Events Calendar

In order to celebrate Nerd Awareness Month, we’re planning on fitting everything we love about being nerdy into a single month. After hours of discussion and nerd feedback, we have compiled an entire month full of nerdy awesomess. Each day will have one or two themes, you can choose to celebrate one or both or some weird hybrid of both. The details of the scheduled events for these particular days is still to come, but for now just get yourself prepared for July! And remember, we will still take suggestions as to activities for these days, or you are free to celebrate however you want. Just keep it nerdy!


Note: For some reason, the calendar will no longer open properly through html, so it is now set as a DOCX file, which can be read from MS Word. I'll try to get more file types up here soon. Sorry about that!

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Date Descriptions 

1.    Classic Game Day

What’s the first game you remember playing and LOVING? That’s what today’s all about. It’s a nostalgia trip, remembering the game (or games) that started it all.

 
2.    Foodie Day

What makes good eats even better? Good eats with a Nerdy twist! Today is the day to not only try new foods, but also to show us how you nerd up your favorite treats. Make a Pac-Man cake. Spell NERD with your noodles. Whatever you choose to do, we want pictures of your nerdy creations. Om nom nom….

Spy Day

Nerd. Joe Nerd. It’s Spy vs. Spy today. Whether you choose to be Harriet the Spy or a member of Team Bartowski, today is the day to get your spy on. If you’ve not yet practiced your stealth and intel-gathering skills, now’s your chance!


3.    Nerd N00b Day

Everyone’s a newbie about something. Have you never actually played a video game? Have you always wanted to learn how to knit? Have you never used a telescope to look at the stars in the night sky? Well, today’s the day to try a new Nerdy thing. Then come back here and talk about your experience. Who knows? Maybe you’ll find a new pastime that you love. You’re welcome.

4.    Photography Day

Share the beauty – or craziness – of your photography skills today. Try out a new camera or photo-editing site and show us your favorite shots. Or treat today as the day to share your best photobomb experience. Nerd’s choice.


5.    Animal Day

Today is all about our love of creatures great and small. Visit an animal shelter and donate dog or cat food. Wear your favorite animal-themed attire. Adopt a new pet. Have that dog that looks like a Wookie? All the better! Show is your pics! Whatever will help you get in touch with your animal side.

 
6.    TV Day

For all you TV lovers out there, today is your excuse to sit around and watch marathons of your favorite shows. Introduce a friend (or three) to a favorite of yours that they’re not watching. Have viewing parties. Couch potatoes unite!

7.    Street Fighter Day

Who’s the best Street Fighter in your gang? Have a game party and find out!


Marvel vs. Capcom Day

Who’s your favorite character? Today’s the day to show your love and wear a shirt dedicated to them. And if you happen to get into a Street Fight sporting your Wolverine shirt and find yourself destroying a menacing foe then all the better.


8.    Book Day

Spend some time at the library checking out a new book. Or go to your favorite book store and read something new. Whatever you choose to do, today is the day to open yourself up to a new literary experience.

Foreign Film Day

Spend today watching a film not of your own nation. Whether you watch it alone or with a friend, let us know what you saw and what you thought of it.


9.    Call of Duty Day

This is the one a lot of you have been waiting for (as if you need another excuse to play COD). It’s Call of Duty Day! If you’re not a gamer, consider setting up a paintball game in honor of COD. If you are a fan of the game, wear your COD t-shirts, hats and faux dogtags today to show your love.


10.  Nerd N00b Day

Yes, another N00b Day. There’s 5 of them, actually. We want everyone to have the chance to try something new! So this is N00b Day Number 2.

 
11. Board Game Day

Dust off your favorite board game and have fun with friends. Or, in the true nerdy spirit, make up your own board game and share it with us for other nerds to try.

 
12. Sports Day

Let’s great ready to rum-bbbbllllleee! Whether your sport of choice is football (European or American), basketball, hockey or some other athletic activity, today’s the day to wear your gear from your favorite team. You can play a game of your favorite sport or, in true nerdy fashion, bust out the Wii or Xbox and play a game from the comfort of your couch. Whatever floats your boat.

 
13. Ping Pong Day

Who doesn’t love a good game of ping pong? Get your Forrest Gump on and bust out your sweet ping pong moves. Crush the competition and show us your victory dance. Or create your own nerdalicious ping pong paddle and share your pics.

Twilight Day

Alright, Twihards. Let the squeeing commence. Today’s your day to show whether you’re Team Edward or Team Jacob. Wear your Twilight gear and prepare yourself for the awesomeness that will be Breaking Dawn: Part 1.

 
14. Mortal Kombat Day

Video game or movie? Video game…..or movie? Why not both! Make a day of it with Mortal Kombat Day! 


15. Music Day

Whether you write the songs that make the whole world sing or you just sing along to your favorite tunes, today is the day to celebrate music. Share your favorite bands with friends. Listen to an artist you’ve never heard before. Rock the Casbah.

 
Starcraft Day

So none of the writers and planners for NAM could think of anything clever to say for this day. I think the words Zurg and Protoss have something to do with Starcraft but don't quote me on that. Either way, enjoy the day if you are a fan! And maybe I'll use it to learn something about Starcraft... (Love your NAM founder Heidi)


16. Star Wars Day

It’s Galactic Empire vs. Rebel Alliance in an epic battle of Nerdiness. Stage your own light saber duel (recorded, of course!), make some Wookie Cookies, play your favorite board and card games, and…..hmmmm, what are we forgetting? Oh, yeah! WATCH THE MOVIES! This is also your excuse to annoy your friends and family by answering any and all questions today with a quote from the movies. Heh. Red Five, standing by....

Poker Day

Gather your buddies together for a poker night! Whether you play for money, peanuts, or bragging rights... there are only two rules, keep it fun and keep it nerdy! We may also behaving an online tournament. Details coming soon….


17. Nerd N00b Day

We thought it so nice, we’ve done it thrice! It’s another chance to try something new. Remember we want to hear about all the things you came up with to do! Let us know through our Twitter and Facebook pages!


18. Halo Day

Wear the gear, play the game. That’s all we’ve got, really. What do YOU want to do on Halo Day?


19. LEGO Day

In honor of Lego Nerds everywhere  - and the ongoing creation of the 3-foot tall Nerd Machine mascot built entirely out of LEGO – we’re celebrating LEGO Day! Use those amazing little bricks to build a scene from your favorite Nerdy movie or show. Then take pictures of your masterpieces to share with us. If actual building isn’t your thing, play one of the many LEGO video games available. Whatever you want to do, devote this day to the bestest little building brick on the block.



20. World of Warcraft Day

Just like those Call of Duty fiends, you WoW fanatics don’t really need an excuse to play but we’re giving you one anyway. You’re Welcome. If you want to get really creative, do your favorite race dance and film it for us! We’ll gladly share your nerdy devotion with anyone and everyone. Own it, WoW NERDS!


Anime Day

Movie marathons, wearing your favorite tee’s, drawing and sharing your anime art….there are so many things you can do today to celebrate this brilliant form of animation. If you’re an artist, we wanna see it!



21. Sci-Fi Day

Just like those COD and WoW nerds don’t need much excuse to play the games, you Sci-Fi nerds don’t really need an excuse to watch your favorite shows and movies. But you’ll take what we can get, right? If you’re one of the lucky ones at SDCC, take some pics of your favorite Sci-Fi celebs and share them with us! All the better if you’re in the pic, of course. If you’re not going to SDCC, today would be a good day to have a marathon of SyFy channel (ridiculous spelling notwithstanding).



22. Comic Book/Graphic Novel Day

If you’re already a fan, today’s a great day to introduce comics and graphic novels to someone new. If you’re not, then consider yourself that someone new! Find your local comic book store and check out what they have to offer. Share your favorites with us and tell us why you like them. Share your love of the genre with the world!



23. Tech Day

Okay, techies. Nerd out today and share your favorite gadgets, doodads and thingamawhatsits. UStreams from SDCC, reviews of your favorite tech devices, and reading up on new technologies are a few great ways to celebrate today. Just as long as your don’t accidentally create a Skynet or GLaDOS, we’ll be just fine.


24. Nerd N00b Day

N00b Day Number 4. What have you tried so far?


The Nerd Machine Day

Let’s be honest. Most of us are members of The Nerd Machine. But there are some nerds out there who’ve not yet discovered this mecca of nerdy fantabulousness. Well now’s your chance. Go to www.thenerdmachine.com/community and join in the discussions on television, movies, science, sports, gaming…you name it, we talk about it. Viva la Nerdolution!


25. Star Trek Day

You know you have a Star Trek uniform in your closet. Wear it with pride. Whether you’re a red shirt or a Klingon, show your love for space – the final frontier and those who’ve boldly gone where no one has gone before. Make it so.


26. Pirates vs. Ninjas Day

Choose your allegiance. Scallywags who had a rousing good time drinking, sailing and hiding their gold doubloons from fellow bandits?  Or those quiet warriors who are masters of stealth and agility? Swords or throwing stars? “Yarrrrs” or …..um…whatever it is that ninjas would say if they actually said anything? Which one are you??


27. Rock Band/Guitar Hero Day

Who is the Ultimate Rock Star? Either with a band or as a solo artist, today is the day to Rock the Casbah (again). Don’t forget to tape your performance and share it with us.


28. Disney Day

It’s time to come out of the closet, Disnerds. Let’s just admit that you know all the words to all the songs in all the movies, and you don’t even have kids. Even if you do have nerdlings, you know this from back in the day so don’t even pretend. Be PROUD of your Disnerd status!  M-I-C. (See you in your Disney gear!) K-E-Y (Why? Because you LOVE IT!!) M-O-U-S-E!

29. Harry Potter Day

Are you Gryffindor or Slytherin? Hufflepuff or Ravenclaw? Wear your house colors and introduce a friend to Hogwart’s School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Drink a butterbeer while you watch a Quidditch match. Or you can be like a muggle and just read the books (or watch the movies).  Long live Dumbledore’s Army!

 
30. Superhero Day

It’s Superhero Day! If you’re brave enough, dress like your favorite fictional hero. Or go low key and just wear your favorite superhero t-shirt. Maybe even bake some green Hulk cupcakes and read some comics while they are in the oven!

31. Nerd N00b Day

We close out the month with one last day to discover something new. Hopefully this month has been as fun for you as it has been for us.