• In Vancouver, J.Shea's newest exhibit, Suspended Animation, will be opening at Ayden Gallery (88 W. Pender St., 2nd Floor, International Village). The show will feature some new creations from J.Shea, along with work from Emi Kanomata, Tim Karpinski and Taka Sudo. Suspended Animation runs through Sept. 30, and in our gallery, you'll find some preview images of J.Shea's work!
• In New York City, myplasticheart (210 Forsyth St., Lower East Side, Manhattan) is hosting the opening of Amanda Spayd's Origins of the Forest. Opening from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern, the show will feature Amanda's little stuffed dudes in some appropriate woodland themes. The show runs through Oct. 7 (with Doktor A's show to follow), so check it out if you can!
• Saturday, Sept. 8 and Sunday, Sept. 9 marks the 10th annual Renegade Craft Fair in Chicago, being held along Division Street in the Wicker Park neighborhood. Naturally, since it's an art fair in Chicago, Shawnimals will be there at booth #218 (on he south side of Division between Wood and Honore streets) from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Central each day. They'll have handmade plushes and goodies on hand alongside the usual Shawnimals and Ninjatown stuff.

Are you thinking of attending any of these events, Tomopop readers?