Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club #70
For July’s Book Club we will be reading Hyperion by Dan Simmons. Winner of the 1990 Hugo Award, folks pitching this novel call it “the Canterbury Tales in space.” With multiple characters, timelines and styles, this book opens the Hyperion Cantos and follows a priest, a soldier, a poet, a scholar, a detective, and a
Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club #69
For June’s Book Club we will be reading The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison. Maia the youngest, half-goblin son of the Emperor has lived his entire life in exile. But when his father and three sons in line for the throne are killed in an “accident,” he has no choice but to take his place
General Assembly + Chicago Nerds Social Club Happy Hour
Chicago Nerds Social Club and General Assembly have teamed up to invite you to an evening of mingling, libations and good conversation at Geek Bar Beta in Wicker Park. Get two drinks on us, and come along to geek out with your fellow nerds, technologists, creatives, gamers, innovators, and hardcore fans. This is an all-inclusive,
Chicago Nerd Social Club on C2E2 Panels
CNSC is proud to note that several of its board members will be participating as panelists at C2E2 2015 this weekend, April 24-26. Here is a list of the five panels featuring CNSC board members over the weekend: Friday, April 24 Racebending.com Presents Creating Diverse Characters 2:45-3:45pm, Room S403 “Racebending.com presents a diverse array of
Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club #68
For May’s Book Club we will be discussing The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August by Claire North. In it, Harry keeps dying. And being born again. And remembering. As Harry nears the end of his eleventh life, a little girl appears at his bedside. ‘I nearly missed you, Doctor August,’ she says. ‘I need
Badfic Love
Strange Bedfellows Theatre, known for its integrated, experiential approach to producing theatre, proudly announces the Professional World Premiere of Badfic Love by Adam Pasen and directed by Aaron Henrickson. Badfic Love will be presented at The Den Theatre, 1333 N Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago, for 15 performances, April 3 – May 2, 2015. Tickets, priced
Leverage 101
Ever wonder what all the fuss over Leverage is about? Then join us at Chicago Nerd Social Club’s Leverage 101 event, with a panel of CSNC Leverage fans (and a special guest), and hosted by the fine folks at Geek Bar Beta.
Strangeloop Theatre Examines The Future Of Social Media In A Telepathic World in ‘Thinking Caps’
Welcome to an era in which keyboards and the internet are dead, and telepathy and headsites are the new reality. Everyone who is anyone has a Thinking Cap and they live in a semi-virtual, semi-real world where imagination is the key to success. But how far is too far when it comes to technology?Relevant to
Flo & Santos Pizza Fundraiser for Reading With Pictures
South Loop pizza joint Flo & Santos (http://www.floandsantos.com) is celebrating their 5th anniversary by serving up their April pizza of the month, a superhero-themed “The Flame” pie to coincide with C2E2 in the ‘hood this month. With pepperoni, garlic, smoked ghost pepper mozzarella cheese, and sriracha sauce, this is surely a pizza you won’t forget.
Chicago Nerd Social Club/Chicago Doctor Who Meetup Spring Social
It’s spring - time to gear up for a variety of endeavors, but most importantly - to celebrate our favorite Time Lord. Although, technically, any time is a good time to do that) The Chicago Doctor Who Meetup Group is going on a bit of a “road trip”, putting on a variety of events throughout
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