Filter By:
Saturday, June 21, 2025 • 12:00 Noon to 6:00pm
NESFA Used Book Fair The NESFA Used Book Fair makes a triumphant return. When we get donations to the NESFA Library and we already have a copy in better condition, we make the excess books available for people to take away. Cash donations accepted. There may also be some DVDs available during this session. Finally, the books NESFA publishes are all available at 20% off cover price (plus tax). We will be outside in the parking lot at 359 Lowell Street weather permitting. If necessary we will move the event inside our air conditioned clubhouse. [Setup starts at 10AM; Teardown after 6PM. ] At the clubhouse.
NESFA Used Book Fair The NESFA Used Book Fair makes a triumphant return. When we get donations to the NESFA Library and we already have a copy in better condition, we make the excess books available for people to take away. Cash donations accepted. There may also be some DVDs available during this session. Finally, the books NESFA publishes are all available at 20% off cover price (plus tax). We will be outside in the parking lot at 359 Lowell Street weather permitting. If necessary we will move the event inside our air conditioned clubhouse. [Setup starts at 10AM; Teardown after 6PM. ] At the clubhouse.
Saturday, June 21, 2025 • 6:00pm to whenever
Media Night (Hugo Viewing 3) Come watch nominees from this year's Hugo ballot with us. At the clubhouse.
Media Night (Hugo Viewing 3) Come watch nominees from this year's Hugo ballot with us. At the clubhouse.
Saturday, June 21, 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 collection is usually also happening during this time. 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 collection is usually also happening during this time. 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, June 22, 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, June 24, 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, June 25, 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. Library cataloging is usually in progress. 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. Library cataloging is usually in progress. 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, June 28, 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.
Saturday, June 28, 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 collection is usually also happening during this time. 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 collection is usually also happening during this time. 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.
Tuesday, July 1, 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, July 2, 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. Library cataloging is usually in progress. 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. Library cataloging is usually in progress. 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, July 5, 2025 • 6:00pm to whenever
Media Night (Open Media or Hugo Viewing 4 if needed) Come watch nominees from this year's Hugo ballot with us. At the clubhouse.
Media Night (Open Media or Hugo Viewing 4 if needed) Come watch nominees from this year's Hugo ballot with us. At the clubhouse.
Saturday, July 5, 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 collection is usually also happening during this time. 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 collection is usually also happening during this time. 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.
Tuesday, July 8, 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, July 9, 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. Library cataloging is usually in progress. 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. Library cataloging is usually in progress. 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.
Friday, July 11, 2025 • 7:00pm to 9:00pm
NESFA Reading Group Book: The Mercy of Gods by James S.A. Corey
NESFA Reading Group Book: The Mercy of Gods by James S.A. Corey
This meeting will be held online. [Note: Meeting is 2nd, not 1st Friday this month.]
Saturday, July 12, 2025 • 6:00pm 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, July 12, 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 collection is usually also happening during this time. 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 collection is usually also happening during this time. 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.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 • 7:00pm to 9:00pm
The Somerville Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club Book: Six Wakes by Mur Lafferty
The Somerville Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club Book: Six Wakes by Mur Lafferty
This meeting will be held online.
Tuesday, July 15, 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, July 16, 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. Library cataloging is usually in progress. 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. Library cataloging is usually in progress. 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.
Thursday, July 17 - Sunday, July 20, 2025
Readercon 34 Boston Marriott Burlington One Burlington Mall Road Burlington, Massachusetts 01803
Readercon 34 Boston Marriott Burlington One Burlington Mall Road Burlington, Massachusetts 01803
Saturday, July 19, 2025 • 6:00pm to whenever
No Media Night No Movie Night tonight. Many people will be at Readercon.
No Media Night No Movie Night tonight. Many people will be at Readercon.
Saturday, July 19, 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 collection is usually also happening during this time. 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 collection is usually also happening during this time. 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.
Tuesday, July 22, 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, July 23, 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. Library cataloging is usually in progress. 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. Library cataloging is usually in progress. 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, July 26, 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.
Saturday, July 26, 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 collection is usually also happening during this time. 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 collection is usually also happening during this time. 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.
Tuesday, July 29, 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, July 30, 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. Library cataloging is usually in progress. 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. Library cataloging is usually in progress. 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, August 2, 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 collection is usually also happening during this time. 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 collection is usually also happening during this time. 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, August 2, 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.
Sunday, August 3, 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, August 5, 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, August 6, 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. Library cataloging is usually in progress. 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. Library cataloging is usually in progress. 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.
Thursday, August 7, 2025 • 7:30pm to 9:30pm
GenderFree Scottish Country Dance This is a chance for people to learn and practice Scottish Country Dancing together using entirely gender-neutral language.
7:30 - Advanced dance for people who already know SCD
8:00 - Lesson and practice for ALL
8:30 - Social dance, cued to the floor level
9:30ish - 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.
7:30 - Advanced dance for people who already know SCD
8:00 - Lesson and practice for ALL
8:30 - Social dance, cued to the floor level
9:30ish - 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.
Friday, August 8, 2025 • 7:00pm to 9:00pm
NESFA Reading Group Book: City of Truth by James Morrow
NESFA Reading Group Book: City of Truth by James Morrow
This meeting will be held online. [Note: Meeting is 2nd, not 1st Friday this month.]
Saturday, August 9, 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 collection is usually also happening during this time. 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 collection is usually also happening during this time. 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, August 9, 2025 • 6:00pm 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.
Tuesday, August 12, 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, 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.
Wednesday, August 13, 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. Library cataloging is usually in progress. 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. Library cataloging is usually in progress. 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, August 16, 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 collection is usually also happening during this time. 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 collection is usually also happening during this time. 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, August 16, 2025 • 6:00pm to whenever
Media Night, possibly followed by the Hugo Award ceremony - 8PM in Seattle (11PM here) Media Night, followed by the streaming of the Hugo Awards, 8PM Seattle time (11PM here). One of the longest Hugo ceremonies lasted 3.5 hours. At the clubhouse.
Media Night, possibly followed by the Hugo Award ceremony - 8PM in Seattle (11PM here) Media Night, followed by the streaming of the Hugo Awards, 8PM Seattle time (11PM here). One of the longest Hugo ceremonies lasted 3.5 hours. At the clubhouse.
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 • 7:00pm to 9:00pm
The Somerville Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club Book: The Thirteenth Child by Erin Craig
The Somerville Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club Book: The Thirteenth Child by Erin Craig
This meeting will be held online.
Tuesday, August 19, 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, August 20, 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. Library cataloging is usually in progress. 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. Library cataloging is usually in progress. 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.
Thursday, August 21, 2025 • 7:30pm to 9:30pm
GenderFree Scottish Country Dance This is a chance for people to learn and practice Scottish Country Dancing together using entirely gender-neutral language.
7:30 - Advanced dance for people who already know SCD
8:00 - Lesson and practice for ALL
8:30 - Social dance, cued to the floor level
9:30ish - 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.
7:30 - Advanced dance for people who already know SCD
8:00 - Lesson and practice for ALL
8:30 - Social dance, cued to the floor level
9:30ish - 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, August 23, 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 collection is usually also happening during this time. 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 collection is usually also happening during this time. 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, August 23, 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, August 26, 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, August 27, 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. Library cataloging is usually in progress. 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. Library cataloging is usually in progress. 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, August 30, 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 collection is usually also happening during this time. 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 collection is usually also happening during this time. 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, August 30, 2025 • 6:00pm to 11:00
Media Night (possibly including the Hugo winner) SF/Fantasy media, Anime, and ... At the clubhouse.
Media Night (possibly including the Hugo winner) SF/Fantasy media, Anime, and ... At the clubhouse.
Sunday, August 31, 2025 • 3:00pm to 7:30pm
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
Tuesday, September 2, 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.
Friday, September 5, 2025 • 7:00pm to 9:00pm
NESFA Reading Group Book: Eversion by Alastair Reynolds
NESFA Reading Group Book: Eversion by Alastair Reynolds
This meeting will be held online.
Sunday, September 7, 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, September 12 - Sunday, September 14, 2025
Albacon 2024 in Clifton Park, NY
Albacon 2024 in Clifton Park, NY
Friday, October 3, 2025 • 7:00pm to 9:00pm
NESFA Reading Group Book: TBD by TBD
NESFA Reading Group Book: TBD by TBD
This meeting will be held online.
Friday, November 7, 2025 • 7:00pm to 9:00pm
NESFA Reading Group Book: TBD by TBD
NESFA Reading Group Book: TBD by TBD
This meeting will be held online.
Friday, December 5, 2025 • 7:00pm to 9:00pm
NESFA Reading Group Book: TBD by TBD
NESFA Reading Group Book: TBD by TBD
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.
Donate to NESFA