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Tuesday April 1
  • 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Beta Besties Rock Climbing meetup
    Tuesday April 1
    6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
    Beta Besties Rock Climbing meetup

    Climbing adventures, camaraderie, and plenty of fun! Whether you are a seasoned climber or just starting out there is something for all.

    -The event is FREE to members of Rock Spot, and non-members can join in on the fun with a discounted evening pass just for the meetup!
    -Ask at the front desk about special pricing.

Wednesday April 2
  • 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Zenith Pokemon League Casual Play
    Wednesday April 2
    5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
    Zenith Pokemon League Casual Play

    Free: Come and play the Pokemon TCG and Pokemon video games in a twice-weekly casual meetup! For TCG players, we teach others how to play, as well as carry cards to trade and battle!

    For Pokemon VG players, settle down in a Union Circle session, trade, or battle it out in a low-stakes environment!

  • 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Pokemon Go Raid Hour
    Wednesday April 2
    6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
    Pokemon Go Raid Hour

    Join up with fellow Pokemon Go players in Malden to do some raiding!

    -During Raid Hours, a Legendary Pokémon appears at all Gyms that can host a Raid at that time. 

    -Meetup starts at the Philadelphie 7th-day Adventist church and moves from there. Join the Pokemon Go Raiders Massachusetts Discord to follow the route.

Thursday April 3
Friday April 4
Saturday April 5
  • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Waitts Mount Spring Cleanup
    Saturday April 5
    10:00 am – 12:00 pm
    Waitts Mount Spring Cleanup

    City Councillor Ryan O’Malley is partnering with the Great Malden Outdoors to clean up Waitt’s Mount! This event is a great way to spend the morning before Mega Audino raid day, meet some of your neighbors, and give back to the city that does so much for us.

    The DPW will be providing trash bags and a limited number of equipment / tools. Please bring your own gloves if you have them.

    There is an afterparty at Idle Hands Craft Ales.

    At the end of the event (before the afterparty), Calvin will be raffling off a Pokémon Go gift card and some stickers provided by the Malden Gaming District. YOU MUST BE THERE IN PERSON AND PARTICIPATE IN THE CLEANUP TO BE ELIGIBLE TO WIN! This raffle is not based on checkins.

  • 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Art Block: Writing and Sketching Jams
    Saturday April 5
    10:30 am – 12:00 pm
    Art Block: Writing and Sketching Jams
  • 11:30 am – 1:30 pm ArtBlock: Writing and Sketching
    Saturday April 5
    11:30 am – 1:30 pm
    ArtBlock: Writing and Sketching

    Join local Malden artists and writers for an ART JAM!

    -Each week, a theme is picked, and for a short time you sketch or write; anything to get your creative juices flowing.
    -You can also bring your own project to work on–the point is to be inspired and have fun!

  • 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Tarkir: Dragonstorm Prerelease
    Saturday April 5
    1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
    Tarkir: Dragonstorm Prerelease

    Entry is ~$40

    Join us at Zenith Comics for the release of the latest Magic set, Tarkir: Dragonstorm. Get 6 packs and build a deck, then play four rounds. You win one pack for each round you win and everyone gets at least one pack. This is a great opportunity for people who want to try playing more organized Magic events.

  • 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Zenith Pokemon League: Rainbow Cup
    Saturday April 5
    1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
    Zenith Pokemon League: Rainbow Cup

    $8 Entry – Prizes for top 3 – Payment due at check-in – ONE of each type on team (Tera can replace a type) – Regulation H + Paradox Pokemon allowed – Pre-Registration: https://form.jotform.com/250705638813055

  • 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Mega Audino Raid Day
    Saturday April 5
    2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
    Mega Audino Raid Day

    Join us for Mega Audino raid day! We will meet at Philadelphia 7th Day Adventist Church and do the normal raid hour route. The Community Ambassadors will be there for the first hour. Remember to check in to receive the raid day checkin rewards!

  • 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm Sonic + Friends
    Saturday April 5
    8:00 pm – 10:30 pm
    Sonic + Friends

    head to Idle Hands to play Sonic Adventure 2 Battle, Sonica Mania Plus, and Sonic All-StarsRacing Transformed–all of these games are FREE PLAY and open to the public!

Sunday April 6
  • 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm Zenith Pokemon League: VG League Challenge
    Sunday April 6
    12:30 pm – 5:00 pm
    Zenith Pokemon League: VG League Challenge

    Farewell Regulation G – League Challenge

    #### April 6th, 12:30pm Registration, 1pm Start – $10 Entry Fee – Prizes for Top 3 & Championship Points towards WorldsPre-Register: https://form.jotform.com/250765943010150

  • 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm MTG: Commander Casual Play
    Sunday April 6
    1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
    MTG: Commander Casual Play

    Join fellow Magic The Gathering players at New England Comics and duke it out using the popular Commander ruleset!

    -The Commander format is all about picking your hero and building a deck around them. 
    -In this casual, multiplayer format, you choose a legendary creature to serve as your commander and build the rest of your deck around their color identity and unique abilities.
    -Players are only allowed one of each card in their deck, with the exception of basic lands, but they can use cards from throughout Magic’s history.
    -This is a free event; just bring your commander deck and jump into a game!

  • 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Tarkir: Dragonstorm Prerelease
    Sunday April 6
    1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
    Tarkir: Dragonstorm Prerelease

    Entry is ~$40

    Join us at Zenith Comics for the release of the latest Magic set, Tarkir: Dragonstorm. Get six packs and build a deck, then play three rounds. You win one pack for each round you win and everyone gets at least one pack. This is a great opportunity for people who want to try playing more organized Magic events.

Monday April 7
  • 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Gaming District Public Art Workshop
    Monday April 7
    6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
    Gaming District Public Art Workshop

    The City of Malden is working with Innes Associates via the Massachusetts Downtown Initiative Program to create a plan for future public art in the downtown area/Gaming District. This is a community workshop, open to all, to brainstorm ideas.

Tuesday April 8
  • 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Beta Besties Rock Climbing meetup
    Tuesday April 8
    6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
    Beta Besties Rock Climbing meetup

    Climbing adventures, camaraderie, and plenty of fun! Whether you are a seasoned climber or just starting out there is something for all.

    -The event is FREE to members of Rock Spot, and non-members can join in on the fun with a discounted evening pass just for the meetup!
    -Ask at the front desk about special pricing.

Wednesday April 9
  • 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Zenith Pokemon League Casual Play
    Wednesday April 9
    5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
    Zenith Pokemon League Casual Play

    Free: Come and play the Pokemon TCG and Pokemon video games in a twice-weekly casual meetup! For TCG players, we teach others how to play, as well as carry cards to trade and battle!

    For Pokemon VG players, settle down in a Union Circle session, trade, or battle it out in a low-stakes environment!

  • 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Pokemon Go Raid Hour
    Wednesday April 9
    6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
    Pokemon Go Raid Hour

    Join up with fellow Pokemon Go players in Malden to do some raiding!

    -During Raid Hours, a Legendary Pokémon appears at all Gyms that can host a Raid at that time. 

    -Meetup starts at the Philadelphie 7th-day Adventist church and moves from there. Join the Pokemon Go Raiders Massachusetts Discord to follow the route.

  • 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Tabletop Games @ Malden Public Library
    Wednesday April 9
    6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
    Tabletop Games @ Malden Public Library

    Join local board game enthusiasts every second Wednesday of the month for a cozy tabletop gaming session! Bring your own games to share, or pick from the library’s small collection. To learn more about the event, email inf0@maldenpubliclibrary.org

Thursday April 10
Friday April 11
Saturday April 12
  • 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Art Block: Writing and Sketching Jams
    Saturday April 12
    10:30 am – 12:00 pm
    Art Block: Writing and Sketching Jams
  • 11:30 am – 1:30 pm ArtBlock: Writing and Sketching
    Saturday April 12
    11:30 am – 1:30 pm
    ArtBlock: Writing and Sketching

    Join local Malden artists and writers for an ART JAM!

    -Each week, a theme is picked, and for a short time you sketch or write; anything to get your creative juices flowing.
    -You can also bring your own project to work on–the point is to be inspired and have fun!

  • 1:30 pm – 6:00 pm Magic: The Gathering Drafts
    Saturday April 12
    1:30 pm – 6:00 pm
    Magic: The Gathering Drafts

    Join the Malden MTG community for a Magic: the Gathering Draft at New England Comics!

    -Entry is typically $25. It may be higher for non-standard sets.
    -Draft three packs of MTG cards, build a deck, and play three rounds
    -You get one pack for every round you win. 
    -Everyone leaves with a minimum of one prize pack.

Sunday April 13
  • 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm MTG: Commander Casual Play
    Sunday April 13
    1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
    MTG: Commander Casual Play

    Join fellow Magic The Gathering players at New England Comics and duke it out using the popular Commander ruleset!

    -The Commander format is all about picking your hero and building a deck around them. 
    -In this casual, multiplayer format, you choose a legendary creature to serve as your commander and build the rest of your deck around their color identity and unique abilities.
    -Players are only allowed one of each card in their deck, with the exception of basic lands, but they can use cards from throughout Magic’s history.
    -This is a free event; just bring your commander deck and jump into a game!

  • 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Pokémon Go Raid Day
    Sunday April 13
    2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
    Pokémon Go Raid Day

    Join us for raid day! We will meet at Philadelphia 7th Day Adventist Church and do the normal raid hour route. The Community Ambassadors will be there for the first hour. Remember to check in to receive the raid day checkin reward.

Monday April 14
Tuesday April 15
  • 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tuesday Night Tabletop
    Tuesday April 15
    6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
    Tuesday Night Tabletop

    Join local Malden gamers for a free fun evening of tabletop board games. Enjoy some apps or a delicious cocktail while you pick out a game provided by the host, or bring your own to share with others. No RSVP required, just show up!

  • 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Beta Besties Rock Climbing meetup
    Tuesday April 15
    6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
    Beta Besties Rock Climbing meetup

    Climbing adventures, camaraderie, and plenty of fun! Whether you are a seasoned climber or just starting out there is something for all.

    -The event is FREE to members of Rock Spot, and non-members can join in on the fun with a discounted evening pass just for the meetup!
    -Ask at the front desk about special pricing.

Wednesday April 16
  • 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Zenith Pokemon League Casual Play
    Wednesday April 16
    5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
    Zenith Pokemon League Casual Play

    Free: Come and play the Pokemon TCG and Pokemon video games in a twice-weekly casual meetup! For TCG players, we teach others how to play, as well as carry cards to trade and battle!

    For Pokemon VG players, settle down in a Union Circle session, trade, or battle it out in a low-stakes environment!

  • 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Pokemon Go Raid Hour
    Wednesday April 16
    6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
    Pokemon Go Raid Hour

    Join up with fellow Pokemon Go players in Malden to do some raiding!

    -During Raid Hours, a Legendary Pokémon appears at all Gyms that can host a Raid at that time. 

    -Meetup starts at the Philadelphie 7th-day Adventist church and moves from there. Join the Pokemon Go Raiders Massachusetts Discord to follow the route.

Thursday April 17
  • 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tabletop RPG One-Shot Night
    Thursday April 17
    6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
    Tabletop RPG One-Shot Night

    One-shot night will have TWO games running simultaneously
    D&D: https://partiful.com/e/XKWkAqvBa7clUeQV1trv
    Brindlewood Bay: https://partiful.com/e/v5C7sCflHda2uuSwlu0k

    as before, if you’re interested in a game, all you need to do is sign up and show up. No prep, supplies, or former experience needed!

    Hopefully this is obvious to everyone, but please only sign up for one of the two games (you’re one person! you can only do one thing at a time!)

    if you’re interested in a game, but it’s at capacity, sign up for the wait-list! there’s a good chance folks will cancel and you’ll get a slot! even if not, it’s helpful to know how many people are interested!

Friday April 18
Saturday April 19
Sunday April 20
  • 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm MTG: Commander Casual Play
    Sunday April 20
    1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
    MTG: Commander Casual Play

    Join fellow Magic The Gathering players at New England Comics and duke it out using the popular Commander ruleset!

    -The Commander format is all about picking your hero and building a deck around them. 
    -In this casual, multiplayer format, you choose a legendary creature to serve as your commander and build the rest of your deck around their color identity and unique abilities.
    -Players are only allowed one of each card in their deck, with the exception of basic lands, but they can use cards from throughout Magic’s history.
    -This is a free event; just bring your commander deck and jump into a game!

Monday April 21
Tuesday April 22
  • 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Beta Besties Rock Climbing meetup
    Tuesday April 22
    6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
    Beta Besties Rock Climbing meetup

    Climbing adventures, camaraderie, and plenty of fun! Whether you are a seasoned climber or just starting out there is something for all.

    -The event is FREE to members of Rock Spot, and non-members can join in on the fun with a discounted evening pass just for the meetup!
    -Ask at the front desk about special pricing.

  • 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Chess and Friends!
    Tuesday April 22
    6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
    Chess and Friends!

    This is a casual, inclusive meet up to hang out, play chess, and meet new people. Also now featuring checkers! Bring your own board if you have one, there will also be boards available for the event. All ages and chess levels welcome, from zero to expert! No RSVP required, other games welcome too. This is a new-ish, free event; encouraged but not mandatory to purchase something to support the venue. See you there!

Wednesday April 23
  • 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Zenith Pokemon League Casual Play
    Wednesday April 23
    5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
    Zenith Pokemon League Casual Play

    Free: Come and play the Pokemon TCG and Pokemon video games in a twice-weekly casual meetup! For TCG players, we teach others how to play, as well as carry cards to trade and battle!

    For Pokemon VG players, settle down in a Union Circle session, trade, or battle it out in a low-stakes environment!

  • 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Pokemon Go Raid Hour
    Wednesday April 23
    6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
    Pokemon Go Raid Hour

    Join up with fellow Pokemon Go players in Malden to do some raiding!

    -During Raid Hours, a Legendary Pokémon appears at all Gyms that can host a Raid at that time. 

    -Meetup starts at the Philadelphie 7th-day Adventist church and moves from there. Join the Pokemon Go Raiders Massachusetts Discord to follow the route.

Thursday April 24
Friday April 25
Saturday April 26
  • 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Art Block: Writing and Sketching Jams
    Saturday April 26
    10:30 am – 12:00 pm
    Art Block: Writing and Sketching Jams
  • 11:30 am – 1:30 pm ArtBlock: Writing and Sketching
    Saturday April 26
    11:30 am – 1:30 pm
    ArtBlock: Writing and Sketching

    Join local Malden artists and writers for an ART JAM!

    -Each week, a theme is picked, and for a short time you sketch or write; anything to get your creative juices flowing.
    -You can also bring your own project to work on–the point is to be inspired and have fun!

  • 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm Zenith Pokemon League - TCG Challenge
    Saturday April 26
    12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
    Zenith Pokemon League - TCG Challenge

    12:30pm Registration, 1pm Start, $10 Entry Fee – Prizes for Top 3 and Championship Points towards Worlds – Must have 60 card standard format deck – Pre- Register: https://form.jotform.com/250766490176161

  • 1:30 pm – 6:00 pm Magic: The Gathering Drafts
    Saturday April 26
    1:30 pm – 6:00 pm
    Magic: The Gathering Drafts

    Join the Malden MTG community for a Magic: the Gathering Draft at New England Comics!

    -Entry is typically $25. It may be higher for non-standard sets.
    -Draft three packs of MTG cards, build a deck, and play three rounds
    -You get one pack for every round you win. 
    -Everyone leaves with a minimum of one prize pack.

Sunday April 27
  • 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm GM Jumpstart
    Sunday April 27
    1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
    GM Jumpstart

    Learn to run a tabletop game! Any experience level welcome, no prep required! You should walk away from this session with a prepped game in a simple system and a little bit of time in the hotseat

    RSVP here: https://partiful.com/e/DtHLQL4NWM3ODpdLpuRn

  • 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm MTG: Commander Casual Play
    Sunday April 27
    1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
    MTG: Commander Casual Play

    Join fellow Magic The Gathering players at New England Comics and duke it out using the popular Commander ruleset!

    -The Commander format is all about picking your hero and building a deck around them. 
    -In this casual, multiplayer format, you choose a legendary creature to serve as your commander and build the rest of your deck around their color identity and unique abilities.
    -Players are only allowed one of each card in their deck, with the exception of basic lands, but they can use cards from throughout Magic’s history.
    -This is a free event; just bring your commander deck and jump into a game!

  • 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Vanillite Community Day
    Sunday April 27
    2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
    Vanillite Community Day

    Join us for vanillite community day! We will meet in front of City Hall at 2pm and walk around Malden catching ice cream cones. When you check in on Campfire, you will receive the community day checkin research!

  • 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Post Community Day Hangout and Trade
    Sunday April 27
    5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
    Post Community Day Hangout and Trade

    Join us at HoneyHoney to hang out and trade pokemon after Vanillite Community Day!

Monday April 28
Tuesday April 29
  • 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Beta Besties Rock Climbing meetup
    Tuesday April 29
    6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
    Beta Besties Rock Climbing meetup

    Climbing adventures, camaraderie, and plenty of fun! Whether you are a seasoned climber or just starting out there is something for all.

    -The event is FREE to members of Rock Spot, and non-members can join in on the fun with a discounted evening pass just for the meetup!
    -Ask at the front desk about special pricing.

Wednesday April 30
  • 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Couch Quests- Episode 2
    Wednesday April 30
    5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
    Couch Quests- Episode 2
  • 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Zenith Pokemon League Casual Play
    Wednesday April 30
    5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
    Zenith Pokemon League Casual Play

    Free: Come and play the Pokemon TCG and Pokemon video games in a twice-weekly casual meetup! For TCG players, we teach others how to play, as well as carry cards to trade and battle!

    For Pokemon VG players, settle down in a Union Circle session, trade, or battle it out in a low-stakes environment!

  • 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Pokemon Go Raid Hour
    Wednesday April 30
    6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
    Pokemon Go Raid Hour

    Join up with fellow Pokemon Go players in Malden to do some raiding!

    -During Raid Hours, a Legendary Pokémon appears at all Gyms that can host a Raid at that time. 

    -Meetup starts at the Philadelphie 7th-day Adventist church and moves from there. Join the Pokemon Go Raiders Massachusetts Discord to follow the route.