Events Roundup: Philosophical Discussions, N.E.W.T.-Level Trivia Quizzes, and Friendly Nights In

by · September 26, 2021

The start of the fall season is always a magical time of year. The Hogwarts school year has begun, and there’s a nip in the air as the weather starts to turn colder (for those witches and wizards in the northern hemisphere, that is). It’s the time of year to get your Potter on in every way imaginable, even if that means taking the time to enjoy a few fun and wacky activities along the way. With that in mind, let’s get started on this week’s Events Roundup. 

 

D&B Trivia Night: Harry Potter Edition

If you are truly as devout a fan as the next, you’ll be able to score some major points at any local bar’s trivia night. Several Dave & Buster’s locations around the United States are hosting a Potter-themed quiz night, so it’s time to crack open your books and study up. Those who participate will endure a seven-round quiz with questions that will put the N.E.W.T.s to shame. Prizes are in place for winners in first, second, and third places. Bonus prizes are available for those with the best costumes and best team name and for whoever can answer special trivia questions. Dave & Buster’s locations in Irvine, California; Los Angeles, California; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Braintree, Massachusetts; and many others will play host to the night’s contest. Entry fees start at $5, and the event will be held on Tuesday, September 28 starting at 7:30 p.m. in the time zones of each D&B location. For a full list of D&B locations holding trivia nights, check out the event website. 

 

Dave & Buster's locations around the United States are hosting a "Potter"-themed trivia night.

 

A Drink with the Idler: In Conversation with Jessie Cave

If you enjoy meeting up at the pub with like-minded folk for a good drink and an in-depth conversation, this event is for you. Tom Hodgkinson, writer and founder of Idler, will be in conversation with Jessie Cave (known for her portrayal of Lavender Brown). Idler is a company “devoted to helping people to lead more fulfilled lives” that also publishes a bimonthly magazine of various related topics. Those who wish to attend the online event will be enthralled with the philosophical topics of conversation between Hodgkinson, Cave, and secondary guest speaker Dr. Mark Vernon. The end of the session will be open-ended, and a live Q&A will also take place so as to keep the chatting going even after the event has officially closed. Tickets are on sale now, starting at £5. The session will start on Thursday, September 30 at 10:00 a.m. PDT. More information about tickets, times, and how to attend is on the event website.

 

Harry Potter and the Sacred Text: Night of Togetherness

Being together, even if it’s virtual, is still a vital part of the Harry Potter fandom and community. Harry Potter and the Sacred Text events have been previously held on several occasions with the intention of diving deep into the Potter series to read between even the most mundane lines. This session won’t focus on one single book or chapter of the series but instead will be more about friends and fandom coming together with a common interest. Three hosts will entertain guests with book recaps and synopses, games, trivia, and more. Tickets for the event start at $10, and it will be held on Thursday, October 7 at 5:00 p.m. PDT. For more information, check out the event website.

 

Harry Potter and the Sacred Text is all about coming together just to have fun in this session.

 

Fletcher Fun Friday: Wizarding Animals to Amaze

The Fletcher Place Community Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, is hosting a Potter-themed fundraiser for animal lovers, wizards and Muggles alike. Join your furry-friend enthusiasts on Fletcher Fun Friday as you learn about owls, pythons, spiders, rats, and more. Not only will guests get up close and personal with some of the wizarding world’s most treasured creatures, but there will also be photo opportunities before the session. The event will be hosted at the Hotel Tango in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Friday, October 8, starting at 7:00 p.m. EDT. More information can be found on the event website. 

 

Mind the Gap: A Virtual Event Supporting Mental Health

Show your support for the advancement of mental health awareness with the Mind the Gap virtual event. In conjunction (train puns intended) with World Mental Health Day, Hornby, which makes a Hogwarts Express train set, is hosting a live event on its YouTube channel that will include interviews, discussions, storytellings, and more. The aim of the event is to shed light on issues surrounding mental illness and to illustrate that personal hobbies, such as train modeling, can help those who struggle. The online event will be a mix of live and prerecorded sessions on October 10. 

 

Press Release

Sunday 10th October 2021 – World Mental Health Day
#ModelForMentalHealth #WorldMentalHealthDay

Aim/Purpose

To raise awareness of mental health issues and support World Mental Health Day. We want to show how modelling and hobbies can help those struggling with their mental health.

We already have a great platform and an amazing community, and we believe this will be a chance for us to raise awareness for an extremely important cause.

The Event

Hosted live on YouTube on 10th of October to coincide with World Mental Health Day the event will include interviews, how to, discussions, stories and more.

Our YouTube Channel: Hornby YouTube Channel

During the live event we will raise awareness for charities that support various mental health issues and show off how modelling and hobbies can help during hard times.
Hosted by Mike from Hornby’s Signal Box the event will run from 10am – 6pm and will included a mix of live and pre-recorded content from partners, collaborators and our in house brands.

How Can I Help?

There are several ways you can be a part of this event. Below are some suggestions of how you can be involved.

  • Create exclusive pre-recorded content for the event and be an integral part of the entertainment throughout the live stream including your own segment within our schedule.
  • A pre-recorded interview with our host to feature within our schedule.
  • A Live interview during the event.
  • A message encouraging our audience to donate to our chosen charity
    Mind
  • Sharing your story either on film or to be read by our host live during the
    event
  • Co-host alongside our host.
  • Become a partner for the event
  • Donate a prize for our donators raffle
  • Share the event with your social media audience

These are just some suggestions of how to get be a part of the event, we welcome any suggestion you might have for getting involved.
If you have any questions regarding the event or how to be a part of ‘Mind The Gap’ please contact marketing@hornby.com with the subject title ‘Mind The Gap’
We look forward to hearing from you.

 

That’s all we have for you for this week’s Events Roundup. Check back later for more fun activities in your area. If you’re hosting an upcoming magical event, you can submit it to be included in a future Events Roundup by sending all relevant information to submissions@staff.mugglenet.com.

 

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