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Saturday, October 11, 2025 • 7:00pm to whenever
Doctor Who Meet up & Social Join us in viewing classic and new Who, and socializing with fellow fans. (masks optional) At the clubhouse.
Doctor Who Meet up & Social Join us in viewing classic and new Who, and socializing with fellow fans. (masks optional) At the clubhouse.
Saturday, October 11, 2025 • 12:00 Noon to 6:00pm
Open Library Hours Starting at noon on Saturdays, the NESFA Clubhouse and Library are open to all and for members* to borrow (or return) books, magazines, audio books, and DVDs. Drop by and browse through our 20,000+ item collection. Feel free to read one or just chat with others. Cataloging the NESFA Library is basically complete. But, we still need help with reorganizing the library including shifting the books into the new bookcases which were built. Some evaluation and cataloging of new donations may also take place. Generally a snack is provided. On some Saturday evenings we host a video night at the clubhouse. Please see separate entries. * Membership is $24 per year and open to all. At the clubhouse.
Open Library Hours Starting at noon on Saturdays, the NESFA Clubhouse and Library are open to all and for members* to borrow (or return) books, magazines, audio books, and DVDs. Drop by and browse through our 20,000+ item collection. Feel free to read one or just chat with others. Cataloging the NESFA Library is basically complete. But, we still need help with reorganizing the library including shifting the books into the new bookcases which were built. Some evaluation and cataloging of new donations may also take place. Generally a snack is provided. On some Saturday evenings we host a video night at the clubhouse. Please see separate entries. * Membership is $24 per year and open to all. At the clubhouse.
Sunday, October 12, 2025 • 12:00 Noon to whenever
Boskone and NESFA Business Meetings The Boskone meeting will start at Noon. The NESFA business meeting will follow, no earlier than 2PM.
Boskone and NESFA Business Meetings The Boskone meeting will start at Noon. The NESFA business meeting will follow, no earlier than 2PM.
Monday, October 13, 2025 • 12:00 Noon to 10:00pm
Bonus Holiday Game Day If you have the day off please join us for Board, Card, & Role Playing Games at the NESFA Clubhouse! Bring your own games or play from our collection. We will happily teach games! Recent popular games include Century Spice Road, Carcassonne, Azul, and of course Train games. This is a Masking Optional event. At the clubhouse.
Bonus Holiday Game Day If you have the day off please join us for Board, Card, & Role Playing Games at the NESFA Clubhouse! Bring your own games or play from our collection. We will happily teach games! Recent popular games include Century Spice Road, Carcassonne, Azul, and of course Train games. This is a Masking Optional event. At the clubhouse.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 • 7:30pm to 10:30pm
Bluesy Tuesy Weekly blues dance. Lessons from 7:30 to 8:30, dance from 8:30 to 10:30. At the clubhouse.
Bluesy Tuesy Weekly blues dance. Lessons from 7:30 to 8:30, dance from 8:30 to 10:30. At the clubhouse.
Thursday, October 16, 2025 • 7:00pm to 9:00pm
GenderFree Scottish Country Dance This is a chance for people to learn and practice Scottish Country Dancing together using entirely gender-neutral language.
7:00 - Advanced dance for people who already know SCD
7:30 - Lesson and practice for ALL
8:00 - Social dance, cued to the floor level
9:00ish - We're done! Go home, or maybe we grab snacks somewhere down the road?
Cost is pay-what-you-can, $5 - $20 is the recommended donation. This week will be recorded music, but hopefully in the future we will be able to pay live musicians a fair wage to play for us! MCing and teaching will be provided by Kat Dutton! The floor is linoleum, so bring clothing and shoes that you are comfortable dancing in.
COVID PROTOCOLS: If wastewater data is showing levels above 500 copies/mL, we will be MASK REQUIRED for this dance. If so, please wear a well-fitting high-filtration mask over your nose and mouth. Masking is recommended in any case. Please check back closer to the event for final decision on this.
At the clubhouse.
GenderFree Scottish Country Dance This is a chance for people to learn and practice Scottish Country Dancing together using entirely gender-neutral language.
7:00 - Advanced dance for people who already know SCD
7:30 - Lesson and practice for ALL
8:00 - Social dance, cued to the floor level
9:00ish - We're done! Go home, or maybe we grab snacks somewhere down the road?
Cost is pay-what-you-can, $5 - $20 is the recommended donation. This week will be recorded music, but hopefully in the future we will be able to pay live musicians a fair wage to play for us! MCing and teaching will be provided by Kat Dutton! The floor is linoleum, so bring clothing and shoes that you are comfortable dancing in.
COVID PROTOCOLS: If wastewater data is showing levels above 500 copies/mL, we will be MASK REQUIRED for this dance. If so, please wear a well-fitting high-filtration mask over your nose and mouth. Masking is recommended in any case. Please check back closer to the event for final decision on this.
At the clubhouse.
Saturday, October 18, 2025 • 12:00 Noon to 6:00pm
Open Library Hours Starting at noon on Saturdays, the NESFA Clubhouse and Library are open to all and for members* to borrow (or return) books, magazines, audio books, and DVDs. Drop by and browse through our 20,000+ item collection. Feel free to read one or just chat with others. Cataloging the NESFA Library is basically complete. But, we still need help with reorganizing the library including shifting the books into the new bookcases which were built. Some evaluation and cataloging of new donations may also take place. Generally a snack is provided. On some Saturday evenings we host a video night at the clubhouse. Please see separate entries. * Membership is $24 per year and open to all. At the clubhouse.
Open Library Hours Starting at noon on Saturdays, the NESFA Clubhouse and Library are open to all and for members* to borrow (or return) books, magazines, audio books, and DVDs. Drop by and browse through our 20,000+ item collection. Feel free to read one or just chat with others. Cataloging the NESFA Library is basically complete. But, we still need help with reorganizing the library including shifting the books into the new bookcases which were built. Some evaluation and cataloging of new donations may also take place. Generally a snack is provided. On some Saturday evenings we host a video night at the clubhouse. Please see separate entries. * Membership is $24 per year and open to all. At the clubhouse.
Saturday, October 18, 2025 • 6:00pm to 11:00
Media Night SF/Fantasy media, Anime, and ... At the clubhouse.
Media Night SF/Fantasy media, Anime, and ... At the clubhouse.
Saturday, October 18 - Saturday, October 18, 2025 • 12:00 Noon to 6:00pm
Book Fair Free Science Fiction & Fantasy Books and DVDs but donations appreciated. These are duplicates weeded from our collection. Donations of Science Fiction & Fantasy media accepted. If you miss the outdoor book fair, come visit when the clubhouse library is open. In the parking lot at 359 Lowell Street.
Book Fair Free Science Fiction & Fantasy Books and DVDs but donations appreciated. These are duplicates weeded from our collection. Donations of Science Fiction & Fantasy media accepted. If you miss the outdoor book fair, come visit when the clubhouse library is open. In the parking lot at 359 Lowell Street.
Sunday, October 19, 2025 • 2:00pm to 6:00pm
Other Meeting @ TIm & Ann's Send email to info@nesfa.org for details.
Other Meeting @ TIm & Ann's Send email to info@nesfa.org for details.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 • 7:00pm to 9:00pm
The Somerville Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club Book: Babel by R. F. Kuang
The Somerville Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club Book: Babel by R. F. Kuang
This meeting will be held online.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 • 7:30pm to 10:30pm
Bluesy Tuesy Weekly blues dance. Lessons from 7:30 to 8:30, dance from 8:30 to 10:30. At the clubhouse.
Bluesy Tuesy Weekly blues dance. Lessons from 7:30 to 8:30, dance from 8:30 to 10:30. At the clubhouse.
Saturday, October 25, 2025 • 10:00am to 6:00pm
Boston Book Festival / Copley Square NESFA Press will be participating this year.
Boston Book Festival / Copley Square NESFA Press will be participating this year.
Saturday, October 25, 2025 • 12:00 Noon to 6:00pm
Open Library Hours Starting at noon on Saturdays, the NESFA Clubhouse and Library are open to all and for members* to borrow (or return) books, magazines, audio books, and DVDs. Drop by and browse through our 20,000+ item collection. Feel free to read one or just chat with others. Cataloging the NESFA Library is basically complete. But, we still need help with reorganizing the library including shifting the books into the new bookcases which were built. Some evaluation and cataloging of new donations may also take place. Generally a snack is provided. On some Saturday evenings we host a video night at the clubhouse. Please see separate entries. * Membership is $24 per year and open to all. At the clubhouse.
Open Library Hours Starting at noon on Saturdays, the NESFA Clubhouse and Library are open to all and for members* to borrow (or return) books, magazines, audio books, and DVDs. Drop by and browse through our 20,000+ item collection. Feel free to read one or just chat with others. Cataloging the NESFA Library is basically complete. But, we still need help with reorganizing the library including shifting the books into the new bookcases which were built. Some evaluation and cataloging of new donations may also take place. Generally a snack is provided. On some Saturday evenings we host a video night at the clubhouse. Please see separate entries. * Membership is $24 per year and open to all. At the clubhouse.
Saturday, October 25, 2025 • 6:00pm to whenever
Anime and Animation Social Anime social and viewing. Social discussion begins at 6, screening starts at 7. At the clubhouse.
Anime and Animation Social Anime social and viewing. Social discussion begins at 6, screening starts at 7. At the clubhouse.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 • 7:30pm to 10:30pm
Bluesy Tuesy Weekly blues dance. Lessons from 7:30 to 8:30, dance from 8:30 to 10:30. At the clubhouse.
Bluesy Tuesy Weekly blues dance. Lessons from 7:30 to 8:30, dance from 8:30 to 10:30. At the clubhouse.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 • 12:00 Noon to whenever
Open Library/Clubhouse Hours On Wednesdays, the NESFA Clubhouse and Library are open from Noon to 9PM (or later; call first). The Library is open to all and for members* to borrow (or return) books, magazines, audio books, and DVDs. Drop by and browse through our 20,000+ item collection. Feel free to read one or just chat with others. Cataloging the NESFA Library is basically complete. But, we still need help with reorganizing the library including shifting the books into the new bookcases which were built. Some evaluation and cataloging of new donations may also take place. Generally a snack is provided. After 5 PM, more members start showing up to chat, work on NESFA Business, or, occasionally, play a pickup board game. * Membership is $24 per year and open to all. At the clubhouse.
Open Library/Clubhouse Hours On Wednesdays, the NESFA Clubhouse and Library are open from Noon to 9PM (or later; call first). The Library is open to all and for members* to borrow (or return) books, magazines, audio books, and DVDs. Drop by and browse through our 20,000+ item collection. Feel free to read one or just chat with others. Cataloging the NESFA Library is basically complete. But, we still need help with reorganizing the library including shifting the books into the new bookcases which were built. Some evaluation and cataloging of new donations may also take place. Generally a snack is provided. After 5 PM, more members start showing up to chat, work on NESFA Business, or, occasionally, play a pickup board game. * Membership is $24 per year and open to all. At the clubhouse.
Saturday, November 1, 2025 • 1:00pm to 6:00pm
Halloween Party The NESFA Halloween Party. Costumes welcome. At the clubhouse.
Halloween Party The NESFA Halloween Party. Costumes welcome. At the clubhouse.
Saturday, November 1, 2025 • 7:00pm to 10:30pm
Halloween Media Night Come celebrate spooks, monsters, and things that go bump in the night at our special Halloween media night. At the clubhouse.
Halloween Media Night Come celebrate spooks, monsters, and things that go bump in the night at our special Halloween media night. At the clubhouse.
Sunday, November 2, 2025 • 12:00 Noon to whenever
Boskone and NESFA Business Meetings The Boskone meeting will start at Noon. The NESFA business meeting will follow, no earlier than 2PM.
Boskone and NESFA Business Meetings The Boskone meeting will start at Noon. The NESFA business meeting will follow, no earlier than 2PM.
Friday, November 7, 2025 • 7:00pm to 9:00pm
NESFA Reading Group Book: Fledgline by Octavia Butler
NESFA Reading Group Book: Fledgline by Octavia Butler
This meeting will be held online.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 • 7:00pm to 9:00pm
The Somerville Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club Book: Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut
The Somerville Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club Book: Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut
This meeting will be held online.
Friday, November 21 - Sunday, November 23, 2025
Philcon 2025 in Cherry Hill, NJ
Philcon 2025 in Cherry Hill, NJ
Thursday, November 27, 2025 • 12:00 Noon to 10:00pm
Thanksgiving Game Day Join us for Board, Card, & Role Playing Games at the NESFA Clubhouse! Bring your own games or play from our collection. We will happily teach games! (Masks optional) At the clubhouse.
Thanksgiving Game Day Join us for Board, Card, & Role Playing Games at the NESFA Clubhouse! Bring your own games or play from our collection. We will happily teach games! (Masks optional) At the clubhouse.
Saturday, November 29, 2025 • 12:00 Noon to 10:00
Turkey Fest Movie Day Our annual exploration of the worst of cinema comes back for another year. At the clubhouse.
Turkey Fest Movie Day Our annual exploration of the worst of cinema comes back for another year. At the clubhouse.
Friday, December 5, 2025 • 7:00pm to 9:00pm
NESFA Reading Group Book: The Mechanical by Ian Tregillis
NESFA Reading Group Book: The Mechanical by Ian Tregillis
This meeting will be held online.
Sunday, December 14, 2025 • 12:00 Noon to whenever
Boskone and NESFA Business Meetings The Boskone meeting will start at Noon. The NESFA business meeting will follow, no earlier than 2PM.
Boskone and NESFA Business Meetings The Boskone meeting will start at Noon. The NESFA business meeting will follow, no earlier than 2PM.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 • 7:00pm to 9:00pm
The Somerville Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club Book: Nettle & Bone T. Kingfisher
The Somerville Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club Book: Nettle & Bone T. Kingfisher
This meeting will be held online.
Friday, January 2, 2026 • 7:00pm to 9:00pm
NESFA Reading Group Book: There Is No Antimemetics Division by qntm (Sam Hughes)
NESFA Reading Group Book: There Is No Antimemetics Division by qntm (Sam Hughes)
This meeting will be held online.
Friday, February 13 - Sunday, February 15, 2026
Boskone 63 Westin Boston Seaport District
Guest of Honor: Greg Cox
Official Artist: Charles Urbach
Special Guest: Stefan Rudnicki
Hal Clement Science Speaker: Diego Patrimonio
Master of Ceremonies: Keith R.A. DeCandido
Boskone 63 Westin Boston Seaport District
Guest of Honor: Greg Cox
Official Artist: Charles Urbach
Special Guest: Stefan Rudnicki
Hal Clement Science Speaker: Diego Patrimonio
Master of Ceremonies: Keith R.A. DeCandido
NESFA events are highlighted like this. Non-NESFA events at the clubhouse are highlighted like this. Extraordinary and exceptional events, dates, and reminders are highlighted like this.
Please report any errors and any relevant events which are not listed but are in or near New England or otherwise of interest to NESFA members to calendar@nesfa.org.
Note that, as of this time, most events at the NESFA Clubhouse are "mask optional". Some events, especially some Game Days and Dr. Who events, are "mask required". Any "mask required" events will say so in their listing.
Game and Video days, as well as Wednesday evenings at the Clubhouse, have resumed being in-person. For now, NESFA and Boskone Business Meetings will remain via Zoom.
In addition to the activities listed here, some NESFA members gather at the clubhouse almost every Wednesday evening to work, socialize, and play games).
The building is almost always open between 6 pm and 9 pm on Wednesday evenings and often later. When the weather is inclement, please call 617-625-2311 to make sure that there are people at the clubhouse before showing up.
The clubhouse is cleaned by professional cleaners every other week.
The upcoming 2025 dates are Tuesdays June 3, June 17, July 1, July 15, July 29, August 12, August 26, September 9, September 23, and every two weeks thereafter.
Please schedule your activities so as not to interfere with their work; avoid the clubhouse on Tuesdays if at all possible.
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