Science fiction, fantasy, & horror - web design, graphic design, interactive media development by greententacles
2010-03-12 GMT
Science fiction, fantasy, & horror - web design, graphic design, interactive media development by greententacles
2010-03-12 GMT
Convention Finder*
*Sorry, U.S. & Canada only
Mar 12th-14th 2010 • University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721
Whether you’re a book reader or an author, the place you’ll want to be at the second annual Tucson Festival of Books on the University of Arizona campus. Events for Mom, Dad and all the kids - regardless of age - are scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. They include book signings with local, regional and nationally known authors, workshops for aspiring authors, poetry readings, book reviews and panel discussions. The UA Mall will be filled with vendors’ booths where you can buy books and other items and get information on a variety of literacy programs. Plus, there will be hands-on activities just for kids and other offerings for teens. Add to that, entertainment - music and dance - and food booths sponsored by some of Tucson\’s most popular restaurants. It’s going to be fun.
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 12th-14th 2010 • holiday inn eastgate, Cincinnati, OH 45245
animation, anime, art, card game, celebrity, computer, cosplay, costume, dance, fan, fantasy, geek, karaoke, lan, larp, manga, music, roleplaying game, video game, zombie,
A&G OHIO 2010 Guests: Chris Patton - Air Gear (Itsuki “Ikki” Minami), Area 88 (Shin Kazuma), Fullmetal Alchemist (Greed), and Ghost Stories (Hajime Aoyama); DM Ashura - Here Goes Are DJ From Year 1 DM Ashura To Run Are Dance Once Again In Year 3!; GPX Gaming - Glad To Have GPX Gaming Back Working With Our Game Staff And Running Some Awesome Game Rooms!; DC Douglas - Albert Wesker (RE:5 / Umbrella Cronicles), Kamogawa Genji (Hajime no Ippo), Gabi, Taihaku (.hack//G.U. Vol 1-3), and Alexei (Tales of Vesperia).; Nerdfit Network - The Nerdfit Network formed in the year 2006 to bring forth some great entertainment to the world. From shenanigans in video form, a full on radio station with great radio shows, panels at conventions and bringing out DJs from all over the east coast for shows and DJ gigs, you can count on the Nerdfit team to make your A&G Experience more enjoyable.; Events: Cosplay Wrestling, Live Action Zelda, Operation Virus Game, Cosplay Musical, Nerf Warz, and Battle Of The Rock Bands!
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-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 20th-21st 2010 • Morikami Museum, Delray Beach, FL 33446
Hatsume Fair features three stages of continuous entertainment including taiko drumming, martial art demonstrations, children’s activities, and Anime @ Hatsume including dealers, a cosplay contest, and presentations of Anime History, Travel to Japan, Japanese Folk Tales and more!
Mar 26th-27th 2010 • Flamingo Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, NV 89148
academic, art, collectibles, cosplay, costume, music, mystery, pirate, renaissance, romance, science fiction, space western, steampunk, victoriana,
This year, we have decided to bring you into a world of grinding gears and bodies, steaming pipes and breath… Welcome to the first Steampunk and Air Pirate Ball of Las Vegas. So come out and play with us, be who you are when no one is looking, be the person you’ve never dared let yourself be. Bring your masks, your crewmates, and set sail for Flamingo Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, Nv 89148 on March 26th.
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
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 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 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 18th 2010 • Inn at Reading, Reading, PA 19610
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!
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 28th-30th 2010 • Florida Hotel and Conference Center, Orlando, FL 32809
anime, art, comics, cosplay, music, science fiction,
Florida’s Largest Tattoo and Comic Book Convention, brought to you by Battle Mag Magazine and Brooklyn Brother’s Production. We are celebrating the Marvel Comics assembling the Avengers movies. This show is for our 25,000 Florida and Georgia readers and fans.
May 28th-30th 2010 • Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, NC 27601
anime, cosplay, film, karaoke, music,
Animazement regularly features events includes a musical, a dance (or two), Karaoke, Anime Hell, and a Music Video contest. In addition, there are several panels and workshops throughout the convention, covering typical anime convention panel-material, such as voice acting, learning Japanese, and costume construction. Many of these panels and workshops feature convention guests.
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.
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 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 • ECHO Hotel, Edinburg, TX 78539
anime, comics, cosplay, music, video game,
Omnicon was created to be the first of its kind in our area. Dedicated to those who enjoy music, anime, comics, and video games. This convention is set to be a three day event starting in the end of June. It open to the public and will many events and attractions to enjoy. There will be games, tournaments and live music. After hours entertainment will also be organized for those who have booked room at the Venue. please join us and help make this annual event great!
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 19th-20th 2010 • Main Street Station Shopping District, Evanston, IL 60204
art, costume, craft, music, steampunk, westerns,
The fair began in 1972 on historic Custer Avenue named after General George Armstrong Custer in gratitude for his service to the Union during the Civil War. Each year since then artists, craftspeople, antique dealers, restauranteurs, entertainers and the business community get together with 60,000 attendees for this award-winning Northshore tradition.
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 25th-27th 2010 • Chase Suite Hotel, Rockville, MD 20850
The 20th annual Northeast floating filk con
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 30th-Aug 1st 2010 • Mount Pisgah, Veneta, OR 97487
art, cosplay, costume, craft, fairy, fantasy, music, steampunk, victoriana,
Faerieworlds has become the premiere mythic music festival on the West Coast. Featuring world renowned fantasy artists, Grammy-award winning musicians, spectacular performances and entertainers, an amazing arts and crafts vending village, thousands of fans from around the globe travel each year to Eugene, Oregon to experience the magic of Faerieworlds.
Aug 5th-8th 2010 • Wyndham Orlando Resort, Orlando, FL 32819
animation, anime, art, celebrity, collectibles, cosplay, costume, fan, geek, historical, horror, manga, music, roleplaying game, steampunk, twitter, video game,
AFO is a multi-day celebration of all things related to Japanese animation and pop culture held at the Wyndham Orlando Resort in August. Growing in attendance nearly 20% each year since its inception in 2000, Anime Festival Orlando has earned the title of
Aug 7th-8th 2010 • Springfield, Springfield, MO 65806
cosplay, costume, craft, fairy, fantasy, historical, music, pirate, renaissance, steampunk,
The Barataria Faire is a brand new pirate and faerie faire coming to Springfield, Missouri.
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 3rd-6th 2010 • Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Atlanta, GA 30303
anime, art, celebrity, collectibles, comics, cosplay, fantasy, lan, larp, manga, media, music, science fiction, star trek, star wars, steampunk, video game,
Dragon*Con is the largest multi-media, popular culture convention focusing on science fiction and fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music, and film in the US.
Oct 1st-3rd 2010 • , Atlanta, GA 30339
academic, computer, geek, horror, larp, music, roleplaying game, science, science fiction, technology, vampire, video game, war game,
SOUTHERN INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT & GAME EXPO [SIEGECON.NET] is the definitive center of gravity for knowledge exchange among video game industry professionals and students in the southeastern U.S. In 2009, the show hosted more than 600 attendees enjoyed keynotes by industry luminaries, 60 break-out sessions, and 15 social/networking events over a 3-day weekend! The convention provides well-structured meet-and-greet sessions, hands-on technical demos and crash-courses, advanced seminars for business executives, access to capital advisors, individual interviews, new studio showcases, and other ground-breaking opportunities to advance your career or business, at a price affordable to both professionals and college students. The show includes special events, such as parties, music concerts, game competitions, award ceremonies, etc.
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.
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