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Upcoming Events Calendar	Other Local Groups of Interest
General Interest	SF/Fantasy Outside San Diego
SF/Fantasy Clubs	Anime (Japanese Animation) Clubs
Media (TV/Movie) Fan Clubs	Live-Action Role-Playing (LARP)
Book Groups / Reading Groups	Role-Playing Gaming (RPG)
Special Interest Fan Groups	Tabletop (Board/Strategy) Groups
Writers' Events/Groups	Local Gaming Conventions/Events
San Diego SF/Fantasy Conventions	Costuming Clubs/Events

Upcoming Events Calendar
Costume Walkabout: SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER Yes, this is the Saturday before ComiCon! But who could pass up an evening of Bee Gees music at the Summer Pops event at the Embarcadero? Especially when the costume theme is everything DISCO! Enjoy an evening under the stars in your favorite 70s attire, character or musical personality!
Contact:	costumewalkabout@yahoo.com
Website:	http://www.costumewalkabout.com
When:	Saturday, July 13, 2013 – 8pm
Where:	The Embarcadero
Gam3rCon showcases interactive entertainment from dice, cards, and tabletop games to the latest innovations in video games. Four floors of Gaming Tournaments, Live Theater, Rooftop Parties, and Industry Panels. Taking place downtown the same week as Comic-Con International, Gam3rCon is THE destination for gaming enthusiasts and members of the gaming industry.
Contact:	info@gam3rsthewebsite.com
Website:	http://Gam3rCon.com
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/Gam3rConSD
When:	July 18-21, 2013
Where:	The 10th Ave Theatre, 930 10th Ave., San Diego
Mysterious Galaxy Books presents Clarion Science Fiction Workshop Artists-in-Residence Readings at 7pm, 7051 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92111
Contact:	http://www.mystgalaxy.com
Website:	http://literature.ucsd.edu/news-info/current-events.html
When:	June 27, July 3, 11, 17, 25, August 1
Where:	7051 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego
Phone:	(858) 268-4747
San Diego's Comic-Con International is the biggest comic book and pop culture and media event in the region. Memberships sell out, so buy your membership immediately after they become available.
Website:	http://www.comic-con.org
When:	July 18-21, 2013
Where:	San Diego Convention Center
The Costumer's Yard Sale is our usual autumn event, just in time for Hallowe’en. Find gently used or new costumes, hats, shoes, jewelry, vintage clothing, props, fabric, wigs, etc.
When:	October 21, 2013, 10:00 AM
Where:	3747 Eagle St San Diego, 92103 (Mission Hills near Goldfinch and Sutter)
The San Diego Scottish Highland Games.
Contact:	sdshgchief@sbcglobal.net
Website:	www.sdhighlandgames.org
When:	June 22-23, 2013
Where:	Brengle Terrace Park, Vista
Conjecture, San Diego's Fall literary-oriented SF/Fantasy convention. For the second year in a row Conjecture is teamed with ConChord, Southern California's filk music convention. GoHs: Esther Friesner/Howard Tayler/Tom Smith.
Contact:	info@conjecture.org
Website:	http://www.conjecture.org
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/ConjectureCon
When:	October 18-20, 2013
Where:	Town & Country Resort Hotel, Mission Valley
The San Diego SF&F Meetup will hold a Book/Game/Media Swap! You don't have to bring some to take some; we always have leftovers. RSVP at the website so we can reserve enough seating.
Website:	http://scifi.meetup.com/31/events/
Facebook:	http://www.facebook.com/SanDiegoSFFMeetup
When:	Tuesday, July 9, 2013, 7:30 pm
Where:	Du-Pars Restaurant, 3711 Sports Arena Blvd.
General Interest
SF/Fantasy Clubs
Com Station Z is an SF club and community service organization for those interested in Star Trek as well as general SF/Fantasy/Disney/Ren Faires. Meets Tuesday evenings at local restaurants.
Contact:	Kathy Frisbie, kthlfrisbie@aol.com
Website:	http://www.comstationz.org
When:	Tuesday evenings
Where:	see website
Darkstar is the SF/Gaming club based out of UCSD which welcomes student and nonstudent members alike. Maintains a 4000+ item SF/F lending library, meets Thursdays evenings at local restaurants, and other social gatherings at the Darkstar library, gaming, etc.
Contact:	darkstar@ucsd.edu
Website:	http://darkstar.ucsd.edu
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/groups/darkstar.at.ucsd
When:	Thursday evenings
Where:	join mailing list for locations
Geek Girls of San Diego meet around the county to play games, watch films, discuss books, and geek out in a variety of ways.
Website:	http://www.meetup.com/Geek-Girls-of-San-Diego
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/groups/111298102304966/
S.T.A.R.-San Diego is an on-line social SF group. Members post photos from the early days of San Diego fandom and discuss what happened then and what's happening now.
Contact:	Moderator
Website:	http://groups.yahoo.com/group/STAR-SD
Facebook:	http://www.facebook.com/groups/74082091170/
USS Copernicus is a Star Trek based Sci-Fi Club and Community Service Organization; interests span all genres of SF&F. Community service includes working with children and volunteering at cancer society fundraisers. * Copernicus members will volunteer at Palavra Tree, palavratree.org an outreach facility in south San Diego, as part of the children's Halloween party.
Contact:	Mike Witt, papaekim@sbcglobal.net
Website:	http://www.usscopernicus.org
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/pages/USS-Copernicus/73193796662
When:	Weekly evenings at local restaurants
Where:	E-mail Mike for time and place
The San Diego SF&F Meetup gathers monthly to discuss SF&F in literature, gaming, film, television, and art. Calendar of local events on our website. Book/Game/Media swaps in March, July, and November. Next swap: March 12, 2013.
Website:	http://scifi.meetup.com/31
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/SanDiegoSFFMeetup
When:	1st Mon/Tue of each month.
Where:	Du-Pars Restaurant, 3711 Sports Arena Blvd.
Media (TV/Movie) Fan Clubs
IKV Stranglehold is a group dedicated to preserving the Klingon lifestyle through costuming, reenactment, outings, and social events. We also welcome Pirates at the Stranglehold, and do Steampunk as the League Of Supremely Evil Revolutionaries otherwise known as L.O.S.E.R.
Contact:	K'Han Den yo' aj', captain@hmsstranglehold.org
Website:	http://www.ikvstranglehold.org
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/IKVStranglehold
San Diego Fan Force is a Star Wars fan club and the official San Diego chapter of Fan Force (a global Star Wars fan community). We meet regularly to socialize and share our love of Star Wars and other geeky things. We have movie nights, laser tag games, picnics, and monthly meetings. We also participate in walks for children's charities, and attend conventions and theme parks.
Contact:	James Floyd, jawajames@gmail.com
Website:	http://www.sandiegofanforce.com
Website2:	http://www.facebook.com/groups/18350664456
San Diego Star Wars Society is active in the area for charitable and community wide events.
Contact:	SanDiegoStarWars@gmail.com
Website:	http://www.sandiegostarwars.com
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/groups/SanDiegoStarWarsSociety
San Diego Vintage Sci-Fi meets on third Saturdays to watch films, TV, and serials made through 1969. Rubber monster suits, cheesy dialogue, and scripts by Robert A. Heinlein and others! Admission is free. Please RSVP, as space is limited.
Contact:	Gerry Williams, filmist@mac.com
Website:	http://www.sdvsf.org
When:	Third Saturdays
Where:	Studio 106, The Art Union Building, 2323 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92102
The Mars Society of San Diego hosts the Mars Movie Night on third Fridays. Showtime is 7 pm. Admission is free. Please RSVP as space is limited.
Contact:	Gerry Williams, filmist@mac.com
Website:	http://marsmovieguide.com
When:	Third Fridays
Where:	Studio 106, The Art Union Building, 2323 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92102
Crazed Imaginations performs the Rocky Horror Picture Show every Friday night in Encinitas and third Saturdays in Kensington. Check website for special events and themed showings.
Website:	http://www.crazedimaginations.net
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/crazedimaginations
When:	Fridays, 12 Midnight
Where:	La Paloma Theatre, 471 South Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024
The 501st Stormtrooper Legion is a Star Wars fan club celebrating the movies using costumes and props of the stormtrooper characters in their various incarnations.
Website:	http://www.scgarrison.net
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/The501stLegion
The Colonial Cylon Alliance, Sector 8, is a San Diego, CA based Battlestar Galactica Fan Club. We are a Nationwide Community and are considered one of the largest Battlestar Galactica Fan Clubs. We gather locally, on a monthly basis, to discuss, watch, and enjoy everything in the BSG Fandom. Whether you are looking to play some pyramid or just meet to connect with other fans, there is a spot for any nugget!
Contact:	Cdr. Gunner Ruiz <Socalcca@gmail.com>
Website:	www.colonialcylonalliancesector8.wordpress.com
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/cdrgunner.ruiz
The Madman With a Box meetup group gathers to watch, discuss, and celebrate Doctor Who.
Website:	http://www.meetup.com/Madman-With-a-Box
The Rebel Legion Sunrider Base is a costuming club dedicated to promoting the "good guy" costumes of the Star Wars universe. Sunrider Base covers the Southern California area and members generally communicate online. We attend a variety of events in costume including parades, charity events, children's hospital visits, and more. Membership requires a high quality "good guy" costume and anyone 18 years or older may apply.
Website:	http://www.sunriderbase.com
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/SunriderBase
The San Diego Geek Club meets several times a month to hit Happy Hour and go to a sci-fi/fantasy movie together. See our website calendar for details.
Website:	http://www.meetup.com/Geeky-San-Diego
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/groups/111298102304966
The San Diego Browncoats are the local fan group for Joss Whedon's Firefly TV show and Serenity movie. See the mailing list for parties and screenings.
Contact:	John Monteagudo, john_monteagudo@yahoo.com
Website:	http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sdbrowncoats
Book Groups / Reading Groups
Mysterious Galaxy Books hosts a book discussion group several times a month, and has authors come in to do readings and signings on a regular basis.
Contact:	mgbooks@mystgalaxy.com
Website:	http://www.mystgalaxy.com
Where:	7051 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego
When:	Weekly, usually Wednesday evenings
Special Interest Fan Groups
ConChord, Southern California's filk music convention, is teamed with Conjecture, San Diego's Fall literary-oriented SF/Fantasy convention. Filk concerts, workshops, panels. GoH: Tom Smith. Toastmaster: Tim Griffin. Interfilk Guest: Kirstin Tanger.
Website:	http://conchord.org/
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/ConChordFilk
When:	October 18-20, 2013
Where:	Town & Country Resort Hotel, Mission Valley
San Diego Monthly Filking is the regular filk circle in San Diego. Filk is the folk music of fandom. We intend to offer a place for anyone who wants to read, sing or listen to complex, funny or strange lyrics on subjects of fannish interest. Common topics include SF, fantasy, or histories and myths, but other topics are also popular. Many filk songs use common, well-known tunes, but there are also many tunes unique to filk (often with multiple sets of lyrics). You can bring your own lyrics, or other people's, rehearsed or not, a capella or accompanied, or just come to enjoy what others bring. While skilled performers are certainly welcome, it is not a performance space. The host has a large collection of filk songbooks, and wireless internet will be available for looking up more. Some beverages and snacks will be available, offerings of more will be gratefully accepted. The location is a ground floor apartment, in University City, near UCSD. Parking is available on the street. March 2 -- no filk, due to the host being out of town. April 6 -- regular filk, starting at 6:30 pm. May 4 -- regular filk, starting at 6:30 pm. June 1 -- regular filk, starting at 6:30 pm. July 6 -- TBD, host may not be available.
Contact:	SDFilk@WeFu.org
Website:	http://www.sandiegofilk.com/filk.html
When:	1st Saturdays, starting 6:30 pm
Where:	4158 Decoro St., San Diego, CA 92122 (email for apartment number)
Writers' Events/Groups
Join the North County Writers of Speculative Fiction meetup.com group for a fun and productive evening of sharing thoughts, exchanging critiques, etc.
Website:	http://writers.meetup.com/747
The annual Clarion workshop is widely recognized as a premier proving and training ground for aspiring writers of speculative fiction. Applicants must submit two complete short stories and be age 18 or older to apply. Scholarships are available.
Contact:	clarion@ucsd.edu
Website:	http://clarion.ucsd.edu
Apply:	Dec 1, 2012 - Mar 1, 2013
Dates:	Jun 23 - Aug 3, 2013
San Diego SF/Fantasy Conventions
ConDor 20, San Diego's longest-running SF/Fantasy/Gaming convention. GoH: Gail Carriger
Contact:	condorcon@gmail.com
Website:	http://www.condorcon.org
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/ConDorCon
When:	March 21 - 23, 2014
Where:	Town & Country Resort Hotel in Mission Valley
Conjecture, San Diego's Fall literary-oriented SF/Fantasy convention. For the second year in a row Conjecture is teamed with ConChord, Southern California's filk music convention. GoHs: Esther Friesner/Howard Tayler/Tom Smith.
Contact:	info@conjecture.org
Website:	http://www.conjecture.org
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/ConjectureCon
When:	October 18-20, 2013
Where:	Town & Country Resort Hotel, Mission Valley
Gaslight IV San Diego's fourth annual Gaslight Gathering a Steampunk and Victoriana convention, celebrates the culture and marvels of the Steam Age. GoHs: Cherie Priest, Professor Elemental, Ramona Sczcerba, and Dan Benedict
Contact:	Anastasia Hunter, chair@gaslightgathering.org
Website:	http://www.gaslightgathering.org
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/gaslightgathering
When:	May 2-4, 2014
Where:	Town & Country Resort Hotel, Mission Valley
San Diego Comic Fest recalls the early days of Comic-Con, with a small, fan-focused comics convention. GoH: Larry Niven.
Website:	http://www.sdcomicfest.org
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/pages/San-Diego-Comic-Fest/139148722856535
When:	October 4-6, 2013
Where:	Town & Country Resort Hotel, Mission Valley
San Diego's Comic-Con International is the biggest comic book and pop culture and media event in the region. Memberships sell out, so buy your membership immediately after they become available.
Contact:	cci-info@comic-con.org
Website:	http://www.comic-con.org/
When:	July 18-21, 2013
Where:	San Diego Convention Center
Other Local Groups of Interest
The Barony of Calafia is the regional chapter of the worldwide Society for Creative Anachronism, which studies and reenacts pre-17th-century European society: tournaments, heraldry, crafts, workshops, cuisine, etc.
Contact:	chatelaine@calafia.org
Website:	http://www.calafia.org
The Mars Society, San Diego works towards the exploration and settlement of Mars via research, outreach, and education. Activities include support of Mars Society International research projects, movie nights, and more.
Contact:	MarsSocietySanDiego@yahoo.com
Website:	http://chapters.marssociety.org/SanDiego
SF/Fantasy Outside San Diego
CFM: Cienca Ficcion Mexicana es un grupo de discusion, sobre lo que hacen autores, editores y otros interesados por el genero en Mexico.
Website:	http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cfm
Fuerza Rebelde Base Tijuana is a Star Wars fan club located in Tijuana, B.C.
Contact:	Abel Cervantes, dr_abelcervantes@hotmail.com
Website:	http://www.fuerzarebeldebasetijuana.tk
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/fuerzarebeldetj
Members of Rebel Legion, Mexican Base engage in costume recreation at charity events and SF conventions in Tijuana and beyond.
Contact:	Roberto Mancera, fuerzarebelde@hotmail.com
Website:	http://www.legionrebeldemexico.com
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/legionrebelde.mexico
The Inland Empire SF&F Readers is part of the Riverside SciFi meetup, which meets monthly. Its enthusiastic members are into Dr. Who, Star Trek, and the usual geeky stuff.
Contact:	Allan
Website:	http://www.meetup.com/riversidescifi
The Orange County Science Fiction Club meets monthly in Fullerton to discuss the latest happenings in Science Fiction, books, films, TV, conventions, etc.
Contact:	Greg, info@ocsfc.org
Website:	http://www.ocsfc.org/
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/groups/103359626380866/
Anime (Japanese Animation) Clubs
Cal-Animage Beta Chapter is UCSD's campus Anime society, but non-student members are welcome! Weekly Anime showings, video library, and more!
Contact:	animage@ucsd.edu
Website:	http://acs.ucsd.edu/~animage
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/CalAnimageBeta
Tri-City Anime Club gathers fans in the Carlsbad / Oceanside / Vista for viewing, discussion, and other activities. Meets every Friday, 3:30-5:00. More info on Facebook.
Contact:	Mary Traugh, noodlesama23@yahoo.com
Website:	https://www.facebook.com/tricity.anime
Email:	tri_city_anime@hotmail.com
sd-anime meets in the local San Diego area for discussion, anime viewing, and the occasional potluck. If you like to watch anime until your eyes ache, and enjoy the company of other anime and manga fans, join this group!
Website:	http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sd-anime
Live, eat, and drink anime? Join the San Diego Animanga Club! Members participate in countless anime events, meetups, and conventions around So-Cal.
Website:	www.facebook.com/groups/SDAnimanga
Live-Action Role-Playing (LARP)
Pawn's Gambit is independent Vampire: the Masquerade modern Neonate Camarilla Live Action RP. Not affiliated with the national Camarilla organization.
Website:	http://pawnsgambit.proboards.com
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/groups/167409176620253
Siar Geata is part of Amtgard, a free, full-contact medieval/fantasy boffer combat organization. Newcomers welcome!
Contact:	https://www.facebook.com/SiarGeata
Website:	http://www.caamtgard.com/phpBB3/viewforum.php?f=11
More Info:	http://www.amtgardinc.com/bldocs/AmtgardRoPv7_2.pdf
When:	Weds evenings & Sat afternoons
Where:	Kit Carson Park, Escondido
The Camarilla Domain of San Diego coordinates activities among the local White Wolf LARP groups, and helps match new players with existing games and Storytellers. 1st Friday is Requiem LARP 4th Saturday is Sabbat OWOD LARP 4th Friday is Cam/Anarch OWOD LARP
Contact:	sdcamanarch@gmail.com
Website:	http://currentwiki.mindseyesociety.org/index.php/Domain_of_San_Diego
When:	1st Friday, 4th Friday. 4th Saturday
Where:	Grape Day Park, 340 N Escondido Blvd., behind the California Center for the Arts
The San Diego LARP Community (WoD) is a community resource for all World Of Darkness LARP games, players, and announcements/updates for the San Diego County CA region. New or old WoD welcome!
Website:	https://www.facebook.com/groups/356133524397636
Role-Playing Gaming (RPG)
Starbase 619 is the home for Decipher CCG gaming in the San Diego area: Star Trek CCG (1st and 2nd edition), Star Wars CCG, Lord of the Rings, and Battlestar Galactica. Meets twice a month or more for tournaments.
Website:	http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/sb619
Warlords @ Game Empire offers two rounds of new D&D/RPGA modules. New players welcome.
Contact:	Tom Kee, tfkee@cox.net
Website:	http://www.warhorn.net/warlords
When:	3rd Saturday of each month
Where:	Game Empire, 7051 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
rpg-sandiego.org is San Diego's online roleplaying resource, featuring discussion forums, announcements, calendars of events, and links to local gaming groups.
Contact:	owner@rpg-sandiego.org
Website:	http://rpg-sandiego.org
Come to the San Diego Roleplaying Association to meet local GMs who need players, players who need games, and discuss RPGs in general.
Website:	http://www.meetup.com/Role-Players-San-Diego
When:	1st Saturdays, 1:00 PM
Where:	Filters Coffeehouse, 4096 30th St. in North Park
The SD RPG Events mailing list carries discussion and news of RPGA and other RPG system events in San Diego and around Southern California.
Website:	http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sdrpgevents
The San Diego Pathfinder Society was started to connect the Pathfinder Society Organized Play opportunities in the greater San Diego area. See our website calendar for details.
Website:	http://www.meetup.com/San-Diego-Pathfinder-Society-Organized-Play
Tabletop (Board/Strategy) Groups
San Diego Strategy Gamers plays European strategy board games and card games on Tuesday evenings at Game Empire, 7051 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego. Call (858) 576-1525 for directions.
Contact:	Bryant - (619) 405-6125
Website:	http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sdstrategygamers
When:	Tuesdays, 7:00 pm
The Game Empire Message Board helps connect those who play games at Game Empire, and carries announcements of new players, game schedules, Game Empire store special events. Strategy/RPG/Miniatures. Recently noted to be spam-ridden.
Website:	http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/GameEmpire
Local Gaming Conventions/Events
Gam3rCon showcases interactive entertainment from dice, cards, and tabletop games to the latest innovations in video games. Four floors of Gaming Tournaments, Live Theater, Rooftop Parties, Gaming Art, and Industry Panels. Taking place downtown the same week as Comic-Con International, Gam3rCon is THE destination for gaming enthusiasts and members of the gaming industry.
Contact:	info@gam3rsthewebsite.com
Website:	http://Gam3rCon.com
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/Gam3rConSD
When:	July 18-21, 2012
Where:	The 10th Ave Theatre, 930 10th Ave., San Diego
www.SanDiegoLan.net hosts PC LAN parties, 10-15 a year, in San Diego and the South Bay (Bonita).
Contact:	Brian Kruise, admin@SanDiegoLan.net
Website:	www.SanDiegoLan.net
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/SanDiegoLan
Costuming Clubs/Events
Costume Walkabout: MARDI GRAS. San Diego Symphony will be delighting all with the sounds and merriment that IS Mardi Gras! There will be Brazilian hall entertainments and enticements! Dress in your New Orleans Best and come party with us! For ALL Ages!
Contact:	costumewalkabout@yahoo.com
Website:	http://www.costumewalkabout.com
When:	March 29, 2013, 8:00pm
Where:	Copley Hall
SD Cosplay is a resource for cosplay events, news, guides, and communities. We hold regular gatherings, photo shoots, and parties, as well as convention reviews.
Contact:	BrianAnim@sdcosplay.org
Website:	http://www.sdcosplay.org
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/SDcosplay.org
Tournament of the Phoenix 2013. 3 day international jousting competition with living history camps, vendors, food and activities.
Contact:	info@worldjoust.com
Website:	http://www.TournamentofthePhoenix.com
When:	October 18-20, 2013
Where:	Poway Rodeo Grounds, 14336 Tierra Bonita Road, Poway CA 92065
Producers:	Gwen Nowrick, Jeffrey Hedgecock
The May Faire Ball sponsored by the SD English Country dancers. Music and dancing from the Medieval through modern eras. Historical costumes admired, but not required. Reservations at the website. The cost is $35 per person, ($40 after March 25) in advance, and includes refreshments.
Contact:	Judy Cosgrove, ballchair@sdecd.org
Website:	http://www.thesandiegoball.org
When:	May 4, 2013
Where:	The Soledad Club, Mission Bay
The San Diego Costume Guild is a group of costumers, professional and hobbyist, who meet to learn and share costuming information and events. We enjoy creating, displaying, and wearing historical, fantasy, and genre costumes.
Contact:	Cindy Piselli, sdcostumers@yahoo.com
Website:	http://www.sandiegocostumeguild.webs.com
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/groups/333057183295
When:	4th Monday, even months, 7 pm