Huzzah! The 6th Annual Albuquerque Renaissance Faire takes place 10:00 am-5:00 pm Saturday, April 28, at the Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum, 9201 Balloon Museum NE (just off Alameda west of I-25).  It’s a Rain or Shine event… A day of medieval activities is planned, including Music, dancing, magic, and more.  From armored combat exhibitions and a Renaissance Village reenacting medieval life to Living History Demonstrations, there is entertainment for … Continue reading 6th ABQ Renaissance Faire →

Vampire Clay at the Guild Cinema Friday & Saturday, April 27-28 – 10:30 pm only Directed by Soichi Umezawa – 2018 – 80m – In Japanese with English subtitles.  An Alibi Midnight Movie Madness special presentation!  Door Prizes courtesy of Bubonicon 50! A gory and (intentionally?) hilarious marriage of The Blob, The Thing, and The Evil Dead about a possessed pile of clay terrorizing students at a Japanese art school. … Continue reading “Vampire Clay” at Guild Cinema →

Ghost Stories at the Guild Cinema Friday & Saturday, May 4-5 – 10:30 pm only Directed by Jeremy Dyson & Andy Nyman – 2018 – 97m.  An Alibi Midnight Movie Madness special presentation!  Door Prizes courtesy of Bubonicon 50! Experience three spine-tingling tales of terror to haunt your dreams. A debunker of all things paranormal, Professor Phillip Goodman (Andy Nyman) has devoted his life to exposing phony psychics and fraudulent … Continue reading “Ghost Stories” @ Guild Cinema →

It’s a Big Comic Book Celebration! Yes, Saturday, May 5, sees a celebration of the annual fannish event, Free Comic Book Day. Several stores throughout Albuquerque will be handing out free comic books and/or offering discounts on various comics, graphic novels, action figures and other materials. For instance, we know that Astro-Zombies (Central Ave SE) starts their festivities at 10:00 am, including Sales on the Sidewalk and Inside.  In 2014, … Continue reading Free Comic Book Day 2018 →

Meeting Date / Location: Saturday, May 5, 2018, at 7:00 pm Location is Jason’s Deli, 2105 Louisiana Blvd NE (northwest corner of Louisiana & America’s Parkway – across from Bubonicon’s hotel), Albuquerque, NM The May 2018 graphic novel for discussion is ApocalyptiGirl: An Aria for the End Times by Andrew MacLean (author/artist) [Dark Horse 2015]. WE ARE OPEN to new people!  Come join us in a graphic novel discussion. Contact … Continue reading ABQ Graphic Novel Book Club →

Ghost Stories at the Guild Cinema Friday & Saturday, May 4-5 – 10:30 pm only Directed by Jeremy Dyson & Andy Nyman – 2018 – 97m.  An Alibi Midnight Movie Madness special presentation!  Door Prizes courtesy of Bubonicon 50! Experience three spine-tingling tales of terror to haunt your dreams. A debunker of all things paranormal, Professor Phillip Goodman (Andy Nyman) has devoted his life to exposing phony psychics and fraudulent … Continue reading “Ghost Stories” @ Guild Cinema →

Programming – Local Artist/Bubonicon 50 Guest Visits! Eric Velhagen, Albuquerque artist and Bubonicon 50 Special Guest, will talk about his background, style and process, and show off his artwork!  Eric was a freelance illustrator in Oregon and New Mexico for 14 years, before going into Construction and working for his brother for about 12 years.  As a fantasy artist, his works have appeared in Spectrum 17, Infected by Art, Imagine … Continue reading ABQ SF Society – Artist Visit →

Science Fiction author Phillipa Bornikova (Melinda Snodgrass) will be celebrating the much-delayed release of Publish and Perish: Linnet Ellery Book 3 with a chat and signing Saturday, May 19! In Bornikova’s 3rd urban fantasy novel, “Linnet Ellery, a young attorney at a prestigious New York vampire law firm has proved she has extraordinary luck―and not just in the courtroom. She has walked unscathed through events that would kill a normal … Continue reading Phillipa Bornikova (Snodgrass) signing →

Meeting Date / Location: Monday, May 21, 2018, at 7:30 pm Location is Jason’s Deli, 2105 Louisiana Blvd NE (northwest corner of Louisiana & America’s Parkway – across from Bubonicon’s hotel), Albuquerque, NM The May 2018 book for discussion is Who Fears Death by Nnedi Okorafor (we’re using the 2014 mass market paperback from DAW Books). While places (like Jason’s) at which we’ve met stay open later, we’d still like … Continue reading Droids & Dragons Book Group →

Mrs. Hyde at the Guild Cinema Tuesday-Thursday, May 22-24 – 7:30 pm only Directed by Serge Bozon – 2018 – 92m.  In French with English subtitles.  No matinees. ALSO PLAYING TUESDAY, JUNE 19-THURSDAY, JUNE 21 AT SAME SHOW TIMES! Mrs. Géquil (a great Isabelle Huppert!) is an eccentric teacher despised by her colleagues and students. On a stormy night, she is struck by lightening and faints. When she wakes up, … Continue reading “Mrs. Hyde” @ Guild Cinema →

Mrs. Hyde at the Guild Cinema Tuesday-Thursday, May 22-24 – 7:30 pm only Directed by Serge Bozon – 2018 – 92m.  In French with English subtitles.  No matinees. ALSO PLAYING TUESDAY, JUNE 19-THURSDAY, JUNE 21 AT SAME SHOW TIMES! Mrs. Géquil (a great Isabelle Huppert!) is an eccentric teacher despised by her colleagues and students. On a stormy night, she is struck by lightening and faints. When she wakes up, … Continue reading “Mrs. Hyde” @ Guild Cinema →

Mrs. Hyde at the Guild Cinema Tuesday-Thursday, May 22-24 – 7:30 pm only Directed by Serge Bozon – 2018 – 92m.  In French with English subtitles.  No matinees. ALSO PLAYING TUESDAY, JUNE 19-THURSDAY, JUNE 21 AT SAME SHOW TIMES! Mrs. Géquil (a great Isabelle Huppert!) is an eccentric teacher despised by her colleagues and students. On a stormy night, she is struck by lightening and faints. When she wakes up, … Continue reading “Mrs. Hyde” @ Guild Cinema →

Bubonicon Inc Annual Open Financial Meeting Ever wondered where and how Bubonicon spends money on the annual August convention?  What about charity donations?  Advertising and Guild Cinema sponsorship?  Renting lights and purchasing equipment? Then come to the Annual Open Financial Meeting of Bubonicon Inc. 7:30 pm Friday, June 1, for all the “exciting” details… Remember, no outside food is allowed at St. Andrew.  Please be discreet with any candy.  Water/soda bottles … Continue reading B’con Open Financial Mtg →

Meeting Date / Location: Saturday, June 2, 2018, at 7:00 pm Location is Jason’s Deli, 2105 Louisiana Blvd NE (northwest corner of Louisiana & America’s Parkway – across from Bubonicon’s hotel), Albuquerque, NM The June 2018 graphic novel for discussion is The World of Edena (Moebius Library) by Moebius (author/artist) [Dark Horse 2016]. WE ARE OPEN to new people!  Come join us in a graphic novel discussion. Contact Information: Send … Continue reading ABQ Graphic Novel Book Club →

Programming: ♣ Local author & Bubonicon friend Brenda Drake visits!  Brenda will tell us about herself, her works, and how she got into writing – and get to know us better.  She might even read a little from a current or upcoming novel.  Brenda’s books include the Library Jumpers trilogy, Thunderstruck, and the two-book Fate series.  Brenda often gives workshops on how to choreograph fighting scenes in fiction.  She grew … Continue reading ABQ SF Society →

In Other Worlds: Sci-Fi/Fantasy Writers’ Conference On June 9, SouthWest Writers presents a conference for genre writers at the Nativo Lodge in Albuquerque.  Speakers on SF & Fantasy include R.J. Mirabal, Kirt Hickman and Jeffe Kennedy, all of whom have been at Bubonicon.  Speakers on Writing Craft include Robin Cutler, Melinda Snodgrass and Zachry Wheeler.  There also will be a debate panel on Traditional Publishing vs Self-Publishing. There also is … Continue reading SF/Fantasy Writers Conference →

RiffTrax Live presents Space Mutiny Two Nights of Sci-Fi Epic Celebration for Early Summer! Thursday, June 14 – 7:00 pm only at the Century Rio, Century Downtown & Regal Cottonwood. Encore presentation 7:30 pm Thursday, June 19. This summer join the guys who make movies funny — Mike, Kevin, and Bill — as they take on the hilariously bad sci-fi epic, Space Mutiny. Combine a wardrobe of spandex and tinfoil; … Continue reading RiffTrax Live: Space Mutiny →

Pyewacket at the Guild Cinema Friday & Saturday, June 15-16 – 10:30 pm only Directed by Adam MacDonald – 2018 – 88m.  An Alibi Midnight Movie Madness special presentation!  Door Prizes courtesy of Bubonicon 50! When you’re dealing with demons, be careful what you wish for… In this ultra-unsettling occult nightmare, teenage Leah (Nicole Muñoz) finds solace from the recent death of her father—and from her strained relationship with her … Continue reading “Pyewacket” @ Guild Cinema →

Pyewacket at the Guild Cinema Friday & Saturday, June 15-16 – 10:30 pm only Directed by Adam MacDonald – 2018 – 88m.  An Alibi Midnight Movie Madness special presentation!  Door Prizes courtesy of Bubonicon 50! When you’re dealing with demons, be careful what you wish for… In this ultra-unsettling occult nightmare, teenage Leah (Nicole Muñoz) finds solace from the recent death of her father—and from her strained relationship with her … Continue reading “Pyewacket” @ Guild Cinema →

Meeting Date / Location: Monday, June 18, 2018, at 7:30 pm Location is Jason’s Deli, 2105 Louisiana Blvd NE (northwest corner of Louisiana & America’s Parkway – across from Bubonicon’s hotel), Albuquerque, NM The June 2018 book for discussion is Six Wakes by Mur Lafferty (we’re using the 2017 trade paperback from Orbit).  Lafferty’s book is nominated for both the 2018 Hugo Award & Nebula Award for Best Novel! While … Continue reading Droids & Dragons Book Group →

RiffTrax Live presents Space Mutiny Two Nights of Sci-Fi Epic Celebration for Early Summer! Encore presentation – Tuesday, June 19 – 7:30 pm only at the Century Rio, Century Downtown & Regal Cottonwood. This summer join the guys who make movies funny — Mike, Kevin, and Bill — as they take on the hilariously bad sci-fi epic, Space Mutiny. Combine a wardrobe of spandex and tinfoil; a set boasting AstroTurf® … Continue reading RiffTrax Live: Space Mutiny (encore) →

Mary Shelley at the Guild Cinema Friday-Monday, June 22-25 – 3:15 & 8:00 pm Directed by Haifaa Al-Mansour – 2018 – 121m. She will forever be remembered as the writer who gave the world Frankenstein – and as the mother of modern science fiction!  But the real life story of Mary Shelley — and the creation of her immortal monster — is nearly as fantastical as her fiction. Raised by … Continue reading “Mary Shelley” @ Guild Cinema →

Mary Shelley at the Guild Cinema Friday-Monday, June 22-25 – 3:15 & 8:00 pm Directed by Haifaa Al-Mansour – 2018 – 121m. She will forever be remembered as the writer who gave the world Frankenstein – and as the mother of modern science fiction!  But the real life story of Mary Shelley — and the creation of her immortal monster — is nearly as fantastical as her fiction. Raised by … Continue reading “Mary Shelley” @ Guild Cinema →

Mary Shelley at the Guild Cinema Friday-Monday, June 22-25 – 3:15 & 8:00 pm Directed by Haifaa Al-Mansour – 2018 – 121m. She will forever be remembered as the writer who gave the world Frankenstein – and as the mother of modern science fiction!  But the real life story of Mary Shelley — and the creation of her immortal monster — is nearly as fantastical as her fiction. Raised by … Continue reading “Mary Shelley” @ Guild Cinema →

Mary Shelley at the Guild Cinema Friday-Monday, June 22-25 – 3:15 & 8:00 pm Directed by Haifaa Al-Mansour – 2018 – 121m. She will forever be remembered as the writer who gave the world Frankenstein – and as the mother of modern science fiction!  But the real life story of Mary Shelley — and the creation of her immortal monster — is nearly as fantastical as her fiction. Raised by … Continue reading “Mary Shelley” @ Guild Cinema →