This is an archive of every event we promote, sorted by post date. We try to insure the accuracy of our information, but the nature of event planning does mean this information is subject to change without notification. To submit an event, please contact jamie@animechicago.com and provide as much information as possible.
X Japan will be making Lollapalooza history this summer on the main stage! The heavy metal group is known in the anime community for their musical contributions …
While some conventions are fleeing McCormick Place, a new one has emerged to cater to downtown Chicago pop culture fans. The Chicago Comic & Entertainment …
Anime Central is only four months away! Expect mystery and superstition abound at the 13th annual convention in Rosemont, May 14-16th. The guest list is …
University of Chicago’s Japanese Animation Society is back again for its 8th annual campus convention with guest speaker Crispin Freeman! In addition to his insightful …
Join Asian American Studies and the Japanese Media Appreciation Club of DePaul on Thursday, January 21st for The Cosplay Subculture, a discussion on the world …
J-Pop singer, songwriter and all-around idol Utada will be performing at the House of Blues on Tuesday, February 2nd as part of her “In The …
Just announced: Polysics are returning to Chicago during their US release tour of We Ate the Machine! The show is scheduled for Wednesday, February 10th, …
Over-the-top performances are the goal of super-sentai punk band, Peelander-Z. Hailing from the planet Peelander in the Z area, they’ve come to Chicago to rock …
The former visual kei band Dir en Grey (what is their current official genre, anyway?) will be stopping by Chicago on their North American tour. …
Good news for anime fans who like watching movies in a theater! Evangelion 1.0: You are (NOT) Alone will be screened for one week at …