Metro Detroit’s newest Pop Culture Convention Astronomicon heads into its 3rd year!
Check out MIGeekScene’s previous coverage:
2018 Review
Gallery
Ming Chen Interview
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Michigan Comic Con 2019
Michigan Comic Convention is a comic book convention located in Detroit, Michigan, at the Cobo Center. Featured are exhibitors that cater to a wide-spectrum of interests including comic books, magazines, toys, games, Star Wars, Star Trek, anime, manga, cosplay, artwork, sketches and apparel. In addition, a roster of comic industry professionals, and comicdom-related celebrities are in attendance for attendees to meet and greet. As admission is kept reasonable for adults and FREE for children, the Michigan Comic Convention is a family-friendly convention.
Autism Hero Walk 2019
The annual Autism Hero Walk hosts over 6000 attendees at the Detroit Zoo to come together in celebration of and to advocate for their loved ones affected by autism. The free event begins with an inspirational opening ceremony followed by a 1-mile walk and post-event activities, including an autism resource fair with over 50 vendors.
3rd Annual Detroit Festival of Books
Detroit Festival of Books (aka: Detroit Bookfest) will take place at Eastern Market Sheds 5 and 6 in Detroit. FREE entry! Bookfest has been morphing into a signature event for the region and will feature 200 vendors selling BOOKS (ie: used, rare, antiquarian, unusual, ephemera, authors). There will also be vinyl records, comic books, creative arts, vintage board games and more! Food, beer and funk music!
Cosplay Picnic/Beach Meet Up 2019
Cosplay Summer Meet Up is back and this time I’m having Cosplay Picnic/Beach Meet Up. So come dress up as your favorite characters to Cosplay, also wear some Swim Suit, Swimming Trunks and Bikini to go on the beach at Belle Isie Beach in Downtown Detroit, bring some food & some blankets for the picnic and some activities during the picnic.
The Super Run – Northville 2019
The Super Run is a superhero themed event with a competitive 5k and a family friendly fundraising run. Enjoy entertainment and other family activities!
The Super Run – Detroit 2019
The Super Run is a superhero themed event with a competitive 5k and a family friendly fundraising run. Enjoy entertainment and other family activities!
Player One Allspark Album Release Party
It’s official. The release party for Mark Cooper’s new album “The Allspark” is March 2nd at D-Tribute from 7pm to 11pm featuring performances from Dallas Tex Lawson, Mic Jack, The Crimson Alchemist, Savior Monroe, and a Soundproof live beat set from Blizzard.
Astronomicon 2019 Review
I sat down with my friend, Tim aka the Echoside Fiend to discuss our time at the pop culture event, Astronomicon. Was this event better than last year or did it hit the sophomore slump? Check out our pros and cons of this new convention. Place this on in the background and treat it like a podcast.
Twiztid at Astronomicon 2019 (NSFW)
Detroit’s own rap duo Twiztid have been entertaining people with meaningful music for quite some time. They’ve also created their own successful pop culture convention called Astronomicon. I was fortunate to converse with Jamie Madrox and Monoxide during the very busy weekend. Wanna learn about topics such as comedic influences, influential beat makers, and how Astronomicon came about? Then, this is the interview for you. Check it out.