The Kent Downtown Partnership is excited to announce the Meeker Street Nerd party February 26, 2022, from 4-8 pm.
There is nothing wrong with being a nerd! In fact, nerds are smart, creative, and unique individuals. Downtown Kent has number of “cool nerd” businesses that embrace this unique culture and are not afraid to show it!
Release your inner nerd! The Nerd Party promotes downtown local, small businesses by highlighting nerd culture in a street-wide event. Small businesses between 2nd & 4th Ave on W. Meeker will host local makers, artists, and authors who specialize in nerd culture, science fiction, fantasy, horror — books, games, toys, and more.
Retro Emporium: — Vintage to modern Pop Culture shop specializing in vintage 80s/90s collectibles and retro-themed goods.
Pager Turner Books — Nerd culture store offering sci-fi, fantasy, mystery, movies, video games, comics, and more.
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- Hosting SeaLUG Seattle based Lego brick enthusiasts
- Lego creations are large and elaborate, often taking hundreds of hours to create, and will be on display at this location
Sweet Themes Bakery – featuring sweet nerd-themed treats and hosting the Cosplay costume contest.
Pied Piper Pub — Trivia and special Nerd drink specials
Cosplay Costume Contest: Grand prize $100. Dress up as your favorite character, enter contest at Sweet Themes Bakery (NOTE: Proof of vaccination/negative Covid test required at this location)
Pied Piper Pub: Trivia and special Nerd drink specials.
FEATURED ARTISTS:
Justin Olson – aka JBoom – sketch artist, art animation
Andy LeRoy – sci-fi, toys and comic art
Bruno Pags – fantasy, vampire, werewolves' art
PTB Comics & Manga will be hosting a Dungeons & Dragons panel with guests from the early days of TSR
More to come!
This is a FREE event, RSVP requested; please visit downtownkentwa.com to register.
Covid Requirements: All attendees must always wear masks and follow the Washington state covid guidelines.
