5/6: Luke Pearson and George O'Connor in New York, NY
Cartoonists Luke Pearson and George O'Connor will be signing and discussing their work on Tuesday, May 6 from 7-8 p.m. at Strand Book Store in Manhattan, New York. Pearson will be promoting the fourth and latest book in his Hildafolk series, Hilda and the Black Hound (Flying Eye Books), and will be joined by O'Connor, creator of the Olympians series (First Second). Purchase of Hilda and the Black Hound or a $15 Strand gift card is required to attend the event. Strand Book Store is located at 828 Broadway, New York, NY 10003.
5/9-5/11: Ottawa Comiccon in Ottawa, Ontario
Ottawa Comiccon is taking place from Friday, May 9 through Sunday, May 11 at the EY Centre in Ottawa, Ontario. Join thousands of fans and celebrate comics and entertainment with over 100 activities including panels like "Comic Book Chemistry – Super Heroes vs. Science," "Manga 101," and "Sketcherades with Comic Book Artists." Comics guests include Bob Camp, Dan Parent, Jenny Frison, Glenn Fabry, Marco Rudy, Kevin Maguire, Neal Adams, Simon Bisley, Tony Moore, and Yanick Paquette. Single day tickets range from $20-35 ($5-10 for children 6 to 12), 3-day passes are $55, deluxe tickets are $75. VIP tickets are sold out. The EY Centre is located at 4899 Uplands Dr., Ottawa, ON K1V 2N6 Canada.
5/10-5/11: Toronto Comics Arts Festival 2014 in Toronto, Ontario
The Toronto Comics Arts Festival (TCAF) kicks off this weekend, May 10-11, at the Toronto Reference Library in Toronto, Ontario. Unlike other conventions, TCAF keeps the focus on comics and their creators, with readings, presentations, exhibitions, screenings, and more. Programming includes sessions presented by the Canadian Society for the Study of Comics such as "Identity and Subjectivity," "Visual Languages," 'Reading Superheroes," "Nostalgia for the Future"; Kids programming including author spotlights, giveaways, and interactive presentations (view full schedule here); a series of comics workshops and readings; and the presentation of the 2014 Doug Wright Awards. Comics guests include Lynn Johnston, Kate Beaton, Kazu Kibuishi, Moyocco Anno, Ed Brubaker, Darwyn Cooke, Michael DeForge, Sean Phillips, Akira Himekawa, Jeff Smith, and Isabelle Arsenault. Admission to TCAF is free to the public. The Toronto Reference Library is located at 789 Yonge St., Toronto, ON M4W 2G8.
5/10: Peter Bagge Exhibition Opening in Seattle, WA
Join cartoonist Peter Bagge for the opening of an exhibition featuring to mark the release of Buddy Buys a Dump (Fantagraphics) on Saturday, May 10 from 6-8 p.m. at Fantagraphics Book Store & Gallery in Seattle, Washington. Buddy Buys a Dump collects the latest stories in Bagge's long-running and critically acclaimed Hate series. The show (which runs through July 9) contains original drawings from the book, and the opening reception includes a signing and musical performance by Kelli Frances Corrado. This event is free to the public. Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery is located at 1201 S. Vale St., Seattle, WA 98108.
