Science fiction, fantasy, & horror - web design, graphic design, interactive media development by greententacles
2010-02-08 GMT
Science fiction, fantasy, & horror - web design, graphic design, interactive media development by greententacles
2010-02-08 GMT
Feb 12th-14th 2010 • Crowne Plaza Hotel, Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093 • MILES: 79.27 / KM: 127.57
celebrity, comics, fan, filk, film, media, science, science fiction, technology,
A fan-run media and more convention focusing on entertainment provided by and for fans! Farpoint hosts the best mix of celebrity, science, author, artist, podcasting, comics, gaming and live performance programs on the East Coast.
Feb 12th-15th 2010 • Rockville Hilton Hotel, Rockville, MD 20852 • MILES: 116.22 / KM: 187.03
board game, card game, larp, miniatures, roleplaying game, war game,
SynDCon 2010, presented by The Gamers’ Syndicate, LLC, is the Washington, DC area’s newest and largest table-top gaming convention, offering board games, role-playing games, miniature war games, and card games. In addition, synDCon 2010 will offer special events, such as seminars.
Feb 19th-21st 2010 • , Medford, NJ 08055 • MILES: 38.62 / KM: 62.15
larp,
Immerse yourself in a fantasy environment in Seventh Kingdom IGE (Interactive Gaming Environment). Our setting provides players with a continuous in-game experience, allowing for the character development to be completed largely by the players and their choices. Our full-service inn provides players with included meals and additional snacks, allowing players to get the most out of their time on site. We strive to create modules and situations that utilize the skills of every class and race in the game to promote participation at all times. Players always find someone or something with which to interact, a puzzle to solve, or a random event whenever possible.
Feb 19th-21st 2010 • Doubletree Hotel of Somerset, Somerset, NJ 08873 • MILES: 56.19 / KM: 90.43
cosplay, fantasy, film, larp, literary, lovecraft, renaissance, roleplaying game, science fiction, steampunk, video game, weird, zombie,
The Wicked Winter Renaissance Faire is a huge all-indoor festival which houses a pocket universe of Renfaire entertainments and pleasures, and adds all manner of joys. This year’s theme is the Wicked Tea Party. It’s immersive as a Renaissance Faire, warm and smart as a convention, and massively full of entertainment like a festival! This is a not-for-kids event, for ages 16 and up (with an 18+ area.)
Feb 22nd-24th 2010 • New York Marriott Marquis Times Square, New York, NY 10036 • MILES: 88.14 / KM: 141.84
literary, technology, writing,
Join nearly 1,000 executives, editors, technologists, authors, agents, marketers, production managers, librarians, researchers, and academics who are passionate about the future of publishing in a digital age at the O’Reilly Tools of Change for Publishing Conference. Speakers include Tim O’Reilly, Cory Doctorow, Patrick Nielsen Hayden, John Scalzi, and many more.
Mar 6th 2010 • Oyster Point Hotel, Red Bank, NJ 07701 • MILES: 74.21 / KM: 119.43
academic, fantasy, paranormal, romance, science, science fiction, space, weird, writing,
A unique day of Paranormal. This convention has a full morning of writer's worshops from best selling romantic paranormal writers. The afternoon is filled with paranormal experts; meet TV personality Jeff Belanger, unraveling the paranormal. Psychics and Aura readers will join us. NJ Ghosthunters and Weird Science will be also be there. Discounted rates may apply. Marketing and promotional opportunities available. Some vendor space still available. Visit us at our site www.velocicon.com or Contact us at Velocicon@yahoo.com for more information.
Mar 12th-14th 2010 • Princeton University, McCosh Hall, Princeton, NJ 08544 • MILES: 44.47 / KM: 71.57
A 46-hour role-playing marathon held on the Princeton University campus every Spring... Centuries after the Mage Wars nearly destroyed the world, the oppressive New Kingdom enforces its ban on all magic, threatening the continued free existence of shamanic hill tribes, one of the last bastions of free magic.
Mar 12th-14th 2010 • Crowne Plaza Hotel, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 • MILES: 26.88 / KM: 43.26
art, celebrity, collectibles, craft, film, horror, miniatures, monster,
MONSTER-MANIA CON provides horror film fans the best opportunity to meet the biggest names in all of horror history. MONSTER-MANIA CON offers fans the chance to get autographs, participate in Q&A sessions with the stars, shop our large dealers area and watch films til 2AM.
Mar 19th-21st 2010 • Hilton Rye Town, Port Chester, NY 10573 • MILES: 111.03 / KM: 178.68
academic, anime, art, board game, cosplay, doctor who, fan, fantasy, filk, film, furry, geek, larp, literary, music, roleplaying game, science, science fiction, space, steampunk, technology, writing,
Lunacon 2010 will be the 53rd annual regional literary convention run by the New York Science Fiction Society / The Lunarians. Join us for three days of interviews, debates with fellow fans, conversation, socializing with people who share your interests, and panel discussions covering a wide range of topics, including costuming, literature, media, science & technology, and society. We’ll also have a Masquerade, Anime Room, Films, Dealers’ Room, Book Exhibit and Charity Raffle, Gaming, and one of the best Art Shows in the country. Author GoH: Tanya Huff, Artist GoH: Theresa Mather, Music Guest: Allison Lonsdale, Fan Guest: Dominick Corrado.
Mar 19th-21st 2010 • , Jersey City, NJ 07306 • MILES: 83.83 / KM: 134.91
animation, anime, celebrity, collectibles, comics, doctor who, fan, fan fiction, fantasy, halloween, harry potter, horror, lovecraft, media, monster, mystery, paranormal, pulp, renaissance, robot, science, science fiction, space, star trek, star wars, stargate, twilight, zombie,
Join us for the biggest classic Horrorthon show to hit the bogs of NJ! That’s right, for all the Classic Horror fans of Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff, Lon Chaney, Christopher Lee, Vincent Price and Peter Cushing, just to name a few! Finally an expo to celebrate these Horror legends both past and present. Not to mention from the land of the living, hand-picked vendors from across the nation. Special guests featuring George Romero, The cast and crew from Dawn of the Dead, Adrienne Barbeau, Tom Savini, John Amplas and many more! Be sure to join us for the Saturday Nightmares ROMERO Groovie Movies, with panel discussion and Q&A with the films director and cast. So set your radars for the Landmark Loew’s Theatre in Jersey City, NJ. What better place to be surrounded by Horror movie memorabilia, Model Kits, Comics, TV related toys, autographs, magazines/books, collectibles, posters and vintage toys. The theatre itself is one of the last of it’s kind filled with marble columns, bronze railings, rich red tapestries, plush carpets and sweeping staircases leading to balcony areas where you can be sure to get autographs and pics taken with your favorite Guests of Horror! So keep your scanners peeled for the most exciting, horrific terrifying Horror convention heading straight for The Landmark Loew’s Theatre in Jersey City NJ!!
Mar 20th 2010 • Olivet Blue Mountain Campground, Hamburg, PA 19526 • MILES: 40.38 / KM: 64.98
cosplay, costume, fantasy, larp, lovecraft, monster, renaissance, roleplaying game, war game, zombie,
Xanodria is a completely original setting, which already had a rich expanse of background detail when we first began playing. After sixteen years of songs, stories, poems, artwork and other additions, it has only become more unique. All that wealth of glorious detail has served to create a fascinating and complex tapestry of nations, creatures, histories, and people that serves as backdrop to each and every Xanodria: Medieval Fantasy event.
Mar 21st 2010 • , Towson, MD 21286 • MILES: 78.2 / KM: 125.85
animation, anime, art, card game, collectibles, science fiction, star trek, star wars, stargate,
Featuring 40+ tables of exhibitors. Buy, sell, and trade. Door prizes. Free promos from card manufacturers. Free sample copy of The Wrapper magazine. Artists appearing include: Jeff Zapata and Mark Pingitore (more to be announced)! Manufacturers/Publishers appearing include: Non-Sport Update magazine. More to be announced! Admission: $5 for adults. Free admission for children under 12.
Mar 21st 2010 • Meadowlands Crown Plaza Hotel, Secaucus, NJ 07094 • MILES: 85.89 / KM: 138.22
NO COMIC BOOKS! No fan boys! No hustle and bustle of the big cons! This is a gathering of Comic Art collectors in a friendly venue to buy, sell, trade, network and talk about comic art . . . and only comic art!!!
Mar 25th-28th 2010 • Medgar Evers College, Brooklyn, NY 11225 • MILES: 86.78 / KM: 139.66
Toni Morrison will be Honorary Chair for the Tenth National Black Writers Conference (NBWC). The conference will feature discussions, youth workshops, talkshops, author readings and signings. The theme of the Conference, And Then We Heard the Thunder: Black Writers Reconstructing Memories and Lighting the Way is taken from the title of John Oliver Killens’ novel on World War II. It draws upon the concepts of thunder, memory and light as a metaphor for both the historical representation of the literature of Black writers and the representation of new and future directions for contemporary and emerging literary voices.
Mar 25th-28th 2010 • Rockwood Manor, Potomac, MD 20854 • MILES: 119.79 / KM: 192.78
Interfaith conference with an SF following. Classes from many faith traditions including Wiccan, Voudou, Norse, Jewish, Hindu, Druid, Christian, Buddhist. Art show.
Mar 26th-28th 2010 • , Medford, NJ 08055 • MILES: 38.62 / KM: 62.15
larp,
Immerse yourself in a fantasy environment in Seventh Kingdom IGE (Interactive Gaming Environment). Our setting provides players with a continuous in-game experience, allowing for the character development to be completed largely by the players and their choices. Our full-service inn provides players with included meals and additional snacks, allowing players to get the most out of their time on site. We strive to create modules and situations that utilize the skills of every class and race in the game to promote participation at all times. Players always find someone or something with which to interact, a puzzle to solve, or a random event whenever possible.
Mar 28th 2010 • Freer Gallery Garden, Washington, DC 20439 • MILES: 119.45 / KM: 192.23
DC Anime Club will have a Lolita Picnic. For those who are unfamiliar, Lolita is a fashion subculture in Japan that is primarily influenced by Victorian children’s clothing, as well as costumes from the Rococo period. Lolita has made this into a unique fashion by adding gothic and original design elements to the look. From this, Lolita fashion has evolved into several different sub styles and has created a devoted subculture in Japan. The Lolita look consists primarily of a knee-length skirt or dress, headdress, blouse, petticoat, knee-high socks or stockings, and rocking horse or high heel/platform shoes.
Apr 4th 2010 • Tattoed Mom, Philadelphia, PA 19147 • MILES: 20.92 / KM: 33.67
What began as a vision from Philly bartender extraordinaire Melissa Torre to celebrate the world’s most ultimate zombie (Jesus H-Friggin’ Christ) on Easter Sunday, has developed into a larger crawl event. The Philly Zombie Crawl in of itself is a free event. But you will need to bring cash for any drinks and food you will want at the bars.
Apr 10th 2010 • Centennial High School, Ellicott City, MD 21042 • MILES: 95.62 / KM: 153.88
anime, manga, roleplaying game,
Centennial High School Otaku Festival is a Maryland-based one day anime convention dedicated to all things Otaku and awesome.
Apr 10th-11th 2010 • 69th Regiment Armory, New York, NY 10010 • MILES: 87.69 / KM: 141.12
Since 2002 the MoCCA Festival offers a unique venue to experience comics, mini-comics, web comics, graphic novels, animation, posters, prints, original artwork, and more. Each year, the Festival invites dozens of established and emerging creators, scholars, and other experts to participate in two days of lecture/discussion panels on a variety of comics and cartoon topics.
Apr 11th 2010 • Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ 07030 • MILES: 85.75 / KM: 138
anime, art, comics, cosplay, manga, roleplaying game,
The members of the Stevens Anime Club are proud to present the second annual Castle Point Anime Convention! Located in Hoboken, NJ, the Castle Point Anime Convention will be hosting a variety of exciting events such as anime showings, game tournaments, artist alley, and informative panels. Come and experience otaku and Japanese culture and have a fun-filled day!
Apr 16th-18th 2010 • Hilton Parsippany, Parsippany, NJ 07054 • MILES: 74.04 / KM: 119.15
collectibles, film, goth, horror, media,
Huge horror/goth convention; includes model kit & art contest, live music, movie screenings, and tons of celebrity appearances.
Apr 17th-18th 2010 • Parkway Central Library, Philadelphia, PA 19103 • MILES: 17.83 / KM: 28.69
A burst of books, music, and inspiration on the Parkway! Join us at the Parkway Central Library for two days full of stimulating talks by award-winning writers, live music, children’s entertainment, and a bustling literary marketplace thronged with booklovers and booksellers. A fun, free way to spend the day, the Free Library Festival connects booklovers from throughout the mid-Atlantic region with the culture makers of the literary world.
Apr 17th 2010 • Ramada Inn, Bordentown, NJ 08505 • MILES: 39.02 / KM: 62.79
art, collectibles, comics, cosplay, costume, fan, feminist, geek, pulp, twilight,
Approximately 50 tables, a single afternoon of fun for the whole family -- back issues comics, rare golden and silver age, guest writers and artists, doorprizes for the kids and adults. Lots of small-press publishers and artists doing sketches, and some people running around in costumes, with frequent appearances of storm-troopers, courtesy of the New Jersey Order of the Star Wars Fan Force.
Apr 18th 2010 • Inn at Reading, Reading, PA 19610 • MILES: 30.66 / KM: 49.34
anime, art, collectibles, computer, cosplay, fantasy, geek, larp, music, roleplaying game, video game,
FREE play all day on arcade games! Lots of great vendors with new and old-school games and supplies! Low, low, LOW $5 entrance fee! Game tournaments, including MTG! Celebrity guests!
Apr 29th-May 2nd 2010 • Valley Forge Convention Center, King of Prussia, PA 19406 • MILES: 5.32 / KM: 8.56
animation, anime, art, collectibles, comics, computer, cosplay, craft, dance, fantasy, goth, halloween, harry potter, horror, larp, lovecraft, manga, paranormal, pirate, renaissance, roleplaying game, science fiction, victoriana, zombie,
If you like to visit conventions or have never been to one before we welcome everyone who is into Goth, horror movies, classic movies, animatronics, robots, makeup, prop building, airbrushing, or just plain anything to do with Halloween to attend. Our seminars are top notch, and you will find vendors that have products and services that will amaze you.
Apr 30th-May 2nd 2010 • Spoutwood Farms, Glen Rock, PA 17327 • MILES: 71.04 / KM: 114.32
The 2010 May Day Fairie Festival at Spoutwood Farm
May 1st-2nd 2010 • Allentown Fairgrounds AgriPlex, Allentown, PA 18104 • MILES: 32.57 / KM: 52.41
collectibles, technology, video game,
Door prizes given away each day (Saturday and Sunday) with Adult Admission!, Free play on pinball games from the 1950s through 2000!, Video Game Registration for Sunday, Tournaments for adults and kids with trophies!, Large outdoor flea market with pinballs and gameroom stuff!, Free pinball machine giveaway (need not be present to win)!, Shopping at many vendor booths!, Many pinballs for sale everyday!, AND P3 Tournaments is coming to the Pinball Wizards Convention
May 14th-16th 2010 • Radisson Hotel Piscataway, Piscataway, NJ 08854 • MILES: 59.79 / KM: 96.22
cosplay, costume, craft, filk, music, steampunk, tea party, victoriana,
You will find musicians, bands, wandering minstrels and opera singers, comic and graphic artists, mind-readers and fire-eaters, writers and authors, dancers and performers! Stay on the sharp lookout for information on our programming, discussions, games, amusements, and salons!
May 15th-16th 2010 • Patuxent 4H Center, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 • MILES: 111.16 / KM: 178.89
The Maryland Faerie Festival celebrates the Faeries. We provide an atmosphere and entertainment inspired by Faerie folklore and literature, and, of course, by the Faeries themselves. Yes, we believe in Faeries! Through the Faerie heritage, we encourage love, cooperation, peace, harmony, and respect for all beings, along with a pinch of mischief! The Maryland Faerie Festival provides educational and outreach opportunities for groups promoting diligent stewardship of Nature, and sponsors artists, merchants and entertainers inspired by the Faerie tradition.
May 15th 2010 • Crown Plaza Hotel, Philadelphia, PA 19103 • MILES: 17.83 / KM: 28.69
animation, art, black, comics,
The East Coast Black Age of Comics Convention or ECBACC is a groundbreaking comic book convention that features some of the nation’s most accomplished comic book writers, artists, and cartoonists. ECBACC explores comic books, animation, cartoons and other forms of creative expression. We honor comic book excellence by presenting the Pioneer Awards to those artists and writers who have paved the way for today’s comic book artists and writers.
May 28th-31st 2010 • Marriott Hunt Valley, Hunt Valley, MD 21031 • MILES: 77.93 / KM: 125.41
art, fantasy, filk, film, horror, literary, science, science fiction, technology,
Over 300 Hours of Multi-Track Programming featuring authors, publishers, editors, artists, scientists, musicians and other creative SF luminaries. Join over a thousand SF fans for the area’s largest and longest running convention of its kind! Visit our huge art show, dealer’s room, concerts, dances, gaming room and video room. Everything Science Fiction and Fantasy in one huge package. And don’t miss The Sunday Night Short Film Festival, an audience-judged competitive film festival screening independent live-action and animated science fact, science fiction, fantasy and horror films under 52 minutes each.
Jun 11th-13th 2010 • Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA 19107 • MILES: 20.21 / KM: 32.52
anime, art, celebrity, collectibles, comics, cosplay, horror, manga, media, video game,
Join tens of thousands of fellow fans as they converge in Southern California to celebrate the best in pop culture. Anaheim Comic-Con brings it all - Movies, Comics, Toys, Video Gaming, Games, TV, Anime, Manga, Horror, Wrestling, MMA, Original Art, Collectibles & More!
Jul 9th-11th 2010 • Hilton Parsippany Hotel, Parsippany, NJ 07054 • MILES: 74.04 / KM: 119.15
celebrity, horror, media, paranormal,
The CW hit series SUPERNATURAL is a worldwide sensation and we’re happy to be returning to Los Angeles with Creation Entertainment’s Salute to SUPERNATURAL. Our previous Supernatural conventions in Los Angeles have been sold out celebrations that have delivered an awesome time for attendees who arrived from around the world. Featuring on-stage appearances, special events, parties, musical performances, autographs, photo ops, costumes, auctions, trivia, panels,and surprises, it is a weekend to remember, and one surely not to miss!
Jul 30th-Aug 1st 2010 • Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD 21201 • MILES: 85.07 / KM: 136.9
anime, art, collectibles, comics, cosplay, filk, karaoke, manga, media,
Otakon is the convention of the otaku generation: by fans, for fans; and we’re back for our 16th year! Join thousands of your fellow fans as we descend on Baltimore to celebrate all anime, manga, and all facets of Asian pop culture! Ever since 1999, we’ve taken over a sizable chunk of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor for a 3-day festival celebrating the pop culture that’s brought us everything from Astroboy to Yu-Gi-Oh, from the Seven Samurai to Spirited Away. We can’t wait to see you there!
Aug 2nd-8th 2010 • Lancaster Host Resort, Lancaster, PA 17602 • MILES: 43.52 / KM: 70.04
The BPA’s largest event is the annual World Boardgaming Championships (WBC) where about 1,500 people from around the world compete to be named champion of their favorite games. By vote, BPA members select the 100 or so games (the “Century Group”) in which competitions are scheduled.
Aug 20th-22nd 2010 • Hilton Parsippany, Parsippany, NJ 07054 • MILES: 74.04 / KM: 119.15
celebrity, horror, media, romance, twilight, vampire,
Once in many moons a new genre craze begins and so it is for TWILIGHT, the epic series of books and smash hit feature film (with sequels to follow). With fantastic guest stars from the film, wonderful programming, panels and events, themed parties, autographs and photo ops, live musical performances and more: make your plans now to join the celebration!
Sep 12th 2010 • Meadowlands Crown Plaza Hotel, Secaucus, NJ 07094 • MILES: 85.89 / KM: 138.22
NO COMIC BOOKS! No fan boys! No hustle and bustle of the big cons! This is a gathering of Comic Art collectors in a friendly venue to buy, sell, trade, network and talk about comic art . . . and only comic art!!!
Oct 8th-10th 2010 • , New York, NY 10001 • MILES: 87.7 / KM: 141.14
art, comics, cosplay, fantasy, media, science fiction,
New York Comic Con is the East Coast’s biggest and most exciting popular culture convention. Our show floor plays host to the latest and greatest in comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, toys, movies, and television. Our panels and autograph sessions give fans a chance to interact with their favorite creators. Our screening rooms feature sneak peeks at films and television shows months before they hit either big or small screens. And with dedicated professional hours, New York Comic Con is a market place, bringing together the major players in the entertainment industry. New York Comic Con is the second largest pop culture convention in America and the only one that takes place in the comic book, publishing, media, and licensing capital of the world.
Oct 8th-10th 2010 • Javits Center, New York, NY 10001 • MILES: 87.7 / KM: 141.14
anime, art, comics, cosplay, media, video game,
The New York Anime Festival features exclusive and extensive anime screenings, guests from America and Japan, manga, cosplay, video games, live-action Japanese cinema, fashion, food, and the cultural treasures that gave birth to Japanese pop culture.
Nov 4th-7th 2010 • Society Hill Playhouse, Philadelphia, PA 19147 • MILES: 20.92 / KM: 33.67
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