Winter Salon VI Show at Stranger Factory Winter Salon VI, an annual gallery show for the holidays, features more than 17 artists for December 2016.  This small works annual group show is an end-of-year celebration, and one of Stranger Factory’s most exciting exhibitions, featuring new artwork from many local and international artists. This year’s talented line up promises to provide a variety of enticing alternatives for the upcoming gift-giving season … Continue reading Winter Salon 6 @ Stranger Factory →

The Greasy Strangler at the Guild Cinema Friday-Saturday, December 2 & 3 – 10:30 pm only Directed by Jim Hosking – 2016 – 93m.  No matinees. The Los Angeles-set tale follows Ronnie, a man who runs a Disco Walking tour along with his browbeaten son, Brayden. When a sexy, alluring woman comes to take the tour, it begins a competition between father and son for her attentions. It also signals … Continue reading Greasy Strangler @ Guild Cinema →

The 4th CON-JIKAN The 4th annual Con-Jikan is December 3-4, 2016, at the MCM Elegante Hotel on Menaul Blvd NE.  Announced Guests include voice-over artist Lauren Landa, and cosplay talents Junkers & Dustbunny.  This anime & gaming convention features an exhibitors hall, cosplay chess, a masquerade/cosplay contest, video games, board games, anime screenings, a Maid Cafe, panel discussions, karaoke, a dance and more. Hours are 10:00 am-Midnight Saturday, December 3, … Continue reading 4th Con-Jikan (Anime/Gaming) →

Meeting Date / Location: Saturday, December 3, 2016, at 2:00 pm Location is Lomas-Tramway Public Library, 908 Eastridge Dr NE (just off the southwest corner of Lomas & Tramway), Albuquerque, NM The December 2016 graphic novel for discussion is Sam Zabel and the Magic Pen by Dylan Horrocks (Fantagraphics 2015). WE ARE OPEN to new people!  Come join us in a graphic novel discussion. Contact Information: Send the club wrangler … Continue reading ABQ Graphic Novel Book Club →

The Greasy Strangler at the Guild Cinema Friday-Saturday, December 2 & 3 – 10:30 pm only Directed by Jim Hosking – 2016 – 93m.  No matinees. The Los Angeles-set tale follows Ronnie, a man who runs a Disco Walking tour along with his browbeaten son, Brayden. When a sexy, alluring woman comes to take the tour, it begins a competition between father and son for her attentions. It also signals … Continue reading Greasy Strangler @ Guild Cinema →

Dr. Victor Acquista on “Socially Conscious Science Fiction” Victor Acquista, a member of the ABQ SF Society, will talk about “Socially Conscious Science Fiction” and sign his new book, Sentient, 2:00-4:00 pm Sunday, December 4, at Anasazi Fields Winery, 26 Camino de los Pueblitos, in Placitas, NM. The book is described as such: “Heroic misfits and outcasts are woven into three interesting story lines and will determine humanity’s fate.”  It … Continue reading Victor Acquista talk/signing →

James S.A. Corey Signs at Bookworks Local author James S.A. Corey (Daniel Abraham & Ty Franck writing together) will be celebrating the release of Babylon’s Ashes: The Expanse Book 6 with a talk and signing Tuesday, December 6! In this 6th Expanse book, A revolution brewing for generations has begun in fire. It will end in blood. The Free Navy – a violent group of Belters in black-market military ships … Continue reading James SA Corey signing →

Programming: Our 12th Annual Dessert Cook-Off  +  Short Holiday-Oriented Silly SF Films. + The Theme this year (as chosen at the October ASFS meeting) is “Star Trek.”  (How ’bout insignia- or phaser-shaped cookies, Plomeek soup or non-alcoholic Romulan ale?)  Please bring enough of your dish (and we’re happy stretching the definition of dessert) for 20-35 people to sample, plus serving utensils.  You Must Label your dish with its title, your … Continue reading ABQ SF Society – Cook-Off →

Officer Downe at the Guild Cinema Friday-Saturday, December 9 & 10 – 10:30 pm only Directed by Shawn Crahan – 2016 – 88m.  An Alibi Midnight Movie Madness special presentation! All seats $8.00. Door Prizes from ?? Adapted from the 2010 graphic novel by Joe Casey and Chris Burnham, Officer Downe concocts a hyper-real Los Angeles for the story of a savage LA policeman who is repeatedly resurrected and returned … Continue reading “Officer Downe” @ Guild Cinema →

Officer Downe at the Guild Cinema Friday-Saturday, December 9 & 10 – 10:30 pm only Directed by Shawn Crahan – 2016 – 88m.  An Alibi Midnight Movie Madness special presentation! All seats $8.00. Door Prizes from ?? Adapted from the 2010 graphic novel by Joe Casey and Chris Burnham, Officer Downe concocts a hyper-real Los Angeles for the story of a savage LA policeman who is repeatedly resurrected and returned … Continue reading “Officer Downe” @ Guild Cinema →

18th Annual Animation Show of Shows at the Guild Cinema ENCORE Monday-Wednesday, December 12-14 – 6:00 only Directed by Various – 2016 – 96m.  No Matinees. The Animation Show of Shows returns for its second year in theaters with 12 charming family-friendly films. Highlights include “About a Mother,” a new folktale with echoes of Shel Silverstein’s “The Giving Tree,” Disney/Pixar’s sweet “Piper,” and the latest in 360º storytelling in Google’s … Continue reading “Animation Show of Shows” @ Guild Cinema →

18th Annual Animation Show of Shows at the Guild Cinema ENCORE Monday-Wednesday, December 12-14 – 6:00 only Directed by Various – 2016 – 96m.  No Matinees. The Animation Show of Shows returns for its second year in theaters with 12 charming family-friendly films. Highlights include “About a Mother,” a new folktale with echoes of Shel Silverstein’s “The Giving Tree,” Disney/Pixar’s sweet “Piper,” and the latest in 360º storytelling in Google’s … Continue reading “Animation Show of Shows” @ Guild Cinema →

18th Annual Animation Show of Shows at the Guild Cinema ENCORE Monday-Wednesday, December 12-14 – 6:00 only Directed by Various – 2016 – 96m.  No Matinees. The Animation Show of Shows returns for its second year in theaters with 12 charming family-friendly films. Highlights include “About a Mother,” a new folktale with echoes of Shel Silverstein’s “The Giving Tree,” Disney/Pixar’s sweet “Piper,” and the latest in 360º storytelling in Google’s … Continue reading “Animation Show of Shows” @ Guild Cinema →

Phantasm (Remastered) at the Guild Cinema Friday-Saturday, December 16 & 17 – 10:30 pm only Directed by Don Coscarelli – 1979 – 96m.  An Alibi Midnight Movie Madness special presentation! All seats $8.00 general/$6.00 students with IDs. DOOR PRIZES COURTESY OF LOBO COMICS AND BUBONICON 49 ! Since its release in 1979, director Don Coscarelli’s epic tale of The Tall Man, his deadly silver Sentinel Spheres, and the small town … Continue reading 1979’s “Phantasm” @ Guild Cinema →

Phantasm (Remastered) at the Guild Cinema Friday-Saturday, December 16 & 17 – 10:30 pm only Directed by Don Coscarelli – 1979 – 96m.  An Alibi Midnight Movie Madness special presentation! All seats $8.00 general/$6.00 students with IDs. DOOR PRIZES COURTESY OF LOBO COMICS AND BUBONICON 49 ! Since its release in 1979, director Don Coscarelli’s epic tale of The Tall Man, his deadly silver Sentinel Spheres, and the small town … Continue reading 1979’s “Phantasm” @ Guild Cinema →

Meeting Date / Location: Monday, December 19, 2016, at 7:30 pm Location is Jason’s Deli, 2105 Louisiana Blvd NE (northwest corner of Louisiana & America’s Parkway – across from Bubonicon’s hotel), Albuquerque, NM The December 2016 book for discussion is The Fifth Season (Book 1 of the Broken Earth duology) by N.K. Jemisin (Orbit trade paperback).  This book won the Hugo Award in August 2016. While places we’ve met stay … Continue reading Droids & Dragons Book Group →

Double Feature:  Blade Runner & The City of Lost Children at the Guild Cinema Monday-Friday, December 26-30 Blade Runner shows at 3:30 & 8:30 pm each day. Directed by Ridley Scott – 1982 – 117m. The City of Lost Children shows at 6:00 pm only each day. Directed by Dir. Jean-Pierre Jeunet & Marc Caro – 1995 – 112m – France – In French with English subtitles – No Matinees … Continue reading Blade Runner/City of Lost Children @ Guild Cinema →

Double Feature:  Blade Runner & The City of Lost Children at the Guild Cinema Monday-Friday, December 26-30 Blade Runner shows at 3:30 & 8:30 pm each day. Directed by Ridley Scott – 1982 – 117m. The City of Lost Children shows at 6:00 pm only each day. Directed by Dir. Jean-Pierre Jeunet & Marc Caro – 1995 – 112m – France – In French with English subtitles – No Matinees … Continue reading Blade Runner/City of Lost Children @ Guild Cinema →

Fathom Events – Doctor Who: The Return of Doctor Mysterio Two Nights Only for the Christmas Holidays! Tuesday, December 27 – 7:30 pm only at the Century Rio, Century Downtown and Regal Cottonwood.  Encore Thursday, December 29.  Show is 90 minutes. Special Fathom Features: The Doctor is back on the big screen this holiday season for a special two- night event featuring an exclusive introduction and a behind-the-scenes look at … Continue reading Dr. Who: Return of Doctor Mysterio →

Double Feature:  Blade Runner & The City of Lost Children at the Guild Cinema Monday-Friday, December 26-30 Blade Runner shows at 3:30 & 8:30 pm each day. Directed by Ridley Scott – 1982 – 117m. The City of Lost Children shows at 6:00 pm only each day. Directed by Dir. Jean-Pierre Jeunet & Marc Caro – 1995 – 112m – France – In French with English subtitles – No Matinees … Continue reading Blade Runner/City of Lost Children @ Guild Cinema →

Double Feature:  Blade Runner & The City of Lost Children at the Guild Cinema Monday-Friday, December 26-30 Blade Runner shows at 3:30 & 8:30 pm each day. Directed by Ridley Scott – 1982 – 117m. The City of Lost Children shows at 6:00 pm only each day. Directed by Dir. Jean-Pierre Jeunet & Marc Caro – 1995 – 112m – France – In French with English subtitles – No Matinees … Continue reading Blade Runner/City of Lost Children @ Guild Cinema →

Fathom Events – Doctor Who: The Return of Doctor Mysterio Two Nights Only for the Christmas Holidays! Tuesday, December 27 – 7:30 pm only at the Century Rio, Century Downtown and Regal Cottonwood.  Encore Thursday, December 29.  Show is 90 minutes. Special Fathom Features: The Doctor is back on the big screen this holiday season for a special two- night event featuring an exclusive introduction and a behind-the-scenes look at … Continue reading Dr. Who: Return of Doctor Mysterio →

Double Feature:  Blade Runner & The City of Lost Children at the Guild Cinema Monday-Friday, December 26-30 Blade Runner shows at 3:30 & 8:30 pm each day. Directed by Ridley Scott – 1982 – 117m. The City of Lost Children shows at 6:00 pm only each day. Directed by Dir. Jean-Pierre Jeunet & Marc Caro – 1995 – 112m – France – In French with English subtitles – No Matinees … Continue reading Blade Runner/City of Lost Children @ Guild Cinema →

Happy New Year Double Feature:  The Party & The Return of the Pink Panther at the Guild Cinema  (both films with Peter Sellers, Blake Edwards & musician Henry Mancini). Saturday-Sunday, December 31-January 1 The Party shows at 3:45 & 8:30 pm each day. Directed by Blake Edwards – 1968 – 99m. The Return of the Pink Panther shows at 6:00 pm only each day. Directed by Blake Edwards – 1975 … Continue reading Peter Sellers/Blake Edwards New Year @ Guild →

Happy New Year Double Feature:  The Party & The Return of the Pink Panther at the Guild Cinema  (both films with Peter Sellers, Blake Edwards & musician Henry Mancini). Saturday-Sunday, December 31-January 1 The Party shows at 3:45 & 8:30 pm each day. Directed by Blake Edwards – 1968 – 99m. The Return of the Pink Panther shows at 6:00 pm only each day. Directed by Blake Edwards – 1975 … Continue reading Peter Sellers/Blake Edwards New Year @ Guild →