Here’s what’s happening in the geek world this month. Got something to add? Let us know.
Nebula Awards Weekend, Washington, DC
May 19-22
The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA) will present the Nebula Awards during a weekend filled with activities for science, fiction, and science fiction lovers. You don't have to be an SFWA member or even a writer to attend.
Maker Faire, San Francisco, CA
May 21-22
The "world's largest DIY festival," brought to the Bay Area by Make magazine. There will be quite a few GeekMoms and GeekDads there, so be sure to say hello!
BaltiCon, Baltimore, MD
May 27-30
BaltiCon is Maryland's regional sci-fi and fantasy con. This year's guest of honor is prolific science fiction author Ben Bova. Balticon also includes art, costuming, and gaming tracks, along with a lot more.
No matter where you live, it seems like there's something nearby in May. Here are just a few more:
- National Halloween and Haunters Convention--May 5-8, King of Prussia, PA
- Starfury: Invasion, May 6-8, Hayes, Middlesex, UK
- New England Steampunk Festival, May 7-8, Waltham, MA
- Canadian Haunters Convention, May 12-15, London, ON
- Motor City Comic Con May 13-15, Novi, MI
- Creation Entertainment's Weekend of Horrors, May 13-15, Los Angeles, CA
- Wonder Northwest, May 14-15, Portland, OR
- Anime Central, May 20-22, Rosemont, IL
- Dallas ComicCon, May 21-22, Irving, TX
- Fanaticon, May 21, Asheville, NC
- Wizard World's Big Apple Comic Con: Spring Edition, May 21-22, NYC