About us
****Yes, This group has won a Meetup Best Groups award, though I have no idea where to find a link to that!****
Philly Random Happenings is for anyone who likes fun and RANDOM activity. Games, Comedy, Parties, Networking, Music, Art and everything else! Singles, couples, and anything in-between! Indoor stuff, outdoor stuff, relaxed and casual, large events and small. Intense intellectual exercises and crazy wild ones, it's all good (and Random!)
New to Philadelphia? or a long-time resident? It's all good!
I strive to include creative activities that are much more stimulating than drinking contests or happy hours, in safe, friendly environments. Most are all-ages friendly! (a few are not)
PRH specialises in events that are bit out-of-the-ordinary!
I like to call it 'the thinking person's Meetup group'
Games? Live shows? Art? Music? Education and Inspiration?
You name it, and stick it in the Philly Randomizer...let's see who comes out!
Meet some new people, or reconnect with old ones. Tell us your likes and dislikes!
Past gatherings have included improv comedy shows, meditation events, game nights, concerts, dining, community events......
PRH is for exciting events in any Philadelphia neighborhood, from South Philly to West, Northeast to Port Richmond, Penn's Landing to University City! From time to time, we may explore the 'burbs (but we really are Philly-centric)
We will try to mix it up as far as bike-friendly, commuter-friendly and car-friendly destinations. Expect a few events every week!
Run by game designer, manga artist and event producer Alex Strang. I cannot make it out to every event, but I at least try to share as many cool things as I find!
IF YOU HAVE EVENT IDEAS OR RUN A PLACE THAT NEEDS EVENTS, CONTACT ME!
FB: https://www.facebook.com/AlexanderLeslieStrang
IG: cybergeckogames
Email: teambuildingphilly@gmail.com
That's it! Please join and get involved!
Upcoming events
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Board Game Day feat. MEDIEVAL ACADEMY
Higher Grounds, 631 N 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA, USThis Sunday's Board Game Day features:
Medieval Academy!
An easy-to-learn game for all!We'll also have plenty of other games to try
PLUS
you can bring your own games!
Modern games and, classic games, all welcome!All ages friendly!
TIP: Arrive early as seats fill up!
This a great casual way to meet others and have some engaging fun!ABOUT THE VENUE:
Higher Grounds has great food and beverages!!! The best coffee, sandwiches and decadent desserts!
http://cybergeckogames.com/events/highergrounds.xhtml4 attendees
Sci-Fi Obscura Video Club: Island City (1994)
Higher Grounds, 631 N 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA, USThis month we discuss...
ISLAND CITY (1994)
This is a rare TV-pilot!Note: I found an upload on Youtube, and it's taken from a VHS rental, so you must scroll to 9:35 if you want skip all the previews before the movie start.
THE LINK:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKPSMCc0_WIAs always, please watch the entire movie sometime before the event so you can talk about it!
ABOUT THE CLUB:
We're based in the Philadelphia area and function exactly like a book club, but only for Sci-Fi Movies and TV series!
Each month we meet and discuss a specific movie or TV show!
Discussions are partially led, but also very freeform!Our emphasis is on not-too-mainstream science fiction films. In other words, no big Hollywood blockbusters that EVERYONE has seen.
Older films, foreign films, films that may be off the beaten path.PAST FILMS WE'VE DISCUSSED:
http://cybergeckogames.com/SFOVC/SFOVC.xhtmlABOUT THE VENUE:
Higher Grounds has great food and beverages!!! The best coffee! Arrive early and please patronise the cafe!!4 attendees
A Case For Magic! Magician Robert Malissa!
Arden Hamilton Family Arts Center, 62 N 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, USNote from Alex:
My friend Robert is doing 2 magic shows at the Arden, just before he heads off to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe!
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Upon overhearing: 'hey, a magician, the lowest form of entertainment', award-winning magician Robert Malissa was inspired to push back. Portraying a range of colorful characters—from the "world’s greatest fake mind reader" to a gambling hustler—Malissa charms audiences while championing the art of deception and human connection.
Catch this local favorite at the Arden Theater’s Hamilton Family Arts Center on July 2nd and 3rd at 7:00 PM before he heads to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. These special hometown performances serve as a tribute to Philadelphia’s 250th birthday celebration, offering a final chance to experience his acclaimed show before it crosses the Atlantic.TIX for the Thursday and Friday shows:
https://www.thisguyisamazing.com/3 attendees
Past events
1991
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