# Event Details - **Event Name**: Punk Taco Adventures! Vol. 2 Launch Party and Drawing Workshop - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 13 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Tue, 13 Oct, 2026 at 05:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join us to celebrate the newest addition to Punk Taco as he continues his mission to spread peace, love and music throughout the universe!About this EventDraw your own Punk Taco and other characters with author and illustrator, Adam Wallenta.Preorder your copy of Punk Taco Adventures! Vol. 2: Big Problems to receive an original drawing and limited edition sticker! Event GuidelinesThis event is free to attend with an RSVP. Copies of Punk Taco Adventures! will be available for purchase and signing at the event. Recommended for ages 7 to 12. Children must be accompanied by an adult. About the BookA story about friendship, compassion, empathy, and saving the world against impossible odds. PUNK TACO continues his mission to spread peace, love and music throughout the universe.The adventure continues in the second volume of Punk Taco Adventures! Punk Taco and the band have been kidnapped and brought to a planet in an unknown part of the universe that is being threatened by a giant so enormous, that our heroes are the size of ants in comparison. Despite their small size and the impossible odds they face together, Punk Taco must inspire new friends and allies to stand tall, join forces, and let their voices be heard, before the giant destroys their planet. Action, adventure, and humor abound in this tale of inner strength, unity, and friendship created by Adam Wallenta and his 10-year-old son, Makana.Punk Taco is a lovable, sentient space-taco, who rocks out across the universe with his band of misfits spreading peace and love through their music, while battling evil bullies and helping those in need. It is a story about friendship, empathy and compassion and doing the right thing against impossible odds.About the AuthorsAdam Wallenta is a veteran author, illustrator, editor, publisher and educator with over 30 years of experience in comics, having worked with major publishers like Marvel, DC, and Skyhorse, as well as founding his own company, American Mule Entertainment. He co-created the official Public Enemy comic series with Chuck D and, alongside his wife Dr. Kanani K. M. Lee, developed the Adventures of Geo series to promote Earth sciences in schools worldwide. Adam is currently a senior editor at Papercutz/Mad Cave Studios and oversees a variety of graphic novels, including The Smurfs, Flash Gordon Adventures, Herobear and the Kid, Three Thieves and the Secret S.T.E.A.M. Society, among many others. His award-winning Punk Taco graphic novel series, created with his young son, Makana, has earned multiple honors, including the 2019 Ringo Award for Best Kids Comic. When he isn’t making comics or mentoring young artists, Adam can be found spending time with his family, building Lego, watching old movies, or doing his best to play sports with his kids, who are way more coordinated and athletic than he is.Makana Wallenta co-created, co-wrote, and was the co-artist of Punk Taco when he was 5-years-old. (He’s 14 now!) In 2019, Punk Taco won a Ringo Award for Best Kids Comic or Graphic Novel at the Baltimore Comic Con. Makana is also the co-host of the Little Kids Big Kids YouTube channel. He is currently working on Punk Taco Volume 3 and 4 with his dad and little brother, while keeping up with his school responsibilities. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-hartford/punk-taco-adventures-vol-2-launch-party-and-drawing-workshop/100001998918051702 - **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, art, entertainment, kids, fine-arts, parties, workshops, literary-art, drawing-painting, music, sports, anime, science-fair - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Doors Open At: 3:45 PM - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: River Bend Bookshop - WH - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: West Hartford - **state**: CT - **country**: United States - **location**: River Bend Bookshop - WH - **lat**: 41.757882 - **long**: -72.7246796 - **full address**: River Bend Bookshop - WH, 224 Park Road, West Hartford, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Punk Taco Adventures! Vol. 2 Launch Party and Drawing Workshop - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/0c658326e2bbde81d9fc398e28d2aeaee6b1ca1170db8eb92e4de7edfdd12f59-rimg-w1200-h600-dc38b8e8-gmir.jpg?v=1788361267 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Punk Taco Adventures! Vol. 2 Launch Party and Drawing Workshop being held? - **A:** Punk Taco Adventures! Vol. 2 Launch Party and Drawing Workshop takes place on Tue, 13 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Tue, 13 Oct, 2026 at 05:30 pm at River Bend Bookshop - WH, 224 Park Road, West Hartford, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Punk Taco Adventures! Vol. 2 Launch Party and Drawing Workshop? - **A:** Punk Taco Adventures! Vol. 2 Launch Party and Drawing Workshop is organized by River Bend Bookshop. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Punk Taco Adventures! Vol. 2 Launch Party and Drawing Workshop is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. 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