Life isn’t all about networking events and making business connections. Sometimes you need to find like-minded geeks for some relaxing fun. Once a week, we round up the best geek social events in Austin.
In addition to the usual assortment of gaming groups, this week sees the return of three things geeks love - Doctor Who, Nerd Nite and Firefly. It’s a shiny weekend.
Princess Bride Quote Along
Sept 6, 7:00 p.m.
The Alamo Drafthouse Lake Creek
13729 Research Blvd
Missing this is inconceivable! If you’re not mostly dead, have fun storming the Alamo Drafthouse Lake Creek for this quote along.
Weekend of Whedon
Sept 8-9, varying times
The Alamo Drafthouse Lake Creek
13729 Research Blvd
The Austin Browncoats are bringing you a weekend full of "Serenity" screenings with bonus showings of "Doctor Horrible’s Sing Along Blog," "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," and, of course, "Firefly." There’ll be costume contests, a chance to show off your maniacal laugh (or death whinny) and best of all, a great opportunity to mingle with your fellow nerds. Come on down. It’ll be shiny.
The Austin Doctor Who Meetup
Sept 8, 7:00 p.m.
Join to learn the location
Get together with fellow Whovians to enjoy the new episodes as soon as they air.
Geeks Who Drink Meetup
Sept 8, 9:00 p.m.
Opal Divine’s Marina
12709 Mopac
Trivia lovers can join a team for the chance to show off their smarts and win free drinks.
Austin LARP Meeting
Sept 7, 7:00 p.m.
Big Daddy’s Burgers & Bar
9070 Research Blvd, Suite 101
This is a great place to meet other live action role players, find out about local LARP’s, and just enjoy a friendly burger in the company of your fellow geeks.
Girl Geeks of Austin Board Games and Brews
Sept 10, 7:00 p.m.
Black Star Co-Op
7020 Easy Wind Dr
Enjoy some microbrewery beers along with Euro style boardgames in the company of your fellow geek girls.
Nerdy Knitting and Fiber Arts with the Geek Girls of Austin
Sept 10, 7:00 p.m.
Genuine Joe's Coffee House
2001 W. Anderson Ln
Knitting, crocheting, embroidery - if you're nerdy about a fiber art, you'll love Nerdy Knitting! These geeky girls like anime, sci-fi, and needles with strings. Come enjoy some great coffee and conversation while your fingers get crafty.
Pathfinder Society Meetup
Sept 10, 7:00 p.m.
Dragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy
6111 Burnet Rd
Looking for some new faces around the gaming table? Delve into ancient dungeons, uncover lost knowledge and advance the secret goals of your faction--whether it be the freedom-fighting Andorans, the good-hearted Silver Crusade, the shady dealings of the Sczarni, or the strict laws of Cheliax--and gain experience and loot for your character no matter where you game!
South Austin Game Night
Sept 11, 6:00 p.m.
Rockin Tomato
3003 S. Lamar
This weekly gathering of gamers regularly hosts over 40 people playing a dozen different games. New people are always welcome.
Central Texas Boardgames Meetup
Sept 12, 7:00 p.m.
Wonko's Toys & Games
13776 N. Highway 183 #116
If you don’t live down south, this is North Austin’s night to get together for some fun with boardgames.
Nerd Nite Austin
Sept 12, 7:30 p.m.
ND Austin
501 N IH 35
Austin’s Nerd Nite discussion series usually has a packed house, so show up early, get a drink, and prepare for some quality presentations followed by rollicking discussions.
Beats Antique (with Lynx)
Sept 13
La Zona Rosa
612 West 4th St
Get out your corsets and top hats and get ready to rock out with this steampunk band.
