Doctor Who Premiere Party in Sacramento at Stirling Bridges Pub and Restaurant

Painting of Peter Capaldi as Doctor Who
Peter Capaldi as Doctor Who
by Jeremy Rathbone, 2014
On Saturday, August 23, SacGeeks.com takes over Stirling Bridges Restaurant and Pub for a viewing of the Doctor Who premiere, featuring Doctor no. 12, Peter Capaldi.

It'll be a night of fun and games and adventure and food and drink and vendors and fundraising for Shriner's Children's Hospital. More than 100 people are expected. Maximum capacity is 300.

For complete details visit SacGeeks.com's event listing on Meetup or Facebook.

Note: If you can't make that, or if you want to see it again, check it out on the big screen at local theaters on Monday, August 25, 2014. Here's a link to the Doctor Who premiere at Century Theaters  on Ethan Way. It's the theater nearest Empire's Comics Vault.



Doctor Who Premiere Party in Sacramento

Date: Saturday, August 23, 2014

Time: Arrive early to get a seat; table sharing in effect to maximize space; first come, first served

Showtime: 8pm

Location:
Stirling Bridges (Map)
5220 Manzanita Avenue
Carmichael, CA 95608

Best Geek Day Ever Coming in May

It's just around the corner, that's right -- Free Comic Book Day 2013. We want to make sure you block off the entire day of May 4, 2013 to enjoy the geek trifecta of events.

Free Comic Book Day Mini-Con 2013 at Empire's Comics Vault

This year will mark our 2nd annual FCBD Mini-Con. Of course, we've always celebrated FCBD but last year we added a mini comic book convention to showcase local talent. More details to come, so watch our blog or join our mailing list to stay in the loop. The store opens at 9 a.m. on FCBD. Rumor has it that the Sac City Rollers will be there in the morning... See you there. But wait! There's more...

West Sacramento Parks & Recreation and SacGeeks.com bring you:

"May the Fourth Be With You" Star Wars Celebration Day


This event starts at 4pm and will be held at the West Sacramento Community Center. For only $6 you'll get to enjoy Star Wars cosplay, a costume contest for kids, Star Wars comedy, toy and memorabilia vendors, art, fan films and so much more! So get out your light sabers and join up for SacGeeks' and West Sacramento's Star Wars Celebration Day! But if you want the ultimate of ultimate days, remember to also attend...

The Sac City Rollers Roller Derby Bout


If you've never been to a roller derby bout, you don't know what you're missing! The high energy required for this fast-paced sport will thrill you. You'll also enjoy the style, finesse and power that these athletes bring to the rink. We are proud to sponsor the Sac City Rollers this year. As part of that, at each bout, you'll have the opportunity to win prizes donated by Empire's and other sponsors when you purchase a raffle ticket at the bout.

Tickets are available online, so watch the Sac City Rollers website for more details. Bouts take place at The Rink, 2900 Bradshaw Road, Sacramento, CA. Details have not been posted yet, however the bout will likely start sometime between 6:30-7:00 p.m.

Geek Trifecta of Events

So there you have the line up for this perfect day:
  • 9:00 a.m. - Free Comic Book Day Mini-Con 2013 at Empire's Comics Vault
  • 4:00 p.m. - "May the Fourth Be With You" Star Wars Celebration Day in West Sacramento, courtesy of West Sacramento Parks & Recreation and SacGeeks.com
  • 6:30/7:00 p.m. - Sac City Rollers at The Rink on Bradshaw Road