Greetings, Nerds of the Ville!
February might be cold, but the gaming tables are heating up! Whether you’re rolling dice, strategizing your next board game victory, or diving deep into a new campaign, there’s no shortage of nerdy fun happening around Louisville.
This month, we’ve got tons of events to keep you busy—from Slur Your Role and Friday Night Gaming to Young Questers and Love Thy Gamer. Plus, we’re gearing up for some regional conventions you won’t want to miss!
We’re also spotlighting one of our own: Meet Jonathon Myhre, a Nerd Louisville board member who might (or might not) be Batman.
And finally, a huge thank you to everyone who helped with our recent giving initiative. Your generosity keeps our community strong!
Read on for all the details, and as always—stay nerdy, Louisville!
With excitement and gratitude,
The Nerd Louisville Board
Upcoming Events – Roll for Adventure!
Nerd Louisville is rolling into summer with Dungeons & Dragons events across the city! We’re teaming up with Bullitt County Public Library for a three-day D&D Boot Camp (June 16–18), hosting afternoon sessions at Newburg LFPL (July 10, July 24, August 7, August 21), and running monthly games at St. Matthews LFPL. We are actively looking for volunteer Dungeon Masters to help lead these exciting adventures—if you’re ready to roll the dice and inspire new players, join us!
Bullitt County Public Library: Dungeons & Dragons Boot Camp
Dates: June 16–18
Time: 12:00–4:00 PM
Get ready for an epic three-day adventure! Nerd Louisville is partnering with the Bullitt County Public Library to host a Dungeons & Dragons Boot Camp this June. Young heroes will learn the basics of tabletop roleplaying games, create characters, and embark on thrilling quests. We are currently looking for volunteer Dungeon Masters (DMs) to help guide new players through their first adventures. If you’re interested in running a game, we’d love to have you! It’s a fantastic way to inspire the next generation of gamers.
Newburg LFPL: Dungeons & Dragons at the Library
Dates: July 10, July 24, August 7, August 21
Time: 3:30–5:00 PM
This summer, Nerd Louisville is bringing Dungeons & Dragons to the Newburg Branch of the Louisville Free Public Library! Join us for a series of exciting afternoon sessions where adventurers will explore new worlds, solve mysteries, and face daring challenges. We are seeking volunteer Dungeon Masters (DMs) for these events. If you’re passionate about gaming and want to help new players discover the magic of D&D, sign up to lead a session!
St. Matthews LFPL: Monthly D&D Adventures
When: Monthly
Time: 4:00–6:00 PM
Adventure awaits at the St. Matthews Library! Nerd Louisville is hosting monthly Dungeons & Dragons sessions open to players of all experience levels. We are looking for volunteer Dungeon Masters (DMs) to help us keep the stories alive and the dice rolling! Whether you’re new to running games or an experienced DM, this is a great opportunity to share your love of D&D with the community. Join us each month to meet new friends, tell unforgettable stories, and create lasting memories!
Interested in helping with these events?
Complete the form below and we will be in touch with more details!
Walk with Nerd Louisville at Kentuckiana Pride!
Come join in the excitement as Nerd Louisville proudly walks in the Kentuckiana Pride Parade! The parade kicks off a full weekend of festivities, with thousands of community members lining the streets to celebrate and support diversity. We would love for you to walk with us and represent the spirit of inclusion, creativity, and nerdy pride!
🗓 Date: Saturday, June 21
🕛 Time: Parade steps off at 12:00 PM
📍 Route: Starts in NULU and ends at the Pride Festival
Participants will receive a special Nerd Louisville Pride t-shirt to wear during the parade.
Road closures will be in effect from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM — more details will be available in May.
Interested in marching with us? Fill out the quick form below to sign up and reserve your spot!
Meet a Board Member:
Karyssa Creager
Vice President, Nerd Louisville
- What’s your day-walker job? (What do you do when you’re not helping Nerd Louisville take over the world?)
- Certified Social Worker that specializes in psychosocial oncology.
- What made you interested in Nerd Louisville?
- I remember when I was brand new to TTRPGs in general just a few years ago. I started attending Slur to learn about different systems and meet other nerds in the area.
- How did your nerd origin story begin? (What first got you into nerdy things?)
- I was in band throughout middle and high school. I tried to get into MTG but no one at my school played at the time. I was introduced to D&D by our president, Jonathan Myhre, and I’ve been rolling shiny math rocks with my friends ever since!
- If you had a superhero alias, what would it be and what’s your power?
- My superpower dream power would be to heal people of any illness/disease through cooking like Mirabel’s mother in Encanto. My superhero name would be The Alchemic Chef.
- What’s your all-time favorite tabletop RPG, and why?
- My favorite TTRPG would have to be Paranoia. It’s a game of ever evolving rules and chaos. It fills my need for mischief 😉 and is so much fun to run as a GM.
- You can game with any fictional character—who’s at your table and what are you playing?
- Reid from Criminal minds and we would play Candela Obscura.
- What’s your go-to board game for a game night?
- Ticket to Ride, hands down.
- If you could live in any sci-fi or fantasy universe, where would you go?
- I would live in the Harry Potter universe. #GoHufflepuffs!
- What’s a book, show, or movie that had the biggest impact on your nerd journey?
- Star Wars. I finally saw all the movies about 2 years ago and it has inspired many characters and future scenarios for games that I run.
- What’s the best RPG session or campaign moment you’ve ever had?
- In my current D&D campaign my character unleashed the goddess of evil in a broom closet and then she continued to haunt me for over a year.
- What’s your alignment? (And does it match your real-life personality?)
- Chaotic Neutral (or chaotic stupid depending on who you ask lolz)
- What’s the nerdiest thing you’ve ever done?
- Started taking time off work to run games at conventions.
- If you could recommend one nerdy Louisville spot, what would it be?
- I would def recommend Otaku Manga Lounge. When I’m not running games I love to read manga and Otaku has so many titles and other nerdy accessories.
🎲 Regional Cons to Check Out! 🎲
Looking to take your nerdy adventures on the road? There are plenty of awesome conventions happening in and around Louisville this year! Whether you’re into tabletop RPGs, board games, anime, or general geek culture, these cons are great places to roll dice, meet fellow nerds, and discover something new. Check out the list below and start planning your next con adventure!
- Buckeye Game Fest (Columbus, OH) – May 1st – 4th
- Etown Anime-Fest (Elizabethtown, KY) – May 4th
- Origins Game Fair (Columbus, OH) – June 18th – 22nd
- Charcon (Charleston, WV) – July 11th – 13th
- Frankfort Anime-Fest (Frankfort, KY) – July 12th
- Louisville Anime-Fest (Louisville, KY) – July 13th
- GenCon (Indianapolis, IN) – July 31st – August 2nd
- Bowling Green Anime-Fest (Bowling Green) – October 19th
Thank You for Giving!
We want to send a huge thank you to everyone who joined us for Slur Your Role 156 and supported Family Emergency Food Relief! Your generosity helped provide more than $150 worth of groceries and essential goods to those in need, making a real impact in our community. Because of you, we were able to donate everything to Cardinal Cupboard, ensuring these resources reach families facing hardship.
A special shoutout to those who brought extra donations and participated in the raffle, your kindness and support never go unnoticed! Events like these remind us that the Nerd Louisville community is not just about games, but about coming together to make a difference.
Missed this one? Don’t worry! We’ll have more opportunities later this year to game for a great cause, so stay tuned. Until then, thank you for making Slur 156 a night to remember!
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