Those Big Damn Heroes are at it again in Milwaukee this weekend, holding what can only be described as the mudder of all auctions alongside a screening of our favourite space western.

Organiser David says “Here in Milwaukee, we like to say “Go big, or go home!” We decided to go big. This year we have nearly 600 items up for auction in our two live auctions and four silent auctions!  From artwork to clothes to books to games, everyone will find something they want to bid on at CSTS Milwaukee. Oh, and do we have autographed photos up for auction? Yes, we do! From Star Trek to the Walking Dead and DC’s Arrow to Marvel’s The Defenders and, of course, Firefly and Serenity, we’ve got you covered. Remember, all proceeds raised at CSTS Milwaukee 2018 will go to Equality Now, The Wisconsin Humane Society, and F!ck… Read more…

On Sunday July 22^nd the Raleigh Browncoats will hold their 13^th annual Can’t Stop the Serenity event!

They’ll be at the Raleighwood Cinema Grill starting with a raffle and costume contest from 6pm and the Big Damn Movie starting at 8pm

Organiser Jim says “As in years past we will be raising funds for Equality Now. In addition to Equality Now we will also be raising funds to honor our dear Ron Glass’s charity, the Al Wooten Jr. Heritage Center. We all miss Ron and his infectious smile.

Kaylee: How come you don’t care where you’re going?

Book: “Cause how you get there is the worthier part.”

For more information check out their Facebook event

If you would like to know more about the Raleigh Browncoats and their amazing history of good works, this link will take you to an article written about them in 2010 which still holds true today:

http://www.indyweek.com/indyweek/serenity/Event?oid=1495817… Read more…

On Thursday July 19 the Kentucky Browncoats will be holding their third CSTS event at the Kentucky Theatre, Lexington. 100% of the proceeds go to charity and they have got some fabulous fun planned.

Organiser Ria says “- Come “Run It Through the Wash” with our cornhole-style game designed by Renmeleon and get a button if you get one in. We also have a silent auction, swag giveaway, gift basket raffles, cosplay contest, local artist Corey Fields, creator of the Werewolf card game and Kentucky Browncoat swag for sale. Doors open at 6:30pm for cosplay and giveaways and the movie starts 7:15pm”

“Tickets are 15.00 and you can buy online or at the door”

This year these big damn heroes will be supporting International Book Project, Lexington, KY and 
Equality Now. … Read more…

The Utah Browncoats are poised once again for a thundering entrance to the 2018 season with their annual main event in Salt Lake City.

On the 16^th June they invite you to come and be a Big Damn Hero for Equality Now and the Volunteers of America – Utah’s Home 4 Teens!

Organiser Halo says “As attendees arrive for the Big Damn Movie screening at Brewvies Cinema Pub, they will be greeted by Mal, the custom Mini owned by local Browncoat Mark Woodring. After checking in, attendees without a Guild can be inducted into (or bribe their way into) their Guild with our Jayne Hat of Sorting. (The Guilds of the ‘Verse became a Utah Browncoat addition to the fan lore and fabric of the Firefly / Serenity universe at the Browncoat Ball of 2016.… Read more…

The Albuquerque Browncoats are holding their third event of the season (yes, that’s right – third!) on October 29^th at the Jean Cocteau Cinema in Santa Fe.

They are showing Serenity on the big screen for their 9th year (2nd year in Santa Fe) and there will also be food, drink, prizes, fun, merchandise, costumes, raffles and more!

All proceeds will be split between Equality Now and local charity UNM Children’s Hospital, CMNH.

Organiser Charlie says “Doors will open at noon for concessions, drinks and shopping. The Big Damn Movie will start at 12.20pm and after there will be a costume contest and we’ll draw raffle prizes. This is a Facebook Public Event, so all of you can invite your Browncoat friends and family.… Read more…

For the second year in a row, the Browncoats in Arlington, Virginia will be hosting a Can’t Stop the Serenity event at the Arlington draft house.

The event is on Saturday 21^st October from 2pm until 5pm and organiser Ray says “Ample comfortable seating accompanied by amazing beers on tap, and space cowboys? What could possibly be better? We will also have awesome door busters, raffle give aways so good you’ll buy the whole crew apples, and a costume contest prize that will make ya glad ya dressed shiny!

However, beauty isn’t everything. The runner up in the costume contest will have a rapid fire trivia round for the opportunity to kill their competition with their brain. Don’t forget ALL proceeds go to charity!… Read more…

The Las Vegas Browncoats have reunited and the newly formed group will be holding their ‘1^st’ Can’t Stop the Serenity event on 21 October at the Baobab Stage Theater located in Town Square, Las Vegas Boulevard.

Organiser Noelle says “Join us in one of the shiniest cities in the ‘Verse as we aim to do good works to benefit Equality Now. Activities include a lucky numbers auction, costume contest, shindig, and a screening of Serenity.

Prepare to feel immersed in Inara’s world as you step through the doors to enter a boutique adorned with lanterns and filled with custom ensembles befitting a Companion. Make your way past the boutique through the curtained entry to reach the theater and prepare for an evening of fun!”… Read more…