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Show schedule

MICE’s free-to-all extensive programming includes hands-on workshops, informative demos and seminars, as well as panel discussions that explore themes and issues in independent comics today.

Panels are in the Thurman Center on the 1st floor and all workshops are located on the 4th floor of the Fuller Building.

Pre-show events

  • MICE 2024
    MICE 2024
    MICE 2024
    Sat, Dec 07
    Fuller Building at Boston University
    Dec 07, 2024, 11:00 AM – Dec 08, 2024, 5:00 PM
    Fuller Building at Boston University, 808 Commonwealth Avenue, Brookline, MA 02446
    Dec 07, 2024, 11:00 AM – Dec 08, 2024, 5:00 PM
    Fuller Building at Boston University, 808 Commonwealth Avenue, Brookline, MA 02446
    The Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo (MICE) is the Boston area’s premiere event dedicated to the exciting and accessible art form of independent comics and graphic novels. Now returning in person and at Boston University with free admission! Hours: Saturday 11a - 6p | Sunday 11a - 5p
  • MICE 2023
    MICE 2023
    MICE 2023
    Sat, Sep 30
    Fuller Building at Boston University
    Sep 30, 2023, 11:00 AM – Oct 01, 2023, 5:00 PM
    Fuller Building at Boston University, 808 Commonwealth Avenue, Brookline, MA 02446
    Sep 30, 2023, 11:00 AM – Oct 01, 2023, 5:00 PM
    Fuller Building at Boston University, 808 Commonwealth Avenue, Brookline, MA 02446
    The Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo (MICE) is the Boston area’s premiere event dedicated to the exciting and accessible art form of independent comics and graphic novels. Now returning in person and at Boston University with free admission!
  • BU Lecture Series with Mattie Lubchansky
    BU Lecture Series with Mattie Lubchansky
    BU Lecture Series with Mattie Lubchansky
    Fri, Sep 29
    Boston University Concert Hall
    Sep 29, 2023, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Boston University Concert Hall, 855 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215, USA
    Sep 29, 2023, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Boston University Concert Hall, 855 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215, USA
  • MICE Read-In: An Evening Celebrating Banned Comics and Graphic Novels
    MICE Read-In: An Evening Celebrating Banned Comics and Graphic Novels
    MICE Read-In: An Evening Celebrating Banned Comics and Graphic Novels
    Thu, Sep 28
    BU Wheelock College of Education
    Sep 28, 2023, 6:30 PM – Sep 29, 2023, 9:30 PM
    BU Wheelock College of Education , 43 Hawes St, Brookline, MA 02446, USA
    Sep 28, 2023, 6:30 PM – Sep 29, 2023, 9:30 PM
    BU Wheelock College of Education , 43 Hawes St, Brookline, MA 02446, USA
  • MICE 2023 Preview Mixer
    MICE 2023 Preview Mixer
    MICE 2023 Preview Mixer
    Sun, Sep 24
    Hub Comics
    Sep 24, 2023, 4:00 PM – Sep 25, 2023, 6:00 PM
    Hub Comics, 19 Bow St, Somerville, MA 02143, USA
    Sep 24, 2023, 4:00 PM – Sep 25, 2023, 6:00 PM
    Hub Comics, 19 Bow St, Somerville, MA 02143, USA
  • MICE
    MICE
    MICE
    Sat, Oct 22
    Fuller Building at Boston University
    Oct 22, 2022, 11:00 AM – Oct 23, 2022, 5:00 PM
    Fuller Building at Boston University, 808 Commonwealth Avenue, Brookline, MA 02446
    Oct 22, 2022, 11:00 AM – Oct 23, 2022, 5:00 PM
    Fuller Building at Boston University, 808 Commonwealth Avenue, Brookline, MA 02446
    The Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo (MICE) is the Boston area’s premiere event dedicated to the exciting and accessible art form of independent comics and graphic novels. Now returning in person and at Boston University with free admission!
  • Cancel Culture: Banning Books Edition
    Cancel Culture: Banning Books Edition
    Cancel Culture: Banning Books Edition
    Thu, Oct 20
    BU Jacob Sleeper Auditorium
    Oct 20, 2022, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    BU Jacob Sleeper Auditorium, 871 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215, USA
    Oct 20, 2022, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    BU Jacob Sleeper Auditorium, 871 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215, USA
    Celebrated cartoonists Maia Kobabe (Gender Queer), Jerry Craft (New Kid) and Jarrett J. Krosoczka (Hey, Kiddo) discuss the challenges to free speech and their best-selling graphic novels.
  • Making Comics with Jarrett J. Krosoczka
    Making Comics with Jarrett J. Krosoczka
    Making Comics with Jarrett J. Krosoczka
    Thu, Oct 20
    Brookline Public Library - Hunneman Hall
    Oct 20, 2022, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
    Brookline Public Library - Hunneman Hall, 361 Washington St, Brookline, MA 02445, USA
    Oct 20, 2022, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
    Brookline Public Library - Hunneman Hall, 361 Washington St, Brookline, MA 02445, USA
    From sketchbook to published book, Jarrett J. Krosoczka shows you how he makes a graphic novel! Jarrett will tell his story on how he became a cartoonist, then breaks down how comics work and why we all love read and create them.
  • Formatting Comics for Print
    Formatting Comics for Print
    Formatting Comics for Print
    Tue, Oct 18
    Crowdcast Webinar
    Oct 18, 2022, 7:00 PM – Oct 19, 2022, 7:00 PM
    Crowdcast Webinar
    Oct 18, 2022, 7:00 PM – Oct 19, 2022, 7:00 PM
    Crowdcast Webinar
    Get your comic from your hands to everyone's hands in this instructional session. PrintNinja's Jeff Zwirek and Radiator Comics' Neil Brideau walk you through the basics of image resolution, bleed, color profiles and more that every cartoonist needs to know to prepare their comics for print.
  • Demystifying Taxes for Artists
    Demystifying Taxes for Artists
    Demystifying Taxes for Artists
    Mon, Oct 17
    Crowdcast Webinar
    Oct 17, 2022, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Crowdcast Webinar
    Oct 17, 2022, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Crowdcast Webinar
    Need get your money skills as sharp as your pencil? In this engaging session, tax expert Hannah Cole walks freelancers through their creative businesses. Don't miss crucial tips on taxes and good record-keeping.
  • MICE Preview Party
    MICE Preview Party
    MICE Preview Party
    Sun, Oct 16
    Hub Comics
    Oct 16, 2022, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Hub Comics, 19 Bow St, Somerville, MA 02143, USA
    Oct 16, 2022, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Hub Comics, 19 Bow St, Somerville, MA 02143, USA
    Celebrate the return of MICE with the Boston comics community at our preview party! Featuring Mini-Grant Winners, new comics debuting at the show, and our local Special Guests: Dave Ortega, Alex Graudins, Joel Christian Gill and Marika McCoola.
  • Science Comics Workshop
    Science Comics Workshop
    Science Comics Workshop
    Sun, Oct 09
    Kendall/MIT Open Space
    Oct 09, 2022, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Kendall/MIT Open Space, 292 Main St, Cambridge, MA 02142, USA
    Oct 09, 2022, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Kendall/MIT Open Space, 292 Main St, Cambridge, MA 02142, USA
    Drop in and discover where comics and science collide at the MICE booth during the Cambridge Science Festival! Create a Zine Machine with Khushbu Kshirsagar and nature comics with Maris Wicks.
  • Crowdfunding for Comics
    Crowdfunding for Comics
    Crowdfunding for Comics
    Tue, Oct 04
    Crowdcast Webinar
    Oct 04, 2022, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Crowdcast Webinar
    Oct 04, 2022, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Crowdcast Webinar
    David Barach, president of Crowdfundr and Alex Hoffman, publisher of Fieldmouse Press will outline the benefits of crowdfunding as a way to get your work funded. They will also walk you through the steps to create and ultimately launch a campaign on Crowdfundr. Bring your questions!
  • Cartooning Workshop
    Cartooning Workshop
    Cartooning Workshop
    Sun, Sep 25
    Brookline Arts Center
    Sep 25, 2022, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Brookline Arts Center, 86 Monmouth St, Brookline, MA 02446, USA
    Sep 25, 2022, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Brookline Arts Center, 86 Monmouth St, Brookline, MA 02446, USA
    Craft your reality in an engaging character design workshop with cartoonist LJ-Baptiste! Whether you've been creating your own characters already, or you're looking to find where to start, this workshop will help hone your skills and learn about bringing unique characters to life!
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