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The 6th Annual Holy Bones Festival

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NOW A 2-DAY EVENT!
Friday 5pm to 9pm
Saturday 11am to 9pm

Join us Friday, October 4th and Saturday, October 5th for the Sixth Annual Holy Bones Festival!
FEATURING:
– Over 80 Local Artisans
– The Holy Bones Drag Hour (A fan favorite with PG-13 Burlesque Performances)
– The return of “Holy Bones After Dark,” an 18+ drag and burlesque show
– Food, Beverage, and Dessert Vendors
– And more!

Parents & Guardians: This event is PG-13 and features art and performances made for enjoyment for mature audiences. Some artwork may contain nudity. Some creations and performances may feature adult language. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Fundraising the Dead since 2019: 100% of the proceeds of ticket and vendor fees support our generous host, the Ypsilanti Performance Space.
Fun fact: This festival runs entirely on solar power!

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The Second Annual Bones and the Bees Artisan Market

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FREE TO ATTEND
Buzzing with Creativity: The Bones & The Bees is Back!
Join us on Friday, September 6th from 5-9 pm at the Ypsilanti Freighthouse for another vibrant celebration of art, craft, and pollinators!
Over 78 talented artists and makers will be showcasing their unique wares, from beautiful jewelry and paintings to handcrafted pottery and delicious treats. It’s the perfect opportunity to find one-of-a-kind treasures and support local talent.
Here’s what you can look forward to:
– A stunning display of art and crafts by over 78 local vendors
– A celebration of honey bees and pollinators
– Free entry for all
In collaboration with First Fridays, Holy Bones is proud to present another exciting artisan market. It’s a chance to discover exceptional art, celebrate local businesses, and spend a delightful evening under the stars.
Spread the word and mark your calendars! We can’t wait to see you there.

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Hot Ghoul Summer Dark Arts Market 2024

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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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U-Con 2024

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The U-Con Gaming Convention is a gathering of gamers and companies from all over. You can meet new people and participate in many different events. We have events that are sure to pique the interest of the most avid gamer, as well as those new to the hobby. We offer a wide variety of role-playing events, as well as many board and war games. We also offer Live Action RPG’s and collectable card game tournaments and events. We are one of the largest gaming conventions in Michigan.

Aside from gaming, we have an exhibitors hall filled with a wide variety of exhibitors selling everything from swords to dice, shirts to games, and a number of other unique and interesting items. And what convention is complete without an auction? Of course we have one!

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Chaosium Con 2024

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A weekend dripping with cosmic horror, essential runes, swashbuckling adventure, and chivalrous quests!

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Motor City Furry Con 2024

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18+
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 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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U-Con 2023

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The U-Con Gaming Convention is a gathering of gamers and companies from all over. You can meet new people and participate in many different events. We have events that are sure to pique the interest of the most avid gamer, as well as those new to the hobby. We offer a wide variety of role-playing events, as well as many board and war games. We also offer Live Action RPG’s and collectable card game tournaments and events. We are one of the largest gaming conventions in Michigan.

Aside from gaming, we have an exhibitors hall filled with a wide variety of exhibitors selling everything from swords to dice, shirts to games, and a number of other unique and interesting items. And what convention is complete without an auction? Of course we have one!

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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.

Chaosium Con 2023

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Play Games. Make friends. Experience Chaosium like never before.
The second Chaosium Con is happening in Ann Arbor, Michigan in April 2023 and it is a full day longer!
Come along for a weekend dripping with cosmic horror, essential runes, swashbuckling adventure, and chivalrous quests!

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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.

Motor City Furry Con 2023

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18+
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!

****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.