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Penguicon 2024

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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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Geek-Stuff Garage Sale Fall 2023

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It’s a free-to-attend, outdoor, flea market where the vendors ONLY have Geek-Stuff! Come shop for action figures, toys, movie memorabilia, comics, video games, board games, and more! Be sure to head inside to check out the fun at The Comic Signal! They’re the most awesome of hosts! Exclamation points!!!

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Glotaku: Gotta Glo Fast Detroit

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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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Cherry Capital Comic Con 2023

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Here are my photos from my trip to the Cherry Capital Comic Con. Enjoy.
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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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Motor City Furry Con 2023

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Motor City Furry Convention is Michigan’s 18+ anthropomorphic appreciation convention, for furries and furry fans alike. We have great panels, board games, video games, events, and so much more. This con is a labor of love and we aim to share that with all our guests. So come experience all the fun!

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Penguicon 2023

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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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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.

Gamers for Giving 2023

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Gamers for Giving is a streaming marathon and LAN party that raises money in support of Gamers Outreach programs. Ticket sales and donations provide entertainment devices to hospitalized children.

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Grand Rapids Comic Con 2022

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Here are my photos from Grand Rapids’ own Comic Con. Enjoy
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Really Cool Comic Con 2023

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Michigan’s Largest Summer Comic Con. Join us at The Dort Financial Event Center in Flint. Over 450 Tables of Anime, Video Games, Toys, Comics, Artists, Cosplayers, and Celebrity Guests.. FREE Parking + Kids age 10 and Under FREE Admission. Video Game Tournament with $5,000 cash for prize money. Cosplay contest with over $1,000 cash and prizes. Free Family events, Star Cars, and interactive photo opportunities.

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