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SUMMARY:2026 NW Blerd Convention
DESCRIPTION:The Northwest Blerd Convention returns to Washington Hall in the Central District for a day celebrating Black nerd fandom — comics\, gaming\, anime\, sci-fi and the communities built around them. \nThe program includes panels\, retro and modern gaming\, tournaments in UNO\, Spades and Dominoes\, and cosplay. The Artist Promenade\, featuring local creators and vendors\, is free and open to the public. \nA free kickoff night\, PRE-FUNK for the Northwest Blerd Convention\, runs the evening before at the same venue with a screening of the 1994 superhero comedy “Blankman\,” DJs and tattoo artists. \nTickets on Eventbrite
URL:https://www.geekwire.com/calendar-event/2026-nw-blerd-convention/
LOCATION:Washington Hall\, 153 14th Avenue\, Seattle\, 98122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comic Books,Games,Geek Life
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