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.
Game and Video days at the Clubhouse have resumed. For now, NESFA and Boskone Business Meetings, as well as our Wednesday night get-togethers, 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 10 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 dumpster will be emptied every two weeks on Mondays (except on Tuesday when Monday is a holiday).
Please leave a clear path to the dumpster and plenty of clear space around it on pickup days.
Upcoming dumpster emptying dates are Nov 21, Dec 5, Dec 19, Jan 2, Jan 16, Jan 30, Feb 13, Feb 27, Mar 13, Mar 27, Apr 10, Apr 24, May 8, May 22, Jun 5, and Jun 19.
The clubhouse will be cleaned by professional cleaners on the first Friday of every month until further notice. If the date changes, we will send an email notification to the nesfa-active mailing list.
Please schedule your activities so as not to interfere with their work.
Upcoming clubhouse cleaning dates are January 6, February 3, March 3, April 7, May 5, June 2, July 1, August 5.
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Monday, March 20, 2023 • 8:00pm to 10:30pm
NESFA Writes (virtual) A Maker Space for Making Fiction (or nonfiction) -8pm - 8:15pm - Group Chat -8:15 - 9pm - Breakout for Writing -9pm - 9:15pm - Group Chat -9:15 - 10pm - Breakout for Writing -10pm - 10:30pm(ish) - Group Chat
NESFA Writes (virtual) A Maker Space for Making Fiction (or nonfiction) -8pm - 8:15pm - Group Chat -8:15 - 9pm - Breakout for Writing -9pm - 9:15pm - Group Chat -9:15 - 10pm - Breakout for Writing -10pm - 10:30pm(ish) - Group Chat
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 • 7:00pm to 10:00pm
The Somerville Sci-Fi/Fantasy Reading Group Book: The Dispossessed by Ursula Le Guin
The Somerville Sci-Fi/Fantasy Reading Group Book: The Dispossessed by Ursula Le Guin
This meeting may be held online or may be a hybrid if we return to the Clubhouse.
Thursday, March 23 - Sunday, March 26, 2023
PAX East PAX East is a celebration of gaming and gaming culture
PAX East PAX East is a celebration of gaming and gaming culture
Saturday, March 25, 2023 • 12:00 Noon to 1:00pm
Artist Omar Rayyan – The story behind the book The Goblin Market by Christina Rossetti at the Needham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Artist Omar Rayyan – The story behind the book The Goblin Market by Christina Rossetti at the Needham Free Public Library1139 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, 02494
Saturday, March 25, 2023 • 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Media Night SF/Fantasy media, Anime, and ... At the clubhouse.
Media Night SF/Fantasy media, Anime, and ... At the clubhouse.
Monday, March 27, 2023 • 8:00pm to 10:30pm
NESFA Writes (virtual) A Maker Space for Making Fiction (or nonfiction) -8pm - 8:15pm - Group Chat -8:15 - 9pm - Breakout for Writing -9pm - 9:15pm - Group Chat -9:15 - 10pm - Breakout for Writing -10pm - 10:30pm(ish) - Group Chat
NESFA Writes (virtual) A Maker Space for Making Fiction (or nonfiction) -8pm - 8:15pm - Group Chat -8:15 - 9pm - Breakout for Writing -9pm - 9:15pm - Group Chat -9:15 - 10pm - Breakout for Writing -10pm - 10:30pm(ish) - Group Chat
Sunday, April 2, 2023 • 12:00 Noon to 10:00pm
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! Proof of COVID vaccination is required. Attendance will be limited. RSVP is required: gaming-coordinator@nesfa.org (Note: Masks required; This event may be canceled if CDC COVID risk is too high.) Canopy-Tent available for people to have meals, snacks, and beverages outdoors At the clubhouse.
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! Proof of COVID vaccination is required. Attendance will be limited. RSVP is required: gaming-coordinator@nesfa.org (Note: Masks required; This event may be canceled if CDC COVID risk is too high.) Canopy-Tent available for people to have meals, snacks, and beverages outdoors At the clubhouse.
Monday, April 3, 2023 • 8:00pm to 10:30pm
NESFA Writes (virtual) A Maker Space for Making Fiction (or nonfiction) -8pm - 8:15pm - Group Chat -8:15 - 9pm - Breakout for Writing -9pm - 9:15pm - Group Chat -9:15 - 10pm - Breakout for Writing -10pm - 10:30pm(ish) - Group Chat
NESFA Writes (virtual) A Maker Space for Making Fiction (or nonfiction) -8pm - 8:15pm - Group Chat -8:15 - 9pm - Breakout for Writing -9pm - 9:15pm - Group Chat -9:15 - 10pm - Breakout for Writing -10pm - 10:30pm(ish) - Group Chat
Friday, April 7, 2023 • 7:00pm to 10:00pm
NESFA Reading Group Book: The Peripheral by William Gibson
NESFA Reading Group Book: The Peripheral by William Gibson
This meeting may be held online or may be a hybrid, if we head back to the Clubhouse.
Friday, April 7 - Sunday, April 9, 2023
Anime Boston
Anime Boston
Sunday, April 9, 2023 • 12:00 Noon to 10:00pm
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! Proof of COVID vaccination is required. Attendance will be limited. RSVP is required: gaming-coordinator@nesfa.org (Note: Masks optional; This event may be canceled if CDC COVID risk is too high.) Canopy-Tent available for people to have meals, snacks, and beverages outdoors At the clubhouse.
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! Proof of COVID vaccination is required. Attendance will be limited. RSVP is required: gaming-coordinator@nesfa.org (Note: Masks optional; This event may be canceled if CDC COVID risk is too high.) Canopy-Tent available for people to have meals, snacks, and beverages outdoors At the clubhouse.
Monday, April 10, 2023 • 8:00pm to 10:30pm
NESFA Writes (virtual) A Maker Space for Making Fiction (or nonfiction) -8pm - 8:15pm - Group Chat -8:15 - 9pm - Breakout for Writing -9pm - 9:15pm - Group Chat -9:15 - 10pm - Breakout for Writing -10pm - 10:30pm(ish) - Group Chat
NESFA Writes (virtual) A Maker Space for Making Fiction (or nonfiction) -8pm - 8:15pm - Group Chat -8:15 - 9pm - Breakout for Writing -9pm - 9:15pm - Group Chat -9:15 - 10pm - Breakout for Writing -10pm - 10:30pm(ish) - Group Chat
Saturday, April 15, 2023 • 8:00pm to 10:30pm
Dr. Who meet up & social We're masking, checking vaccination status, and the event is indoors. If you would like to volunteer for this event, then please let Michael Rasnick know at: gaming-coordinator@nesfa.org At the clubhouse.
Dr. Who meet up & social We're masking, checking vaccination status, and the event is indoors. If you would like to volunteer for this event, then please let Michael Rasnick know at: gaming-coordinator@nesfa.org At the clubhouse.
Sunday, April 16, 2023 • 2:00pm to whenever
NESFA Business Meeting The meeting will be held online or possibly hybrid, if we return to the clubhouse.
NESFA Business Meeting The meeting will be held online or possibly hybrid, if we return to the clubhouse.
Monday, April 17, 2023 • 8:00pm to 10:30pm
NESFA Writes (virtual) A Maker Space for Making Fiction (or nonfiction) -8pm - 8:15pm - Group Chat -8:15 - 9pm - Breakout for Writing -9pm - 9:15pm - Group Chat -9:15 - 10pm - Breakout for Writing -10pm - 10:30pm(ish) - Group Chat
NESFA Writes (virtual) A Maker Space for Making Fiction (or nonfiction) -8pm - 8:15pm - Group Chat -8:15 - 9pm - Breakout for Writing -9pm - 9:15pm - Group Chat -9:15 - 10pm - Breakout for Writing -10pm - 10:30pm(ish) - Group Chat
Tuesday, April 18, 2023 • 7:00pm to 10:00pm
The Somerville Sci-Fi/Fantasy Reading Group Book: The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde
The Somerville Sci-Fi/Fantasy Reading Group Book: The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde
This meeting may be held online or may be a hybrid if we return to the Clubhouse.
Friday, April 21 - Sunday, April 23, 2023
New England Folk Festival in Marlborough, MA
New England Folk Festival in Marlborough, MA
Friday, April 21 - Monday, April 24, 2023
Costume-Con 39 in San Jose, CA
Costume-Con 39 in San Jose, CA
Sunday, April 23, 2023 • 12:00 Noon to 10:00pm
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! Proof of COVID vaccination is required. Attendance will be limited. RSVP is required: gaming-coordinator@nesfa.org (Note: Mask required; This event may be canceled if CDC COVID risk is too high..) Canopy-Tent available for people to have meals, snacks, and beverages outdoors At the clubhouse.
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! Proof of COVID vaccination is required. Attendance will be limited. RSVP is required: gaming-coordinator@nesfa.org (Note: Mask required; This event may be canceled if CDC COVID risk is too high..) Canopy-Tent available for people to have meals, snacks, and beverages outdoors At the clubhouse.
Monday, April 24, 2023 • 8:00pm to 10:30pm
NESFA Writes (virtual) A Maker Space for Making Fiction (or nonfiction) -8pm - 8:15pm - Group Chat -8:15 - 9pm - Breakout for Writing -9pm - 9:15pm - Group Chat -9:15 - 10pm - Breakout for Writing -10pm - 10:30pm(ish) - Group Chat
NESFA Writes (virtual) A Maker Space for Making Fiction (or nonfiction) -8pm - 8:15pm - Group Chat -8:15 - 9pm - Breakout for Writing -9pm - 9:15pm - Group Chat -9:15 - 10pm - Breakout for Writing -10pm - 10:30pm(ish) - Group Chat
Friday, April 28 - Sunday, April 30, 2023
HELIOsphere 2023 in Piscataway, NJ
HELIOsphere 2023 in Piscataway, NJ
Sunday, April 30, 2023 • 12:00 Noon to 10:00pm
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! Proof of COVID vaccination is required. Attendance will be limited. RSVP is required: gaming-coordinator@nesfa.org (Note: Masks optional; This event may be canceled if CDC COVID risk is too high.) Canopy-Tent available for people to have meals, snacks, and beverages outdoors At the clubhouse.
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! Proof of COVID vaccination is required. Attendance will be limited. RSVP is required: gaming-coordinator@nesfa.org (Note: Masks optional; This event may be canceled if CDC COVID risk is too high.) Canopy-Tent available for people to have meals, snacks, and beverages outdoors At the clubhouse.
Monday, May 1, 2023 • 8:00pm to 10:30pm
NESFA Writes (virtual) A Maker Space for Making Fiction (or nonfiction) -8pm - 8:15pm - Group Chat -8:15 - 9pm - Breakout for Writing -9pm - 9:15pm - Group Chat -9:15 - 10pm - Breakout for Writing -10pm - 10:30pm(ish) - Group Chat
NESFA Writes (virtual) A Maker Space for Making Fiction (or nonfiction) -8pm - 8:15pm - Group Chat -8:15 - 9pm - Breakout for Writing -9pm - 9:15pm - Group Chat -9:15 - 10pm - Breakout for Writing -10pm - 10:30pm(ish) - Group Chat
Sunday, May 7, 2023 • 12:00 Noon to 10:00pm
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! Proof of COVID vaccination is required. Attendance will be limited. RSVP is required: gaming-coordinator@nesfa.org (Note: Masks required; This event may be canceled if CDC COVID risk is too high.) Canopy-Tent available for people to have meals, snacks, and beverages outdoors At the clubhouse.
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! Proof of COVID vaccination is required. Attendance will be limited. RSVP is required: gaming-coordinator@nesfa.org (Note: Masks required; This event may be canceled if CDC COVID risk is too high.) Canopy-Tent available for people to have meals, snacks, and beverages outdoors At the clubhouse.
Monday, May 8, 2023 • 8:00pm to 10:30pm
NESFA Writes (virtual) A Maker Space for Making Fiction (or nonfiction) -8pm - 8:15pm - Group Chat -8:15 - 9pm - Breakout for Writing -9pm - 9:15pm - Group Chat -9:15 - 10pm - Breakout for Writing -10pm - 10:30pm(ish) - Group Chat
NESFA Writes (virtual) A Maker Space for Making Fiction (or nonfiction) -8pm - 8:15pm - Group Chat -8:15 - 9pm - Breakout for Writing -9pm - 9:15pm - Group Chat -9:15 - 10pm - Breakout for Writing -10pm - 10:30pm(ish) - Group Chat
Sunday, May 14, 2023 • 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.
Monday, May 15, 2023 • 8:00pm to 10:30pm
NESFA Writes (virtual) A Maker Space for Making Fiction (or nonfiction) -8pm - 8:15pm - Group Chat -8:15 - 9pm - Breakout for Writing -9pm - 9:15pm - Group Chat -9:15 - 10pm - Breakout for Writing -10pm - 10:30pm(ish) - Group Chat
NESFA Writes (virtual) A Maker Space for Making Fiction (or nonfiction) -8pm - 8:15pm - Group Chat -8:15 - 9pm - Breakout for Writing -9pm - 9:15pm - Group Chat -9:15 - 10pm - Breakout for Writing -10pm - 10:30pm(ish) - Group Chat
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 • 7:00pm to 10:00pm
The Somerville Sci-Fi/Fantasy Reading Group Book: An Alien Heat by Michael Moorcock
The Somerville Sci-Fi/Fantasy Reading Group Book: An Alien Heat by Michael Moorcock
This meeting may be held online or may be a hybrid if we return to the Clubhouse.
Sunday, May 21, 2023 • 12:00 Noon to 10:00pm
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! Proof of COVID vaccination is required. Attendance will be limited. RSVP is required: gaming-coordinator@nesfa.org (Note: Mask optional; This event may be canceled if CDC COVID risk is too high.) Canopy-Tent available for people to have meals, snacks, and beverages outdoors At the clubhouse.
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! Proof of COVID vaccination is required. Attendance will be limited. RSVP is required: gaming-coordinator@nesfa.org (Note: Mask optional; This event may be canceled if CDC COVID risk is too high.) Canopy-Tent available for people to have meals, snacks, and beverages outdoors At the clubhouse.
Monday, May 22, 2023 • 8:00pm to 10:30pm
NESFA Writes (virtual) A Maker Space for Making Fiction (or nonfiction) -8pm - 8:15pm - Group Chat -8:15 - 9pm - Breakout for Writing -9pm - 9:15pm - Group Chat -9:15 - 10pm - Breakout for Writing -10pm - 10:30pm(ish) - Group Chat
NESFA Writes (virtual) A Maker Space for Making Fiction (or nonfiction) -8pm - 8:15pm - Group Chat -8:15 - 9pm - Breakout for Writing -9pm - 9:15pm - Group Chat -9:15 - 10pm - Breakout for Writing -10pm - 10:30pm(ish) - Group Chat
Friday, May 26 - Monday, May 29, 2023
Balticon 57 in Baltimore, MD
Balticon 57 in Baltimore, MD
Friday, May 26 - Sunday, May 28, 2023
Anime North in Toronto, ON, Canada
Anime North in Toronto, ON, Canada
Sunday, May 28, 2023 • 12:00 Noon to 10:00pm
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! Proof of COVID vaccination is required. Attendance will be limited. RSVP is required: gaming-coordinator@nesfa.org (Note: Masks required; This event may be canceled if CDC COVID risk is too high.) Canopy-Tent available for people to have meals, snacks, and beverages outdoors At the clubhouse.
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! Proof of COVID vaccination is required. Attendance will be limited. RSVP is required: gaming-coordinator@nesfa.org (Note: Masks required; This event may be canceled if CDC COVID risk is too high.) Canopy-Tent available for people to have meals, snacks, and beverages outdoors At the clubhouse.
Monday, May 29, 2023 • 8:00pm to 10:30pm
NESFA Writes (virtual) A Maker Space for Making Fiction (or nonfiction) -8pm - 8:15pm - Group Chat -8:15 - 9pm - Breakout for Writing -9pm - 9:15pm - Group Chat -9:15 - 10pm - Breakout for Writing -10pm - 10:30pm(ish) - Group Chat
NESFA Writes (virtual) A Maker Space for Making Fiction (or nonfiction) -8pm - 8:15pm - Group Chat -8:15 - 9pm - Breakout for Writing -9pm - 9:15pm - Group Chat -9:15 - 10pm - Breakout for Writing -10pm - 10:30pm(ish) - Group Chat
Sunday, June 11, 2023 • 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.
Tuesday, June 20, 2023 • 7:00pm to 10:00pm
The Somerville Sci-Fi/Fantasy Reading Group Book: The Library of the Unwritten by A. J. Hackwith
The Somerville Sci-Fi/Fantasy Reading Group Book: The Library of the Unwritten by A. J. Hackwith
This meeting may be held online or may be a hybrid if we return to the Clubhouse.
Sunday, July 9, 2023 • 2:00pm to whenever
NESFA Business Meeting The meeting will be held online or possibly hybrid, if we return to the clubhouse.
NESFA Business Meeting The meeting will be held online or possibly hybrid, if we return to the clubhouse.
Thursday, July 20 - Sunday, July 23, 2023
NASFiC 2023: Pemmi-con 2023 Pemmi-con 2023 - The 15th North American Science Fiction Convention, 20-23 July 2023 at the Delta Hotels Winnipeg and the RBC Convention Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
NASFiC 2023: Pemmi-con 2023 Pemmi-con 2023 - The 15th North American Science Fiction Convention, 20-23 July 2023 at the Delta Hotels Winnipeg and the RBC Convention Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Sunday, August 13, 2023 • 2:00pm to whenever
NESFA Business Meeting The meeting will be held online or possibly hybrid, if we return to the clubhouse.
NESFA Business Meeting The meeting will be held online or possibly hybrid, if we return to the clubhouse.
Monday, September 4, 2023 • 3:00pm to 7:30pm
NESFA Picnic at The Shelter (a covered area with 6 grills and 8 tables) at Larz Anderson Park in Brookline.
NESFA Picnic at The Shelter (a covered area with 6 grills and 8 tables) at Larz Anderson Park in Brookline.
Note that neither dogs nor hibachis are allowed in this area.
All fans are welcome. NESFA will provide the basics: hamburgers, hot dogs, buns, condiments, and fire; bring something to share.
There is a link for directions to the park on the same webpage.
Friday, September 8 - Sunday, September 10, 2023
Albacon 2023 in Clifton Park, NY
Albacon 2023 in Clifton Park, NY
Friday, September 29, 2023 - Sunday, October 1, 2023
Capclave in Rockville, MD.
Capclave in Rockville, MD.
Friday, October 13 - Sunday, October 15, 2023
MCFI Relaxacon in Dennisport, MA at the Corsair and Cross Rip Hotels
MCFI Relaxacon in Dennisport, MA at the Corsair and Cross Rip Hotels
Wednesday, October 18 - Sunday, October 22, 2023
81st World Science Fiction Convention in Chengdu, China
81st World Science Fiction Convention in Chengdu, China
Sunday, November 5, 2023 • 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 17 - Sunday, November 19, 2023
Philcon 2023 in Cherry Hill, NJ
Philcon 2023 in Cherry Hill, NJ
Friday, December 1 - Sunday, December 3, 2023
Smofcon 40 in Providence, RI
Smofcon 40 in Providence, RI
Friday, February 9 - Sunday, February 11, 2024
Boskone 61 Westin Boston Seaport District
Guest of Honor: TBD
Official Artist: TBD
Special Guest: TBD
Musical Guest: TBD
Hal Clement Science Guest: TBD
NESFA Press Guest: TBD
Boskone 61 Westin Boston Seaport District
Guest of Honor: TBD
Official Artist: TBD
Special Guest: TBD
Musical Guest: TBD
Hal Clement Science Guest: TBD
NESFA Press Guest: TBD
Sunday, March 10, 2024 • 2:00am to 3:00am
beginning of daylight saving time 2 am EST, beginning of daylight saving time; set clocks forward to 3 am EDT.
beginning of daylight saving time 2 am EST, beginning of daylight saving time; set clocks forward to 3 am EDT.
Monday, April 8, 2024
solar eclipse Totality will be visible in parts of New England (northern Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine), weather permitting
solar eclipse Totality will be visible in parts of New England (northern Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine), weather permitting
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.
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.
