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Kinda!Con 2018 Panel Schedule

Looking for some fun things to do this year at Kinda!Con? You've come to the right place. Here's a list of all the games, panels, and shows that we have to offer. The schedule below is tentative and is scheduled to change without notice. Please be sure to check back often for any updates on panel slots/times leading up to the big weekend.

Saturday April 14!

Drawing with Hermits: Live Demo

Alex & JR of Hermit Studios

Learn about  digital illustration & graphic design straight from the source! Get a step-by-step look at the methods and techniques that these awesome artists use as they go from a sketch to completed work. Ask questions and get tips on all things hermit. 

3:00 - 3:45 Panel Room A
1:00 - 2:00 Panel Room B

404 File Not Found: The Videos the Internet Forgot

Legends of the Interwebs

With Youtube dominating the Internet's video, we take a look back at the good ol' days. Here we delve into the the darkest corners of in the internet and pull up some of the best from Newgrounds, Miniclip, and even classic YouTube.

6:30 - 7:15 Panel Room A

Everything You Want to Ask Pro Cosplayers: Q&A

Kat Rodriguez, Quinnjob Cosplay, Heather Stevenson

In this Q&A there's no holding back. The floor is open to ask some amazing cosplayers anything you'd like! We'll dive into issues of consent at cons, prop fabrication, cosplaying on a budget, photoshoots and so much more. These pros are here to help spread more love and confidence into the community.

3:15 - 4:15 Panel Room A

Japanese Tea Ceremony

Comiku Girls

The Japanese Tea Ceremony panel is a demonstration of the Ryakubon ceremony, a traditional Japanese thin tea ceremony. The panel will also include a discussion on the history of tea in Japan, and the origins of the ceremony, its symbolism, and its roots in Zen. Li Izumi studied the tea ceremony in Akita, Japan and has been hosting the Japanese Tea Ceremony panel with Akiko at various conventions since 2004.

5:15 - 6:00 Panel Room A

LGBTQ+ Representation in Comics: Q&A

Nicky Soh, Pat Shand, Amy Shand

In this Q&A we'll dive into the importance of Queer protagonists in comics and what that means for the community and for new generations growing up and reading them. We'll be talking to Destiny NY & CLONSTERS creators Pat & Amy Shand as well as Artist Nicky Soh, creator of RockMaryRock! 

3:00 - 5:00 Panel Room B

Karaoke: OPEN MIC!

All ages - Experience Levels

OH SNAP IT'S KARAOKE TIME! Come on in, and sign up with what song you'll be singing, and blow us away - it's that simple. Any one can join in on the fun so get ready for power ballads, K-POP hits and every Moana song ever, probably. 

6:15 - 7:15 Panel Room B

Game Show Megamix

Lost Silver Productions

You are the next lucky contestant! Game Show Megamix is where you where you get to test your anime knowledge, skill, luck and daring in some of the greatest classic and original game shows ever. What are we going to play tonight? And what prizes will we have to give away? You'll just have to "come on down" and find out!

7:45 - 9:45 Panel Room B

VIDEO GAME ROOM

All ages - Experience Levels

What's a better way to end a Saturday than by playing some games with your buds?  Come play all your favorite console games on our big projectors! Grab your DS, your power-ups and your controller. It's Rainbow Road or bust. 

Sunday April 15!

1:00 - 2:00 Panel Room B

Let's Make a Game! : Video Game Workshop

Midnight Coffee, Inc.

A video game making workshop where everyone in the room contributes to a game being made, with full explanation from the developer. Join us and be part of the pixelated magic.

2:00 - 2:45 Manhattan Ballroom

Cosplay Contest: Little Dorks

Kids Ages 13 & under

The most exciting part of a cosplayer's day! Get ready to see the little ones strut their stuff and show off their amazing cosplays down our runway. Clutch your heart from cuteness overload as they explain their creative process for our judges, and then scream at the top of your lungs when we crown our winner!

2:30 - 3:30 Panel Room B

A Snack on Titan: Snacking Etiquette for a Colossal Hunger

Legends of the Interwebs

Snacking is a staple of the nerd's diet, however, not all snack are created equal. When binge watching anime anything goes, but for game night, there are rules. We'll delve into the pros and cons of snack foods ranking them on crunch, taste, etc. Which snack will reign supreme?

4:00 - 5:00 Panel Room B

Kinda!Con's AMV Screening

Rated PG - PG13

We at Kinda!Con have been going to conventions for a long time, and the one thing we love is watching AMV screenings! The best way to say goodbye to a con weekend is to spend 60 glorious minutes ugly crying & laughing as we count down our top picks from talented weebs all over the country. Get ready to have some feels. 

9:00 - 11:00 Manhattan Ballroom

Kinda!Con After Party

Ages 13+

It's a PARTY!! The best way to let off some steam after a busy Saturday at Kinda!Con is to rave it up :D Grab your glow sticks, your rainbow tutus and your hula hoops/lightsabers. We'll be dancing to a live DJ for 2 hours of absolute madness.

4:30 - 5:30 Manhattan Ballroom

Cosplay Contest: Adult Dorks

Ages 14+

Get ready to show what you've been working on all year long! We've got tough competition and amazing judges who eagerly await this battle-royale of costumed proportions. Who's going to be Kinda!Con's third Cosplay Contest winner? You'll have to grab a seat Saturday to find out!

12:00 - 2:30 Panel Room A

GAME ROOM

All ages - Experience Levels

Come hang out in our big panel room and start the weekend off with some tabletop games! Magic the Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh, Exploding Kittens, Uno, Pokemon - you name it we got it. We also have Doodlebob bean bag toss, giant tic tac toe & jenga, along with your favorite classic board games. Grab a seat!

7:00 - 8:00 Manhattan Ballroom

Live Performance!

Youtube Anime Cosplay Celebrities Coco & Colette Kawaii

Join us Saturday night for a live performance by these amazing cosplayers! With their love for musical theater, and training in both voice and dance, Coco Kawaii and Colette Kawaii are sure to put on a high-energy, super-cute performance that’ll blow your wig off. And keep an eye out for the surprise ending to their show — you’re going to love it! We're so excited

3:45 - 4:45 Manhattan Ballroom

Live Performance!

Youtube Anime Cosplay Celebrities Coco & Colette Kawaii

Join us for an encore performance by these amazing cosplayers! With their love for musical theater, and training in both voice and dance, Coco Kawaii and Colette Kawaii are sure to put on a high-energy, super-cute performance that’ll blow your wig off.

12:00 - 2:30 Panel Room A

GAME ROOM

All ages - Experience Levels

Best way to start a Staurday is also the best way to start a Sunday! Bring your friends and grab a seat. Get ready to test some more friendships with every game you can imagine... It's time to Duel.

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