6 Things For Geeks To Do This Weekend In Arizona [WE 07/17]

This weekend, Arizona get’s very Harry, puts on some anime costumes, and games games games.



It’s been a very exciting week in the Octopus household, and this weekend should prove to be very fun as well.

There is geekery to be had all over the valley – and beyond – all weekend.

Thursday, July 14th

Advanced Screenings of Harry Potter [Chandler & Scottsdale]

Friday, July 15th

Anime Kaigi 2011 [Flagstaff]

Dust off that Phoenix Comicon costume and head up to Flag!

Anime Kaigi 2011 is a full blown Anime convention happening all weekend long.

It boasts the usual offerings such as voice actors, masquerades, and loads of cosplaying.

Learn all about Anime Kaigi on their site.

Harry Potter Improv Shows [Scottsdale]

Masters of short-form improv, The Jester’z are donning scarves and robes this weekend.

Shows this weekend are Potter themed, and they’ll be performing on the spot based on your Rowling-eque suggestions.

And wear your own costume for a chance to win prizes.

Official details and Harry Potter improv show times here.

Saturday, July 16th

Vul-Con Arena II [Glendale]

If you love tabletop gaming in any form, you may want to swing by this “mini gaming convention.”

I’ve been to one of these Vul-Con Arenas before, and it was pretty epic.

Learn to play just about any table game you can think of, or join up with a more experienced group.

All day long at Imperial Games Outpost.

Learn more about Vul-Con on their site.

Minecraft-athon! [Chandler]

Wake up on island.

Punch trees – with other mine-crafters!

The Arizona Minecrafters are hosting a craft-fest.

At Gangplank from 3pm – 6pm.

Learn more on the Minecraft-athon Facebook Event page.

IGB Game Night [Mesa]

Those Inglorious Geeky Podcasters who interviewed me this week are hosting a game night.

Mortal Kombat, MTG, and they’ll be teaching n00bs how to play DnD.

And they’re providing the snacks!

At Gotham City Comics from 6pm – 9pm.

Here are the details.

Get out, have fun, and support the local geek scene.

And, as always, share what you might go do this weekend, and let me know if I missed anything!