There are so many conventions and geeky events going on these days that it’s hard to keep track of them all! Sure, we attend and report on some (click here for our personal calendar of conventions), but there are way more than that going on during any given weekend. So we’ve decided to give you a monthly list of comic, pop culture, fandom, gaming, etc. conventions and events taking place in the Southern California area, since that is where we are based. Read on to find out what geeky conventions and events are going on in So Cal during the month of March 2019!
San Fernando Valley Comic Book Convention
When: March 3, 2019
Where: 11128 Balboa Blvd, Granada Hills, CA 91344
Cost: $6; Kids under 12 FREE
Description: Free comics and raffle every hour.
San Diego Comic Fest
When: March 7-10, 2019
Where: Four Points by Sheraton, 8110 Aero Drive, San Diego, CA 92123
Cost: 4-Day Tickets $50; Friday or Saturday 1-Day Tickets $25; Sunday 1-Day Tickets $15; Half price for Juniors 13-17, Students, and Active Military and Spouses; Children 12 and under FREE with purchase of adult ticket
Description: The San Diego Comic Fest is the friendly comic convention with a casual atmosphere and an intimate scale that allows fans to mingle directly with professionals and exhibitors. It’s the place where you can indulge your love of comics, science fiction, and films, and meet an outstanding array of professional creators without high-priced tickets, crowding, or long lines. Guest of Honor: Sergio Aragonés.
San Diego Rocket Con
When: March 9-10, 2019
Where: Scottish Rite Event Center, 1895 Camino del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108
Cost: 2-Day Pass $20; 1-Day Pass $12
Description: The San Diego Rocket Con is a comic, toys and collectibles show created by the owners of TC’s Rockets in San Diego in hopes of revitalizing the quality of collectors shows. This show is to promote the congregation of fellow geeky trades such as trading cards, statues, comics, games, cosplay, and so much more
SheroCon
When: March 9, 2019
Where: Westfield Culver City, 6000 Sepulveda Boulevard, Suite #2820, Culver City, CA 90230
Cost: FREE
Description: SheroCon is a one-day celebration of female comic creators, cosplayers and local sheroes who are making a difference in the world of comics and entertainment.
Arcade Expo 5.0
When: March 15-17, 2019
Where: Museum of Pinball, 700 South Hathaway, Banning, CA 92220
Cost: Friday $50; Saturday $65; Sunday $50; Child Day Pass (3 to 12) $15; Adult 3 Day Pass $130; Child 3 Day Pass (3 to 12) $35
Description: Join us for three days of freeplay on over 1,100 retro to modern arcade games and pinball machines!
TFCon
When: March 15-17, 2019
Where: Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport, 2500 North Hollywood Way, Burbank, California, 91505
Cost: Premium Weekend Pass $100; Weekend Pass $50; Deluxe Saturday Pass $35 ($40 at the door); Saturday General Admission $25; Sunday Pass $20; Kids 5-12 $5 each day; Children under 5 FREE
Description: TFCon is the largest fan-run Transformers convention in the world.
AnaCon
When: March 16, 2019
Where: Central Library, 500 West Broadway, Anaheim, CA 92805
Cost: FREE
Description: The third annual AnaCon event will feature science fiction authors, comic book artists, workshops, zines and more.
AniFest Anime Convention 2019
When: March 23, 2019
Where: Torrance Cultural Arts Center, 3330 Civic Center Dr, Torrance, CA 90503
Cost: AniFest VIP Ultra Badge $150; AniFest Supporter’s Badge $40; AniFest Attendee Badge $15
Description: AniFest is a yearly anime convention and festival dedicated to celebrating the arts and culture of Japanese animation. Cosplayers, vendors, partners, sponsors, performers, and event producers all come together in one day to bring you the best that an anime convention has to offer, but without the high price!
Mission Viejo Library Comic-Con
When: March 23, 2019
Where: Mission Viejo Library, 100 Civic Center, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Cost: FREE
Description: There will be guests, vendors, games, costumes, crafts, food and fun for people of all ages.
WonderCon
When: March 29-31, 2019
Where: Anaheim Convention Center, 800 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92802
Cost: 1-Day Friday or Saturday Adult Badge $40; 1-Day Sunday Badge $24; 1-Day Friday or Saturday Junior (13-17)/U.S. Military/Senior Badge $20; 1-Day Sunday Junior (13-17)/U.S. Military/Senior Badge $12; Children 12 and under FREE with paying adult
Description: Annual convention held by Comic-Con International, the same organization behind San Diego Comic-Con. Join us for this amazing convention filled with all the things you love: comics, movies, TV, animation, books and authors, action figures and collectibles, the Masquerade, anime screenings, portfolio review and games!
