Graphic Worlds: Anime & Comic Book Exhibition — Opening Weekend Festival
About this Event
Event Highlights:
✨ Free admission for guests in costume with advance reservation
🛍 Friday Anime Market featuring 14 vendors, collectibles, and artisan goods
🎉 Saturday Opening Reception with after-hours museum access, live music, cosplay, food vendors, and celebration activities
🎶 Live performances from The Button Smashers featuring anime favorites, video game soundtracks, and nostalgic hits
🎭 Cosplay experiences, trivia, Fandom Feud competitions, retro gaming, trinket trading, themed crafts, and community activities
🖼 Explore the new Graphic Worlds exhibition featuring glass art, sculptures, illustrations, and full access to Imagine Museum’s contemporary glass collection.
Event Details:
📍 Imagine Museum | 1901 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33713
🎌 Friday, July 24 | 5–9 PM
Anime Market + exhibition preview
🎌 Saturday, July 25 | 10 AM–8 PM
Festival activities, workshops, cosplay, games, competitions & Opening Reception
🌿 Pokémon Terrarium Workshop | 12–4 PM
🎵 The Button Smashers Live | 5:30 PM & 6:45 PM sets
🎌 Sunday, July 26 | 10 AM–5 PM
Festival activities, cosplay, games & workshops
⚡ Pikachu Stained Glass Workshop | 12–2 PM
🎟 Admission: Free for costumed guests with advance reservation; otherwise $5
👥 Limited capacity — reservations recommended
Experience:
Graphic Worlds brings together international artists and creators who transform anime and comic storytelling into physical form. From intricate glasswork to bold illustrations, each piece moves beyond traditional exhibition boundaries—placing you inside the worlds you’ve only seen on screen or page. Reserve your early bird ticket now to secure free entry in costume and experience opening weekend before it fills.
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Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 10.00
