Yearly Archive:: 2022
Dec 08 2022
Here’s What We Know about the Uncanny Experience, the X-Men-Inspired Event Coming to Minneapolis
Next year will be the 60th anniversary of the X-Men, created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, first appearing in comics—and to celebrate, the inaugural Uncanny Experience is coming to Minneapolis on September 16 and 17, 2023. Minnesota already has a lot of established conventions that happen throughout…
Dec 07 2022
Cosplayer and Writer Ani-Mia Talks Bettie Page, Comics, and Costumes
Ani-Mia may be best known for cosplay, but if you’ve visited a comic book shop recently, you might also have seen her name on Bettie Page: The Alien Agenda, published by Dynamite. In addition, she has been writing for Otaku USA for seven years. Mia visited Minnesota for this year’s Twin Cities…
Dec 04 2022
This Week in Geek (12/5/22–12/11/22)
Welcome to This Week in Geek, your guide to events of interest to the Minnesota geek community for the week of Monday, December 5, to Sunday, December 11.
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Virtual Events
Geek Partnership Society Holiday Emporium
What: Community
When: Wednesday, November 23, through Friday,…
Nov 29 2022
Andor Deepens and Expands the Star Wars Universe
Andor showrunner Tony Gilroy once said he was “never interested” in Star Wars before joining Rogue One. Yet with this meticulously crafted gift of a series, he has fulfilled many of the ambitions George Lucas espoused with the original trilogy and even more emphatically clarified with…
Nov 27 2022
This Week in Geek (11/28/22–12/4/22)
Welcome to This Week in Geek, your guide to events of interest to the Minnesota geek community for the week of Monday, November 28, to Sunday, December 4.
Virtual Events
Geek Partnership Society Holiday Emporium
What: Community
When: Wednesday, November 23, through Friday, December 9
Where: Virtual…
Nov 24 2022
The ULTIMATE Minnesota Geek Guide to Black Friday and Small Business Saturday 2022
Planning to start your winter holiday shopping, support local geek businesses, or just take advantage of some amazing deals this weekend? Well, we’ve done all the legwork for you and are happy to provide your ultimate Minnesota geek guide to Black Friday and Small Business Saturday! We’ve…
Nov 23 2022
The MN Bookstore Guide to Black Friday and Small Business Saturday 2022
The winter holiday shopping season is here, and as always, it’s a great time to buy from local businesses! This year marks the 10th anniversary of Indies First, a national campaign encouraging readers to support independent bookstores. Author Celeste Ng is serving as 2022 spokesperson.
Whether…
Nov 21 2022
Elijah Wood and Sean Astin Charm the Crowd at Twin Cities Con
At Twin Cities Con earlier this month, I had the opportunity to attend the panel “Journey to Middle Earth with Elijah Wood and Sean Astin.” My original intent was to take a few photos for Twin Cities Geek and move on, but I ended up staying for the whole session because of the Lord of the Rings…
Nov 20 2022
Get Seasonal with These 6 Autumnal Yarn Crafts
Autumn is one of my favorite seasons. It boasts not only the beautiful natural display of the leaves changing color but also some of my favorite foods, like squash, hot cider, and orchard apples! It also harbors one of my favorite holidays (Halloween). When I think of autumn, I think of being cozy. It’s…
Nov 20 2022
This Week in Geek (11/21/22–11/27/22)
Welcome to This Week in Geek, your guide to events of interest to the Minnesota geek community for the week of Monday, November 21, to Sunday, November 27.
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Virtual Events
Kid Koala: Music to Draw To
What: Music, Meetup
When: Monday, November 21, at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Virtual via…