Science fiction, fantasy, & horror - web design, graphic design, interactive media development by greententacles
2010-03-16 GMT
Science fiction, fantasy, & horror - web design, graphic design, interactive media development by greententacles
2010-03-16 GMT
Convention Finder*
*Sorry, U.S. & Canada only
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 20th 2010 • Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24060
art, fantasy, filk, science fiction,
A Convention Celebrating the Arts of Science Fiction and Fantasy
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.
Apr 2nd-4th 2010 • Washington State Convention and Trade Center, Seattle, WA 98101
anime, art, comics, cosplay, fantasy, filk, film, manga, roleplaying game, technology, video game,
Presented by the Asia Northwest Cultural Education Association, Sakura-Con is the oldest and most well attended anime convention in the Pacific Northwest. Please join us as we celebrate our 13th amazing year. All the excellent programming you’ve come to expect will be back in abundance. Anime theaters, gaming, cosplay, cultural panels, dances, concerts, art contests, AMV’s, industry guests, over 100,000 square feet of exhibits hall, guests of honor and more!
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 • 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 • Delta Hotel Toronto Airport West, Mississauga, ON L4W 2L2
FilKONtario is the annual filk convention in Toronto (okay, Mississauga) Canada, and we hold the Filk Hall of Fame yearly inductions. Toronto also has a lively filk crowd who meet monthly to sing and play! GoH: Guests of Honour: Jeff and Maya Bohnhoff - yay! Filk Waif: Erica Neely - yippee! Interfilk guest: Mark Simmons - can’t wait to meet you!
Apr 23rd-25th 2010 • Radisson Tulsa, Tulsa, OK 74146
art, filk, film, furry, roleplaying game, science fiction, writing,
Art Show, Panel Discussions, Writers Conference, Dealers Room, Short Film Contest, Gaming, Fangs Fur & Fey Mini-Con, Friday night concert, Filksinging, Author Readings, Masquerade, Charity Auction, Panels, Podcasts, and the inexplicably popular Penguin Playhouse Theatre! Of course, this is only some of the many activities and events we have planned.
May 5th-7th 2010 • Super 8 Biloxi, Biloxi, MS 39531
art, celebrity, fantasy, filk, media, science fiction,
CoastCon offers a lot of different activities for science-fiction, fantasy, anime, comic book, horror, and gaming fans. Fans will have the chance to meet a variety of media, art, author, gaming, and science GUESTS, and can attend PANELS AND SEMINARS hosted by each guest. Art enthusiasts can browse through our ART SHOW, then bid on pieces in the ART AUCTION. Our MERCHANT ROOM is a great place to buy unique, fannish items (great for finding jpgts for the geek in your life!). The Following Guests have agreed to attend CoastCon 33: Nicki Clyne, Media Guest of Honor; David Drake, Author Guest of Honor; Darlene Bolesny, Author Guest; Tom Smith, Musical Guest; Matthew Tessier, Fan Guest of Honor
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.
May 14th-16th 2010 • Radisson Hotel Piscataway, Piscataway, NJ 08854
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 21st-23rd 2010 • Marriott (UAB) Downtown, Birmingham, AL 35233
art, fantasy, filk, paranormal, science fiction,
ImagiCon is a first year Full-scale Science Fiction and Fantasy convention premiering in Birmingham, Alabama featuring: Celebrity Guests; Best Selling Authors; Art Exhibition & Renowned Artists; Panel Discussions & Seminars; Costume Displays, Shows and Workshops; Specialty Tracks: Paranormal & Hard Sciences; Live Folk, Alternative and Celtic Music; Genres’ popular shows, comics, independent and Internet films
May 28th-31st 2010 • Ruby’s Inn & Convention Center, Missoula, MT 59808
art, fantasy, filk, literary, science fiction,
Author Guest: Harry Turtledove; Artist Guest: Sarah Clemens; Filk Guest: Eben Brooks;
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 • Marriott Hunt Valley, Hunt Valley, MD 21031
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.
May 28th-30th 2010 • Marriott Downtown Orlando, Orlando, FL 32801
fan, fantasy, filk, literary, roleplaying game, science fiction,
Writer Guests of Honor: Sharon Lee and Steve Miller: Liaden series, Balance of Trade, Fledgling, Carousel Tides; Artist Guest of Honor: Richard C Livingston: Conceptual Artist and Designer Battlestar Galactica (2003) Mulan, Tarzan(1999), Lilo and Stitch; Fan Guest of Honor: Michael Hinman: Creator of the Syfy name, site coordinator of Airlock Alpha, Rabid Doll, Inside Blip; Filk Guest of Honor: Rob Balder: Rich Fantasy Lives, For Amusement Only, “Always a Goth Chick”, “Sympathy for George Lucas” PartiallyClips, Erfworld.
Jun 11th-13th 2010 • Norfolk Marriott Chesapeake, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Anime Mid-Atlantic is an annual Japanese animation and culture convention held each year in Virginia. Join us for featured guests, music concerts and all of your favorite anime convention events.
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 • Holiday Inn Select, Naperville, IL 60563
anime, filk, film, furry, literary, media, roleplaying game, science fiction,
We’ve got something for everyone, from our fabulous Young Fan programming, science and literature panels, writer’s workshops, special events like Build-a-Blinkie, Critter Crunch and the longest running Klingon Love Poetry of any con in the country. We pride ourselves on being a family friendly convention with fun things to do for fen of all ages.
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 25th-27th 2010 • Chase Suite Hotel, Rockville, MD 20850
The 20th annual Northeast floating filk con
Jul 1st-4th 2010 • Sheraton Bloomington Hotel, Minneapolis, MN 55439
anime, art, fantasy, filk, literary, media, science fiction,
CONvergence is a convention for fans of Science Fiction and Fantasy in all media. It features three days of nearly round-the-clock entertainment including: Local and National Guests, Two Full Floors of Cabana Room Parties, Panels and other Programming, Live Music and DJ Dance, Costume Contest/Masquerade, Cinema Rex Movie Room, Theater Nippon Anime Room, Dealers Room, Art Show and Auction, ConSuite, COF2E2 Free Coffee Shop, Harmonic CONvergence, Connie’s Space Lounge, Silent Auction, and more!
Jul 2nd-4th 2010 • Indianapolis Marriott East, Indianapolis, IN 46219
fantasy, filk, literary, science fiction,
Sponsored by the Circle of Janus Science Fiction and Fantasy Fan Club, InConJunction is Indianapolis’ premier Science Fiction and Fantasy convention. InConJunction hosts programming and panels for your enlightenment and enjoyment, as well as a dealers’ room, art show, gaming, movies, dances Friday and Saturday night, and much more.
Jul 3rd-7th 2010 • Fort Walton Beach, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32549
Get ready for the Pirate Uprising at the 55th Billy Bowlegs festival in Fort Walton Beach, FL. The events include local and regional bands, food, arts and crafts, pirates, a torchlight parade, children’s activities, fireworks and more.
Jul 23rd-25th 2010 • Doubletree Hotel Pittsburgh Airport, Coraopolis, PA 15108
fantasy, filk, literary, science, science fiction,
Confluence is: A small, friendly conference focused on the literature and art of Science Fiction and Fantasy. Many award-winning authors and editors who enjoy meeting and talking with Confluence members. Panel discussions and talks that will broaden and deepen your appreciation of Science Fiction and Fantasy. Poetry readings, filk concerts, a video room and other entertaining fare. A taste-testing consuite, a terrific art show, and a book-crammed dealers room. Confluence is about programming that lets fans of science fiction and fantasy hear about the views and visions of some of the leading authors, editors, and critics in the genre.
Jul 30th-Aug 1st 2010 • Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD 21201
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!
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!
Oct 8th-10th 2010 • Crowne Plaza Hotel, Romulus, MI 48174
art, filk, literary, science, science fiction,
Celebrate the International Year of Astronomy! Literary Guest of Honor: .M. Stirling; Omnibus Guest of Honor: Juanita Coulson; Artist Guest of Honor: Peri Charlifu; Fan Guest of Honor: Doug Lughart (aka L. Warren Douglas)
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.
Nov 19th-21st 2010 • Ramada Plaza Toronto, Toronto, ON M5B 2C5
cosplay, costume, filk, literary, roleplaying game, science fiction,
We are planning a new Science Fiction and Fantasy literary convention in downtown Toronto. We’re going to be friendly to all the members of our community, including filkers, gamers, costumers, et. cetera.
Aug 17th-21st 2011 • Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, NV 89502
art, filk, science fiction, space, space western,
The theme for our convention will be the New Frontiers. We want to look up and out across time, space, and the breadth of science fiction, fantasy, and fandom. We want to seek out the fresh, the innovative, and the challenging. And we want to take you to new places and new ideas, and send you home feeling like pioneers. And what could be more appropriate than that, in a city whose history is full of that same pioneering spirit?
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