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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.
Upcoming dumpster pickup dates are Sep 16 & 30, Oct 14 & 28, Nov 11 & 25 and Dec 9 & 23 in 2019. In 2020, there will be dumpster pickups on Jan 6 & 21, Feb 3 & 18, Mar 2, 16 & 30.
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.
Upcoming clubhouse cleaning dates are Sep 6, Oct 4, Nov 1 and Dec 6 in 2019. In 2020, there will be clubhouse cleaning on Jan 3, Feb 7, Mar 6.
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Friday, September 13 - Sunday, September 29, 2019
The Big E Eastern States Exposition at Storrowton Village, in West Springfield, MA.
The Big E Eastern States Exposition at Storrowton Village, in West Springfield, MA.
Friday, September 20 - Sunday, September 22, 2019
FenCon XVI in Irving (DWF airport), TX.
FenCon XVI in Irving (DWF airport), TX.
Friday, September 20 - Sunday, September 22, 2019
Another Anime Convention 2019 in Chelmsford, MA
Another Anime Convention 2019 in Chelmsford, MA
Sunday, September 22, 2019 • 3:00am to 4:30am
Alien Adornment Maggie Schpak, longtime Star Trek prop jewelry maker, will be making a rare appearance to discuss behind-the-scenes process and stories of her life creating character adornment for the Star Trek series and movies, beginning in the 1960s. Note that this is a fundraising (ticket) event at Arts At the Armory in Somerville, MA.
Alien Adornment Maggie Schpak, longtime Star Trek prop jewelry maker, will be making a rare appearance to discuss behind-the-scenes process and stories of her life creating character adornment for the Star Trek series and movies, beginning in the 1960s. Note that this is a fundraising (ticket) event at Arts At the Armory in Somerville, MA.
Wednesday, September 25, 2019 • 10:00pm
FN nominations close
FN nominations close
Thursday, September 26, 2019 • 7:00pm
More Than ‘Just Uhura’ Dr. Margaret Weitekamp from the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum explores the impact of Lt. Uhura on American culture and society. The event is free and open to the public, but advanced registration is required. At Framingham State University
More Than ‘Just Uhura’ Dr. Margaret Weitekamp from the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum explores the impact of Lt. Uhura on American culture and society. The event is free and open to the public, but advanced registration is required. At Framingham State University
Friday, September 27 - Sunday, September 29, 2019
Falcon 2019 in Stamford, CT.
Falcon 2019 in Stamford, CT.
Friday, October 4, 2019 • 7:00pm to 10:00pm
NESFA Reading Group Book: Red Moon by Kim Stanley Robinson At the clubhouse.
NESFA Reading Group Book: Red Moon by Kim Stanley Robinson At the clubhouse.
Friday, October 4 - Sunday, October 6, 2019
Monster-Mania Con 44 in Hunt Valley, MD.
Monster-Mania Con 44 in Hunt Valley, MD.
Friday, October 4 - Sunday, October 6, 2019
Archon 43 in Collinsville, IL.
Archon 43 in Collinsville, IL.
Sunday, October 13, 2019 • 1:00pm to whenever
Boskone and NESFA Business Meetings 1pm and 2 pm, respectively At the clubhouse.
Boskone and NESFA Business Meetings 1pm and 2 pm, respectively At the clubhouse.
Tuesday, October 15, 2019 • 7:00pm to 10:00pm
The Book Shop Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club Book: The Curse of Chalion by Lois McMaster Bujold At the clubhouse.
The Book Shop Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club Book: The Curse of Chalion by Lois McMaster Bujold At the clubhouse.
Friday, October 18 - Sunday, October 20, 2019
Capclave 2019 in Rockville, MD.
Capclave 2019 in Rockville, MD.
Friday, October 18 - Sunday, October 20, 2019
Bakuretsu Con 2019 in Colchester, VT.
Bakuretsu Con 2019 in Colchester, VT.
Saturday, October 19, 2019 • 10:00am to 5:00pm
Boston Book Festival in Copley Square, Boston, MA. NESFA will have a booth.
Boston Book Festival in Copley Square, Boston, MA. NESFA will have a booth.
Wednesday, October 23 - Sunday, October 27, 2019
IlluxCon XIII in Reading, PA.
IlluxCon XIII in Reading, PA.
Friday, October 25 - Sunday, October 27, 2019
DerpyCon 2019 in Morristown, NJ
DerpyCon 2019 in Morristown, NJ
Friday, October 25 - Sunday, October 27, 2019
Furpocalypse in Cromwell, CT
Furpocalypse in Cromwell, CT
Sunday, October 27, 2019 • 4:00pm to 8:00pm
NESFA Halloween party and the October Other Meeting. At the clubhouse.
NESFA Halloween party and the October Other Meeting. At the clubhouse.
Sunday, October 27, 2019 • 8:00pm
FN voting closes
FN voting closes
Thursday, October 31, 2019 - Sunday, November 3, 2019
Bouchercon 2019 in Dallas, TX
Bouchercon 2019 in Dallas, TX
Thursday, October 31, 2019 - Sunday, November 3, 2019
World Fantasy Convention 2019 in Los Angeles, CA
World Fantasy Convention 2019 in Los Angeles, CA
Friday, November 1, 2019 • 7:00pm to 10:00pm
NESFA Reading Group Book: The Player of Games by Iain Banks At the clubhouse.
NESFA Reading Group Book: The Player of Games by Iain Banks At the clubhouse.
Friday, November 1 - Sunday, November 3, 2019
Anime USA 2019 in Washington, DC
Anime USA 2019 in Washington, DC
Friday, November 1 - Sunday, November 3, 2019
Rhode Island Comic Con in Providence, RI
Rhode Island Comic Con in Providence, RI
Sunday, November 3, 2019 • 2:00am
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.
Tuesday, November 5, 2019 • 7:30pm
tentative Fellowship Banquet somewhere within fifty miles of Somerville, MA
tentative Fellowship Banquet somewhere within fifty miles of Somerville, MA
Friday, November 8 - Sunday, November 10, 2019
TusCon 46 in Tucson, AZ
TusCon 46 in Tucson, AZ
Friday, November 8 - Sunday, November 10, 2019
Crime Bake 2019 in Woburn, MA.
Crime Bake 2019 in Woburn, MA.
Friday, November 8 - Sunday, November 10, 2019
Philcon in Cherry Hill, NJ.
Philcon in Cherry Hill, NJ.
Monday, November 11, 2019 • 7:30am to 1:00pm
Transit of Mercury A transit occurs when Mercury passes directly in front of the sun. At such times, Mercury can been seen through telescopes with solar filters as a small black dot crossing the sun’s face.
Transit of Mercury A transit occurs when Mercury passes directly in front of the sun. At such times, Mercury can been seen through telescopes with solar filters as a small black dot crossing the sun’s face.
Sunday, November 17, 2019 • 1:00pm to whenever
Boskone and NESFA Business Meetings 1pm and 2 pm, respectively At the clubhouse.
Boskone and NESFA Business Meetings 1pm and 2 pm, respectively At the clubhouse.
Tuesday, November 19, 2019 • 7:00pm to 10:00pm
The Book Shop Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club Book: Use of Weapons by Iain M. Banks At the clubhouse.
The Book Shop Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club Book: Use of Weapons by Iain M. Banks At the clubhouse.
Wednesday, November 27, 2019 • 7:00pm
IM collation Tentative. May be moved to avoid holiday. At the clubhouse.
IM collation Tentative. May be moved to avoid holiday. At the clubhouse.
Friday, November 29, 2019 - Sunday, December 1, 2019
Loscon in Los Angeles, CA.
Loscon in Los Angeles, CA.
Friday, November 29, 2019 - Sunday, December 1, 2019
Chessiecon 2019 in Timonium, MD
Chessiecon 2019 in Timonium, MD
Sunday, December 1, 2019 • 12:00 Noon to whenever
Turkey Fest Movie Days continued At the clubhouse.
Turkey Fest Movie Days continued At the clubhouse.
Friday, December 6, 2019 • 7:00pm to 10:00pm
NESFA Reading Group Book: The Pride of Chanur by C. J. Cherryh At the clubhouse.
NESFA Reading Group Book: The Pride of Chanur by C. J. Cherryh At the clubhouse.
Friday, December 6 - Sunday, December 8, 2019
Smofcon 37 in Albuquerque, NM
Smofcon 37 in Albuquerque, NM
Sunday, December 15, 2019 • 1:00pm to whenever
Boskone and NESFA Business Meetings 1pm and 2 pm, respectively At the clubhouse.
Boskone and NESFA Business Meetings 1pm and 2 pm, respectively At the clubhouse.
Tuesday, December 17, 2019 • 7:00pm to 10:00pm
The Book Shop Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club Book: The Blue Sword by Robin McKinley At the clubhouse.
The Book Shop Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club Book: The Blue Sword by Robin McKinley At the clubhouse.
Tuesday, December 31, 2019 • 8:00pm to Midnight
New Year’s Other Meeting — Location TBD
New Year’s Other Meeting — Location TBD
Friday, January 3, 2020 • 7:00pm to 10:00pm
NESFA Reading Group Book: Ubik by Phillip K. Dick At the clubhouse.
NESFA Reading Group Book: Ubik by Phillip K. Dick At the clubhouse.
Sunday, January 12, 2020 • 1:00pm to whenever
Boskone and NESFA Business Meetings 1pm and 2 pm, respectively At the clubhouse.
Boskone and NESFA Business Meetings 1pm and 2 pm, respectively At the clubhouse.
Friday, January 17 - Sunday, January 19, 2020
MarsCon in Williamsburg, VA.
MarsCon in Williamsburg, VA.
Friday, January 17 - Monday, January 20, 2020
Arisia 2020 in Boston, MA.
Arisia 2020 in Boston, MA.
Tuesday, January 21, 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.
Sunday, February 2, 2020 • 1:00pm to whenever
Boskone and NESFA Business Meetings 1pm and 2 pm (maybe a bit later), respectively At the clubhouse.
Boskone and NESFA Business Meetings 1pm and 2 pm (maybe a bit later), respectively 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.
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. At the clubhouse.
Boskone Work Session Whatever is needed for Boskone -- usually at least Area logistics preparations and badge lamination. At the clubhouse.
Wednesday, February 12, 2020 • 6:00pm to whenever
Truck Loading Emptying the clubhouse into a truck. At the clubhouse.
Truck Loading Emptying the clubhouse into a truck. At the clubhouse.
Thursday, February 13, 2020 • 3:00pm to whenever
Truck Unoading at the Hotel Emptying the truck into the Westin. (Could start after 3PM, depending on the Westin.)
Truck Unoading at the Hotel Emptying the truck into the Westin. (Could start after 3PM, depending on the Westin.)
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 • 12:00 Noon
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
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.
Tuesday, February 18, 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.
Thursday, February 20 - Sunday, February 23, 2020 • 12:00 Noon
Anthro New England in Boston, MA
Anthro New England in Boston, MA
Thursday, February 20 - Sunday, February 23, 2020 • 12:00 Noon
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
Sunday, March 8, 2020 • 2:00am
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.
Friday, March 13 - Monday, March 16, 2020
Costume-Con 38 in Montréal, ON, Canada.
Costume-Con 38 in Montréal, ON, Canada.
Tuesday, March 17, 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 3 - Sunday, April 5, 2020
HELIOsphere 2020
HELIOsphere 2020
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
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, May 8 - Sunday, May 10, 2020
Marcon in Columbus, OH.
Marcon in Columbus, OH.
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.
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, 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
Thursday, July 9 - Sunday, July 12, 2020
ConnectiCon XVIII in Hartford, CT
ConnectiCon XVIII in Hartford, CT
Friday, July 17 - Sunday, July 19, 2020
ConGregate 2020 in Winston-Salem, NC
ConGregate 2020 in Winston-Salem, NC
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
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
Thursday, November 4 - Sunday, November 7, 2021
World Fantasy Convention 2021 in Montréal, ON, Canada.
World Fantasy Convention 2021 in Montréal, ON, Canada.
