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The building is almost always open between 6 pm and 10 pm on Wednesday evenings, and often later. When the weather is inclement, please call 617-625-2311 to make sure that there are people at the clubhouse before showing up.</div> <div class="note"> The dumpster will be emptied every two weeks on Mondays. <br/>Please leave a clear path to the dumpster, and plenty of clear space around it on pickup days. <br/>Upcoming dumpster pickup dates are Jul 24, Aug 7 & 21, Sep 4 & 18, Oct 2, 16, & 30, Nov 13 & 27, Dec 11 & 25, Jan 8 & 22, Feb 5 & 19, Mar 5 & 19, Apr 2, 16, & 30, May 14 & 28, and Jun 11 & 25. </div> <div class="note">The <a href="/web/20170724230019/http://www.nesfa.org/clubhouse/">clubhouse</a> will be cleaned by professional cleaners on the first Friday of every month. <br/>Please schedule your activities so as not to interfere with their work. <br/>Upcoming clubhouse cleaning dates are Aug 4, Sep 1, Oct 6, Nov 3, Dec 1, Jan 5, Feb 2, Mar 2, Apr 6, May 4, and Jun 1, </div> <div class="note">NESFA events are highlighted <span class="nesfa">like this</span>. <br/>Non-NESFA events at the clubhouse are highlighted <span class="clubhouse">like this</span>. <br/>Extraordinary and exceptional events, dates, and reminders are highlighted <span class="highlight">like this</span>. </div> <!-- Events which will recur, but we don't know when --> <!-- <span class=highlight><i>Tentative</i></span> <!-- <p><strong>Mar 30, 2014</strong>, 11:59 pm <abbr title="Pacific Daylight Time">PDT</abbr> (2:59 am <abbr title="Eastern Daylight Time">EDT</abbr>, Mar 31), Voting deadline for the <a href="http://www.sfwa.org/nebula-awards/how-to-vote/" target="_blank">Nebula Awards</a>. <!-- <!-- <!-- <p><span class=nesfa><strong>May 13, 2016</strong> <strong>Library cataloguing work session</strong>, 7 pm to <i>whenever</i>, at the <a href="/clubhouse/">clubhouse</a>.</span></p> <!-- <p class="reverse-indent"><span class=clubhouse><strong>Mar 27, 2017</strong> <a href="http://corp.arisia.org/" target="_blank">Arisia</a> E-board meeting, 7:30 pm at the <a href="/clubhouse/">clubhouse</a>.</span><br/> Note that this is a closed Meeting. <span class=highlight>Any NESFA members present in the clubhouse will be asked to move to the Blue room.</span></p> <!-- <p class="reverse-indent"><span class=nesfa><strong>Feb 7, 2016</strong> <strong>Boskone and Business Meetings</strong>, <span class=highlight>noon</span> and 2 pm, respectively, at the <a href="/clubhouse/">clubhouse</a>.</span> <br />There will be a Superbowl party at the Broomhead/Szczesuil residence in Littleton, MA, following the <abbr title="Business Meeting">BM</abbr>, or at 6 pm, whichever is later.  Soft drinks, snacks, and hors d'oeuvres will be provided; feel free to bring more edibles. Send email to <a href="mailto:tim@szczesuil.com?subject=Superbowl request">Tim Szczesuil</a> if you need directions.</p> --> <!-- <p><span class=nesfa><strong>Apr ??, 2016</strong>, 10 am, Cleaning work session at the <a href="/clubhouse/">clubhouse</a>.</span></p> --> <!-- <p><span class=nesfa><strong>Nov 8, 2016</strong> Fellowship Banquet, 7 pm, at <a href="https://www.natickmall.com/en/directory/map/meatball-kitchen-17618.html" target="_blank">The Meatball Kitchen</a> in Natick MA.</p> <!-- <p class="reverse-indent"><span class=nesfa><strong>Apr 30, 2017</strong> <strong>Other Meeting</strong>, 2 pm, at Robert Luoma's house in Newton, MA.</span> <!-- <p><strong>Jul 6–7, 2016</strong> Showing of <cite>?????</cite> at <a href="http://www.coolidge.org/films/metropolis-0" target="_blank">The Coolidge Corner Theater</a> in Brookline, MA.</p> <!-- <!-- <p><strong>Jul 22–24, 2016</strong> <a href="http://playersring.org/box-office/" target="_blank"><q>The Other Two Men</q></a> at The Players' Ring in Portsmouth, NH.</p> <!-- <p class="reverse-indent"><span class=nesfa><strong>Aug 2, 2016</strong>, 7:00 pm, <strong>Work session packing for Worldcon</strong>, at the <a href="/clubhouse/">clubhouse</a>.</span> <br /><span class=highlight>Do not park in the driveway.</span></p> <!-- <p><span class=highlight> NESFA will not hold a Business meeting during August 2016.</span></p> <!-- <p><span class=highlight> The NESFA Reading Group will not meet during August 2017.</span></p> <!-- <p class="reverse-indent"><span class=nesfa><strong>Jan 20, 2017</strong> <strong>NESFA Reading Group</strong>, 7 pm to 10 pm, <!-- repeat 1st Fri each month at the <a href="/clubhouse/">clubhouse</a>.</span> <!--<br />Topic: <cite>xxx</cite> by Yyy Zzz. <!-- <p><strong>Sep 22, 2016</strong> <a href="http://www.improbable.com/ig/" target="_blank">26th First Annual Ig Nobel Prize ceremony</a> in Cambridge, MA.</p> <!-- <p><strong>Sep 30, 2016</strong> Deadline for submission of entries for the <a href="awards/storycon.html">Short Story Contest</a>.</p> <!-- <p><strong>Oct 1, 2016</strong>, 11:59 pm, Viewing of <a href="http://www.coolidge.org/films/serenity" target="_blank"><cite>Can't Stop the Serenity</cite></a> at the <a href="http://www.coolidge.org/" target=_blank>Coolidge Corner Theater</a> in Brookline, MA.</p> <!-- <p><span class=nesfa><strong>Oct 31, 2016</strong> Horror Movie Marathon, noon to <i>whenever</i>, at the <a href="/clubhouse/">clubhouse</a>.</span></p> <!-- <p class="reverse-indent"><span class=nesfa><strong>Nov 5, 2016</strong> Indie <a href="../gaming.html">Game Day</a> noon to midnight at the <a href="/clubhouse/">clubhouse</a>.</span> <br />Game design companies attending will include: Rampage Games, LLC; Lava Panda Studios; and Copper Frog Games.</p> <!-- <p class="reverse-indent"><span class=nesfa><strong>Nov 26, 2016</strong> <strong>Turkey Fest Movie Day</strong>, 11 am to <i>whenever</i>, at the <a href="/clubhouse/">clubhouse</a>.</span></p> <!-- <!-- <p class="reverse-indent"><span class=nesfa><strong>Dec 31, 2016</strong> Other Meeting and New Year's Eve Pot Luck Party, at the Broomhead/Szczesuil residence in Littleton, MA.</span> <br />Dinner at 7 pm. <span class=highlight>Please do not arrive before 6 pm.</span> <br />Deadline for submission of <a href="/awards/skylark.html">Skylark</a> ballots.</p> <!-- <p><span class=nesfa><strong>Jan 28, 2017</strong> Media Day, <cite>GoT</cite> Marathon, 11 am to <i>whenever</i>, at the <a href="/clubhouse/">clubhouse</a>.</span></p> <!-- <p class="reverse-indent"><span class=nesfa><strong>Feb 5, 2017</strong> <strong>Boskone and NESFA Business Meetings</strong>, <span class="highlight">noon</span> and 2 pm, respectively, at the <a href="/clubhouse/">clubhouse</a>.</span></p> <!-- <p class="reverse-indent"><span class=nesfa><strong>Feb 12, 2017</strong> <a href="/information/imdoc.html"><cite><abbr title="Instant Message">IM</abbr></cite></a> collation <span class="highlight">and</span> Boskone preparation work session, 1 pm until we're done, at the <a href="/clubhouse/">clubhouse</a>. </span> There are many tasks; please come and help.</p> <!-- <p><span class=highlight> No Other Meeting is scheduled for February 2017.</span></p> <!-- <p><span class=nesfa><strong>Apr ??, 2017</strong>, 11 am to 11 pm, <a href="/negc/">NEGC4, The Fourth New England Gaming Convention</a> in Somerville, MA.</span></p> --> <!-- <p><span class=nesfa><strong>Mar 12, 2017</strong> 1 pm to 6 pm EDT, <a href="http://www.boskone.org/">Boskone 54</a> Debriefing at the <a href="/clubhouse/">clubhouse</a>.</span></p> <!-- <p><span class=nesfa><strong>May 21, 2017</strong>, 10 am, Clubhouse Committee work session at the <a href="/clubhouse/">clubhouse</a>.</span></p> <!-- <p class="reverse-indent"><span class=nesfa><strong>May 28, 2017</strong> <strong>Other Meeting</strong>, 2 pm, at the Broomhead/Szczesuil residence in Littleton, MA.</span> <!-- <br />There are cats here, and there'll be a barbecue. </p> <!--<p class="reverse-indent"><span class=nesfa><strong>Jun 25, 2017</strong> <strong>Other Meeting</strong>, 2 pm, at Rick Kovalcik's home in Newton Center, MA.</span> <!-- <p class="reverse-indent"><span class=nesfa><strong>Jul 23, 2017</strong> <strong>Other Meeting</strong>, 2 pm, at Robert Luoma's house in Newton, MA.</span></p> <!-- <p><span class=nesfa><strong>Jul 1, 2017</strong> <a href="http://www.thehugoawards.org/" target="_blank">Hugo</a> finalist viewing, part III, 1 pm to midnight, at the <a href="/clubhouse/">clubhouse</a>.</span></p> <!-- <p><strong>Jul ??–??, 2018</strong> <a href="http://???.com/" target="_blank">??</a>, the 13th North American Science Fiction Convention (<q>NASFiC</q>) in ???.</p> <!-- <p><strong>Jul 12, 2017</strong>, 7 pm to 9 pm, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/875132612637796/" target=_blank>Author Event: Max Gladstone, Yoon Ha Lee and Sabrina Vourvoulias</a> at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PandemoniumBooks/" target=_blank>Pandemonium Books & Games</a> in Cambridge, MA.</p> <!-- <p class="reverse-indent"><strong>Jul 16, 2017</strong>, 2:59 am <abbr title="Eastern Daylight Time">EDT</abbr> (July 15, 2017, 11:59 pm <abbr title="Pacific Daylight Time">PDT</abbr>) <br />Deadline for mail-in and electronically-submitted Hugo ballots to arrive. <br />More information can be found on the <a href="http://www.worldcon.fi/wsfs/hugo/" target="_blank">Worldcon 75 Hugo page</a>.</p> --> <!-- Scheduled events --> <!-- 2017 --><br/> <p class="reverse-indent"><span class="clubhouse"><strong>Jul 25, 2017</strong>, 7:30 pm, Arisia division head meeting at the <a href="/web/20170724230019/http://www.nesfa.org/clubhouse/">clubhouse</a>.</span> <br/>This is a private meeting.</p> <p><strong>Jul 26, 2017</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://www.newenglandauthorsexpo.com/" target="_blank">New England Authors Expo</a> in Danvers, MA.</p> <p><span class="nesfa"><strong>Jul 28, 2017</strong> <abbr title="Role Playing Game">RPG</abbr> Night, 6 pm to <i>whenever</i> at the <a href="/web/20170724230019/http://www.nesfa.org/clubhouse/">clubhouse</a>.</span></p> <p><strong>Jul 28–30, 2017</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://www.whatthefur.ca/home_e.php" target="_blank">What the Fur VIII</a> in Pointe Claire, QC, CA.</p> <p class="reverse-indent"><strong>Jul 29, 2017</strong>, 1 pm, <strong>Ted's and Bonnie's poolside party</strong> and BBQ at the Atwoods' house in Castleton-on-Hudson, NY. <br/>There are cats here!</p> <p class="reverse-indent"><strong>Jul 29, 2017</strong>, Deadline for mailed in site selection ballots for Worldcon 77. <br/>More information and ballots can be found on the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://www.worldcon.fi/wsfs/site-selection/" target="_blank">Worldcon 75 Site Selection page</a>.</p> <p class="reverse-indent"><span class="nesfa"><strong>Jul 30, 2017</strong> <strong>Boskone <i>Budget</i> and Business Meetings</strong>, 1 pm and 2 pm, respectively, at the <a href="/web/20170724230019/http://www.nesfa.org/clubhouse/">clubhouse</a>.<br/></span></p> <p class="reverse-indent"><span class="highlight"> The NESFA Reading Group will not meet during August 2017.</span> <br/>Beginning in September, the NESFA Reading Group will meet on the first Friday each month.</p> <p><strong>Aug 4–6, 2017</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://parsec-sff.org/confluence/" target="_blank">Confluence</a> in Pittsburgh, PA.</p> <p><strong>Aug 4–6, 2017</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://armadillocon.org/d39/" target="_blank">ArmadilloCon 39</a> in Austin, TX.</p> <p><span class="nesfa"><strong>Aug 5, 2017</strong> <a href="/web/20170724230019/http://www.nesfa.org/gaming.html">Game Day</a> noon to midnight at the <a href="/web/20170724230019/http://www.nesfa.org/clubhouse/">clubhouse</a>.</span></p> <p class="reverse-indent"><span class="nesfa"><strong>Aug 9, 2017</strong> <a href="/web/20170724230019/http://www.nesfa.org/information/imdoc.html"><cite><abbr title="Instant Message">IM</abbr></cite></a> collation, 6 pm, at the <a href="/web/20170724230019/http://www.nesfa.org/clubhouse/">clubhouse</a>. </span> (Rick Katze will run it in Mike Kerpan's absence.)</p> <p><strong>Aug 9–13, 2017</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://www.worldcon.fi/" target="_blank">Worldcon 75</a>, the 75th <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://www.worldcon.org/" target="_blank">World Science Fiction Convention</a>, in Helsinki, Finland.</p> <p class="reverse-indent"><strong>Aug 11, 2017</strong>, 4 pm <abbr title="Eastern European Summer Time">EEST</abbr>, Deadline for on-site voting for site selection for Worldcon 77. <br/>More information and ballots can be found on the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://www.worldcon.fi/wsfs/site-selection/" target="_blank">Worldcon 75 Site Selection page</a>.</p> <p><span class="nesfa"><strong>Aug 11, 2017</strong> Hugo Streaming <span class="highlight">(tentative)</span>, 1 pm to <i>whenever</i> at the <a href="/web/20170724230019/http://www.nesfa.org/clubhouse/">clubhouse</a>.</span></p> <p><span class="nesfa"><strong>Aug 11, 2017</strong> <abbr title="Role Playing Game">RPG</abbr> Night, 6 pm to <i>whenever</i> at the <a href="/web/20170724230019/http://www.nesfa.org/clubhouse/">clubhouse</a>.</span></p> <p><strong>Aug 11–13, 2017</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://bronycon.org/" target="_blank">Bronycon</a> in Baltimore, MD.</p> <p><strong>Aug 11–13, 2017</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://www.otakon.com/" target="_blank">Otakon</a> in Washington, DC.</p> <p><strong>Aug 11–13, 2017</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://bostoncomiccon.com/" target="_blank">Boston Comic Con</a> in Boston, MA.</p> <p><span class="nesfa"><strong>Aug 12, 2017</strong> Media Day, 2 pm to <i>whenever</i>, at the <a href="/web/20170724230019/http://www.nesfa.org/clubhouse/">clubhouse</a>.</span></p> <p class="reverse-indent"><span class="clubhouse"><strong>Aug 15, 2017</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://www.meetup.com/The-Book-Shop-Sci-Fi-Fantasy-Book-Club/" target="_blank">The Book Shop Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club</a> book discussion, 7 pm to 10 pm, at the <a href="/web/20170724230019/http://www.nesfa.org/clubhouse/">clubhouse</a>.</span> <!-- Schedule every third Tuesday. --> <br/>Topic: <cite>Bridge of Birds</cite> by Barry Hughart.</p> <!-- <p class="reverse-indent"><strong>Aug 17, 2017</strong> Monthly Dr. Who Talk, 7 pm <!-- reschedule monthly on 3rd Thursday ->- at <a href="http://www.anniesbooksworcester.com/" target=_blank>Annie's Book Stop of Worcester</a>. <br />Topic: <i>???</i>.</p> --> <p><strong>Aug 17–20, 2017</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://necronomicon-providence.com/welcome/" target="_blank">NecronomiCon Providence</a> in Providence, RI.</p> <p><strong>Aug 18–20, 2017</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://www.terrificon.com/" target="_blank">TerrifiCon</a> in Uncasville, CT.</p> <p><span class="nesfa"><strong>Aug 19, 2017</strong> <a href="/web/20170724230019/http://www.nesfa.org/gaming.html">Game Day</a> noon to midnight at the <a href="/web/20170724230019/http://www.nesfa.org/clubhouse/">clubhouse</a>.</span></p> <p><strong>Aug 19, 2017</strong>, 2 pm, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://www.massfilc.org/meetings.shtml" target="_blank">MASSFILC meeting</a> in Arlington, MA.</p> <p><span class="nesfa"><strong>Aug 21, 2017</strong> Solar eclipse watching party, noon to 4 pm, at the <a href="/web/20170724230019/http://www.nesfa.org/clubhouse/">clubhouse</a>.</span></p> <p class="reverse-indent"><span class="clubhouse"><strong>Aug 22, 2017</strong>, 7:30 pm, Arisia division head meeting at the <a href="/web/20170724230019/http://www.nesfa.org/clubhouse/">clubhouse</a>.</span> <br/>This is a private meeting.</p> <p><span class="clubhouse"><strong>Aug 24, 2017</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://corp.arisia.org/" target="_blank">Arisia corporate</a> meeting, 7:30 pm at the <a href="/web/20170724230019/http://www.nesfa.org/clubhouse/">clubhouse</a>.</span></p> <p><span class="nesfa"><strong>Aug 25, 2017</strong> <abbr title="Role Playing Game">RPG</abbr> Night, 6 pm to <i>whenever</i> at the <a href="/web/20170724230019/http://www.nesfa.org/clubhouse/">clubhouse</a>.</span></p> <p><strong>Aug 25–27, 2017</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://bubonicon.com/" target="_blank">Bubonicon 49</a> in Albuquerque, NM.</p> <p><strong>Aug 25–27, 2017</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://www.trekonderoga.com/" target="_blank">Trekonderoga 2017</a> in Ticonderoga, NY.</p> <p class="reverse-indent"><span class="nesfa"><strong>Sep 1, 2017</strong> <strong>NESFA Reading Group</strong>, 7 pm to 10 pm, <!-- repeat 1st Fri each month --> at the <a href="/web/20170724230019/http://www.nesfa.org/clubhouse/">clubhouse</a>.</span> <br/>Topic: <cite>Johnathan Strange & Mr. Norrell</cite> by Susanna Clarke.</p> <p><strong>Sep 1–3, 2017</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/https://escapevelocity.events/evening-events/?mc_cid=2c5e5582cc&mc_eid=[UNIQID]" target="_blank">Escape Velocity 2017</a> in Washington, DC.</p> <p><strong>Sep 1–4, 2017</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://dragoncon.org/" target="_blank">Dragon Con</a> in Atlanta, GA.</p> <p class="reverse-indent"><span class="nesfa"><strong>Sep 3, 2017</strong>, 3 pm to 7:30 pm, <strong>NESFA picnic</strong> at The Shelter (a covered area with 6 grills and 8 tables) at <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://www.brooklinema.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Larz-Anderson-Park-87" target="_blank">Larz Anderson Park</a> in Brookline. Note that neither dogs nor hibachis are allowed in this area. All fans are welcome. NESFA will provide the basics: hamburgers, hot dogs, buns, condiments, and fire; bring something to share.</span> <br/>There is a link for directions to the park on the same page.</p> <p class="reverse-indent"><span class="nesfa"><strong>Sep 4, 2017</strong> <span class="highlight">(Monday)</span> <strong>Boskone and Business Meetings</strong>, 1 pm and 2 pm, respectively, at the <a href="/web/20170724230019/http://www.nesfa.org/clubhouse/">clubhouse</a>.<br/></span></p> <p class="reverse-indent"><span class="nesfa"><strong>Sep 13, 2017</strong> <a href="/web/20170724230019/http://www.nesfa.org/information/imdoc.html"><cite><abbr title="Instant Message">IM</abbr></cite></a> collation, 6 pm, at the <a href="/web/20170724230019/http://www.nesfa.org/clubhouse/">clubhouse</a>.</span></p> <p><strong>Sep 16–17, 2017</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://granitecon.com/" target="_blank">Granite State Comicon</a> in Manchester, NH.</p> <p class="reverse-indent"><strong>Sep 18, 2017</strong> <!-- usually occurs each quarter --> <abbr title="Family of Avon Nerds">F.A.N.</abbr> Group Meetup, 7 pm, at the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://www.avonctlibrary.info/" target="_blank">Avon Free Public Library</a> <!--<br />Topic: t.b.a. -->.</p> <p class="reverse-indent"><span class="clubhouse"><strong>Sep 19, 2017</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://www.meetup.com/The-Book-Shop-Sci-Fi-Fantasy-Book-Club/" target="_blank">The Book Shop Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club</a> book discussion, 7 pm to 10 pm, at the <a href="/web/20170724230019/http://www.nesfa.org/clubhouse/">clubhouse</a>.</span> <!-- Schedule every third Tuesday. --> <br/>Topic: <cite>Distraction</cite> by Bruce Sterling.</p> <p><strong>Sep 22–24, 2017</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://www.fencon.org/" target="_blank">FenCon XIV</a> in Irving (DFW airport), TX.</p> <p><strong>Sep 30–Oct 1, 2017</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://www.roberson.org/exhibits-events/robercon-roberson-scifi-convention/" target="_blank">RoberCon 2016</a> in Binghamton, NY.</p> <p><strong>Sep 29–Oct 1, 2017</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://archonstl.org/" target="_blank">Archon 41</a> in Collinsville, IL.</p> <!-- <p><strong>Sep ??–Oct ?, 2017</strong> <a href="http://eeriecon.org/" target="_blank">EerieCon 19</a> in Grand Island, NY.</p> --> <!-- Dave C.'s convention lookup bookmark. ~~/\~~ Please do not delete this. --> <p class="reverse-indent"><span class="nesfa"><strong>Oct 6, 2017</strong> <strong>NESFA Reading Group</strong>, 7 pm to 10 pm, <!-- repeat 1st Fri each month --> at the <a href="/web/20170724230019/http://www.nesfa.org/clubhouse/">clubhouse</a>.</span> <br/>Topic: <abbr title="To be determined">TBD</abbr>.</p> <p><strong>Oct 6–8, 2017</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://www.capclave.org/capclave/capclave17/" target="_blank">Capclave 2017</a> in Gaithersburg, MD.</p> <p><strong>Oct 6–8, 2017</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/https://www.facebook.com/groups/113129345396222/" target="_blank">CONtraflow VII</a> in Kenner, LA.</p> <!-- <p><strong>Oct ?–?, 2017</strong> <a href="http://www.gaylaxicon2017.org/" target="_blank">Gaylaxicon 2017</a> in Minneapolis, MN.</p> --> <p><strong>Oct 12–15, 2017</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://bouchercon2017.com//" target="_blank">Passport to Murder</a> in Toronto, ON, CA.</p> <p><strong>Oct 13–16, 2017</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/https://www.facebook.com/BostonTerrorThon/photos/a.522103414539536.1073741828.517744241642120/1061317263951479/?type=3" target="_blank">Boston Terror 'Thon</a> in Somerville, MA.</p> <p><strong>Oct 13–15, 2017</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://www.anotheranimecon.com/" target="_blank">Another Anime Convention 2017</a> in Manchester, NH.</p> <!-- <p><strong>Oct ??, 2017</strong>, 10 am to 4:30 pm, <a href="http://www.guilfordfreelibrary.org/gfl-con/" target="_blank">Guilford Comic Con</a> in Avon, CT.</p> --> <!-- <p><span class=clubhouse><strong>Oct ??, 2017</strong> <a href="http://mcfi.org/" target="_blank"><abbr title="Massachusetts Convention Fandom, Inc.">MCFI</abbr></a> Meeting, 7:30 pm, at the <a href="/clubhouse/">NESFA clubhouse</a>.</span></p> --> <p class="reverse-indent"><span class="clubhouse"><strong>Oct 17, 2017</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://www.meetup.com/The-Book-Shop-Sci-Fi-Fantasy-Book-Club/" target="_blank">The Book Shop Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club</a> book discussion, 7 pm to 10 pm, at the <a href="/web/20170724230019/http://www.nesfa.org/clubhouse/">clubhouse</a>.</span> <!-- Schedule every third Tuesday. --> <br/>Topic: <cite>The Ninefox Gambit</cite> by Yoon Ha Lee.</p> <p><strong>Oct 18–22, 2017</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://www.illuxcon.com/" target="_blank">IlluxCon XI</a> in Reading, PA.</p> <p><strong>Oct 21, 2017</strong>, 11 am to 7 pm, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://www.massufofestival.com/" target="_blank">Paraween</a> in Salem, MA.</p> <p><strong>Oct 27–29, 2017</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/https://www.furpocalypse.org/" target="_blank">Furpocalypse</a> in Cromwell, CT.</p> <p><strong>Oct 27–29, 2017</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://www.bakuretsucon.org/" target="_blank">Bakuretsu Con 2017</a> in Colchester, VT.</p> <p><strong>Oct 28, 2017</strong>, 10 am to 5 pm, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://www.bostonbookfest.org/" target="_blank">Boston Book Festival</a> in Copley Sq., Boston, MA. <span class="nesfa">NESFA will participate<!-- and will be in booth ??-->.</span> </p> <!-- <p class="reverse-indent"><span class=nesfa><strong>Oct 29, 2017</strong> <strong>Halloween Party Open House and Other Meeting</strong>, 4 pm to 8 pm, at the <a href="/clubhouse/">clubhouse</a>.</span></p> --> <p><strong>Nov 2–5, 2017</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://www.fact.org/wfc2017/" target="_blank">World Fantasy Convention 2017</a> in San Antonio, TX.</p> <p class="reverse-indent"><span class="nesfa"><strong>Nov 3, 2017</strong> <strong>NESFA Reading Group</strong>, 7 pm to 10 pm, <!-- repeat 1st Fri each month --> at the <a href="/web/20170724230019/http://www.nesfa.org/clubhouse/">clubhouse</a>.</span> <br/>Topic: <cite>Jack of Shadows</cite> by Roger Zelazny and <cite>For Want Of A Nail</cite> by Mary Robinette Kowal.</p> <p><strong>Nov 5, 2017</strong>, 2 am <abbr title="Eastern Daylight Time">EDT</abbr>, end of <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daylight_saving_time_in_the_United_States" target="_blank"> daylight saving time</a>; change clocks backward to 1 am <abbr title="Eastern Standard Time">EST</abbr><!--, so that you won't be too too early for your afternoon plans-->. <!-- Following years: Nov 4, 2018, Nov 3, 2019, Nov 1, 2020, Nov 7, 2021, Nov 6, 2022, Nov 5, 2023, Nov 3, 2024, Nov 2 2025 --> </p> <p><strong>Nov 10–12, 2017</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://philcon.org/" target="_blank">Philcon</a> in Cherry Hill, NJ.</p> <p><strong>Nov 10–12, 2017</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://tusconscificon.com/" target="_blank">TusCon 44</a> in Tucson, AZ.</p> <p><strong>Nov 10–12, 2017</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://crimebake.org/" target="_blank">Crime Bake 2017</a> in Woburn, MA.</p> <p><strong>Nov 10–12, 2017</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://www.ricomiccon.com/" target="_blank">Rhode Island Comic Con</a> in Providence, RI.</p> <p><strong>Nov 17–19, 2017</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://www.sfcontario.ca/" target="_blank">SFContario 8</a> in Toronto, ON.</p> <p><strong>Nov 17–19, 2017</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/https://www.derpycon.com/" target="_blank">DerpyCon 2016</a> in Morristown, NJ.</p> <p class="reverse-indent"><span class="clubhouse"><strong>Nov 21, 2017</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://www.meetup.com/The-Book-Shop-Sci-Fi-Fantasy-Book-Club/" target="_blank">The Book Shop Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club</a> book discussion, 7 pm to 10 pm, at the <a href="/web/20170724230019/http://www.nesfa.org/clubhouse/">clubhouse</a>.</span> <!-- Schedule every third Tuesday. --> <br/>Topic: <abbr title="To be determined">TBD</abbr>.</p> <p><strong>Nov 24–26, 2017</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://loscon.org/44/" target="_blank">Loscon</a> in Los Angeles, CA.</p> <p><strong>Nov 24–26, 2017</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://www.chessiecon.org/" target="_blank">Chessiecon 2017</a> in Baltimore, MD.</p> <p class="reverse-indent"><span class="nesfa"><strong>Nov 30, 2017</strong> <span class="highlight">(Thursday)</span> <strong>NESFA Reading Group</strong>, 7 pm to 10 pm, at the <a href="/web/20170724230019/http://www.nesfa.org/clubhouse/">clubhouse</a>.</span> <br/>Topic: <abbr title="To be determined">TBD</abbr>.</p> <p><strong>Dec 1–3, 2017</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://www.smofcon35.org/" target="_blank">Smofcon 35</a> in Boston, MA.</p> <p><strong>Dec 1–3, 2017</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://anonycon.com/" target="_blank">AnonyCon 2017</a> in Stamford, CT.</p> <p><strong>Dec 8–10, 2017</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://animeusa.org/" target="_blank">Anime USA 2017</a> in Washington, DC.</p> <p class="reverse-indent"><strong>Dec 18, 2017</strong> <!-- usually occurs each quarter --> <abbr title="Family of Avon Nerds">F.A.N.</abbr> Group Meetup, 7 pm, at the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://www.avonctlibrary.info/" target="_blank">Avon Free Public Library</a> <!--<br />Topic: t.b.a. -->.</p> <p class="reverse-indent"><span class="clubhouse"><strong>Dec 19, 2017</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://www.meetup.com/The-Book-Shop-Sci-Fi-Fantasy-Book-Club/" target="_blank">The Book Shop Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club</a> book discussion, 7 pm to 10 pm, at the <a href="/web/20170724230019/http://www.nesfa.org/clubhouse/">clubhouse</a>.</span> <!-- Schedule every third Tuesday. --> <br/>Topic: <abbr title="To be determined">TBD</abbr>.</p> <!-- <p class="reverse-indent"><span class=nesfa><strong>Dec 24–25, 2017</strong> <a href="../gaming.html">5th Annual Bah Humbug Game Festival</a> 2 pm to midnight at the <a href="/clubhouse/">clubhouse</a>.</span> <br /><span class=highlight>Bring your own food on the 25th; there may be nowhere to buy any locally.</span></p> --> <!-- 2018 --><br/> <p><strong>Jan 12–14, 2018</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://www.marscon.net/wp/" target="_blank">MarsCon</a> in Williamsburg, VA.</p> <!-- <p><strong>Jan ??, 2018</strong> <a href="http://www.greenmountaingamers.com/green-mountain-game-days/winter-weirdness/" target="_blank"> Winter Weirdness</a> in Barre, VT.</p> --> <p class="reverse-indent"><strong>Jan 12–15, 2018</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://2018.arisia.org/" target="_blank">Arisia 2018</a> in Boston, MA. <!-- <br /><span class="nesfa">There will be a Boskone party on Sunday night, Jan ??, at Arisia.</span>--></p> <p><strong>Feb 9–11, 2018</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://www.farpointcon.com/" target="_blank">Farpoint 24</a> in Hunt Valley, MD.</p> <p><strong>Feb 9–19, 2018</strong> <!-- revert to <a href="http://www.bostonsci-fi.com/" target="_blank"> --> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://mailchi.mp/bostonsci-fi/marathon-tickets-now-on-sale?e=6fc331e3b5" target="_blank">43rd Boston Science Fiction Film Festival & Marathon</a> in Somerville, MA.</p> <!-- <p><span class=nesfa><strong>Feb 14, 2018</strong> Truck loading, 6 pm at the <a href="/clubhouse/">clubhouse</a>.</span></p> --> <!-- <p><span class=nesfa><strong>Feb 16, 2018</strong> Truck unloading, 3 pm, at the <a href="http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/search/hotel_detail.html?propertyID=1528" target="_blank">Westin Waterfront</a> in Boston, MA.</span></p> --> <p><span class="nesfa"><strong>Feb 16–18, 2018</strong> <!-- a href="/boskone/" -->Boskone 55<!-- /a--> at the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/search/hotel_detail.html?propertyID=1528" target="_blank">Westin Waterfront</a> in Boston, MA.</span> <table class="nesfa" style="margin-left: 5%"> <tr> <td><em>Guest of Honor:</em></td> <td><em><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://maryrobinettekowal.com/" target="_blank">Mary Robinette Kowal</a></em></td> </tr> <!-- <tr><td><em>Official Artist:</em></td> <td><em><a href="http://xxx/" target="_blank">???</a></em></td> <td width="5%"> </td> <!-- <td><em>Hal Clement Science Speaker:</em></td> <td><em><a href="http://xxx/" target="_blank">???</a></em></td> </tr> --> <tr><td><em>Special Guest:</em></td> <td><em>Craig Miller</em></td> <td width="5%"> </td> <!-- <td><em>NESFA Press Guest:</em></td> <td><a href="http://xxx/" target="_blank"><em>???</em></a> </td> --? </tr> <!-- <tr> <td><em>Featured filkers:</em></td> <td colspan=4><em><a href="http://xxx/" target="_blank">???</a></em></td> </tr> --> </table></p> <!-- <p class="reverse-indent"><span class=nesfa><strong>Feb 19, 2018</strong> Truck loading, <span class="highlight">9 am</span> at the <a href="http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/search/hotel_detail.html?propertyID=1528" target="_blank">Westin Waterfront</a> in Boston, MA.</span></p> --> <!-- <p class="reverse-indent"><span class=nesfa><strong>Feb 19, 2018</strong> Truck unloading, <span class="highlight">1 pm</span> at the <a href="/clubhouse/">clubhouse</a>. <span class="highlight">Call the clubhouse at 617-625-2311 before coming.</span></span></p> --> <p><strong>Feb 16–18, 2018</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://www.katsucon.org/" target="_blank">Katsucon 2016</a> in National Harbor, MD.</p> <!-- <p><strong>Feb 18, 2018</strong>, tentatively 3 pm, <a href="http://www.massfilc.org/meetings.shtml" target="_blank">MASSFILC meeting</a> at <a href="/boskone/">Boskone 55</a> at the <a href="http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/search/hotel_detail.html?propertyID=1528" target="_blank">Westin Waterfront</a> in Boston, MA.</p> --> <p><strong>Feb 22–25, 2018</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://www.totalcon.com/" target="_blank">TotalCon 32</a> in Marlborough, MA.</p> <p><strong>Feb 22–25, 2018</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://www.interactiveliterature.org/R/index.php" target="_blank">Intercon R</a> in Warwick, RI.</p> <p><strong>Feb 23–25, 2018</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://www.anthronewengland.com/" target="_blank">Anthro New England</a> in Boston, MA.</p> <!-- <p><strong>Mar ??–??, 2018</strong> <a href="http://www.vericon.org/" target="_blank">Vericon XVII</a> in Cambridge, MA.</p> --> <!-- <p><strong>Mar ?, 2018</strong>, <q>midnight, Eastern US time</q>, <abbr title="TransAtlantic Fan Fund"><a href="http://taff.org.uk/Index.html" target=_blank>TAFF</a></abbr> voting deadline. Instructions are <a href="http://tafftrip.com/taff-voting-using-paypal/" target=_blank>here</a>.</p> --> <p><strong>Mar 9–11, 2018</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://www.heliosphereny.org/" target="_blank">HELIOsphere</a> in Tarrytown, NY.</p> <p><strong>Mar 9–11, 2018</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://fogcon.org/location/" target="_blank">FOGcon 8</a> in Walnut Creek, CA.</p> <p><strong>Mar 11, 2018</strong>, 2 am <abbr title="Eastern Standard Time">EST</abbr>, beginning of <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daylight_saving_time_in_the_United_States" target="_blank"> daylight saving time</a>; set clocks forward to 3 am <abbr title="Eastern Daylight Time">EDT</abbr><!--, so that you won't be late for the debriefing-->. <!-- Following years: Mar 10, 2019, Mar 8, 2020, Mar 14, 2021, Mar 13, 2022, Mar 12, 2023, Mar 10, 2024, Mar 9, 2025 --> </p> <!-- <p><strong>Mar ??, 2018</strong>, 2:59 am <abbr title="Eastern Daylight Time">EDT</abbr> (11:59 pm <abbr title="Pacific Daylight Time">PDT</abbr>, Mar 17), <a href="?????/hugo/" target="_blank">Hugo nominations deadline</a> --> <!-- <p><strong>Mar ??–??, 2018</strong> <a href="http://east.paxsite.com/" target="_blank">Pax East</a> in Boston, MA.</p> --> <!-- <p><strong>Mar ?–?, 2018</strong> <a href="http://www.conncon.com/" target="_blank">Falcon 2017</a> in Stamford, CT.</p> --> <!-- <p><strong>Mar ??–??, 2018</strong> <a href="http://monstermania.net/" target="_blank">Monster-Mania Con</a> in Cherry Hill, NJ.</p> --> <!-- <p><strong>Mar ??, 2018</strong>, 2:59 am <abbr title="Eastern Daylight Time">EDT</abbr> (11:59 pm <abbr title="Pacific Daylight Time">PDT</abbr>, Mar 17), <a href="http://???/wsfs/hugo/" target="_blank">Hugo nominations deadline</a></p> --> <!-- <p><strong>Mar ??–??, 2018</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/iconscifi/" target="_blank">I-CON 32</a> in Brentwood, NY.</p> --> <!-- <p><strong>Mar ??–??, 2018</strong> <a href="http://sophia.smith.edu/conbust/" target="_blank">Conbust 2018</a> in Northampton, MA.</p> --> <p><strong>Mar 30–Apr 1, 2018</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://mnstf.org/minicon53/" target="_blank">Minicon 53</a> in Bloomington, MN.</p> <p><strong>Mar 30–Apr 1, 2018</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://www.animeboston.com/" target="_blank">Anime Boston</a> in Boston, MA.</p> <!-- <p><strong>Apr ?–?, 2017</strong> <a href="http://2018.lunacon.org/" target="_blank">Lunacon 2018</a> in Westchester, NY.</p> --> <p><strong>Apr 20–22, 2018</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://www.ravencon.com/" target="_blank">RavenCon</a> in Williamsburg, VA.</p> <p><strong>Apr 20–22, 2018</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://www.filkontario.ca/" target="_blank">FilKONtario 28</a> in Mississauga, ON, CA.</p> <p><strong>Apr 28, 2018</strong>, 11 am to 4 pm, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://www.avonctlibrary.info/avoncon.html" target="_blank">AvonCon</a> in Avon, CT.</p> <!-- <p><strong>Apr ??–??, 2018</strong> <a href="http://www.cambridgesciencefestival.org/Home.aspx" target="_blank">Cambridge Science Festival</a> in Cambridge, MA.</p> --> <!-- <p><strong>Apr ??–??, 2018</strong> <a href="http://eastercon2018.uk/" target="_blank">?? (69th) Eastercon 2017</a> in Birmingham, UK.</p> --> <!-- <p><strong>Apr ??–??, 2018</strong> <a href="http://www.malicedomestic.org/" target="_blank">Malice Domestic 29</a> in Bethesda, MD.</p> --> <p><strong>May 2018</strong> (actual dates to be announced) <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://www.corflu.org/" target="_blank">Corflu 35</a> in Toronto, ON, CA.</p> <p><strong>May 4–6, 2018</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/https://zenkaikon.com/" target="_blank">Zenkaikon 2018</a> in Lancaster, PA.</p> <!-- <p><strong>May ??–??, 2018</strong> <a href="http://nebulas.sfwa.org/nebula-conference/" target="_blank">SFWA's Nebula Conference</a> in ???.</p> --> <!-- <p><strong>May ??–??, 2018</strong> <a href="http://oasfis.org/oasis/index.php" target="_blank">Oasis 30</a> in Orlando, FL.</p> --> <!-- <p><strong>May ??–??, 2018</strong> <a href="http://nauticons.com/" target=_blank>Nauticon</a> in Provincetown, MA.</p> --> <p><strong>May 11–14, 2018</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://cc36sandiego.org/" target="_blank">Costume-Con 36 Ports of Call</a> in San Diego, CA.</p> <!-- <p><strong>May ??–??, 2018</strong> <a href="http://marcon.org/#" target="_blank">Marcon</a> in Columbus, OH.</p> --> <!-- <p><span class=nesfa><strong>May 13, 2018</strong> <strong>Annual Meeting</strong>, and election of officers, 2 pm at the <a href="/clubhouse/">clubhouse</a>.</span></p> --> <!--<p><strong>May ?, 2017</strong>, 5 pm, <a href="http://us12.campaign-archive2.com/?u=????" target="_blank">61st Annual New England Book Show</a> in Boston, MA.</p> --> <!-- <p><strong>May ??–??, 2018</strong> <a href="http://www.misti-con.org/" target=_blank>MISTI-Con 2017</a> in Laconia, NH.</p> --> <!-- <p><strong>May ??–??, 2018</strong> <a href="http://www.conquestkc.org/" target="_blank">ConQuesT ??</a> in Kansas City, MO.</p> --> <!-- <p><strong>May ??–??, 2018</strong> <a href="http://animenorth.com/live/" target="_blank">Anime North</a> in Toronto, ON, CA.</p> --> <!-- <p><strong>May ??–??, 2018</strong> <a href="http://balticon.org/wp51/" target="_blank">Balticon 51</a> in Baltimore, MD.</p> --> <!-- <p><strong>May ??–??, 2018</strong> <a href="http://www.wiscon.info/index.php" target="_blank">WisCon 41</a> in Madison, WI.</p> --> <!-- <p><strong>Jun ?–?, 2018</strong> <a href="http://www.concarolinas.org/" target="_blank">ConCarolinas</a> in Charlotte, NC.</p> --> <!-- <p><strong>Jun ?–?, 2018</strong> <a href="http://relaxacon.arisiahosting.org/" target="_blank">Arisia Relaxacon</a> in Dennisport, MA.</p> --> <!-- <p><strong>Jun ?–?, 2018</strong> <a href="http://www.animenext.org/" target="_blank">AnimeNEXT 2018</a> in Atlantic City, NJ.</p> --> <!-- <p><strong>Jun ?–?, 2018</strong> <a href="http://summer.yale.edu/ywc" target="_blank">Yale Writers' Conference</a> in New Haven, CT.</p>--> <!-- <p><strong>Jun ?–?, 2018</strong> <a href="https://nantucketbookfestival.org/" target="_blank">Nantucket Book Festival</a> in Nantucket, MA.</p>--> <!-- <p><strong>Jun ?–?, 2018</strong> <a href="http://concomcon.com/2018/" target="_blank">ConComCon 25</a> in Portland, OR.</p>--> <!-- <p><strong>Jun ?–?, 2018</strong> <a href="http://www.4thstreetfantasy.com/2018/" target="_blank">Fourth Street Fantasy</a> in Minneapolis, MN.</p> --> <!-- <p><strong>Jun ??–??, 2018</strong> <a href="http://www.cfg.org/midwestcon/mwc68pdf.pdf" target="_blank">MidwestCon 68</a> in Cincinatti, OH.</p> --> <!-- <p><strong>Jun ??–??, 2018</strong> <a href="http://portconmaine.com/site/" target="_blank">PortConMaine 2018</a> in Portland, ME.</p> --> <!-- <p><strong>Jun ??–??, 2018</strong> <a href="http://www.cfg.org/midwestcon/mwc68pdf.pdf" target="_blank">Midwestcon 69</a> in Cincinatti, OH.</p> --> <!-- <p><strong>Jun ??–??, 2018</strong> <a href="http://www.nefilk.us/" target="_blank">Contata 20187</a> at Morristown, NJ.</p> --> <p><strong>Jun 23–24, 2018</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://www.massivecomicon.com/" target="_blank">MASSive Comic Con 2018</a> in Worcester, MA.</p> <!-- <p><strong>Jun ??–??, 2018</strong> <a href="https://sfra.wildapricot.org/" target="_blank">SFRA Annual Conference 2018</a> at the University of California, Riverside, CA.</p> --> <!-- <p><strong>Jun ??–??, 2018</strong> <a href="http://www.anthrocon.org/" target="_blank">Anthrocon 2018</a> in Pittsburgh, PA.</p> --> <!-- <p><strong>Jun ??–??, 2018</strong> <a href="http://inconjunction.org/" target="_blank">InConJunction</a> in Indianapolis, IN.</p> --> <p><strong>Jul 4–8, 2018</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://westercon71.org/" target="_blank">Westercon 71</a> in Winchester, CO.</p> <!-- <p><strong>Jul ??–??, 2018</strong> <a href="http://www.dexposure.com/" target="_blank">Dexcon 21</a> in Morristown, NJ.</p> --> <!-- <p><strong>Jul ??–??, 2018</strong> <a href="http://connecticon.org/" target="_blank">ConnectiCon 2019</a> in Hartford, CT.</p> --> <!-- <p><strong>Jul ??–??, 2018</strong> <a href="http://www.convergence-con.org/" target="_blank">CONvergence 2018</a> in Bloomington, MN.</p> --> <!-- <p><strong>Jul ??–??, 2018</strong> <a href="http://www.shore-leave.com/" target="_blank">Shore Leave 40</a> in Hunt Valley, MD.</p> --> <!-- <p><strong>Jul ??–??, 2018</strong> <a href="http://www.readercon.org/" target="_blank">Readercon 29</a> in Quincy, MA. <span class=nesfa>There will be a Boskone party on Saturday night, Jul 15.</span></p> --> <!-- <p><strong>Jul ??–??, 2018</strong> <a href="http://www.con-gregate.com" target="_blank">ConGregate ? / DeepSouthCon ??</a> in High Point, NC.</p> --> <!-- <p><strong>Jul ??–??, 2018</strong> <a href="http://campnecon.com/" target="_blank">Necon 3?</a> in Pawtucket, RI.</p> --> <!-- <p><strong>Jul ??–??, 2018</strong> <a href="http://comic-con.org/cci" target="_blank">San Diego Comic Con</a> in San Diego, CA.</p> --> <!-- <p><strong>Jul ??–??, 2018</strong> <a href="http://www.ro-con.org" target="_blank">Ro-Con</a> in Hartford, CT.</p> --> <!-- <p><strong>Jul ??–??, 2018</strong> <a href="http://www.ogc-con.com/ogc/" target="_blank">Open Gaming Convention</a> (That Spells Murder) in Nashua, NH.</p> --> <p><strong>Aug 13–16, 2018</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://worldcon76.org/" target="_blank">Worldcon 76</a>, the 76th <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://www.worldcon.org/" target="_blank">World Science Fiction Convention</a>, in San José, CA.</p> <p><strong>Sep 14–16, 2018</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://www.albacon.org/2018/" target="_blank">Albacon 2018</a> in Albany, NY.</p> <p><strong>Nov 1–4, 2018</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://www.worldfantasy.org/" target="_blank">World Fantasy Convention 2018</a> in Baltimore, MD.</p> <!-- 2019 --><br/> <p><span class="nesfa"><strong>Feb 15–17, 2019</strong> <!-- a href="/boskone/" -->Boskone 56<!-- /a--> at the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/search/hotel_detail.html?propertyID=1528" target="_blank">Westin Waterfront</a> in Boston, MA.</span></p> <!-- <table class=nesfa style="margin-left: 5%"> <tr> <td><em>Guest of Honor:</em></td> <td><em><a href="http://xxx/" target="_blank">???</a></em></td> </tr> <tr><td><em>Official Artist:</em></td> <td><em><a href="http://xxx/" target="_blank">???</a></em></td> <td width="5%"> </td> <!-- <td><em>Hal Clement Science Speaker:</em></td> <td><em><a href="http://xxx/" target="_blank">???</a></em></td> </tr> <tr><td><em>Special Guests:</em></td> <td><em><a href="http://xxx/" target="_blank">???</a></em></td> <td width="5%"> </td> <td><em>NESFA Press Guest:</em></td> <td><a href="http://xxx/" target="_blank"><em>???</em></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><em>Featured filkers:</em></td> <td colspan=4><em><a href="http://xxx/" target="_blank">???</a></em></td> </tr> </table> --> <p><strong>Mar 22–25, 2019</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://www.costumecon37.com/" target="_blank">Costume-Con 37</a> in Danvers, MA.</p> <p><strong>Jul 3–7, 2019</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://utahfor2019.com/" target="_blank">Westercon 72</a> in Layton, UT.</p> <p><strong>Aug 22–24, 2019</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170724230019/http://www.titancon.com/2019/" target="_blank">Titancon/Eurocon 2019</a> in Belfast, Northern Ireland.</p> <!-- end content --> </div> <div class="footer"> <p>"Hugo Award", "Worldcon", and "NASFiC" are service marks of the World Science Fiction Society, an unincorporated literary association. 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