The Uncanny Experience,
September 16^th & 17^th, 2023Minneapolis Club
729 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55402

 X-Fandom Convention.

 Xavier Institute Now.

Dear Prospective Student,

Congratulations on taking the first step toward unlocking your full potential as a mutant.

You are cordially invited to join us at Xavier Institute on September 16th & 17th, 2023. This is your opportunity to explore our campus, meet fellow students & faculty, and get a glimpse into the exciting world of mutant education.

We have a whole host of activities planned for you, including our Panel Programing, a Mutant Market full of art & collectibles, a Cosplay Contest, an epic After Party, and much more.

At the Xavier Institute, you will be immersed in a world you’ve always dreamed of.

With great anticipation,

About us

The Uncanny Experience is a two day immersive fandom event created by fans for fans who desire to be mutant and proud. Our mission is to transport you into the universe of mutantkind, build community, and give a platform to the creators, artists, and actors of the X-Men universe to interact with and educate attendees.

The Uncanny Experience, an event produced by Giant-Size Productions, is a fan convention with immersive elements held at the Minneapolis Club in Minnesota. We provide participants with quality entertainment and an immersive experience like none other, in the form of panels, vendor booths, cosplay, fan activities, live entertainment, and celebrity & creator signings.

The Uncanny Experience and Giant-Size Productions are not endorsed, sanctioned or in any other way associated with Marvel Entertainment, Marvel Studios, or The Walt Disney Company. The X-Men, characters, names and related likenesses are trademarks and copyright of Marvel Entertainment.

GETTING HERE

• The Uncanny Experience will take place at the Minneapolis Club
  • 729 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55402
  • http://www.mplsclub.org/
• Parking is available within the adjoining parking lot. The cost is $15 per car.
  • 220 8th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
  • Additional parking available on city street meters throughout the downtown area
• Public Transportation is available within three blocks of the venue via the 94 Bus or the Light Rail Green Line. Visit https://www.metrotransit.org/homefor more information
• Minneapolis & St.Paul are a vibrant metropolis. Visit https://www.exploreminnesota.com/minneapolis-st-paul-areato learn more about the surrounding area to enjoy during your stay

• TRAVEL & HOTELS

• The nearest airport to Minneapolis is the International MSP Airport
  • https://www.mspairport.com/
  • We have secured a reduced nightly rate at the Hyatt Centric,just 2 blocks from the Uncanny Experience.  Please visit this link to learn about the hotel discount and how to arrange reservations.
  • The downtown Minneapolis area offers many hotel options
    • Surrounding hotels include the The Foshay W Hotel,  The Hilton Minneapolis, The Marriott Residence Inn, and many more.

• Car Rental services are available at the MSP Airport with Budget and Enterprise within walking distance from the venue.
• FLOOR PLAN

• Stay tuned for a map and plan of the venue as we get closer to September, 2023.

• ACCESSIBILITY

• The Uncanny Experience provides an equal and accessible event to all of our attendees, including persons requiring accessibility services. We are committed to giving people who require accessibility services the same opportunity to access all of our goods and services and allowing them to benefit from the same services in the same place and in a similar way to all our fans.Visit our FAQpage for more information on Accessibility at The Uncanny Experience. Please submit a request with any questions and queries to info@giantsizeproductions.com

• WEATHER

• The weather is mild in mid-September with temperatures ranging from 72 degrees to 53 degrees. The Uncanny Experience will offer outdoor activities so please plan accordingly.

Crypticon Minneapolis 2023

MinnesotaCon 2023,  June 2-4, 2023, Minneapolis Convention Center, at Minneapolis, MN

Members of the USS Imperium attended this year’s MinnesotaCon, Minneapolis, MN

There are Pictures of MinnesotaCon at:

Minnesota Con is a Pop Culture Expo featuring, Celebrities, Artists, Writers, Voice Actors, Cosplayers, Creators, Wrestlers, Anime, and much more.

Minicon 2023,  April 7 – 9, 2023, DoubleTree Park Place in St Louis Park, MN

Members of the USS Czar’ak, attended this year’s Minicon,  St Louis Park, MN

There are Pictures of Minicon at:

Minicon is a volunteer run, general science fiction convention held every year on Easter weekend in or near Minneapolis, Minnesota. Minicon is run by the Minnesota Science Fiction Society, or MNStF. Attendees of Minicon can expect to find a full slate of programming (panel discussions, readings, signings, etc.), costuming, films, gaming (open and organized), a teen lounge, an art show, dealers, a kids’ room, a science room, filk and folk music, a consuite and bar, room parties, and various special events.

Marscon 2023,  March 10 – 12, 2023, Bloomington, MN

Members of the USS Czar’ak, and USS Imperium attended this year’s Marscon,  Bloomington, MN

There are Pictures of Marscon at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/davidkloempken/albums/72177720306775532

MarsCon is a fan-run science fiction convention for all ages held every March in the Minneapolis/Saint Paul area. At MarsCon you’ll find panel discussions, parties, guest of honor presentations, science and science fiction, our art show, film/anime room, gaming, dealers room, charity auction, and masquerade. But wait, there’s more! Our Con-In-a-Con Comedy Music track attracts performers—and listeners—from across the country.

The twenty-fifth edition of MarsCon (I know; we can scarcely believe it) will take place March 10 – 12, 2023 at the Hilton Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport Mall of America. You are invited!

Console Room 2023,  January 20-22, 2023, Bloomington, MN

Members of the USS Czar’ak, attended this year’s Console Room, in Bloomington, MN

There are Pictures of the Console Room at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/davidkloempken/albums/72177720305408923

Welcome to CONsole Room,
The Twin Cities Doctor Who Convention

Since 2014, CONsole Room has been thrilled to be an annual gathering place for enthusiasts of Doctor Who in the Twin Cities area. We’re currently preparing for our 10th annual convention, happening January 20-22, 2023. We have lots of plans to make our TEN-YEAR ANNIVERSARY – and the Doctor’s 60TH ANNIVERSARY – our best event ever, so bring a friend or two and come join us!

Valleycon 2022,  Sept. 29 – Oct. 2, 2022,
Holiday Inn, Fargo, ND

Members of the USS Czar’ak, and USS Imperium attended this year’s Valleycon,  Fargo, ND

There are Pictures of Valleycon at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/davidkloempken/albums/72177720305562153

ValleyCon is the longest-running, most attended, largest festival of popular culture – featuring sci-fi, fantasy, comics, anime, horror, gaming, and film & TV – from Minneapolis to Seattle! The Fargo Fantastic Film Festival opens ValleyCon weekend on Thursday and is now part of ValleyCon!

ValleyCon also produces the Fargo PopExpo which combines FM Comic-Con, Motorheads & More and Crafty Diversions into one HUGE event! ValleyCon also produces Eustace J. McGonigle’s TOYS, COLLECTIBLES & CURIOSITIES EXPOSITION, and other events throughout the year!

Join us at all our events for fun for all ages!

CONvergence 2022,  August 11 – 14, 2022,
Hyatt Regency Hotel

Members of the USS Czar’ak attended this year’s CONvergence 2022,  Minneapolis, MN

There are Pictures of CONvergence at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/davidkloempken/albums/72177720301232890

CONvergence is an annual convention for fans of Science Fiction and Fantasy in all media: a 4-day event with more than 6,000 members, and the premiere event of our kind in the upper Midwest.

Join us August 11-14, 2022 in Minneapolis, MN for CONvergence 2022: Your Reality May Vary, a celebration of multiverse theory and alternate timelines in Science Fiction, Fantasy, and more!