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Newly opened this year and located right on the U of C campus, Hotel Alma has 140 luxurious rooms made up primarily of trendy euro bedroom suites and gorgeous two bedroom suites.

Featuring a cast of hundreds of authentically costumed merrymakers living and working throughout the village and performing, continuously, upon the Festival’s seven stages, the illusion of a rollicking 16th Century festival day is created.

For four days in May, Anime Oasis features special guests, exciting events and a large dealer’s room full of anime related merchandise for sale. Anime Oasis provides a complete weekend of entertainment at affordable prices.

Find Conventions across the Universe! How to Use this Site:

It’s easy! Any of these will work:

(a) CALENDAR – Flip through the calendar and hover over the “red” dates and cons/events for that day will show. If interested for more info, click on that date.

(b) UPCOMING EVENTS – This shows a list of events happening this week and next week. (But for popular events, hotel rooms and/or tickets may have sold out by the time you see them here, so book early!)

(c) CATEGORIES – Click on the genre (such as “Steampunk”) to get all events in that genre.

(d) TAG CLOUD – Click on any of the tags (such as “Doctor Who”) to get all events in that genre.

(e) SEARCH – if you know the name or partial name of something, type it in the search box.

That’s it!

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P.S. This list is constantly being populated, so there will be missing info. If you don’t see your con/event – whether you are the organizer or an attendee, please use the contact page to e-mail us with the link to the con! Thanks!

“The greatest STAR TREK & Sci-Fi Media Convention turns 19! FedCon is the annual gathering of the world’s finest students, teachers, doctors, lawyers, corporate heads and professionals in celebration of the legend that became STAR TREK and it’s creator Gene Roddenberry. FedCon provides a think tank for the world’s most imaginative minds who would go on to revolutionize medicine, space exploration, and consumer technology.”

“Convention du Lac is Southwest Louisiana’s premier Sci-Fi and Pop Culture Convention. Born in 2009 this weekend long event combines the best that conventions can offer. Attendees are treated to a unique experience each and every time. We give you more of what you want, to meet the celebrities of your favorite TV show meet other fans who share similar interests. Convention du Lac is held on the second weekend of June each year. In 2010 we are expanding our lineup to offer even more programming choices!”

“With activities for fans of all ages, Vulcan Events strives to become the premier fan-produced conventions in the United States. We bring you the best stars to the best places. Our attendees enjoy a myriad of exciting events at every convention including autograph and memorabilia auctions, costume contests, innovative games, a lively dance party with disc jockey, autograph sessions, Q&A sessions and panel discussions with the best stars, and even special events and games developed expressly for children. Vulcan Events…it’s the logical choice!”

“Come join your fellow air pirates, burlesque performers, time travelers, mad scientists, ladies, gentlemen, madmen, tinkerers and enthusiasts of all things steampunk.”

“The Toronto Comic Arts Festival exists to promote the breadth and diversity of comics, and what is considered comics, as legitimate medium of literary and artistic worth. The Toronto Comic Arts Festival is a unique comics event, patterned after comics festivals like Angouleme, Harlem, and the Small Press Expo. It is two full days of comics-related events, including readings, presentations, panel discussions, gallery shows, and a large exhibition area featuring publishers and comic authors and artists. We like to describe it as ‘unconventional’.”

“We’ve been celebrating the magic and adventure of the 16th century for 31 years! Join us weekends and Labor Day, August 21 – October 3, 2009 and discover the enchanted realms containing 16 stages of continuous entertainment, over 190 master artisans and an ambiance that is sure to draw every member of your family into a mystical fantasy. Take a stroll through the lanes and discover unique handcrafted wares. Tempt your taste buds with extraordinary cuisine that’s fit for a king or queen! Come Live The Adventure at the Michigan Renaissance Festival!”

“OtakuCon is a completely volunteer run event. No one on staff is paid for their contribution to OtakuCon. We are simply a group of people who have a vision of creating a con in Spokane WA where we can all share our mutual love for anime, manga, and gaming.”

“A fan-run, not-for-profit general science fiction and fantasy convention with a strong focus on our literary roots. InConJunction…tries to have something for everyone–with panels on writing, movies and television, comic books, artwork, science, technology, culture, fandom, and many other things. If there’s not a panel you’re interested in, we also have an Anime Room, Gaming Room, Art Show, Dealers’ Room, and various special interest group rooms and tables. In the evenings, there’s the dance and many attendees throw their own room parties.”

“COSTUME-CON is an annual conference about costumes. The convention has its roots in science fiction and fantasy conventions and historic re-enactment type events, but all forms of costuming are welcome, including anime, fursuit, etc. Costume-Con is a “travelling” national-level convention, and is in a different city and run by a different committee each year. Rendevous with your fellow c.o.s.t.u.m.e. spies, past, present, or future! SF fans, Historical Reenactors, Cosplayers, Furries, Theater Folk, Ethnic Heritage Performers all encouraged to report for duty.”

The Doubletree is just a couple blocks away from the Lloyd Center Shopping Mall and movie theaters, dozens of restaurants and hotels, and is conveniently located next to a Portland Tri-Met MAX Line stop for accesibility. The Exhibition Hall is over 14,000 square feet, and parking is available for attendees at $3 a day in the adjacent parking garage.

Thanks to everyone who helped make the 2010 Emerald City Comicon a huge success, we had record-breaking attendance and we hope everyone had a fantastic time!

“Saturdays & Sundays, 10am – 7pm.
Our Faire is 20 acres of pure fun! 13 stages offer variety entertainment all day long. In addition, we dazzle you with a fully armored joust, the Queen and her glittering Court, amazing arts and crafts, delicious food, fine spirits, music, dance, parades, rides and games. Join us for a day of play”

“Why not…try something that will fill your senses, calm your world-weary nerves, energize and renew your sense of the world? The Sterling Renaissance Festival, in Sterling, NY, does just that and it’s closer and cheaper than most other summer distractions. The Renaissance Festival is a dramatic recreation of an Elizabethan village at festival time. It is a Renaissance styled theme park, a 12-stage performance venue, a 35-acre interactive/environmental theatre, an arts and crafts faire, a Jousting Tournament, a food festival and tavern, all rolled into one non-stop, day-long, family adventure!
The Festival is open on weekends, Saturdays and Sundays. Hours are 10:00 AM until 7:00 PM.”

Event	Scarborough Renaissance Festival
Type	Renaissance
Dates	April 10 through May 31, 2010
Location	Scarborough Renaissance Festival 2511 FM66 Waxahachie Texas 75167 USA Phone: 1 972.938.3247
Website	SRFestival.com
Remarks	All ages Regular Admission: $21.99 Adults, $8.50 Children (ages 5-12) Children age 4 and under are free Parking is free Student Days, May 4 & 5 Highland Games, April 24 & 25 Daily Falconry demonstrations 3 Full Combat Jousts take place each day 21 stages with over 200 performances daily

“Scarborough Renaissance Festival is a Renaissance-themed festival based on the year 1533, during the reign of England’s King Henry VIII. [It is set on] a 35 acre ‘village’ (larger than most area shopping malls) within a 167 acre site. The Festival runs 8 consecutive weekends and Memorial Day Monday each spring.”

“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.”
“The National Gothic Convention is the largest gathering of Goth, Horror and Halloween fans in the country. This Show Event will take place April 30th, May 1st, and May 2nd in 2010 at the Valley Forge Convention Center in King of Prussia, PA. This annual event will feature information on the latest Goth Trends, professional Goth Makeup suppliers, Gothic clothes, Leather, DVD’s, Gothic accessories, jewelry, and much more!”

VCON is organized by a subcommittee of the West Coast Science Fiction Association — a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement and understanding of science fiction and fantasy fan culture in Vancouver BC and its environs.

Take I-495 (DC/Capital Beltway) to Exit 47A (Rt. 7 West). Go 1/2 Mile, Left on Gallows Rd. 1 mile to 2148 Gallows Rd.

“Anime Weekend Atlanta (AWA) is a Japanese Animation (Anime) & Comics (Manga) convention held in the Atlanta, Georgia area. AWA has a variety of events, including video rooms, dealers room, costume contest, panels, workshops, artist alley, and a formal ball.”

“All’s Faire is cross-genre festival mixing fantasy and history for children and adults. Join us for spirited combat, storytelling, theatrical entertainment, music, dancing, workshops and much more! Enjoy the multiple stages, fighting arenas, merchant row, wandering entertainers and practitioners of various crafts. All’s Faire is conveniently located…south of Seattle in a majestic wooded park offering RV hookups, indoor plumbing, and hot showers. Come for the day or camp for the weekend and enjoy the after party and night life.”

“Jules Verne meets modern technology during a daylong festival at the Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation in Waltham. Enjoy hands on activities, interactive exhibits, vendors, live music and more at this event celebrating everything steampunk!.”

Event	Chibi-Con 2010
Theme	Welcome to the first Chibi☆con!
Type	Anime
Date	April 30, 2010
Location	Virginia Beach Central Library (Bocated in the conference rooms area, near the entrance.) 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd. Virginia Beach, Virgina 23452 USA Phone: 1 757-385-0150 Virginia Beach Central Library
Website	Chibi-Con.com
Remarks	Prince Butler/Miss Maid cafe Voice actor Micah Solusod (Soul Eater Evans) Anime will be provided by Crunchyroll & FUNIMATION Chibi-con will be having our very own Otaku showdown. Cosplay encouraged!! (To be in character is best ) Chicken Fight, The Worm Race, Anime Trivia, more.

“Chibi☆Con is an all volunteer, fan-run event located in Virginia Beach, VA.
Brought to you by fans for fans. We promote Japanese animation (Anime) and Asian culture. We provide a variety of Anime related activities, screenings, fan panels, guests, concerts, and more for all our attendees to enjoy. Join us for a one day MINI con of anime, cosplay, fun panels, concerts, and more! This event is FREE.”

There will be a charity auction.

“We’ll be bringing a whole slew of Halloween madness to the event!

“MOBICON is…an annual three-day convention for fantasy, science fiction, horror, comic book, anime, and gaming fans.”

“Anime Central (ACen) is Chicago’s and the Midwest’s largest anime, manga and Japanese popular culture convention. 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!”

“Four days of family gaming fun in the San Francisco Bay Area! The largest gaming convention on the West Coast happens yearly on Memorial Day Weekend! Come join the fun!”

“Welcome to the Maine Comics Arts Festival! This festival celebrates the wonderful world of comic books, comic strips, graphic novels, web comics and more. The festival will feature a wide variety of comic creators, writers, artists and publishers. We will have over 70 comic writers and artists on hand for this event. There will be everyone from mini comics publishers to seasoned professionals. The guests will have their own work available for sale. Some people will be doing sketches and selling original artwork. Others will have t-shirts, buttons and posters. All of them have one thing in common…a love of comics.”

BRING YOUR COMIC ART AND LEAVE YOUR COMIC BOOKS AT HOME!!

“DieCon is an annual, St. Louis-area, gaming convention held in the late spring/early summer at Gateway Center in Collinsville, IL (just minutes from downtown St. Louis, MO). Board Games, RolePlaying Games (RPGs), Collectable Card Games (CCGs) and Miniatures Games. With over 100 different games being played during the three days of our convention, you’re sure to find something you like. Or come to learn something new — you might just find a game you’ve never played before but really, really enjoy!

“The Baltimore Comic-Con is celebrating its 11th year of bringing the comic book industry to the Baltimore and Washington D.C. area.”

For More Information Contact:
Rick (704)424-3453 ………… Dave (803)547-3995……

“Children get in free when accompanied by a paying adult”

“The Puerto Rico Comic Con is the premier entertainment event in Puerto Rico. A two day show with exhibitors and dealers of what we geeks love: Comics, Toys, Anime, Manga, Video games, Strategic and Card games, Movies, etc. This is the biggest comic convention in Puerto Rico, hands down!”

“Welcome to Minnesota’s very own convention dedicated to Anime, Manga, and Japanese culture. This is a convention run by fans for fans. We are open to people of all ages and interest related to this media explosion. Register… Get a hotel room… Volunteer… The excitement awaits… Take the Detour today….”

“OutLantaCon [is] the new Atlanta-based geek event for GLBT/Other fans! Plans are well underway for our Spring 2010 convention. We are finalizing our programming now and will have new information online in the coming weeks.”

“The East Coast Black Age of Comics Convention…is an annual gathering of comic book artists, writers, their fans and retailers who are interested in discussing, buying and selling comic books, sci-fi, action figures and related material by and / or about Black superheroes…. In addition, the Convention also features panel discussions, self-publishing and graphic arts workshops for aspiring creators, and film screenings of works of veterans and amateurs alike. The Convention is held in Philadelphia each May preceded by a reception / awards ceremony. The ECBACC is the first bona fide “Black Comic Book Convention” in Philadelphia, PA, and serves as a replicable model for community-based comic book conventions.
The Glyph Comics Awards recognize the best in comics made by, for, and about people of color from the preceding calendar year.”

“Mission Statement: To provide the highest quality interactive educational entertainment ensuring all participants (patrons, cast and crew) not only have fun but also come away from each event with increased knowledge.
The Faire brings a unique brand of educational interactive family entertainment. Join in the revelry as the little 16th century town of Staffordshire celebrates the arrival of Elizabeth, Queen of England and her court.”