Science fiction, fantasy, & horror - web design, graphic design, interactive media development by greententacles
2010-03-14 GMT
Science fiction, fantasy, & horror - web design, graphic design, interactive media development by greententacles
2010-03-14 GMT
Convention Finder*
*Sorry, U.S. & Canada only
Mar 26th-Apr 4th 2010 • NOLA Pyrate Week, New Orleans, LA 70116
art, celebrity, costume, craft, dance, fan, fantasy, free, historical, literary, media, music, pirate, steampunk,
Set yer bearings and mark yer maps, NOLA Pyrate Week is coming - all across New Orleans! Rebuilding homes & communities with lowernine.org (Tues/Wed/Thurs), fundraisers, live entertainment, art, fantastic food and drink, parades and a celebration of New Orleans Pyrates & culture! Special guest musical performers are PYRATES! (what else?) The UK’s #1 Pyrate band, the legendary Coco Robicheaux, Alex McMurray, Debauche and many more local artists & musicians! Two parades, burlesque shows, private tour of Blaine Kern’s NEW Mardi Gras World, rum tasting...fun up to yer Buccaneers! Land Of Nod & NOLA Pyrate Week
Mar 27th 2010 • Melody Ballroom, Portland, OR 97214
It’s a night of elegance, decadence, and prestige that is exclusively held one night a year in the city of Portland, OR. It’s our local goth/industrial community’s night to shine! Complete with regional vendors, dj’s, performers, professional event photographers, and catering (cheeses, breads, meats, desserts, chocolate fountains, etc).
Mar 27th 2010 • Bowling Green University Campus, Bowling Green, OH 43403
animation, anime, celebrity, collectibles, comics, cosplay, costume, dance, fan fiction, fantasy, film, free, manga, media, miniatures, roleplaying game, video game,
Animarathon, an annual convention hosted by Anime in Northwest Ohio, the anime club of Bowling Green State University. Animarathon features multiple anime screening rooms, informational panels, video game competitions, dealers, artists, cosplay, and more! Admission is FREE and is open to the public.
Apr 3rd 2010 • Masonic Lodge of San Mateo, San Mateo, CA 94401
dance, historical, steampunk, victoriana,
Aeronauts, submariners, aetherial explorers, and gentlemen and lady adventurers of all type are invited to join the intrepid members of The Legion Fantastique for a celebration in honour of the memory of their founder and inspiration, M. Jules Verne! Dance and celebrate at a Victorian/Edwardian Steampunk ball set in an alternate universe in which the Victorians have already invented computers (Analytical engines), laptops (portable difference engines), efficient software (the versatile and elegant ADA), cell phones (portable communication devices), submarines, air travel, and even space flight.
Apr 8th-11th 2010 • David L Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
anime, cosplay, dance, filk, manga, video game,
Come and see Pittsburgh’s Premiere anime convention, Tekkoshocon. From AMVs to OTV (think MST3k on anime crack) it’s a great time for old and new school fans of anime, in the heart of the ’burg.
Apr 9th-11th 2010 • Crowne Plaza Hotel, Saint Louis, MO 63105
cosplay, costume, craft, dance, steampunk, victoriana,
R.O.S.E.’s First Annual Steamposium will be a 3 day salon style convention in the Saint Louis area on April 9, 10 and 11th in the year of 2010. It was typical in Victorian times to gather all of the greatest minds together for a weekend of fun, frivolity and a meeting of the minds. This First Annual Steamposium will be no exception. This event will welcome all fans and future fans of the Steampunk genre that encourages characters, costumes as well as inventions. Plans are underway for an amazing event and as things are added they will be posted on the front page. There will be opportunities for Costumes to be Judged, Group Pictures, Balls, Discussions, Dances and Off Site Excursions.
Apr 16th-18th 2010 • Hilton Alexandria Old Town, Alexandria, VA 22314
anime, cosplay, dance, music, roleplaying game,
T-MODE is where Asian, western, and urban pop culture collide into a completely fun and unique convention experience. Held in the Washington, DC Metro area, T-MODE celebrates the fusion of anime, gaming, music, cosplay, and all things otaku.
Apr 29th-May 2nd 2010 • Valley Forge Convention Center, King of Prussia, PA 19406
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 • Doubletree Hotel Tampa Westshore Airport, Tampa, FL 33607
celebrity, collectibles, costume, dance, fan, film, science fiction, star trek, stargate,
Christopher Lloyd, Gary Graham, William Morgan Sheppard, Catherine Hicks, and more to be announced! Panels, Q&A, Banquet, Dance, Photo Ops and more! A great weekend planned, be there!
May 1st 2010 • Masonic Lodge of San Mateo, San Mateo, CA 94401
dance, fairy, fantasy, renaissance,
Waltz the night away among the fairies, pixies, goblins, redcaps, wizards, sorceresses, enchanted princesses, charming princes, intelligent cats, and Fairy Tale characters of every other description at the most magical ball of the season “ when the Unseelie King and Queen of the Fae honour May Day and resign their crowns for six months to the blessed Seelie King and Queen. Fantasy, fairy, or fairy tale costume from any tradition is admired, not required. Period costume (authentic or creatively mixed), vintage evening dress, or modern evening dress is also welcome, as are perfectly normal mortals. Masks, either worn or hand-held, are strongly recommended. While wings are very welcome on our Faerie creatures, be sure to wear wings you can dance in (this is probably not the best night to sport a giant wingspan!).
May 14th-16th 2010 • Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Des Plaines, IL 60018
anime, art, collectibles, comics, cosplay, dance, filk, karaoke, manga, media, science fiction,
Anime Central (ACen) is the Midwest Anime, Manga, and Asian Culture Convention. ACen is sponsored by the Midwest Animation Promotion Society (MAPS), and over more than a decade has grown into one of the largest fan-run conventions of its type in the country, ACen is known for providing a fun, exciting environment for fans of all ages. As part of its mission, ACen brings fans together with guests from the Japanese and US sectors of the anime and manga industry, as well as gaming, cinema, and Asian culture personalities. The event includes a huge exhibit hall, a massive video game room, concerts, dances, educational panels and workshops, premiere screenings, autograph sessions, 24-hour video rooms, tabletop gaming and much, much more! Attendees can attend a dance with 5,000 of their favorite friends and cheer while amazing DJs spin, enjoy an incredible concert, or visit the largest artist’s alley found in any US anime convention.
Jun 5th 2010 • Masonic Lodge of San Mateo, San Mateo, CA 94401
Please join us in celebrating the 50th birthday of Mr. Fezziwig, the most gracious party host in all of Dickens’ London. This is a rare opportunity to enjoy the pleasures of Dickens Fair in late Spring weather! Bangers & Mash plays popular dance tunes from the Regency to the Mid-Victorian period “ including waltzes, polkas, schottisches, mazurkas, reels, English country dances, and, of course, those perennial Fezziwig favorites: the Congress of Vienna Waltz, the Bohemian National Polka, Lancers, and Sir Roger de Coverley. There will be a pre-ball class in Victorian ballroom dance and, as usual, all set dances will be briefly taught or called at the ball. As always at Mr. and Mrs. Fezziwig’s parties, partners are not required and introductions to partners will happily be provided.
Jun 11th-13th 2010 • Sanctuary: Area 51, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
art, dance, fantasy, goth, halloween, horror, paranormal, science fiction, zombie,
We bring together different elements of the underground in a single large-scale event that would be a celebration of our culture, created by the scene for the scene.
Jun 18th-20th 2010 • , Minneapolis, MN 55416
animation, anime, celebrity, comics, cosplay, costume, dance, fan, film, furry, geek, larp, manga, roleplaying game, science fiction, video game,
The Minneapolis Anime Convention is a Anime, Manga, and Gaming convention with an emphasis on asian culture, and entertainment.
Jun 18th-20th 2010 • Swiss Sportsman Club Park, Sumner, WA 98390
cosplay, costume, craft, dance, doctor who, fairy, fantasy, filk, larp, music, pirate, renaissance, steampunk,
Celltic, Renaisence, Steam Punk, Pirates... You’ll find it all here! Music, dance, events and shows of all kinds.
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!
Jun 24th-27th 2010 • , Pittsburgh, PA 15222
animation, art, comics, dance, furry,
Anthrocon began as Albany Anthrocon in 1997, and since then has grown into the largest anthropomorphics conventions in the world with a membership in 2009 of over three thousand. All of the finer aspects of anthropomorphic, or more commonly,
Jul 9th-11th 2010 • San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter Hotel, San Antonio, TX 78205
anime, card game, cosplay, costume, dance, geek, karaoke, manga, media, video game,
San Japan returns for its third year in bringing the best of Japanese culture & anime to the famous Riverwalk.
Jul 30th-Aug 15th 2010 • Cooper’s Lake Campground, Slippery Rock, PA 16057
cosplay, craft, dance, larp, renaissance, roleplaying game,
Pennsic is an annual event, in the guise of a “War”, between the Kingdoms of the East and the Middle of the Society for Creative Anachronism Pennsic is also the largest Society event, with attendance in recent years exceeding 10,000. The scheduled activities include large melee battles, tournaments, archery, stage performances, dancing, and hundreds of classes on medieval topics. The marketplace has over 200 merchants selling a variety of wares.
Aug 13th-15th 2010 • University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4
animation, anime, art, card game, comics, cosplay, dance, fan, geek, larp, manga, music,
Vancouver’s annual three-day event celebrating Japanese animation and Asian popular culture. The three-day convention is expected to draw close to 5,000 people and brings together art, animation (anime), comic books (manga), video games, film and music in a celebration of Asian popular culture and multimedia. Convention attendees can attend Q&A’s and workshops with voice actors, directors, artists, animators, comic books publishers and game developers. Video screenings, video game rooms, a cultural festival and live performances by DJs, bands and improv actors are sure to keep guests thoroughly entertained.
Sep 10th-12th 2010 • Marriott DTC, Denver, CO 80237
anime, art, cosplay, craft, dance, video game,
We offer a variety of programming and original activities throughout the convention weekend, with a focusing on responsibility, integrity and a love of the community.
Sep 17th-19th 2010 • Renaissance Waverly Hotel, Atlanta, GA 30339
anime, cosplay, dance, manga, video game,
Anime Weekend Atlanta (AWA) has a wide variety of events including video room showings of Japanese cartoons from new releases and titles going back to the 1960s, a dealer’s room with retailers who sell Japanese animation and manga related merchandise such as toys, videos, audio CDs and artwork, workshops, panel discussions on various topics including the current trends in Japan and how they will affect the United States, a costume contest where attendees dress up as their favorite anime or manga character, and scores of guests who have worked or currently are working in the industry.
Sep 25th 2010 • Best Western Abbey Inn, Saint George, UT 84770
Still on an anime high from AnimeVegas? Can’t make it all the way up to Salt Lake City for Anime Banzai? Then Anime St. George is your perfect middle ground! We will have a Panel Room, Screening Room and Dealers Room. At the end of the day, we will open up both the Panel room and the Screening Room to make way for our Masquerade and Dance.
Oct 1st-3rd 2010 • The Big Sandy Superstore Arena, Huntington, WV 25701
anime, cosplay, dance, karaoke, manga,
Video Screenings; Guest Panels; Industry Panels; Fan Panels; Game Shows; Dealers Room; Artists Alley; Video Game Room; Video Game Tournaments; Cosplay and Masquerade; Anime Music Video Contest; Midnight Rave
Oct 8th-10th 2010 • Park Place Hotel, Kansas City, MO 64120
animation, anime, art, cosplay, costume, dance, geek, karaoke, manga, steampunk, tea party, video game, weird,
Kansas City’s Newest Anime Convention! Join us this October at the Park Place Hotel, for a weekend of fun and anime fandom! Featuring anime themed gameshows, showings, video and tabletop gaming, and so very much more.
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 29th-31st 2010 • Seattle Center, Seattle, WA 98109
academic, animation, art, board game, celebrity, collectibles, comics, computer, cosplay, costume, dance, fan, fan fiction, fantasy, geek, goth, halloween, historical, horror, karaoke, literary, media, monster, music, pulp, roleplaying game, romance, science fiction, star trek, technology, twitter, video game, weird, westerns, writing, zombie,
ZomBcon mashes the obsession of an extreme fan culture, together with the leading edge of entertainment industry hysteria for fans of all ages to celebrate one of the world’s most electrifying movie icons, the Zombie.
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.
Feb 25th-27th 2011 • Radisson Hotel, Appleton, WI 54911
The primary reason for KatsuneKon existing is anime! However, we have other fun things that include, but not limited to, cosplay contest, late-night dance, amazing artists, a few amazing guests of honor, and much, much more!
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