Exhibitors display their work at BrickCon 2013. Photo via Flickr/pasukaru76

Seattle’s annual Lego building exhibition, BrickCon is returning Oct. 3-4 with thousands of models and dioramas. This year’s theme is MOCking History — MOC is Lego builder lingo for “my own creations” — and will feature themes from the Wild West, Civil War, and more.

GW calendar logoIn addition to checking out the displays, attendees can work on their own models, learn Lego building secrets from exhibitors, and check out the huge array of old and new Lego collections vendors are peddling.

Tickets for BrickCon, held at Seattle Center’s Exhibition Hall, are on sale for $10 here.

That’s one of the selections from the GeekWire Calendar, our curated list of the Pacific Northwest’s top tech events. Keep reading and visit the full calendar for more.

Jane-McGonigalJane McGonigal: Gaming Your Way to Better Health

What: “In 2009, game designer Jane McGonigal’s life suddenly changed when she suffered a debilitating concussion. SuperBetter is her story of recovery – how she used her skills to create a game to help her recover–and how this personal project turned into a national plan to assist the recovery of others. Based on scientific research into the beneficial properties of playing games, her program became a research study with the National Institutes of Health and, more than 400,000 people later, it continues to help others. She’ll describe her experiences – how she overcame ill health through gaming – and explain why, in order to live a ‘happier, braver, more resilient life,’ we all need to adopt a ‘gameful’ mindset. Whether it’s Pacman, soccer, or a crossword puzzle, she’ll explain how to use any games we encounter to control attention, strengthen relationships, and self-motivate.”

When: Sept. 21, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Town Hall, Seattle.

Register: Tickets are on sale for $5 here.

boeingSAE 2015 AeroTech Congress & Exhibition

What: “Biennially, thousands of the world’s top aerospace professionals gather at the SAE AeroTech Congress & Exhibition – the essential aerospace event where the aerospace community prepares for future challenges and opportunities. Themed, Global Partners: Shaping the Future of Aerospace, this exclusive event provides an invaluable opportunity for attendees to renew and develop important business relationships within the international aerospace industry.”

When: Sept. 22 – 24.

Where: Washington State Convention Center.

Register: Tickets are on sale for $50 – $1,100 here.

tech crawlTech Crawl

What: “Do you work in or want to learn about the tech industry in Pioneer Square? Do you enjoy good food, drinks, and meeting new people in your neighborhood? Then join us for our third Tech Crawl of the summer on September 24th and get to know Galvanize, Ivy Softworks, and Zonar Systems as we spend time at their offices!”

When: Sept. 24, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Where: Galvanize, Seattle.

Register: Tickets are on sale for $10 here.

hi-res-code-fellows-logoCode 101

What: “Thinking about a new career in software development? Start here! In this one-day workshop, you’ll get a taste of a day in the life of a software developer. Get a sneak peek into the Code Fellows learning experience, find out how websites are built, and code a webpage yourself using industry-standard tools and professional coding practices.”

When: Sept. 26, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Where: Code Fellows, Portland.

Register: Enroll for $99 here.

summit sponsor postGeekWire Summit

What: “The GeekWire Summit is the premier technology conference in the Pacific Northwest, bringing together engineers, entrepreneurs, investors and innovators for a conversation about the future of business and technology. Now in its fourth year, the 2015 GeekWire Summit is expanding to two days, drawing hundreds of attendees and speakers from a variety of industries.”

Where: Sheraton, Seattle.

When: Oct. 1 -2.

Register: RSVP for $599 – $649 here.

Items for this feature are picked from the GeekWire Calendar, where you can submit free listings for geeky gatherings and technology-related events in the Pacific Northwest.

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