Friday 1 November, 2019
Friday registration runs from 9 am - 6 pm. Please remember to bring a valid form of state ID to show when you register (unless you're between the ages of 15-17, in which case a school ID will work). See our Age Policy for more details.
Vendors Room is open from 10am - 7pm.No photography of our vendor booths are allowed except with permission of the vendor.
A session of playing Steven Universe-themed games to provide convention participants with a relaxed, low-pressure environment to connect with each other over our shared love for Steven Universe!Hosted by Allie Santiago and Aakanksha Gupta.
Whether it’s your first con, or your twentieth, it’s always a good idea to brush up on how to survive a convention! Presented by Briana Rose, a cosplayer who’s been attending conventions for nine years, learn the ins and out of tackling the bustling con weekend.
An in-depth analysis of the concept of fusion in Steven Universe.Presented by Grace Kraft.
Get the tools to be more comfortable and have fun with the ukulele! We’ll start from how to hold it all the way up to playing some SU tunes together. We have five ukuleles available to lend out to folks who don’t have one, so absolute beginners are especially welcome (as well as people at any level if you want to stop by and help).I’ll also go over reading tabs and chord sheets so that you can continue learning on your own (if anyone wants to stop by for tabs specifically, that’ll b...
From internet trolls to threats on your wellbeing, we have all been a victim of bullying in some way or another. Join this panel to hear a bit about our stories and learn how to combat the struggles of being a cosplayer in this day and age.Presented by PreferablyStef and Kelly Kirstein.
Come meet McKenzie Atwood in person for photos and autographs!
White Diamond is holding a PearlPageant! Who is the Pearliest? Watch competitions in talent, singing, bowing, and dancing. Then stay for a Q&A and help her choose a winner!Presented by Kinetic Cosplay.
Meet our amazing guests Kinetic Cosplay, For the Love of Clod, Kelly Kirstein, and Bakamono Cosplay!Presented by Empire City Con.
A guide to approaching prop-making and wig-styling for cosplay.Presented by Cosplay Mutt and Annazonian.
Come for a Q&A with our very own McKenzie Atwood!
Channel your inner meepmorpist and create your very own piece of sculpture! Join us as we explore form and shape and the joy of making art for the sake of art. In this workshop, we will provide various found materials (including toys, bottlecaps, flowers, recyclables, seashells, glass, etc.) as well as crafting and adhesive supplies. Have objects you think would be great for a meep morp? Bring them here and give them life!Presented by Annie Duley.
Do you have a theory that you are itching to discuss with others? Disagree with a theory and have reasonings as to why? This is your time to shine! Come join us for a time of discussion, laughter, and fun.Presented by Eden and Izzy.
A collection of diverse drag performers put on a show in their best Steven Universe character cosplays. The show will be family friendly, jaw-dropping, and out of this world! There will also be a Q/A afterwards for the audience to get to know the queens and ask them some super cool Steven Universe related Questions.Presented by the Haus of Catfish.
Come join the fun at Empire City Con Karaoke Night!Everyone is welcome to listen and sing. If you’d like, a friend or one of our volunteer staff can record your performance on your own device (please make sure you have enough space and the device is charged beforehand!), but otherwise there will be no recording allowed. There will be a physical songbook available, and you can
Come join the fun at Empire City Con Karaoke Night!Everyone is welcome to listen and sing. If you’d like, a friend or one of our volunteer staff can record your performance on your own device (please make sure you have enough space and the device is charged beforehand!), but otherwise there will be no recording allowed. There will be a physical songbook available, and you can