This year’s Awesome Con schedule is out, so now attendees can plan their time of what panels, workshops, and more to go to for the three-day event. Taking place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., from August 20 to August 22, there is sure to be fun for the whole family at the biggest annual comic and pop culture convention in D.C.
During the convention, don’t forget to check out the Solid State Books Book Fair that will have signings and feature some writers and publishers. Here is just a glimpse at the awesome programs taking place in the various con sections.
All Panels:
- FANtrepreneurship 101
- “Voiceapalooza” with Wes Johnson
- Mandalorian Merc – A bounty of fun
- Power Rangers: Mighty Morphin and Beyond
- Marvel Yoga
- Geek Jeopardy!
- Star Trek: Picard
Main Stage:
- Back to the Future is celebrating the films 35th anniversary with a Q&A panel with Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd – this does require a separate ticket that you can get here!
- Meet your heroes: The Boys cast featuring Karen Fukuhara, Jack Quaid, and Antony Starr
- When You’re an Addams with Christina Ricci
- Busting Myths with Adam Savage
Awesome Con Jr.:
- Princess and Prince Training
- Kids Comics 101
- Super Cats to the Rescue!
Science Fair:
- Girls in Space
- Star Trek Tech
- The Immortal Spacecraft
Pride Alley:
- Queerly Femtastic: Celebrating Queer Female Representation in Comics
- Kitty: A Gay Horror Musical Podcast
- Writing Asexuality
Some of the celebrity guests that have been announced include Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, William Shatner, George Takei, Sean Astin, Billy Boyd, Adam Savage, Carl Weathers, Austin St. John, Christina Ricci, Jonathan Heder, Johnny Young Bosch, Sam Maggs, Walter Jones, and many more.
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