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Thunder-Con 2023

Laser sword academy, makeup demonstration, art, cosplay displays, and vendors.

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Ann Arbor Comic Arts Festival 2023

A2CAF 2023 Is On—June 10 & 11!
A2CAF is back for our first full-weekend show since 2019 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:
• Gale Galligan (Freestyle, The Baby-Sitters Club)
• Nate Powell (March, Save It for Later)
• Dan Santat (The Aquanaut, A First Time for Everything)
• Jen Wang (The Prince and the Dressmaker, Stargazing)

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Kingdom of Northlands – Summer Skirmish

The Kingdom of Northlands is proud to present:
SUMMER SKIRMISH! You asked for it, so here it is!
Weapons check at 10-12 am
Pick up battles by 12 pm
Scenario battles 12:30 pm
Heralded battles end 5:00
Cost: $10

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FrankenFest Port Huron

Abnormal art and monstrous creations brought to life… FrankenFest features mad, magical and mystical artwork from the area’s most intriguing vendors stitched together with a showcase of literary guests, haunt aficionados and paranormal experts. Experience the electrifying attractions, monstrous exhibits and inspiring artwork as FrankenFest makes its debut at Michigan’s oldest lighthouse – Fort Gratiot.

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Capital City Comic Con 2023

Capital City Comic Con is greater Lansing’s premiere comic convention, committed to providing the best exhibition of Comics, Collectibles & Creators in Greater Lansing.

Check out MIGeekScene’s previous coverage
Gallery
Justine Dillenbeck Interview

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6th Annual Detroit Festival of Books!

6th Annual Detroit Festival of Books (aka: Detroit Bookfest)! FREE!

Our 6th Annual Detroit Bookfest will feature vendors selling BOOKS (ie: used, rare, antiquarian, unusual, ephemera, authors, etc).
They will also be selling vinyl records, comic books, creative arts, vintage board games and more!
Entry is FREE!
Food, beer & DJ Seven Whales will be bringing the funk music.
Our # 1 priority is health, safety, community wellness. Safety protocols and guidelines will be followed. There will be several hand sanitizer stations and the restrooms will be regularly deep cleaned.

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Detroit Oddities & Curiosities Expo 2023

The Oddities & Curiosities Expo showcases hand selected vendors, dealers, artists and small businesses with all things weird. You’ll find items such as: taxidermy, preserved specimens, original artwork, horror/halloween inspired pieces, antiques, handcrafted oddities, quack medical devices, creepy clothing, odd jewelry, skulls/bones, funeral collectibles & much more. We truly have something weird for everyone at our shows. All items you see at our shows are legal to own and sustainably sourced.
The O&C Expo provides a safe place for anyone to come and discover new artists, meet new friends and be surrounded by an amazing community of like-minded people. We pride ourselves in being a completely “DIY” ran show from start to finish. We find so much joy in being able to provide a place where you can feel at home surrounded by others that share the same interests.
We are the first and original traveling event exclusively showcasing oddities vendors and dark artists in the country. We are a one of a kind event and the first to do what we specialize in. We take tremendous pride in this and hope to gain your support along the way.

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High Seas Hi-Jinks at The Mid-Michigan Renaissance Festival 2023

Pirates and Belly Dancers – two of the most popular groups at a renaissance festival – are gathered together for our final weekend of the season. Whether you sail on salt water or fresh, you’re welcome to berth in our village and tavern.

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When Worlds Collide at The Mid-Michigan Renaissance Festival 2023

Take a bag of Renaissance, a dash of Steampunk, a drizzle of Cosplay, a pinch of Fairytales, a little of this and that, toss in imagination to taste and simmer all year… BAM! A complex taste of the amazing, the breathtaking, and the fantastical that will leave you coming back for seconds! See what happens when you bring these amazing universes together. Worlds collide in the Enchanted Forest!

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Pillage The Village at The Mid-Michigan Renaissance Festival 2023

The village shall be pillaged by Rovers, Celts, and Vikings! Come enjoy the charm of the Emerald Isle, the majesty of Scottish Highlands, and the adventure of the North Sea. Whether you be a leprechaun or a Viking, you’ll be welcome in the Enchanted Forest.

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