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Scallywag Music Festival 2024

18+
Ahoy me harties! Get Ready to Party Like a Pirate at Scallywag Music Festival! Set your sails to make camp in the barracks o’ the Black River Fairgrounds. Prepare yer hooks and peg legs for a right good time, as we be celebratin’ with thumping beats of dubstep and riddim to keep your timbers shivering. Mark yer maps for festivities Saturday August 10th. Gates swing open at the bell o’ one, and thar’ll be tunes and grog startin’ at four bells in the afternoon watch. Prepare to plunder & mosh the dancefloors. 18+ entry so you can party like a pirate without any scurvy landlubbers. Wristbands will be granted to carousers +21.
This be a Leave No Trace event, so respect the code, ye rapscallions, and leave the surroundin’ villages and landlubbers be.
The main stage sits on 18 acres o’ open air – with a 60 foot movie screen, prime campin’ spots by the stage for early birds, riverside views, starry skies at night, thunderin’ sounds, lights, and lasers. Grub will be served up by vendors near the concessions buildin.
Follow yer compass merely two hours north o’ Detroit where X marks the spot to celbrate ye opening of ‘The Pearl’! We drop anchor at the Black River Fairgrounds, home o’ the historic Hi-Way Drive-In, located at 2778 E Sanilac Rd in Carsonville. So don ye pirate hats, and we’ll be seein’ ye scallywags on August 10th! ARRRRRGG!

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7th Annual Detroit Festival of Books!

7th Annual Detroit Festival of Books (aka: Detroit Bookfest)! FREE!
Sunday, July 21, 2024
10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Eastern Market
Shed 5
2934 Russell Street
Detroit, Michigan
Entry is FREE!
Our 7th Annual Detroit Bookfest will feature vendors selling……you guessed it……BOOKS!
Books of all sorts: used, rare, antiquarian, unusual, ephemera, authors, etc.
Vendors 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.

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Glotaku: Nerdcore + Nujabeats Cosplay Rave

18+
Get ready to blossom into spring with Glotaku’s latest theme: Nerdcore + Nujabeats (Cosplay Rave)
Dive into the world of Samurai Champloo and the melodic beats of Nujabes in a night that seamlessly blends Nerdcore and anime vibes. Here’s what we have in store for you:
Beat Showcase + Open Mic Cypher
Double headlining Nerdcore acts: Crazy8TheGreat + Mark Cooper
Anime + Video Game Music Rave DJ sets from Obi-Wan Shinobi + friends
Cosplay Exhibition (with prizes)
Vendors to satisfy all your otaku cravings
Don’t miss out on the fusion of Nerdcore and Nujabeats, creating a rhythm that’ll resonate through the anime and gaming community. Grab your tickets, and let’s make memories together!

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Michigan Nordic Fire Festival 2024

The Michigan Nordic Fire Festival was created in 2016 to celebrate winter, fire, family and fun. As the days start to get longer and days start to warm, we created an opportunity to get outside, throw spears, and try some of the wonderful beers and meads produced in the area.

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2017 Photo Gallery
2019 Photo Gallery
2020 Photo Gallery

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Steampunk on the Bricks

Art 634 is proud to present, – A steampunk themed festival of the arts. This unique event experience includes live music, art show, vendors, performers, panels, cash bar, food trucks, and more!

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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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Glotaku: Gotta Glo Fast Detroit

Mark your calendars for an electrifying night of music, gaming, and cosplay as we celebrate our 1-year anniversary with Glotaku: Gotta Glo Fast on July 1st, 2023, at The High Dive! This year, we’re bringing the iconic Sonic the Hedgehog theme to life for an unforgettable rave experience.
Prepare to be blown away by our incredible lineup of artists who will be bringing the house down with their unique styles. Get ready to groove to the nerdy beats and hip-hop vibes of Axl Urameshi, immerse yourself in the multigenre VGM and Anison melodies of Mesmerist, and let the club and Anison music of Obi-Wan Shinobi take you on a sonic journey. And that’s not all! EMCat will be delivering mind-blowing VGM, hardcore, and J-core tunes that will keep you dancing all night long.
But that’s just the beginning! Throughout the event, we’ll have a range of activities to keep you entertained. Challenge your friends to intense Beyblade battles, test your gaming skills in the Sonic Adventure 2 Battle Tournament, and unleash your creativity in our epic cosplay contest. Plus, indulge in some retail therapy with our carefully selected vendors offering an array of anime and gaming merchandise.
Stay tuned as we unveil the featured cosplayers who will be gracing our event with their incredible costumes and artistry.
Join us at Glotaku: Gotta Glo Fast and let’s create a night of unforgettable memories together!

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Michigan Renaissance Festival 2023

Take a time-travel adventure into the 16th century at the annual Michigan Renaissance Festival! Join our Queen Elizabeth in a jubilee! Inside our turreted gates, visitors enjoy the sights and sounds of a 17-acre village, complete with building reproductions of Renaissance shops, taverns and a magnificent castle. Continuous entertainment takes place on the streets and on 17 themed stages; featuring full-contact armored jousting, comedy and theater shows, music, games, people-powered rides and so much more! Fabulous food and more than 300 artisans displaying their gallery-quality works complete the experience!

Check out MIGeekScene’s previous coverage
2018 Galleries
Part 1
Part 2

2019 Gallery

Interviews
Queen Elizabeth
Washing Well Wenches
Ded Bob
Splattertime Players
Harmless T Jesterson
The Rogue Blades
The Amazing Flec
Knotty Nauticals

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While MIGeekScene does its best to ensure the accuracy of the listings, event details may be changed, events may be postponed, or cancelled without notice. Please confirm with the organizer before making any plans. MIGeekScene is not responsible for events changing, postponing, or canceling.

Michigan Renaissance Festival 2023

Take a time-travel adventure into the 16th century at the annual Michigan Renaissance Festival! Join our Queen Elizabeth in a jubilee! Inside our turreted gates, visitors enjoy the sights and sounds of a 17-acre village, complete with building reproductions of Renaissance shops, taverns and a magnificent castle. Continuous entertainment takes place on the streets and on 17 themed stages; featuring full-contact armored jousting, comedy and theater shows, music, games, people-powered rides and so much more! Fabulous food and more than 300 artisans displaying their gallery-quality works complete the experience!

Check out MIGeekScene’s previous coverage
2018 Galleries
Part 1
Part 2

2019 Gallery

Interviews
Queen Elizabeth
Washing Well Wenches
Ded Bob
Splattertime Players
Harmless T Jesterson
The Rogue Blades
The Amazing Flec
Knotty Nauticals

****Disclaimer****
While MIGeekScene does its best to ensure the accuracy of the listings, event details may be changed, events may be postponed, or cancelled without notice. Please confirm with the organizer before making any plans. MIGeekScene is not responsible for events changing, postponing, or canceling.

Michigan Renaissance Festival 2023

Take a time-travel adventure into the 16th century at the annual Michigan Renaissance Festival! Join our Queen Elizabeth in a jubilee! Inside our turreted gates, visitors enjoy the sights and sounds of a 17-acre village, complete with building reproductions of Renaissance shops, taverns and a magnificent castle. Continuous entertainment takes place on the streets and on 17 themed stages; featuring full-contact armored jousting, comedy and theater shows, music, games, people-powered rides and so much more! Fabulous food and more than 300 artisans displaying their gallery-quality works complete the experience!

Check out MIGeekScene’s previous coverage
2018 Galleries
Part 1
Part 2

2019 Gallery

Interviews
Queen Elizabeth
Washing Well Wenches
Ded Bob
Splattertime Players
Harmless T Jesterson
The Rogue Blades
The Amazing Flec
Knotty Nauticals

****Disclaimer****
While MIGeekScene does its best to ensure the accuracy of the listings, event details may be changed, events may be postponed, or cancelled without notice. Please confirm with the organizer before making any plans. MIGeekScene is not responsible for events changing, postponing, or canceling.