House of Blerds

House of Blerds An Evening Celebrating Black Nerd Culture | 90’s Vampire Edition ! Friday, November 6th | 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM Hosted by Long Dark House | Old Town Alexandria Welcome home, Bats. (㇏(•̀ᵥᵥ•́)ノ) Whether you're a lifelong Blerd or simply curious about the worlds of horror, science fiction, fantasy, anime, manga, comics, gaming, and speculative fiction, House of Blerds is a place to connect, discover, and celebrate together. At Long Dark House, we believe stories have the power to bring people together. House of Blerds is the beginning of a new community dedicated to celebrating Black creativity, imagination, and fandom in all its forms. This month's meeting we will be shaking things up, with a 90’s vampire themed movie night! Come dressed in your best 90’s vampire fit and be ready to indulge in a night of bloody drinks and succulent snacks. We will be showing an iconic, 90s vampire movie, can you take a guess on what it will be? Hint: 🧛🏿😎🩸 What to Expect 🖤 Meet fellow readers, gamers, creators, and fans 📚 Browse a curated selection of Black horror, speculative fiction, fantasy, sci-fi, manga, graphic novels, and comics 💬 A cozy and ambient movie watching experience after hours ☕ Vampy themed mocktails and snacks Whether or not you are a vampire, or a vampire hunter, all are welcome here and can expect an environment meant to cultivate just that. Admission $5 per person The registration fee simply helps us reserve space for those who plan to attend and allows us to prepare the best experience possible. If the cost would prevent you from joining us, please don't let that stop you. Email us at [email protected] , and we'll happily reserve a seat for you—no questions asked. Who Should Attend? This event is for anyone who enjoys Black nerd culture and the communities that surround it. Whether you love books, anime, gaming, comics, cosplay, horror films, fantasy, science fiction, tabletop games, or simply meeting people with similar interests, we'd love to welcome you. Come solo or bring a friend. Either way, you'll leave having met new people who share your love of the strange.