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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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Announcing the 2024 CUPCAKE AWARD WINNERS!
Announcing the 2024 CUPCAKE AWARD WINNERS!

Huge congrats to Natalie 麥月明 and Eli Estrella Pérez, this year’s Cupcake Award Winners!

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CAKE 2024 POSTER REVEALED!
CAKE 2024 POSTER REVEALED!

Join us Aug 24-25 for a free two day celebration of alternative comics! Our gorgeous poster was drawn by Jasjyot Signh Hans.

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Our Annual Art Auction Fundraiser is BACK!
Our Annual Art Auction Fundraiser is BACK!

Join us May 25th, 7pm-10pm at Revolution Brewing Kedzie Taproom to bid on original art by the luminaries of alternative comics! Featuring live readings, raffle prizes and more!

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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
We're so grateful to have such talented and cool exhibitors! See the wide breadth of what comics can be at CAKE 2024 from now till 5PM at @zhoubartcenter!! Don't forget to mask up! 😷💖
CAKE DAY 2 STARTS AT 11AM, AHHH! We hope to see you here. We've got programming with our incredible special guests @iamkeithknight (with @karlstevensart), @charmgardens (with @andyharvest and @kmbrlei) and Cupcake Award Winners Eli Estrella Perez and
CAKE thanks our sponsor @depaulu. At DePaul’s College of Communication, you’ll build the skills and voice you need to inform and inspire the world. Whether you’re a talented creative, an aspiring writer, a practicing professional or
CAKE thanks our sponsor @@marzbrewing. Marz Community Brewing Co. is where everyone gets together — the beer nerds, weirdos, your uncle Steve and friends we’ve yet to meet. Founded on the premise that the art, culture, food, and liquid w

 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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