Love the horror genre, but have trouble hooking up with friends that have the same tastes ? Fret no more, as this group is about pushing the boundaries to see the best new horror genre films. ( Yes, we will digress from time to time for some 80's cheesey humor like the 'Nightmare on Elm Street' series. ) I'm loosely defining the sub genres to be: horror, fantasy, psychological thrillers, sci fi, and cheese. These are my basic definitions for horror films. There are definitely other definitions/s …

We are the Geeks. We are Whovians, Browncoats, Techies, Trekkies (Classic and NextGen), Jedi Knights, LARPers, board gamers, video gamers, B5ers, comic book fans (both DC and Marvel), and more. We come in every shape and size, and with countless geekish passions. But we also share much in common. We think differently. We share imagination. We share visions of brighter futures and worlds of adventure. We share a passion for figuring out new strategies and trying out new solutions. We share a love …

Gay Austin Geeks is a social group for like minded LGBT individuals to get together and have fun.  Focused on board and video gayming, sci-fi/fantasy, and anything else that makes you a geek, we strive to be all inclusive and allow for a fun social outlet for everyone. Our Meetups are primarily self driven, with the exception of a large once a month (details pending) meet up for everyone to enjoy.  If you have something you'd like to try and want a group of like minded people to do it with, plea …

This group is for anyone interested in costuming from creating to wearing. We want to create an environment where folks can get together to help each other out with tips & suggestions, participate in crafting days, attend local costumed events together, host workshops to learn new skills, etc. We are open to any type of costumer. Showgirl, Burlesque, Carnaval, Theater, Ren Faire, Steampunk, Cosplay, Larp, Fantasy, Historical, the list goes on.

This group is for anyone that is interested in manifesting the lifestyle of their dreams! This is accomplished by group discussions / support, goal setting, strategic planning, visualization, and massive action! Come join us every third Wednesday to make new friends and to design the life you were meant to live. "The New Rich (NR) are those who abandon the deferred-life plan and create luxury lifestyles in the present using the currency of the New Rich: time and mobility. This is an art and a sc …

If you love great books, talking about great books and authors, and sharing and learning about new authors over good coffee, good food & good wine- this is the meetup group for you! I know there are plenty of book clubs in Austin, am in fact a member & event organizer of a great one already, and it inspired me to start another book club for Austin Women! I'm hoping to have a one Saturday afternoon a month meetup about the book voted on, and maybe throw in a few extra meetups a month just for fun …

Looking for some new faces around the gaming table?  Delve into ancient dungeons, uncover lost knowledge, 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! We meet each Monday at 7:00 PM and we usually run four tables, five if we have enough players. You can find our schedule of scenarios …

Hi there.  Welcome to Weird Austin Writers.  If you’re a writer but your goal is to be an author...this is your place.  Whatever a writer writes is art from the mind.  We're a talented group who like getting and giving feedback for manuscripts. This group is all about helping writers write better and get published. This Group will be doing: 2 Read, Workshop, and Chat meetups per month 1 Brainstorming session to get feedback on pre-manuscript ideas 1 Book Review session, where you talk about b …

Join other 20- & 30-something ladies for a monthly brunch meet up to discuss the book of the month! Looking for a fun, laid back book club without the drama of Poisonwood Bible or the heaviness of War & Peace? We will read classics but more Emma less The Bleak House. We will read current but Mr. Pettigrew's Last Stand over weepy Jodi Picoult . Or how about mixing it up even more? Chick lit, fun fantasy and even mystery/thriller the books are endless hopefully the fun will be too. The book club w …

We're happy to have you stop by! Let me give you a brief introduction: We are a Camarilla game. This group is an attempt to build a LARP community close to the Bay Area Masquerade - we do so with their knowing of the project. Rules are a blend of V:TM and MET, along with house rules that allow for long-lived characters and weekly to bi-weekly game sessions. The goal in play is to avoid character death, allowing to build lasting characters and deep interaction amongst players. We envision and wi …

Having trouble finishing your manuscript? Starting a term paper? Writing a long overdue love letter? Then this is the group for you! The Sit Down, Shut Up, and Write! Meetup is exactly what it sounds like: a venue for writers to start, continue, or finish written works. The Format: The "Sit Down" part: The first thirty minutes is reserved for introductions, chit-chat, purchasing food and drink, skimming writing books, exchanging ideas, yoga postures, Gregorian chants, or whatever gets you psyche …

This is a weekly Pathfinder Society Meet-Up happening at Mothership Books and Games in Austin, Texas. It is open to all players, both new and experienced. We will running 3-4 tables each session. The sessions will be each Thursday at 7:00 pm. We will be starting with lower level scenarios to welcome new players but will also offer mid level for those with more experienced characters. If the event looks full, RSVP anyway. We always have a few no-shows, so odds are we will be able to find you a sp …

We're a group of people that love the Doctor in all his incarnations, as well as spin-offs. We host regular watch parties for both the classic and the new series and pub meet and greets to just hang out and have a pint with other Whovians. If you're a fan of Doctor Who, please join us!

Greetings! Girl Geeks of Austin was created to give geeky women a place to meet others who share their hobbies and interests. We represent geeks of all kinds: Board/Card Games Sci-fi/Fantasty literature Comics Anime Roleplaying Games/Miniatures Sci-fi/Fantasy movies and media Fiber Arts (Knitting, crochet, sewing and all) Wine Geeks Beer Nerds FOODIES! We're from all ages and backgrounds. Join us and attend a meetup. Suggest a meetup!

In life, seasons come and go, and life takes us in many different directions. We get older, we grow, and yet, somehow some things always seem to stay the same (and what's more we mean for them to!) This is a group for those of us who remember the good old days of NES, Super Nintendo and Gameboy, who grew up with the best of Saturday morning cartoons, watching everything from TMNT, Transformers, Gi Joe, or Rainbow Bright and Strawberry Shortcake. The 80's and 90's were our playground, and ours is …

Overview Most of the time, WriteByNight is hard at work providing customized writers' services to novices and professionals alike. But on select days and times, we draw the shades, turn off our ringers and open our doors to writers on the prowl for a quiet, comfy haven where they can write, read, collaborate or just kick back and dream. We’ve got a library, writing prompts, coffee and free Wi-Fi. What more could a writer ask for? Objective Write Here allows you to carve out much-needed writing …

This group is for anyone who would enjoy watching Joss's shows - whether for the first time or the tenth - and/or enjoy all the fun Whedon-themed events Austin has to offer with like-minded people.

Basically we will watch different sci-fi movies and shows at each meetup. We will watch high budget blockbusters to low budget indies. Likely movies include old and new Doctor Who, The Lost Room, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings. Here are some movies for the next meetup. I like most of these. (Thanks to Brian for sending them over). Any preferences for any particular movies? Campy and kind of campy: Enemy Mine Silent Running Dark Star Short Circuit,( not sure if this is really sci-fi, …

Hey everyone! My wife and I are producing a new comic and game convention here in Austin: Here There Be Monsters. The goal of this convention is to change the face of comics and gaming in the eyes of the general public. To do this, we will feature not only TONS of comics and games, but also great film, theatre, authors, artists, game demos, possibly some giant killer robots, etc. Oh, and did we mention the full bar and food from Tamale Molly's? Damn straight! When: Aug. 26 Where: The ND (downtow …

Whether you like to hang out at Camelot, the Satellite of Love, or the Death Star, this is the place for fellow geeks of Austin to meet and celebrate in all things geek! It is the mission of this group for geeks, old and new, to have a non-judgmental arena in which to connect with fellow geeks and most importantly, have fun! Feel free to join the group and tell your friends about us! Topics of Interest Include (but not limited to): 1. The Big Bang Theory 2. Mystery Science Theater 3000 3. Role …

We are a committed group of writers that meet on Thrusday for 4-5 hours. We meet at a local coffee shop, share our work and do gut wrenching critiques. Primarily the group will be focused on creative writing (fiction). The main quality we seek - honest (no kiss ass) in depth critiques. Bring up to five pages (12 pt double spaced) and enough copies for everyone attending. New members can't submit the first time, but have to give critiques. Yes, it's a test. New members can only come to the Thrusd …

Who Am I? I wanted to make this group because I am so busy with kids and work that I am neglecting my favorite hobby: READING! Who Should Join? If you are a mom with young kids who loves to read and wants to make some close friends through the coming years, then this is the place for you!  I narrowed the area to Cedar Park/Leander so that none of us would have too far to drive.   You're welcome to join from other areas if you're willing to come up here for the meetings. What About The Books? T …

Shoujo Club of Austin is a specific collective of anime and manga fans who are inclined towards the shoujo/josei persuasion. What is shoujo? Literally, shoujo (少女) means 'young/little girl'. As a genre, shoujo is any form of media marketed to a female audience roughly between the ages of 10 and 18. This meetup group is for fans of this genre, and for the more mature josei (女性) titles as well, which is aimed more towards ladies and college-aged women. The aims for th …

Interested in table top role playing games? Live in the Round Rock/Pflugerville area? Come join us for some good clean imaginary fun. The purpose of the group will be to help gamers meet each other to form their own groups (if they like) and to actually play a little during the meetups if we can manage it!

Are you an aspiring writer, poet, novelist or other creative wordsmith seeking to find a group of like minded people to come together and encourage and help you feed and keep your muse? Have you been a writer for a long time now, and felt as though you've lost touch with that creative spark? Are you all too familiar with that dreaded literary monster known as "Writer's Block?" Or do you simply feel that you need more true friends, and people who are living the writer's life just as yourself and …