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Philadelphia Science Fiction Society
A society for science fiction and fantasy fans in Philadelphia. It holds free meetings most months with guest speakers, author talks and fan panels.
- Free
- Online OK
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What they do
Come to meetings, which are all free and open to the public, to hear guest speakers and authors and join fan panels. The November meeting is held in person at PHILCON.
Who it is for
- Who can join
- Open to anyone
When and where
Most months on a Friday evening, usually at 8 pm, alternating between Zoom and in-person meetings. The annual Hugo review panel meets at 7:30 pm.
- Days
- Friday
- Times
- Evening
St. Mary's at Penn (in-person meetings)
- Address
- 3916 Locust Walk
- Part of the city
- University Southwest
The Rotunda (in-person meetings)
- Address
- 4014 Walnut Street
- Part of the city
- University Southwest
You can join online.
Your first visit
Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.
First step: Come to a Friday meeting, on Zoom or in person at St. Mary's at Penn or the Rotunda, then email info@psfs.org to get on the announcement list..
You can just show up. No sign up needed.
What to expect
Meetings usually feature a guest speaker, such as a physicist or an author, and some are in person while others are on Zoom. Attending is free and you do not need to be a member. If you want to join later, the page says you become eligible for membership after three in-person meetings, which can be spread over months or years.
Tips for your first visit
- For the three in-person meetings that count toward membership, pick St. Mary's at Penn or the Rotunda.
- Check the meetings page before you go, since some meetings are virtual.
- At St. Mary's at Penn, the meeting room is in the parish building behind the sanctuary.
- Email info@psfs.org if you want the announcement list or have questions.
Newcomer welcome
Fine for newcomers, but you may need to speak up (3 out of 5). Why we say this: Meetings are free and open to anyone, membership is not needed to attend, and the page gives an email contact. It does not describe a welcome for newcomers..
Cost and commitment
- Cost
- Free. Meetings are free and open to the public. Membership is optional, with yearly dues of $48 for one person or $84 for a couple.
- How often
- Drop in whenever you like
Access and languages
- Wheelchair access
- We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
- Languages spoken
- We do not know yet which languages are spoken.
Requirements
We found no special requirements. Ask the group if you are not sure.
How to reach them
We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.
- Website: psfs.org Source: nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: psfs.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Email: info@psfs.org Source: psfs.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Contact: Ingmar Hector Cruz Source: nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: psfs.org, seen October 8, 2026
Sources and last check
Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.
- Last seen active
- September 2026 (See the evidence)
- Last checked by our team
- October 8, 2026
- Status
- Active
- Our confidence in this listing
- High
- IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Pennsylvania extract, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Location, Ein
- nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Location, Website, Contact name, Ein
- psfs.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, Schedule, Location, Cost, First step, Contacts, Status
- psfs.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Schedule, Location, Status, Last sign of life
- psfs.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Cost, First step, What they do
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