Free Comic Book Day!
May 2nd
Join Austin Browncoats at Capstone Comics for Free Comic Book Day!
Where: Capstone Comics
When: Saturday/Sunday
Cost: Free
May 2009
Scarborough Faire
May 2nd-3rd
Step through the gates of Scarborough Village and feel your cares slip away. Thrill to the thunder of hooves and crash of lance on shield at the joust. Watch in amazement as birds of prey swoop just inches above your head at the command of the Royal Falconer.
Enjoy swordplay, comedy, music and other unique entertainment on 21 stages. Witness artisans create one-of-a-kind works of art. Browse 200 quaint shoppes for unique handmade jewelry, clothing, leather goods and other offerings.
Feast like a King on food and drink from around the world. Grab a turkey leg and stroll among the villagers of Scarborough. Spend the day in the 16th Century and have the time of your life.
Where: Scarborough Faire, Waxahachie, TX
When: Saturday/Sunday
Cost: Ticket Info
Iron Browncoat, Southern Match #1
May 3rd
Want to help us find our whose cuisine reigns supreme? Join us for our second Iron Browncoat. Will Ryan pull off another win? Can Becky even the score? Show up to find out and sample some bacony dessert goodness!
Meal: Southern.
The main ingredient: Chicken (for main entree).
Must have the following:
- Beverage
- Appetizer (can be a third side served as an appetizer)
- Main Entree with Two Sides
- Dessert
Where: Beth's House, Austin
When: 8:00 pm
Cost: Free
First Sunday
May 3rd
Come join us as we host our monthly shindig (held, not surprisingly, on the first Sunday of every month). Meet the entire crew of the Austin Browncoats and hear about their past, present, and future adventures.
We're watching: Serenity, the episode
Special Feature: We're hosting Iron Browncoat (see above) during First Sunday. Should be fairly awesome!
Where: Beth's House, Austin
When: 8:00 pm
Cost: Potluck and Iron Browncoat (tomatoes and strawberries are a must!)
Star Trek XI at IMAX
May 11th
Join the Austin Browncoats as we boldly go where... Oh, just come watch the new Star Trek at IMAX with us!
Where: Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, Austin
When: 7:00 pm
Cost: $12 for adults, $10 for seniors/military/students (with college ID) and $9 for youth ages 18 and under
May Karaoke
May 14th
Want to practice for that next American Idol audition? Well, neither do we. But we do love us some karaoke. So come join us as we stretch our vocal chords. And don't worry if you don't exactly sound like the next Elvis. Only our webmaster, Sam, does!
Where: Austin Karaoke, Austin
When: 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm (or 12:00 am)
Cost: $20.00 per hour for up to 6 people, $5.00 per person per hour for any additional person.
Geekstravaganza 2009
May 17th
Geekstravaganza is a charity geekfest the Austin Browncoats host to raise money for a worthy cause while uniting Geeks, Nerds and Browncoats alike. This year, we're supporting SafePlace, in their goal to end sexual and domestic violence through safety, healing, prevention and social change.
Each Geekstravaganza, we invite a new musical act to regale us in song (as we do our best Carlton dance). This year, we're honored to have Marian Call, a geek goddess, visiting our section of the 'verse. She'll perform two sets, while spinning plates in both hands and jumping on one foot. Seriously. She's that good! (Don't hold us to this, though. Marian might not have told us, per se, that she can do this, per se, but, maybe?)
"But what else can we look forward to, huh?"
How about an All-Geek Talent Show, All-Nerd Costume Contest and all Sci-Fi Trivia Bee. Winners get to bring home fabulous prizes and proudly let their geek banners fly! Last year, our talent show winner was Austin's own Ernie Cline, writer of geek favorite, Fanboys. Think you have what it takes to win the big prizes? Get your geeky talents ready, because we hope 2009 is at least the 12th root of 2 times better than Geekstravaganza 2007.
"Is that it? Really?"
Nope, that's not it. There is more! We'll even have some awesomely geeky (verging on a little too cool) demonstrations and an Air Combat tournament judged by Austin's favorite ninjas, Cry Havoc. What's Air Combat? Wouldn't you like to know! Real geeks know Air Combat, but if you're just borderline geek, keep your eyes on this website for an update on our Air Combat tournament!
When: May 17th, 2009, starting at 5PM
Where: Buffalo Billiards, Austin, TX
Why: Geeks like to do good works!
www.geekstravaganza.com
A-Kon 20
May 29th-31st
Join the Austin Browncoats at A-Kon 20 this weekend! We will have a double booth in Con Alley of A-Kon.
A-Kon® is the oldest continually running, anime-based convention in N. America. Celebrating it’s 20th year in 2009, A-Kon® hosts anime fans and guests, and offers other items of interest ranging from gaming, to independent film, all in the quest to provide the best experience for the fans and bring the most engaging, and educational, entertainment to the anime community.
Where: Sheraton Dallas, Dallas
When: Thursday: 3 pm - 9 pm, Friday: 8 am to 8 pm, Saturday: 8 am to 8 pm, Sunday: 9 am to 4 pm
Cost: 3-day adult (age 13 and above) - $55 (includes admission to all concerts), Friday Only - $35 (includes admission to all concerts), Saturday Only - $35, Sunday Only - $25, Child (ages 6 to 12) - $15 (all badges, single day or weekend), Child (5 and under) - Free