Artisan vendors showed off goth and steampunk wares at this Bay Area alternative market
Staff Report | Aug 14, 2023
The Menagerie presented the latest Victorian Oddities Market at Spire the Church in Oakland, California. The event featured artisan vendors selling goth and steampunk items including jewelry, accessories, apparel, headwear, and home décor.
Steampunk cosplay and more at Whitby Steampunk Weekend XIV in North Yorkshire
Photos by Craig Jenkins | Aug 2, 2023
The twice-annual event took place July 22-23 at the Whitby Pavilion on England’s North Yorkshire coast, with a steampunk market along with presentations, workshops, live entertainment, and lots of cosplay.
The Sacramento Steampunk Society had a big presence at the Northern California event
Photos by Clara Blackheart and Fred Jeska | Jun 28, 2023
The second Hangtown Wild West & Steampunk Festival took place June 17 and 18 at the Amador County Fairgrounds. That’s about 40 miles east of Sacramento, so naturally the Sacramento Steampunk Society was there.
Cosplay, Nerf dueling, and more at the free “Steampunk Happening” in Illinois
Photos by Curt Knapp | Jun 5, 2023
Steampunk fans in the Midwest braved 90-degree temperatures as Cogs & Corsets: A Steampunk Happening, took place June 2-4 in Bloomington, Illinois. Fortunately, many activities were held in the air-conditioned Bloomington Center for Performing Arts.
Cosplayers and artists at the large anime convention run “by fans, for fans”
Staff Report | Jun 1, 2023
You had to wonder what folks in downtown San Jose were thinking over Memorial Day weekend as groups of colorful sci-fi and fantasy characters streamed to the convention center. It was time for FanimeCon, the region’s largest anime gathering.
Meet some of the artists and cosplayers at this small but friendly event near San Francisco
By Stephen Beale | May 24, 2023
This event didn’t have A-list celebrities or other attractions you might find at a big pop culture convention. But it had a friendly atmosphere, imaginative cosplayers, and talented artists who were happy to discuss their work.
Cosplay, tea dueling, dancing, and more at the steampunk festival in Quincy, Illinois
Photos by Curt Knapp | May 23, 2023
The second annual Big River Time Travelers Convention took place May 19-21 in Quincy, Illinois, and once again our Midwest correspondent was there to take photos and file a report.
Dark fashion, artists, music, and more at the goth festival in Northern California
By Stephen Beale | May 10, 2023
The Menagerie Oddities Market presented the 3rd Annual SF Bay Area World Goth Day Festival May 6 in Vallejo, California. With all the crossover between goth and steampunk, there was plenty at the event for steampunk fans to enjoy.
Thousands flocked to the town known for its association with Bram Stoker’s Dracula
Photos by Craig Jenkins | May 9, 2023
Author Jess Nevins famously stated that “steampunk is what happens when goths discover brown.” But for a few days last month it was steampunks donning black as the spring edition of Whitby Goth Weekend took place April 28-30.
Music, panels, authors, Tea Scouts and more at the Bay Area steampunk convention
By Stephen Beale | Apr 13, 2023
“Villains and Heroes” was the theme as Clockwork Alchemy took place April 7-9 near San Francisco. Attendees could choose between a “Hero” and “Villain” ribbon when receiving their convention badges, and it appears that most opted for “Villain.”
