BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME: PRODID:-//Upcoming.org/Upcoming ICS//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080822 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080825 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Fan Expo 2008 DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/413189/ ] Fan Expo Canada (formerly the Canadian National Expo) is a multigenre convention covering the sci-fi\, comic book\, anime\, horror\, and gaming genres. It is held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto and has taken place since 1995\, when it was named The Canadian National Comic Book Expo. It is the largest pop culture convention in Canada. 43\,000 people attended in 2007. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/413189/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/413189/ DTSTAMP:20080121T100759 LAST-UPDATED:20080121T100759 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/104256/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/18040/":Metro Toronto Convention Centre @ 255 Front Street West\, Toronto\, Ontario END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:Metro Toronto Convention Centre ADDRESS:255 Front Street West CITY:Toronto REGION;X-ABBREV=:Ontario COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:Canada POSTALCODE: URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/18040/ END:VVENUE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080822 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080825 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Anime Evolution 2008 DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/407569/ ] Anime Evolution is an annual three-day event celebrating Japanese animation and Asian popular culture. Activities that we feature include interactive panel discussions with industry guests\, cultural demonstrations\, 24-hour video rooms\, costume contests\, a charity auction\, games\, and more. It is an event suitable for people of all ages\, and families are welcome to attend. Partial proceeds for the event are donated to the SFU Foodbank. Anime Evolution’s focus is entertainment\, community and cultural diversity in a fun\, inclusive and accessible setting. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/407569/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/407569/ DTSTAMP:20080114T141741 LAST-UPDATED:20080114T141741 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/104256/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/8770/":Simon Fraser University Burnaby Mountain Campus @ 8888 University Drive\, Vancouver-Burnaby\, British Columbia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:Simon Fraser University Burnaby Mountain Campus ADDRESS:8888 University Drive CITY:Vancouver-Burnaby REGION;X-ABBREV=:British Columbia COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:Canada POSTALCODE: URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/8770/ END:VVENUE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080829 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080902 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Con-X-treme Animation and all things media convention DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/127578/ ] WHAT IS CON-X-TREME? CON-X-TREME is volunteer-run animation and all things media convention held this year over the extended Labor Day weekend at the San Mateo Marriott Hotel. The primary area of emphasis is focused on the creation of art and media\, traditional and non-traditional\, without the limitation of holding true to a certain theme or topic. While some may view this as simply it is another anime or science fiction convention event\, the real opportunities this event brings forward is an opportunity for fans of all mediums to meet and network with both other fans and professionals alike. Whether it be physical art\, virtual art\, film & television\, video games or music\, CON-X-TREME attempts to have compelling\, knowledgeable\, and well-spoken Guests of Honor who are willing to spend time sharing their experiences within their respective industries\, mentoring our attendees through discussion panels\, classroom instruction\, and other programming events. Throughout each day of the weekend event\, CON-X-TREME presents curriculum through a series of classroom programming where event members may participate in the discussion or hands-on study of particular subjects. CON-X-TREME is not all classrooms\, lectures\, and study however\, as we temper much of the proceeding with many other programming alternatives including\, but not limited to\, the following:  A 24-hour anime programming room featuring professional and fan-created animation videos and programs\;  A room dedicated to premiering the latest in console and computer video games and technology\;  Dedicated space for costume gatherings and workshops which will culminate in a full costume contest event\;  Event space which promotes and displays artwork from many of the Bay Area’s most vibrant and popular artists\; All in all\, CON-X-TREME aspires to provide opportunities for the truly creative side of fans and professionals to mix freely within an environment which inspires creativity and spontaneity. . Come Join US Aug 29 - Sept 1 at the San Mateo Marriott. www.con-x-treme.org Guests: Ex’pression College for Digital Arts Smith Micro (Sponsor.Software) Hash (Animators\, Software) Antonio Fargas (Better Known as Huggy Bear) Herbert Jefferson Jr (Boomer Battlestar Galactica) Bob May (Robot from Lost in Space) C. Andrew Nelson (Darth Vader\, Visual Effects) (Animator\, 3d Modeling) Joey Jordan (Artist) Jeffrey O. Alcairo (Angry Guy Art Studio) Stephanie Bryant (Video Blogging\, Technical Writer) Techgal-Industrial (Manga Artist) Wacom (Drawing Tables) Registration is $50.00 for the weekend. Children 13 and under are free and must be accompanied by parent. Animation workshops sponsored by: ex’pression College for Digital Arts Angry Guy Studios C. Andrew Nelson Hash Smith Micro Waccom Animation and media workshops in: - Final Cut Studio - Hash Animation - Manga Techgal-Industrial - Adobe CS3 Angry Guy - Flash - Special Effects - 3D modeling - Abode Elements - Poser Video Contest Cosplay Bofing Art Show/Art Contest "Veronica's Place" Amine veiwing provide by Bay Area Animation Society Sunday Night Buffet Con-X-LIVE It is our goal to separate the barrier between audience member and stage musician\, and in turn make music a social experience once again. Silver Griffin and the Family Crest is: Liam McCormick – Vocals\, Guitars and Composition\, Greg Black – Bass and Vocals\, Seabrien Arata – Drums\, John “Von” Seeterlin – Lead Guitars and Vocals URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/127578/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/127578/ DTSTAMP:20061116T170446 LAST-UPDATED:20061116T170446 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/81694/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/104973/":San Mateo Marriott San Francisco Airport Hotel @ 1770 South Amphlett Blvd.\, San Mateo\, California END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:San Mateo Marriott San Francisco Airport Hotel ADDRESS:1770 South Amphlett Blvd. CITY:San Mateo REGION;X-ABBREV=:California COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:United States POSTALCODE: URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/104973/ END:VVENUE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080922 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:MikomiCon 2008 DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/419368/ ] URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/419368/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/419368/ DTSTAMP:20080128T123420 LAST-UPDATED:20080128T123420 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/24033/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/30774/":California State University Northridge @ 18111 Nordhoff Street\, Northridge\, California 91330-8272 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:California State University Northridge ADDRESS:18111 Nordhoff Street CITY:Northridge REGION;X-ABBREV=:California COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:United States POSTALCODE:91330-8272 URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/30774/ END:VVENUE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080927T180000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Cheech & Chong Light up America Tour DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/953889/ ] Cheech & Chong reunite for first standup tour in 25 years. Comedy duo Cheech & Chong have announced plans to reunite for their first live standup tour in more than 25 years. The pair of Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong\, notorious for their drug-heavy humor in the '70s\, will take their "Hey\, What's That Smell?" tour to 24 cities this fall and winter\, kicking off Sept. 12 in Upper Darby\, PA\, and running through a Dec. 20 show in Denver. Read more: http://www.livedaily.com/news/14634.html Tickets go on sale beginning Aug. 8 at 4:20 p.m. local time in each market. Additional dates and information on presales will be announced via the duo's tour website. Dates are below. http://www.livedaily.com/news/14634.html [Note: The following tour dates have been provided by artist and/or tour sources\, who verify its accuracy as of the publication time of this story. Changes may occur before tickets go on sale. Check with official artist websites\, ticketing sources and venues for late updates.] September 2008 12 - Upper Darby\, PA - Tower Theatre 13 - Washington\, DC - Warner Theatre 19 - Indianapolis\, IN - Murat Theatre 20 - Detroit\, MI - The Fillmore Detroit 26 - Atlanta\, GA - The Tabernacle 27 - Miami Beach\, FL - Fillmore Miami Beach At Jackie Gleason Theater October 2008 24 - Westbury\, NY - Capital One Bank Theatre At Westbury 25 - Minneapolis\, MN - The Orpheum Theatre 31 - Houston\, TX - Verizon Wireless Theater November 2008 1 - Dallas\, TX - Majestic Theatre 7 - Wallingford\, CT - Chevrolet Theatre 8 - Rosemont\, IL - Rosemont Theatre 14 - Phoenix\, AZ - Dodge Theatre 15 - Austin\, TX - Austin Music Hall 21 - Sacramento\, CA - Memorial Auditorium 22 - Berkeley\, CA - Berkeley Community Theatre 28 - San Diego\, CA - Copley Symphony Hall 29 - Seattle\, WA - Paramount Theatre 30 - San Jose\, CA - Center For The Performing Arts December 2008 6 - Universal City\, CA - Gibson Amphitheatre 12 - Boston\, MA - Orpheum Theatre 13 - Atlantic City\, NJ - Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa 19 - Reno\, NV - Silver Legacy Resort Casino 20 - Denver\, CO - Paramount Theatre COMEDY VISIONARIES AND POP CULTURE ICONS ANNOUNCE CHEECH & CHONG: LIGHT UP AMERICA... TICKETS FOR THE MUST SEE COMEDY TOUR GO ON SALE NATIONALLY AT 4:20 PM ON AUGUST 8th Los Angeles\, CA (July 30\, 2008) Successful beyond their wildest dreams\, the iconic comedy duo Cheech & Chong defined an era with their hilariously irreverent\, satirical\, counter-culture\, no-holds-barred comedy routines. Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong's phenomenal success began on the stand up comedy circuit which led to 9 hit comedy albums and 8 hit films\, breaking box office records\, shattering comedy album sales\, garnering multiple Grammy nominations and mesmerizing fans for more than a decade. Today\, from the world famous Troubadour where they were initially discovered\, Cheech & Chong announced their first tour in over 25 years\, an epic cross country U.S. trek with over 22 dates confirmed\; additional dates to be announced in the coming weeks. Cheech & Chong: Light Up America... tickets go on sale nationally at 4:20 PM on August 8th and are available at http://www.livenation.com. For more information on the tour and presale tickets go to http://www.cheechandchongtour.com. The Live Nation produced tour will kick off on September 12th at the Tower Theatre in Philadelphia. Other highlights include Los Angeles\, Washington DC\, Detroit\, Atlanta\, Miami\, Minneapolis\, Houston\, Dallas Phoenix\, Austin\, Seattle\, Boston\, San Diego and Denver to name a few. Chong's wife and comedy partner\, Shelby Chong\, will open all dates on the tour. With nine albums released from 1972 through 1985\, the duo was nominated for four Grammy Awards\, winning the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album with their third album\, Los Cochinos\, released in 1973. Big Bambu\, their second album\, was the biggest selling comedy record of all time in 1972 and remained so for many years. Their stunningly successful comedy streak transitioned to film in 1978 with their first movie\, "Up In Smoke\," the highest grossing comedy of 1978\, topping $100 million at the box office. Cheech and Chong co-wrote and starred in a total of eight feature films together\, all directed by Chong. The comedy duo was initially discovered at the Troubadour in Los Angeles. http://www.cheechandchongtour.com/ Venue Info: The Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theater http://www.livenation.com/venue/getVenue/venueId/263/ Cheech & Chong Saturday\, September 27\, 2008 The Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theater 1700 Washington Avenue Miami Beach\, FL 33139 Doors: 6:00 pm | Show: 7:00 pm See Pre-sale Tickets\, and General Tickets: http://www.livenation.com/event/getEvent/eventId/334543 URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/953889/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/953889/ DTSTAMP:20080801T115946 LAST-UPDATED:20080801T115946 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/115847/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/91696/":Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater @ 1700 Washington Avenue\, Miami Beach\, Florida END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater ADDRESS:1700 Washington Avenue CITY:Miami Beach REGION;X-ABBREV=:Florida COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:United States POSTALCODE: URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/91696/ END:VVENUE END:VCALENDAR