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JAFAX 2024

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Japanese Animation, Film, and Art eXpo is Grand Rapids’ longest running anime con.

Check out MIGeekScene’s previous coverage
2019 Gallery
Review

2022 Gallery

Interviews
Samantha Inoue-Harte
Brittney Karbowski
Tyson Rinehart
David Vincent
J Michael Tatum
Clifford Chapin
Justin Briner
Todd Haberkorn
Steve Blum
Luci Christian
Tyson Rinehart 2022

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Magical Realm Fantasy Faire 2024

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The Magical Realm’s quest is to raise money for those in need by producing a family-oriented fantasy faire.

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OHG Mini RPG Con

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Our House Games Mini RPG Con
24+ Hour Mini Convention – $5 to $10 per game played
NOTE: TO SEE THE EVENTS AND BUY A TICKET click on the Ticket link on our Facebook event page – reserve your spot before it fills up!!!
In celebration of Free RPG Day 2023 we will be hosting a mini convention that will start on Friday at 6 pm and run through Saturday at 10 pm. If we get enough interest we will stay open and play throughout the night. If not, we will close at 2 am and re-open at 10 am. ALL PLAYERS WILL RECEIVE SOMETHING FREE FOR PLAYING!
Select “Tickets” to see more about games and times but some of the games featured are: Star Trek, Star Wars, D&D 5E, Power Rangers, Alien RPG, Dungeon Crawl Classics, Pathfinder Society, Hunter (White Wolf), and more to come. If you don’t see the event please check back Monday afternoon.
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Black Panther in Concert June 25th Detroit

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Experience Black Panther in Concert performed by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra through support from the Gilbert Family Foundation. In 2018, Marvel Studios’ Black Panther quickly became a global sensation and cultural phenomenon, showing a new dimension of what Super Hero films could be. Rolling Stone raved, “The film lights up the screen with a full-throttle blast of action and fun. That’s to be expected. But what sneaks up and floors you is the film’s racial conscience and profound, astonishing beauty.” Now you can relive the excitement of T’Challa becoming king and battling Killmonger all while the DSO performs Ludwig Göransson’s Oscar®-winning score live to picture.

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Black Panther in Concert June 23rd Detroit

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Experience Black Panther in Concert performed by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra through support from the Gilbert Family Foundation. In 2018, Marvel Studios’ Black Panther quickly became a global sensation and cultural phenomenon, showing a new dimension of what Super Hero films could be. Rolling Stone raved, “The film lights up the screen with a full-throttle blast of action and fun. That’s to be expected. But what sneaks up and floors you is the film’s racial conscience and profound, astonishing beauty.” Now you can relive the excitement of T’Challa becoming king and battling Killmonger all while the DSO performs Ludwig Göransson’s Oscar®-winning score live to picture.
VIP Experience:
A limited number of VIP experience tickets are available for the Friday, June 23 performance. These tickets grant access to the donor lounge for interactive activities and complimentary appetizers and beverages.

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Dawn of the Collectors Comic & Toy Show Plymouth June 2023

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Metro Detroit’s monthly family-friendly toy and comic show. We’re your destination for great deals on vintage & modern pop culture collectibles!
50 Tables of comics and toys to buy, sell, or trade!
Hourly door prizes!
10am – 3pm $3 admission
Early Bird 9am $10
Kids 12 and under free admission

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Dawn of the Collectors Comic & Toy Show St. Clair Shores June 2023

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Metro Detroit’s monthly family-friendly toy and comic show. We’re your destination for great deals on vintage & modern pop culture collectibles!
50 Tables of comics and toys to buy, sell, or trade!
Hourly door prizes!
10am – 3pm $3 admission
Early Bird 9am $10
Kids 12 and under free admission

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A2Inkubate: Comics Out of Life

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Join us for an Ann Arbor Comic Arts Festival pre-conference for librarians, educators, and cartoonists!

Learn from some of the most talented graphic novelists working today. Whether you’re an aspiring artist or simply curious about the creative process, join us for an afternoon of exploration and enlightenment as we uncover the power of personal narrative in graphic novels.

1:00 pm to 1:50 pm: Comics Out of Life: Writing With Our Own Voices

How does a graphic novelist discover their own truth and find a unique voice to express that truth through their work? What process do cartoonists follow as they sift through their personal histories, open a dialogue with their earlier selves, and engage emotionally-charged events from their pasts?

Author, editor and critic Irene Velentzas moderates a discussion with celebrated comics creators Jen Wang (Stargazing, The Prince and the Dressmaker), Gale Galligan (The Baby-Sitters Club series, Freestyle), and Dan Santat (A First Time for Everything, The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend). They’ll talk about their own creative journeys and the ways life becomes art.

2:00 pm to 2: 50 pm: Comics Out of Life: Conversations With Our Past

How do graphic novelists combine the stories of their lives with the political events that shaped them, and turn those into a compelling narrative? What does it take to reflect on highly personal experiences and connect them to larger societal issues? And how does all of that get reshaped into impactful works of art?

Moderator Raina Telgemeier (Smile, Drama) leads a thought-provoking discussion with Thien Pham (Family Style) and Nate Powell (Save it For Later, the March trilogy). They’ll explore the art of expressing personal stories that never lose sight of their context within the wider forces of the world. (Raina Telgemeier will not be available for signings after the discussion.)

Sponsored by: University of Michigan Library (Computer & Video Game Archive); Ann Arbor District Library; Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum; Kids Read Comics.

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Saginaw-ty An Evening with Kevin Smith

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A writer, comedian, podcaster, and film director, Kevin Smith has written and directed numerous films including Clerks, Chasing Amy, Dogma, Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back, Red State and Tusk. Kevin is the creator of AMC’s Comic Book Men and has authored Silent Bob Speaks, Shootin’ the Sh*t with Kevin Smith, My Boring-Ass Life and most recently Tough Sh*t: Life Advice from a Fat, Lazy Slob Who Did Good. He can be heard daily at smodcast.com, a vast network of podcasts.

An Evening with Kevin Smith is a chance to get up close and personal with the man who brought the world these films.

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NVGO 3 – The Northview Video Game Olympics 2023

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NVGO, (Northview Video Game Olympics), is a fundraiser for the Northview Band Boosters. The event will consist of a variety of tournaments for different video games.

  • Participants are allowed to enter up to two different tournaments.
  • Each participant is guraranteed at least two matches AND an NVGO shirt. Once registered, you will receive an email with a survey to indicate shirt size. If you neglect to do this or you will not receive a shirt.
  • The cost per person is $15, meaning Rocket League 2v2 is $30 per team, Overwatch 3v3 is $45 per team, and Fortnite 2v2 is $30 per team. 
  • There are no hidden processing fees, so the price you see is the price you pay.

The event will take place all day on Saturday, June 17 in the Northview High School, Max Colley Jr. Performing Arts Center, with finals for each tournament projected on the big screen for the audience to see, (due to technical issues, the 2v2 and 3v3 tournaments may or may or may not be projected on the big screen). Admission for audience members is free. Food and beverage will be available for purchase.

We ask that all participants bring their own controller for games on Switch, (Smash and Mario Kart). A controller will be provided for the Tecmo Super Bowl tournament.

Fortnite, Rocket League, and Overwatch will have a selection of consoles available for use, however, most players will likely want to bring in their own setups for these games. If you plan to enter one of these tournaments, please use this link to help us plan accordibgly for scheduling matches: Team Games Survey Link

1st – 3rd place finishers will be honored in a medal ceremony at the end of their tournament. All participants will receive an official NVGO shirt. 

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