After a long pandemic-related hiatus, Southern California is getting back into the swing of things when it comes to pop culture events. This fall and winter are jammed-packed with all kinds of back-to-back comic book conventions and geeky events.
Bakersfield 13th Annual Comic Con – November 20-21, 2021
Happening on November 20th and 21st, the 13th annual Bakersfield Comic Con will take place at the Kern County Fairgrounds in Bakersfield, CA. The event will feature an Exhibitor room, Fantasy Faire, a costume contest, and special guest and comic book creators.
For tickets and more information visit: https://bakersfieldcomiccon.com/
Comic-Con Special Edition – November 26-28, 2021
Comic-Con International, the original and gold standard of comic book conventions returns this Thanksgiving weekend with a Special Edition version of their main event. Comic- Con Special Edition will take place from November 26th to the 28th at the San Diego Convention center. According to their website, Comic-Con Special Edition is not intended to be the large gathering reflective of their usual summer event.
With current COVID-19 restrictions and guidelines, this event will be reduced in attendance, shorter in the number of days, and purposefully smaller in scope, this convention is meant to be a more intimate gathering while still evoking the fun community feeling Comic-Con is known for, including great exhibits, programs, cosplay, gaming, and other events, but also addressing the desire from fans to have an in-person show.
Weekend Badges are available here https://comic-con.configio.com/pd/530/comic-con-special-edition
L.A. Comic Con – December 3-5, 2021
Beginning December 3rd to the 5th, L.A. Comic Con, L.A.’s largest event for comics, gaming, sci-fi, and pop culture, returns to full-scale in-person events.
In 2019, over 123,000 fans attended L.A. Comic Con for celebrity panels, autograph signings, activations, comics, cosplay, and pop culture fanfare. The event plays host to 800+ diverse artists and vendors, selling comics, collectibles, art, toys, apparel, and everything in-between. This year, attendees will get up close and personal with some of the biggest and best names in the entertainment industry with a handpicked selection of panels, events, special exhibits, and meet and greet opportunities.
Special guests include Zachary Levi, Ming-Na Wen, Giancarlo Esposito, Bruce Campbell, Nichelle Nichols, Tom Kenny, Tom Welling, and many more.
For more info on L.A. Comic Con, please visit: https://www.comicconla.
Anime Pasadena – December 11-12, 2021
Anime Pasadena is back for its third year! Taking place Saturday, December 11th, and Sunday, December 12th, Anime Pasadena 2021 will be held at the Pasadena Convention Center. Here are some things you need to know and what to expect to have the best experience.
What you need to know before you head to Anime Pasadena 2021
Season’s Screaming December 17-19th, 2021
Tickets are now on sale for Season’s Screamings, the spooky holiday treat served up by the team at Midsummer Scream, the world’s largest Halloween and horror convention!
Making its debut for the first time at the Pasadena Convention Center December 17th – 19th, 2021, Season’s Screamings will showcase more than 200 sinister vendors and artisans, the dark and foreboding Hall of Yuletide Spirits where haunters from across the Southland have whipped up a ghoulish assortment of mini attractions and displays, live (to use the term loosely) entertainment, and a dedicated stage where panels and presentations will be held throughout the event’s three-day celebration.
Tickets can be purchased at midsummerscream.org/seasons-screamings , including single day or weekend passes.
Comic Con Revolution – December 18-19, 2021
Comic Con Revolution Ontario is returning to the Ontario Convention Center. This Southern California convention will take place on December 18th and 19th, 2021. The convention was founded on the simple principle of celebrating comics and the creative arts. Announced guests for Comic-Con Revolution include Darby Allin, Karl Altstaetter, Ani-Mia, David Baron, Ethen Beavers, Corina Boettger, Brian Cage, Maria Canals-Barrera, and many more.
You can purchase tickets here https://www.showclix.com/event/ccront-2021.
Animé Los Angeles 17 – January 6-9, 2022
Animé Los Angeles 17 will now be held January 6 – 9, 2022 at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, California. The event features live programming, panels, special guests, a masquerade, formal dance, fashion show, entertainment lounge, dance battles, cosplay chess, and much more.
In addition, the Fashion After Dark (18+) is returning for its third year! We’re showing our flirty and sexy side after dark, with a Victoria’s Secret-Esque fashion show.
Buy tickets and find out more at https://animelosangeles.org/
Anime Impulse – January 15 -16, 2022
ANIME IMPULSE is an exciting event fusing the world of Anime and Video Games. The event will highlight appearances from celebrities, special guests, eSports, panels, cosplay, VIP parties, vendors, artist alleys, delicious food, treats, and the cutest (kawaii) fashion from our runway stage!
The goal for this event is to provide casual fans and otakus to have a venue to gather and indulge in fandom. To meet like-minded people and motivate creativity within the community. Don’t forget, a pass at ANIME IMPULSE, grants you access to Asian American Expo!
For more information and to buy tickets go to https://www.animeimpulse.com/
Long Beach Comic Expo February 12-13, 2022
Long Beach Comic Expo is an annual event held at the Long Beach Convention Center. It is a celebration of comic books and pop culture that showcases the exceptional works of talented writers, artists, illustrators, and creators of all types of pop culture.
At Long Beach Comic Expo you’ll find exhibitors promoting and selling all types of related products, as well as entertaining and educational programs, guest signings, and meet & greet sessions with celebrities.
For more specific information about the show, please check out https://longbeachcomicexpo.com/
Gallifrey One – February 18-20, 2022
Gallifrey One is the world’s largest and longest-running annual Doctor Who fan convention. A fully non-profit event founded in 1989 by active fans in local Los Angeles science fiction fandom, Gallifrey One Conventions has run events annually since 1990. Taking place every February over Presidents’ Day Weekend at the Marriott Los Angeles Airport Hotel, the next annual convention.
For more information on Gallifrey One, you can visit their website at http://www.gallifreyone.com/ or find them on social media on Twitter or on Facebook.
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