Continuing my plan to expose you to Edmonton’s weird and wonderful subcultures, today I’ll tell you about the meetup group LADY GEEKs uNITE (LGN).
LGN provides a safe, welcoming space where ladies can geek out about comics, games, movies, and other pop culture of a geeky nature. The monthly meetups are usually hosted at Happy Harbour Comics. Men are very welcome to attend as the guest of a lady.
Past events have included board game nights and a screening of the documentary She Makes Comics. I once attended a silent auction for charity, which featured some gorgeous art prints that were snagged and brought home from various comic cons and expos.
Even if you can’t make it to all the events, the Facebook group is really fun to be a part of. The admins post fascinating articles about female artists making a name for themselves in geek-type industries (comics, superhero movies, etc.); I’d recommend joining the Facebook group just to liven up your feed with lady-centric success stories.
Some fun events coming down the pipe for LGN: Just around the corner on March 5 is Drink n’ Draw, a casual night to sit around with fellow artists and draw/write/create while you enjoy a beverage. Next is the She Hulk book club — if you’ve wanted to get into comics, or back into comics, this a great place to start! Read She Hulk Vol. 1 Law and Disorder, then meet with the geeks to chat about it on April 2.
Head over here to join LGN’s Facebook group, or here to check out their blog.