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What we’re about
This is a group for individuals in the DC/MD/VA area who are looking to meet new people, happy hours, having a good time and sometimes doing extremely geeky things! Day or night - we love all things geeky.
geek/gēk/ Noun: A person with an eccentric devotion to a particular interest: "a computer geek".
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Discord: https://discord.gg/d4e9MKScVP
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/geekniteout/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geekniteout
Suggest Events: https://www.meetup.com/GeekNiteOut/discussions/5631913463119872/chat/
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Deadpool & Wolverine in ImaxAMC Georgetown 14, Washington, DC
Screening Info:
We are seeing the 7:45PM showing at AMC Georgetown on Saturday, July 27. THE HOST IS SITTING IN SEAT H8. He will be wearing a black cap with "geek" on the front. AMC Stubs A-List members can get free tickets!
Tickets will sell fast! I recommend ordering them as soon as possible!
Order tickets and reserve seats here: https://www.amctheatres.com/movies/deadpool-wolverine-67479/showtimes/deadpool-wolverine-67479/2024-07-27/amc-georgetown-14/all
Synopsis:
Wolverine is recovering from his injuries when he crosses paths with the loudmouth, Deadpool. They team up to defeat a common enemy.
Trailer: https://youtu.be/cen0rBKLuYE?si=Pd0Bk_C9ULPjkwG6
Dinner Option: Feel free to join us at 90 Second Pizza before the movie. The restaurant is at 1077 Wisconsin Ave NW. We'll meet beginning at 6 pm. Please let me know in the comments if you are planning on joining.
A #deadpoolandwolverine channel will be created on the GNO Discord server on the day of the event. It's to be used to help everyone communicate and find the group. Don't post spoilers until after the event. You can join the Discord server here: https://discord.gg/d4e9MKScVP (link should be permanent. Please let me know if it stops working)
GNO Meetup Event: https://www.meetup.com/geekniteout/events/301135348/
GNO Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/400893852935029/
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PARKING: There's a paid garage next door to the theater. The theater does validate parking for a discount, but it's only good for 4 hours. You can also get discounted parking by reserving a space at https://www.ecolonial.com/park-with-us/parking-locator/?detail=1&loc=en&id=1244&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0riLJ5tQoyHs0eFi2K215sYsSj1KGzKUNne1uJU0MSFl7qnpKFZYAI8Fo_aem_AWxFyG8XSUJyMTY2ime3JjM1d9r_u2TlnkPWe6Dm52TEH5wDFbR2vMjnawe4WreTgAdkxWyRzRPtuSfBSjSBactY
METRO: METRO CLOSES AT 1 AM! AMC Georgetown is about a 15 minute walk from Foggy Bottom Metro Station, along the Blue, Orange and Silver lines. Alternatively, the Georgetown - Union Station Circulator has a stop by the Farragut North Station, along the Red Line. It will drop you off in front of the theater. More info about the Circulator can be found here: http://www.dccirculator.com/
- Free: Zooey Deschanel and Zachary Levi Discuss Harold and the Purple CrayonLibrary of Congress, Washington, DC
See Zooey Deschanel and Zachary Levi Live!
Harold and the Purple Crayon is the first film adaptation of the beloved children’s classic that has captivated young readers for decades. Catch a sneak peek of movie clips and a conversation with stars Zachary Levi and Zooey Deschanel.
Doors open at 4:30 p.m.
Click here for free tickets: https://www.loc.gov/item/event-413103/harold-and-the-purple-crayon-with-zachary-levi-and-zooey-deschanel/2024-07-30/
From the description, it looks like they will not be showing the movie. Only clips.
ARRIVAL: The Thomas Jefferson Building is located at 10 First Street, SE between Independence Avenue and East Capitol Street in Washington, DC. Enter on the ground level beneath the grand exterior staircase. This is also the designated ADA accessible entrance.
METRO: It's about an 11 minute walk from Union Station, along the Red Line or an 11 minute walk from Capitol South, along the Orange, Silver and Blue lines.
MEETING: Look for the guy wearing a black cap with "geek" on the front. A #zooeyandzach channel will be created on the GNO Discord server on the day of the event. It's to be used to help everyone communicate and find the group. Don't post spoilers until after the event. You can join the Discord server here: https://discord.gg/d4e9MKScVP (link should be permanent. Please let me know if it stops working)
NOTE: The event is free and open to the public. Advance ticket registration does not guarantee a seat. Because of high no-show rates with free tickets, more tickets are issued than the capacity of the venue. Upon check-in, entry passes will be distributed up to the capacity of the venue. Ticketholders unable to obtain an entry pass will join a queue to fill any unclaimed reserved seats. Seating is first come, first served. Please bring your digital or printed ticket to be scanned with a touchless device when you arrive at the Library.
GNO Meetup Event: https://www.meetup.com/geekniteout/events/301883004/
GNO Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1886369048477409/
- FREE: National Book Festival 2024Walter E Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC
Dozens of best-selling authors, leading historians, American poets and children’s writers will be featured speakers at the 2022 National Book Festival, the Library of Congress announced today. This year’s festival will be held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. ADMISSION IS FREE!
Please note that Geek Nite Out is a Meetup group attending the Book Festival we are not running it. The Festival is organized by The Library of Congress.
List of attending authors: https://www.loc.gov/events/2024-national-book-festival/authors/
Schedule: https://www.loc.gov/events/2024-national-book-festival/schedule?
More information: https://www.loc.gov/events/2024-national-book-festival/
A #NBF channel will be created on the GNO Discord server before the event. It's to be used to help everyone communicate and find the group. You can join the Discord server here: https://discord.gg/d4e9MKScVP (link should be permanent. Please let me know if it stops working)
GNO Meetup Event: https://www.meetup.com/geekniteout/events/302169758/
GNO Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/478829468172321/
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At these types of events, people like to go off and do their own thing. That being said, we can try to meet for lunch or dinner. Those options will be posted closer to the day of the event.
METRO: The Convention Center is next to the Mt. Vernon Square Metro Station, along the Green and Yellow lines.