Upcoming Events
Events of groups in & around Sydney
- 2 October - Infinitas SF Discussion Group: starts at 6.30pm at Infinitas Bookshop
- 2 October - Sydney Skeptics at the Pub - at Crown Hotel cnr of Elizabeth & Goulburn streets Sydney at 6pm UPSTAIRS
- 11 October - Friends of Science Fiction meeting at Dooleys Lidcombe Catholic club
- 12 October - The Sydney Passengers - lunch meeting - "The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge "
- 14 October -Sydney Space Frontier Society meeting - see site for details
- 16 October - Infinitas Review Group: 6.30pm-8pm at Infinitas Bookshop
- 18 October - Infinitas Writers Group: 12pm-2pm at Infinitas Bookshop
NOVEMBER HAPPENINGS
- 6 November - Infinitas SF Discussion Group: starts at 6.30pm at Infinitas Bookshop
- 6 November - Sydney Skeptics at the Pub - at Crown Hotel cnr of Elizabeth & Goulburn streets Sydney at 6pm UPSTAIRS
- 11 November -Sydney Space Frontier Society meeting - see site for details
- 16 November - Friends of Science Fiction meeting at Dooleys Lidcombe Catholic club
- 20 November - Infinitas Review Group: 6.30pm-8pm at Infinitas Bookshop
- 22 November - Infinitas Writers Group: 12pm-2pm at Infinitas Bookshop
Like Minded Sites
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ABC Science - 'Auntys' science site featuring programming; interesting and curious info; games like Urban Myths Quiz and all things scientific
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AussieCon4 - WorldCon 2010 will be in Melbourne at the Melbourne MCEC - those amazing, crazy folks have done it again - get in early join and show your support. Remember sleep is optional at conventions - fun is mandatory!!
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Canned Geek - a site devoted to all sorts geek-friendly events Australia-wide, nicely sorted so you can plan your life monthly or weekly.
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Infinitas Bookshop: (incorporating Blokey Stuff) located at Shop 22 Civic Arcade 48-50 George Street Parramatta. Run by a fantastic and friendly team who are very knowledgeable about the genre and can help you with all your requirements. Fantasic range of books in the Sci-fi and fantasy genre. Infinitas holds three regular discussion groups:
SF Discussion group - talk about all things sci-fi, fantasy and science based
Review group - functions like a book club, books are published in advance on site
Writers Group - interested in reading and writing in the sci-fi zone
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Friends of Science Fiction: "fan-run science fiction and fantasy media fan club! We cover all American and British TV and movie science fiction and fantasy. Now in our 11th year, we invite you to join us as we enjoy the best of media sci-fi and fantasy!" Meets Second Sunday of each Month at Bankstown Sports Club.
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Dr Who Fan Club: Avid followers of Dr Who and associated shows, books, films, TV and wishful thinking (the 10 Doctors??), have Dr Who in the pub, video nights and other events.
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Tabala Rasa - a couple of gifted Australian writers who have written Prismatic which won 2006 Aurealis award.
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CSFG - helps science fiction, fantasy and horror writers and illustrators develop their craft through critiquing, and sharing news and experiences.
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SCI-FI Channel - Australian Sci Fi Channel
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The Sydney Passengers - Incorporating Sherlock Holmes Society Australia - Sherlock Holmes enthusiasts.
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Sydney Space Frontier Society - Space Interest group which meets on Second Tuesday of each month at the Powerhouse Museum. Email them for more information.
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Sydney City Skywatchers - astronomy - meetings at Sydney Observatory on the First Monday of each month
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Sydney Skeptics at the Pub - meetings at Crown Hotel cnr of Elizabeth & Goulburn streets Sydney at 6pm UPSTAIRS on the First Thursday of each month.
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Sydney Mechanics School of the Arts - have a number of interesting groups and activities. some are: SMSA Detective/Crime Readers discussion group & The Bronte Society