Journey Together Trade, Play, Tournament Day
Mar
28

Journey Together Trade, Play, Tournament Day

Our next Pokemon Trade, Play, & Tournament Day!

2066 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647

March 29, 2025
Trade & Play:
1:00-4:00 PM
Tournament:
3:00-6:00 PM

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Entry Fee:
Free
Format: Standard Swiss Style
Prizes:
Top 2 players will receive packs; the larger the amount of players, the larger the prize
What To Bring: 1) Your Player ID number. Click here if you need to set up a Player ID.
Otherwise, we will have a form you can fill out in-person
2) Your deck! If you do not have your own deck, we will have a limited amount
of rental decks available for you to borrow for the tournament

If you want to learn how to play the game prior to entering the tournament, you can show up as early as 1:00 pm.

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Planet Comicon
Mar
21
to Mar 23

Planet Comicon

Kansas City Convention Center
March 21-23, 2025
Booth 2817 w/Alien Entertainment + Doctor Who Store


The largest comic book and pop culture convention not just in the Kansas City area, but within this entire region of the Midwest. At the core of Planet Comicon Kansas City is our commitment to provide a safe and welcoming venue where fans may enjoy their particular niche of fandom without judgment. Planet has always made it a priority to be inclusive. No matter what fandom you celebrate, everyone is welcome at our event.

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Logan Arch League Pokemon TCG Tournament
Mar
15

Logan Arch League Pokemon TCG Tournament

Our next Pokemon TCG tournament at the store!

2066 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647

March 15, 2025
3:00-6:00 PM

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Entry Fee:
Free
Format: Standard Swiss Style
Prizes:
Top 2 players will receive packs; the larger the amount of players, the larger the prize
What To Bring: 1) Your Player ID number. Click here if you need to set up a Player ID.
Otherwise, we will have a form you can fill out in-person
2) Your deck! If you do not have your own deck, we will have a limited amount
of rental decks available for you to borrow for the tournament

If you want to learn how to play the game prior to entering the tournament, you can show up as early as 1:00 pm.

MORE INFO HERE

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Indiana Comic Con
Mar
14
to Mar 16

Indiana Comic Con

Indiana Convention Center
March 14-16, 2025
Booth 542


Indianapolis’ largest, true comic convention. Featured are exhibitors that cater to a wide-spectrum of interests including comic books, magazines, toys, games, Star Wars, Star Trek, anime, manga, cosplay, artwork, sketches and apparel. In addition, a roster of comic industry professionals, and comicdom-related celebrities are in attendance for attendees to meet and greet.

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Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook for more info before and during the event!

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Emerald City comic Con
Mar
6
to Mar 9

Emerald City comic Con

Seattle Convention Center
Seattle, WA
March 6-9, 2025
Booth 10619


The destination comic and pop culture show for the Pacific Northwest. ECCC delivers the best that the comics and pop culture industry has to offer directly from the creators and celebrities themselves, while bringing super fans exactly what they crave: interaction with quality content and guests and an inclusive space to celebrate their fandom.

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Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook for more info before and during the event!

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Pokemon Trade, Play, and Tournament Day
Feb
22

Pokemon Trade, Play, and Tournament Day

Saturday, February 22nd | 2066 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL (Our Store)

Our next Pokemon TCG Trade Day comes with a bonus event - our first official tournament!

Stop by this Saturday, February 22nd, from 1-3 pm to trade and play with friends and community members, and stay from 3-6 pm for our introductory tournament event.

There is no fee to enter this tournament, and prizes will be given to our winner(s). Freebies will also be given out at our earlier trade and play session.

MORE INFO + SIGN UP

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Megacon
Feb
6
to Feb 9

Megacon

Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, FL
February 6-10, 2025
Booth TBA


If you're into comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, gaming, or cosplay, come share their playground. You'll feel out of this world – and right at home. Find your fandom family at Megacon in Orlando!

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Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook for more info before and during the event!

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Fan Expo New Orleans
Jan
10
to Jan 12

Fan Expo New Orleans

  • 900 Convention Center Boulevard New Orleans, LA, 70130 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
New Orleans, LA
January 10-12, 2025
Booth 1215

If you're into comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, gaming, or cosplay, come share their playground. You'll feel out of this world – and right at home. Find your fandom family at FAN EXPO New Orleans.

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Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook for more info before and during the event!

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Chicago TARDIS
Nov
29
to Dec 1

Chicago TARDIS

Westin Chicago Lombard
Lombard, IL
November 29 - December 1, 2024

Join us for the 25th year of the Midwest's largest by fans, for fans Doctor Who event!

Our guests include Annette Badland, Jan Chappell, Brian Croucher, Jason Haigh-Ellery, Frazer Hines, Sally Knyvette, Jo Martin, Sylvester McCoy, Paul McGann, Sonny McGann, Sadie Miller, and Wendy Padbury with more TBA.

Your weekend will include three (or more) tracks of programming, actor and behind-the-scenes people from the worlds of Doctor Who, Masquerade, Chronological Cavalcade, Camp Time Lord kids programming, the famous Britrock Karaoke Party, the Don't Blink Dance Party, lots of audience participation events, dealers room, fun and friendship.

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Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook for more info before and during the event!

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Pokemon Card Trade Day
Nov
16

Pokemon Card Trade Day

Come by post-Surging Sparks release (11/08), and trade cards or play informal games with your friends!

Logan Arch
2066 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL

1-4 pm

We'll also have freebies for anyone who joins us!

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How to Celebrate Your Fandom Book Signing
Nov
2

How to Celebrate Your Fandom Book Signing

2066 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL
(Our store!)

Join us for a book signing event celebrating the release of the new book, 'HOW TO CELEBRATE YOUR FANDOM'! Meet the authors and get your book signed in person.

Authors Libby Shea, Nicholas Seidler, Robert Warnock, and Steven Warren Hill present a book for anyone who wants to learn how to grow as a fan! This book also contains interviews with fans from 5 to 101 years old, who tell their stories and share how they participate in their hobbies.

Fandoms build friendships and communities through many
engaging activities. With the help of this book, you can learn new ways to enjoy being a fan. The book is great for all ages but is mainly aimed at 8- to 15-year-olds who are often first becoming fans of all interest areas - from sci-fi and fantasy, to sports, to dance, to arts and crafts, and more!

Learn more about the book at zepopublishing.com.

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Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook for more info before and during the event!

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NYCC 2025
Oct
17
to Oct 20

NYCC 2025

Javits Center, New York, NY
October 17-20, 2024
Booth 2777 w/The Colorful Geek

New York Comic Con (NYCC) is the biggest comic and pop culture event on the East Coast. From meeting celebrities, to surprise appearances, to comic creators from every corner of the globe, to the top anime, cosplay, and gaming stars … it’s always one hell of a 4-day weekend.

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Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook for more info before and during the event!

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Wicker Park Fest
Jul
26
to Jul 28

Wicker Park Fest

Wicker Park, Chicago
July 26-28, 2024
Booth 113

As one of Chicago’s most anticipated summer festivals, and dubbed "Chicago's Best Street Festival of the Summer " by the Chicago Tribune, Wicker Park Fest is one of Chicago’s top-drawing festivals. Building on the area’s unique character, the weekend celebrates the neighborhood with eclectic music, great local food, arts and crafts, and retail vendors.

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Ravenswood on Tap
Jul
20
to Jul 21

Ravenswood on Tap

Malt Row in the Ravenswood neighborhood of Chicago
July 20th and 21st

Enjoy beers from Malt Row breweries, KOVAL Distillery cocktails, special tappings, incredible live music, delicious street food, local artists and artisans, axe-throwing, and more!

Booth number TBA.
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Logan Square Arts Festival
Jun
28
to Jun 30

Logan Square Arts Festival

At the Centennial Monument in the heart of Logan Square.
June 28-30, 2024

The Logan Square Arts Festival is a three-day celebration of the diversity and vitality of the neighborhood taking place on the first official weekend of the summer.

Booth number TBA.
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Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook for more info before and during the event!

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Pokemon Card Trading Day
May
25

Pokemon Card Trading Day

At our store!
2066 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL

Saturday, May 25th from 1-4 pm.

Space will be first come, first served.

All ages are welcome, but anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

More info TBA!

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Motor City Comic Con
May
17
to May 19

Motor City Comic Con

May 17-19, 2024
Booth 1115 w/Alien Entertainment

Suburban Collection Showplace | Novi, MI

Motor City Comic Con is dedicated to fostering a vibrant community that embraces the diverse worlds of comics, movies, TV shows, gaming, and more. The event brings together a melting pot of fans and industry professionals who share a common passion for the rich tapestry of pop culture.

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Anime Central
May
17
to May 19

Anime Central

May 17-19, 2024
Booth 624

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center | Rosemont, IL

Anime Central (ACen) is the largest anime, manga, and Japanese popular culture convention in Chicago and the Midwest. As part of its mission, ACen brings fans together with guests from the Japanese and US sectors of the anime and manga industry, as well as gaming, cinema, and Asian culture personalities.

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