Star Trek events: Thursday, October 8th - Wednesday, October 14th, 2020
It’s properly fall now…time to grab a cuppa and head for a virtual Star Trek event
So listen, we could all use a little break this weekend, and let me tell you, Star Trek is just the thing. So if you fancy meeting up with some fellow Trekkies, log on to one of these virtual events.
Star Trek Universe at New York Comic Con’s Metaverse - Thursday, October 8th - Sunday, October 11th
The Star Trek Universe is in full swing at New York Comic Con’s Metaverse this Thursday through Sunday. It’s all being broadcast on the New York Comic Con YouTube channel, and you can find more information, including a schedule of events, at findthemetaverse.com.
Tribble Talk with Larry Nemecek - Friday, October 9th
Science Division, makers of official Star Trek app-enabled tribbles, are hosting another of their popular Tribble Talk events this Friday, October 9th at 8pm ET. This week, Larry Nemecek, Dr. Trek himself and host of The Trek Files on the Roddenberry Podcast Network, will join them on Zoom for a panel all about tribbles, followed by tribble-themed trivia, complete with prizes.
For more information, head to sciencediv.com and click on “Trivia”.
Live Long and Evolve: What Star Trek Can Teach Us About Evolution, Genetics, and Life on Other Worlds - Saturday, October 10th
On Saturday, October 10th at 12pm MT, Dr. Erin Macdonald hosts Mohamed Noor, Star Trek science consultant and host of BioTrekkie Explains! on YouTube, discussing his book, Live Long and Evolve: What Star Trek Can Teach Us About Evolution, Genetics, and Life on Other Worlds.
This event is part of the Fort Collins Book Fest out of Fort Collins, CO, and you can find out more at focobookfest.org.
The Improvised Generation: Onscreen - Saturday, October 10th
Also on Saturday, October 10th, but later at 2pm PT, The Improvised Generation is moving “onscreen”. The new online version of the popular Los Angeles-based TNG improv show will be broadcast on the Outpost13 Twitch channel. For more information, including how to watch, follow @improvisedgen on Twitter, or check out twitch.tv/outpost13.
The Making of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan with John and Maria Jose Tenuto - Tuesday, October 13th
Looking ahead to next Tuesday, and the Deschute Public Library out of Oregon are hosting a webinar on the making of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, from 5:30 to 6:30pm PT. It’s hosted by Star Trek experts John and Maria Jose Tenuto.
Find out more at deschuteslibrary.org.
Trek the Vote for Victory (Joe Biden fundraiser) - Tuesday, October 13th
And finally, the BIG one. The Joe Biden Victory Fund is raising money for the Democratic presidential candidate’s campaign with a huge event featuring 19 Star Trek actors from across 5 series, with fan Q&A, cast panels, and trivia. The event is on Tuesday, October 13th, and starts 6pm ET. Scheduled to appear are: Alison Pill (no relation), Anthony Rapp, Brent Spiner, Evan Evagora, Gates McFadden, George Takei, Isa Briones, Jeri Ryan, Jonathan Del Arco, Jonathan Frakes, Kate Mulgrew, LeVar Burton, Marina Sirtis, Michelle Hurd, Patrick Stewart, Santiago Cabrera, Sonequa Martin-Green, Wil Wheaton and Wilson Cruz. The event will also feature special guests and Trekkies Andrew Yang, Cory Booker, Pete Buttigieg and Stacey Abrams!
You’ll need to make a donation in order to watch; instructions for the event will be emailed to you once you’ve completed your donation through ActBlue.
One small note: this is a political fundraising event, and it’s distinct from the non-partisan election fairness initiative Trek the Vote for Election Fairness. I told you about the name confusion on the two of them earlier this week and I just want to note that it’s exceptionally cool that both campaigns have changed their names to make it easier for people to tell them apart. Huzzah for working together!
To find out more about Joe Biden’s Trek the Vote for Victory fundraising event, head to joebiden.com/trekthevote.
The regular stuff
And of course, here’s a recap of the stuff that’s going on every week; if you haven’t joined in yet and you’re at a loose end, now would be a great time to do it.
These are the Twitter watchalongs:
#allstartrek runs Sunday through Friday at 8/7C and follows the Heroes and Icons Channel’s All Star Trek programme.
#TOSSatNight starts at 9pm PT on Saturday night and follows a different episode of The Original Series every week, and
#StarTrekHour is a Q&A-format event, every Tuesday at 1pm PT.
Then there’s Star Trek: Netflix Party, hosted daily and coordinated on Facebook. Every evening, they use the Netflix Party Chrome extension to watch Star Trek together. To find out more, head over to Star Trek: Netflix Party on Facebook.
And finally, Sid City Social Club, hosted by Star Trek: Deep Space Nine star Alexander Siddig’s official fan website, is continuing their twice-weekly livestreams on Fridays and Tuesdays. To find out more, including how to join in, head to sidcity.net.
If you have an online event or gathering you’d like me to promote on the show, let me know! How are YOU getting together with your fellow Trekkies, without leaving the house?
Special thanks to Marina Kravchuk for compiling this week’s events.
