Long John

Reno Pop Culture Con
2019-11-08 10:00 - 2019-11-10 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Reno-Sparks Convention Center, 4590 S Virginia St, Reno, 89502, United States
About
Reno Pop Culture Con, produced by the same team behind the hugely successful Denver Pop Culture Con, set to debut at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center in November 2019.
Reno Pop Culture Con (RPCC) is a three-day, family-friendly, fan-focused extravaganza, featuring the best in pop culture entertainment. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet comics artists and writers, book authors, and celebrity guests, shop for collectibles, attend panels and programming, or visit the Pop Culture Classroom’s Kids’ Lab.
RPCC is a program of the Colorado-based nonprofit Pop Culture Classroom, whose mission is to inspire a love of learning, to increase literacy, celebrate diversity, and build community through pop culture education. The proceeds of this event benefit Pop Culture Classroom’s overall educational endeavors.
Guests Include:

John Barrowman – actor (CW’s Arrow, BBC’s Doctor Who)
Summer Glau – actor (Angel, Firefly, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Arrow)
Ray Park – actor (Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, X-Men)
Charles Martinet – voice actor (Mario video games)
Paris Cullins – DC artist (Blue Beetle)
Mark McKenna – Marvel/DC artist
Freddie Williams II – DC Artist (Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Ellen Hopkins – author (Crank, Burned, Impulse)
Antony Soehner – author (Gather the Party)
and many, many more!

The show will also host a large series of panels that you can learn more about––especially what panels there are and when they are––at the website.
Tickets
Ticketing is available in a variety of tiers and packages. You can buy single day passes for Friday ($15), Saturday ($25), and Sunday ($20). Or you can buy 3-day passes which has different pricing for adults ($45) and children (FREE from ages 3 to 12). There is also a premium package ($100) that comes with a host of benefits. Learn more and buy tickets at the website.

ArtMix | Crocker-Con 2019
2019-09-12 18:00 - 21:30 | Crocker Art Museum, 216 O St., Sacramento, CA, 95814, United States
The Crocker Art Museum is being invaded by writers, artists, exhibitors, and comic lovers celebrating the art and influence of comics in pop culture. Full of enthralling sights, sounds, and costumed capers, this all-ages evening of dress-up, art demos, cosplay, games, music, dancing, and panel talks will be out of this world.
Please note, guns of any kind are not allowed on Museum property. For the safety of our guests and the art, full-face masks and objects protruding more than 12 inches from the body – including wings, swords, lightsabers, and backpacks – are not allowed in the galleries.
Details:
Thursday, September 12
Hours: 6-9:30pm
Crocker Art Museum
216 O St. Sacramento, CA
Price:
Non-Members $20, Museum Members $10
For more info, click here.

Free Comic Book Day 2019
2019-05-04 | Empire’s Comics Vault, 1120 Fulton Ave, Sacramento, CA, 95825, United States
HELP! Empire’s Comics Vault is giving away 20,000 FREE COMIC BOOKS on Saturday, May 4th at the Free Comic Book Day Festival 2019!
As before, it’s a huge local Sacramento event that will feature live wrestling, roller derby athletes, League for Hope cosplayers, stormtroopers, food trucks, and more!
As ever, the event will host an incredible sampling of local and professional comic book and artistic talent. Announced Guests for the show include:

Justin Greenwood – artist of The Last Siege (Image), Stumptown (Oni Press), The Fuse (Image), Stringers (Oni Press), and––most recently––Alexander Hamilton: The Graphic History of an American Founding Father (Ten Speed Press).
Nick Dragotta – artist for East of West (Image).
Melissa Pagluica – creator of Above the Clouds webcomic.
Jared Konipitski – painter
Julie Okahara – painter
Kyrun Silva – CEO of Taurus Comics, artist/writer of Shaman’s Destiny, writer of Xob the Lightning Wielder.
Kristine Balog – writer, artist, Caravaggio scholar.
Rachel Strum – wandmaker.

Long John returns to this spectacular event with new prints, the three books, and eager conversation for one of his most favorite events of the year.

Oro-Con 2019
2019-04-27 10:00 - 17:59 | Feather Falls Casino, 3 Alverda Drive, Oroville, CA, 95966, United States
Oro-Con is Oroville, California’s own Comic Con! With special guests and creators, contests, vendors, and lots of comic books! This year marks the fourth year of this show.
Announced Guests for the show include:

Comedian/writer Brian Posehn
Melissa Pagluica of Above the Clouds
Kenneth Rocafort – Marvel/DC artist
Tim Bradstreet – artist for Punisher, Hellblazer, and others.
Scott Koblish – Deadpool artist
Robert Love – artist, CEO of Gettosake Entertainment
Jamie Sullivan – artist for Robotech and G.I. Joe comics.
Chris Marrinan – Marvel/DC artist
Megan E. Risk – artist

It’s my first time doing this show and am excited to return to the area. I lived in Chico for a spell and went to Oroville and Paradise regularly and have a deep affection for the area, so I’m incredibly happy to bring Long John to the area for this show.

Stocktoncon Winter 2019
2019-01-20 10:00 - 17:00 | Stockton Arena, 248 W. Fremont St, Stockton, CA, 95203, United States
StocktonCon is expanding its convention offerings as it opens a 1-day show in the winter, specifically on Sunday, January 20th, at the Stockton Arena.
Like it’s big brother, StocktonCon Winter will feature a star-studded list of celebrity guests and artists, cosplay costume contests, gaming tournaments, panels, exhibitors, vendors, and more! You won’t want to miss this new event!
I’m teaming up once again with Taurus Comics to share a table at the event, so be sure to come by to not only chat about Long John but also the wonderful Taurus Comics Shaman’s Destiny and Xob the Lightning Wielder.
The mission of StocktonCon is to raise awareness of outstanding artists in the San Joaquin Valley area and to give attendees the chance to experience Popular Culture (Comics, Card Games, Video Games, Cards, Anime, Manga, Science Fiction, Toys, Television and Movies). It is also StocktonCon’s intention to raise awareness and funds in conjunction with the United Way and St. Mary’s Dining Room.
Hours:

10:00am-5:00pm on Sunday, January 20th.

Tickets:

Pre-sale: $8
At the door: $13
Kids 12 and under are FREE (with paying adult)!

Available at Ticketmaster as well as at many comic shops throughout Northern California:
Stockton
Al’s Comics (ON SALE NOW!)
Stockton Arena Arena Box Office (ON SALE NOW!)
Valhalla Hobbies & Games (ON SALE NOW!)
Ceres
Cruisers (ON SALE NOW!)
Elk Grove
Big Pop Shop (ON SALE NOW!)
Fremont
Chris’s Comics (ON SALE NOW!)
Treasure Island Comics (ON SALE NOW!)
Lodi
Comic Grapevine (ON SALE NOW!)
The Launchpad (ON SALE NOW!)
Manteca
Fantastic Collectibles (ON SALE NOW!)
Gamer’s Path (ON SALE NOW!)
War Torn Front Game Center (ON SALE NOW!)
Cruisers (ON SALE NOW!)
Modesto
Modesto Comics (ON SALE NOW!)
Invincible Comics (ON SALE NOW!)
Utopia Games and Collectibles (ON SALE NOW!)
Cruisers (ON SALE NOW!)
(4931 McHenry Ave. – 4120 Dale Rd.
4000 E. Briggsmore Ave. locations)
Riverbank
Cruisers (ON SALE NOW!)
Sacramento
A-1 Comics, Inc (ON SALE NOW!)
Comics & Collectibles (ON SALE NOW!)
Empire’s Comics Vault (ON SALE NOW!)
San Leandro
The Comic Shop (ON SALE NOW!)
Suisun City
Waterfront Comics (ON SALE NOW!)
Salida
Cruisers (ON SALE NOW!)
Union City
Comic & Figure Addicts (ON SALE NOW!)

ArtMix | CrockerCon 2018
2018-09-13 18:00 - 21:30 | Crocker Art Museum, 216 O St., Sacramento, CA, 95814, United States
As I do every year, a new video announcing my involvement with the annual CrockerCon at the Crocker Art Museum in downtown Sacramento. At one point, the video references a segment of Good Day Sacramento I was on to promote the show. That segment can be viewed below:

Details of the show:
Thursday, September 13
Hours: 6-9:30pm
Crocker Art Museum
216 O St. Sacramento, CA
Price:
Non-Members $20 adults, $12 children, 5 and under are free (discounted prices for museum members)
For more info, click here.

StocktonCon 2018
2018-08-18 10:00 - 17:00 | Stockton Arena, 248 W. Fremont St, Stockton, CA, 95203, United States
StocktonCon is an annual celebration of all things pop-culture at the Stockton Arena!
The 7th Annual StocktonCon will featuring a star-studded list of celebrity guests and artists, cosplay costume contests, gaming tournaments, panels, exhibitors, vendors, and more! You won’t want to miss this fun, family friendly 2-day event!
The mission of StocktonCon is to raise awareness of outstanding artists in the San Joaquin Valley area and to give attendees the chance to experience Popular Culture (Comics, Card Games, Video Games, Cards, Anime, Manga, Science Fiction, Toys, Television and Movies). It is also StocktonCon’s intention to raise awareness and funds in conjunction with the United Way and St. Mary’s Dining Room.
Hours:

10:00am-5:00pm both days

Tickets:

Pre-sale:

One-Day pass: $13
Two-Day pass: $18

At the door:

One-Day pass: $16
Two-Day pass: $22

Kids 12 and under are FREE (with paying adult)!

Purchase your tickets in advance at the Stockton Arena, online, at participating ticket stop locations, or at the door.

Toy Game Pop Culture Expo 2018
2018-06-09 10:00 - 16:00 | Carmichael Elks Lodge #2103, 5631 Cypress Ave, Carmichael, CA, 95608, United States
Toy, Game and Pop Culture Expo. The 2nd Annual show is set for June 9th, 2018, will be held at the Carmichael Elks Lodge #2103. Admission is $10, Children under 10 are FREE.
Special Guests (aside from D. Bethel and Long John) include:

Samantha Newark (voice actress, Jem from Jem and the Holograms)
Lynne Stewart (Miss Yvonne from Pee Wee’s Playhouse)
Angus Oblong (creator of Adult Swim’s The Oblongs animated series)
Chris Marrinan (comic book artist for titles under Marvel, DC, and other publishers)
Zack Hoffman (voice actor, Zartan from G.I. Joe)
Tom Cook (animator)
Melody Perkins (actress, Power Rangers)
Big Tree Comics (Sacramento area independent comic publisher)
and more!

Free Comic Book Day Festival 2018
2018-05-05 09:00 - 20:00 | Empire’s Comics Vault, 1120 Fulton Ave, Sacramento, CA, 95825, United States
Free Comic Book Day is a fun-filled day with free comic books, local creative talent, food trucks, face painters, balloon makers, an amazing store-wide sale, a Supreme Pro Wrestling exhibition, Sac City Rollers’ skaters, West Coast Avengers cosplayers, Charity raffles and lots of new friends.

APE 2017
2017-09-23 - 2017-09-24 | San Jose Convention Center, 150 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA, 95113, United States

Crocker Con
2017-09-14 17:00 - 22:00 | Crocker Art Museum, 216 O St., Sacramento, CA, 95814, United States

Sac Indie Expo
2017-07-15 12:00 - 18:00 | Big Sexy Brewing Company, 5861 88th St #800, Sacramento, CA, 95828, United States
