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Wednesday, April 24, 2024 • 12:00 Noon to whenever
Open library/clubhouse hours Open library hours 1pm to 8pm. Open clubhouse hours 6pm to 9pm or later. At the clubhouse.
Open library/clubhouse hours Open library hours 1pm to 8pm. Open clubhouse hours 6pm to 9pm or later. At the clubhouse.
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 • 12:00 Noon to 6:00pm
Library Cataloging Session Please join us for another installment of our ongoing push to get the library cataloged! We need people with laptops (a limited number of computers are available if you can't/don't bring your own) to work on the data entry portion as well as a team to prep the books on the shelves and make sure the laptop folks never run out of books. Generally some sort of snack is provided. At the clubhouse.
Library Cataloging Session Please join us for another installment of our ongoing push to get the library cataloged! We need people with laptops (a limited number of computers are available if you can't/don't bring your own) to work on the data entry portion as well as a team to prep the books on the shelves and make sure the laptop folks never run out of books. Generally some sort of snack is provided. At the clubhouse.
Saturday, April 27, 2024 • 6:00pm to whenever
Anime Social Anime social and viewing. At the clubhouse.
Anime Social Anime social and viewing. At the clubhouse.
Saturday, April 27, 2024 • 11:00am to 6:00pm
Library Cataloging Session Please join us for another installment of our ongoing push to get the library cataloged! We need people with laptops (a limited number of computers are available if you can't/don't bring your own) to work on the data entry portion as well as a team to prep the books on the shelves and make sure the laptop folks never run out of books. Generally some sort of snack is provided. At the clubhouse.
Library Cataloging Session Please join us for another installment of our ongoing push to get the library cataloged! We need people with laptops (a limited number of computers are available if you can't/don't bring your own) to work on the data entry portion as well as a team to prep the books on the shelves and make sure the laptop folks never run out of books. Generally some sort of snack is provided. At the clubhouse.
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 • 12:00 Noon to 6:00pm
Library Cataloging Session Please join us for another installment of our ongoing push to get the library cataloged! We need people with laptops (a limited number of computers are available if you can't/don't bring your own) to work on the data entry portion as well as a team to prep the books on the shelves and make sure the laptop folks never run out of books. Generally some sort of snack is provided. At the clubhouse.
Library Cataloging Session Please join us for another installment of our ongoing push to get the library cataloged! We need people with laptops (a limited number of computers are available if you can't/don't bring your own) to work on the data entry portion as well as a team to prep the books on the shelves and make sure the laptop folks never run out of books. Generally some sort of snack is provided. At the clubhouse.
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 • 12:00 Noon to whenever
Open library/clubhouse hours Open library hours 1pm to 8pm. Open clubhouse hours 6pm to 9pm or later. At the clubhouse.
Open library/clubhouse hours Open library hours 1pm to 8pm. Open clubhouse hours 6pm to 9pm or later. At the clubhouse.
Friday, May 3 - Sunday, May 5, 2024
HELIOsphere in Piscataway, NJ
HELIOsphere in Piscataway, NJ
Friday, May 3, 2024 • 7:00pm to 9:30pm
NESFA Reading Group Book: The World Inside by Robert Silverberg
NESFA Reading Group Book: The World Inside by Robert Silverberg
This meeting will be held online.
Saturday, May 4, 2024 • 11:00am to 6:00pm
Library Cataloging Session Please join us for another installment of our ongoing push to get the library cataloged! We need people with laptops (a limited number of computers are available if you can't/don't bring your own) to work on the data entry portion as well as a team to prep the books on the shelves and make sure the laptop folks never run out of books. Generally some sort of snack is provided. At the clubhouse.
Library Cataloging Session Please join us for another installment of our ongoing push to get the library cataloged! We need people with laptops (a limited number of computers are available if you can't/don't bring your own) to work on the data entry portion as well as a team to prep the books on the shelves and make sure the laptop folks never run out of books. Generally some sort of snack is provided. At the clubhouse.
Saturday, May 4 - Sunday, May 5, 2024 • 12:00 Noon to 6:00pm
Somerville Open Studios NESFA is participating in Somerville Open Studios this year. We'll be showcasing a collection of works by local fannish artists featuring Sarah Morrison as well as working with Julia Austein to create a new piece to display in the windows that we'd love for you (yes, you) to help with!
Somerville Open Studios NESFA is participating in Somerville Open Studios this year. We'll be showcasing a collection of works by local fannish artists featuring Sarah Morrison as well as working with Julia Austein to create a new piece to display in the windows that we'd love for you (yes, you) to help with!
Saturday, May 4, 2024 • 6:00pm to 10:30
Media Night (Hugo Viewing) Be an informed Hugo voter. Come watch this year's Best Dramatic Presentation finalists with your fellow fans. At the clubhouse.
Media Night (Hugo Viewing) Be an informed Hugo voter. Come watch this year's Best Dramatic Presentation finalists with your fellow fans. At the clubhouse.
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 • 12:00 Noon to 6:00pm
Library Cataloging Session Please join us for another installment of our ongoing push to get the library cataloged! We need people with laptops (a limited number of computers are available if you can't/don't bring your own) to work on the data entry portion as well as a team to prep the books on the shelves and make sure the laptop folks never run out of books. Generally some sort of snack is provided. At the clubhouse.
Library Cataloging Session Please join us for another installment of our ongoing push to get the library cataloged! We need people with laptops (a limited number of computers are available if you can't/don't bring your own) to work on the data entry portion as well as a team to prep the books on the shelves and make sure the laptop folks never run out of books. Generally some sort of snack is provided. At the clubhouse.
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 • 12:00 Noon to whenever
Open library/clubhouse hours Open library hours 1pm to 8pm. Open clubhouse hours 6pm to 9pm or later. At the clubhouse.
Open library/clubhouse hours Open library hours 1pm to 8pm. Open clubhouse hours 6pm to 9pm or later. At the clubhouse.
Saturday, May 11, 2024 • 11:00am to 6:00pm
Library Cataloging Session Please join us for another installment of our ongoing push to get the library cataloged! We need people with laptops (a limited number of computers are available if you can't/don't bring your own) to work on the data entry portion as well as a team to prep the books on the shelves and make sure the laptop folks never run out of books. Generally some sort of snack is provided. At the clubhouse.
Library Cataloging Session Please join us for another installment of our ongoing push to get the library cataloged! We need people with laptops (a limited number of computers are available if you can't/don't bring your own) to work on the data entry portion as well as a team to prep the books on the shelves and make sure the laptop folks never run out of books. Generally some sort of snack is provided. At the clubhouse.
Saturday, May 11, 2024 • 7:00pm to whenever
Dr. Who meet up & social Join us in viewing classic and new Who, and socializing with fellow fans. (masks optional) At the clubhouse.
Dr. Who meet up & social Join us in viewing classic and new Who, and socializing with fellow fans. (masks optional) At the clubhouse.
Sunday, May 12, 2024 • 2:00pm to whenever
Annual Meeting The NESFA annual meeting will start at 2PM
Annual Meeting The NESFA annual meeting will start at 2PM
This meeting will be held online.
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 • 12:00 Noon to 6:00pm
Library Cataloging Session Please join us for another installment of our ongoing push to get the library cataloged! We need people with laptops (a limited number of computers are available if you can't/don't bring your own) to work on the data entry portion as well as a team to prep the books on the shelves and make sure the laptop folks never run out of books. Generally some sort of snack is provided. At the clubhouse.
Library Cataloging Session Please join us for another installment of our ongoing push to get the library cataloged! We need people with laptops (a limited number of computers are available if you can't/don't bring your own) to work on the data entry portion as well as a team to prep the books on the shelves and make sure the laptop folks never run out of books. Generally some sort of snack is provided. At the clubhouse.
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 • 12:00 Noon to whenever
Open library/clubhouse hours Open library hours 1pm to 8pm. Open clubhouse hours 6pm to 9pm or later. At the clubhouse.
Open library/clubhouse hours Open library hours 1pm to 8pm. Open clubhouse hours 6pm to 9pm or later. At the clubhouse.
Saturday, May 18, 2024 • 11:00am to 6:00pm
Library Cataloging Session Please join us for another installment of our ongoing push to get the library cataloged! We need people with laptops (a limited number of computers are available if you can't/don't bring your own) to work on the data entry portion as well as a team to prep the books on the shelves and make sure the laptop folks never run out of books. Generally some sort of snack is provided. At the clubhouse.
Library Cataloging Session Please join us for another installment of our ongoing push to get the library cataloged! We need people with laptops (a limited number of computers are available if you can't/don't bring your own) to work on the data entry portion as well as a team to prep the books on the shelves and make sure the laptop folks never run out of books. Generally some sort of snack is provided. At the clubhouse.
Saturday, May 18, 2024 • 6:00pm to 10:30
Media Night (Hugo Viewing) Be an informed Hugo voter. Come watch this year's Best Dramatic Presentation finalists with your fellow fans. At the clubhouse.
Media Night (Hugo Viewing) Be an informed Hugo voter. Come watch this year's Best Dramatic Presentation finalists with your fellow fans. At the clubhouse.
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 • 7:00pm to 9:30pm
The Somerville Sci-Fi/Fantasy Reading Group Book: A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers
The Somerville Sci-Fi/Fantasy Reading Group Book: A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers
This meeting will be held online.
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 • 12:00 Noon to whenever
Open library/clubhouse hours Open library hours 1pm to 8pm. Open clubhouse hours 6pm to 9pm or later. At the clubhouse.
Open library/clubhouse hours Open library hours 1pm to 8pm. Open clubhouse hours 6pm to 9pm or later. At the clubhouse.
Friday, May 24 - Monday, May 27, 2024
Balticon 58 in Baltimore, MD
Balticon 58 in Baltimore, MD
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 • 12:00 Noon to whenever
Open library/clubhouse hours Open library hours 1pm to 8pm. Open clubhouse hours 6pm to 9pm or later. At the clubhouse.
Open library/clubhouse hours Open library hours 1pm to 8pm. Open clubhouse hours 6pm to 9pm or later. At the clubhouse.
Saturday, June 1, 2024 • 6:00pm to 10:30
Media Night (Hugo Viewing) Be an informed Hugo voter. Come watch this year's Best Dramatic Presentation finalists with your fellow fans. At the clubhouse.
Media Night (Hugo Viewing) Be an informed Hugo voter. Come watch this year's Best Dramatic Presentation finalists with your fellow fans. At the clubhouse.
Wednesday, June 5, 2024 • 12:00 Noon to whenever
Open library/clubhouse hours Open library hours 1pm to 8pm. Open clubhouse hours 6pm to 9pm or later. At the clubhouse.
Open library/clubhouse hours Open library hours 1pm to 8pm. Open clubhouse hours 6pm to 9pm or later. At the clubhouse.
Friday, June 7, 2024 • 7:00pm to 9:30pm
NESFA Reading Group Book: The Spare Man by Mary Robinette Kowal
NESFA Reading Group Book: The Spare Man by Mary Robinette Kowal
This meeting will be held online.
Sunday, June 9, 2024 • 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.
These meetings will be held online or possibly hybrid, if we return to the clubhouse.
Wednesday, June 12, 2024 • 12:00 Noon to whenever
Open library/clubhouse hours Open library hours 1pm to 8pm. Open clubhouse hours 6pm to 9pm or later. At the clubhouse.
Open library/clubhouse hours Open library hours 1pm to 8pm. Open clubhouse hours 6pm to 9pm or later. At the clubhouse.
Saturday, June 15, 2024 • 6:00pm to 10:30
Media Night (Hugo Viewing) Be an informed Hugo voter. Come watch this year's Best Dramatic Presentation finalists with your fellow fans. At the clubhouse.
Media Night (Hugo Viewing) Be an informed Hugo voter. Come watch this year's Best Dramatic Presentation finalists with your fellow fans. At the clubhouse.
Tuesday, June 18, 2024 • 7:00pm to 9:30pm
The Somerville Sci-Fi/Fantasy Reading Group Book: Monkey King by Wu Cheng'en & Julia Lovell
The Somerville Sci-Fi/Fantasy Reading Group Book: Monkey King by Wu Cheng'en & Julia Lovell
This meeting will be held online.
Wednesday, June 19, 2024 • 12:00 Noon to whenever
Open library/clubhouse hours Open library hours 1pm to 8pm. Open clubhouse hours 6pm to 9pm or later. At the clubhouse.
Open library/clubhouse hours Open library hours 1pm to 8pm. Open clubhouse hours 6pm to 9pm or later. At the clubhouse.
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 • 12:00 Noon to whenever
Open library/clubhouse hours Open library hours 1pm to 8pm. Open clubhouse hours 6pm to 9pm or later. At the clubhouse.
Open library/clubhouse hours Open library hours 1pm to 8pm. Open clubhouse hours 6pm to 9pm or later. At the clubhouse.
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
NESFA Press Royalties: 1st half 2024
NESFA Press Royalties: 1st half 2024
Wednesday, July 3, 2024 • 12:00 Noon to whenever
Open library/clubhouse hours Open library hours 1pm to 8pm. Open clubhouse hours 6pm to 9pm or later. At the clubhouse.
Open library/clubhouse hours Open library hours 1pm to 8pm. Open clubhouse hours 6pm to 9pm or later. At the clubhouse.
Friday, July 5, 2024 • 7:00pm to 9:30pm
NESFA Reading Group Book: Critical Mass by Daniel Suarez
NESFA Reading Group Book: Critical Mass by Daniel Suarez
This meeting will be held online.
Saturday, July 6, 2024 • 6:00pm to 10:30
Media Night (Hugo Viewing) Be an informed Hugo voter. Come watch this year's Best Dramatic Presentation finalists with your fellow fans. At the clubhouse.
Media Night (Hugo Viewing) Be an informed Hugo voter. Come watch this year's Best Dramatic Presentation finalists with your fellow fans. At the clubhouse.
Wednesday, July 10, 2024 • 12:00 Noon to whenever
Open library/clubhouse hours Open library hours 1pm to 8pm. Open clubhouse hours 6pm to 9pm or later. At the clubhouse.
Open library/clubhouse hours Open library hours 1pm to 8pm. Open clubhouse hours 6pm to 9pm or later. At the clubhouse.
Thursday, July 11 - Sunday, July 14, 2024
Readercon 33 Quincy Marriott in Quincy, MA
Readercon 33 Quincy Marriott in Quincy, MA
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 • 7:00pm to 9:30pm
The Somerville Sci-Fi/Fantasy Reading Group Book: Merchanter's Luck by C. J. Cherryh
The Somerville Sci-Fi/Fantasy Reading Group Book: Merchanter's Luck by C. J. Cherryh
This meeting will be held online.
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 • 12:00 Noon to whenever
Open library/clubhouse hours Open library hours 1pm to 8pm. Open clubhouse hours 6pm to 9pm or later. At the clubhouse.
Open library/clubhouse hours Open library hours 1pm to 8pm. Open clubhouse hours 6pm to 9pm or later. At the clubhouse.
Thursday, July 18 - Sunday, July 21, 2024
NASFiC 2024 in Buffalo, NY
NASFiC 2024 in Buffalo, NY
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 • 12:00 Noon to whenever
Open library/clubhouse hours Open library hours 1pm to 8pm. Open clubhouse hours 6pm to 9pm or later. At the clubhouse.
Open library/clubhouse hours Open library hours 1pm to 8pm. Open clubhouse hours 6pm to 9pm or later. At the clubhouse.
Sunday, July 28, 2024 • 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.
These meetings will be held online or possibly hybrid, if we return to the clubhouse.
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 • 12:00 Noon to whenever
Open library/clubhouse hours Open library hours 1pm to 8pm. Open clubhouse hours 6pm to 9pm or later. At the clubhouse.
Open library/clubhouse hours Open library hours 1pm to 8pm. Open clubhouse hours 6pm to 9pm or later. At the clubhouse.
Wednesday, August 7, 2024 • 12:00 Noon to whenever
Open library/clubhouse hours Open library hours 1pm to 8pm. Open clubhouse hours 6pm to 9pm or later. At the clubhouse.
Open library/clubhouse hours Open library hours 1pm to 8pm. Open clubhouse hours 6pm to 9pm or later. At the clubhouse.
Thursday, August 8 - Monday, August 12, 2024
Glasgow 2024 The 82nd World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon) at the Scottish Events Campus (SEC) in Glasgow, Scotland from August 8-12, 2024.
Glasgow 2024 The 82nd World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon) at the Scottish Events Campus (SEC) in Glasgow, Scotland from August 8-12, 2024.
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 • 12:00 Noon to whenever
Open library/clubhouse hours Open library hours 1pm to 8pm. Open clubhouse hours 6pm to 9pm or later. At the clubhouse.
Open library/clubhouse hours Open library hours 1pm to 8pm. Open clubhouse hours 6pm to 9pm or later. At the clubhouse.
Tuesday, August 20, 2024 • 7:00pm to 9:30pm
The Somerville Sci-Fi/Fantasy Reading Group Book: Going Postal by Terry Pratchett
The Somerville Sci-Fi/Fantasy Reading Group Book: Going Postal by Terry Pratchett
This meeting will be held online.
Wednesday, August 21, 2024 • 12:00 Noon to whenever
Open library/clubhouse hours Open library hours 1pm to 8pm. Open clubhouse hours 6pm to 9pm or later. At the clubhouse.
Open library/clubhouse hours Open library hours 1pm to 8pm. Open clubhouse hours 6pm to 9pm or later. At the clubhouse.
Wednesday, August 28, 2024 • 12:00 Noon to whenever
Open library/clubhouse hours Open library hours 1pm to 8pm. Open clubhouse hours 6pm to 9pm or later. At the clubhouse.
Open library/clubhouse hours Open library hours 1pm to 8pm. Open clubhouse hours 6pm to 9pm or later. At the clubhouse.
Monday, September 2, 2024 • 3:00pm to 7:00pm
NESFA Picnic All fans are welcome! Join us for our Annual Cookout at The Shelter (a covered area with 6 grills & 8 tables) at Larz Anderson Park in Brookline! The Shelter is on the west side of the park and the best parking lot to use is the one at 358 Goddard Ave. Walk south from the parking lot past the restrooms toward the lake and you will find us.
NESFA will provide the basics: hamburgers, hot dogs, buns, condiments, and fire! Please bring something to share.
Note that dogs, hibachis, and alcohol are not allowed in this area or anywhere in the Park.
Link to Larz Anderson Park Website
NESFA Picnic All fans are welcome! Join us for our Annual Cookout at The Shelter (a covered area with 6 grills & 8 tables) at Larz Anderson Park in Brookline! The Shelter is on the west side of the park and the best parking lot to use is the one at 358 Goddard Ave. Walk south from the parking lot past the restrooms toward the lake and you will find us.
NESFA will provide the basics: hamburgers, hot dogs, buns, condiments, and fire! Please bring something to share.
Note that dogs, hibachis, and alcohol are not allowed in this area or anywhere in the Park.
Link to Larz Anderson Park Website
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 • 12:00 Noon to whenever
Open library/clubhouse hours Open library hours 1pm to 8pm. Open clubhouse hours 6pm to 9pm or later. At the clubhouse.
Open library/clubhouse hours Open library hours 1pm to 8pm. Open clubhouse hours 6pm to 9pm or later. At the clubhouse.
Friday, September 13 - Sunday, September 15, 2024
Albacon 2024 in Clifton Park, NY
Albacon 2024 in Clifton Park, NY
Friday, September 27 - Sunday, September 29, 2024
Capclave in Rockville, MD.
Capclave in Rockville, MD.
Sunday, November 3, 2024 • 2:00am to 3:00am
end of daylight saving time 2 am EDT, end of daylight saving time; change clocks backward to 1 am EST.
end of daylight saving time 2 am EDT, end of daylight saving time; change clocks backward to 1 am EST.
Friday, November 22 - Sunday, November 24, 2024
Philcon 2024 in Cherry Hill, NJ
Philcon 2024 in Cherry Hill, NJ
Friday, December 6 - Sunday, December 8, 2024
Smofcon 41 in Seattle, WA.
Smofcon 41 in Seattle, WA.
Thursday, January 2, 2025
NESFA Press Royalties: 2nd half 2024
NESFA Press Royalties: 2nd half 2024
Friday, February 14 - Sunday, February 16, 2025
Boskone 62 Westin Boston Seaport District
Guest of Honor: Jasper Fforde
Official Artist: Theresa Mather
Special Guest: Kelley Armstrong
Musical Guest: Madison Metricula Roberts
Hal Clement Science Guest: TBD
NESFA Press Guest: TBD
Boskone 62 Westin Boston Seaport District
Guest of Honor: Jasper Fforde
Official Artist: Theresa Mather
Special Guest: Kelley Armstrong
Musical Guest: Madison Metricula Roberts
Hal Clement Science Guest: TBD
NESFA Press Guest: TBD
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
NESFA Press Royalties: 1st half 2025
NESFA Press Royalties: 1st half 2025
Wednesday, August 13 - Sunday, August 17, 2025
Seattle Worldcon 2025 the 83rd World Science Fiction Convention, in Seattle, Washington, USA.
Seattle Worldcon 2025 the 83rd World Science Fiction Convention, in Seattle, Washington, USA.
Friday, January 2, 2026
NESFA Press Royalties: 2nd half of 2025
NESFA Press Royalties: 2nd half of 2025
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 (often Dominion).
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.
In 2024, the upcoming clubhouse cleaning dates are Thursday May 2, and Fridays May 17, 31, June 14, 28, July 12, 26, etc.
Please schedule your activities so as not to interfere with their work.
