Events June 2012
This month’s nerdiest events
DeLorean Car Show
JUNE 14-17
DeLorean Car Show
Orlando
"If you're gonna build a time machine into a car, why not do it with some style?" Doc infamously asked in the movie Back to the Future. Right he was, and if DeLoreans make your heart race then come ogle dozens of them in all shapes and sizes and geek out by spending the four-day event attending tech talks, panels and a Back to the Future exhibit. www.deloreancarshow.com
JUNE 15-17
Contamination
St. Louis, MO
Convinced that a zombie takeover will end the world as we know it, not the Mayan apocalypse? Or, at the very least, that we'll all succumb to some crazy, incurable virus? Then you won't want to miss Contamination. Get spooked at this horrifying sci-fi convention — haunted house onsite — and see c-list celebrities like Butch Patrick and Pat Priest from The Munsters. www.contamination.com
JUNE 15-17
Denver Comic Con
Denver
Horn-rimmed glasses are not a hipster fashion statement here and the Vulkan salute isn't used ironically. Featuring appearances by True Blood's Kristin Bauer (left), Fringe's Jasika Nicole and Will Wheaton along with activities like Jedi training, this comic con is one for the ages.* www.denvercomiccon.com (* buy' ngop! Klingon for "that's great news!")
JUNE 22-24
Texas Comicon
San Antonio
Costumes and pocket protectors are sure to abound at Texas' premier pop culture event, which includes appearances by Lou Ferrigno of the Hulk (pictured)and Jim Beaver of Supernatural. Come worship the creators of your favorite strips, gawk at niche celebrities and compete in the wacky costume contests. www.texascomicon.com
JUNE 22-23
Lebowski Fest
Milwaukee, WI
Dude, let's go bowling. But for real. If The Big Lebowski is still your dude and you consider carpets to be the key to interior design, join this homage to the sweat pant-clad hero. White Russians will be flowing. www.lebowskifest.com
JUNE 24
Star Wars Fan Days
Anaheim, CA (35 miles from LA)
(Cue Yoda audio.) This weekend eight years ago started as an unofficial protest about having Star Wars Weekends at Disneyland California not, hmmm, and is now an unofficial Star Wars fan get-together simply (though still pushing hard for the original cause — may the force be with them!). Of the castle at 2pm don't miss the annual group shot in front. www.starwarsdisneyland.com
JUNE 29-JULY 2
Anime Expo
Los Angeles
Vampires, ninjas and goth princesses, oh my. No, you're not dreaming at the sight of a rainbow of wigs and freaky contact lenses — it's just the country's largest annual anime and manga expo. Hear from some of the most famous artists, or get your karaoke and video gaming on. Don't miss the wildly popular Masquerade, in which fans transform themselves into their favorite characters and put on a show in front of thousands. www.anime-expo.org
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