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Midwest Media Expo 2015

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Midwest Media Expo 2015
April 10th-12th

The sister convention to Youmacon. While Youmacon is an anime con, Midwest Media Expo is a popular convention that focuses on the many facets of geek and nerd culture. Are you into animation, comics, sci-fi, video games, table top gaming, role playing, cosplay, tv, film and the internet? Then, this is the convention for you. All in downtown Detroit at the GM Renaissance Center. Mark your calendars.

GM Renaissance Center
100 Renaissance Center
Detroit, MI 48243

Support your local geek/nerd events.
For more info, check out:
http://www.midwestmediaexpo.com/
https://www.facebook.com/MidwestMediaExpo

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Shuto Con 2015

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Shuto Con 2015
March 20th-22nd

Lansing’s annual anime and cosplay convention. It will be held at the Lansing Center and Raddison Hotel. It is important to note that Shuto Con is a SAFE SPACE FOR ALL. Basically, everyone is welcome and free of harassment regardless of their background. Numerous screenings, events and panels await all who attend Shuto Con. Mark it on your calendar..

Lansing Center
111 N. Grand Avenue
Lansing Michigan 48933

Support your local geek/nerd events.
For more info, check out:
http://shutocon.com/
https://www.facebook.com/shutocon

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AlmaCon 2015

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AlmaCon 2015
February 6th-8th

Anime and gaming convention sums up AlmaCon. This con is organized by the Alma College Otaku and Gamers group. 2015 will mark the 5th year anniversary of this relatively new anime convention. The cost of admission: an expensive sum of $0 if you pre-register. Otherwise, it will be $5 at the door. Various screenings, events and panels to choose from. Mark it on your calendar.

Alma College
614 W. Superior St.
Alma, Michigan 48801

Support your local geek/nerd events.
For more info, check out:
http://almaconmi.com/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/AlmaCon/283377051694212

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Youmacon 2014

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Youmacon 2014
October 30th-November 2nd 2014

Detroit’s pioneering and only anime convention. It will run 24hrs straight for close to four days. It starts at 8pm on Thursday and ends on Sunday at 6pm. It will be held at the Cobo Center & the Renaissance Center in downtown Detroit.

Cobo Center
1 Washington Blvd
Detroit, MI 48226

Renaissance Center
100 Renaissance Center
Detroit, MI 48243

Support your local geek/nerd events.
For more info, check out:
http://www.youmacon.com/
https://www.facebook.com/youmacon

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Grand Rapids Comic Con 2014

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Grand Rapids Comic-Con 2014
November 21st – 23rd

Grand Rapids very own comic book convention. This is the second annual event in the history of the Grand Rapids Comic Con. Already bigger in venue and length, this year the 3 day event will be held at the DeltaPlex arena in Grand Rapids. Numerous guests from media and comics will be there.

DeltaPlex Arena
2500 Turner Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49544

Support your local geek/nerd events.
For more info, check out:
http://www.grcomiccon.com/
https://www.facebook.com/GrandRapidsComicCon

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JAFAX

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JAFAX 20

JAFAX AKA Japanese Animation, Film, and Art eXpo.
JAFAX is a 2 day anime convention held every year at the Grand Valley State University campus in Allendale, Michigan. The best thing about this convention is the admission price. FREE. You read that right. It’s free.
Anime screenings, costume shows, vendors, video game room, table top gaming, panels, artist alley and guests are what to expect at this convention.

Support your local geek/nerd events.
For more info, check out:
www.jafax.org
https://www.facebook.com/JAFAX