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John Waters: Pope of Trash (2024) | Memorabilia Exhibition | Jan 1 - Aug 4, 2024

John Waters: Pope of Trash is the first comprehensive exhibition dedicated to the artist’s contributions to cinema. The exhibition delves into his filmmaking process, key themes, and unmatched style. Works on view include costumes, set decoration, props, handwritten scripts, posters, concept designs, correspondence, scrapbooks, photographs, film clips, and more. Click Here for the 2023 exhibition ….

Nintendo Summer of Play (2023) | Experiences, Free Events | Jun 15 - Aug 28, 2023

Nintendo is hosting a Nintendo Summer of Play Tour through Aug. 28, 2023, offering fans of all ages a free chance to interact with their favorite Nintendo characters and learn more about their worlds. Guests will receive a free Nintendo Summer of Play passport, which can be stamped after participating in activities, and, once completed, ….

Christy Canyon (1966) | Birthdays | Jun 17, 1966

Adult film legend Christy Canyon performed in more than 100 adult films and has appeared in photo spreads for Penthouse, Swank and other men’s magazines. According to Canyon’s autobiography, the adult actress got her start when porn actor Greg Rome approached her while she was waiting for a ride in Hollywood, telling her that she ….

The Empire Strips Back: A Burlesque Parody (2023) | Burlesque Shows | Jun 15 - Aug 13, 2023

After a sold-out, critically acclaimed U.S. tour, The Empire Strips Back makes its way to Chicago. This unique experience drops classic Star Wars sci-fi characters into the world of burlesque. Enjoy a hilarious and alluring Star Wars burlesque parody show featuring Stormtroopers, Twi’leks, Boba Fett, and more classic Star Wars characters. The show includes stunning ….

The Empire Strips Back: A Burlesque Parody (2023) | Burlesque Shows | Jun 14 - Aug 20, 2023

After a sold-out, critically acclaimed U.S. tour, The Empire Strips Back announces additional shows in New York and Chicago. This unique experience drops classic Star Wars sci-fi characters into the world of burlesque. Enjoy a hilarious and alluring Star Wars burlesque parody show featuring Stormtroopers, Twi’leks, Boba Fett, and more classic Star Wars characters. The ….

Heroes Convention (2023) | Comic Cons | Jun 16 - Jun 18, 2023

Heroes Convention was founded in 1982 by Shelton Drum, owner of Charlotte’s Heroes Aren’t Hard To Find comics shop. Since then the convention has become famous for its comics-first and family-friendly atmosphere, where fans can mingle directly with professionals and exhibitors. Boasting an incredible guest list built mainly on reputation and goodwill, HeroesCon is known ….

Annecy International Animation Film Festival (2023) | Film Festivals, Trade Shows | Jun 11 - Jun 17, 2023

Annecy International Animation Film Festival is the world’s largest event dedicated to animation. For an entire week, the event gathers together the biggest names in the sector and celebrates creative and diverse animation styles and techniques. The festival is a competition between animated films of various techniques including traditional, cut-outs, claymation, 3DCG and more, classified ….

Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience Jacksonville (2023) | Art Exhibitions, Experiences, Tours | Jun 9 - Sep 3, 2023

Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience, a new exhibition created in partnership with the National Geographic Society and produced by Paquin Entertainment Group, invites visitors to leave the modern world behind and experience an ancient time like never before. By harnessing projection mapping and new technologies to create stunning visual environments, the magic and mystery ….