Nostalgia Show

The Nostalgia Show: Support 15 Years of Pocket Con!

Help us celebrate 15 years of Pocket Con and keep comics, creativity, and community accessible to everyone!

Join Stomping Grounds Literary Arts Initiative for The Nostalgia Show, a Y2K-inspired Halloween celebration featuring local artists, DJs, live performances, gaming, a costume contest, and more!

This event is more than a party. It's a fundraiser supporting Pocket Con, Chicago's free comic book convention celebrating diverse creators, characters, and stories that deserve to be seen.

For 15 years, Pocket Con has created space for artists and comic book fans to connect, discover new work, and celebrate representation in comics and popular culture. Your support helps us continue making this event free and accessible to the community.

How You Can Support

Become a Vendor — $50
Are you an artist or creator interested in showcasing and selling your work? Reserve a vendor table for $50 and join us for a night of art, creativity, and community.

Door Admission — $15
Planning to attend? Admission at the door is $15. Come enjoy the music, art, performances, games, and Y2K-inspired festivities while supporting a great cause.

Make a Donation — Any Amount
Can't attend but still want to support Pocket Con? Or want to contribute a little extra? Make a donation in any amount. Every contribution helps us continue creating free opportunities for artists, young people, and the community.

Help Us Keep Pocket Con FREE!

Your support helps sustain a community-centered event that celebrates creativity, representation, and access to the arts.

Whether you join us as a vendor, attend the party, or make a donation, you're helping us celebrate 15 years of Pocket Con and build toward the next 15.

Thank you for being part of the community!

The Nostalgia Show
Friday, October 30, 2026
6–11 PM
Indigo Mrkto
2101 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL