| Event | Towel Day |
| Theme | Don’t Panic! |
| Type | Literature, Pop Culture |
| Dates | May 25, 2012 |
| Location | Worldwide! Check website for events and locations. |
| Website | TowelDay.org |
| About | ”Towel Day is an annual celebration on the 25th of May, as a tribute to the late author Douglas Adams (1952-2001). On that day, fans around the universe proudly carry a towel in his honour.” |
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| Event | Toys, Comics, Statues Convention |
| Tagline | The small convention for the BIG collector! |
| Type | Comics, Collectables, Pop Culture |
| Dates | Sunday, May 6, 2012 Saturday, August 4, 2012 Sunday October 7, 2012 |
| Location |
Holiday Inn Chicago-Midway Airport 6624 South Cicero Avenue Chicago, Illinois USA 60638 Phone: 1-708-563-6490 |
| Website | TCS.webs.com |
| Features | We plan to have plenty of comics, and toys for all ages! Even free comics from Free Comic Book Day. May 6th show welcomes Gabriel Bautista of DC/Image Comics. $8 Early bird admission. $5 from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM Kids are free with paid adult! Cosplayers Free for May 6 show!!!! |
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| Event | Conflux 8 |
| Theme | On the Beach |
| Type | Science/Speculative Fiction |
| Dates | September 29-30, 2012 |
| Location |
Novotel Canberra 5 Northbourne Avenue Canberra ACT 2600 Australia Phone: +66 2 6245 5000 |
| Website | Conflux.org.au |
| Remarks | A full program of Panels, Workshops, Author readings, mass book signing, art show and other events are being planned. Conflux is running a short story competition with cash prizes. See the competitions page for details This year’s special guests include Keri Arthur and Keith Stevenson. |
| Event | Armageddon Expo 2012 Australia |
| Theme | None |
| Type | comics, sci-fi, fantasy, anime, manga, cartoons, TV, movies |
| Dates | October 13-14, 2012 |
| Location |
Melbourne Exhibition Center Melbourne Convention Centre: 1 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf 3006 Exhibition Centre entrance: 2 Clarendon St, South Wharf 3006 T: (61 3) 9235 8000 F: (61 3) 9235 8001 Melbourne Exhibition Center |
| Website | Armageddon Expo AUS |
| Remarks | “There will be all-new behind the scenes panels and workshops with a special music area and celebrity band Official guest announcements will commence early July, but to give you a special taste, here are a few guests attending. From Babylon 5 we will have a number of actors and creators including Bruce Boxleitner, Mira Furlan, Patricia Tallman, Claudia Christian and series creator J M Straczynski. Attending the event will also be a number of guests from Supernatural, first guest announced is Sebastian Roche. Stay tuned for our full line-up and details to come! |
| Event | Comikaze Expo 2012 |
| Type | Comic, Anime, Gaming, Scifi, Fantasy, and Horror Con |
| Dates | September 15-16, 2012 |
| Location | Los Angeles Convention Center 1201 South Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90015 T: 213-741-1151 |
| Website | Comikaze Expo 2012 |
| Remarks | We Are Now Stan Lee’s Comikaze Expo! Which is totally amazing and crazy at the same time! If you saw what we did last year as Comikaze Expo, just wait till you see what we have in store for you with Stan at the helm! Stan Lee’s Comikaze is unlike any other comic-related event in the United States. Having spent much time researching both local and national conventions in the United States, the Comikaze Team crafted an event that will thrill and excite even the most casual comic fan. Stan Lee’s Comikaze is a multi-tiered extravaganza created by real comic fans with deep ties to the entertainment world. While Stan Lee’s Comikaze might have a classic convention vibe, it’s much more than that. The Comikaze Team did not want to make an event for industry people and hardcore fans only. Instead, they designed a more balanced event as an alternative to the standard fan convention, dedicated to the Los Angeles and geek community above all else. |
| Event | CONtraflow 2012 |
| Theme | None |
| Type | science fiction, fantasy, comics, and related literary genres in any form, including but not limited to writing, visual arts, dramatic arts, and interactive fictio |
| Dates | October 5-7, 2012 |
| Location |
Doubletree by Hilton New Orleans Airport Hotel 2150 Veterans Memorial Boulevard Kenner, Louisiana 70062 Phone: 504-467-3111 Doubletree |
| Website | CONtraflow |
| Remarks | Guests will include five-time Hugo award winner Vernor Vinge as Author Guest of Honor, award winning creator and Marvel artist “The Zombie King!” Arthur Suydam as Comics Artist Guest of Honor, and long-time member of Gulf Coast fandom Janice Liang as Fan Guest of Honor. |
| Event | Albacon 2012 |
| Theme | Hearts of the Story, One and All! |
| Type | Science Fiction, Fantasy |
| Dates | October 18-21, 2012 |
| Location | Best Western Sovereign Hotel – Albany 1228 Western Ave Albany, NY 12203 USA Phone: 1-518-489-2981 Toll Free: 1-800-528-1234 |
| Website | Albacon.org |
| Notes | All ages Albacon is a weekend gathering in Albany, NY, of fans and creators of Science Fiction or Fantasy, including literature, movies, games, and other media. Join us for three days of panel discussions, interviews, films, games, readings, autographs, an art show, special events, a fabulous dealers room, debates, conversation, and socializing with people who share your interests! Educator GOH: Julie E. Czerneda Artist GOH: Jody A. Lee Filk GOH: Roberta Rogow Fan GOH: Erwin S. Strauss Media GOH: Keith R.A. DeCandido |
| Event | Rustycon 2013 |
| Abouy | Rustycon is the first Science Fiction and Fantasy convention of the New Year in the greater Seattle area. |
| Type | Science Fiction, Fantasy |
| Dates | January 18-20, 2013 |
| Location | Seattle Airport Marriot 3201 South 176th Street Seattle, Washington 98188 USA Phone: 1-206-241-2000 target=”_blank”>here. |
| Website | Rustycon.com |
| Remarks | Rustycon has a focus on literature, science, art, costumes, and gaming. After dark, many fen can be found enjoying the various parties and night time events. Join us as we explore the alternate worlds of the human imagination. |
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| Event | Capclave 2012 |
| Theme | Where reading is not extinct |
| Type | Science Fiction, Fantasy |
| Dates | October 12-14, 2012 |
| Location |
Hilton Washington DC North/Gaithersburg 620 Perry Parkway Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877 USA Tel: [1] 301-977-8900 |
| Website | Capclave.org |
| Remarks | Capclave is a small relaxed literary convention with a program that usually focuses on the short fiction form. Our Guests of Honor and other notable authors, editors, artists, and fans of the short fiction form will explore the creation and enjoyment of short fantasy and science fiction genre stories./a> |
| Event | Balticon 46 |
| Description | A Four Day, 24-hours-a-day Extravaganza! |
| Type | Science Fiction, Fantasy |
| Dates | May 25-28, 2012 |
| Location |
Marriott Hunt Valley Inn 245 Shawan Road Hunt Valley, Maryland USA 2103 Phone: 1-410-785-7000 |
| Website | balticon.org |
| Remarks | Guest of Honor: Jody Lynn Nye Artist Guest of Honor: Jim Odbert Friday Face Time: Meet the Artists Reception. Dancing in the Gears: Steam Punk Ball; “At Attention! All aeronauts, aethernauts, lady and gentleman adventurers, mad scientists, inventors, and other Steampunks and neo-Victorians! Join us at 10 pm Friday night at for a time-traveling formal evening at the Steampunk Ball! Become part of the living clockwork of Victorian and Victorian-inspired set dances and spin madly with your partner to romantic waltzes and lively polkas. 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, computer room and video room. Everything Science Fiction and Fantasy in one huge package.” |
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| Event | Antwerp Convention 2012 |
| Description | The 2nd Antwerp Convention |
| Type | Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Comics, Games, Manga, Movies, Cosplay |
| Dates | May 6, 2012 |
| Location | Antwerp Expo Antwerp Expo | Jan van Rijswijcklaan 191 | 2020 Antwerpen 10am to 5pm |
| Website | Antwerp Convention 2012 |
| Features | “Antwerp Sci-fi, Fantasy and Horror convention is a gathering of fans and creators of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror. Including literature, movies, games, and other media. Join us for a day of interviews, films, games, autographs, manga area, vintage corner, an art show, special events, a fabulous dealers room, conversation, and socializing with people who share your interests! Some of the guests include: Caroline Munro, Carel Struycken, Brian Muir, Erik Kriek” |
| Event | Confluence 2012 |
| Description | The 24th Annual Literary Sci-Fi Convention in Pittsburg |
| Type | Literature, Science Fiction |
| Dates | July 27-29, 2012 |
| Location | Doubletree Hotel Pittsburgh Airport 8402 University Boulevard Moon Township, Pennsylvania 15108 Tel: 1-412-329-1400 |
| Website | Confluence 2012 |
| Features | 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. Guest of Honor and Featured Filk: Seanan McGuire. Special Filk Guest: Martha Sayre. Teen writing workshop, Art Show, Dealer’s Room, Writing Contest. |
| About | 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. To complement the panel discussions, Confluence also has a full slate of art demos by several very accomplished artists, and entertainment items that span the spectrum from poetry readings to filk concerts to the annual farce presented by the Parallax Second Players.” |
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| Event | 2012 Cyphan |
| Theme | Voyage of the Damned |
| Type | Science Fiction and Fantasy |
| Dates | July 27-29, 2012 |
| Location | Hyatt Regency O’Hare 9300 W Bryn Mawr Ave Rosemont, Illinois USA 60018 Phone: 1 847-696-1234 |
| Website | Cyphan.com |
| Features | Cyphan is a multi-genre celebration that is interactive and fan friendly because it is fan run. Literary Guest of Honor: E.E. Knight, author of both the Vampire Earth and the Age of Fire series. LOVE TREK, our speed dating event. In addition to the adult contest we are also having a Costume Contest for our youngest fans. Attendees 13 and younger can enter our Kids Costume Contest which features kid-oriented prizes. At Cyphan we try to make the guest stars as accessible to the fans as possible, and you will find them each at their own table in the dealer hall. Autographs, and photos with your camera will be available for you to take advantage of all weekend long. Imperial Ball Saturday night, dealers, costume contest, dance, gaming and more TBA. |
About | “Cyphan is a science fiction and fantasy convention which is inviting to people of all ages and walks of life. The convention features a family friendly atmosphere as well as separate activities for the 18 and up crowd. If you are a geek, nerd, or even just nerd-curious this is the convention for you!” |
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| Event | First Annual Science Fiction Film Festival |
| Theme | Science-Fiction |
| Type | Seattle Cinerama Presents the First Annual Science Fiction Film Festival |
| Dates | Apr. 19-May 2, 2012 |
| Location |
Seattle Cinerama Theatre 2100 4th Avenue Seattle, Washington USA 98121 Tel: 1(206)448-6680 |
| Website | Seattle Cinerama |
| Remarks | The Festival will have Featured Attractions, such as a showing of “Metropolis” with the Alloy Orchestra, a new 70mm print of “2001″, a new 35mm print of “War of the Worlds”, and new sci-fi displays from the Paul G. Allen collection. Other such titles that will be shown are: “Barbarella”, “Brazil”, “Clockwork Orange”, “Mad Max”, “Forbidden Planet”, “Silent Running”, “Star Trek II” (70mm) and “Tron” (70mm) |
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| Event | Mobicon XV |
| Theme | |
| Type | Science Fiction, Anime, Gaming |
| Dates | May 18-20, 2012 |
| Location |
Ashbury Hotel & Suites 600 W I 65 Service Road South Mobile, Alabama 36608 USA Phone: 1-251-344-8030 Toll Free: 1-800-752-0398 Ashbury Hotel |
| Website | MobiCon XV |
| Remarks | “MOBICON is a not-for-profit organization 501(c)(4) which consists of a Board of Directors and Governors who freely volunteer their time to put on an annual three-day convention for fantasy, science fiction, horror, comic book, anime, and gaming fans.” |
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