Join us at Fantastical Chicago, Chicago's hottest new science fiction, fantasy and comic expo located in the heart of downtown Chicago's River North district. Check out our themed meeting rooms for panels, special guest appearances and workshops in your favorite fantastical genres, our extensive art gallery displaying the works of many talented and imaginative local artists, the author's den for one-on-one discussions and book-signings from your favorite writers, the sound-stage for exciting and entertaining filk performances, and our massive vendor room spanning the Westin Chicago's largest ballroom. Dress in style for the catered Opening Gala on Thursday evening in the Astor Ballroom, overlooking the beautiful Chicago River. On Friday and Saturday nights, drink and be merry at a variety of room parties or head out for a night on the town.