Chicago Alternative Comics Expo (CAKE) Kick-off at Quimby’s: 5 Cartoonists 1 City: Minneapolis Showcase

Jun ’18
1
7:00 pm

 

This year’s CAKE Kick-off event is a spotlight on one of the Midwest’s greatest comics presses, . Come to hear read from his new memoir book cataloguing the 80’s & 90’s music scene! read new comics on immigration & nostalgia! M.S. Harkness will read from Tinderella, an autobiographical comic about online dating, living poor and being a dumb 20-something! read White Supremacists are Human Farts, a comic created with her 10 year old adopted daughter! read from The Clandestinauts, his new comic based on RPG campaigns, a queasy mix of violent and clever, flying by the seat of your pants storytelling!

The (CAKE) is a weekend-long celebration of independent comics, inspired by Chicago’s rich legacy as home to many of underground and alternative comics’ most talented artists– past, present and future. Featuring comics for sale, workshops, exhibitions, panel discussions and more, CAKE is dedicated to fostering community and dialogue amongst independent artists, small presses, publishers and readers.

For more info:

cakechicago.com

uncivilizedbooks.com

zaksally.com

tomkaczynski.com

M.S. Harkess

jennyschmid.com

timsievert.com

Friday, June 1, 2018, 7pm – Free Event

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