What we’re about
Welcome to the Philadelphia Sci Fi Meetup group!
This group was created over twenty years ago and celebrates all things science fiction (as well as related genres like fantasy and horror) in literature, film, television, anime, comics, music and more. Sub genres like space opera, sword & planet, hard sci fi, cyberpunk, steampunk, grimdark, solarpunk, and afrofuturism are all in scope.
Over the years, the group has gone through active and dormant phases; today we are looking to revive it again after a long quiet period. Some events will be traditional hosted Meetups (an organizer hosting an event at a location), others will be for sci fi and related events in the area like conventions which fans can attend but which won't be organized in the traditional Meetup sense.
These days sci fi is more popular than ever, and there are tons of online options for enjoying it - but there's still something to be said for getting together with some like minded fans. Look forward to seeing you!
Upcoming events (3)
See all- Sci-Fi Obscura Video Club: The Final Eye (aka Computercide)Higher Grounds, Philadelphia, PA
This month, we discuss:
THE FINAL EYE (1982)
(also known as Computercide)This time (for the first time?), we delve into that seldom-explored realm of the TV-Movie! A sub-genre not for the faint of heart! Adjust your expectations....as always!
This is a film you can definitely find online.
As 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!!
Usually parking is pretty easy on Sundays - Philcon 2025 - in person science fiction, fantasy & horror convention!DoubleTree by Hilton Cherry Hill Philadelphia, Cherry Hill, NJ
Mark your calendars, folks - Philcon 2025 will be happening the weekend of Nov. 21-23 this year!
Philcon has a full weekend of programming including speakers, panel discussions, a Masquerade, art show, dealer room, tabletop gaming, and more.
The principal speaker this year will be author and game designer Charles E. Gannon (https://charlesegannon.com). Follow him on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001HO80WS, and his free Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/CharlesGannon.
The artist Guest of Honor for this year is Sara Felix (https://www.sarafelix.com/wp). You can follow her Page on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/sarafelixart.
Note that Philcon is a convention and purchase of a badge is required to participate in the activities. Details on badge costs and the convention overall can be found here: https://philcon.org.
