I do not know anything about either subject. I cannot list teams, players stats, or even state senators or major party leaders. One addition to this since we have a new president. If after an e-mail or two and a phone call, there's interest, I would say somewhere for drinks first would be nice. Lunch or dinner sounds fun, but sometimes you meet people and by the time you get the menu, you are ready to go.
Movies are too impersonal, there is no chance for interaction when first meeting someone.
Meeting for drinks at a nice quiet place can last as short as necessary or as long as you want. Of course, short hair, a delicate neck and an off the shoulder dress are too . . . I tend to listen to the music I am dancing to a lot. In other words, I am not the geek I use to be. List some of the places you have lived or traveled.