To explore the ideas of the science fiction author Philip K Dick  Ray Bradbury, Jorge Luis Borges. Heinlein, Arthur C. Clarke and other sci fi writers and filmmakers such as Stanley Kubrick, Ridley Scott, and  Darren Aronofsky. We watch films,discuss books , attend seminars and film festivals

What happens when you put farscape fans, Stargate fans, star trek and star fans all under the same roof with comic book fans and fantasy fans and even..*gasp*...science fiction writers?????? Answer: They all sit down and talk about scifi. Join us!

Whether you travel by dragon, X-wing, Floo Powder , Stargate, rabbit hole, DeLorean, magic carpet, TARDIS, Oceanic Airlines…or NYC subway...this meetup is for you. The purpose of the NY SciFi and Fantasy is to meet other fans and enjoy the culture of these great genres together, usually by watching TV series and movies. You don’t have to be a huge fan of sci fi and fantasy to come.   You don’t have to be the person who has your DVR permanently set to the Syfy Channel, speak fluent Klingon, or ha …

Inspired by Pittsburgh Geekdom, this group is for people in central Jersey (and surrounding areas) who enjoy anything related to sci-fi/fantasy, anime, comics, etc. We will plan outings to restaurants, movies, conventions and anything else where a group of geeks might enjoy going and doing!

A place for RPG players, manga lovers, board gamers, comic readers, sci-fi/fantasy fans, video gamers (modern and retro), convention goers, cosplayers, etc. Don't forget to check out the Message Board for activity!

Let us get together and just hangout. This group is for those interested in hanging out with other people who enjoy anything related to sci-fi/fantasy, anime/manga, board game, video game, comics, books, etc. Have a great idea for an outing bring it up; we are a group of geeks who are up for anything new. Movies, conventions, restaurants, road trip for mac and cheese anything goes! We also encourage events for just the ladies.

The purpose of this group is to provide a forum for those gay guys (aged 30 or older) who are hardcore and even mild fans of geeky interests.  As somewhat of a fan of many things geeky, I want this group to provide me (and those like me) with opportunities to learn more about any and all things related to"Geek Culture" (including but not limited to comics(Marvel, DC, Independents, graphic novels, sci-fi/fantasy books and movies, animation, puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, scale model (cars, trains, and …

Proud Generations, Inc. a non-profit fellowship and volunteer group for those who love comics and sci fi, is proud to introduce our latest outgrowth dedicated to those who love cosplaying and the art of costuming: Welcome to the: NY COSPLAYER/ COSTUMED PERFORMERS NETWORK, INC.! (as featured in the NY Times, Associated Press, &  Channel 4, New York!) * We enjoy volunteering, exhanging costuming ideas, photoshoots, video projects, attending cons/ festivals together, and enjoying every aspect of …

This group is for women interested in Sci-Fi and Fantasy movies , books , events and discussions. I started the group to meet other cool women who share some of these interests. We will meet once a month to discuss our great reads or more often depending on fun events that come up in between. Suggestions will be welcome for alternate locations in other towns but for now we will meet at the Barnes and Noble coffee lounge in Clark, NJ.

This is a group for singles who are lovers of fantasy and science fiction in general and want to meet other singles who share the same passion for these fascinating subjects as well. we will read books, see movies, talk about Sci-fi and fantasy in general also play board games from time to time.

This is a group for GIRLS ONLY! Outings and get togethers will be based on our common interests, anyone can suggest an event. Some ideas are: Midnight movie release visits, Girl Gaming Nights (table top, console, computer), a book discussion group, New York Comic Con or other geek themed events. Come join us for a safe space and things Geek – Comics, gaming, sci-fi, fandom, pop culture and a wide array of other interests. Be free to be yourself and let loose with like minded women who enjoy the …

This is a group for anyone interested in writing poetry, fantasy or fiction. We are not limited to this form of writing and would like to have other forms of writing for more inspiration. We will read and critique our writings at all sessions.

Do you want to write "me too" fiction or do you think you can do better? Do you want to be one of the ten percent that succeed? Would a group that provides external expectation help you motivate? This is intended to be a focused group of science fiction and fantasy writers who want to help each other with ongoing projects. We usually hold bi-weekly meetings on weekends or weeknights depending on what members want. This would be a creative group that helps you flex your writing muscles, by using …

Our book club is devoted to discussing and reading both fantasy and science fiction novels while maintaining a fun laid-back atmosphere. We hope to draw in like-minded individuals that enjoy the imagination and depth contained in such books. This group meets once a month in Manhattan (usually the 2nd or 3rd Tuesday of the month) with the goal of reading one novel in between each set of meetings. Selected books are posted on the wall of our meetup page prior to each meeting. To learn more please …

Dedicated to the exploration of Science, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Gaming, Comic Books, Anime, Manga, Suspense/Mystery/Thrillers and all things genre. The Science Fiction Society of Northern NJ (SFSNNJ) sponsors discussion groups, book groups, a movie viewing group & movie discussion group, a comicbook/anime/manga group, and gaming in local book stores/libraries/comic book/hobby stores involving Science, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Art, Movies and much more. Join our online forum on Yahoo or join …

Calling all novel writers! Interested in writing a work of fiction? Perhaps you've been working on one for a long time and would like some structure and emotional support and inspiration from fellow writers. Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Crime, Romance, Horror, Literature...all fiction genres welcome as long as you are writing a novel In case you are not familiar with work-shopping your novel, the process essentially involves meeting weekly or bi-weekly, sharing your work with a small group and then listening …

The future is forsaken, or is it? Come watch and discuss FUTURTECHNOTERRORs as documented by an almost obsolete medium: film. Since the dawn of cinema society has used celluloid images to express it’s collective fears, anxieties, hopes and fantasies surrounding the potential uses of technology. From the audience's first run-in with moon people in George Méliès’, A Trip to the Moon [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Trip...] (1902) to the post-apocalyptic waste land of earth in Terminator Salvation …

This is a new group for lovers of all things STEAMPUNK! We'll meet to network and attend Steampunk events. We'll also try to collaborate on Steampunk art projects. As a group, we may... -attend a gallery of Steampunk art -organize a fashion show by a Steampunk designer...maybe you! -go to the opening night of a movie with Steampunk design....dressed in costume! -shoot a Steampunk style music video for a local band -do our own Steampunk photoshoot, using designs, props, and wardrobe made by o …

This is a group for anyone interested in reading mystery novels and science fiction, as well as any other genres you might find interesting! I'm interested in Agatha Christie, Michael Crichton, Arthur Conan Doyle, H.G. Wells, and many many more. I am new to the area and would also like to take this opportunity to make some new friends over coffee, lunch, and a good book! We can meet twice a month on Saturday mornings/afternoons.

Welcome to the LARP Alliance Meetup Group! We are a non-profit 501c, education and charity based corporation dedicated to promoting the art and hobby of LARP (Live Action Role Playing). In addition, we assist new and current LARPers and Events by providing information and supplying resources, transportation for players, classes, media tools, and more. As a new hub for the LARP Alliance effort, LARP Alliance NYC will require some time to fully realize the network of support we have established …

Thank you so much for looking at our group! We have been meeting for just over a year now and I wanted to update our description to answer some frequently asked questions and to clarify what we are all about! Our group is here to support the creative process. We welcome everyone to join us in a relaxed environment to hear and share the written word. We are not a group offering critiques or to tell you how to improve your work. We are here to support the process of creating and know that process …

This is for other Rennies lost in New York. There so many things to do in the city that fall in the basic rennie interest and fair season is about to start. I'm a Texas Rennie who is making NY home and looking for a new group. Looking for people who love going to Ren Faire and dressing up, museums, crafting, cooking, art, and movies. In general just hanging out and meeting new people with a common interest.

Do you consider yourself a geek or a fanboy/girl? Do you ever find it hard to talk to your friends about your geekdom because they just don't get it? If you do then join this group! This group is dedicated to all those who love anything considered part of "geek culture". This group is a great place to let your geek flag fly high and proud! Talk to people who have the same interests as you and form new friendships. As founder of this group I would love to do a little bit of everything. Go to shop …

We are a chapter of the LARP or Action Sport Game, Amtgard. We meet on Sundays at 1 pm in Central Park behind the Metropolitan Museum of Art near "Cleopatra's Needle". We are always welcoming new or returning players. We have some basic loaner gear to get you started, just bring yourself for your first time out! More information can be found at www.amtgardinc.com/ ,by emailing followingshade@gmail.com, or by searching "Amtgard-Shire of Empire's Grove" on Facebook. Please contact us if you plan t …

Are you a working professional or college student who prefers the company of other geeks? Do you find yourself frequently wishing there was some sort of watering hole for people like you who watch Adult Swim, revel in the joys of DDR/video games, read esoteric books, and indulge shamelessly in intelligent debate? Do you hate hipsters with an undying passion? Do you need people to drink shamelessly with in order to summon the courage to get on stage to croon in front of a large crowd of karaoke g …

We’re a group of friendly, open-minded, mostly 20- and 30-somethings. Our members' interests run the gamut from Buffy to Doctor Who, comic books to Lord of the Rings, Cranium to Dungeons and Dragons, and far more - if you have a geeky interest, one of us probably shares it! Even if you have a non-geeky interest, we probably have someone interested! Our goal is to simply get together with similar-minded folks to just have a good time, whether that includes board games, video games, movies, talki …

As Featured on: FANGORIA.com Fangoria Long Weekends XOMBA HORROR CHANNEL HORROR HAPPENINGS (1) , (2) , (3) Horror News.Net  - Scream Queenz &   MEETUP.com We Proudly Support "Scares That Care" Rich who is the founder and Organizer of this group is the state representative for the charity and gladfully gives back through this charity with the Dark Side. WELCOME to the DaRk siDe , The premier New York based Horror group bringing Horror fans from all walks of life together and connecting them t …

At least once a month, we vote on a graphic novel or trade paperback to read. Then we get together to discuss. It's just like a book club, but with comics! From time to time, we'll also have other comic-related events to attend - movies, conventions, and anything else you can think of that might appeal to fans of sequential art. If you're on Facebook, you can join in the group discussion here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/NYCComicsAndGraphicNovels/