Long John

Hobby Quest Grand Opening - August 1, 2021
2021-08-01 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hobby Quest, 8932 Elk Grove Blvd, Elk Grove, CA, 95624, United States
I’m very proud to be a part of the grand opening of the Elk Grove gaming shop, Hobby Quest! While officially a week-long celebration, I’ll be there on Sunday, August first from 12pm – 4pm to talk about games, comics, and the creative process in general! If you’re in the area, please stop on by!

Books 'N Brews
2021-08-21 14:00 - 20:00 | New Helvetia Brewing Co., 1730 Broadway, Sacramento, 95818, United States
A monthly celebration of books, beer & storytelling at New Helvetia Brewing Company. Come join us for our inaugural event!
This month we are excited to welcome local comic book creators Kyrun Silva of Taurus Comics, D. Bethel, and Jon Williams & Ben Robinson (of Space Oddities). Come sip on craft beer and hear their stories.
The event will be held on Saturday, August 21 from 2pm-8pm, and admission is free (though, if you’re a drinker, you should check out the excellent beer New Helvetia has on tap)!

If you’re on Facebook, let the exhibitors know you’re coming by responding to the Facebook event (or click on the image below).

Art Mix | CrockerCon 2022
2022-04-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Crocker Art Museum, 216 O St., Sacramento, CA, 95814, United States
Break free at Sacramento’s most fun-filled, family-friendly evening extravaganza. Bursting with live performances, music, art-making, drinks, art, and so much more, ArtMix has everything. Expect the unexpected at the Crocker’s favorite after-hours happening!
Heroes and sheroes are leaping off the page and into Sacramento for an all-ages celebration of comics and pop culture. Drive, fly, or teleport your superhero squad to the Crocker for an evening of musical performances, hands-on demonstrations, and cosplay. Take home some of the fun by shopping local vendors, artists, and publishers.

Information
Free for Members
$25 for Nonmembers
$10 for Nonmember Children and Youth
This program takes place at the Crocker.
Proof of vaccination is required to attend this program/event. Upon entry, attendees age 12 and up are required to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination. Photo ID is required for attendees ages 18 and up. Negative COVID tests are not accepted.
While masks are not required, we support those who wish to continue to mask indoors including those who are immunocompromised or otherwise concerned. Mask are encouraged in small or enclosed spaces where social distancing may not be possible. Read more about our COVID-19 Safety Requirements HERE.

Great Escape Games Summer Comic-Con
2024-08-03 12:00 - 20:00 | Great Escape Games, 1250 Howe Ave #3A, Sacramento, CA, 95825, United States
I am super excited to be a vendor at the very first comic-con hosted by local game shop, Great Escape Games! Even though it’s a show about comics, it’s being hosted at Sacramento’s premier spot for tabletop gaming––from role-playing games to wargaming, Great Escape Games’ Summer Comic-Con is the place to go for anyone with nerdy tastes! I hope to see you there!

Date: Saturday, August 3, 2024 Time: 12 PM – 8 PM Where: 1250 Howe Ave #3A Sacramento, CA Admission: FREE

ArtMix | CrockerCon 2024
2024-09-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Crocker Art Museum, 216 O St., Sacramento, CA, 95814, United States
EVENT INFORMATION:
Date: Thursday, September 12, 2024
Time: 6-9 PM
Where: Crocker Art Museum – 216 O St, Sacramento, CA 95814
Admission: FREE for museum members, $25 for non-members

Find more information here.

Heroic Havoc: A Superhero Sketch Fest
2024-11-11 11:00 - 15:00 | Sacramento History Museum, 101 I St, Sacramento, CA, 95814, United States
Would you like to hone your doodling skills? Join us for a Superhero Sketch Fest at the Museum! Get tips on creating your own superhero character from local artists, then learn how to build an adventurous tale through storyboarding. Workshops for Heroic Havoc are free with Museum admission.
Workshops:
11:00 am – Character Drawing with Mario Estioko, cartoonist, illustrator and Sac State Graphic Design Professor
12:00 pm – Character Development with Melissa Pagluica & Kyrun Silva – Moderated by Sac Geeks
1:00 pm – Reimagining Pop Art with illustrator Nooligan
2:00 pm – How a Page Tells a Story with comic creators David Andry and D. Bethel
You can purchase museum admission tickets the day of at the Museum!! We hope to see you there!
Admission Info:
Children (age 0-5) Free
Youth (age 6-17) $6
General $12

Stocktoncon Winter 2025
2025-02-16 11:30 - 12:30 | Adventist Health Arena, 248 W Fremont Street, Stockton, CA, 95203, United States
This weekend I have the honor of being on a panel discussing comic book writing in the esteemed company of Dr. Theresa Rojas, D. B. Andry, and Eben Burgoon, and moderated by Jameson Rohrer at StocktonCon Winter 2025. Our panel starts at 11:30am on Sunday, February, 2/16, to hang out and talk about making comics for an hour! I’m super excited to not only talk about comic book writing but to hear what my infinitely more qualified co-panelists have to say––I’m there to learn as well as to share my own experiences!

Get your tickets now!

Crocker Con 2025
2025-09-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Crocker Art Museum, 216 O St., Sacramento, CA, 95814, United States
EVENT INFORMATION:
Date: Sunday, September 19, 2025
Time: 10 AM – 4 PM
Where: Crocker Art Museum – 216 O St, Sacramento, CA 95814
Admission: FREE
Find more information here.
