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This month we’ve got a variety of comic cons, meet-and-greets, Japanese culture cons and steampunk fests to fill up your weekends.

German Stranger Con: Oberhausen | Feb. 1: Meet stars from the hit show “Stranger Things”, take part in activities and check out the Q-and-As.

Collectors United: Trade Card Show: USAG Wiesbaden | Feb. 1: Find your next favorite collectible item at this event.

Ongaku Matsuri: Berlin | Feb. 1: Check out this con all about anime, manga and Japanese music featuring vendors and live stage acts.

Comic and Manga Convention: Düsseldorf | Feb. 1: Wear your best cosplay and shop for new comics, manga, art and more.

MaddraxCon: Aachen, Feb. 7-9: Come out to this con celebrating the 25th anniversary of the “MADDRAX - The Dark Future of the Earth” series.

Retro Games and Toy Con: Heidelberg | Feb. 8: Re-live your childhood and bring your kids to show them just how cool you were. See games, toys and items from the 80s and 90s and buy the things your parents never let you have.

Mag-C: Erfurt | Feb 8-9: The name encompasses it all: Manga, Anime, Games and Cosplay are waiting for you this weekend. Shop artist alley and enter the cosplay contest.

JAPANMARKT: Berlin | Feb. 9: Celebrate Japanese culture at this day-long event.

BIJUTSU: Ratingen | Feb. 9: Peruse and shop artist alley, wear your cosplay, enjoy gaming, workshops, dancing and much more.

74th Berlin International Film Festival: Berlin | Feb. 13-23: See films from all over the world.

NOVAcon: Leuna | Feb 15: Enjoy interviews with famous cosplayers, anime quiz shows, take part in the cosplay competition and much more.

Bremen Comic and Manga Convention: Bremen | Feb. 15: Wear your best cosplay and shop for new comics, manga and art.

Steampunk Fair: Bochum | Feb. 15-16: This themed weekend is the first weekend of the annual historical fair in Bochum. Fret not if you are lacking proper Steampunk attire, there will be plenty of vendors onsite.

Rejuvinating Gamer Con: Schrollbach | Feb. 15-17: Come out and play over 50+ games on-site

Rock ‘n’ Roll anne Raupe: Bochum | Feb. 21: This themed day is all about the 1950s. Don your best poodle skirt and admire fantastic dance performances.

DeDeCo 2024: Dresden | Feb 21-23: Rock your best cosplay and enjoy all things Japanese culture, anime and manga.

ProudNerd Winter Festival: Burg Satzvey: Feb. 21-23: Meet stars from your favorite shows and movies, get a selfie, shop the market and check out the convention.

BavariaCON: Munich | Feb 22: Come play your favorite roleplaying game or learn a new one at this day-long event.

Historical Fair: Bochum | Feb.22 -March 2 (Sat. and Sun.): Come to Europe’s largest indoor historical fair! You can ride one of the historical rides such as the 1800s carousel or the 1926 Caterpillar track. Take a guided tour or come for a themed weekend.

Great Game Gathering: Every Thursday: Ramstein Enlisted Club (on the Air Base): Bring your own board game or borrow one from the club. Drink and snack specials are available.

Friday Night Magic: Every Friday Night: Ramstein Air Base: Meet up with fellow Magic the Gathering enthusiasts for an evening of gaming.

Due to ever-changing regulations, make sure you check the website before traveling for an event. Also, the inclusion of an event on the list is not an endorsement for the authenticity or quality of event. Events on military installations require base access.

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Tamala Malerk is a writer and editor with Stars and Stripes Europe. She has been with SSE since April 2022 writing articles all about travel, lifestyle, community news, military life and more. In May 2022, she earned her Ph.D. in History and promises it is much more relevant to this job than one might think.

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