It’s 2014. You’ve got a brand new calendar, still smelling fresh, but appearing very empty. With what should you fill in those blank squares? Sure, there are the boring, recurring items that you put in every year – your annual physical, tax day, your Mom’s birthday, etc etc etc. But you owe it to the heavy cardstock on which the calendar is printed to make it more interesting than last year.

Huntsville’s Geekiest Events of 2014

To help liven up the 365 empty squares, Geek Out Huntsville has 20 action items you should put on your to-do list that supersede paying Uncle Sam or getting your Mom that Belk giftcard you know she’s been eyeing. So without further ado here are Huntsville’s Geekiest events of 2014:

Superhero Night @ Huntsville Havoc

When: February 7th @ Von Braun Center

Following up their Star Wars night, February boasts Huntsville Havoc’s Superhero night. Here’s hoping for another donnybrook like last year, but this time with capes!

TEDxHuntsvilleLive

When: March 19, 2014 @ Huntsville Museum of Art

TEDxHuntsvilleLive is the broadcast of the big, national TED2014 event, and is at the Huntsville Museum of Art. Note: Maybe grab a slice of Pane e Vino before (and after)?

 

Concerts on the Dock at Lowe Mill

When: April 2014 @ Lowe Mill

Concerts on the Dock at Lowe Mill start back up. Come for the live music, stay for the art. Don’t forget: it’s BYOEverything! Read about last year’s concerts.

 

Charger*Con

When: April 4-5, 2014 @ UAHuntsville

Attend Charger*Con at UAH’s brand new and shiny Charger Union building. Pre-order tix for the fall event, too.

 

Yuri’s Night

When: April 19, 2014

It’s Yuri’s Night at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center! Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin was the first human being in outer space, and this annual bash is in honor of his trip. Come in costume if you like. Remember to polish the ol’ combadge.

 

Dixie Derby Girls

When: May 3, 2014

Dixie Derby Girls Roller League take on the Magnolia Roller Vixens in their third bout of the season. Will this one be Skate Wars? Read more about the Dixie Derby Girls.

 

Greene Street Market Kick Off

When: May 2014 in downtown Huntsville

The Greene Street Market and Downtown Arts & Entertainment District start! Walk around with a bag of local produce in one hand and a frosty local brew in the other. Read about the Greene Street Market.

 

Hamacon 5

When: June 6-8, 2014 @ Von Braun Center

For the anime enthusiasts, Hamacon 5 is this weekend. Kawaii!

 

Con*Kasterborous

When: June 28-29, 2014

Dr. Who, a timeless classic now in its 50th year, has its own fervent Huntsville following. Go to Con*Kasterborous. Don’t forget to pack sonic screwdriver.

 

Magic 2015 pre-release tournament

When: July 12, 2014 @ the Foundry

Go to the Foundry for the Magic 2015 pre-release tournament. Note: bring D20s & water.

 

Guardians of the Galaxy

When: July 31, 2014

Dress up as a raccoon and reserve your seats at Monaco for the midnight showing of Guardians of the Galaxy!

 

Restaurant Week

When: August 2014

Huntsville Restaurant Week is the perfect excuse to hit up Happy Tummy, Commerce Kitchen & Thai Garden. Read about Restaurant Week 2013.

Oktoberfest

When: September 2014

It’s Oktoberfest time at Redstone Arsenal. Rides, beer and food FTW!

 

Talk Like a Pirate Day

When: September 19, 2014

It’s Talk Like a Pirate Day, so feel free to make that Redstone Arrrrrrrsenal joke you’ve been saving all year.

 

TEDxHuntsville

When: September 7, 2014

It’s TEDxHuntsville! Feed your brain with ideas. Listen to the speakers and play with the Makers Local 256 toys.

 

Con*Stellation

When: October 2014

For die-hard enthusiasts or those new to the genres, Con*Stellation is for the science fiction and/or fantasy fans.

 

Spooktacular 5K

When: October 25, 2014

Don your cosplay gear for the Fleet Feet’s Spooktacular 5K. Be the runner Huntsville deserves.

 

Interstellar

When: November 7, 2014

Pre-order ticket for Monaco’s showing of Interstellar. Bask in Christopher Nolan’s foray into sci-fi cinema.

 

Complete Christmas shopping

When: December 2014

Complete Christmas shopping at local retailers. Reminder: Lowe Mill Artist’s Market for wares and crafts; Rosie’s and I ♥ Sushi gift cards; gift wrap some FredBread.

 

So don’t let 2014 remain a blank wall canvas – ink it up with these items. Too many? Can’t pick? Let fate decide and roll a D20. Either way, your 2014 will be guaranteed to land a critical hit.