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Otakon, Baltimore MD | Nearby Businesses


One West Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

Otakon is an annual three day anime convention held during July/August at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Maryland's Inner Harbor district (between 1999-2016), starting in 2017, Otakon will be held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. The convention focuses on East Asian popular culture (primarily anime, manga, music, and cinema) and its fandom. The name is a portmanteau derived from convention and the Japanese word otaku. Otakon is one of the longest-running Anime conventions in the United States and was previously the 2nd largest North American anime convention, until falling to 5th as of 2015.Otakon announced that an additional new convention would be created in Las Vegas, Nevada starting in 2014. It was announced at Otakon 2013's closing ceremonies that the convention will be moving to Washington, D.C. and the Walter E. Washington Convention Center starting in 2017 and continuing until at least 2021. At Otakon 2016, it was revealed that Otakon will be at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center until Otakon 2024.

Arts and Entertainment Near Otakon

The Baltimore Convention Center
Distance: 0.0 mi Competitive Analysis
1 West Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 649-7000

Tír na nÓg Irish Bar and Grill, Baltimore
Distance: 0.3 mi Competitive Analysis
201 E Pratt St
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 483-8968

Although Tír na nÓg is well-known around Baltimore for keeping the Irish tradition of drinking and good times alive, it is also recognized for its sophisticated, yet casual, dining atmosphere and great food. Meet friends for drinks and appetizers after a long day or enjoy a first date with the best view in the harbor. Tír na nÓg is a restaurant that guests can feel comfortable in for any occasion. The chefs at Tír na nÓg have created a unique menu of new American cuisine with a Celtic influence. Traditional Irish food and local favorites are available for lunch and dinner, as well as chef's daily specials. Enjoy a pint and order one of Ireland's most popular dishes.

Camden Yard Stadium
Distance: 0.3 mi Competitive Analysis
333 W Camden St
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 539-5000

Baltimore Tattoo Arts Convention
Distance: 0.1 mi Competitive Analysis
1 W Pratt St
Baltimore, MD 21201
(215) 423-4780

Pickels Pub
Distance: 0.3 mi Competitive Analysis
520 Washington Blvd
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 752-1784

Water Street Tavern Baltimore
Distance: 0.3 mi Competitive Analysis
102 Water St, # 104
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 605-9495

The Water St. Tavern now has Happy Hour all day everyday. We have $5 selected apps from 4-7 Mon - Fri. Stop in and see our new menu items and drink prices.

Baltimore Comic-Con
Distance: 0.1 mi Competitive Analysis
1 W Pratt St
Baltimore, MD 21201

The Seventeenth Annual Baltimore Comic-Con will be held on September 2th through 4th, 2016 at the Baltimore Convention Center! Stay tuned to www.baltimorecomiccon.com for the latest news! 2016 guests: Neal Adams Jeff Balke Jeremy Bastian Marty Baumann Carolyn Belefski Christina Blanch Danica Bradshaw Nick Bradshaw Harold Buchholz Ben Caldwell Howard Chaykin Frank Cho Amy Chu Steve Conley Stephen Coughlin J. Robert Deans Charles C. Dowd Tod Emko and Piggy Joe Endres Steve Englehart (courtesy of Hero Initiative) David Finch Meredith Finch Tim Fielder (Saturday-Sunday only) Chris Flick Francesco Francavilla Franco John Gallagher Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez Anna Gownley Jimmy Gownley Dawn Griffin Rob Guillory Laura Lee Gulledge Dean Haspiel Jason Horn JG Jones Tom King Barry Kitson John Layman Paul Levitz Mike Maihack Mark Mariano Ron Marz Mark Morales Jamar Nicholas Chris Otto Greg Pak Yanick Paquette Dan Parsons David Petersen Mark Poulton Tom Raney Paul Renaud Joe Rubinstein Alex Saviuk Stuart Sayger Jeff Shultz Brian Smith Charles Soule Babs Tarr Ben Templesmith Chad Thomas Frank Tieri Vivek J. Tiwary James Tynion IV Rick Veitch Emilio Velez Jr. Mark Waid Todd Webb Marcus Williams Thom Zahler ...and more to come!

Baltimore Comic-Con
Distance: 0.1 mi Competitive Analysis
Baltimore Convention Center, One West Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

Camden Yards Ball Park
Distance: 0.3 mi Competitive Analysis
333 W Camden St
Baltimore, MD 21201

Baltimore Convention Center-American Masters
Distance: 0.0 mi Competitive Analysis
1 w Pratt st Baltimore md
Baltimore, MD 21201

Baltimore Orioles Stadium
Distance: 0.3 mi Competitive Analysis
333 W Camden St, Baltimore, MD
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 685-9800

Emerson Bromo-Seltzer Tower
Distance: 0.2 mi Competitive Analysis
21 S Eutaw St
Baltimore, MD 21201
(443) 874-3596

Emerson Tower often referenced as Emerson Bromo-Seltzer Tower is a 15-story, 88m skyscraper erected in 1911 at the corner of Eutaw and Lombard Streets in Baltimore, Maryland, designed by Joseph Evans Sperry for Bromo-Seltzer inventor "Captain" Isaac E. Emerson.HistoryIt was the tallest building in Baltimore from 1911 until 1923. The design of the tower along with the original factory building at its base was inspired by the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, Italy, which was seen by Emerson during a tour of Europe in 1900. Systems engineering for the building's original design was completed by Henry Adams. The factory was demolished in 1969 and replaced with a firehouse.The building features four clock faces adorning the tower's 15th floor on the North, South, East and West sides. Installed by the Seth Thomas Clock Company at an original cost of US$3,965, they are made of translucent white glass and feature the letters B-R-O-M-O S-E-L-T-Z-E-R, with the Roman numerals being less prominent. The dials, which are illuminated at night with mercury-vapor lamps, are 24 feet (7.3 meters) in diameter, and the minute and hour hands approximately 12 and 10 feet (3.7 and 3.0 meters) in length respectively. Upon its completion, the Bromo Seltzer Tower featured the largest four dial gravity driven clock in the world. Originally driven by weights, the moving parts are now electrically powered. The word BROMO reads clockwise, and SELTZER counterclockwise, which results in the letters being located in the following positions:

Shogun Fights Baltimore
Distance: 0.2 mi Competitive Analysis
5711 Odonnell St
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 558-2988

The Goddess
Distance: 0.2 mi Competitive Analysis
38 S Eutaw St
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 385-1282

Orioles Park At Camden Yards in Baltimore, Md
Distance: 0.2 mi Competitive Analysis
333 W Camden St
Baltimore, MD 21201

Disney on ice Treasure Trove
Distance: 0.3 mi Competitive Analysis
Royal farms arena
Baltimore, MD
(719) 216-9864

US District Courthouse
Distance: 0.1 mi Competitive Analysis
101 W Lombard St
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 962-2600

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band At Royal Farm Arena Baltimore
Distance: 0.2 mi Competitive Analysis
201 W Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD

Breathmint World Headquarters
Distance: 0.2 mi Competitive Analysis
Andrew Pl
Baltimore, MD 21211

Waterfront Ice Rink
Distance: 0.3 mi Competitive Analysis
101 E Pratt St
Baltimore, MD 21202

Event Near Otakon

James Joyce Irish Pub Trivia
Distance: 0.8 mi Competitive Analysis
616 President St
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 727-5107

The questions begin at 8pm! We offer Food & Drink specials for all that participate.

AIDS Walk Baltimore
Distance: 1.2 mi Competitive Analysis
One East Chase Street
Baltimore, MD 21202

With the annual event to take place in 2016, AIDS Walk Baltimore is positioned raise more than $1.5 million for HIV programs and services in the Baltimore metropolitan area. In 2016, we are anticipating more than 35,000 participants, many of whom will be members of corporate and community teams, and other local AIDS service organizations. With the support and dedication of teams and corporate sponsors, AIDS Walk Baltimore has identified a goal of $1.5 million for its 2016 campaign! We are confident that with the continued support and commitment to AIDS, we will reach our fundraising goals!