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U-Con 2024

The U-Con Gaming Convention is a gathering of gamers and companies from all over. You can meet new people and participate in many different events. We have events that are sure to pique the interest of the most avid gamer, as well as those new to the hobby. We offer a wide variety of role-playing events, as well as many board and war games. We also offer Live Action RPG’s and collectable card game tournaments and events. We are one of the largest gaming conventions in Michigan.

Aside from gaming, we have an exhibitors hall filled with a wide variety of exhibitors selling everything from swords to dice, shirts to games, and a number of other unique and interesting items. And what convention is complete without an auction? Of course we have one!

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AADL Game Con 2024

AADL Game Con combines two popular AADL events from the past few years: Role Playing Game Fest and the 2023 Game Designer Expo.
Game Con is a super-charged gaming extravaganza featuring gaming sessions, presentations, and a Vendor Hall. Gaming sessions will be run all day long, while a schedule of presentations on a variety of topics related to RPGs, game design, and more will be available for attendees to participate in. Check out our Vendor Hall to meet local game designers presenting their work, or find the perfect accessory for your next game night.

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Superhero Comic Book Workshop by Marvel Artist Jerry DeCaire

This 2-hour workshop is a practice and overview of the methodology of “comic-craft.” You’ll learn how to pencil (draw), ink, color and letter your own stories with Marvel artist Jerry DeCaire.

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Ann Arbor Comic Arts Festival 2024

A2CAF 2024 Is On—June 15 & 16!
A2CAF is back and we’re overjoyed to be able to invite the world to join us at the Ann Arbor District Library this June.
You’ll be able to meet dozens of comics creators in Artists Alley, take part in comics-making workshops, cheer on cartoonists in our spectacular drawing competitions, browse and buy books, and if we do our jobs right, fall in love with comics all over again!
And it’s all free!
Leading our guest list will be:
Vera Brosgol (Anya’s Ghost)
Jen Wang (The Prince and the Dressmaker, Stargazing)
James Kolchaka (American Elf, Johnny Boo)
Nathan Hale (Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales)

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Ann Arbor Michigan Pinball Show 2024

The 2024 Ann Arbor pinball show will be Saturday May 4th and Sunday May 5th, 2024. We are also having a VIP party Friday evening May 3rd.

the VFW 2024 Pinball Show is the largest in world (by unique game count.) You will not find a pinball show with a greater number of restored and working pin games available for play any where in the World! And using a registration ticket system keeps people numbers low, so there’s always games to play, with no lines! This will be our tenth year for the VFW showcase.

2024 VFW Pinball Showcase has pin games from 1933 (essentially the start of coin operated pinball), to 1950s “woodrails”, to the 1960s/1970s/1980/1990s all the way to the latest current games of the 2000s and beyond. Every decade, manufacturer and game type is represented at the museum. There are many rare and hard to find games set up and ready to play. All machines are free play, so one entrance ticket allows unlimited play for the day. There’s something for every pinball fan here (we are the one of the largest dedicated pinball facility in North America.) But unlike other pinball museum type facilities, we are here every day working on our machines, making sure they play perfect!

2024 VFW Showcase Dates and Times.
– Saturday May 4th, 2024 – 10am to 6pm
– Sunday May 5th, 2024 – 9am to 5pm
– Friday May 3rd, 2024 – 7pm to 10pm VIP party

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Chaosium Con 2024

A weekend dripping with cosmic horror, essential runes, swashbuckling adventure, and chivalrous quests!

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Halfway To Halloween Expo 2024

Unleash Your Dark Side at the Halfway To Halloween Expo – A Hauntingly Good Time Awaits
Get your costumes ready and mark your calendars because the Halfway To Halloween Expo is back! Join us on Saturday, May 11th, 2024, from 10am to 6pm at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds in Ann Arbor, MI. This spine-tingling indoor event is perfect for all Halloween and horror enthusiasts craving a frightfully unforgettable experience. Step into a realm where nightmares take shape and creativity runs rampant. Our Expo offers an impressive array of costumes, props, decorations, haunt-related items, horror-related goodies, and even one-of-a-kind custom pieces that will leave you spellbound. Whether you’re seeking the perfect ensemble for your next Halloween party or searching for unique decor, props, collectibles to enhance your spooky abode, the Halfway To Halloween Expo has everything you need to elevate your horror game.
But that’s not all! We have more eerie surprises in store for you. Loosen your nerves as you explore our bone-chilling walk-through haunt. Be prepared for the hair-raising thrills and spine-chilling scares that await at every corner. If cars could scream, our hearse car show would send shivers down your spine. Feast your eyes upon the most exquisite collection of these spectral vehicles. And don’t forget to indulge your taste buds with delectable treats from our stellar lineup of food trucks. Coming in costume is encouraged.

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Con Ja Nai XXVIII

Mark your Calendars!!!
Animania is excited to announce Con Ja Nai XXVIII 🥳
Join us on April 6th from Noon to 8PM at the University of Michigan’s Modern Languages Building for a celebration of Animanga and Japanese Culture!
Panels! Anime!! Artists!!! Vendors!!!!! Cosplay Contest!!!!!!
Even a Maid Cafe!!!!!!
We have it all!
Con Ja Nai (CJN) is our annual “not a convention” anime convention. CJN is free and is our way of spreading love for anime and Japanese culture throughout the UofM and greater Ann Arbor community (or even beyond)!
We can’t wait to see you there! We’ll continue to post information about CJN XXVIII as it gets closer so consider following us to stay up to date!

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Penguicon 2024

Penguicon is a not-for-profit, community-run convention for open source software, science fiction, music, gaming, DIY, and more. Panel topics include technology, science, eco/green, literature, costuming, food, gaming (board and video), webcomics, action/adventure, music, film, anime and an after dark event. .This is a big hang out for ALL areas of the geek/nerd community. What better way to meet people who wave the geek/nerd flag? People come to Penguicon to learn about securing their network, and also how to make their own cheese. They learn how to create chiptunes on their gameboy, and come listen to sci-fi. There is also the Maker Market which is like a dealer room except they don’t accept commodities, only thing’s people have designed themselves. If you need a place to recharge, check out the con suite which has free soda and food all week long.
Penguicon is a convention tailored mainly for adults. While kids are welcome, there are no special passes or events for them. Please keep that in mind.

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April Steampunk Meetup at Relish

Earth Day is April 22, and that’s as good a reason as any to have a Steampunk meetup. And don’t we Steampunks want to make the Earth a better place?
This time we will be trying a new meeting place – the Relish restaurant in Ann Arbor. The restaurant is located on the outer circle of Briarwood Mall at State St. and I-94, and is attached to the Kensington Hotel. Join us at Relish for an evening of good friends, good food, and good libations, all with a Steampunk twist.
As always Steampunk garb is suggested but never required.

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