Science fiction, fantasy, & horror - web design, graphic design, interactive media development by greententacles
2010-03-15 GMT
Science fiction, fantasy, & horror - web design, graphic design, interactive media development by greententacles
2010-03-15 GMT
Mar 20th-27th 2010 • San Diego State University, San Diego, CA 92182 • MILES: 117.37 / KM: 188.88
academic, science, technology,
The San Diego Science Festival strives to create exciting and interactive experiences that showcase the remarkable science of greater San Diego, a community recognized as one of the Nation’s scientific leaders. Our wide variety of programs and events inspire all ages, with a special focus on building a pipeline of future scientists and STEM thought-leaders.
Mar 21st 2010 • Guest House Inn, Mission Hills, CA 91345 • MILES: 13.74 / KM: 22.11
Guest Authors and Artists: Karen Anderson, Ann Bannon, Bret Battles, Peter Beagle, Ray Bradbury (as available), Gary Brandner, Stuart Byrne, Edd Byrnes, Louis Charbonneau, Arthur Byron Cover, John DeChancie, L.J. Dopp, Dennis Etchison, Laura Freas, Bill George, David Gerrold, Mel Gilden, James Glass, Tony Gleeson, Donald Glut, Cody Goodfellow, Brett Halsey, Barbara Hambly Denise Hamilton, Jim Harmon, George Clayton Johnson, Jack Ketchum, Bruce Kimmel, Michael Kurland, Terrill Lankford, Jodi Kaplan Lester, Gary Lovisi, Richard Lupoff, Richard Christian Matheson, Jerry Murray, Larry Niven, William F. Nolan, Charles Nuetzel, Patrick O’Connor, Felice Picano, Frederik Pohl, Jerry Pournelle, Tim Powers, Robert Reginald, John Skipp, Harry Turteldove, Stephen Woodworth
Apr 9th-11th 2010 • Marriott Burbank Convention Center, Burbank, CA 91505 • MILES: 5.03 / KM: 8.09
art, celebrity, collectibles, craft, horror, miniatures, monster, zombie,
Monster artwork, masks, collectibles, illustrations, resin kits, and a walk-thru museum.
Apr 16th-18th 2010 • , Anaheim, CA 92802 • MILES: 30.63 / KM: 49.29
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!
Apr 30th-May 2nd 2010 • Doubletree Guest Suites Anaheim Resort, Anaheim, CA 92802 • MILES: 30.63 / KM: 49.29
goth,
Bats Day in the Fun Park, which is also known as Bats Day, Goth Day, Bats Day in the Park and Bats Day Out, started in August 1999 as a joint effort between the promoters of the goth/industrial and deathrock clubs Absynthe and Release the Bats. It has since turned into a 3-day event taking place in Anaheim, CA near Disneyland.
May 11th-14th 2010 • Terranea Resort, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 • MILES: 24.67 / KM: 39.7
computer, science, technology,
What do you get when you merge the world’s best technology newsletter with the world’s best technology conference? New friendships, ideas, projects, and plans you can’t afford to miss. If your success depends upon having an accurate view of the future, there is no other conference in the world better than FiRe. When you leave FiRe, you’ll have met the people making technology futures.
May 13th-16th 2010 • Palm Springs Cultural Center, Palm Springs, CA 92263 • MILES: 101.99 / KM: 164.13
Founded in 2000 by the late mystery author and Palm Springs community leader Arthur Lyons, the popular Film Noir festival includes an eclectic mixture of rarely seen and sometimes obscure stylish black and white B movies. This classic Film Noir era of the 40s and 50s was filled with sexual motivations, cynical attitudes and focused on intriguing crime dramas.
May 21st-23rd 2010 • Marriott Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles, CA 90045 • MILES: 10.59 / KM: 17.04
celebrity, goth, horror, media,
The annual gathering of gore fans returns to Los Angeles and we’re rolling out the blood red carpet for YOU! With amazing celebrity guests, special events, previews, zillions of vendors, screenings, auctions, contests, and the best genre networking on the planet: WEEKEND OF HORRORS is and always has been the place to be and be seen! Make your plans to be with us for the fun: previous years have been totally sold out!
Jun 4th-6th 2010 • Irvine Marriott, Irvine, CA 92612 • MILES: 42.51 / KM: 68.41
We were founded by a dedicated group of furs who wanted to keep a convention in the Greater Los Angeles area. Califur is the product of our effort. There are many new faces and many older ones wearing new hats. Either way, we have a great team here and we plan to keep this up. As you can see our staff includes many veterans of furry and many new faces as well. We think we’re the right group for the right moment, but that’s up to you, our members, to decide. Guest: 2 the Ranting Gryphon.
Jun 16th-18th 2010 • SLS Hotel, Los Angeles, CA 90048 • MILES: 3.37 / KM: 5.42
The Social Media Conference are the largest events that cover the mobile Online Community industry, the business social networking and enterprise social networking industry. The next event will be held on June 16-18, 2010 at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills, USA. The Beverly Hills event will focus on the mobile online community market as well as business/enterprise social networks. The event will discuss: Business strategies, mobile technologies, enterprise/business social networking in the USA, Europe and Asia, software, partnerships, venture capital, legal issues, mobile, internet and traditional social media marketing, background search and mobile payments.
Jul 1st-4th 2010 • Pasadena Hilton Hotel, Pasadena, CA 91101 • MILES: 11.2 / KM: 18.02
Pro Guest of Honor: Rudy Rucker; Fan Guest of Honor: John D. Berry; Artist Guest of Honor: Marc Schirmeister
Jul 1st-4th 2010 • Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA 90015 • MILES: 5.34 / KM: 8.59
anime, art, card game, collectibles, cosplay, karaoke, manga, media, video game,
Anime Expo is the nation’s largest anime/manga convention and serves to foster trade, commerce and the interests of the general public and animation/ comics industry. This event serves as a key meeting place for the general public to express their interest and explore various aspects of anime/manga, as well as for members of the industry to conduct business.
Jul 16th-18th 2010 • Burbank Airport Hotel & Convention Center, Burbank, CA 91505 • MILES: 5.03 / KM: 8.09
celebrity, horror, media, vampire,
Dark Shadows Festival, the official Dark Shadows Convention held annually since 1983, usually in New York or Los Angeles, features appearances by cast and crew in question and answer sessions and autograph sessions, a banquet with the stars, a memorabilia room of Dark Shadows merchandise for sale, performances by the stars and more. We are fortunate that so many of the Dark Shadows actors are able and willing to participate in our annual celebrations.
Jul 22nd-25th 2010 • San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA 92101 • MILES: 116.27 / KM: 187.11
anime, art, comics, cosplay, film, manga, media,
Along with panels, seminars, and workshops with comic book professionals, there are previews of upcoming feature films, portfolio review sessions with top comic book and video game companies, and such evening events as awards ceremonies and the Masquerade; a costume contest, and the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival, which showcases shorts and feature length movies that do not have distribution or distribution deals.
Oct 8th-10th 2010 • Sheraton Park Hotel, Anaheim, CA 92802 • MILES: 30.63 / KM: 49.29
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!
Nov 5th-7th 2010 • Los Angeles Airport Marriott, Los Angeles, CA 90045 • MILES: 10.59 / KM: 17.04
celebrity, media, science fiction, space western,
There is no doubt that The Annual FARSCAPE Convention is outrageous fun for all in attendance. The celebrity guests are amazingly friendly and cherish their fans and the fans definitely like to have a great time! The fan/celebrity interaction is off the hook incredible! We’re so happy to be part of this wonderful fandom and we look forward each year to being with the enduring Farscape family! Make your plans now to spend a weekend like no other at The Official Farscape Convention 2010. It isn’t the same without YOU!
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