Pokémon Official TCG Tournament (and Trade) Day
Saturday, April 26th
1:00-6:00 pm
2066 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
Play in an official Pokémon League TCG tournament and/or trade with fellow community members!
Trading is open to everyone who wants to stop in, show off their collection, and maybe finish that chase.
Play in the tournament if you’re already in the League, or for those who want to join in for the first time! We invite new players to arrive an hour earlier than the start time of the tournament if you’d like to learn how to play the game.
MORE INFO ON OFFICIAL LEAGUE SITE
Pokémon official TCG Tournament Night
Wednesday, April 16th
5:00-8:00 pm
2066 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
Our next official Pokémon TCG Tournament day (night)!
The store will be open extended hours for players already in the League or for those who want to join in for the first time! We invite new players to arrive an hour earlier than the start time of the tournament if you’d like to learn how to play the game.
Don’t want to play? Feel free to stop by if you’d just like to trade or invite friends/family.
MORE INFO ON OFFICIAL LEAGUE SITE
C2E2
McCormick Place | Chicago, IL
April 11-13, 2025
Booth 977
C2E2 brings 3 days full of panels across all fandoms, 400+ exhibitors on the Show Floor from brands large and small, 500+ creators in Artist Alley, and 25 authors to Writers Block. There’s a lot to see!
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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.
MORE INFO
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
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
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.
Follow our Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook for more info before and during the event!
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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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
Gallifrey One
LAX Marriott
Los Angeles, CA
February 14-16, 2025
In tables in Vendor Room w/Alien Entertainment
The largest gathering of Doctor Who fans in North America!
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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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Prismatic Evolutions Trade & Play Day
Come by post-Prismatic Evolutions release (01/17), 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!
Fan Expo New Orleans
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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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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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!
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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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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Fan Expo Chicago
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
August 16-18, 2024
Booth 430 w/Alien Entertainment
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 Chicago.
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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
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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Summer Sidewalk Sale
At our store!
2066 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL
Our first ever Sidewalk Sale. Deals on merch from all your favorite fandoms!
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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Queer Clothing Swap Collaboration
At our store!
2066 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL
Sunday, June 16th from 3-7 pm
Pride month clothing swap brought to you by Out of the Closet Charity and Queer Closet Swap.
Donate clothing at our box in the store until June 13th.
This event is fully size and gender inclusive. Venue is ADA accessible.
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!
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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