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The Chicago Alternative Comics Expo (CAKE) is a weekend-long celebration of independent comics, inspired by Chicago’s rich legacy as home to many of underground and alternative comics’ most talented artists– past, present and future. Featuring comics for sale, workshops, exhibitions, panel discussions and more, CAKE is dedicated to fostering community and dialogue amongst independent artists, small presses, publishers and readers.

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CAKE 2025 Applications Now Open

Applications are open: cakechicago.com/apply

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Art Auction 2025

Please join us for another fantastic night of comic readings, bidding on art and other prizes, and our amazing hosts DJ Lil’ Debbie & Banana Man!

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CAKE 2025 Save The Date

Jun 28, 29 at the Irish American Heritage Center

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Applications are NOW OPEN for The 2025 Chicago Alternative Comics Expo! Apply at cakechicago.com/apply Apps close March 8th! For real! CAKE 2025 will take place June 28th and 29th at the Irish American Heritage Center (4626 N Knox Ave. 60630)
Hello CAKE Community! We're ramping up planning for our 2025 show which means its time for the annual CAKE AUCTION FUNDRAISER! Mark your calendars for April 11th 2025, at the Revolution Brewery Tap Room (3340 N Kedzie) from 7-10pm! The CAKE Auctio
CAKE 2025- June 28,29 at our new venue: the Irish American Heritage Center
Learn what makes a sports comic spectacular! This Wednesday, November 13th, at 5pm join one of our 2024 festival sponsors, First Aid Comics (1617 E 55th St.) in welcoming cartoonist Maddie Gallegos, author of the middle grade graphic novel Match Poi
Phewww - What a fantastic show! Thank you to everyone who joined us this year! Without the help of our volunteers, our sponsors, our exhibitors and of course, our special guests, none of this would be possible. Thank you, thank you THANK YOU from the

 Table fees cover only a portion of our operating expenses. As a completely volunteer-run 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, your tax-deductible support is vital to our financial stability and continued growth.

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