Geek Event Guide DC – December 2010
1 December 2010 | 4 comments
It’s December now, so that means holiday-themed events and nothing else, right? Wrong. There’s still a good selection of geeky ways to spend your time. Let me know if there’s anything I missed!
December 1-26 : A Wrinkle in Time. More info.
This was the book that made me a science fiction fan, back when I read it for the first time in elementary school. I’m sure I’m not the only one who was introduced to the genre this way. Throughout December, you can visit Bethesda’s Round House Theater and experience some serious geek nostalgia.
December 4 : Star Blazers marathon. More info.
The DC Anime Club took the idea of an anime marathon and took it one step further. Aside from watching all the Star Blazers you can handle, attendees will also be able to meet with Amy Howard Wilson, the voice actress of Nova, one of the main characters. As usual, this event takes place in the Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Library.
December 7,14,21,28 : Washington Pyschotronic Film Society. More info.
Why hadn’t I heard about this sooner? In their own words, the WPFS is “dedicated to the the appreciation and defense of: Independent, cutting-edge, student, experimental, anime, off-beat, underground, obscure, super-8, low-budget, classic, forgotten, must-see, and just about anything on film.” Movies every Tuesday. Plus, you go through a great DC bar, The Passenger, in order to access the theater!
December 11 : Peelander Z. More info.
If you haven’t already seen the “Japanese Action Comic Punk Band” at a local anime convention, you’re in luck. The band, which has been featured on Spike TV’s Most Extreme Elimination Challenge, will be right here in Arlington to give you a taste of their unique, cartoonish sound. This show is also very affordable at $12 per ticket.
December 1-31 : Party Crashers: Comic Book Culture Invades the Art World. More info.
I know this was on the November guide, but I don’t want you to forget it’s going on this month, too! One of my friends, Sean, suggested pairing this exhibit and the Peelander Z concert together for one awesome night. And since they’re both in Arlington, it’s a great idea.
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Peelander Z! Peelander Z! Melty Beam!
Peelander Z! Peelnader Z! Transform mode!
Sorry the name of that band reminds me of the Zambot 3 theme song…
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HOW WOULD YOU LIKE COOK YOUR STEAK?
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE COOK YOUR STEAK?
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE COOK YOUR STEAK?
medium RARE!
God, those guys are insane. But I havent followed them in a few years, since CBGB shut down and with it went Japunks night.
John, are you and Lauren going to the Peelander thing? I might be up for it if I knew someone. ALSO: Wants to buy Lauren Drinkies in celebration of her interviews.
@Patches
Sadly we can’t make it. We were invited to go to a party on the 11th with one of the Anime USA artists.