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.
Between Dragon*Con, WorldCon, Burning Man and plain old Labor Day weekend Austin’s geek population is engaged in a nerdy diaspora. Don’t worry. They’ll all come back to the homeland in September. Meanwhile, those of us left behind still have a few ways to amuse ourselves in their absence.
Comic Club of Austin hits Austin Books & Comics 35th Anniversary Sale
August 31, 7:00 p.m.
Austin Books and Comics
5002 North Lamar Blvd
Join your fellow geeks for a weekend of epic discounts and sidewalk sale goodness.
Geeks Who Drink Meetup
Sept 1, 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.
Pathfinder Society Meetup
Sept 3, 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 4, 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.
Let’s Play Catan!
Sept 4, 6:30 p.m.
Dragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy
6111 Burnet Rd
Game ON! It's time to scratch that Catan itch! If you have never played, have only played a few times, or are the King of Catan - come and join us! Bring your boards, your expansions, your snacks, and your wood for sheep.
Every Other Wednesday Steampunk Meetup
Sept 5, 6:00 p.m.
Epoch Coffee
221 West North Loop Boulevard
The Texas Steampunks Ning.com group invite you to enjoy them for some quiet steampunk crafting at their favorite south Austin coffee shop.
Central Texas Boardgames Meetup
Sept 5, 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.
South Congress Steampunk Stroll
Sept 6, 6:00 p.m.
Big Top Candy Shop
1706 South Congress Ave
Put on your goggles, waistcoats and hats. It’s time to strut your stuff down South Congress with the Texas Steampunks Ning.com group.
