House of Blerds

House of Blerds An Evening Celebrating Black Nerd Culture | Music Sharing Night Friday, November 20th | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Hosted by Long Dark House | Old Town Alexandria Welcome home, Music Heads! 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 week's meeting will be one for the music fans. We are hosting a music sharing night, for those who want to find new songs, or share old ones. Bring CDs, Vinyls, cassettes, or just your phone and a music streaming account to share your favorite songs. Dont be shy, all music is welcomed and this is a space for exploring and expanding tastes. 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 💬 Physical Music Swap (If you feel inclined, bring your physical music you would be okay with parting with to swap with others) ☕Light Refreshments Whether you are new to music, or true to music, all are welcome! And if you have nothing to share, that's okay too! Just come and enjoy the tunes. All are welcome! 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.