To explore the ideas of the science fiction author Philip K Dick  Ray Bradbury, Jorge Luis Borges. Heinlein, Arthur C. Clarke and other sci fi writers and filmmakers such as Stanley Kubrick, Ridley Scott, and  Darren Aronofsky. We watch films,discuss books , attend seminars and film festivals

This is a new book group for lovers of science-fiction and fantasy novels.   We'll be reading widely from both genres, everything from epic fantasy to hard sci-fi. Whether you're new to the genre or an old fan, there'll be something here for you to enjoy! The group meets once a month to discuss that month's book. All meet-ups occur at the Symposium Books in East Greenwich, RI (map). Members will receive a 10% discount when purchasing the books we're reading from that Symposium. Once we have a fe …

I started this group because I love to read Sci-Fi and Fantasy books, but I rarely have anyone to discuss them with. I've only been in CT for a few months, and I would love to meet like-minded individuals that I can have fun with and also share my love for the fantastical.

Hey! Want to get together with others and talk about your favorite Sci-fi Graphic Novels, Comic books, Movies, Shows, Games, etc....? Star Wars, Doctor Who, DC, Marvel, Star Trek, X-Men, Green Lantern, etc...??? All ages are welcomed. We ask that those under 18 be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Don't let the location fool you! We'll travel around Long Island, NYC, and lower upstate! So, come on and join in the fun!

Whether you travel by dragon, X-wing, Floo Powder , Stargate, rabbit hole, DeLorean, magic carpet, TARDIS, Oceanic Airlines…or NYC subway...this meetup is for you. The purpose of the NY SciFi and Fantasy is to meet other fans and enjoy the culture of these great genres together, usually by watching TV series and movies. You don’t have to be a huge fan of sci fi and fantasy to come.   You don’t have to be the person who has your DVR permanently set to the Syfy Channel, speak fluent Klingon, or ha …

Proud Generations, Inc. a non-profit fellowship and volunteer group for those who love comics and sci fi, is proud to introduce our latest outgrowth dedicated to those who love cosplaying and the art of costuming: Welcome to the: NY COSPLAYER/ COSTUMED PERFORMERS NETWORK, INC.! (as featured in the NY Times, Associated Press, &  Channel 4, New York!) * We enjoy volunteering, exhanging costuming ideas, photoshoots, video projects, attending cons/ festivals together, and enjoying every aspect of …

A place for RPG players, manga lovers, board gamers, comic readers, sci-fi/fantasy fans, video gamers (modern and retro), convention goers, cosplayers, etc. Don't forget to check out the Message Board for activity!

We are a collection of happy geeks! We are people who are into anime, fantasy, sci fi, video games, tabletop gaming, manga, comic books, and more. Mostly we just like to get together and have fun! We have anime nights, gaming nights, movie nights, conventions we attend together, Renaissance Faires, costume parties and so much more. We've also had more outdoorsy events such as kayaking. If you live in the greater Boston area and want to meet people with similar interests, then join our group and …

The Champions of Time is a Doctor Who & Sci Fi fan group meeting in Boston and Nashua NH. Our meetups are a place to get together, talk about Doctor Who, Torchwood, SciFi or whatever fun topics may come up.  This group also acts as a place to share information and organize related events and outings.  This is a very open participation group so feel free to share your ideas or just say "Hi" in the forums!

(Gratefully ripped off from our sister group http://www.meetup.com/Geek-Culture-Group/) Meet up with other self-identified geeks. Interests include (but are not limited to) Sci-fi/Fantasy, Anime, Video games, Board games, Roleplaying games, Science and technology, Internet memes, and web comics. Rules: 1. In order to join the group you must answer all of the profile questions. A picture is not mandatory but does help to distinguish members with the same name. 2. If you attend an event you will r …

Artisans assemble! The Artisans Network is for those looking to get together discussing ideas and/or seeking help with individual & group projects concerning costumes that are related to gaming, anime, sci-fi, halloween, movies, cartoons, etc... We've started this group because we realize that there's a lot of creative people out there that are building these works of art.  Whenever we pass by or attend conventions (Comic/Gaming) or get togethers (Halloween/Themed Parties) and see the work that …

Meet up with other self-identified geeks. Interests include (but are not limited to) Sci-fi/Fantasy, Anime, Video games, Board games, Roleplaying games, Science and technology, Internet memes, and web comics. Rules: 1. In order to join the group you must answer all of the profile questions. A picture is not mandatory but does help to distinguish members with the same name. 2. If you attend an event you will receive a silly title and become an official member. 3. People who have not attended any …

We are a local book, writing, movie, gaming, and fan club for all lovers of the science fiction, fantasy, and horror genres. We hold a regular monthly book club meeting on the fourth Thursday at the Poughkeepsie Barnes & Noble from 7-9pm. Every month, we read and discuss a different work of science fiction, fantasy, horror, or a graphic novel (selected by the group during the preceding months). For those of you interested in writing in the speculative fiction genres, we hold a monthly writers' g …

What happens when you put farscape fans, Stargate fans, star trek and star fans all under the same roof with comic book fans and fantasy fans and even..*gasp*...science fiction writers?????? Answer: They all sit down and talk about scifi. Join us!

Meet up with other people interested in Sci-fi/Fantasy, Video games, Board games, Anime, Internet memes, and web comics. Our group enjoys social outings such Japanese Festivals, Conventions, Movie Releases, Checking out Local Bars, Book Signings, Hikes, Themed Holiday parties, and more!. We also host Movie nights, Board Game nights, and Video Game meet ups.

This is a group for singles who are lovers of fantasy and science fiction in general and want to meet other singles who share the same passion for these fascinating subjects as well. we will read books, see movies, talk about Sci-fi and fantasy in general also play board games from time to time.

Looking For A Superhero Adventure? Hero Cast Is The Place For Sci-Fi Fans, Movie Fans, Comic Book Fans, Fantasy Fans, & Those Fluent In Klingon, To Get Together For A Good Time & Meet New People!

The purpose of this group is to provide a forum for those gay guys (aged 30 or older) who are hardcore and even mild fans of geeky interests.  As somewhat of a fan of many things geeky, I want this group to provide me (and those like me) with opportunities to learn more about any and all things related to"Geek Culture" (including but not limited to comics(Marvel, DC, Independents, graphic novels, sci-fi/fantasy books and movies, animation, puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, scale model (cars, trains, and …

Are you a working professional or college student who prefers the company of other geeks? Do you find yourself frequently wishing there was some sort of watering hole for people like you who watch Adult Swim, revel in the joys of DDR/video games, read esoteric books, and indulge shamelessly in intelligent debate? Do you hate hipsters with an undying passion? Do you need people to drink shamelessly with in order to summon the courage to get on stage to croon in front of a large crowd of karaoke g …

As Featured on: FANGORIA.com Fangoria Long Weekends XOMBA HORROR CHANNEL HORROR HAPPENINGS (1) , (2) , (3) Horror News.Net  - Scream Queenz &   MEETUP.com We Proudly Support "Scares That Care" Rich who is the founder and Organizer of this group is the state representative for the charity and gladfully gives back through this charity with the Dark Side. WELCOME to the DaRk siDe , The premier New York based Horror group bringing Horror fans from all walks of life together and connecting them t …

This is a new group for lovers of all things STEAMPUNK! We'll meet to network and attend Steampunk events. We'll also try to collaborate on Steampunk art projects. As a group, we may... -attend a gallery of Steampunk art -organize a fashion show by a Steampunk designer...maybe you! -go to the opening night of a movie with Steampunk design....dressed in costume! -shoot a Steampunk style music video for a local band -do our own Steampunk photoshoot, using designs, props, and wardrobe made by o …

This is a group for writers of speculative fiction, a broad term that includes genres such as science fiction, fantasy, horror, steampunk, and magical realism. Speculative fiction includes such classics as Herbert's Dune and Tolkien's Lord of the Rings series, beloved youth favorites such as C.S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia and J.K Rowling's Harry Potter books, and even contemporary mainstream works, such as Audrey Niffenegger's The Time Traveler's Wife and Margaret Atwood's The Handmaiden' …

We started out as Dr. Who Club, and watch that at most of our Meetups, but a lot of us are fans of other series like Torchwood, Downton Abbey, Sherlock, Misfits, Red Dwarf and other BBC Series. We have had a few Downton Abbey Meetups already. What is Dr. Who? As you may know, Doctor Who and his companions travel through space and time in the Tardis, having many great adventures. It's listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest-running science fiction series. The classic series r …

At least once a month, we vote on a graphic novel or trade paperback to read. Then we get together to discuss. It's just like a book club, but with comics! From time to time, we'll also have other comic-related events to attend - movies, conventions, and anything else you can think of that might appeal to fans of sequential art. If you're on Facebook, you can join in the group discussion here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/NYCComicsAndGraphicNovels/

Our book club is devoted to discussing and reading both fantasy and science fiction novels while maintaining a fun laid-back atmosphere. We hope to draw in like-minded individuals that enjoy the imagination and depth contained in such books. This group meets once a month in Manhattan (usually the 2nd or 3rd Tuesday of the month) with the goal of reading one novel in between each set of meetings. Selected books are posted on the wall of our meetup page prior to each meeting. To learn more please …

I'm looking for a group of Ladies who enjoy popular & sci-fi type books! I've got a list of books I like on my goodreads account (http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/9731055-josie) for those of you that may be interested in joining. We will meet once every 3 months or so to discuss a book and probably have social gatherings in-between once the ball gets rolling.

Hello and Welcome to our little group ! We are all about getting together to attend conventions, movies and to do gaming. Sometimes it is hard to find new people to game with or to go to movies/conventions , that is what we are here for ! :-) We welcome suggestions for events , movies, etc either on the Discussion boards , or directly on the Meetup page. While the Meetup link to FB is broken, we have an active presence there as a Page and regular FB group. Check us there for upcoming events and …

This group is a social experiment to see how many good looking people out there are actually geeks in disguise :) Just kidding(or are we). This group aims to offer an environment for uber individuals who like stimulating excursions - mentally & physically. We only have one rule: that the members use their super sexy geek powers for good only. Please apply and join in on the fun!