Strange Happenings at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair (13+)

Strange Happenings at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair (13+)

Presented by Kelsey Josephson Alternate history is popular in steampunk storytelling, but what happens when reality is stranger than fiction? Come learn about the 1893 World’s Fair that almost wasn’t and the curious events surrounding the exposition. With fierce...
Brendan Detzner reads from The Orphan Fleet (13+)

Brendan Detzner reads from The Orphan Fleet (13+)

Presented by Brendan Detzner. Brendan Detzner reads from his series of swashbuckling circus punk adventure fantasy stories. Brendan Detzner writes horror, fantasy, weird humor, and a lot of other stuff. His work has appeared in Pseudopod, Podcastle, Chizine, One Buck...
Valentine Wolfe

Valentine Wolfe

In April 2024, the haunting sounds of Valentine Wolfe will accompany a screening of the classic silent film Nosferatu (1922) as well as other performances from the dark duo. A symphony of darkness, Valentine Wolfe performs gothic music inspired by seances, 19th...
So You Want to Be a God?

So You Want to Be a God?

Presented by Dana Fraedrich World-building! Whether it’s in a homebrew D&D world, book writing, or otherwise, the process can be daunting. But did you know there are some major touch points from our own world that can help make the process so much easier? Do you...