to fail at high-fives.
Bob’s enthusiasm was palpable.
Aaaaah, a cute cheerleader! Everyone sweat nervously!
Behold the NerdChick interviewing participats.
Man, what a nerd.
Our Nerd In Chief!
I met tons of new friends.
We need to schedule play-dates!
After the march, we all hung out at Chili’s and discussed our favorite Star Treks, Dr Whos, and everything else.
Some of us meditated.
Three cheers to everyone who came and marched and made it happen!
8 Things For Geeks To Do This Weekend In Arizona [WE 09/25]
This weekend, Arizona parties for science, protests whatever, celebrates SciFi, serves butterbeer, rallies even more Browncoats, uses the force, and more.
Another packed weekend. Here’s everything I’m currently aware of, but please leave a comment if you know of more.
Also, I hope you’ll “like” my Facebook page as much as you dislike Facebook’s new changes.
Friday, September 23rd
Flagstaff Festival… OF SCIENCE! [Flagstaff]
- A whole week of science-y goodness!
- Guests include Dr. John Grunsfeld and Ira Flatow himself!
- (They’ll be doing a live ScienceFriday on NPR, so tune if even if you can’t make it.)
- Get the lowdown on everything else going on.
The 13th Floor Grand Opening [Phoenix]
- It’s that time of year when haunted houses start opening; this is one of them.
- The 13th Floor claims to be nationally famous, so swing by the festivities if you’re curious.
- From 7pm to Midnight.
- Details and location here.
Saturday, September 24th
Fake Protest Flash Mob 2 – Down With Sequals [Phoenix]
- Some fun geeky signs were included last time, and I bet we can do even more this time around.
- The folks from ImprovAZ and FlashMobAZ and combining powers for this one.
- From 10am to 11am.
- Be sure to RSVP on Facebook so you can stay up to date with everyone else.
- And remember leave any actual angst at home – these are silly, geeky, and nonsensical.
SciFi Saturday [Mesa]
- Downtown Mesa is geeking out again this Saturday, starting with this nerdtacular event.
- SciFi flicks going on all day, including those hilariously bad Ewok movies from the 80′s.
- But also artists and costumes, and the like.
- From 11am through the rest of the day.
- Learn all about it.
Can’t Stop The Serenity [Tucson]
- If you missed the Valley’s version on Sunday, you can still go to Tucson’s!
- Watch the old girl on the big screen again and cohort with other Browncoats for charity.
- This one promises to be bigger and mightier than the Phoenix version.
- Check out the Arizona Browncoats for details.
Party at Platform 9 3/4 [Hogwarts Mesa]
- Get ready to attend Hogwarts by swinging by Bookmans Mesa from 1pm to 2:30pm.
- Tons of little Potter-type activities for the whole family, and some folks even dress up.
- Accio details!!
Street Fighter Tournament & The Movie! [Mesa]
- This sounds like the best way to spend a Saturday night ever.
- Downtown Mesa continues the geek action at the Royale from 1pm through the rest of the day.
- Participate in a Super Street Fighter IV tournament put on by Devastation.
- Then watch Raul Julia fly around a room quoting scripture in the perfectly awful Street Fighter: The Movie.
- Punch these details in the face.
Sunday, September 25th
Star Wars Day Chase Field [Phoenix]
- Some people like baseball and Star Wars.
- Did I just blow your mind?!
- Maybe not, but the two combine this Sunday.
- Star Wars t-shirts, costumed visitors, movie clips, giveaways, and other programming.
- Check it out if you want to go.
Have fun, everyone.
Maybe I’ll see you out and about!
East Valley Gamers Want To Teach You D&D [Groups]
The East Valley Gaming Group is taking over Gotham City Comics tonight (and subsequent Wednesday nights).
They’ll be hosting Dungeons & Dragons 101 events from 6pm to 9pm to introduce new players – and to refresh old players like me – to the world of your imaaaaagination.
Personally, I haven’t played anything after AD&D, and even then I think I spent more time drinking Dr Pepper, quoting movies, and creating characters than actually playing.
I’ll try to swing by tonight if I can and see if there’s still room for some dice rolling in my life.
Get all the details here.
And if this schedule doesn’t work for you, remember that The Gamers’ Inn is literally always open with gamers galore for some RPG action.
And if you play enough, someday you’ll be as cool as this guy:
(Just blink! Blink, for crying out loud!)
