05/10/13

              Friday: Famous Monsters of Kaijuland: Famous Monsters of Filmland, the original monster fan magazine, helped to introduce the world of Japanese monsters and robots to the Monster Kids of the 60s and 70s. Since re-starting in 2010, FM has kept that tradition alive by extensively showcasing Japanese Monster...

05/10/13

              Friday: Neko Neko Maid and Host Cafe at A-Kon 24: Carpenter Ballroom 1st Floor Atrium I, 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM A-Kon Icebreaker: Welcome to the A-Kon Icebreaker! Come by and join DMO and Skankerzero as they welcome everyone to the convention with games, jokes, and pictures! Win some random prizes, have fun,...

05/10/13

                Friday: Voice Over Idol Second Round: Aspiring voice actors and fans of dubs come check this out! Contestants who made the cut in auditions will now compete head to head performing cold reads – with a twist! Come cheer on the contestants for the very first Voice Over contest at A-Kon! Coral Room – Tower,...

05/10/13

              Friday: LittleKuriboh Q & A: It’s a Q & A with LittleKuriboh! Woot! Grand Ballroom A/B – Atrium 2, 1st Floor, 6:15 PM – 7:45 PM Take One All Ages Show: Take One Productions presents our All Ages Comedy show. Come join us for a family friendly improv show full of audience interaction and...

05/10/13

              Friday: All About Webcomics: What in the world is a webcomic? Still trying to figure that out? So are we! A Webcomics 101 Extravaganza! Emerald Room – Tower 1st Floor, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Drawing Manga:  Have you ever wanted to create your own original manga or comic book? Learn tips and tricks to making...

05/10/13

              Friday: Under Cover (Letter): An unsolicited manuscript needs a cover letter as well written as the story itself. Learn how to make your cover letter professional. De La Salle – West Wing, 1st Floor, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Beyond the Known Horizon: Imagining new, unheard of sciences, beyond what you already...

05/10/13

              Friday: What’s New at Antarctic Press?: Over 25 years in the business and still going!  From zombies and steampunk to Gold Digger and Airboy, see the latest awesomeness that’s coming out from your favorite Texas-based publisher! Topaz Room – Tower, 1st Floor, 11:30 AM – 12:30 Am The Greatest Anime You’ve...

05/09/13

              Friday: Steampunk 101: Understanding the basics of Steampunk, including its origins, the coining of the phrase, and classifications of different groups within the Steampunk multiverse. Will show devices, costuming, weapons, and props. Q&A. Coral Room – Tower, 1st Floor, 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM Multicultural...

05/07/13

Cosplay! Dressing Up and Showing your stuff! It’s like Halloween with out the going Door-to-door stuff. We love it and we want to learn everything there is about it. So, here is a list of Panels and Events that are CosPlay centric.     Friday: Cosplay Chess: The Official Texas Cosplay Chess Group brings you an action-packed game of human chess...

05/06/13

                  Chantilly Ballroom – Tower 1, 1st Floor Welcoming Ceremonies: Join us for the opening of A-Kon 24. 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM NSDP Concert: 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM exist†trace Concert: 10:30 PM – 11:30 PM A-Kon Friday Night Dance: 12:00 AM – 3:00 AM Grand Ballroom A/B – Atrium 2, 1st...