Science fiction, fantasy, & horror - web design, graphic design, interactive media development by greententacles
2010-03-11 GMT
Science fiction, fantasy, & horror - web design, graphic design, interactive media development by greententacles
2010-03-11 GMT
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Mar 12th-14th 2010 • Crowne Plaza Clayton, Saint Louis, MO 63105
academic, animation, anime, art, board game, cosplay, dance, fan, kaiju, karaoke, manga, media, music, video game,
Kawa Kon is an annual themed anime convention that brings Japan to America! The theme for 2010 is Matsuri!, which means “festival” in Japanese. The event will feature bunraku puppet theatre, Sports Day, karaoke, an Iron Kaiju contest, traditional Japanese board game tournaments, and more!
Mar 13th-14th 2010 • La Quinta Inn, Wichita, KS 67207
anime, board game, card game, horror, roleplaying game, science fiction, zombie,
Chronicles: Risen is a convention featuring: Gaming, Sci-Fi, and Anime. C:R is about renewing the expectations and trust of the Gaming, Anime and convention community in Wichita Kansas. We are about having a good time and providing you with 3 fun filled days of entertainment at our convention.
Mar 19th-21st 2010 • Hilton Rye Town, Port Chester, NY 10573
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 • Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 02138
academic, anime, board game, card game, fantasy, roleplaying game, science fiction,
Vericon is a science-fiction, fantasy, gaming, and anime convention featuring many events and distinguished guest speakers. It has been held annually at Harvard University since 2001.
Mar 20th-21st 2010 • Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA 30332
animation, anime, art, board game, card game, comics, cosplay, fan, film, free, geek, karaoke, larp, manga, media, music, roleplaying game, science fiction, steampunk, video game, zombie,
Free admission anime, gaming, comic, costuming convention.
Mar 23rd-26th 2010 • Bally’s Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV 89109
board game, collectibles, miniatures, roleplaying game, video game,
GTS is a business-to-business show where both publishers and manufacturers show their products to retailers and distributors. Industry experts also give seminars on building better business practices, and a great deal of other industry business occurs at GTS, including distributors and vendors showing their services, freelancers showing their games to publishers, and much more.
Mar 25th-28th 2010 • Hilton Vancouver Washington, Vancouver, WA 98660
art, board game, card game, larp, roleplaying game,
The Pacific Northwest’s Premiere Social and Strategic Game Convention. Guests of Honor: Boardgame: Tom Lehmann, Designer of Race for the Galaxy; Roleplaying: Vincent Baker, Author of Dogs in the Vineyard; Artist: Quinton Hoover
Mar 26th-28th 2010 • Radisson Hotel Calgary Airport, Calgary, AB T2E 1L4
animation, anime, board game, collectibles, computer, cosplay, fantasy, filk, film, larp, miniatures, mystery, renaissance, roleplaying game, science, science fiction, star trek, star wars, stargate, video game,
The Calgary Games Convention (CalCon), is Western Canada’s annual convention for games of all sorts. We are focused on a variety of games and tournaments, including Board & Miniatures games, Role-Playing & Live-Action games, Cards & Collectable games, Computer & Console games, and so much more! Not only will you be able to play classic and recent games, you’ll also see unreleased games and demos, not to mention meeting some of Canada’s interesting game designers and play-testing their newest projects.
Mar 26th-28th 2010 • Hynes Convention Center, Boston, MA 02115
board game, collectibles, comics, computer, roleplaying game, video game,
In 2010, something will happen. I forget what... Oh, no! I remember now! We’re bringing PAX - the finest gaming con in existence - over to your neck of the woods. PAX East takes place in Boston, Massachusetts, a town already familiar with revolution. That’s a good thing, because we’re going to revolutionize your ass off. PAX East is a three-day game festival for tabletop, videogame, and PC gamers. We call it a festival because in addition to dedicated tournaments and freeplay areas we’ve got nerdcore concerts, panel discussions, and an exhibitor hall filled with booths displaying the latest from top game publishers and developers. Even with all this amazing content the best part of PAX East is hanging out with other people who know their shit when it comes to games.
Mar 26th-28th 2010 • , Kalamazoo, MI 49008
board game, card game, computer, costume, lan, larp, miniatures, roleplaying game, video game, war game,
Annual gaming convention featuring role-playing games, collectible card games, board games, miniature wargames and a variety of other events.
Apr 9th-11th 2010 • The Essex Resort & Spa, Essex Junction, VT 05452
board game, card game, fantasy, miniatures, roleplaying game, science fiction,
Northeast Wars presents gaming and mischief in the Green Mountains of Vermont. All kinds of games are represented, from the latest in board games to all kinds of roleplaying adventures to popular miniatures and war games.
Apr 9th-11th 2010 • Holdiay Inn Koger Center, Richmond, VA 23235
anime, art, board game, card game, craft, fantasy, filk, geek, horror, literary, media, miniatures, monster, music, mystery, paranormal, pirate, pulp, roleplaying game, romance, science, science fiction, space, space western, star trek, star wars, stargate, steampunk, technology, writing,
Science Fiction & Fantasy return to Richmond with RavenCon 2010, a weekend celebrating the genres of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror. (And as we’re playing the Edgar Allan Poe angle, we’re Mystery friendly, too!) Join our guests for panel discussions and workshops that can only happen at RavenCon! Guests of Honor: Author: Rachel Caine; Artist: R. Cat; Gaming: Steve Long; Workshops, Gaming Room open 24/3, an ever expanding list of Guests, Costume Contest, Charity Auction, The FuMP, Groups and Organizations, lots of great stuff in the Dealer’s Room, Con Suite, spontaneous laughter and general merriment.
Apr 9th-11th 2010 • San Pedro Village Event Center, San Antonio, TX 78216
anime, board game, card game, lan, larp, miniatures, roleplaying game, science fiction, video game,
Chimaeracon is a South Texas festival for Gamers, Sci-Fi enthusiasts and Anime fans. Come enjoy video games, miniatures, card games, RPGs, live action role play and much more. Join discussion panels, participate in the costume contest, and hang out with people interested in Gaming, Sci-Fi and Anime.
Apr 9th-11th 2010 • College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
anime, board game, card game, fantasy, roleplaying game, science fiction, video game,
CODCON XV: Three days of gaming and anime at the College of Dupage sponsored by the COD Sci-fi & Fantasy Club. We’ll also have several Video Game Tourneys, along with a host of RPGA events, CCGs, Miniatures, and Table Top/Board games. Vendors, Friday Night Animé, AMTGARD, and Critter Crunch (with battling robots!) are also featured.
Apr 10th 2010 • University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208
board game, cosplay, manga, roleplaying game, video game,
From panels run by club members, attendees and guests to Cosplay Chess, NashiCon will have plenty of events to keep attendees entertained. We will be having three major cosplay events: the ever-popular Cosplay Contest, a brand new super-sized board game called O.T.A.K.U., and a Maid Café. We have three rooms dedicated solely to games, from tabletop and board games to video games, old school and new school alike. Finally, we will have viewing rooms playing all sorts of anime.
Apr 16th-18th 2010 • Radisson Hotel, Madison, WI 53719
animation, art, board game, card game, comics, fan, fantasy, geek, literary, music, roleplaying game, science fiction, video game, writing,
Odyssey Con is a general interest science fiction convention with great programming, consuite, gaming, art show, and more. Our Guests of Honor are Harry Turtledove, Tobias Buckell and Gaming Guest of Honor Monte Cook.
Apr 23rd-25th 2010 • Rochester Senior Center, Rochester, MN 55906
board game, card game, miniatures, roleplaying game,
Are you ready to reunite with some of your gaming friends? How about make a few new ones to hang out with on an annual basis? Then the Gamer’s Reunion is the right place for you! The Gamer’s Reunion will host all types of table-top gaming. So if you enjoy board games, collectible cards games, role-playing games, and miniatures games then Gamer’s Reunion is definitely worth your time to visit. The Gamer’s Reunion promises to be the one reunion you look forward to going to each year!
Apr 24th-25th 2010 • Camp Jordan Arena, Chattanooga, TN 37412
board game, card game, larp, roleplaying game, video game,
Open Gaming and Tournaments. Come prepared to be challenged, come prepared to play and be prepared for the SIEGE! Chattanooga’s Largest Gaming Only Convention is coming.... Over 30,000 Square Feet of GAMING!
Apr 24th 2010 • Captain John C. Post FOP Lodge 44, Dayton, OH 45424
board game, card game, fantasy, geek, miniatures, roleplaying game, war game,
FOPCON is a gaming convention sponsored by the Fraternal Order of Police, Captain John C. Post Lodge 44. We have board games, RPG’s, CCG’s and Miniatures.
Apr 29th-May 2nd 2010 • Holiday Inn Cocoa Beach, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
board game, fantasy, roleplaying game, space western,
HMGS-South takes RECON on the road again spring to THE Cocoa Beach Venue. (We had so much success, we are Storming the Beach Again!) With over 11,000 square feet dedicated to the best Historical, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Board, and Role Playing in the South! Over 50 vendor tables, tournaments, flea market and more!
May 2nd 2010 • Sugar Grove Community Center, Sugar Grove, IL 60554
board game, card game, roleplaying game,
A Spring convention held in Chicago in the grand tradition of the original Concentric convention franchise.
May 21st-23rd 2010 • Rideau Curling Club, Ottawa, ON K1R 5J5
board game, card game, roleplaying game,
The longest-running games convention in Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec and all of Canada! La convention de jeux la plus vielle de l’est de l’Ontario, l’ouest du Québec et tout du Canada!
May 28th-30th 2010 • Radisson Downtown Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
academic, animation, anime, art, board game, card game, collectibles, comics, cosplay, costume, craft, fan, fan fiction, fantasy, filk, film, geek, historical, horror, larp, literary, lovecraft, manga, media, miniatures, monster, music, paranormal, pirate, pulp, roleplaying game, science, science fiction, space, space western, star trek, star wars, stargate, steampunk, technology, ufo, vampire, war game, writing,
Annual general science fiction and fantasy convention held in Salt Lake City, Utah. This is the longest-running convention in Utah and in the inter-mountain west. Events and activities include panels, presentations, workshops, masquerade, a large art show, gaming, a media room and anime room, and general fun for everyone. We are a family-friendly convention.
May 28th-31st 2010 • Hyatt Regency Burlingame, Burlingame, CA 94010
board game, card game, fantasy, geek, larp, miniatures, roleplaying game,
Four days of family gaming fun in the San Francisco Bay Area! Featuring: Collectible card games; Classic and modern board games; Role-playing games; Games for Young Players; Childrens Room; Miniatures; Special events; Special Guests; Demonstrations; Game flea market; Huge Exhibit hall/dealers room; Prizes; Auction Mania!
Jun 4th-6th 2010 • Days Inn Stadium, Nashville, TN 37213
academic, art, board game, card game, cosplay, doctor who, fan, fantasy, film, geek, goth, halloween, horror, literary, lovecraft, monster, music, roleplaying game, science, science fiction, writing, zombie,
Speculative Fiction/Gaming convention in Nashville. Literary tracks with a strong writing and horror emphasis. Various gaming. Independant Film making track. Room devoted to British TV. We’re proud of our Con Suite. Hypericon 6 will have Author Guest of Honor Ramsey Campbell. Past guests have included Sherrilyn Kenyon, Tom Piccirilli, Brian Keene, Tim Powers, Scott Nicholson, Deborah LeBlanc and Jonathan Maberry.
Jun 4th-6th 2010 • Jacksonville Clarion Hotel, Jacksonville, FL 32218
board game, card game, collectibles, roleplaying game,
A Friendly Little Game Convention
Jun 11th-13th 2010 • Lake Charles Civic Center, Lake Charles, LA 70601
anime, art, board game, card game, celebrity, collectibles, comics, cosplay, fan, fan fiction, fantasy, filk, harry potter, literary, media, miniatures, music, science, science fiction, space, star trek, technology, twilight, video game, writing,
Louisiana’s premiere Sci-Fi and Pop Culture Convention.
Jun 18th-20th 2010 • , Bellevue, WA 98004
board game, card game, roleplaying game,
PaizoCon returns in 2010 bigger and better than ever! Officially sponsored and run by Paizo Publishing, LLC, PaizoCon 2010 brings together dozens of hobby gaming’s veteran authors, artists, publishers, and designers and gives YOU the opportunity to meet, greet, and game with some of the best and brightest that the hobby gaming industry has to offer. PaizoCon 2010 is three non-stop days of gaming, panels, workshops, banquets, and (most importantly) fun! Rub shoulders with your favorite Paizo Publishing employees and freelancers and game with your favorite people from the paizo.com online community. Attendance is capped at 500 TICKETS, and onsite tickets will be $40 (if still available), so don’t delay--buy your tickets today!
Jun 23rd-27th 2010 • Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, OH 43215
board game, collectibles, roleplaying game, video game,
The 2009 Origins Game Fair will of course still have the signature events you keep coming back for year after year. The Play with The Creator Series, Origins Theme Tracks, Smithee and Origins Awards, Origins War College, Board Room and War Room, Teacher’s Hall Pass, and much more!
Jun 24th-27th 2010 • , South Portland, ME 04106
animation, anime, art, board game, card game, celebrity, collectibles, computer, cosplay, dance, fan, fan fiction, fantasy, film, geek, karaoke, lan, larp, manga, media, music, renaissance, roleplaying game, science, steampunk, video game,
PortConMaine is Maine’s biggest and longest running Anime & Gaming Convention! We happen to also be New England’s longest running convention as well. Woot! Fan run and for fans, the convention has succeeded year after year to bring anime and gaming funs events such as: a cosplay, anime music videos, two anime theaters, a video game room, panels, discussions, workshops, CCGs, miniature events, RPGs, board games, an auction, extreme geek, Cthulhu, karaoke, an artist alley, contests, free stuff, vendors, and more! Stock full of goodness, with enough events to keep you busy and wanting more- this convention is a family friendly outing for all ages!
Jul 2nd-4th 2010 • Westin Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, Irving, TX 75063
board game, card game, collectibles, roleplaying game, video game,
What is SGC? The long and short of it is that you can expect 72 straight hours of fun filled with anything and everything us as gamers want. We’re going to have a great time and look forward to seeing you there so register an account, get your badge to attend, and then bring all your friends! Celebrate your gaming independence at SGC!
Jul 9th-11th 2010 • Windemere Hotel and Conference Center, Mesa, AZ 85205
board game, card game, roleplaying game, war game,
A NEW GAMING CON COMES TO PHOENIX!
Aug 2nd-8th 2010 • Lancaster Host Resort, Lancaster, PA 17602
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 5th 2010 • Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, IN 46225
board game, card game, celebrity, collectibles, comics, cosplay, miniatures, roleplaying game, video game, war game,
Gen Con Indy is the original, longest running, best attended, gaming convention in the world. For over 40 years, Gen Con Indy has been setting the trend and breaking records. Last year, more than 28,000 unique attendees experienced Gen Con Indy. The biggest complaint we hear is that there is simply too much to do, see, and experience. Get lost in a phantasm of art exhibits. Stare at jaw-dropping costumes, or better yet, wear one of your own. Meet the movers and the shakers in the gaming industry. Check out the newest games and get a sneak peek at the latest editions.
Aug 6th-8th 2010 • Nampa Civic Center, Nampa, ID 83651
animation, board game, comics, cosplay, fan, fantasy, literary, science fiction, video game,
Featuring a host of amazing new events, such as our new variety talent show Fanspiration, and a new aspect of Fandemonium we like to call Fandom Featurettes; such as the all new Fandom in the Flesh. All this plus; new and returning honored Guests, Music Video, Short Story, Costume & Cosplay Contests, Video Gaming & Tabletop Gaming tournaments, and tons of prizes to be won from our huge prize vault.
Aug 13th-15th 2010 • Bellevue Hilton Hotel, Bellevue, WA 98004
board game, card game, collectibles, lan, larp, miniatures, roleplaying game, video game,
The Dragonflight Convention started in 1980 and is one of the longest running gaming conventions in the Pacific Northwest. This event gathers together more than 500 players and GMs to play in or run some 300 events spread over three days in August. Here is a list of what we offer: Board games, Role-playing, RPGA, Miniatures, LARP (Live Action Role-playing), Networked Computer Games, Card games, Seminars, An auction featuring all kinds of gaming collectibles, Vendors from around the Seattle area, including Game Stores, Game Companies, Artists, Online Magazines, and other resources that are related to gaming. Most of our events are geared toward adult and young adult players, although a growing number each year are designed just for younger players (ages 8 and up).
Aug 19th-22nd 2010 • Chattanooga Choo Choo, Chattanooga, TN 37402
Game Fest South is a chance for boardgame players to gather for four days of fun and games. There will be hundreds of the world’s best boardgames available for play as well as friendly folks who can help with the rules. This will be a major regional event with the fun and feel of an invitational.
Aug 20th-22nd 2010 • Crowne Plaza Enfield-Springfield, Enfield, CT 06082
board game, geek, roleplaying game, science, science fiction, technology, video game,
Our event features a variety of awesomeness in the form of gaming, panels, special guests, events, and more. Gaming sessions happen every day for this 3-day event with a rotating cast of Game Masters. Special panel discussions feature guests from writers to artists who will discuss anything from books to subjects of a more erotic flavor. Vendors, artists, special performances and book signings will also take place at the fourth annual Pi-Con event.
Sep 17th-19th 2010 • , Addison, TX 75001
art, board game, card game, costume, fan, fantasy, filk, film, geek, literary, roleplaying game, science, science fiction, space,
FenCon VII Guest of Honor: Spider & Jeanne Robinson Music Guest of Honor: Ookla the Mok Fen Guest of Honor: Kevin Roche & Andrew Trembley Artist Guest of Honor: John Picacio Toastmaster: Joe R. Lansdale Special Guest: Ginjer Buchanan plus many more guests Theme: Mad Science!
Sep 17th-19th 2010 • , Pittsburgh, PA 15241
art, board game, card game, celebrity, collectibles, comics, costume, film, geek, ghosts, horror, literary, paranormal, twitter, writing, zombie,
Horror Realm is Pittsburgh’s modern horror convention produced by fans for fans in the zombie capital of the world.
Sep 24th-26th 2010 • College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
board game, card game, roleplaying game,
A fall convention held at the College of DuPage.
Oct 8th-10th 2010 • Doubletree Westshore Tampa, Tampa, FL 33607
anime, board game, card game, collectibles, comics, cosplay, costume, fan fiction, fantasy, geek, karaoke, literary, manga, pulp, roleplaying game, science fiction, video game, weird, writing, zombie,
The Tampa Bay OddCon is a three day Grown-up, let-it-all-hang geekstravaganza dedicated to celebrating all things in glorious geekdom! Comics, Games of all kinds, Anime and other Animation, Fantasy and Sci-Fi and so much more! This is a mature atmosphere for the immature to enjoy panels, costume contests, guest speakers and other alternative activities will keep you coming back for more! Spend a weekend with YOUR kind, OUR kind
Oct 22nd-24th 2010 • Charleston Civic Center, Charleston, WV 25301
board game, card game, collectibles, comics, miniatures, roleplaying game, war game,
CharCon is THE West Virginia Gaming Convention.
Oct 22nd-23rd 2010 • Bluefield State College, Bluefield, WV 24701
anime, board game, card game, comics, costume, doctor who, fantasy, filk, film, furry, geek, ghosts, larp, media, pulp, robot, roleplaying game, science fiction, star trek, star wars, stargate,
Oct 22nd-24th 2010 • Hilton Bayfront, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
anime, art, board game, card game, celebrity, collectibles, computer, craft, dance, doctor who, fan, fan fiction, fantasy, filk, film, geek, goth, horror, larp, literary, lovecraft, manga, miniatures, music, paranormal, pirate, renaissance, robot, roleplaying game, science, science fiction, space, star trek, star wars, stargate, steampunk, twitter, vampire, video game, weird, writing, zombie,
Necronomicon is a Convention for Science-Fiction, Fantasy and Horror fans based in the Tampa Bay area of Florida, now in its 29th year! Our GoH this year is none other than David Gerrold, author of many wonderful works including everyone’s favorite Star Trek episode “Trouble With Tribbles”. Featuring gaming, panels, trivia, video, costumes, LARP, LAN, Dealer’s Room, Art Show, Con Suite, Guest of Honor Banquet, Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog - The Sing-Along, Necronomi-Prom, Ghourmet Bheer Tasting, Adult Scavenger Hunt, Charity Raffle and Filk.
Oct 22nd-24th 2010 • Wedgbury Indoor Sports Center, Loves Park, IL 61111
board game, card game, costume, historical, larp, miniatures, pulp, renaissance, science fiction, star trek, star wars, stargate, steampunk, war game,
Rock-Con 2010 Game Fair is the Midwest’s premier regional gaming convention. This year we welcome you to celebrate our 37th anniversary! The convention features historical and fantasy miniature gaming, collectible miniatures, role playing, collectible card and board gaming events covering the entire spectrum of adventure gaming.
Oct 29th-31st 2010 • Lord Nelson Hotel, Halifax, NS B3J 2L2
anime, board game, collectibles, comics, fantasy, geek, miniatures, science fiction, space, star trek, star wars, video game,
HAL-CON is a not-for-profit association that will be holding a Science Fiction/ Fantasy/ Comic/ Gaming/ Anime/ Media convention. This will be an event that fans of Sci-Fi, fantasy, anime, gaming and Comics genres can come together and celebrate what they love about their passions. With celebrity guests, merchant tables, gaming of all sorts, workshops, entertainment and much, much, more. We hope to see you all there so we can make this a great event not just for the fans, but for Halifax and the Maritime provinces.
Nov 5th-7th 2010 • , Fairlee, VT 05045
board game, card game, fantasy, geek, historical, horror, larp, miniatures, roleplaying game, science fiction, war game,
On the shores of Lake Morey in scenic central Vermont, Carnage hosts all manner of tabletop games, from board games and RPGs to historical and fantasy miniatures and war games.
Nov 19th-21st 2010 • Radisson Inn, Madison, Madison, WI 53719
academic, art, board game, card game, costume, dance, fan fiction, film, ghosts, historical, media, music, robot, science, science fiction, steampunk, tea party, technology, vampire, victoriana, writing, zine,
A TRUE all Steam/Diesel/Gothic/convention. All aspects of retro-science fiction and fantasy will be explored with a weekend full of panels, dance, interactive theater and victorian frivolity. Besides numerous panels on writings and fan published works we will also have classes and demonstrations in fencing, dueling (a gentlemen’s sport), a NERF shooting range, and a full weekend mystery theater that takes place over the entire weekend (this includes full interaction with the players and the story). There will also be a High Tea and Runway fashion show with designers present.
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