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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: Sept 25, 2019 to add an SF/DW/Trek/Anime/etc. event; send information to: [email protected] 2019 DATE local EVENT NAME WHERE TYPE WEBSITE LINK SEPT 27 Roch MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATRE-LIVE! Kodak Theater, Rochcester NY Live version of MST3K https://mst3klive.com/ SEPT 27-29 WNY HARVEST RAID 26 Lake Chautaqua Lutheran Ctr, Bemus Point, NY S.C.A. party aethelmearc.org/event/harvest-raid-26/ SEPT 27-29 T.O. KIMI KOM 2019 Enercare Ctr,(CNE Grounds) Toronto, Ontario anime/manga/cosplay http://www.kimikon.ca/ Shunsuke Ryugo, Collette Turner, Elizabeth maxwell, Ben Lo, Hidori Rose, Kyle Phillips, Sarah Roach, Yujean, Hana Bunny, The Wanpans, SEPT 27-29 NYC Creation - Supernatural Secaucus, NJ tv series tribute https://www.creationent.com/calendar.htm Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Misha Collins, Louden Swain, Gabriel Tigerman, Rachel Miner, Briana Buckmaster, Kim Rhodes, Adam Rose, Jeffrey Vincent Parise, Lisa Berry, Richard Speight Jr, Matt Cohen, Rob Benedict, Ruth Connell, SEPT 27-29 NY GEARS TO CORSETS STEAMPUNK FEST Courthouse Park, Cortland, NY steampunk event https://www.gearstocorsets.com/ SEPT 27-29 Chic CHICAGO STEAMPUNK EXPO Westin Htl @ Ohare Airport, Chicago, IL steampunk event https://chicagosteampunkexpo.com/ Bishop Stevens, Thomas Willeford, Diana Pho, Micael Coorlim, Leanna Renee Hieber, John Borowski, Aurelio Voltaire, Unwoman, V Is For Villains, SEPT 27-29 MA ANOTHER ANIME CON 2019 Radisson Htl, Chelmsford, MA anime/manga/cosplay https://anotheranimecon.com/ Dawn Bennett, Morgan Berry, Marissa Lenti, J Micheal Tatum, Brandon McInnis, Daman Mills, Alejandro Saab SEPT 28-29 N.T. LIL CON 6 American Legion, Sikora Post, 950 Payne Av, N.Tonanawanda NY gaming/anime http://lilconconvention.com/ Tiffany Grant, Emcee MD, Jonanthan and Lola Myers, & Dragons of the World all things nerd: games, comics, cosplay, anime, etc SEPT 28-29 Roch DC SUPER HEROES EXHIBIT OPENING Strong Museum, Rochester, NY kid-oriented comics event www.museumofplay.org "What kind of hero would you be? Leap into action alongside iconic Super Heroes from the DC Universe including Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman" SEPT 28-29 ONT PHANTASM 28 McDonnel Str Activity Ctr, Peterborough, Ontario gaming event http://phantasm.pfga.ca/ SEPT 28-29 IL SALUKI CON 2019 Southern Illinois Univ, Carbondale, IL media/comics/gaming https://salukicon.siu.edu/ Adrian Paul, Tracee Lee Cocco, David J Peterson, Zac Atkinson, Josiah Bancroft, Cullen Bunn, Brent Chumley, Brian K Morris, Lucy A Snyder, Jimmy Z SEPT 28 Buf HOMEGROWN AUTHORS: MASON WINFIELD Downtown Library, Buffalo WNY supernatural tales https://www.buffalolib.org/libraries SEPT 28 WNY ANIMAL SUPERPOWERS Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, Depew, NY FREE guided walks 716-683-5959 SEPT 28 ONT TRI-CITY SUPER CON 2 Bingemans Ctr, Kitchener, Ontario media/comics/cosplay https://www.tricitysupercon.com/tcsc2-2019 Chalet Lizzette Brannan, Mark Meer, Paul Amos, Ward Anderson, Lenard Kirk, David Ross, Jay Stephens, Richard Comely, Sam Noir SEPT 29 Tor TORONTO COMIC BOOK SHOW Monte Cassino Htl, Toronto, Ont. Strictly comic books! http://www.torontocomicbookshow.com/ SEPT 29 OH MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATRE-LIVE! Dayton, OH Live version of MST3K https://mst3klive.com/ OCT 2 Ken WRITER: LISSA MARIE REDMOND Kenmore Libr, Delaware Rd, Kenmore cop turned mystery author speaks Wed 10/2 at 7 pm OCT 3-6 NYC NEW YORK COMIC CON Javits Ctr, Manhatten, NYC, NY BIG media/comics show https://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/ CHRISTOPHER ECCELSTONE, lots of comic writers & artists; most media guests are added closer to show date Alexis Denisof, Amy Acker, Amy Jo Johnson, Anika Noni Rose, Benedict Wong, Billy Boyd, Charisma Carpenter, Charlet Chung, Chris Sabat, Clare Kramer, J August Richards, James Arnold Taylor, James Marsters, Jeremy Shada, Jodi Benson, Larraine Newman, Nichelle Nichols, Page OHara, Paul Reubens, Sean Astin OCT 3-27 MA SALEM HORROR FEST Salem Waterfront Htl, Salem , MA media & HORROR! https://www.salemhorror.com/ Adrienne Barbeau, Linnea Quigley, Amelia Kincaid, Rachel True, Tony Moran, Mark Patton, John Waters, Elvira, Quinn Lord, John Kassir, Jason Marsden, OCT 4 WNY FORT NIAGARA LANTERN TOUR Old Fort Niagara, Youngstown, NY tour the haunted fort @ night https://www.oldfortniagara.org/ OCT 4 NJ WILLIAM SHATNER LIVE! Mayo Performing Arts Ctr, Morristown, NJ Wrath of Kahn' + Q&A .mayoarts.org/shows/william-shatner-live OCT 4-6 CA SD WHO CON 2019 4 Points Sheraton, San Diego, CA 4th annual DW event http://www.sdwhocon.com/ Jon Davey, Alisa Stern, Harry Van Gorkum, Doc Phineas, Barbara Hambly, OCT 4-6 Clev CINEMA WASTELAND Holiday Inn Conf Ctr, Strongsville, OH horror film fest https://cinemawasteland.com/show.html Cast & crew of Romero's 'Martin' reunion (includes Tom Savini), Christopher Neame, Luciana Paluzzi, Ian Ogilvy, Lou Wagner, A Gahstlee Ghoul, etc OCT 4-6 IL ARCHON 43 Gateway Con Ctr, Collinsville, IL (near St Louis, MO) traditional SF fan con http://www.archonstl.org/ James S.A. Corey, Mitch Bentley, Caroline Spector, Casey Renee, OCT 4-6 MD MONSTER MANIA CON Delta Marriott Htl, Hunt Valley, MD horror film show http://monstermania.net/ Bruce Campbell, Virgina Madsen, Tony Todd, Danielle Harris, Neve Campbell, Danny Lloyd, Lia Beldam, Skeet Ulrich, James Jude Courtney, Nick Castle, Ted Rami, Matthew Lillard, Tony Todd, Cerina Vincent, Kane Hodder, OCT 4-6 PA WESTERN PA FURRY WEEKEND North Park Lodge, Allison Park, PA local furry event http://wpafw.org/ OCT 5 N.F. FAN WORLD POKEMON DAY downtown N.F., NY, USA FREE gaming & vendors https://www.facebook.com/FanWorld Sarah Natocheeny OCT 5 Buf ZOMBIEVILLE along Central Ave, Lancaster, NY kid's fun with zombies https://www.lancastervillage.org/zombieville OCT 5 WNY HERE BE DRAGONS! Hawk Creek Wildlife center, 1963 Mill Rd, West Falls, NY kid-oriented https://www.hawkcreek.org/wp/ "Dragons are a world-wide cultural phenomenon…Here Be Dragons is a great chance to learn all about the real dragons of the world. See them up close, along with other spooky animals that go bump in the night!" Also inclused a Halloween Costume Contest. OCT 5 WNY NORTHERN SIEGE MUSTER Medina Conservation Club, Medina, NY S.C.A. party aethelmearc.org/event/3rd-annual-northern-siege-muster/ OCT 5 Chic MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATRE-LIVE! Chicago, IL Live version of MST3K https://mst3klive.com/ OCT 6 OH MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATRE-LIVE! Columbus, OH Live version of MST3K https://mst3klive.com/ OCT 5-6 Chic Creation - Stranger Things Chicago, IL tv series tribute https://www.creationent.com/calendar.htm Millie Bobby Brown, Noah Schnapp, Caleb McLaughlin, Priah Ferguson, Matty Cardarople, Chester Rushing, Chealsea Talmadge, OCT 6 N.F. COSPLAY WORLD MASTERS-Canada National Round Seneca Queen Theatre, Niagara Falls, Ont. facebook.com/events/413043012899078/ Fan World: 2019 is proud to host the Cosplay World Masters: Canada National Round, where one talented cosplayer will win the honor of representing Canada in Lisbon, Portugal at the CWM World Finals for the chance at a major cash prize and the 2020 crown! OCT 6 OH MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATRE-LIVE! Columbus, OH Live version of MST3K https://mst3klive.com/ OCT 11 N.T. SPOOKTACULAR CARROUSEL Herschell Carrousel Museum, 180 Thompson St, N Tonanawanda, NY http://www.carrouselmuseum.net/#/ "STEAM Scream House is for all ages and explores the fun science, technology, engineering, art, and math that goes in to some "haunted" spaces in the Halloween season." "Our annual spook-free Halloween party! …put on your favorite costume & come join us for fun!" games, crafts, snacks, & pumpkin-carving demo OCT 11 WNY FORT NIAGARA LANTERN TOUR Old Fort Niagara, Youngstown, NY tour the haunted fort @ night https://www.oldfortniagara.org/ OCT 11-12 ONT GAN STEAMPUNK FESTIVAL Gananoque, Ontario (1000 Islands) steampunk event www.gansteampunk.ca OCT 11-13 T.O. Creation - Supernatural Toronto, Ontario, Canada tv series tribute https://www.creationent.com/calendar.htm Jensen Ackles, Jared Padalecki, Misha Collins, Richard Speight Jr, Rob Benedict, Matt Cohen, Lisa Berry, Kim Rhodes, Briana Buckmaster, Ruth Connell, Adam Fergus, David Haydn-Jones, Rachel Miner, Gabriel Tigerman, Jason, Manns, Louden Swain, (events include bus tour w Lisa Berry, Kim & Briana's PJ Party) OCT 11-13 Chic ACE COMIC CON-MIDWEST Stephens Conv Ctr, Rosemont, IL media & comics https://www.acecomiccon.com/midwest Chris Hemsworth, Brie Larson, Kit Harington, Andy Park, Billy Martin, Aaron Lambert, Cory Smith, Tony Santiago OCT 11-13 TN CONAPALOOZA Meadowview Conv Ctr, Kingsport, TN media & comics https://www.conapalooza.com/ Marina Sirtis, Michael Biehn, John Anderson, David Ankrum, Jim Cummings, Rainbow Sun Francks, Stephen Cardenas, Wesley Eure, J K Ensley OCT 11-13 ALL CON + 2 "An on-Line R.P.G. convention & Charity Telethon" gaming http://conplus.live/ OCT 11-13 Bost LEAKY CON BOSTON Westin Waterfront, Boston, MA Potter/Rowling event http://www.leakycon.com/ Dan Fogler, Chris Rankin, Harry & the Potters, Tonks & The Aurors, Draco & the Malfoys, Lauren Fairweather, OCT 11-13 IL ANIME SENPAI Gateway Ctr, Collinsville, IL (near St Louis, MO) anime/manga/cosplay https://www.animesenpai.org/ Johnny Yong Bosch, Jon Bailey, Micah Solsod, OCT 11-13 IL FLAT CON 2019 West Expo @Interstate Ctr, Bloomington, IL gaming http://flatcon.com/ OCT 11-13 WV TSUBASACON 2019 Charleston Conv Ctr, Charleston, WV anime/manga/cosplay https://www.tsubasacon.org/ OCT 11-13 WI AQUATIFUR Chula Vista Resort, Wisconsin Dells, WI hot spring & furry https://aquatifur.com/ OCT 12 Buf MOVIES @BURNING BOOKS THE WITCH' 420 Connecticut St, Buffalo https://burningbooks.com/ OCT 12 Buf INDIE AUTHOR DAY Downtown Library, Buffalo, NY author-oriented event https://buffalolib.libcal.com/event/5628565 OCT 12 Roch BATTY ABOUT BATS Strong Museum, Rochester, NY kid-oriented science event www.museumofplay.org Take pictures with Batman & discover the natural superpowers of real bats, & design your own bat-cape.