
What we’re about
This is a group for individuals in the DC/MD/VA area who are looking to meet new people, happy hours, having a good time and sometimes doing extremely geeky things! Day or night - we love all things geeky.
geek/gēk/ Noun: A person with an eccentric devotion to a particular interest: "a computer geek".
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Discord: https://discord.gg/d4e9MKScVP
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/geekniteout/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geekniteout
Suggest Events: https://www.meetup.com/GeekNiteOut/discussions/5631913463119872/chat/
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Star Wars Eve! Sith Happens and Galactic Empire!Lola's Barracks Bar & Grill, Washington D.C., DC
Please note that Geek Nite Out is a Meetup Group attending these events. We are not the organizers of The Unofficial Star Wars Weekend on Barracks Row.
Friday, May 2nd, is the first night of The Unofficial Star Wars Weekend on Barracks Row! There will be a lot of activities going on, including:
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"Sith Happens" - A Star Wars Pop-Up Bar at Lola’s!
May the Fourth be with you—and with your drink!
Step into a galaxy far, far away with out-of-this-world cocktails, themed décor, and a fully immersive experience that brings your favorite saga to life. Whether you’re a Jedi Master or loyal to the Dark Side, this pop-up will be the ultimate destination for fans 21+ looking to celebrate the Force in style.
Expect:
- Galactic-themed drinks
- Star Wars-inspired photo ops
- Music, cosplay, and surprises from across the galaxy
✨ Costumes encouraged. Good times guaranteed.
And
The mighty Galactic Empire is coming to Washington DC! Join the galaxy’s foremost progressive technical heavy metal Star Wars cosplay John Williams tribute band as they lay waste to Washington DC, Planet Earth. Prepare for an evening of the most impressive heavy metal. There’s no one to stop us this time!
Galactic Empire - Imperial March Music Video: https://youtu.be/nohQReM7BpI?si=yV-ZNX4teU--mYu5
Click here to learn more about The Unofficial Star Wars Weekend and purchase tickets for Galactic Empire: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/may-the-4th-force-be-with-you-8th-street-se-unofficial-star-wars-weekend-tickets-1236566416439
Tickets for Galactic Empire are $20.
Schedule:
We will begin to meet at 5:30 pm at Sith Happens at Lola's at 711 8th St SE. We'll eat, drink, chat and try not to have our arms chopped off by a Jedi.At 7:30 pm, we'll ride our speeders to The Miracle Theater at 535 8th St SE for a show by The Galactic Empire.
Communication:
A #starwarseve channel will be created on the GNO Discord server before the event. It's to be used to help everyone communicate and find the group. You can join the Discord server here: https://discord.gg/d4e9MKScVP (link should be permanent. Please let me know if it stops working)I will let you know how to find me on the day of the event.
Metro:
It's about a 7-minute walk from the Eastern Market Metro Station (along the Blue, Orange, and Silver Lines) to Lola's.I'm looking forward to seeing you!
May The Force Be With You!GNO Meetup Event: https://www.meetup.com/geekniteout/events/307073759/
GNO Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/672914311772890/
- Marvel's Thunderbolts* in ImaxAMC Tysons Corner 16, McLean, VA
Screening Info:
We are seeing the 7:45 PM showing at AMC Tyson's Corner on Saturday, May 3. THE HOST IS SITTING IN SEAT K13. He will be wearing a black cap with "geek" on the front. AMC Stubs A-List members can get free tickets! The movie theater is on the top floor of the mall.Order Tickets and Reserve Seats Here: https://www.amctheatres.com/movies/thunderbolts-67481/showtimes?date=2025-05-03&theatre=amc-tysons-corner-16
Synopsis:
Ensnared in a death trap, an unconventional team of antiheroes -- Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, Red Guardian, Ghost, Taskmaster and John Walker -- embarks on a dangerous mission that forces them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts.
Trailer: https://youtu.be/hUUszE29jS0?si=UBuQgyXzV1ZutTiD
Dinner Option: Feel free to join us at 6:30PM in the food court outside the theater!
A #thunderbolts channel will be created on the GNO Discord server on the day of the event. It's to be used to help everyone communicate and find the group. Don't post spoilers until after the event. You can join the Discord server here: https://discord.gg/d4e9MKScVP (link should be permanent. Please let me know if it stops working)
GNO Meetup Event: https://www.meetup.com/geekniteout/events/307169474
GNO Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1224450959160571/
--MEETUP INFORMATION--
PARKING: There's free parking at the mall! The top floor of Parking Garage C is right by the theater!
METRO: AMC Tyson's Corner is by the Tyson's Corner Metro Station, along the Silver Line