Nerd Nite XL: Queer Spock, and an Interactive Video Game Concert

Join us for a special Nerd Nite, a special show, in a special venue, with special guests that will speak on the queerness of Spock, and then we'll have an Interactive Video Game Concert from Extra Lives joining us on tour from Los Angeles, California.

(NOTE: REGULAR NERD NITE IN MARCH WILL BE POSTED SOON AT THE FOX CABARET ON MARCH 18)

Dive into some geeky goodness, enjoy live tunes, and maybe even test your knowledge. It’s gonna be an epic blend of fandom and music you won’t wanna miss!

The Search for Spock: Star Trek and the Universe's Greatest Romance - Jen Clark

We’ve all heard someone say that if you’re going to watch the Star Trek Original Series movies, only the even-numbered ones are worth your time. So right away, you’re being told that you shouldn’t bother with The Motion Picture, The Search for Spock, or The Final Frontier if you’re looking to watch something good. The Search for Spock gets further left behind as the middle piece of a trilogy, between the popular and defining action of Wrath of Khan and the fan favourite comedy of The Voyage Home. I’ve heard The Search for Spock described as uneven, incomplete, slow, boring, even ridiculous. But this is my personal favourite of the original series movies. And if Wrath of Khan is Star Trek’s action blockbuster, and The Voyage Home its family comedy, The Search for Spock is its romance, and I'm going to show you why.

Jen is a queer Trekkie and writer who lives in North Vancouver. You can find her talking about these things and more on bluesky: @gunstreet.bsky.social

Extra Lives is the world’s first Audience RPG: a fully narrated, inclusive choose-your-own-adventure game where you are the main character. Plunge into an exciting story with visuals, music, sound effects and footage drawn from the legendary console games of the ‘80s, ‘90s and 2000s... and a live score provided by the lovable nerds of Extra Lives. At key junctures you'll get to vote on how the character proceeds, leading to special story branches. With multiple endings and 60+ possible variations depending on the audience's in-game choices, this immersive feast for the imagination will transport you back to your childhood. To the next level!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, 1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver, Canada

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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