Las Vegas Fandom Directory

For fans of science fiction, fantasy, horror, comics, gaming, historical reenactment, science, and technology.

Published by Xanadu Las Vegas, a science fiction, fantasy, and horror convention to be held April 17-19, 2009, at the Plaza Hotel and Casino in downtown Las Vegas.

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Last updated August 16, 2008

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Contents:

·         Clubs and Groups

o   Science Fiction & Fantasy: General

o   Science Fiction & Fantasy: Specific TV/Movie Universes

o   Science Fiction & Fantasy: Semi-Private/Restricted

o   Movies/TV/Anime

o   Gaming

o   Comics

o   Historical Reenactment

o   Science & Technology

·         Conventions & Major Annual Events in Las Vegas

·         Conventions & Events Elsewhere

·         Las Vegas Fans

·         Local Genre-Related Businesses

o   Art

o   Books

o   Comics

o   Costumes & Props

o   Games (Electronic)

o   Games (Tabletop)

o   Other

Clubs and Groups: Science Fiction & Fantasy: General

 

Southern Nevada Fantasy & Fiction Union (SNAFFU) is the oldest science fiction fan group meeting in Las Vegas.  Our primary focus is literary science fiction, but our group also discusses movies, TV, and related fields.

·         Discussion group: 4^th Sundays 2-4PM Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Rd. (just east of Maryland Pkwy) in Las Vegas.

·         SNAFFood dinner meetings: 2^nd Saturdays at different restaurants each month.  Contact Linda Bushyager at 702-873-7930 to RSVP and for directions.

·         E-mail list: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SNAFFU/

 

Vegas Science Fiction Association (VSFA) is a social group for anyone interested in anything related to science fiction.  Although our main focus is media (books, movies, TV series), we welcome everyone: book geeks, movie buffs, serious gamers, comic book fans, etc. 

·         Meetings: 1^st Saturdays 11AM-1PM at Dead Poet Books, 937 S. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas.  The “after meeting” (aka “let’s-get-some-food”) is wherever those in attendance decide.

·         Movie nights: 3^rd Sundays 2 PM at Cooperville (James & Mindy’s house).  Join the VSFA e-mail list for directions.

·         Dinner and a Movie: Announced periodically on the VSFA e-mail list.

·         E-mail list: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VegasSFAssociation/

 

Las Vegas Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club Meetup is for individuals who enjoy science fiction and fantasy novels and want to discuss them.  We can also discuss the latest movies, novels, whatever!

·         Meetings: 1^st Wednesdays at 7 PM at Dead Poet Books, 937 S. Rainbow Blvd. Las Vegas.

·         Meetup group: http://scifi.meetup.com/369/

 

USS R’uustai NX-74918 is a local chapter of Starfleet, the international Star Trek fan association, but we are also a general science fiction and fantasy club including the Klingon Assault Group, Stargate, Battlestar Galactica, and Lost in Space.  We attend conventions together and try to have a group outing at least every month or two.

·         Website: http://www.uss-ruustai.net/

Clubs and Groups: Science Fiction and Fantasy: Specific TV/Movie Universes

 

USS Las Vegas is the Las Vegas chapter of the International Federation of Trekkers (IFT) international Star Trek fan club.  We focus on community involvement, as well as maintaining the ideals set forth by the Late Great Bird of the Galaxy, Gene Roddenberry.  All Las Vegas area Star Trek fans are encouraged to join us.

·         Meetings: 3^rd Wednesdays at 6:30 PM.  Check the website for the current meeting location.

·         Website: http://www.usslasvegas.org

 

IKV Kahless Ro is a Las Vegas-based science fiction club.  While not exclusive to Klingon culture, members of Kahless Ro focus on the Klingon virtues of honor.  Kahless Ro is involved in charitable events in the Las Vegas community and sponsors a Feast each year involving camping and many activities for those interested in Klingon culture and costuming.

·         Meetings: 1^st Saturdays at 10 AM at Peter Piper Pizza, 2401 E. Lake Mead Blvd., Las Vegas.

·         E-mail list: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Kahless-Ro/

 

Neon City Garrison is a local chapter of the 501^st Legion, a costuming fan club that celebrates the magic of the Star Wars saga by appearing in the armor of the storm troopers, the soldiers of the Galactic Empire or other characters and by getting involved in local communities.  Members of the 501^st Legion participate in blood drives, gather toys for charities, appear at children’s hospitals, volunteer for Lucas film-sponsored events, escort Star Wars celebrities at conventions, help with the release of Star Wars films and products, and generally hang about getting their pictures taken with kids of all ages and putting a smile on their faces.

·         Membership requirement: 18+ years old and own a screen-quality Star Wars bad guy costume

·         Website: http://www.neoncitygarrison.com/

 

Southern Nevada Browncoats is a local Firefly/Serenity fan club.

·         Contact: William at the Sci-Fi Center at SNBrowncoats@yahoo.com or 702-792-4335.

Clubs and Groups: Science Fiction and Fantasy: Semi-Private/Restricted

 

UNLV Science Fiction, Fantasy, Comic Book, and Gaming Fans is a club for UNLV students.  Activities include TV and movie nights, book clubs, games, and participating in other Las Vegas fandom events.

·         Facebook group: http://www.unlvfans.com/

 

Las Vegrants is an invitational, informal Core Fandom fan club.

·         Meetings: 1^st and 3^rd Saturdays at 7:30 PM, by invitation.

·         Website: http://lasvegrants.com/

 

Cineholics is a weekly invitational movie night for local fans.

• Movies: Fridays at 7:30 PM, by invitation.
• Website: http://cineholics.com/

Clubs and Groups: Movies/TV/Anime

 

Las Vegas Movie Fans Meetup is for meeting other local movie fans.  We will have at least two movie events a month as well as the option to go out afterwards to discuss the movie and get to know the others in the group.

·         Meetup group: http://movies.meetup.com/350/

 

Las Vegas Movie Goers Meetup specializes in hosting movie events at different theaters across Las Vegas. We will be viewing at least 2 movies per month. We are all about good times, making friends and catching the latest films from Hollywood or the occasional timeless classic.

·         Meetup group: http://movies.meetup.com/752/

 

Nevada Film Alliance (NFA) serves the needs of the many people in Nevada who are working or wish to work in some capacity in the making of motion pictures, both mainstream and underground.  Their websites and talents abound.  NFA connects these resources by being a resource itself, specifically with the goal of promoting cohesion and collaboration in establishing a lucrative film export market based in Nevada.

·         Meetup group: http://filmind.meetup.com/320/

 

Anime Vegas screens the newest Japanese Anime.

·         Meetings: Monthly at the West Charleston Library in the large auditorium. See website or join e-mail list for schedule.

·         Website: http://www.animevegas.net/

·         E-mail list: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/animevegas/

 

Las Vegas Horror Movie Fans Meetup meets every other Saturday to see a movie and has dinner afterwards.

·         Meetup group: http://horrormovies.meetup.com/155/

Clubs and Groups: Gaming

 

Vegas Gamers is a social network for local gamers and gaming groups. From D&D to board games, Warhammer to Vampire LARPs, all games and gamers are welcome. If you are looking for a game, VegasGamers.org is the place to start your search.

·         Website: http://www.vegasgamers.org/

·         Event Schedule: http://vegasgamers.org/events

·         Game Day: 4th Saturday of the Month

·         Game Day Registration: http://www.warhorn.net/lasvegas/

 

Knights of Sin City Dungeons & Dragons Meetup is for playing different RPGs and having fun.  Most of what is played is Dungeons & Dragons, but if someone wants to host something else, feel free.

·         Game nights: Many weekly, biweekly, and monthly games --  join the Meetup for details.

·         Meetup group: http://dnd.meetup.com/858/

 

Sin City OGREs (Organization of Gamers and Roleplaying Enthusiasts) provides a place for gamers to meet other gamers and promote, organize, and run games/events in the Las Vegas area.

·         Game nights: Many weekly, biweekly, and monthly games --  join the e-mail list for details.

·         E-mail list: http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/SinCityOGREs/

 

Desert of Shadows (DoS) is a Live Action Roleplaying (LARP) game in Las Vegas, based on White Wolf’s Vampire: the Requiem game system.  In DoS, you play the part of a Vampire living within White Wolf’s World of Darkness. 

·         Game nights: Most Saturdays at 7:30 PM at The Clubhouse, 6661 Bubbling Brook in Las Vegas.  Check website for game schedule.

·         Website: http://www.desertofshadows.com/

 

Las Vegas Wargamers (LVW) are a group of like-minded individuals joined together to pursue wargaming in the Las Vegas Metro area.

·         Miniatures gaming: Wednesdays 4-8 PM at the Little Shop of Magic, 4100 S Buffalo Dr #110, Las Vegas, NV 89147

·         Board games: Saturdays 5 PM until close at the Little Shop of Magic, 4100 S Buffalo Dr #110, Las Vegas, NV 89147

·         Monthly meetings: Varies, see website for details.

·         Website: http://www.lvwargamers.org/

 

Shades of the Rainbow is dedicated to the awakening and becoming of otherkin and vampires (psychic and/or sanguine).  Otherkin are souls who identify as other than human, such as, but not limited to, Goths, faeries (fairies), elves (elfin), werewolves (or other were-animals), dragons, unicorns, mermaids, griffons, nymphs, sprites, pixies, etc.  Science, magick, occult, religion (ancient & new world), UFO’s, legends, and myths… the veil is thin between the realms.  We also discuss energy work, divination, dream/memory recall, astrology, and alike topics of interest to otherkin.

·         E-mail list: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Shades_Of_The_Rainbow/

Clubs and Groups: Comics

 

Drink and Draw: Las Vegas is a social club for comic book artists and their fans.

·         Pub nights: Every Thursday from 6 PM to midnight at Micky Finnz at 425 Fremont St in downtown Las Vegas.

·         MySpace page: http://www.myspace.com/drinkanddraw_vegas

Clubs and Groups: Historical Reenactment

 

Kingdom of Albion is a local chapter of the Adrian Empire, a non-profit educational organization dedicated to the study and recreation of Western European culture between the years 1066 and 1603.  Our members work to recreate the arts and skills of his era.  We also include other cultures that commonly interacted with the Western Europeans during our time frame.

·         Website: http://www.adrianempire.org/locations-albion.php

·         Kingdom of Albion e-mail list: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Albion_adria/

·         Duchy of Vingulf e-mail list: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Adria-Vingulf/

 

Barony of Sarkhafn of the Kingdom of Caid is a local chapter of the Society for Creative Anachronism, a non-profit organization that recreates the Middle Ages from the 600s until 1650.  Our Barony boasts many fine warriors, archers, and artisans who can show their skill and latest creations at tournaments.  Fighter practices and classes are scheduled weekly.  If your interest lies in martial arts, costuming, cooking, or any number of other areas, you can find like-minded companions to hang with and share skills.

·         Rapier Fighter Practice at 8 AM and Armored Combat at 10 AM every Sunday in front of the Nevada Historic Society Museum, 700 Twin Lakes Drive, Las Vegas  (southwest corner of Lorenzi Park on Washington between Rancho and Valley View)

·         Baronial Business Meetings: 1^st Tuesdays at 7 PM at the Clark County Main Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas

·         Website: http://www.starkhafn.org/

·         E-mail list: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Barony_of_Starkhafn/

·         Rapier fighter e-mail list: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Starkhafn_Rapier/

 

Kingdom of Coreathea is a historical re-enactment group dedicated to family, friends, and all aspects of historical renaissance life.  As a group for Age of Chivalry: Las Vegas, we are committed to education of speech, weapons, costuming, and personas.  We are equally excited about heraldry, daily life, food, games, music, and art for both adults and children.  Our group welcomes new members who are interested in exploring history and eager to make new friends.

·         Meetings: Wednesdays at 7:30 PM at Sunset Park at Eastern & Warm Springs in Las Vegas.

·         MySpace page: http://www.myspace.com/coreathea

Clubs and Groups: Science & Technology

 

Las Vegas Future Salon dedicates itself to discussions of the future of science, technology, public policy, and entrepreneurship, including trends, books, inventions, and everything related to new ideas that influence the future.

·         Meetings: 2^nd Fridays 6:30-8:30 PM, location varies.

·         E-mail list: http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/lvfuturists/

 

LVBots is a club of robot-building enthusiasts in Las Vegas who enjoy all levels of robotics experimentation.  We focus on autonomous and homebrew robotic development.  Our group hosts semi-annual competitions featuring line-following, sumo, and maze-solving events.  We meet every other week to share our progress, ask for help, and inspire one another.  Our meetings are open to all interested buildings.  Bring your ‘bot and see some of ours!

·         Meetings: Every other Thursday at 7 PM at Pololu Robotics, 6000 S. Eastern Ave. Suite 12-D, Las Vegas

·         Website: http://www.lvbots.org/

·         E-mail list: http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/lvbots/

Conventions & Major Annual Events in Las Vegas

 

AnimeVegas, August 30 – September 1, 2008, at the Renaissance Hotel, 3400 Paradise Rd., Las Vegas, http://www.animevegas.com/

 

Las Vegas Klingon Feast/Gathering, October 2-5, 2008, at the Valley of Fire State Park, http://www.ikvkahless-ro.org

 

Age of Chivalry Renaissance Festival, October 10-12, 2008, at Sunset Park, Eastern and Sunset, Las Vegas, http://www.lvrenfair.com/

 

NeonCon (Gaming Convention), October 30 - November 2, 2008, at Palace Station, 2411 W. Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, http://www.neoncon.com/

 

Vegas Valley Book Festival, November 6-8, 2008, at the Fifth Street School, Lewis Avenue & Fourth Street, in downtown Las Vegas and the Clark County Flamingo Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, http://www.artslasvegas.org/vvbf/

 

Xanadu Las Vegas (Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Convention), April 17-19, 2009, Plaza Hotel, 1 S. Main Street, Las Vegas, http://www.xanadulasvegas.com/

 

ConQuest Las Vegas (Gaming Convention), April 17-19, 2009, Bally’s Hotel and Casino,