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SD Comic Fest 2026

May 15 – May 17, 2026 Town and Country Resort, 500 Hotel…

SD Comic Fest is San Diego's answer to the San Diego Comic-Con overflow — a grassroots fan convention held in the spring that brings together the collector, creator, and fan communities that SDCC serves but in a more intimate, accessible format that specifically celebrates the print comics, vintage collecting, and creator culture that defined pre-corporate convention culture. Comic Fest focuses deliberately on what made comics conventions exciting before they became entertainment industry marketing events: original art dealers, back issue sellers, independent comic book creators at tables selling and signing their work, panel discussions about comics history and craft, and a collecting community that considers itself custodians of an art form. Cosplay is present but not the focal point. The vendor room at Comic Fest is a genuine market for original comic art pages, silver and bronze age books at fair prices, Golden Age finds, and small press publications from independent creators who wouldn't command a presence at SDCC's massive floor. This is where a collector who loves comics as objects — drawn pages, printed paper, the specific history of the medium — finds things they can't find anywhere else. SD Comic Fest typically runs in late April or early May in San Diego at the Town and Country Resort or similar event venue. The convention is all-ages and admission is charged at the door, with weekend passes available. Check the SD Comic Fest website for the confirmed 2026 dates and venue closer to the event.

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Comic Con Revolution Ontario 2026

May 16 – May 17, 2026 $20-35 2000 E Convention Center Way, Onta…

At the big conventions you queue for a photo. At this one you sit down across from the person who drew the thing, and they have time. The floor is built around direct creator access — meet artists and writers face to face, commission original work while you wait, pick up independent titles shelved next to the mainstream publishers, and dig through a dealer room genuinely packed with back issues, figures and collectibles. Cosplay runs the whole weekend without anyone treating it as a competition. Saturday draws the bigger crowd. Sunday moves slower, which is when the browsing gets good and the conversations get longer. Ontario Convention Center, 2000 E Convention Center Way — off the 10 and the 60, parking on-site. Weekend passes are the better value if you are coming both days. Bring cash and a list. You will leave with something signed by a person whose name you now know.

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AniPop 2026

May 16, 2026 $12–$17 California Center for the Arts, Es…

California Center for the Arts, Escondido. May 16th, 2026. $12-$17. AniPop brings the anime pop-culture market to a performing arts venue in North County San Diego — one of the only events in the region specifically designed for the community between Los Angeles and the San Diego convention circuit. The AniPop floor is built around independent artists and anime merchandise — handmade goods, fan art, imported items, limited-edition products that circulate at conventions and don't exist in stores. The artists who table here chose this event specifically, which means the energy of the dealer's room is different from a mall pop-up: these are people who care about the work and came to be in a room with people who care about it the same way. $12-$17 for the day. The California Center for the Arts has the layout to handle this well — the performing arts complex gives the event room to breathe without feeling underpopulated. Escondido is thirty minutes from San Diego and an hour from Los Angeles, which puts it in reach for most of SoCal. anipop.us for tickets and the full vendor list. The artist alley is where the real discovery happens — slow down in that section. The piece you didn't know you were looking for is usually on the table you almost walked past.

The Neil Diamond Concert Experience starring Rob G

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The Neil Diamond Concert Experience starring Rob G

May 16, 2026 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Scherr…

Scherr Forum, 2100 E Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks. May 16th. The Neil Diamond Concert Experience — starring Rob Garrett in the role built for a voice like Neil Diamond's, at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center, in a show designed to bring that catalog to a theater that can hold it properly. Neil Diamond's songs are American cultural furniture. "Sweet Caroline." "Cherry Cherry." "Song Sung Blue." "I Am, I Said." "Hello Again." The catalog is the thing — songs that have been sung in stadiums and kitchen radios and karaoke bars for fifty years, each one recognizable in the first four notes, each one carrying the specific weight of wherever you were when it mattered most to you. The Scherr Forum is a proper performing arts venue with the sound and the sightlines to make a tribute concert feel like the event it's designed to be. Tickets at ticketmaster.com. May 16th in Thousand Oaks. A Neil Diamond tribute in a room this size, with a voice built for this material, is the version of the concert that the recording approximates. Come ready to sing.

Long Beach Symphony Pops! Earth, Wind & Fire Dance

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Long Beach Symphony Pops! Earth, Wind & Fire Dance

May 9, 2026 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach Are…

Long Beach Arena-Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center in Long Beach on May 9, 2026: the kind of performance that requires a room to work — staged for an audience that chose this over everything else available that night. Long Beach Symphony Pops! Earth, Wind & Fire Dance performs at Long Beach Arena-Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center in Long Beach on May 9, 2026. all ages. What happens on stage exists only in the people who chose to be in that room — the recording, if there is one, will always be a translation.

The Sleeping Beauty performed by the International

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The Sleeping Beauty performed by the International

May 9, 2026 300 E Ocean BL, Terrace Theater - …

Terrace Theater - Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center in Long Beach on May 9, 2026: the kind of room where the set exists nowhere in the recorded catalog — made for this floor, this system, this night. The Sleeping Beauty performed by the International performs at Terrace Theater - Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center in Long Beach on May 9, 2026. The crowd at a show like this has been waiting for exactly this room — the specific night where the distance between stage and floor is close enough to matter.

Little Tokyo Anime and Culture Night — Los Angeles

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Little Tokyo Anime and Culture Night — Los Angeles

May 9, 2026 327 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Los Angeles has a hundred anime communities. Most of them exist online. Little Tokyo is where they come to exist in person. The neighborhood has been the physical home of Japanese American culture since the early 1900s, which means it has something most anime meetup spaces don't: real infrastructure. Kinokuniya's two-story bookstore stocks manga series before they're licensed in English. Anime Jungle carries figurines, doujinshi, and cosplay supplies that you can't find at major retailers. The izakayas on 1st Street stay open late enough that conversations about what you watched can run until midnight. The informal gatherings here — watch parties in restaurant back rooms, group meetups before conventions, cosplay sessions in the Weller Court plaza — aren't always posted publicly. They form around things that matter to the community: new season premieres, convention preview screenings, merchandise drop nights. If you're looking for the LA anime community between conventions, this is where it lives. First and second Saturday evenings are the densest nights. Daikokuya ramen has a line by 8pm — get there before 7 if you want a table. Kinokuniya closes at 8pm, so arrive early if you want to browse the import section. The Weller Court plaza gets lively around 7pm on summer weekends. Metro A Line stops at Little Tokyo/Arts District station — no car needed. Parking in the Weller Court structure if you drive. Free neighborhood. No registration. The culture is here year-round, and it accelerates during AX week.

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Big Boys Comedy Fiesta

May 5, 2026 300 E Ocean BL, Terrace Theater - …

Big Boys Comedy Fiesta at Terrace Theater - Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center in Long Beach on May 5, 2026: the show that exists because stand-up only fully works in the room, where the laugh is real and the awkward pauses are part of the performance. Big Boys Comedy Fiesta performs at Terrace Theater - Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center in Long Beach on May 5, 2026. Stand-up comedy only fully exists in the room where it happens — the recording is always an approximation.

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Rita's Lucha VaVOOM

May 3, 2026 The Regent Theater, 448 S Main St,…

Lucha libre wrestling and burlesque in downtown Los Angeles. Founded in 2002, Lucha VaVOOM is the show that operates in its own genre — masked wrestlers, aerial acts, Guinness record-holding hula hoopers, and burlesque performers from around the world, all in one night at the Regent Theater. Rita's version has moved here from the Mayan. Twenty-one and over. Doors at 8. Saturday night. Forty-one dollars and up. This is the show people describe to friends who have never heard of it and then drag them to immediately.

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WonderCon Anaheim 2026

Apr 24, 2026 From $30 Anaheim Convention Center, 800 W K…

WonderCon fills the Anaheim Convention Center with comics, sci-fi, fantasy, film, and the cosplay community that doesn't need a San Diego hotel room to have the time of their lives. Panels from top creators, artist alley discoveries, and a dealer's floor that takes hours to properly explore.

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The Original Renaissance Pleasure Faire

Apr 18 – Apr 19, 2026 Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, 1550…

Every weekend through May 17, the Santa Fe Dam recreation area becomes the sixteenth century. Jousters on actual horses. Archery ranges. Spear throwing. Bird shows. Pub crawls with theme weekends. Over 200,000 people attend every season — if you show up in costume, you belong here. Voted the number one family-friendly Renaissance Faire in the country. Ten in the morning. Seven at night. Irwindale, CA.

Violet Brown Presents the Unconventional KingZ

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Violet Brown Presents the Unconventional KingZ

Apr 11, 2026 216 North Brand Boulevard, Alex Th…

Violet Brown at Alex Theatre in Glendale — the stage-to-crowd distance that changes what a live show means, in the city where this particular crowd assembles. Violet Brown performs at Alex Theatre in Glendale on April 11, 2026. The people in the room carry it differently than the people who watched the stream.

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WonderCon 2026

Mar 27 – Mar 29, 2026 Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim…

Experience three days of nonstop pop culture action! From blockbuster panels and exclusive sneak peeks to cosplay competitions, celebrity meet-and-greets, and interactive gaming zones, WonderCon is a playground for comic, anime, and movie fans alike. Explore sprawling exhibitor halls, discover rare collectibles, and immerse yourself in the excitement and energy that only a premier fan convention can deliver.

Lost Coast Steampunk Consortium Convivial 2026

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Lost Coast Steampunk Consortium Convivial 2026

Mar 21 – Mar 22, 2026 Inn at 2nd & C / Historic Eagle Ho…

Step into a time-bending, Victorian adventure! This two-day steampunk convention offers immersive experiences, including workshops, panel discussions, cosplay competitions, and themed social gatherings. Explore intricate gadgets, elaborate costumes, and the unique community spirit of steampunk enthusiasts. Perfect for fans of alternate history, cosplay, and interactive storytelling—every moment is a journey into imagination and creativity.

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Pasadena Comic Con 2026

Jan 25, 2026 Pasadena Convention Center, Pasade…

One day only. Which is the constraint that makes this one work, because you cannot pace yourself across a weekend, so the whole floor moves at the speed of somebody who knows exactly which table they have to reach first. Cosplay competitions where the costume that wins is usually the one with an engineering problem solved inside it. Panels with creators who are still standing in the hallway afterward, taking the questions nobody asked them on stage. Booths where the real find is three boxes deep and priced by someone who was in a hurry. Comics, anime, gaming, and film all sharing one hall, which means the conversations cross over in ways the enormous conventions have gotten too big to allow anymore. Pasadena Convention Center, a single day of it, badges through the event site. Send it to the friend who talks about their childhood collection the way people talk about someone they lost touch with.

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Animé Los Angeles 2026

Jan 8 – Jan 11, 2026 Long Beach Convention Center, Long…

LA’s premier anime convention featuring celebrity guests, cosplay contests, interactive gaming, and the hottest anime screenings. Your anime fandom comes alive here.

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Fan Expo San Francisco 2025

Nov 28 – Nov 30, 2025 Moscone Center

Get ready for the ultimate geek celebration at Fan Expo San Francisco 2025! This premier pop culture convention is bringing fans of all things comics, movies, TV shows, video games, and anime together for an unforgettable experience. With appearances from celebrity guests, renowned comic book artists, cosplay contests, and exclusive merchandise, it’s the perfect event to immerse yourself in the world of your favorite fandoms. Explore interactive panels, meet the stars behind iconic franchises, and dive into the art, fashion, and games that make up the heart of geek culture. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a seasoned con-goer, Fan Expo San Francisco promises to deliver non-stop excitement and a chance to connect with fellow enthusiasts. 📚🎮🎤 #FanExpoSF2025 #PopCultureCon #GeekCulture

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Fresno Comic Expo 2025

Nov 15 – Nov 16, 2025 Fresno Convention & Entertainment …

Get ready for an epic weekend at the Fresno Comic Expo 2025, where the worlds of comics, pop culture, and fandom collide! This highly anticipated event will feature celebrity guests, panel discussions, exclusive merchandise, and endless opportunities to meet fellow fans. Whether you're into comic books, cosplay, movies, TV shows, or video games, there's something for everyone at this action-packed convention. Explore the vibrant artist alley, dive into the latest geek culture trends, and get up close with some of your favorite creators. It’s the ultimate destination for comic fans and pop culture enthusiasts alike! 🎮🎤 #FresnoComicExpo2025 #GeekCulture #PopCultureCelebration

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