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Awesome Con June 3-5, 2022 Washington DC [LeftField Media]
« on: April 14, 2022, 05:29:26 PM »
Awesome Con June 3-5, 2022 Washington DC [LeftField Media]
WHEN:   
    Friday, June 3; exhibit hall hours 1pm – 8pm, programming until 10pm
    Saturday, June 4; exhibit hall hours 10am – 7pm, programming until 10pm
    Sunday, June 5; exhibit hall hours 10am – 5pm, programming until 5pm

WHERE:
     Walter E. Washington Convention Center
      801 Mt. Vernon Pl, NW
      Washington, DC 20001

TICKETS: Daily and full weekend passes are available. Badges purchased before April 17 will be mailed to a provided address.
    Friday Only Admission: $40
    Saturday Only Admission: $50
    Sunday Only Admission: $45
    3-Day Weekend Pass: $85
    Premium 3-Day Pass: $165
    Kids Admission: $15. Valid for kids ages 3-10. Valid for full weekend or any day individually.
    VIP passes & experiences range from the Premium 3-Day ($165) to 3-Day, limited quantity Club Awesome Membership ($399), which offers access to various celebrity appearances, reserved Main Stage seating, ‘Jump the Line’ cards and exclusive Club Awesome merchandise items.

WEBSITE: You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login is updated regularly with new guests, exciting exhibitors, and special programming.

SOCIAL MEDIA:
    Facebook: facebook.com/AwesomeConDC
    Twitter: @AwesomeCon
    Instagram: @awesomecons
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Re: Awesome Con June 3-5, 2022 Washington DC [LeftField Media]
« Reply #1 on: April 14, 2022, 05:31:36 PM »
Over 50,000 fans of comics, technology and science, television and film, custom art, and over-the-top cosplay will gather for the ninth annual celebration of geek culture at Awesome Con. The iconic three-day pop culture convention presented by LeftField Media returns to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on Friday, June 3 through Sunday, June 5, 2022. The convention will feature hundreds of hours of programming including: celebrities and experts hosting panels, signings and exclusive reveals; cosplay fashion shows; gaming tournaments; acclaimed pop culture memorabilia collections; and as always, a diverse array of activities for the entire family.


This year, Awesome Con is excited to announce a lineup of top-tier headliners including Anthony Daniels (Star Wars), Giancarlo Esposito (The Mandalorian, Breaking Bad), Melissa Joan Hart (Sabrina the Teenage Witch), Star Trek: Discovery’s Anthony Rapp (Paul Stamets) and Wilson Cruz (Hugh Culber), and Sean Astin (The Lord of the Rings, The Goonies, Stranger Things). Among guests confirmed to appear, Awesome Con is proud to welcome other celebrity and comic creators including Sylvester McCoy, Sweeney Boo, Jimmy Palmiotti, Amanda Conner, Sean Schemmel, and Christopher Sabat to this year’s lineup, with additional guests still to come.


Awesome Con is teaming up with ACE Universe for the first-of-its-kind co-location, The ACE Experience, which will feature initial guests from Marvel’s Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings stars Simu Liu (Shang-Chi), Meng'er Zhang (Xialing) and Florian Munteanu (Razor Fist).

The fan-favorite, Pride Alley, presented in partnership with Geeks OUT and Metro Weekly, returns this year with its largest slate of programming ever, including additional panels, special events, and curated experiences that spotlight LGBTQ creators and fans. The wildly popular feature Science Fair will also be bigger than ever with four divisions of NASA represented among other science-centric exhibitors. Fans will be able to attend events in two brand new programming tracks featuring content exploring both the Earth and the heavens, Science Fair TERRA and Science Fair COSMOS.


Family-friendly programs take over Awesome Con Jr., which returns with playful events planned to educate and entertain the young and the young at heart. Back by popular demand is the Awesome Con Jr. Movement Zone, where Awesome Con’s littlest fans can shake a leg during Saber Guild Kid’s Lightsaber Training, Kid’s Yoga, and the Kid’s Costume Parade. Young aspiring artists can also engage with and learn from professional artists in Awesome Con  Jr. Workshops, where creativity and coloring is highly encouraged.


The Awesome Con Short Film Festival, which debuted seven years ago by artist Joe Carabeo will showcase indie short films from around the world.


Awesome Con will be following local and CDC guidelines in order to provide fans with a safe event. Proof of vaccination is not required to attend the event at this time and face coverings for Awesome Con are optional. Fans who are not vaccinated are encouraged to continue wearing masks while indoors as

recommended by the CDC. Enhanced cleaning and additional sanitization stations will be in place throughout the convention center. The latest health and safety updates are located here.


With Awesome Con 2022 hosting one-of-a-kind energetic programs, globally recognized special guests, and presenting more exclusive previews and announcements to all of their attendees than ever before, it continues to earn its reputation as a standout annual destination, uniting fans at one of the largest pop culture events in the country.


Headliners:

    Simu Liu (Marvel’s Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings, Kim’s Convenience)

    Anthony Daniels (Star Wars)

    Giancarlo Esposito (The Mandalorian, Breaking Bad)

    Melissa Joan Hart (Sabrina the Teenage Witch)

    Sean Astin (The Lord of The Rings, The Goonies, Stranger Things)

Screen Stars:

    Wilson Cruz (Star Trek: Discovery)

    Anthony Rapp (Star Trek: Discovery)

    Sylvester McCoy (Doctor Who, The Hobbit Trilogy)

    Florian Munteanu (Marvel’s Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings, Creed 2)

    Meng’er Zhang (Marvel’s Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings)

    Christopher Sabat (Dragon Ball, My Hero Academia, One Piece)

    Sean Schemmel (Dragon Ball)

Comic Guests:

    Jimmy Palmiotti (Harley Quinn, Painkiller Jane, Daredevil, The Punisher, Monolith)

    Jason Badower (The Flash, Arrow, Supergirl, Captain Atom, Krypton, Wonder Woman)

    Sweeney Boo (Over My Dead Body, The Joker - Punchline, Marvel Action: Captain Marvel)

    Amanda Conner (Lois Lane, Birds of Prey, X-Men Unlimited, Gatecrasher, The Pro)

    Gavin Gurdy (Captain America: The Ghost Army, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)

    Stephanie Phillips (Harley Quinn, Wonder Woman: Evolution, Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight)

Cosplay Guests:

    Shady Haze

    Plexi Cosplay
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Re: Awesome Con June 3-5, 2022 Washington DC [LeftField Media]
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Re: Awesome Con June 3-5, 2022 Washington DC [LeftField Media]
« Reply #2 on: May 05, 2022, 06:14:22 PM »
D.C.’s iconic three-day pop culture convention, announces three days of programming complete with exclusive panels, workshops, meetups and celebrity appearances from Friday, June 3 through Sunday, June 5. Awesome Con will take over the Walter E. Washington Convention Center with a robust lineup of events. LGBTQ+ focused Pride Alley, in partnership with Geeks OUT and Metro Weekly, returns with its largest slate of programming that spotlight LGBTQ+ artists, creators and fans. The wildly popular Science Fair is back with not one but two full programming tracks: TERRA for Earth-based panels and COSMOS: for Space-based panels. Science Fair has four divisions of NASA represented, along with a special program on pop culture history in partnership with Smithsonian’s highly anticipated upcoming exhibit Entertainment Nation. Family-friendly pavilion Awesome Con Jr. is back with even more events planned to educate and entertain kids of all ages and parents alike. After debuting last year, Destination Cosplay will make its return to the show floor with cosplay demos, meetups and more. Awesome Con’s Book Fair is back! Powered by D.C.-based Solid State Books, guests can enjoy book signings, access to writers and publishers and take a stroll down Author’s Lane to discover independently published authors from a variety of genres. Attendees can start planning their Awesome Con experience and view the full schedule of programs online at awesome-con.com/programming.

In addition to the return of these great show features, Awesome Con is introducing two new programming areas:

    Awesome Con Remix Stage located in Destination Cosplay - Boogie down and shake your groove thang at Awesome Con’s Remix Stage! Fandom-inspired tunes, games, trivia, singalongs, and of course, dancing, are happening all weekend long right here!

    The Movement Room located in Room 208 - Tired of sitting in a panel room? Wanna do something a little more active? Activities in this room require you to get up and get moving!


Celebrity and Comic Guests

Hear from some of the biggest influencers from the world of pop culture and comic books at panels, screenings, Q&As and more. For a full lineup of confirmed guests visit here.

 The full main stage lineup includes:

June 3:

    Question the Doctor! Get to know Sylvester McCoy (2:00 p.m.)

    Who loves Kel Mitchell? We love Kel Mitchell! (4:30 p.m.)

    Voice-A-Palooza ft. Wes Johnson (7:00 p.m.)

    Meet the Cosplay Competition Judges ft. Plexi Cosplay, Bishop Cosplay, and Woman of Wonders (8:15 p.m.)


June 4:

    Spotlight on Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings cast: Simu Liu, Meng’er Zhang, and Florian Munteanu (10:30 a.m.)

    Out in space with Anthony Rapp and Wilson Cruz (11:45 a.m.)

    A Bewitching Sabrina the Teenage Witch Cast Reunion (1:00 p.m.)

    Oh dear! It’s Anthony Daniels! (3:30 p.m.)

    Awesome Con 2022 Cosplay Competition ft. Logan Stone Drag Halftime Show (7:00 p.m.)


June 5:

    The Many Roles of Giancarlo Esposito (11:00 a.m.)

    Growing up a Nick Kid with Melissa Joan Hart and Kel Mitchell (12:15 p.m.)

    Second Breakfast with Sean Astin (1:30 p.m.)

    Hang with Vegeta and Goku! It’s Christopher Sabat and Sean Schemmel (2:45 p.m.)


Pride Alley

    LGBTQIA+ Table Talk: This is Me Q&A Geekdom (June 4 - 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM - Room 204) Join the round table discussion with host Shady Haze and LGBTQ+ creators as they discuss LGBTQ+ representation in pop culture and their coming out story, how the geek/comic world shaped who they are today and what pride means to them.


    For All Humankind: Fueling the Space Race to Diversity and Inclusion (June 5 - 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM - Room 207B - Science Fair COSMOS)

Where the Science Fair and Pride Alley collide! Join this discussion with some of the trailblazing minds at NASA about the diverse pioneers of space travel, the efforts being made to increase representation, and what the future holds as we look to the stars.

    Queerly Femtastic: Celebrating Queer Female Representation in Comics (June 4 - 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM - Room 206)

Geeks OUT presents a sit down with queer & ally artists/creators to discuss the importance of queer female representation in comics. We'll explore our panelists’ influences, what draws them to Strong Female Characters, and why intersectionality is paramount to the future of comics.

Science Fair

    The Science Behind the Mandalorian (June 3 - Room 207B - Science Fair: COSMOS)

Mandalorians have captured the imagination of fans around the world. The National Science Foundation brings together a team of experts to discuss the science behind the Mandalorian.

    The Science Behind the Ten Rings (June 4 - Room 207B - Science Fair: COSMOS)

Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings captivates the imagination of audiences around the world. Come join the National Science Foundation as it brings together a panel of experts to discuss the science behind the Ten Rings.

    Genetics, Ancestry Testing, Race, and Star Trek (June 5 - Room 207B - Science Fair: TERRA)

A primer on basic transmission and genetic ancestry testing with Dr. Mohamed Noor. Learn many of the fundamental underlying science concepts, and see how these concepts connect with each other and get applied in the Star Trek universe across the various series.

    Women at NASA (June 4 -  11:30 AM – 12:30 PM - Room 207B - Science Fair COSMOS)

From Mission Operations to Public Engagement, come meet just a few of the talented women who work at NASA. Hear about what led them to the space agency, the sometimes crazy paths they took to get where they are today and the challenges they’ve faced.


Book Fair

    Creative Worldbuilding in Fiction (June 3 - 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM - Room 204)

Building a fully fleshed out world is the first step in making your creation real to the reader. Let's explore how a fictitious world can seem completely real while overwhelmingly magical through excellent writing.

    Timothy Zahn Spotlight (June 4 - 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM - Room 204)

Get to know the talented science fiction author Timothy Zahn. Known for his prolific collection of Star Wars books, chiefly the Thrawn series, he'll be taking the stage to answer your burning questions.

    SFF Authors and Real World Ideas (June 5 - 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM - Room 204)

How do real world religious beliefs, political doctrines, and views on society impact science fiction/fantasy writers, and the direction they take in their novels? This panel will explore how personal beliefs and reality can become subtly infused into science fiction/fantasy works.

Awesome Con Jr.

    Saber Guild Kids Lightsaber Training (All weekend - Awesome Con Jr. Movement Zone - Hall C)

Younglings will take their first steps into a larger world virtually with Saber Guild's Kids Lightsaber Training. Saber Guild’s elite costumed Jedi will interact and walk kids through an introductory course to lightsabers and The Force.

    Interactive Storytime presented by the DC Public Library (June 3 & 5 - Awesome Con Jr. Movement Zone)

Get your imagination in gear for a story time with the DC Public Library, all about the joy of pretending!

    Kids Costume Parade (Open to first 30 kids - Saturday & Sunday - Awesome Con Jr. Movement Zone)

Awesome Con is excited to welcome kids of all cosplay levels to the Kids Costume Parade! Registration is limited to the first 30 kids (and their parents).

Destination Cosplay

    Costuming with the 501st Legion (June 3 - 1:30 PM –  3:30 PM - Cosplay Demos - Destination Cosplay - Hall B)

Ever wonder how stormtrooper armor is built? Join the 501st Legion, the premier Star Wars costuming club, and learn the process of becoming a stormtrooper.

    Awesome Con 2022 Cosplay Competition featuring Logan Stone Drag Halftime Show (June 4 - 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM - Main Stage)

This year’s Cosplay Competition Halftime Show is where Pride Alley and Destination Cosplay collide! The Halftime Show will feature Queens Logan Stone (D.C. Drag Performer), Dax ExclamationPoint (RuPaul’s Drag Race), D’Manda Martini (Drag Performer), and Crimsyn (Painted with Raven).

    Beauty, Blood & Bruises SFX Makeup with Black Crystal Cosplay (June 5 - 3:00 PM  – 5:00 PM - Cosplay Demos - Destination Cosplay - Hall B)

Everyone loves a good glitz and glam makeup, but have you ever thought of glitz AND gore? Black Crystal Cosplay will show you a great way to mix the two in order to showcase a different approach to making cosplay makeup even more fun, fabulous and interesting this con season.

Additional Programming Highlights:

    Star Wars Dance Party & Trivia (June 3 - 4:15 PM  – 4:45 PM - Remix Stage)

Flaunt your dark side at this Star Wars gathering! All lightsabers are encouraged.

    Saber Guild Lightsaber Stage Performance (June 4 - 11:30 AM  – 12:30 PM - Room 209)

Saber Guild Dathomir Temple presents a production made just for Awesome Con 2022. The continuation of the story from AwesomeCon 2021. Saber Guild is a non-profit, all-volunteer, international organization that specializes in lightsaber stage choreography and education.

    The Geek Comedy Tour: Feeding Grogu Snacks Edition (June 4 - 8:15 PM – 10:00 PM - Room 209)

The Geek Comedy Tour is a collective of the funniest stand-up comedians from the Washington D.C. area. Each one is an experienced comic, having performed at bars, clubs, and colleges all over the East Coast.

    The K-Pop Random Dance Party (June 3 & 4 - Room 208 - Movement Room)

Royal Kourt Crew presents a multi-generation KPOP random dance play!

    Disney Family Singalong (June 5 - 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM - Remix Stage)

Bring everyone you know to sing all of your favorite Disney songs.
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Re: Awesome Con June 3-5, 2022 Washington DC [LeftField Media]
« Reply #3 on: May 19, 2022, 08:48:45 PM »
–Awesome Con’s wildly popular science-centric pavilion, Science Fair, returns to the region’s premier comic and pop culture convention, Friday, June 3 to Sunday, June 5  at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Astronauts, scientists and entertainers will come together at the themed pavilion to connect science and technology with science-fiction and fantasy. Science Fair presents three days of special programming, where science meets science-fiction, celebrating technology, engineering, aerospace, astronomy and more. This year’s Science Fair is back with not one but two full programming tracks exploring the Earth and the heavens: TERRA for Earth-based panels and COSMOS for Space-based panels. Science Fair: TERRA will explore Earth-based adventures from the icy Antarctic, to the murky depths of the ocean and back to the prehistoric times of the dinosaurs. Science Fair: COSMOS will venture to outer space where experts in the field will chat about dark matter, alien invasions and their journeys to the moon.

Awesome Con, now in its ninth year, is thrilled to welcome a range of leaders and experts from organizations that represent scientific advancement and education across numerous industries. Representatives from the National Science Foundation, NASA Space and Flight Center and Virgin Galactic and Virgin Orbit will lead programs and discussions throughout the weekend. Attendees of all ages will be able to engage at Q&A panels as well as hands-on tech demos and workshops, all focused on fostering awareness and enthusiasm for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

 

Among highlights of this year’s Science Fair programming is The Science Behind the Mandalorian (June 3 - Room 207B - Science Fair: COSMOS). The National Science Foundation brings together a team of experts to separate fact from fiction, examine the culture and learn about the mysterious warriors inside the helmet. For fans of Marvel’s Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, a special panel, The Science Behind the Ten Rings (June 4 - Room 207B - Science Fair: COSMOS), will dive deep into the science and significance behind the cultural phenomenon.

Dr. Mohamed Noor will give attendees a primer lesson on basic transmission and genetic ancestry testing, Genetics, Ancestry Testing, Race, and Star Trek (June 5 - Room 207B - Science Fair: TERRA). Fans can learn many of the fundamental underlying science concepts, and see how these concepts connect with each other and get applied in the Star Trek universe across the various series.

Four divisions of NASA will be represented at Science Fair and attendees can meet some of the talented women who work at NASA including Dawn Myers, Nayi Castro, Staci Tiedeken, Yasmina Martos and Sabrina Thompson. From mission operations to public engagement, these women will host a special panel Women at NASA (June 4 -  11:30 AM – 12:30 PM - Room 207B - Science Fair COSMOS) and dive into what led them to the space agency, the sometimes crazy paths they took to get where they are today and the challenges they’ve faced.

Pop culture enthusiasts will enjoy a special panel on pop culture history in partnership with Smithsonian’s highly anticipated upcoming exhibit Entertainment Nation. This can’t-miss panel Pop Culture is History: Entertainment Nation at the Smithsonian (June 4 - 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM - Room 207A - Science Fair TERRA), will provide audiences with a sneak peek into the museum’s pop cultural extravaganza.

Science Fair will take place during Awesome Con 2022 with no separate ticket required to attend events. Admission to Awesome Con includes access to attend Science Fair’s panels, exhibits and events. For tickets to Awesome Con, visit You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login. For more information about Science Fair and full programming, please visit You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login.
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Re: Awesome Con June 3-5, 2022 Washington DC [LeftField Media]
« Reply #4 on: June 01, 2022, 05:01:07 PM »
Awesome Con 2022, the capital region’s premier comic and pop culture convention, is coming to Washington, D.C.'s Walter E. Washington Convention Center Friday, June 3 through Sunday, June 5.
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