Author Appearance: Stan Sakai

Stan Sakai, creator of the comic book series Usagi Yojimbo, will appear at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, MA on May 11th from 11:00am to 12:30pm, in conjunction with the museum’s new exhibit, “Samurai!” Visit http://www.mfa.org/programs/special-event/lecture-stan-sakai-happygiant-usagi-yojimbo-and-creative-process to learn more.

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Author Appearance: Joe Hill

Joe Hill will appear at Books-A-Million in South Portland, ME to present his new book NOS4A2 on May 11th at 2:00pm.

Vic is strangely gifted: she can find anything missing (be it a bracelet or the answer to a question), and when she rides her bike through the Shorter Way bridge, she will end up at her desired destination. And she’s the only one who’s escaped from serial killer Charlie Manx’s Rolls Royce ride to a park called Christmasland. After Manx dies in prison, his body mysteriously disappears after the autopsy. Master of horror Joe Hill joins us once more for a tale of paranormal suspense and revenge.

See http://joehillfiction.com/2013/04/ride-on/ for details.

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Can’t Stop the Serenity 2013

The New England Browncoats will bring Joss Whedon’s Serenity back to the big screen for the eighth annual “Can’t Stop The Serenity” charity fundraiser. This year’s event will be held Saturday, June 22nd at midnight at the Coolidge Corner Theatre in Brookline, MA. Proceeds from ticket sales go to benefit the womens’ rights organization Equality Now; bring canned goods for Rosie’s Place to receive tickets for fantastic raffle prizes. Watch http://cstsboston.blogspot.com/ and http://www.facebook.com/cstsboston for more details.

Tickets for this event will be $15 in advance and $20 the day of the show. Tickets will be available via http://www.coolidge.org/content/serenity.

“Can’t Stop The Serenity” events will be held worldwide. To learn more about the fundraiser and find other screenings, visit http://www.cantstoptheserenity.com/.

“Solace” by Science Fiction Theatre Company

The Science Fiction Theatre Company presents its new play “Solace” at the Factory Theater in Boston, MA from May 10th to May 25th.

If you could bring them back, would you? The answer is obvious for Julia, whose husband is lost in space during a recent mission. Everyone from her boss to her own mother tells Julia that she needs to accept her loss and move on. But Julia knows in her heart that her husband is still out there, and that she is the only one who can find him.

Armed with her brilliant mind and sarcastic GPS, Julia sets out to accomplish the impossible!

Featuring: Erin Eva Butcher, Gabriel Graetz, Kathy-Ann Hart, Jo d’Angelo, Kate Mock Elliot and Joe Kidawski.

For showtimes and tickets see http://www.sciencefictiontheatrecompany.com/.

Robin Hood Springtime Festival 2013

The 2013 Robin Hood Springtime Festival will be held in Guilford, CT on the weekends of May 18-19 and 25-26, and June 1-2.

It is our hope that our guests will share the same passion we discovered as children and be equally interested to learn about history, the performing arts, costuming, music, dance, and more. Learning aside, there are more stage-and-street shows than you can see in a day, shopping, food, games and plenty of other things to keep you busy on your mythical journey back in time.

Visit http://robinhoodsfaire.com/ for more details.

New Hampshire Renaissance Faire 2013

The 2013 New Hampshire Renaissance Faire will be held May 11th, 12th, 18th, and 19th in Kingston, NH.

The NH Renaissance Faire is a family friendly, educational, visual, theatrical and fantastical event held in gorgeous, (and central), Kingston, NH. From historical knights to fantastical fairies, NHRF brings together education and fun for the whole family. Our merchants are mainly local artisans with an emphasis on hand made items including costumes, jewelry, pottery, herbals, weaponry, and more. Some will even demonstrate their craft live for your enjoyment.

Learn more at http://www.nhrenfaire.com/.

Artist Appearance: Kevin Eastman (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)

Kevin Eastman, co-creator of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, will appear at the Rochester, NH Free Comic Book Day Festival sponsored by Jetpack Comics. There will be other guests, activities, and contests during the festival. See http://www.jetpackcomics.com/fcbd.html for details.

Sam Huntington of “Being Human”

Actor Sam Huntington of SyFy Channel’s “Being Human” will appear at Harrision’s Comics and Pop Culture in Nashua, NH on May 4th from 2:00pm-3:00pm. The event is presented by IAMTHINK.COM. To learn more see https://www.facebook.com/events/286529408148323/ and http://www.harrisonscomics.net/.

Author Appearance: Joe Hill

Joe Hill will appear at Brookline Booksmith in Brookline, MA to present his new book NOS4A2 on May 3rd at 7:00pm.

Vic is strangely gifted: she can find anything missing (be it a bracelet or the answer to a question), and when she rides her bike through the Shorter Way bridge, she will end up at her desired destination. And she’s the only one who’s escaped from serial killer Charlie Manx’s Rolls Royce ride to a park called Christmasland. After Manx dies in prison, his body mysteriously disappears after the autopsy. Master of horror Joe Hill joins us once more for a tale of paranormal suspense and revenge.

Learn more at http://www.brooklinebooksmith-shop.com/event/joe-hill-nos4a2.

Dark Carnival of Authors

Annie’s Book Stop in Worcester, MA is hosting a free “Dark Carnival of Authors” day on April 13th, featuring authors of dark fantasy and horror: Eric Dimbleby, Jennifer Pelland, K. A. Laity, Jessie Olson, Errick Nunnally, Rose Mambert, Frank Raymond Michaels, Morven Westfield, Inanna Arthen, John McIlveen, TJ May, and Kristi Petersen Schoonover. Get the detailed schedule at http://anniesbookstopworcester.wordpress.com/2013/04/09/dark-carnival-of-authors-saturday-april-13th-all-day/.