This Week in Geek 2011/11/27

A showcase of this week's finest geek and geek related activities for the week. Mark your calendars.

A clean canvas seems to scream
"Use me." (via Chris Palmer)

Longer Term

• Art - ArtJamz - Washington, DC - November 30 & December 1 - 6:30 PM
• For $65 you can get all-you-can-drink beer, wine, and vitamin water (if you’re into that sort of thing), you also get great music and a 22x28 canvas to do with what you will. Head over, and boldly create awesome paintings.
• Craft/Making - Washington Craft Show 2011 - Washington, DC - December 2nd through 4th - 10:00ish AM
• Do your loved ones really need another gift card? Support local crafters and pick up some unique gifts at the Craft Show. (Or do what I plan to do and stock up on crafty goods for yourself.)

Monday

• Consumerist Culture - CyberMonday - Everywhere - All Day and even sooner!
• Check my list from Black Friday for suggestions for online shopping.

Saturday

• Music - Gamer Symphony Orchestra - UMD - 2:00 PM
• The University of Maryland is putting on their big fall concert with pieces from Metal Gear Solid, Pokemon, Civilization V, Shadow of the Colossus, and others. Check out MP3s of their past concerts (including Oregon Trail dysentery deaths).
• Music - Hello the Future at HacDC - Washington, DC - 8:00 PM
• This looks like an open event, but you may want to call before heading over. With Hello the Future, the Nerdfighters and more, the event looks like quite the party.

If you're going to run around on a broom and pretend to fly, may as well
be surrounded by friends. (via Sheila Thomson)

Sunday

• Geek Sports - Muggle Quidditch Match - Washington, DC - 2:00 PM
• It’s every ounce as magical as you think it is.
• Video Games - Barcraft - Washington, DC - 11:00 AM
• If you haven’t checked out Barcraft yet, and you’re a StarCraft addict, now is the time. We’ve come down to the finals. Beer, Excitement, and Geekery at the Public Bar
• Entertainment - Indoor Lasertag Games and Adventure: Battle of the Professionals - Springfield, VA - 11:45 AM
• Who doesn’t love laser tag? Laser tag is so badass. Enjoy a “2-level arena, a gothic landscape of alleyways, mazes, turrets and passageways.” Complete with special effects, show up and revel in the adrenaline.

Quick note: The Nerdist Podcast Live has a new date: January 6. The 9:30 Club will be honoring tickets from the postponed event.

An exciting week! Get to it! Other weekly reoccurring events are listed on our website (such as Rocky, CCG tournaments, crazy themed happy hours). For more information, check out the calendars at DC Geeks.