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
Convention Finder*
*Sorry, U.S. & Canada only
Mar 9th-13th 2010 • Moscone Center, San Francisco, CA 94103
computer, technology, video game,
The Game Developers Conference has grown from an informal gathering in the living room of a notable game designer 23 years ago, to a weeklong conference for more than 17,000 industry insiders.
Mar 9th-13th 2010 • Moscone Center, San Francisco, CA 94103
computer, technology, video game,
We wanted to create a similar event to Sundance for independent game developers - and that’s just what we’ve succeeded in doing with the Independent Games Festival, which has awarded hundred of thousands of dollars in cash prizes (and brought major exposure and a much higher profile) to a multitude of indie and student game developers who enter.
Mar 12th-16th 2010 • Austin Convention Center, Austin, TX 78701
computer, technology, video game,
The SXSW Interactive Festival features five days of exciting panel content and amazing parties. Attracting digital creatives as well as visionary technology entrepreneurs, the event celebrates the best minds and the brightest personalities of emerging technology. ScreenBurn at SXSW Interactive is the video game element of the South by Southwest (SXSW) Interactive festival. ScreenBurn takes SXSW to the next level in terms of bringing together new media, music, film and the exploding world of video games. Whether you are a hard-core geek, a dedicated content creator, a new media entrepreneur, or just someone who likes being around an extremely creative community, SXSW Interactive is for you!
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 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 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 • Suffolk Community College, Brentwood, NY 11717
art, comics, cosplay, fan, fan fiction, fantasy, furry, larp, literary, manga, media, renaissance, roleplaying game, science, science fiction, star trek, technology, video game, zombie,
I-CON is a 3 day convention of science fiction, fact and fantasy and related genres, attended by over 7,000 people each year. Guests from film and TV, Authors, artists and scientists, speak and meet with I-con members in a causal setting. Games,events, demostrations, performances, awards, films and shows are also showcased during the 3 day convention.
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.
Mar 26th-28th 2010 • George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, TX 77010
celebrity, comics, fantasy, horror, media, roleplaying game, science fiction, steampunk, video game,
Comicpalooza is Houston’s premier convention for comics, sci-fi and fantasy, horror, steam punk, New Media, movies, film, and gaming of all types.
Mar 26th-28th 2010 • Direct Energy Centre, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3
art, celebrity, collectibles, comics, cosplay, horror, media, roleplaying game, science fiction, video game,
Join tens of thousands of fellow fans as they converge to celebrate the best in pop culture. Toronto Comic-Con brings it all - Movies, Comics, Toys, Video Gaming, Games, TV, Anime, Manga, Horror, Wrestling, MMA, Original Art, Collectibles & More!
Mar 27th-28th 2010 • Olympia Resort & Conference Center, Oconomowoc, WI 53066
computer, technology, video game,
The Midwest Gaming Classic is the largest all-encompassing electronic gaming event in the Midwest.
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 2nd-4th 2010 • Hynes Convention Center, Boston, MA 02115
anime, art, cosplay, karaoke, larp, manga, roleplaying game, video game,
Anime Boston is an annual three-day anime fan convention held in the spring in Boston, Massachusetts. The convention features a number of events which include a masquerade, an anime music video contest, video programming rooms, an artists’ alley and art show, karaoke, game shows, video games, RPGs, and a LARP.
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 • Kelly Inn, Fargo, ND 58103
anime, cosplay, fantasy, horror, miniatures, roleplaying game, science fiction, video game, zombie,
Year of the Zombie:Core Con is Fargo’s newest Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Horror, and Anime convention! Interested fans can join this list to receive periodic updates on Core Con events, discuss the last convention and share hopes and dreams about those upcoming! Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Horror, Anime, Roleplaying, strategy & miniatures, costuming, movies, electronic gaming and more.
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 15th-18th 2010 • Wyndham Cleveland, Cleveland, OH 44115
art, film, media, science, technology, video game,
Notacon is Technology, Community, and Creativity. NOTACON, an annual conference held in Cleveland, Ohio, explores and showcases technologies, philosophy and creativity often overlooked at many “hacker cons”. Our desire is not to supplant other events, but complement them and strike a balance that has gone unnoticed in our community for far too long.
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 • Hawaii Convention Center, Honolulu, HI 96815
anime, art, cosplay, fan, manga, video game,
Kawaii Kon is an annual convention based on Japanese Animation and the many sub-genres of Anime. Kawaii Kon will feature events that includes panels, Anime DVD screenings, live action movies, video gaming as well as a live musical performance!
Apr 16th-18th 2010 • , Anaheim, CA 92802
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 16th-18th 2010 • Marriott DTC, Denver, CO 80237
anime, celebrity, comics, fantasy, horror, media, roleplaying game, science fiction, video game,
Starfest is an annual Denver convention encompassing all aspects of popular media, film and television. There are over a hundred activities on the multi-track programming schedule. Events include film studio presentations, onstage Q&A sessions with actors - producers & directors, autograph and photo sessions, costume and talent contests, film festivals, model and art shows, collectible merchandise, educational seminars, discussion panels, kids events, fan club presentations, and assorted Klingons, Jedi and other strange and unusual creatures.
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!
Apr 23rd-25th 2010 • University of Houston, Houston, TX 77004
anime, cosplay, roleplaying game, video game,
Annual Gaming and Anime convention in Houston Texas.
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-25th 2010 • Stampede Park, Calgary, AB T2R 0G8
animation, anime, celebrity, comics, fantasy, horror, media, roleplaying game, science fiction, video game,
The Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo was born in 2006 after carefully evaluating the potential of a show dedicated to not only comics, but to the cross-media attention that exists in the entertainment industry. As has been the result, our expo has become the single largest event of its kind across all of Western Canada. We feature all elements of pop culture including sci-fi, fantasy, anime, gaming, animation, and the horror genres.
Apr 30th-May 2nd 2010 • Holiday Inn Select Doraville, Atlanta, GA 30340
fantasy, glbt, horror, larp, roleplaying game, video game,
Atlanta’s GLBT science fiction and gaming convention. Special guests include Andy Mangels, Joe Castro, Lee Martindale and others.
Apr 30th-May 2nd 2010 • Crowne Plaza, Romulus, MI 48174
anime, comics, fan, fantasy, film, geek, literary, media, roleplaying game, science, science fiction, technology, video game,
More than 1,000 geeks who gather annually in southeast Michigan to celebrate science fiction and fantasy, free and open source software, and other geek interests. A party in a hotel all weekend bursting with creativity and intelligence--and free beer! Packed with scheduled content crossing disciplines, full of celebrities and experts, opening the source of everything by teaching you HOWTO. Encouraging you, the attendees, to teach us what you know. A half-dozen conventions combined. Concerts, anime, costuming, games, LAN party, comics, podcasts, and one of the most renowned hopitality suites in America. Mix and match a weekend that’s just for you!
May 1st-2nd 2010 • Allentown Fairgrounds AgriPlex, Allentown, PA 18104
collectibles, technology, video game,
Door prizes given away each day (Saturday and Sunday) with Adult Admission!, Free play on pinball games from the 1950s through 2000!, Video Game Registration for Sunday, Tournaments for adults and kids with trophies!, Large outdoor flea market with pinballs and gameroom stuff!, Free pinball machine giveaway (need not be present to win)!, Shopping at many vendor booths!, Many pinballs for sale everyday!, AND P3 Tournaments is coming to the Pinball Wizards Convention
May 6th-7th 2010 • Vancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver, BC V6C 0C3
computer, technology, video game,
Canada is home to over 260 videogame and digital entertainment studios, an ecosystem of more than 60 universities focused on gaming studies, and boast extensive business ties to Asian and European development communities. The Game Developers Conference Canada is the premier Canadian event for developers and business development professionals that offers visionary keynotes, a robust expo hall, an international business partnering forum, and evening networking events.
May 8th 2010 • American Legion Hall--Clifton Post, Cleveland, OH 44126
BUY - SELL - TRADE..... Play, and see classic video games, computers, peripherals, memorabilia, and more at the Classic Console & Arcade Gaming Show. Vendors, clubs, and collectors will be displaying and selling their retrogaming and retrocomputing goods, from Pong and Atari to Nintendo, Apple and IBM to Commodore and everything in between with many set up for you to play with and explore. Admission only $1. Kids age 12 and under, free!
May 25th-30th 2010 • Heritage College, Hull, QC J8Y 6T3
film, technology, video game, writing,
For the past 30 years the Summer Institute of Film and Television has been a leader in film, television and new media training. Every summer some 200 participants attend one of the over 20 week-long workshops, led by top working professionals.
May 28th-30th 2010 • Toronto Congress Center, Etobicoke, ON M9W 1J1
anime, art, card game, collectibles, cosplay, karaoke, manga, media, video game,
Canada’s premier fan-run anime convention
May 28th-30th 2010 • Pigeon Forge Convention Center, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
celebrity, collectibles, comics, costume, fan, fan fiction, fantasy, science, science fiction, space, star wars, video game,
Tennessee’s Largest Pop Culture Collectors Show! Live from the Grand Resort Hotel & Connvention Center in Pigeon Forge, TN
Jun 3rd-6th 2010 • Kalahari Waterpark Resort and Convention Center, Sandusky, OH 44870
anime, cosplay, karaoke, roleplaying game, video game,
Colossalcon is an Anime, Gaming, and Japanese Culture Convention, and your ultimate summer vacation getaway!
Jun 9th-11th 2010 • UW Memorial Union, Madison, WI 53706
The time has never been more right for the Games+Learning+Society Conference! The world is finally beginning to catch on: Great videogames can be great learning tools. This year’s conference will further the work we started six years ago: exploring the impact of games and game culture on learning and society.
Jun 11th-13th 2010 • Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA 19107
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!
Jun 11th-13th 2010 • Executive Inn Riverfront One, Paducah, KY 42001
OMGcon is an annual event that brings together anime and video games for a weekend of fun and excitement. There are special guests (such as voice actors and artists), dealers (for getting those hard-to-get merchandise), events (like cosplay and video game tournaments).
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 • , 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 • 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 • Doubletree Miami Mart, Miami, FL 33126
animation, anime, celebrity, comics, cosplay, fantasy, media, video game,
Florida Supercon is a 3 day festival dedicated to Comic Books, Anime, Animation, Video Games, Fantasy and Sci-Fi featuring celebrity guests, comic book creators, voice actors, industry guests, cosplayers, artists, writers, panels, Q&As, films & shorts, costume & cosplay contests, vendors, parties, anime, workshops, video gaming and more!
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!
Jun 25th-27th 2010 • DoubleTree Houston Intercontinental Airport, Home, PA 15747
fantasy, literary, media, roleplaying game, science fiction, video game,
ApolloCon offers information and entertainment for fans of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and other genres of speculative and imaginative fiction in all their forms, including literary, media, and interactive gaming.
Jul 1st-4th 2010 • Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA 90015
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 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 • 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 10th-11th 2010 • Busse Woods, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
anime, cosplay, manga, video game,
SoyCon is a large weekend summer cosplay event where attendees can fulfill their weekend with the joy of cosplay, promote their interest of manga, anime, video games, & more, and of course, have alot of fun. The weekend is split up into 2 different days with each having it’s own unique gathering style.
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 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 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 6th-8th 2010 • Bevill Center, Huntsville, AL 35816
anime, fantasy, horror, science fiction, video game,
We are not soley a Sci-Fi Convention. We will be heralding from the Main 5 Corners of Geekdom and Beyond. Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Horror, Anime, and Video Games.
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 • Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Des Plaines, IL 60018
anime, art, celebrity, collectibles, comics, cosplay, horror, manga, media, video game,
Join thousands of fellow fans as they all converge at Chicago Comic-Con to celebrate the best in pop culture. Wizard World has it all - Movies, Comics, Toys, Video Gaming, Games, TV, Anime, Manga, Horror, Wrestling, MMA, Original Art, Collectibles & More!
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 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.
Sep 3rd-5th 2010 • Washington State Convention & Trade Center, Seattle, WA 98101
The Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) is an annual gamer festival held in Washington state, USA. PAX was created by Jerry Holkins and Mike Krahulik, the authors of the Penny Arcade webcomic, because they wanted to attend a show that gave equal attention to console gamers, computer gamers, and tabletop gamers.
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.
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 1st-3rd 2010 • John. B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center, Boston, MA 02115
art, celebrity, collectibles, comics, cosplay, horror, media, roleplaying game, science fiction, video game,
Join tens of thousands of fellow fans as they converge to celebrate the best in pop culture. New England Comic-Con brings it all - Movies, Comics, Toys, Video Gaming, Games, TV, Anime, Manga, Horror, Wrestling, MMA, Original Art, Collectibles & More!
Oct 7th-10th 2010 • Pier 94, New York, NY 10019
art, celebrity, collectibles, comics, cosplay, horror, media, roleplaying game, science fiction, video game,
Join tens of thousands of fellow fans as they converge to celebrate the best in pop culture. Big Apple Comic-Con brings it all - Movies, Comics, Toys, Video Gaming, Games, TV, Anime, Manga, Horror, Wrestling, MMA, Original Art, Collectibles & More!
Oct 8th-10th 2010 • Javits Center, New York, NY 10001
anime, art, comics, cosplay, media, video game,
The New York Anime Festival features exclusive and extensive anime screenings, guests from America and Japan, manga, cosplay, video games, live-action Japanese cinema, fashion, food, and the cultural treasures that gave birth to Japanese pop culture.
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 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 15th-17th 2010 • New Jersey Convention Center, Edison, NJ 08837
art, celebrity, collectibles, comics, cosplay, horror, media, roleplaying game, science fiction, video game,
Join tens of thousands of fellow fans as they converge to celebrate the best in pop culture. New Jersey Comic-Con brings it all - Movies, Comics, Toys, Video Gaming, Games, TV, Anime, Manga, Horror, Wrestling, MMA, Original Art, Collectibles & More!
Oct 22nd-23rd 2010 • The Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, NV 89595
anime, cosplay, geek, manga, roleplaying game, video game,
Sierra Nevada Anime Fans Unite (SNAFU Con) is an anime convention in Reno, NV, inside the Grand Sierra Resort.
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 • 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 12th-14th 2010 • Austin Convention Center, Austin, TX 78701
art, celebrity, collectibles, comics, cosplay, horror, media, roleplaying game, science fiction, video game,
Join tens of thousands of fellow fans as they converge to celebrate the best in pop culture. Austin Comic-Con brings it all - Movies, Comics, Toys, Video Gaming, Games, TV, Anime, Manga, Horror, Wrestling, MMA, Original Art, Collectibles & More!
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