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.
The big geek event this week is Austin’s Board Game Bash. Instead of the usual slew of board game events scattered across town, this weekend you’ll find people from the South Austin Game Night, Central Texas Board game Meetup, Boards and Brews, Austin Geeks and Gamers, Geeks Who Drink, and Girl Geeks of Austin all in one place, playing games together - and you’re welcome to join them.
Board Game Bash
August 3-5, all day
Hilton Garden Inn Austin Downtown/Convention Center
500 N Interstate 35
If you love board games, this is an amazing weekend long event you can’t afford to miss. Try out new Euro games, play in tournaments, and let your geek flag fly high.
Lake Pflugerville Geek Walk or Run
August 2, 7:00 p.m.
Lake Pflugerville
18116 Weiss Ln
Let’s use the big blue box as an excuse to get together for some quality geek time. There are plenty of geeky excuses to sit around a table and talk. This one gets you up and moving while still hanging out with your own kind.
Scare for a Cure Auditions
August 4, 2:00 p.m.
Elks Lodge
700 Dawson Rd
You will have the opportunity to talk to our experienced haunters one on one and find out what you can do to help spread the fear! Come out and find a place in our SCARE family that best fits you. We need your help in a variety of areas including Special Effects, Props, Makeup, Haunt Construction, Costuming, Food, Fundraising, Marketing, Acting and More!
Don’t miss the chance to be involved with Austin’s most FRIGHTENING fundraiser!
Geeks Who Drink Meetup
August 4, 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.
Total Recall (1990) Showing
August 5, 7:00 p.m.
Stompin' Grounds Cocktail Lounge
3801 South Congress Ave
Join the Austin Fantasy and Science Fiction Book Club for a screening of the classic Arnold Schwarzenegger version of “Total Recall.”
Showdown at Unobtanium: Tesla Versus Edison
Ongoing
The upcoming steampunk themed weekend long immersive event is looking for both actors and volunteers. If you’ve been looking for an excuse for some great cosplay or just want to make some new friends by joining a vibrant community, talk to Dr. Loveless about joining the cast.
