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Wizard World Comic Con is a large scale comic book convention spanning several days, with sales, signings, celebrity appearances, workshops, panels, cosplay, gaming, and more! Various genres, mediums, and forms of media will be catered to and supported. See the website for more information: https://wizardworld.com
Annie Bloom's is celebrating the 5th annual Independent Bookstore Day with a slew of super-cool exclusive books and literary items, plus a scavenger hunt! Here are some of the unique items available on Independent Bookstore Day: Wings of Fire mini flipbook short story by Tui T. Sutherland The Girl Who Drank the Moon (signed with exclusive sticker pack for Bookstore Day) by Kelly Barnhill Women Talking by Miriam Toews (signed with an exclusive Bookstore Day cover) "We Should All be Feminists" (Adiche) zippered pouch "Fight Evil, Read Books" enamel pin Adjustment Day (signed with an exclusive Bookstore Day cover) by Chuck Palahniuk .... and more items available on April 27!
Join tens of thousands of fans as they converge at Wizard World Portland to celebrate the best in pop culture. Wizard World Portland brought to you by the group who produces the most widely attended pop culture tour and has it all - Movies, Comics, Toys, Video Gaming, Games, TV, Anime, Manga, Horror, Wrestling, Original Art, Collectibles & More! SHOW HOURS Friday, January 24, 2020 - 4:00pm – 9:00pm Saturday, January 25, 2020 - 10:00am – 7:00pm Sunday, January 26, 2020 - 10:00am – 4:00pm ADMISSION DETAILS • All Admissions gain entry to Wizard World Portland 2020. • Important: Bring your printed e-Admissions to the event to gain admittance. • Up to 2 Children 10 and under get in FREE when accompanied by a paid adult • Admission will not be refunded. •…
OryCon is Oregon’s premier, fan run, annual science fiction/fantasy convention held in Portland since 1979. After taking our convention online for a mini-con in 2020, we're happy to be in person for Orycon 42, November 12th - 14th, 2021! We are retaining our original theme for OryCon 42 of “Humor, Satire, and Parody in Science Fiction and Fantasy”. With this in mind, we are pleased to announce that memberships are still available at the current rate of $50 until July 15th, 2021, with discounted rates for youth memberships. If you have not already done so, please register at: https://42.orycon.org/registration/ The pricing schedule afterward is as follows: $60 from July 16, 2021 until October 15, 2021 $75 at the door As attendance may be subject to…
Join us for OMSI After Dark: Books & Brews! Find your next favorite book, learn how to get self published and sample local brews. The ultimate night out! Typically the last Wednesday of the month, OMSI After Dark is a 21+ event that gathers local vendors, artisans, and science content for you to enjoy. Get ready to taste test a local brew, catch a show, or try a science demo – all while exploring the museum’s permanent exhibit halls. CURRENT COVID RULES Masks are optional for guests although we still highly encourage you to wear a mask and recommend you wear an N95 or KN95. We are limiting capacity to 1,200 guests. 21+ Only | A valid government issued ID is required for entry for…