KimoKawaii Presents: Downtown Conroe

CONROE, TX -- KimoKawaii Anime Experience & Convention returns June 6 – 7 to the Lonestar Convention and Expo Center, 9055 Airport Rd. in Conroe, for its 5^th annual family-friendly anime celebration featuring cosplay contests, voice actors, vendors, Q&A panels and exciting Japanese fashion. This year the event is collaborating with local downtown Conroe businesses to host KimoKawaii Presents: Downtown Conroe, a series of immersive cultural experiences. KimoKawaii is aiming to merge the anime and Japanese culture into the local community by fostering partnerships for weekend events leading up to the annual anime celebration beginning on May 15 at Paulette’s Café, May 23-30 at Get Fictional bookstore, and Dragon Bowl C café and concluding at the anime convention. Each venue will highlight community engagement infused with Japanese culture including J-fashion, food, art, music and Anime-inspired events. There will be an opening night reception and free exhibition admission. For tickets or more information to KimoKawaii Presents: Downtown Conroe and KimoKawaii Anime Experience & Convention, please visit KimoKawaii.net.

“KimoKawaii Presents Downtown Conroe is a great opportunity to showcase the great service and offerings of the local business community and enjoy the culture of anime. Sometimes it is hard for people to understand a vision until they see it. I like to see people’s reactions once they are immersed in my vision and enjoying it,” said Chris Carson, KimoKawaii founder.

KimoKawaii Presents: Downtown Conroe

· May 16

KimoKawaii will host the Antoinette Spring Tea Party at Paulette Café, 406 N Thompson St in downtown Conroe. It is an elegant J-Fashion tea party experience with anime themed music, raffles, small games and more. Tickets are $45 per guest and dress code is J-Fashion or formal attire. Seats are limited. Visit events at KimoKawaii.net for tickets.

· May 23 - May 30

KimoKawaii presents the opening of Yokai Nocturne, a curated art exhibition inspired by Japanese folklore and dark elegance, showcasing original works by local and regional artists across two downtown Conroe venues simultaneously — Get Fictional, an independent bookstore and creative retail space at 223 N Main St, and Dragon Bowl C, an anime-inspired Asian fusion noodle bar and boba café at 330 N Main St. Opening reception on the evening of May 23 includes free admission to the exhibition and is open to the public.

· June 6 – 7

KimoKawaii Anime Experience & Convention’s 5^th annual anime celebration at the Lone Star Convention and Expo Center, 9055 Airport Rd, Conroe TX.