GeekU.P. celebrates art and geek culture (local and abroad) through comics, cosplay, video games, and more.

​This is an annual interactive geek festival bridging fandom with discovery all while raising money for charity! The mini-con offers an artists' alley, vendors, cosplay, workshops, panels, and gaming tournaments as well as break-out events. Including, incredible items in our silent auction. Get your geek on! #GEEKUP906. 

What is GeekU.P. Chibi?

The Japanese word chibi means little and adorable. Think of Astro Boy!

GeekU.P. Chibi is a more action-packed version of our larger event. In addition to vendors and artists, GeekU.P. Chibi highlights the fun of geeky activities, cosplay, and gaming which will provide opportunities for guest participation. The star this year will be you!

Some of the highlights will include Cosplay Contest, Pokémon Spelling Bee-Drill, Cosplay Fight Club, Silent Auction, etc.

This Year's Charity

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The Husky Food Access Network supports Michigan Tech students, faculty, staff, and their families in the fight against food insecurity.

 The Husky Food Pantry is located in Fisher Hall on the MTU Campus.

Cosplay Contest

Join us for our Cosplay Contest at GeekU.P. Chibi to see who has the best costume. Adult and youth categories.

Good luck to this year's participants! View our Gallery of last year's participants.

Past Press

Daily Mining Gazette - Fans flock to 5th GeekU.P.
Daily Mining Gazette - GeekU.P. returns to MTU Campus
Keweenaw Report - GeekU.P. Partners with Unite Mental Health for a Second Year
TV6 Upper Michigan Source - 5th annual GeekU.P. returns to Houghton, to offer celebrity meetings, cosplay contest
U.P. Matters - Get ready to geek out at GeekU.P. in Houghton

Past Years GeekU.P.

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GeekU.P. was founded by Shana Porteen (Black Ice Comics & Books) and Actress /Voice Actress Patricia Summersett. Shana is the owner of
Black Ice Comics & Books, located in Houghton, Michigan. Patricia, originally from L’Anse, MI, is an accomplished actor/voice actor doing voice
and motion capture for several video games including Zelda: Breath of the Wild (worldwide 2017 Game of the Year),
Rainbow Six: Siege, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, and the Assassin's Creed Franchise. Wanting to give back to the community
they love, they decided to create GeekU.P.! 
​We hope you’ll join us in making this year particularly memorable!

For questions or additional information please contact Shana Porteen at [email protected]