Don’t miss Escape the Haffenreffer, an escape room run by the Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology. Every year, the American Anthropological Association celebrates anthropology and anthropologists around the world through the declaration of Anthropology Day. This year, the Haffenreffer Museum will celebrate Anthropology Day with a new online version of its annual Escape the Haffenreffer escape …
The good folks behind the Wild Colonial Pub Quiz have devised a virtual version and you can all join in from the safety of your homes. Looking for the perfect way to celebrate National Pretzel Day? Well, we’ve got just the thing for you. Grab some actual pretzels and a literal drink and ‘head down’ …
The good folks behind the Wild Colonial Pub Quiz have devised a virtual version and you can all join in from the safety of your homes. Last week’s debut run went very well with 40 people participating; the hosts intend to make this a regular Sunday evening thang until we can once again get together …
The good folks behind the Wild Colonial Pub Quiz have devised a virtual version and you can all join in from the safety of your homes. Find the Zoom link at the Facebook event page. Looking for creative ways to connect while responsibly social distancing? Well, after you finish singing with your neighbors, head on …
(1.19) Head over to the Wild Colonial Tavern for an evening of competitive knowing things. You paid dearly for that education — time to cash in. Quiz categories may include current events, local stuff, Egyptian history, fonts, Latin phrases, the Roaring Twenties . . . you never know. It’s different every week, but it always …
Still time to check out “Learning Through Play: British and French Tabletop Games from the 18th and 19th Centuries” at the John Hay Library, featuring twenty-three Georgian and Victorian board games, along with jigsaw puzzles and other related items. The exhibit runs through October 11. As the turn from the 18th to the 19th century …
(7.28) Head over to the Wild Colonial Tavern for an evening of sanctioned smarty-pantsing. Show off all that book-larning while simultaneously admitting that you can name all five Jonas Brothers. The ‘Crush it like Quint’ image suggests this week’s theme, so study up on your sharks* . . . boats . . . things you …
(1.27) Or play darts. According to the Wild Colonial website there is a Pub Quiz on Sunday. Compete for cool prizes and cover yourself with glory. Categories may include current events, local stuff, architects, primates, famous viruses, Beatles, French cuisine, mass extinctions . . . you never know. It’s different every week, but it always …
(12.10) Fans of Magic the Gathering should head over to Great Northern BBQ for ‘Just Another Magic Monday.’ Newbies are welcome. Pull out your decks and lay them on the table, nerds! It’s Magic the Gathering night at Great Northern! All are welcome to come play a few casual games, drink some beers and grab …
(7.13) The West Broadway Neighborhood Association (WBNA) will be celebrating ‘Bocce and Chess in the Park’ this Thursday at 4pm with a ribbon-cutting for the new bocce courts and chess tables at the Dexter Training Ground. (Facebook event page.) Join neighbors, elected officials, and the Jeffrey Family for a “throw of the first ball.” Celebration …
(7.9) What better way to close out the weekend than competing in the Wild Colonial Pub Quiz. Compete for cool prizes and cover yourself with glory. Categories might include current events, local stuff, the Supreme Court, the periodic table, marine mammals, true crime, Irish playwrights, baseball players named Mookie . . . you never know. …
(12.21) Local chess maven Jaime Lowe is hosting a special edition of Chess Club and Game Night Wednesday at 186 Carpenter Street. The event is being held in honor of Dan Ginsburg — the public is welcome. (Facebook event page.) According to Dan’s obituary, Dan was a free spirit, loved video games, RPGs, chess and …
(7.24) According to the Wild Colonial website there will be a Pub Quiz Sunday (it says 8pm). Compete in air conditioned comfort for swell prizes. Categories might include current events, local stuff, Rio Olympics, comic book movies, Russian literature, climate change, 80’s television . . . you never know. It’s different every week, but it …
(6.12) According to the Wild Colonial website there is a Pub Quiz Sunday. Compete for cool prizes and cover yourself with glory. Categories might include current events, local stuff, the solar system, the Vatican, cuts of meat, French literature, Back to the Beach . . . you never know. It’s different every week, but it …
(4.3) According to the Wild Colonial website there will be a Pub Quiz Sunday. Compete for cool prizes and cover yourself with glory. Categories might include current events, local stuff, viruses, the Supreme Court, things that are cool, things that are warm, Shakespeare, NASA . . . you never know. It’s different every week, but …
(2.28) According to the Wild Colonial website there is a Pub Quiz on Sunday. Compete for cool prizes and cover yourself with glory. Categories may include current events, local stuff, the Supreme Court, leap year/leaping in general, famous viruses, 70’s music, French cuisine, the Cambrian explosion. You never know. It’s different every week, but it …