Welcome to the Convention Tuesdays segment! Each week here on Geek Alabama, Convention Tuesdays will feature and highlight conventions happening during the upcoming weekend in the State of Alabama, or within short driving distances from Alabama such as Atlanta, Nashville, Chattanooga, New Orleans, Jackson, Memphis, and other nearby cities close to Alabama.
Listings come from Southern Fandom Resource Guide
May 9-12 — Furry Weekend Atlanta — Atlanta, Georgia
Furry Weekend Atlanta is a convention that takes place in downtown Atlanta, at the Marriott Marquis. We welcome everyone interested in their furry side; fursuits are not required! Bring your favorite cosplay and add a furry twist by picking up some ears and tails in our Vendor Hall! We have hundreds of hours of programming, dances, enormous video game and board game rooms, an artist alley, fursuit dance competition and lots more surprises in store.
Learn more at: https://www.furryweekend.com/
May 9-12 — Frolicon — Atlanta, Georgia
Frolicon is the unique juxtaposition of the geek and kink worlds celebrated in glorious fashion in the heart of downtown Atlanta. Each year we celebrate our unique sense of fun and frivolity with 2000 of our closest friends. What’s your poison? We’ve got it all.
Learn more at: https://frolicon.com/
May 11-12 — WasabiCon NOLA — New Orleans, Louisiana
WasabiCon NOLA is a two-day pop culture convention for fans of Asian pop culture, cosplay, and gaming. The event, its first in New Orleans, Louisiana, will take place at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel and will feature celebrity guests, video games, tabletop gaming, an exhibitors hall, and much more!
Learn more at: https://nola.wasabicon.com/
May 11-12 — Brick Universe — Chattanooga, Tennessee
# 1 family LEGO Fan Event is returning to Chattanooga, TN with the most creations built by professional artists under one roof!
Learn more at: https://www.brickuniverseusa.com/
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