This Week in Geek: Jan. 31 - Feb. 6
Rumor has it there’s some kind of ball game being played this weekend. That hasn’t stopped Austin’s assorted nerd clubs from flying their geek flags. This week, the Fan Force is strong with Austin geeks, LAN gamers get a social day out, Austin’s geek girls get their fibercraft on, and there are oodles of excuses for all sorts of boardgames and RPG’s.
Austin Fan Force February Meeting
Feb. 2, 1:00 p.m.
Dog & Duck Pub
406 W. 17th St
Join your local Star Wars fans for their monthly social get together.
Nocturnis-Amtgard Park Day
Feb. 2, 2:30 p.m.
Brushy Creek Park
3300 Brushy Creek Rd
Cedar Park, TX
If the SCA has too much authenticity and LARP’s don’t let you get violent enough, check out this boffer sword fighting group. If you’re not familiar, boffer swords are usually made from PVC coated with foam and duct tape with a nice cloth cover. People get together to beat on one another, drink and go camping. If you’re an outdoorsy geek looking for some good exercise, check them out.
Geeks Who Drink Meetup
Feb. 2, 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
Feb. 4, 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 and Boards and Brews Meetup
Feb. 5, 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.
Settlers of Catan Meetup
Feb. 5, 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. We usually have a base game going at one table and either Cities & Knights, Trails to Rails or some other variant at the other table. A third table will be available if enough people show. Come join us for an evening of fun!
Girl Geeks of Austin Board Games and Brews
Feb. 5, 7:00 p.m.
Black Star Co-Op
7020 Easy Wind Dr
Not in the mood for mixed company? Enjoy some microbrewery beers along with Euro style boardgames in the company of your fellow geek girls.
Girl Geeks of Austin Nerdy Knitting and Fiber Arts
Feb. 5, 8:00 p.m.
Genuine Joe’s Coffee House
2001 W. Anderson Lane
Enjoy a laid back night of knitting, crochet, embroidery, or whatever fibercraft you love in the company of your fellow nerd girls.
February Geek Social: Let’s Talk LAN
Feb. 6, 7:00 p.m.
Mozart's Coffee & Bakery
3825 Lake Austin Blvd
Among other things, I'd love to hear what kind of LAN gaming and/or other electronic gaming we would like to organize as a group. And as usual, it's a great chance for the new geeks to meet the vets. See you at Mozart's!
The Art of Videogames
Feb. 6, 8:30 p.m.
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This group is intended for people interested in video games as a growing artform. The focus is on appreciating games instead of competition. Some of the previous meetups include: bring-a-game showcase, playing a game that a member released to the Xbox 360, playing a little bit of every Mario 2D game, and an early hands-on with the Playstation Vita. Gamers have the opportunity to explain their passion for their favorite games and game developers have the opportunity to get feedback on games they are currently creating.
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