East Bay Nerd Herd

Alameda, CA, US

1,055 members · Public group

Organized by Pat and 2 others

What we’re about

Discord! https://discord.gg/X4heebfZ9B

The Bay Area's got plenty of killer nerdy things to do - let's do them together!

Make everyone feel FOMO with board game meetups, movie outings, hikes, and plenty of other activities.

Want to chat about your love of anime, sci-fi, fantasy, horror, comics, movies, games (video games and board games), books, or even miniatures? We've got you covered!

All fandoms are welcome with open arms.

Upcoming events (4)

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Sat, Jul 12, 2025, 10:00 AM PDTEast Bay Board Game Convention 2025! (Saturday) - No Host
Oakland Marriott City Center, Oakland, CA
Presented by Board Game Adventures, the East Bay Board Game Convention is set to come to Oakland July 11-13!

https://tabletop.events/conventions/ebbg25

Note that one can attend the event for free by applying to become a member of the EBBG Con Crew!

My schedule's up in the air, so marking it no-host for now, but be sure to join our Discord to meet like-minded attendees!

https://discord.gg/X4heebfZ9B
1 attendee
Sat, Jul 19, 2025, 11:00 AM PDTCalifornia Extreme Event Outing - Arcade Games (Saturday) - No Host!
Hyatt Regency Santa Clara, Santa Clara, CA
Let's go play arcade games at California Extreme!

https://caextreme.org/

"This is an annual celebration of coin operated pinball machines, video games and other novelties you once found in game arcades. All games on display are set for free play, so leave your quarters in the ashtray in your car. You won’t need ’em!"

Lots of console games, pinball, and concerts too! I'll play you at Smash Bros.

Will be out due to personal matters, but join our Discord and friends can meet friends!

https://discord.gg/X4heebfZ9B

Be sure to sync up with our active Discord, and feel free to reach out to me personally if you need anything!
6 attendees+1
Sat, Aug 9, 2025, 10:00 AM PDTMAGWest 2025 Bay Area Convention Outing! (Saturday)
Needs location
Save the date - let's geek out and make an outing to MAGWest on Saturday!

https://www.magwest.org/registration

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3cnevkZR5s

"MAGWest is a nonstop weekend event with console gaming, arcades, tabletop, LAN, live video game cover bands, chiptunes, guests, and more, now with 100% more west coast style!"

https://discord.gg/X4heebfZ9B

Be sure to sync up with our active Discord, and feel free to reach out to me personally if you need anything!
1 attendee
Sat, Aug 16, 2025, 10:00 AM PDTGalaxyCon San Jose Event Social Outing! (Saturday)
San Jose McEnery Convention Center, San Jose, CA
Let's head down to San Jose and geek out at GalaxyCon on Saturday!

https://galaxycon.com/pages/galaxycon-san-jose

Confirmed guests so far include William Shatner, Giancarlo Esposito, Vincent D'Onofrio, Danny Trejo, and more!

"GalaxyCon San Jose is More Than a Comic-Con! It’s a 3-Day FESTIVAL OF FANDOM with celebrities, artists, writers, voice actors, cosplayers, entertainers, creators, wrestlers, fan groups, panelists, and PEOPLE LIKE YOU!

Join fans from across the galaxy and celebrate Comic Books, Pop Culture, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Anime, Gaming, Cosplay, and more!"

This is for the Saturday time (August 16), though the event goes all weekend.
1 attendee