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.
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.
In 2020, upcoming dumpster pickup dates are Jan 6 & 21, Feb 3 & 18, Mar 2, 16 & 30, Apr 13 & 27, May 11 & 26, June 8 & 22.
The clubhouse will be cleaned by professional cleaners on the first Friday of every month.
Please schedule your activities so as not to interfere with their work.
In 2020, upcoming clubhouse cleaning dates are Jan 3, Feb 7, Mar 6, Apr 3, May 1, Jun 5.
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Monday, January 27, 2020 • 7:00pm to 10:00pm
NESFA Writes A Maker Space for Making Fiction At the clubhouse.
NESFA Writes A Maker Space for Making Fiction At the clubhouse.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020 • 4:00pm to whenever
Badge Making for Boskone (continued) At the clubhouse.
Badge Making for Boskone (continued) At the clubhouse.
Saturday, February 1, 2020 • 11:00am to whenever
Work session: A/V equipment care preparation of A/V electronic equipment for Boskone At the clubhouse.
Work session: A/V equipment care preparation of A/V electronic equipment for Boskone At the clubhouse.
Sunday, February 2, 2020 • 12:00 Noon to whenever
Boskone and NESFA Business Meetings Noon and 2 pm (maybe a bit later), respectively At the clubhouse.
Boskone and NESFA Business Meetings Noon and 2 pm (maybe a bit later), respectively At the clubhouse.
Monday, February 3, 2020 • 7:00pm to 10:00pm
NESFA Writes A Maker Space for Making Fiction At the clubhouse.
NESFA Writes A Maker Space for Making Fiction At the clubhouse.
Wednesday, February 5, 2020 • 4:00pm to whenever
Badge Making for Boskone (continued) At the clubhouse.
Badge Making for Boskone (continued) At the clubhouse.
Friday, February 7, 2020 • 7:00pm to 10:00pm
NESFA Reading Group Book: The City of Brass by S. A. Chakraborty At the clubhouse.
NESFA Reading Group Book: The City of Brass by S. A. Chakraborty At the clubhouse.
Saturday, February 8, 2020 • 12:00 Midnight
Boskone online registration stops
Boskone online registration stops
Sunday, February 9, 2020 • 1:00pm to whenever
Boskone Work Session Whatever is needed for Boskone -- usually at least Area logistics preparations and badge lamination. This time we also hand number all the GoH books. At the clubhouse.
Boskone Work Session Whatever is needed for Boskone -- usually at least Area logistics preparations and badge lamination. This time we also hand number all the GoH books. At the clubhouse.
Monday, February 10, 2020 • 7:00pm to 10:00pm
NESFA Writes A Maker Space for Making Fiction At the clubhouse.
NESFA Writes A Maker Space for Making Fiction At the clubhouse.
Wednesday, February 12, 2020 • 6:00pm to whenever
Truck Loading Emptying the clubhouse into a truck. There will be pizza. At the clubhouse.
Truck Loading Emptying the clubhouse into a truck. There will be pizza. At the clubhouse.
Wednesday, February 12, 2020 • 7:00pm to 9:00pm
IM collation Collate, fold, seal and label the February Business meeting's IM. (While others are filling the truck for Boskone 57.) At the clubhouse.
IM collation Collate, fold, seal and label the February Business meeting's IM. (While others are filling the truck for Boskone 57.) At the clubhouse.
Thursday, February 13, 2020 • 3:00pm to whenever
Truck Unloading at the Hotel Emptying the truck into the Westin. (Could start after 3PM, depending on the Westin.) Boskone setup
Truck Unloading at the Hotel Emptying the truck into the Westin. (Could start after 3PM, depending on the Westin.) Boskone setup
Friday, February 14 - Sunday, February 16, 2020
Boskone 57 at the Westin Waterfront in Boston, MA
Boskone 57 at the Westin Waterfront in Boston, MA
Friday, February 14 - Sunday, February 16, 2020
Katsucon 2020 in National Harbor, MD
Katsucon 2020 in National Harbor, MD
Sunday, February 16, 2020 • 3:00pm to whenever
Truck Loading at Hotel Emptying Boskone 57 into a truck.
Truck Loading at Hotel Emptying Boskone 57 into a truck.
Monday, February 17, 2020 • 12:00 Noon to whenever
Truck Unloading This time varies based on availability of primary helpers. Call the clubhouse to find out when and if you should come help. At the clubhouse.
Truck Unloading This time varies based on availability of primary helpers. Call the clubhouse to find out when and if you should come help. At the clubhouse.
Monday, February 17, 2020 • 7:00pm to 10:00pm
NESFA Writes A Maker Space for Making Fiction At the clubhouse.
NESFA Writes A Maker Space for Making Fiction At the clubhouse.
Tuesday, February 18, 2020 • 7:00pm to 10:00pm
The Book Shop Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club Book: Embassytown by China Miéville At the clubhouse.
The Book Shop Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club Book: Embassytown by China Miéville At the clubhouse.
Thursday, February 20 - Sunday, February 23, 2020
Anthro New England in Boston, MA
Anthro New England in Boston, MA
Thursday, February 20 - Sunday, February 23, 2020
TotalCon in Marlborough, MA
TotalCon in Marlborough, MA
Friday, February 21 - Sunday, February 23, 2020
Farpoint 27 in Hunt Valley, MD
Farpoint 27 in Hunt Valley, MD
Monday, February 24, 2020 • 7:00pm to 10:00pm
NESFA Writes A Maker Space for Making Fiction At the clubhouse.
NESFA Writes A Maker Space for Making Fiction At the clubhouse.
Thursday, February 27, 2020 - Sunday, March 1, 2020
Intercon T in Warwick, RI
Intercon T in Warwick, RI
Monday, March 2, 2020 • 7:00pm to 10:00pm
NESFA Writes A Maker Space for Making Fiction At the clubhouse.
NESFA Writes A Maker Space for Making Fiction At the clubhouse.
Friday, March 6, 2020 • 7:00pm to 10:00pm
NESFA Reading Group Book: Double Star by Robert A. Heinlein At the clubhouse.
NESFA Reading Group Book: Double Star by Robert A. Heinlein At the clubhouse.
Sunday, March 8, 2020 • 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.
Sunday, March 8, 2020 • 1:00pm to 6:00pm
Boskone 57 Debriefing Debriefing the Boskone we ran. At the clubhouse.
Boskone 57 Debriefing Debriefing the Boskone we ran. At the clubhouse.
Monday, March 9, 2020 • 7:00pm to 10:00pm
NESFA Writes A Maker Space for Making Fiction At the clubhouse.
NESFA Writes A Maker Space for Making Fiction At the clubhouse.
Wednesday, March 11, 2020 • 7:00pm to 9:00pm
IM collation Collate, fold, seal and label the March Business meeting's IM. At the clubhouse.
IM collation Collate, fold, seal and label the March Business meeting's IM. At the clubhouse.
Friday, March 13 - Monday, March 16, 2020
Costume-Con 38 in Montréal, ON, Canada.
Costume-Con 38 in Montréal, ON, Canada.
Friday, March 13 - Sunday, March 15, 2020
Corflu 37 in College Station, TX.
Corflu 37 in College Station, TX.
Monday, March 16, 2020 • 7:00pm to 10:00pm
NESFA Writes A Maker Space for Making Fiction At the clubhouse.
NESFA Writes A Maker Space for Making Fiction At the clubhouse.
Tuesday, March 17, 2020 • 7:00pm to 10:00pm
The Book Shop Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club Book: Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir At the clubhouse.
The Book Shop Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club Book: Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir At the clubhouse.
Monday, March 23, 2020 • 7:00pm to 10:00pm
NESFA Writes A Maker Space for Making Fiction At the clubhouse.
NESFA Writes A Maker Space for Making Fiction At the clubhouse.
Monday, March 30, 2020 • 7:00pm to 10:00pm
NESFA Writes A Maker Space for Making Fiction At the clubhouse.
NESFA Writes A Maker Space for Making Fiction At the clubhouse.
Friday, April 3 - Sunday, April 5, 2020
HELIOsphere 2020
HELIOsphere 2020
Friday, April 3, 2020 • 7:00pm to 10:00pm
NESFA Reading Group Book: The Light Brigade by Kameron Hurley At the clubhouse.
NESFA Reading Group Book: The Light Brigade by Kameron Hurley At the clubhouse.
Monday, April 6, 2020 • 7:00pm to 10:00pm
NESFA Writes A Maker Space for Making Fiction At the clubhouse.
NESFA Writes A Maker Space for Making Fiction At the clubhouse.
Friday, April 10 - Sunday, April 12, 2020
Anime Boston in Boston, MA.
Anime Boston in Boston, MA.
Friday, April 10 - Monday, April 13, 2020
Concentric: Eastercon 2020 in Birmingham, UK
Concentric: Eastercon 2020 in Birmingham, UK
Friday, April 10 - Sunday, April 12, 2020
Minicon 55 in St Louis Park, MN.
Minicon 55 in St Louis Park, MN.
Monday, April 13, 2020 • 7:00pm to 10:00pm
NESFA Writes A Maker Space for Making Fiction At the clubhouse.
NESFA Writes A Maker Space for Making Fiction At the clubhouse.
Monday, April 20, 2020 • 7:00pm to 10:00pm
NESFA Writes A Maker Space for Making Fiction At the clubhouse.
NESFA Writes A Maker Space for Making Fiction At the clubhouse.
Tuesday, April 21, 2020 • 7:00pm to 10:00pm
The Book Shop Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club Book: TBD At the clubhouse.
The Book Shop Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club Book: TBD At the clubhouse.
Friday, April 24 - Sunday, April 26, 2020
RavenCon in Williamsburg, VA
RavenCon in Williamsburg, VA
Friday, April 24 - Sunday, April 26, 2020
FILKONtario 30 in Markham, ON, Canada
FILKONtario 30 in Markham, ON, Canada
Monday, April 27, 2020 • 7:00pm to 10:00pm
NESFA Writes A Maker Space for Making Fiction At the clubhouse.
NESFA Writes A Maker Space for Making Fiction At the clubhouse.
Wednesday, April 29, 2020 • 7:00pm to 9:00pm
IM collation Collate, fold, seal and label the April Business meeting's IM. At the clubhouse.
IM collation Collate, fold, seal and label the April Business meeting's IM. At the clubhouse.
Friday, May 1, 2020 • 7:00pm to 10:00pm
NESFA Reading Group Book: Cat's Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut At the clubhouse.
NESFA Reading Group Book: Cat's Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut At the clubhouse.
Monday, May 4, 2020 • 7:00pm to 10:00pm
NESFA Writes A Maker Space for Making Fiction At the clubhouse.
NESFA Writes A Maker Space for Making Fiction At the clubhouse.
Friday, May 8 - Sunday, May 10, 2020
Marcon in Columbus, OH.
Marcon in Columbus, OH.
Monday, May 11, 2020 • 7:00pm to 10:00pm
NESFA Writes A Maker Space for Making Fiction At the clubhouse.
NESFA Writes A Maker Space for Making Fiction At the clubhouse.
Friday, May 15 - Sunday, May 17, 2020
Nauticon in Provincetown, MA.
Nauticon in Provincetown, MA.
Tuesday, May 19, 2020 • 7:00pm to 10:00pm
The Book Shop Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club Book: TBD At the clubhouse.
The Book Shop Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club Book: TBD At the clubhouse.
Wednesday, May 20, 2020 • 7:00pm to 9:00pm
IM collation Collate, fold, seal and label the May Annual Business meeting's IM. At the clubhouse.
IM collation Collate, fold, seal and label the May Annual Business meeting's IM. At the clubhouse.
Friday, May 22 - Monday, May 25, 2020
Balticon 54 in Baltimore, MD
Balticon 54 in Baltimore, MD
Friday, May 22 - Monday, May 25, 2020
WisCon 44 in Madison, WI
WisCon 44 in Madison, WI
Friday, May 22 - Sunday, May 24, 2020
ConQuesT 51 in Kansas City, MO.
ConQuesT 51 in Kansas City, MO.
Friday, May 22 - Sunday, May 24, 2020
Anime North in Toronto, ON, Canada
Anime North in Toronto, ON, Canada
Friday, May 22 - Monday, May 25, 2020
Baycon 2020 in San Mateo, CA.
Baycon 2020 in San Mateo, CA.
Friday, May 29 - Sunday, May 31, 2020
ConCarolinas in Charlotte, NC
ConCarolinas in Charlotte, NC
Friday, June 5, 2020 • 7:00pm to 10:00pm
NESFA Reading Group Book: Hammers on Bone by Cassandra Khaw At the clubhouse.
NESFA Reading Group Book: Hammers on Bone by Cassandra Khaw At the clubhouse.
Friday, June 12 - Sunday, June 14, 2020
AnimeNEXT 2020 in Atlantic City, NJ
AnimeNEXT 2020 in Atlantic City, NJ
Friday, June 19 - Sunday, June 21, 2020
Fourth Street Fantasy in St. Louis Park, MN
Fourth Street Fantasy in St. Louis Park, MN
Thursday, June 25 - Sunday, June 28, 2020
PortConMaine 2020 in Portland, ME
PortConMaine 2020 in Portland, ME
Thursday, July 2 - Sunday, July 5, 2020
Anthrocon 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA
Anthrocon 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA
Friday, July 3 - Sunday, July 5, 2020
InConJunction in Indianapolis, IN
InConJunction in Indianapolis, IN
Thursday, July 9 - Sunday, July 12, 2020
ConnectiCon XVIII in Hartford, CT
ConnectiCon XVIII in Hartford, CT
Thursday, July 9 - Sunday, July 12, 2020
Readercon 31 in Quincy, MA
Readercon 31 in Quincy, MA
Friday, July 10 - Sunday, July 12, 2020
Shore Leave in Hunt Valley, MD
Shore Leave in Hunt Valley, MD
Friday, July 17 - Sunday, July 19, 2020
ConGregate 2020 in Winston-Salem, NC
ConGregate 2020 in Winston-Salem, NC
Thursday, July 23 - Sunday, July 26, 2020
Comic-Con International 2020: San Diego in San Diego, CA
Comic-Con International 2020: San Diego in San Diego, CA
Friday, July 24 - Sunday, July 26, 2020
Confluence in Pittsburgh, PA
Confluence in Pittsburgh, PA
Wednesday, July 29, 2020 - Sunday, August 2, 2020
CoNZealand the 78th World Science Fiction Convention, in Wellington, New Zealand.
CoNZealand the 78th World Science Fiction Convention, in Wellington, New Zealand.
Friday, July 31, 2020 - Sunday, August 2, 2020
Otakon in Washington, DC
Otakon in Washington, DC
Friday, August 7 - Sunday, August 9, 2020
FanExpo Boston in Boston, MA
FanExpo Boston in Boston, MA
Friday, August 28 - Sunday, August 30, 2020
Bubonicon 52 in Albuquerque, NM
Bubonicon 52 in Albuquerque, NM
Thursday, September 3 - Monday, September 7, 2020
Dragon Con in Atlanta, GA
Dragon Con in Atlanta, GA
Monday, September 7, 2020 • 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 18 - Sunday, September 20, 2020
FenCon XVII in Irving (DWF airport), TX.
FenCon XVII in Irving (DWF airport), TX.
Saturday, September 19 - Sunday, September 20, 2020
Granite State Comicon in Manchester, NH
Granite State Comicon in Manchester, NH
Thursday, October 15 - Sunday, October 18, 2020
Bouchercon 2020 in Sacramento, California
Bouchercon 2020 in Sacramento, California
Friday, October 16 - Sunday, October 18, 2020
Capclave 2020 in Rockville, MD.
Capclave 2020 in Rockville, MD.
Wednesday, October 21 - Sunday, October 25, 2020
IlluxCon in Reading, PA.
IlluxCon in Reading, PA.
Thursday, October 29, 2020 - Sunday, November 1, 2020
World Fantasy Convention 2020 in Salt Lake City, UT
World Fantasy Convention 2020 in Salt Lake City, UT
Friday, October 30, 2020 - Sunday, November 1, 2020
DerpyCon 2020 in New Brunswick, NJ
DerpyCon 2020 in New Brunswick, NJ
Friday, November 6 - Sunday, November 8, 2020
Rhode Island Comic Con in Providence, RI
Rhode Island Comic Con in Providence, RI
Wednesday, August 25 - Sunday, August 29, 2021
DisCon III the 79th World Science Fiction Convention, in Washington, DC, USA
DisCon III the 79th World Science Fiction Convention, in Washington, DC, USA
Thursday, November 4 - Sunday, November 7, 2021
World Fantasy Convention 2021 in Montréal, ON, Canada.
World Fantasy Convention 2021 in Montréal, ON, Canada.
