To Do This Weekend: Fan Expo Boston

What?

Fan Expo Boston, the town’s largest fan conference and a celebration of comics, horror, sci-fi, fantasy, and gaming

When?

Friday, August 12, 4 to 9 pm; Saturday, August 13, 10 am to five pm; and Sunday, August 14, 10 am to five pm

The place?

The Seaport’s Boston Conference and Exhibition Heart, 415 Summer season St., Boston. It’s simply 35 minutes away when you take the MBTA Inexperienced Line to Park Avenue, then take the Route 7 bus to Summer season St opp WTC Ave.

How a lot?

A single grownup day cross begins at $42 relying on the day. Costs differ for youngsters and youths. Purchase tickets right here.

Why ought to I am going?

Celebrities descend on the Seaport this weekend for Fan Expo Boston, an occasion internet hosting hundreds of holiday makers for 3 days of panels, meet and greets, and group gatherings throughout varied fandoms. This 12 months’s particular visitors embody legendary Jedi Ewan McGregor, together with a Hobbits reunion that includes Elijah Wooden and his costars of the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Others embody Giancarlo Esposito (Breaking Dangerous), Kevin Smith (Jay and Silent Bob), and David Tennant (Physician Who) alongside many extra. See the complete listing of visitors right here.

When you’ve collected your autographs, attend a Q&A panel, stroll the cosplay crimson carpet, or watch an artist duel. Tons of of distributors will likely be current and promoting memorabilia, comics, DVDs, attire, and extra. Artist Alley may even be open for rising comedian inkers, pencillers, and writers to showcase their work and work together with followers. As well as, the expo will characteristic many group gatherings for followers of Star Wars, Harry Potter, and extra.

There’s lots for everybody at this celebration of all issues nerdy.