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!

5 Things For Geeks To Do This Weekend In Arizona [WE 09/04]

This weekend, Arizona bends some circuits, raises a few unicorns, pulls a sword from its chest, and has a SciFi & Fantasy convention.

And if you like this list of Arizona geek events, I post these every Thursday morning.

Come back often to stay on top of the local geek scene!

Thursday, September 1st

Electronic Music Night [Mesa]

• Learn all about circuit-bending while enjoying some electro-tunes.
• HeatSync Labs is hosting an evening on the subject.
• Starts at 7pm at their new place in Downtown Mesa.
• I will be swinging by, at least for a few!
• Learn more at HeatSync’s blog.

*Update – @onlydoniayouknow reminded me that, speaking of Electronica, Deadmou5 is playing in Phoenix.

Unicorn Sparkle Attack [Tempe]

• (Okay, that’s probably not what the event is actually called.)
• A local unicorn farmer will be discussing her latest book.
• Rainbows, cupcakes, glitter, and “precious moments eyes” should abound.
• Includes a performance by the improv troupe “Unicorn Warpath.”
• At Changing Hands, also starting at 7pm – and I will be  swinging by this one too.
• Impale these details.

Friday, September 2nd

CopperCon 31! [Avondale]

• If you love reading SF and/or Fantasy, you may want to check it out.
• Especially if you’re interested in getting your foot in scene yourself.
• Goes all weekend long, and into Monday at the Hilton Garden Inn.
• Learn more from my post about CopperCon.

Scott Pilgrim vs The World [Mesa]

*Update – This show has been sold out. No tickets will be available at the door.

• It’s that wacky Scott Pilgrim with his Canadian 8-bit-generation-hipster charm!
• Fall in lesbian with him all over again on The Royale’s screen.
• Plus everyone there will be entered to win tickets to Devastation.
• Learn more and get tickets soon if you want to go.

*Update – 8-bit Art Show [Phoenix]

• Speaking of the NES Generation…
• Jackalope Ranch just posted info on an 8-bit art show this Friday.
• Check out the glorious low-res details.

Saturday, September 3rd

Arizona Browncoats Shindig [Phoenix]

• Get together with your local hardcore Whedon fans and make some friends.
• Starts at 7pm in the Bookman’s Phoenix Community Room.
• Read all about it here.

Will you be able to make it to any of these?

Know of anything else going on?

Let us know!

3 Things For Geeks To Do This Weekend In Arizona [WE 08/07]

This weekend Arizona tears things apart, beats things up, and waxes its handlebar.

Time for some weekend tomfoolery, geek style.

Thursday, August 4th

Tear Apart Night [Mesa]

• If you haven’t been to HeatSync Labs’ new space, here’s the perfect chance.
• Bring something to take apart, or show up and join in the techno-carnage already prepared.
• No skills necessary, just a curiosity for what’s inside.
• Show up anytime, with the action starting at 7pm.
• Get more details on HeatSync’s blog.

Friday, August 5th

Fight Night [Scottsdale]

• It’s another gaming tournament from Devastation.
• As usual, bring your own controllers if you can.
• Register at 9pm and fight until midnight.
• It’s at the Microsoft Store, and prizes promise to be “big.”
• Official details on Devastation’s blog.

Saturday, August 6th

Steampunk Mustache Bash [Mesa]

• Belly dancing, costume contest, and games games games.
• Oh, and mustaches – and cupcakes!
• Steamcrow & The Gamers’ Inn are combining their powers for mustachioed afternoon.
• BYOMustache and drop in between 1pm and 4pm for the fun.
• Get your details here.
• The wife and I should be swinging by, so keep an eye out.

Want more? Check out Nerdvana for info on DnD Game Day this weekend, and The Pause Button for some more gaming going on.

Enjoy the weekend, and as always please share what I may have missed, or share what you might get out to this weekend!