Geek Culture Conventions
The highlight in this week’s Convention Connection for Week 44 2018 is Rhode Island Comic Con 2018. The event is held from Friday, November 2 through Sunday, November 4 in Providence, Rhode Island. The show features a number of celebrity guests, such as Tim Curry, Kiefer Sutherland, Zachary Levi, David Harbour, Cassandra Peterson (Elvira), and creator guests including Kevin Eastman, Rob Liefeld, and more. The cosplay contest takes place on Sunday afternoon. Programming at Rhode Island Comic Con includes panels, an after-hours 21+ dance party Friday night, gaming, tattoo contest, portfolio reviews for aspiring artists, and the GeekFest Film Festival.
Other Geek Culture Conventions
Tucson Comic Con 2018: Tuscon, Arizona. Friday, November 2 through Sunday, November 4
ComiConway 2018: Conway, Arkansas. Friday, November 2 through Sunday, November 4
Con-Fuzion 2018: Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Saturday, November 3 and Sunday, November 4
Akron Comicon 2018: Akron, Ohio. Saturday, November 3 and Sunday, November 4
Toys & Gaming Conventions
BlizzCon 2018: Anaheim, California. Friday, November 2 and Saturday, November 3
Carnage 2018: Killington, Vermont. Friday, November 2 through Sunday, November 4
Emerald Coast Con 2018: Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Saturday, November 3 and Sunday, November 4
Minefaire 2018: Charleston, South Carolina. Saturday, November 3 and Sunday, November 4
Retro Game Con 2018: Syracuse, New York. Saturday, November 3 and Sunday, November 4
Anime & Asian Culture Conventions
Youmacon 2018: Detroit, Michigan. Thursday, November 1 through Sunday, November 4
Anime NebrasKon 2018: Omaha, Nebraska. Friday, November 2 through Sunday, November 4
Banzaicon 2018: Columbia, South Carolina. Friday, November 2 through Sunday, November 4
NekoCon 2018: Hampton, Virginia. Friday, November 2 through Sunday, November 4
Anime Destiny 2018: Berkeley, California. Sunday, November 4
Special Interest Conventions
World Fantasy Convention 2018: Baltimore, Maryland. Thursday, November 1 through Sunday, November 4
Mouse-Con 2018: Concord, California. Sunday, November 4
International Conventions
Canada
St. Thomas Comic Con 2018: St. Thomas, Ontario. Saturday, November 3
Horror-Rama Toronto 2018: Toronto, Ontario. Saturday, November 3 and Sunday, November 4
United Kingdom
ClexaCon London 2018: London, United Kingdom. Friday, November 2 through Sunday, November 4
Hibanacon 2018: Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. Friday, November 2 through Sunday, November 4
ScotiaCon 2018: Livingston, United Kingdom. Friday, November 2 through Sunday, November 4
Rai Con Winter 2018: Glasgow, United Kingdom. Saturday, November 3
Australia
Supanova Pop Culture Expo – Adelaide 2018: Wayville, South Australia. Friday, November 2 through Sunday, November 4
Europe
Malta Comic Con 2018: Valletta, Malta. Saturday, November 3 and Sunday, November 4
Heading out to a convention this weekend?
We’d love to see your photos (especially your cosplay photos). When you upload your convention photos to social media this weekend, tag @GeekDads on Twitter and GeekDad on Facebook and use #ConConnect. With your permission, we just might share your photos on our social media accounts.
Are you a convention organizer who would like your con featured in an upcoming Convention Connection?
E-mail joey@geekdad.com at least two weeks before the convention’s start date with details you would like shared with our readers. Submission of details does not guarantee that we’ll highlight your convention, but it certainly helps your chances. If you are willing to participate in an online or phone interview promoting your convention, we can arrange an interview no later than one week prior to the convention start date. Audio interviews will be included in future Convention Connections.
Are you a convention organizer who would like your con attended and covered by GeekDad?
E-mail joey@geekdad.com at least two months before the convention’s start date with details. Submission of details does not guarantee that we’ll cover your convention, but it certainly helps your chances. Coverage depends on contributor availability for the convention. If you are willing to assist with travel and lodging for a GeekDad contributor covering your convention, please note that in the e-mail.
Are you a convention organizer who would like to give away entry to your convention (tickets, badges, etc.) on GeekDad?
Contact joey@geekdad.com at least one month before first date with ticket giveaway details. Submission of details does not guarantee that we’ll run a giveaway for entry to your convention, but it certainly helps your chances.
Final Thought
There is no way we can cover every convention every weekend. If there is a convention not covered above that you plan to attend this weekend, feel free to post the name of the convention, dates, location, and link to the convention’s website in the comments below.
