May 31 – June 2, 2013 at The Hilton Anatole Dallas

Inviting All Steampunk Aficionados to the First A-Kon® High Tea

Inviting All Steampunk Aficionados to the First A-Kon® High Tea

05/17/13

                      Inviting All Steampunk Aficionados to the First A-Kon® High Tea Join the fun on Saturday at the Hilton Anatole Hotel as we Celebrate all Things Steampunk Come dressed in Your Finest and Fanciest The Evening Begins At 6 pm on Saturday, with a Promenade around the Manicured Grounds of...

A-Kon Bean Count Contest!

A-Kon Bean Count Contest!

05/16/13

Can you guess the actual number of “how many people will be at A-Kon 24″? Last year we had 21985 and we’re looking to grow even bigger and better.

Fan Interactive Panels and Events

Fan Interactive Panels and Events

05/14/13

                Friday: Origami: Daleks exterminating your bowties? The Master destroying your stick of celery? Cybermen deleting your scarf? UNIT messing around with Bessy and your TARDIS?  Well, where there’s life, there’s hope… and origami. Put on your frilly shirts and velvet and come learn how to fold...

Space and Science Events and Panels

Space and Science Events and Panels

05/12/13

              Friday: Beyond the Known Horizon: Imagining new, unheard of sciences, beyond what you already know or can research. Intelligent extrapolation from the known to the unknown. De La Salle – West Wing, 1st Floor, 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM Saturday: SPAAAAAAACE – and why it’s awesome: Want to know more about...

Actor and Acting Panels and Events

Actor and Acting Panels and Events

05/12/13

              Friday: STAR TREK CONTINUES: Vic Mignogna presents his exciting new web series STAR TREK CONTINUES, a continuation of the original series. Grand Ballroom A/B – Atrium 2, 1st Floor, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Voice Over Idol Second Round: Aspiring voice actors and fans of dubs come check this out! Contestants who...

Multimedia Events and Panels

Multimedia Events and Panels

05/10/13

                Thursday: The Dork Forest Live Podcast:  Dork on Dork dialog with Jackie Kashian. The Dork Forest Podcast that talks to people about their obsessions, interests, and enthusiasms. It’s the safest space in podcastville. A celebration, of sorts, of our love of comics. Grand Ballroom A/B – Atrium 2,...

Kaiju & Old School Events and Panels

Kaiju & Old School Events and Panels

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...

Social Events, Meetups and Panels

Social Events, Meetups and Panels

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,...

Performances, Concerts and other Events

Performances, Concerts and other Events

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,...

Comedy Events and Panels

Comedy Events and Panels

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...

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