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Hot Ghoul Summer Dark Arts Market 2024

SO HOT, YET SO COOL.
Join us for a sweaty installment of our Freighthouse markets series! Hot Ghoul Summer is your ultimate destination for all things weird, wonderful, and wicked. Free entry for all!
Over 70 chillingly talented artists will be showcasing their dark wares. Find unique treasures you won’t see anywhere else, from hauntingly beautiful paintings to delightful & frightful treats, and creepy-cute creations.
Calling all dark arts enthusiasts, oddity collectors, and the simply curious! This is your chance to embrace the spooky side of summer and support local artists with a penchant for the peculiar.
THIS EVENT IS PG-13.
Note to parents & guardians: Artists may have items featuring adult language and themes. Please plan accordingly!

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Crawl out through the Fallout 2024

Crawl out through the Fallout is a 3 day open world festival style event and flea market and more.
This is a immersive festival not a larp there will be no set factions only the ones you make.
some staff will have missions available for those wanting to get in some airsoft action out in the wilds.
Player are also encouraged to set up a booth and bring any thing they wish to sell at the event.
we are hoping to make this a yearly event..
we are hoping to have some entertainment as well, movies, possibly live music, If you know anyone who is a entertainer who want to put something on please contact us.
so come on out and sling some bbs, sell or buy some stuff, eat, drink and party in the waste!

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JAFAX 2025

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

Check out MIGeekScene’s previous coverage
2019 Gallery
Review

2022 Gallery

2023 Gallery

2024 Gallery
2024 Review

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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Funko Pop, Pokemon, Toy & Collectibles Show August 2024

Monthly funko pop, Pokémon and toy show in Royal Oak, Michigan.
Show Hours 10am-4pm
Door Prizes throughout the day
Admission $3
Kids 12 and under free

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Funko Pop, Pokemon, Toy & Collectibles Show July 2024

Monthly funko pop, Pokémon and toy show in Royal Oak, Michigan.
Show Hours 10am-4pm
Door Prizes throughout the day
Admission $3
Kids 12 and under free

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WASTE – Summers End 9

Summers End 9
End of summer battle for the waste.
come on out and sling some bbs, eat, drink and party in the waste!
WASTE is a free form player driven airsoft event where the game is driven based on the players actions. Making allies and enemies, doing trade among players, joining or creating factions etc…
Scenario:
The settlement of Nukamonga needs your help! The area has been invaded by wasteland raiders and other factions fighting over resources and control of the town and the surrounding area. Choose a side or survive on your own.
NO OUTSIDE AMMO, ALL AMMO PROVIDED BY EVENT STAFF, YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BRING YOUR OWN TO USE! * All ammo is controlled and distributed by the in game merchants. -There will be several different bb weights available in game. 0.20, 0.28, and 0.40 *If players wish to bring and use their preferred bb brand and weight, they can turn them into the staff where they will be marked with your name and available through the main merchant in game.
NO OUTSIDE BOTTLE CAPS, ALL BOTTLE CAPS PROVIDED BY EVENT STAFF, YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BRING YOUR OWN TO USE! ** Bottle caps are the currency of the Waste. They are used to buy in game ammo and goods, use to make deals and obtain info or gamble in the casino with.
** players may bring and donate Bottle caps or Ammo to the event and will receive bonus starter caps or ammo.
Location – 5954 Hillman Rd Six Lakes Mi
Ages 10+
(players under 13 must be accompanied by an adult)
(players under 18 must have a parent or guardian sign the event waiver)
Admission Fee :
2 day pass-
$50 at the gate
$45 Prepay
1 day pass-
$25 at the gate, cash only.
walk on only, no prepay
Free Camping
Kit included with Fee
10 Bottle caps *
100 rds of Bio bbs
raffle ticket
Schedule:
Friday Sept 13th
1:00pm – gates open for pre camping, registration, waiver, weapons check,
Saturday Sept 14th
9:00am-11:00am: Check In (registration, waiver signing, weapons check, Rule Overview.)
11:00am – Game Start
3-4pm – Lunch break
8pm – Main Game end
9:00pm – night game
Sunday Sept 15th
11:00am – Game start
2:00pm – Final Battle
3:00pm : Game Rap Up ( Player reports, Bottle cap & Loot tally, Clean up)

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Cosplay At The Zoo Part 3

Cosplay At The Zoo Meetup is back.
We will meet up at The Detroit Zoo from 11am to 5pm for see the Animals. Come dress up in Cosplay but wear something cool in the hot weather and the kids will be there. Bring some friends, Foods/Waters/Snacks and we are going to have some fun.
The Ticket will be $19.

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Lantern LARP-August-September 2024 Event

This will be the 3rd event of the 2024 Lantern LARP Season! Please come out and have a good time with us as we delve into this newfound world and continue our LARP Journey together. As always your first event is free. Otherwise the cost of the event is $35.

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Pillage the Village Pirate Fest

Enjoy the experience of the high seas from the comfort of our village.
Games, music, and plenty of pirates!
In cooperation with Holland Community Theater.

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Comic Geek Out 2024

Discover your inner hero at the library’s annual comic event. Celebrate the comic books you love and geek out on your favorite fandom. Join us for hands-on activities, snacks, free books, a comic workshop, and other fun events designed for all ages.

Attendees can take home a free 2024 Comic Geek Out poster designed by Cody Coppernoll and enjoy free snacks and refreshments while supplies last. Events take place both indoors and outside at the Yankee Clipper Branch. All activities will be moved indoors in case of inclement weather.

Enjoy a Q&A with voice actor Jason Liebrecht.
Liebrecht voices a number of English versions of Japanese anime series and video games including; Dragon Ball Z, Attack on Titan, and My Hero Academia. Explore what it is like to work as a voice actor, learn about Jason Liebrecht’s favorite voice work, and get an autograph.

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