A Family Exploring the World of Fandom Together
At Nola Nerd Couple, fan conventions are our passion. We attend fan conventions across the Gulf Coast, Houston, and beyond—including California, Illinois, and the UK—always sharing reports from a fan’s perspective. Our ComicCon-ing 101 series helps newcomers navigate the world of fan conventions with confidence. Since our daughter joined us in 2018, our coverage also highlights the joys and challenges of experiencing fan conventions as a family, from stroller strategies to meeting celebrities and exploring the vendor halls with a curious elementary schooler.
Some of the biggest classic sci-fi stars are joining the FAN EXPO New Orleans 2024 guest list, coming January 5-7, to the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Any fan of Terminators, Robocops, starships, Evil Queens, and more won’t miss this convention for lovers of retro sci-fi. Sarah Connor Returns Linda…
Parents, start preparing the kids – FAN EXPO New Orleans is returning January 5th-7th, 2024, for an epic weekend of pop culture entertainment the whole family will love! Prominent Actors for the Grown-Up Nerds For us elders, the guest list is incredible. Mallrats icon Jason Lee will be there, and…
Comic conventions are jam-packed weekend events with many things to see and do. From panels and screenings to exhibits and vendors, there’s never enough time to do everything on your list. The key is being strategic with your schedule to maximize your time at a comic convention and prioritize the…
Amazing Guest Stars Make Pensacon a Must-Attend Pensacon in Pensacola, Florida, is one of our favorite conventions. While the last couple of years have been difficult with the pandemic, hurricanes, and family/personal illnesses, we are so excited to make the trip from New Orleans to Pensacola again this year. We…
Fan Expo New Orleans 2024: Get Your Geek On at the Biggest Pop Culture Convention in New Orleans Fan Expo New Orleans 2024 is returning January 5-7, 2024 for the ultimate pop culture experience. This annual event held at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center draws thousands of…
Fan Expo New Orleans, how we missed you. The past few years have been a whirlwind, filled with challenges that made it hard to fully dive into the things we love. Hurricanes, pandemics, and the never-ending grind of life kept many of us from enjoying simple joys like comic conventions.…
Pensacon is here, and this year we need it. Two significant events have put our nerd life on hold. One, of course, has affected everyone – Covid. The second is Hurricane Ida. This week I was on the phone with insurance, trying to reach a fair settlement on the damage…
Fan Expo has absorbed Wizard World New Orleans! So while we no longer have a Wizard World in New Orleans, we now have Fan Expo New Orleans.
Except for the year our daughter decided to arrive, we have made it to Pensacon every year since its inception. While we have been to larger cons in larger cities – including ones in Philadelphia, Chicago, and London – Pensacon remains our favorite. They always seem to know what fandoms…
