Conventions Archives

Make/Play/Watch/Read: World Chess Day (July 20)

July 16, 2021July 15, 2021Evil Genius Mum

Chess is one of the oldest international games in history, and it has its own special day: World Chess Day on Tuesday, July 20.

Make/Play/Watch/Read: E3 and Video Games

June 11, 2021June 10, 2021Evil Genius Mum

Here’s to the gamers and the game developers! Make/Play/Watch/Read with our tribute to video game developers.

Geek Links: The Latest PAX Updates for 2021

March 30, 2021March 29, 2021Evil Genius Mum1

Grab your quick Geek Links on the latest PAX Updates for 2021: from East to West, Down Under to Digital. Courtesy: https://www.paxsite.com/

PAX Tabletop Goes Online for 2020

September 20, 2020September 19, 2020Evil Genius Mum

Taking PAX Tabletop Online for 2020 worked out better than expected, thanks to Discord, ‘Tabletop Simulator,’ and experienced developers.

Dragon Con Isn’t Canceled–It’s Moving Online (and Free!)

July 7, 2020Ruth Suehle

Like most events in 2020, Dragon Con will not be held as an in-person event. But they will be moving online–and it’s free for everyone, whether you were planning to attend or not.

Between the Bookends, Image: Sophie Brown

Between the Bookends: 6 Books We Read in June 2020

July 1, 2020June 30, 2020Sophie Brown1

July’s Between the Bookends column here at GeekMom includes seven books that have been read by Sophie, Lisa, Patricia, and Sarah.

PAX Aust + PAX West = PAX Online 2020

June 17, 2020June 17, 2020Evil Genius Mum3

Good PAX Conventions don’t get cancelled. Their gaming powers combine to create an even greater convention: PAX ONLINE 2020!!

Brazen Comics Festival: A New Comic Convention

March 5, 2020March 4, 2020Evil Genius Mum

Hang on to your variant covers, comic fans. There’s a new convention in town. And it’s “BRAZEN-ly” going where few have ever gone before.

Stepping Back Into Cons With Arisia

January 26, 2020January 25, 2020Rebecca Angel4

It’s been a while. Rebecca Angel took time off from geeky conventions due to chronic illness. Here she shares her weekend adventures at Arisia with her son as they enjoyed gaming, art, panels, and watching ‘Firefly’ when it was time to rest.

Stories from the Convention: All Access to Oz Comic-Con

October 24, 2019October 24, 2019Evil Genius Mum

We all have stories from our favorite conventions: EG Mum shares one from Oz Comic-Con 2019 about accessibility for the hearing impaired.

NYCC 2019: Interviews with She-Ra’s Cast and Writer/Producer

October 23, 2019October 22, 2019Karen Walsh

NYCC 2019: Exclusive interviews with She-Ra’s Noelle Stevenson, Aimee Carrera, Karen Fukuhara, AJ Michalka, and Lauren Ash.

NYCC: ‘Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary’ Review

October 16, 2019Corrina Lawson

“Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary” will thrill all fans of the movie and..it might even convince those who’ve never seen the movie to watch it.

NYCC: “Full Frontal’s Totally Unrigged Primary” App

October 10, 2019October 17, 2019Corrina Lawson

Sure, politics is called a “game” but this is an app that lets you play for the Democratic candidate of your choice to receive a $250,000 donation.

NYCC: CW’s Nancy Drew Gets a Spooky Makeover

October 8, 2019October 8, 2019Corrina Lawson

The CW “Nancy Drew” still solves mysteries but her world includes ghosts and a host of people in the fictional town of Horseshoe Bay hiding secrets.

Play World Australia 2019: An Exhibition of FUN!

September 27, 2019September 26, 2019Evil Genius Mum1

Play World Australia returns to Sydney on October 5 and 6, 2019. It’s a showcase of fun with toys, workshops, and activities to explore the world of play.