For devotees of comics, sci-fi, horror, animé, gaming and cosplay, this is your weekend in Rosemont. The weekend also features the Bud Billiken Parade, Northalsted Market Days and performances by Sam Smith and P!NK.
For devotees of comics, sci-fi, horror, animé, gaming and cosplay, this is your weekend in Rosemont. Fan Expo Chicago is four days of booths, panel discussions and celebrity greatness — and yes, Hollywood actors can still appear during the SAG-AFTRA strike, providing that they’re representing themselves and not promoting a new movie. With that in mind, two of the biggest faces this year are Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd of the “Back to the Future” films.
11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 12-13 in Northalsted on Halsted Street from Belmont to Addison; $20 suggested donation, more information atThe Midwest Buddhist Temple is throwing its Ginza annual fundraiser, which celebrates Japanese culture and will include food, entertainment, cultural arts and crafts. Main stage performances include Minyo dancers and Taiko drummers, while Waza artisans will display their crafts.5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Aug. 11, 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 12 and 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug.
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