SabotenCon – Phoenix’s Anime Convention [Upcoming Event]
Otaku’s, rejoice! Three days of glory will soon descend upon you!
In a couple of weeks you can wave goodbye to regular colored hair (and regular sized boots) and head on over to SabotenCon for a three day celebration of all things anime.
(I’ve been known to enjoy some Stand Alone Complex, Evangelion, and Trigun here and there, myself.)
The fine folks over at SabotenCon have asked me to blog for them, so of course I said yes because I love the attention local geek adventures.
- Friday, Sept 30th – Oct 2nd.
- At the Hilton Squaw Peak Resort in Phoenix.
- Many bands and voice actors shall abound.
- As well as other prominent figures in “the biz.”
- Events include everything you’d expect from a solid anime convention.
- (Masquerades, video gaming, AMV contests, people watching, etc.)
- Getcha tickets right here.
Last year, I learned that Saboten means “Cactus.” So now you know.
If you think you might go, feel free to refer to this handy field guide to help you spot me.
6 Things For Geeks To Do This Weekend In Arizona [WE 07/17]
This weekend, Arizona get’s very Harry, puts on some anime costumes, and games games games.
It’s been a very exciting week in the Octopus household, and this weekend should prove to be very fun as well.
There is geekery to be had all over the valley – and beyond – all weekend.
Thursday, July 14th
Advanced Screenings of Harry Potter [Chandler & Scottsdale]
- I know of two advance showings happening at 7pm Thursday night; both for charity.
- One for A Special Connection Foundation at San Tan Harkins in Chandler.
- And one for The Phoenix Film Foundation at Shea Harkins in Scottsdale.
- If you’re interested, read my post about seeing Harry Potter early for details.
Friday, July 15th
- Dust off that Phoenix Comicon costume and head up to Flag!
- Anime Kaigi 2011 is a full blown Anime convention happening all weekend long.
- It boasts the usual offerings such as voice actors, masquerades, and loads of cosplaying.
- Learn all about Anime Kaigi on their site.
Harry Potter Improv Shows [Scottsdale]
- Masters of short-form improv, The Jester’z are donning scarves and robes this weekend.
- Shows this weekend are Potter themed, and they’ll be performing on the spot based on your Rowling-eque suggestions.
- And wear your own costume for a chance to win prizes.
- Official details and Harry Potter improv show times here.
Saturday, July 16th
- If you love tabletop gaming in any form, you may want to swing by this “mini gaming convention.”
- I’ve been to one of these Vul-Con Arenas before, and it was pretty epic.
- Learn to play just about any table game you can think of, or join up with a more experienced group.
- All day long at Imperial Games Outpost.
- Learn more about Vul-Con on their site.
- Wake up on island.
- Punch trees – with other mine-crafters!
- The Arizona Minecrafters are hosting a craft-fest.
- At Gangplank from 3pm – 6pm.
- Learn more on the Minecraft-athon Facebook Event page.
- Those Inglorious Geeky Podcasters who interviewed me this week are hosting a game night.
- Mortal Kombat, MTG, and they’ll be teaching n00bs how to play DnD.
- And they’re providing the snacks!
- At Gotham City Comics from 6pm – 9pm.
- Here are the details.
Get out, have fun, and support the local geek scene.
And, as always, share what you might go do this weekend, and let me know if I missed anything!
4 Things For Geeks To Do This Weekend In Arizona [WE 07/10]
This weekend, Arizona tries to catch a $$60 Billion man, breaks the first rule of Fight Klub, opens a new indie theater, and sends zombies to the beach.
I’ve been out of town (and out of the loop) the last week. I hope everyone enjoyed the much haboob’d haboob. We missed it.
On the plus side, I enjoyed some wicked fireworks, my family, old school NES, and some sweet Star Trek: TNG on Netflix.
This weekend it looks like most geek action is happening on Friday.
Friday, July 8th
Trigun: The Animated Film [Tempe]
- Catch The Humanoid Typhoon in his own flick!
- (When it comes to Anime, Trigun has always been a favorite of mine.)
- Shows start Friday at the Valley Theater on Mill.
- Go here for showtimes all weekend.
- It’s time to once again answer the call of Mortal Kombat.
- If I’m not mistaken, the guy running this thing also happens to be undefeated… ?
- Sign up and see if you can finish him (see what I did there?) on his own machine.
- At The Cade Gallery around 7pm.
- Ahhh, finally!
- The East Valley’s own little indie film house opens its doors!
- Check the place out and enjoy The Room (and Hobo w/ A Shotgun).
- At 8pm, and kinda part of Mesa’s 2nd Friday.
- I will definitely try to be there.
- This one doesn’t really need too much more description, does it?
- At Evermore Nevermore at 9pm.
- (Also kinda part of Mesa’s 2nd Friday.)
- If you’re over 18 and would like to participate, bikini-wise, let them know!
And The Pause Button has a solid list of other gaming tournaments going on this weekend, so check them out too.
It’s good to back in The AZ – I hope I see you out this weekend!
