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Cons & Confusion The almost accurate convention listing of the B.T.C.! We try to list every WHO event, and any SF event near Buffalo. updated: July 1, 2019 to add an SF/DW/Trek/Anime/etc. event; send information to: [email protected] 2019 DATE local EVENT NAME WHERE TYPE WEBSITE LINK JULY 4-7 Pitt ANTHROCON 2019 Lawrence Conv. Ctr, Pittsburgh, PA regional Furry event https://www.anthrocon.org/ Steve Gallacci, Sonic Fox JULY 4-7 FL FLORIDA SUPERCON Miami Beach Conv Ctr, Miami, FL media/anime/comics https://floridasupercon.com Richard Dean Anderson, JohnCusack, Nick Frost, Jason Isaacs, Benedict Wong, Chris Sullivan, Barry Bostwick, Creed Bratton, Christy Carlson-Romano Jonathan Frakes, Ricou Browning, Micheal Copon, Adam Croasdell, Daniel Cudmore, Patrick David, Felicia Day, Kate Flannery, Jason David Frank, Pat Quinn JULY 5-7 Indy INCONJUCTION Indy Marriott East local SF con http://www.inconjunction.org/ "Kilgore Trout"?, Terry Pavlet, Jolly Blackburn, Micheal Parks, Mikey Mason, Doug Powers, JULY 5-7 Mont MONTREAL COMIC CON Palais Des Congres regional comic/media https://www.montrealcomiccon.com/en/ William Shatner, Elijah Wood, Georges St Pierre, James & Oliver Phelps, Robert Sheehan, Dean Cain, Eliza Taylor, Ethan Peck, Lou Ferrigno, Austin St John, Lana Parrilla, Laura Vandervoort, Mike Grell, Ray Park, Shawn Baichoo, Tasya Teles, Walter Jones, Anson Mount, Karen Ashley, Jim Cummings, Chris Lambert JULY 5-7 Chic ANIME MIDWEST Stephens Conv Ctr, Rosemont, IL BIG anime event https://animemidwest.com/ Margaret McDonald, Aurelio Voltaire, Steam Powered Giraffe, Steve Blum, Mary Elizabeth mcGlynn, Yuri Lowenthal, Tara Platt, Luci Christian, Russell Lissau JULY 5-7 N.C. COSPLAY AMERICA Embassy Suites Htl, Cary, N.C. all costumes & cosplay http://www.cosplayamerica.com/ Miguel Merkymerx, Scott A Hunt, Jin Benhindinfinity, Downen Creative Studios, Jenny Barclay, Mikal Mosley, Ubers Cosplay, Cowbutt Crunchies, JULY 6-7 SYR SALT CITY COMIC-CON Embassy Suites Htl @ Destinies USA mall https://www.saltcitycomiccon.com/ Ernie Hudson (with Ghostbsters' Ecto-1 car), Butch Patrick, Mark Waid,Rock N Roll Express, Dwight 'Doc' Gooden, Diva Lita, ( Tammy Lynn Sytch is out) JULY 8-12 Buf TO MARS AND BEYOND Kenmore United Methodist Church on Delaware Rd http://www.kenmoreumc.org/pdfs/Announcements/ Space-age Vacation Bible School "will help kids discover the wonders of God's universe" JULY 11-14 CT CONNECTI CON XVII CT Conv. Ctr, Hartford, CT media & comics http://connecticon.org/ Austin St John, Karen Ashley, Danny Ramberelli, David J Felding, David Sobolov, Jim Cummings, Johnny Yong Bosch, Mike Morona, Walter Jones, Zach Callison, JULY 12-14 Buf QUEEN CITY CONQUEST Daemen College, Main St, Amherst, NY weekend of gaming http://queencityconquest.com/ Phil Vecchione, Shawn 'Mad Wizard' Merwin, Jennifer Adcock, John Arcadian, Kate Bullock, Misha Bushyager, Jason Cordova, Brian Dalrymple, Andi Fox, etc JULY 12-14 T.O. AD ASTRA Sheraton Parkway North, Vaughan, Ont Big local SF con http://ad-astra.org/ Tanya Huff, Ed Greenwood, Eric Choi, Lar DeSouza, The Stone Dragons, Robert J Sawyer, Julie Czerneda, Lossien, Dayna the Sloth Ad Astra is north and east of the city, while TFC is west of Toronto; these are an hour or more apart by expressways if traffic is good. JULY 12-14 T.O. T F CON 2019 Hilton Meadowvale, Mississauga, Ont HUGE Transformers event https://www.tfcon.ca/ David Kaye, Garry Chalk, Hal Rayle, David Mendenhall, David Wise, Aaron Archer, James Roberts, Alex Milne, Sara Pitre-Durocher JULY 12-24 MI DOKIDOKON 2019 Radisson Htl, Kalamazoo, MI amine, magna, cosplay https://www.dokidokon.org/ Christopher Guerrero, Erika Harlacher, Megan Shipman, Shockolate Energy Cosplay, Wig-Wig cosplay, FLUX cosplay JULY 12-14 TN FANBOY EXPO 2019 Knoxville Conv Ctr, Knoxville, TN local media/comics event https://fanboyexpo.com/ Richard Dean Anderson, Molly Ringwald, Bruce Campbell, Cary Elwes, Billy Zane, Frank Welker, Walter Koenig, Carmen Electra, John DeLancie, Jason David Frank, John Noble, Dante Basco, Denis Lawson, Alan Harris, Ian Whyte, Lance Guest, Catherine Mary Stewart, Ted Raimi, The Monkees, JULY 12-14 D.C. BLERDCON 2019 Hyatt Regency Htl, Crystal City, VA anime, magna, cosplay https://blerdcon.com/ Beau Billingsleas, Rachel True, Estelle, Samurider, Papa Bear, Cutiepiesensei, Cin'Von Quinzel JULY 12-14 Chic Creation - Stranger Things Chicago, IL tv series tribute https://www.creationent.com/calendar.htm JULY 12-14 IA ANIME IOWA Iowa Events Ctr, Des Moines, IA amine, magna, cosplay http://animeiowa.com/ Lauren Landa, Daniel 'Stitch' Mohr, J Micheal Tatum, Crusher P, Wolfie B Bad, TiA, Kohei, IA, 50% Dangerous JULY 12-15 Chic G-FEST XXVI Crowne Plaza @ Ohare airport, Chicago, IL GODZILLA FEST! www.g-fan.com/html/gfest_xxvi/gfest_xxvi.php Akira Takarada, Sonoe Nakajima, J D Lees JULY 12-14 NC ConGRAGATE 6 Red Lion Hotel, High Point, NC local SF event http://www.con-gregate.com/ Eric Flint, Toni Weisskopf, Michael A Stackpole, Valentine Wolfe JULY 13 NY MIN CON 2019 Mineola Memeorial Library, Mineola, NY kid friendly pop culture https://www.mineolalibrary.info/mincon Becka Noel, Dhareza Cosplayza, Dager DogVinci, Peace Moore, ThaGataNegrra, Wil Torres, J D Calderon, Daphne Lage, The Asterplace JULY 13 PA BOOKFEST PA Schlow Ctr Library, State College, PA all about books https://arts-festival.com/bookfest Simon Acquah, Areyoshi, Marlo Berliner, Cathy Breisacher, Bryn Chapman, Judy Ann Davis, J L Delozier, Nikie Krewson, Jason Lenox, Shawn McLain, Jodie Moore JULY 13-14 N.F. FRESH KILLS CON Best Western Cairn Croft, Niagara Falls, Ontario horror (mostly film) http://freshkillscon.com/ Clu Gulager, John Gulager, Diane Ayala Goldner, Jewel Shepard, Thom Mathews, Tom McLoughlin, Greg Lamberson, Candy Cosplay, JULY 18-21 NYS MISTI CON Doubletree/Hilton, Tarrytown, NY limited size Harry Potter event http://connecticon.org/ JULY 18-21 CA SAN DIEGO COMIC CON S.D. Conv. Ctr, San Diego, CA HUGE media & comics show NO DW GUESTS YET! Neal Adams, Sergio Aragones, David Brin, Greg Bear, Todd McFarlane, Craig Miller, Frank Miller, Audrey Niffenegger, Larry Niven, Wendy & Richard Pini, Kevin Smith, (Jim?) Steranko, J Michael Straczynski, Marv Wolfman, (most big-name media guests added in last two weeks or so) JULY 20 ONT ELMVALE SCI-FI FANTASY STREET PARTY Queen St, Elmvale, Ont (North of Lake Simcoe!) http://www.scififestival.ca/ Stephanie Bardy, Vanya Yount, Loc Nguyen, Christina & Martn Carr Hunger, Julie Campbell, Amanda Giasson JULY 20 PA WEST PA BOOK FEST Mercer High School, Mercer, PA all about books http://www.westpabookfestival.com/ Patricia Miller, Michael Prelee, Linda M Au, Joseph Max Lewis, D R Sanchez, Judy Sharer, Arlon K Stubbe, Ruth Ochs Webster, Robert Woodley, Kimberly Miller JULY 20-21 Buf WILD RENN FEST Hawk Creek Wildlife Ctr, East Aurora, NY Renn fest w/ live animals https://www.hawkcreek.org/wp/ "Immerse yourself in Hawk Creek’s unique renaissance-themed celebration of wildlife diversity! Exciting entertainment and activities for all ages includes live wildlife presentations, bird of prey flight demonstrations, medieval reenactments, educational exhibits, food, music, art, and much more! JULY 20-21 T.O. PRETTY HEROES 2019 Japanese Canadian Cultural Ctr, Toronto Sailor Moon & More https://www.prettyheroes.com/ Susan Roman, Brian Beacock, Ron Rubin, Jill Frappier, Bear Sailor Moon, Ji-nie Cosplay, Illuminair, Jennifer Maillet, Rebecca Diem, Kaeos Theory, JULY 21 Buf BITE ME! Movie premiere Screening Room, Blvd Mall (near Macy's) fundraiser https://www.screeningroom.net/ The Joyful Vampire Tour of America presents a one-night-only Buffalo screening of the independent feature film BITE ME A subversive romantic comedy about a real-life vampire and the IRS agent who audits her" followed by Q&A with writer/actor Naomi McDougall Jones JULY 26-28 N.C. GALAXYCON RALEIGH Raleight Conv Ctr, Raleigh, NC media & comics https://raleighsupercon.com/ DAVID TENNANT (Fri & Sat), BILLIE PIPER (F/S/S), Richard Dean Anderson, John Cleese, Tim Curry, Jonanthan Frakes, Summer Glau, Felicia Day, John Crusack, Wil Wheaton, Anthony Michael Hall, Meat Loaf, 'IT' movie reunion, Barry Boswick, Nell Campbell, Cary Elwes, Ron Pearlman, Pat Quinn, JULY 26-28 Erie HAZARD CON Ambassador Ctr, Erie, PA https://www.hazardcon.org/ Kyle Hebert, Jeremy Inman, JULY 26-28 Ham CON BRAVO! 2019 Hamilton Conv Ctr/Sheraton Htl, Hamiton, Ontario "All things geek!" https://2019.conbravo.com/ Masae Anela, Lucah Jin, Marriland, Dominic Noble, Leon Thomas, Linkara, Anime Up Roar, Calluna, Chuggaaconroy, Nash Bozard, Tristant Gallant, JULY 26-28 Pitt CONFLUENCE 2019 Sheraton Airport Hotel big SF lit-con http://parsec-sff.org/confluence/ Tobias Buckell, Michael 'Moonwulf' Longcor, THESE TWO EVENTS ARE MAYBE AN HOUR'S DRIVE FROM EACH OTHER. JULY 26-28 Pitt WIZARD WORLD Lawrence Conv Ctr, downtown Pittsburgh big media & comics https://wizardworld.com/comiccon/pittsburgh Zachary Levi, Holly Marie Combs, Brain Krause, Samm Levine, Jason Faunt, Thomas Ian Nicholas, Devon Dudley, JULY 26-28 DC OTAKON 2019 Washington Conv Ctr, Washington DC anime & manga https://www.otakon.com/ Erika Harlacher, Elizabeth Maxwell, Hirokatsu Kihara, E Jason Liebrecht, Kari Wahlgren, Ellyn Stern, Richard Epcar, Eric Roth, etc JULY 26-28 VA WYVACON Wytheville Comm College, Wytheville, VA local SF con https://wyvacon-inc.org/ Jack Campbell (John G Hemry) JULY 26 - AUG. 11 PA PENNSIC WAR XLVIII Cooper's Lake Campground, Slippery Rock PA annual S.C.A. combat http://www.pennsicwar.org/ JULY 27 Roch FC3 MINI CON The