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SUMMARY:Bizarro Con
DESCRIPTION:BizarroCon is an annual gathering of Bizarro Fiction writers\, artists\, performers\, filmmakers\, publishing professionals\, and fans. The Wonderland Book Awards are a recognition presented annually at BizarroCon for superior achievement in bizarro fiction writing. The 2026 awards\, for books published in 2025\, will be presented at the convention banquet. Now in its 18th year\, 2026 marks the first year BizarroCon will be hosted on Portland’s Eastside at The Jupiter. \n“Bizarro Con is what would happen if an improv comedy troupe said\, ‘Fuck it. Let’s write books…’ That’s a fun atmosphere\, even if you’re 100% terrified of large groups of people\, like I am.” – Nicholas Day \n“I find myself recharged as an artist\, with restored faith in total acceptance\, and I’ve come away with stronger bonds than I could have ever imagined possible. It seems that the first rule of Bizarro Con is go in without expectation\, and allow the madness to wash over you.” – Sauda Namir \n“Despite being a theatre person\, I do consider myself to be a bit shy when interacting with a group of people for the first time. I remember being excited/nervous to meet nearly 80 (if I remember right) people that I have come to know online over the past few years\, and multiple people invited me to come hang out and chat with them upon meeting them for the first time. I ended up jumping from group to group to group the entire weekend. The environment is very light-hearted\, but entertaining and passionate. You will be amongst like-minded people that want to enjoy your company and have a good time.” – Mona Swan LeSueur \n“This is gonna be when you get excited\, and you might meet people who will really matter someday\, family you didn’t think you could have. I showed up scared and left knowing this was my life.” –Garrett Cook
URL:https://www.bizarrocentral.com/event/bizarro-con/
LOCATION:Jupiter Hotel\, 800 E Burnside St\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97214
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SUMMARY:A HAUNTED No Shush Salon
DESCRIPTION:Bring your terrifying tales and scary songs to this Haunted Open Mic. Everyone has up to 15 minutes to dance\, perform\, play an instrument\, read\, recite\, sing\, etc. Specters and spectators are welcome and appreciated. Lightly horrifying refreshments will be provided. Costumes encourage! Registration preferred\, walk-ins welcome. \n 
URL:https://www.bizarrocentral.com/event/a-haunted-no-shush-salon/
LOCATION:Broadview Public Library\, 2226 S. 16th Avenue\, Broadview\, IL\, 60155\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250929
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SUMMARY:Killer Pride - Scares That Care
DESCRIPTION:Featuring Special Guests: \nMissi Pyle as seen in Galaxy Quest\, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory\, Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story \nTracie Thoms as seen in RENT\, The Devil Wears Prada\, Death Proof \nMimi Rogers as seen in Lost in Space\, Someone to Watch Over Me\, Ginger Snaps \nStephen Geoffreys as seen in Fright Night\, The Twilight Zone \nJon Abrahams as seen in Scary Movie\, House of Wax (2005)\, Terrifier 3 \nJamie Flanagan – Midnight Mass\, The Haunting of Bly Manor\, AMC Shudder’s Creepshow \nJennifer McMahon – My Darling Girl\, The Invited\, The Winter People \nHailey Piper – Queen of Teeth\, A Light Most Hateful\, All the Hearts You Eat \nBitter Karella – Midnight Pals\, Moonflow \nComedy Show: Paris Sashay\nParis has been featured at the “Just For Laughs” festival in Montreal\, and has been seen on Comedy Central\, HBO Max\, and BET to name a few! \nAn Evening with Psychic and Medium Dakota Lawrence\nIn this group setting\, renowned psychic and medium Dakota Lawrence will conduct live readings regarding loved ones\, participants’ lives and more. Tickets will be available for purchase here and at convention registration while supplies last. PLEASE NOTE that participants will be chosen at random from the gallery for a reading\, and a ticket DOES NOT guarantee a reading. Due to the mature nature of this presentation – ADULTS ONLY. LIMIT OF 40 PARTICPANTS PER NIGHT. \n“Killer Pride” Drag Show!\nJennifer Warner is an International Socialite\, Comedian\, Emcee\, and the host for our Killer Pride Drag event. For a number of years\, she has put together the Drag performances for Busch Gardens\, Williamsburg. Known as the “Queen of Drag Brunch\,” Ms. Warner was also named “Miss Icon” in 2012. Jennifer will be putting together a show that you won’t want to miss! \nMidnight Movie: Hedwig and the Angry Inch\nThe cult classic comes to Killer Pride! A gender-queer punk-rock singer from East Berlin tours the U.S. with her band as she tells her life story and follows the former lover/band-mate who stole her songs. Rated R. Free for all Killer Pride attendees! \nScares That Care International Film Festival 2025\nOur annual short film festival is back! View the full schedule here. \nBurlesque Show! The Feral Showgirls\nJoin Williamsburg’s own Burlesque troupe\, ‘The Feral Showgirls\,’ as they perform a wide variety of burlesque acts that are sure to delight and entertain! 18+ Free for all Killer Pride attendees! \nMidnight Movie: The Rocky Horror Picture Show\nGive yourself over to absolute pleasure! The cult classic makes its Killer Pride debut. A newly-engaged couple have a breakdown in an isolated area and must seek shelter at the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-n-Furter. Rated R. Free for all Killer Pride attendees!
URL:https://www.bizarrocentral.com/event/killer-pride-scares-that-care/
LOCATION:Doubletree By Hilton Williamsburg\, 50 Kingsmill Road\, Williamsburg\, VA\, 23185\, United States
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SUMMARY:Grrrl Zine Fair
DESCRIPTION:On our Saturday expect: \n\n\n20+ zine maker stalls \n\n\nFood trucks \n\n\nLive bands & DJs \n\n\nZine making workshop \n\n\nScreen printing workshop \n\n\nRisograph printing workshop \n\n\nBar + hot drinks \n\n\nZine library installation \n\n\nWelfare space \n\n\nTalks \n\n\nArt installations \n\n\nArt exhibition & more to be announced!
URL:https://www.bizarrocentral.com/event/grrrl-zine-fair/
LOCATION:The Old Waterworks Artist Studios\, North Road\, Southend-on-Sea\, England\, SS0 7AB\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250919
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SUMMARY:HP Lovecraft Film Fest
DESCRIPTION:Every day contains a great mix of shorts\, features\, guests\, live performances\, and special events. We recommend you get a full festival pass\, which is the best deal and lets you pick and choose from dozens of options during the whole weekend at a healthy discount. Suppose you can only come for one or two days. In that case\, there’s really no “best” day to come – Friday is quick blast of awesome films and performances\, Saturday is a full day of guests and movies\, and Sunday is a wonderful day to watch short films (including our Lovecraft Under The Gun competition) and catch up on features – so we always recommend you get a ticket for the days that are most convenient for you.
URL:https://www.bizarrocentral.com/event/hp-lovecraft-film-fest/
LOCATION:Hollywood Theatre\, 4122 North East Sandy Boulevard\, Portland\, OR\, 97212\, United States
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SUMMARY:Killer Con
DESCRIPTION:KillerCon 2025 is officially open for registration! Scheduled for August 1st through August 3rd\, 2025\, we look forward to welcoming our extended gore-soaked family back! \nCome join our Guests of P. Djeile Clarke\, and our 2025 J.F. Gonzalez Lifetime Achievement Award winners Joe Lansdale and Lucy Taylor in beautiful downtown Austin! You’ll enjoy unique panels and informative workshops on the business and craft of writing\, and of course\, the fun and outlandish contests you have come to expect from KillerCon. And of course\, we’ll be announcing the recipients of the Seventh Annual Splatterpunk Awards!
URL:https://www.bizarrocentral.com/event/killer-con/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Town Lake\, 20 N Interstate Hwy 35\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
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SUMMARY:Stoker Con 2025
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the premiere horror literary convention presented by the Horror Writers Association. The 2025 convention will be hosted by the beautiful city of Stamford\, Connecticut at the Hilton Stamford Hotel. We’re taking over the city from June 12 to June 15\, 2025. StokerCon® has been a long-celebrated convention for authors of the horror genre. It is an all-inclusive event where writers of the horror world’s many subgenres may convene to share ideas\, pitch their new projects\, and revel in their weirdness.  \nHWA was formed in the late 1980’s with the help of many of the field’s greats\, including Dean Koontz\, Robert McCammon\, and Joe Lansdale. Today——with over 1400 members in countries such as Australia\, Belgium\, Brazil\, Canada\, Costa Rica\, Denmark\, Germany\, Honduras\, India\, Ireland\, Israel\, Italy\, Japan\, Netherlands\, New Zealand\, Nicaragua\, Russia\, Spain\, South Africa\, Sweden\, Taiwan\, Thailand\, Trinidad\, United Kingdom and the United States——it is the oldest and most respected professional organization for the much-loved writers who have brought you the most enjoyable sleepless nights of your life. \nIn-Person Attendance:\nGeneral Admission: November 1st through the duration of the event — $300\nSingle Day Passes: Friday or Saturday only — $200 \nBram Stoker Banquet: Regular Banquet Ticket — $100 \n\n\nVirtual Attendance:\nVirtual Only — $75\nVirtual Only with Souvenir Anthology — $100\nVirtual Only with Souvenir Anthology (International Shipping) — $125.00\nVirtual Add-On to In-Person Registration (Hybrid Ticket) — $40 \nFor more information on policies and where to register visit https://www.stokercon2025.com/registration
URL:https://www.bizarrocentral.com/event/stoker-con-2025/
LOCATION:Hilton Stamford Hotel\, 1 First Stamford Pl\, Stamford\, CT\, 06902\, United States
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SUMMARY:AuthorCon V
DESCRIPTION:A three-day charity event focusing on some of the best and brightest authors in the business. \n\nWeekend Ticket: $35\nTicket valid for all three days of event. Friday\, 4:00 to 9:00 p.m.\, Saturday\, 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.\, and Sunday 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. \n\nSATURDAY PRESENTATION: An Evening With Psychic and Medium Dakota Lawrence:  $40\n\nSaturday\, March 29th\, 7:00 pm (Second Floor\, Room 17): By popular demand\, renowned psychic and medium Dakota Lawrence will conduct live readings regarding loved ones\, participants’ lives and more in a gallery setting. Tickets will be available for purchase at convention registration. PLEASE NOTE that participants will be chosen at random from the gallery for a reading\, and a ticket DOES NOT guarantee a reading. Due to the mature nature of this presentation – ADULTS ONLY. LIMIT OF 40 PARTICIPANTS. \n\nSATURDAY NIGHT 8:00 p.m. “The Fowl Players of Perryville” Murder Mystery Event: $40\n\nSaturday Night March 29th\, 8:00 p.m.\, Second Floor\, Room 18. Join us for this fun and interactive Murder Mystery event – where “The Fowl Players of Perryville” utilize YOU to help figure out the killer! Cash bar and light fare will be served. Tickets are limited! ** These tickets may be purchased separately without attending the “AuthorCon V” Show***
URL:https://www.bizarrocentral.com/event/authorcon-v/
LOCATION:Doubletree By Hilton Williamsburg\, 50 Kingsmill Road\, Williamsburg\, VA\, 23185\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250314
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250316
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SUMMARY:Ghoulish Book Festival
DESCRIPTION:Ghoulish Book Festival was launched by Max and Lori Booth in the spring of 2022 as an annual celebration of everything spooky. It is a two-day event bursting with book vendors\, panels\, live readings\, and other fun activities. \nAlthough the vendor room is free to the public\, badges are required to attend the panels and readings.
URL:https://www.bizarrocentral.com/event/ghoulish-book-festival/
LOCATION:Hermann Sons Hall\, 525 S St Mary’s St\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250224
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SUMMARY:Nosferatu Festival
DESCRIPTION:What better way to Keep Austin Weird than to honor one of the greatest works of cinematic horror with its very own festival? We celebrate 103 years since the endearing Count Orlok\, also known as Nosferatu\, was first released on March 5th\, 1922. What better setting to embrace all things Vampire than Austin\, fondly nicknamed Bat City? Nosferatu Festival is a gathering of fans for the mutual admiration of this masterpiece by way of artwork\, music\, food\, drink\, and general revelry. The Fest is our way of bringing together people spanning all age groups\, all cultures and subcultures\, and even those alive and undead. \nDaywalker Bazaar (vendors\, photo ops\, food\, drinks\, screenings) Doubletree By Hilton Austin Northwest – Arboretum (click link to book hotel) Feb 22nd & 23rd \nNightstalker Parties (Bands\, Burlesque\, Sideshow\, drinks) Kick Butt Coffee Feb 21st-22nd \nFor more information visit Nosferatu Festival Q&A
URL:https://www.bizarrocentral.com/event/nosferatu-festival/
LOCATION:Oregon
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