What we’re about
Calling all Glaswegian nerds and geeks!
We're looking to hold a monthly get together in Glasgow for like-minded individuals who enjoy all things geeky - Sci-fi, Doctor Who, Star Trek (and Wars!), Harry Potter, Marvel, DC, anime, cosplay, comics, board games etc.
The idea is to meet up, have a drink or two, get to know each other and make some new friends in and around the city.
Follow us on the Fediverse/Mastodon at https://glasgow.social/tags/geeksocial (Don't know what that is? It's open source decentralised social media - no corporations involved! Sign up at https://glasgow.social - or any other site - it's all interconnected - like the internet should be!)
We also have a Matrix chat room at #geek:glasgow.social (you can join with this invite link: https://glasgow.social/matrix).
The Rules
• Please only mark RSVP if you're going to attend any event.
• We want everybody to feel safe so if you experience any difficulties with another member of the group, either in person or through messages on here, please let us know immediately and we will help
• If you cancel your RSVP within hours of the event with no explanation, or don't show up, you will be removed from the group.
• No spam, trolling, flaming etc on the group or in the comments.
• We ask that your profile picture is a picture of you, otherwise we won't accept.
• Most of our events are in bars or pubs or feature themes meant for mature audiences, ages 18+ only
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Video Games & Board Games AfternoonThe Gamer Club, Glasgow
We'll have everything from the Playstation to the N64 to the Atari 2600 set up and ready to play as well as our huge collection of top board games - come join us for an afternoon of gaming of all types.
The event is free, but there is a donation tin in the venue to help cover our costs.
We have a special list of 'couch-games' (two player split screen games) as well as party favourites like Buzz and Guitar Hero - not to mention all the classics from Sega and Nintendo.
It's an unlicenced venue so feel free to bring along some soft drinks, beers or a bottle of wine - or if you prefer, there is free tea and coffee at the venue. There are directions available here: https://www.thegamerclub.co.uk/gettinghere
We'll need the main room/tables back from 6:30pm for our monthly poker game, but you are welcome to continue playing in the other rooms (or join the poker).
- Sci-fi Book Group - Classic Sci-fiThe Gamer Club, Glasgow
A regular book group night to discuss sci-fi and expand our reading horizons! It's very informal, you don't even have to have read a book - just as long as you enjoy talking sci-fi and having a glass of wine (or coffee!)
This month we've chosen a generic "Classic Sci-fi" topic.
Some suggestions include:
- Dune by Frank Herbert
- The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells
- The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le Guin
- Journey to the Center of the Earth by Jules Verne
Looking forward to some interesting discussions! We might get a chance to screen the pilot episode of the show afterwards.
The topic for our next book group might be a specific book, author or general topic like first encounters, robots, etc - we'll decide on the night depending on people's interests. Feel free to submit a suggestion in the comments below.
As always, you can join our chat room on matrix at #bookgroup:glasgow.social (if you don't already have access to matrix, you can sign up at https://glasgow.social/matrix).
This meeting will be held in The Gamer Club - there'll be free tea, coffee and wine :) There are some directions to the venue here: https://www.thegamerclub.co.uk/gettinghere
