Arisia 2016 Schedule

Generated: Fri Jan 15 14:08:15 2016

Friday - Saturday - Sunday - Monday

4:00pm Friday

A Special Hour with Ken Liu - Writing, Reading - 1hr 15min - Alcott (3W): Ken Liu will read a selection from his short fiction, novel, & translations, interspersed with talking about the books & answering any questions. Ken is an award-winning author & translator of speculative fiction. His debut novel, The Grace of Kings, the first in a silkpunk epic fantasy series, was published in April 2015. His Chinese to English translation of The Three-Body Problem, by Liu Cixin, won the 2015 Hugo Award for Best Novel, the first translated novel to ever receive that honor.; Ken Liu (m)

Assassination Classroom - Anime, Projected Media - 8hr 30min - Griffin (3E): “Assassination Classroom” is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yusei Matsui. The series began serialization Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine in 2012. The series follows the daily lives of an extremely powerful octopus-like alien teacher and his students dedicated to the task of assassinating him to prevent Earth from being destroyed. (1st Season, 22 episodes)

A Boy And His Dog - Media, Projected Media - 1hr 31min - Otis (2W): A boy and his telepathic dog seek food and sex in a post-apocalyptic desert until they encounter an underground society where the ways of Middle America are kept in a strange and distorted fashion. Based on a Harlan Ellison story, this was one of Don Johnson’s first starring roles. In 16mm. 1975, R.

5:00pm Friday

Bouncy Castle - Trackless events, Participatory Event - 1hr 30min - Grand A (1W): Let’s Bounce! Stop by to enjoy a 3-minute bounce in your choice of inflatable castle or inflatable rocket ship. There will be an opportunity to secure your belongings, but please check at the door to get an idea of what costume/outfit pieces may damage the inflatable structure. Each bounce house holds up to 4 adults or 8 children, so bring your friends.

Hellboy - Trackless events, TV—Movie/Show - 2hr 1min - ArisiaTV: A demon, raised from infancy after being conjured by and rescued from the Nazis, grows up to become a defender against the forces of darkness. 2004, PG-13

5:30pm Friday

40 Years of Interactive Fiction - Gaming, Panel - 1hr 15min - Alcott (3W): Since Colossal Cave Adventure’s release in 1976, text adventures and interactive fiction have been an important part of gaming. Now with tools like Twine and Inform 7, the genre is being put into more hands and pushed in new directions. Panelists will look at the text adventures of old and tell us where interactive fiction is going.; John G. McDaid, Caelyn Sandel, Rebecca Slitt, Carolyn VanEseltine

Arduino For Beginners - Art & Maker, Panel - 1hr 15min - Adams (3W): Arduino is a popular, open-source, single-board microcontroller designed to make the process of using electronics in multidisciplinary projects more accessible. Interested in Arduino, but not sure where to start? This panel will introduce you to the basic concepts, give you ideas for future projects, and tell you where to go to learn more.; Andrew Anselmo (m), Shirley Dulcey, Kevin Osborn

The Autism Community - Communities, Panel - 1hr 15min - Bulfinch (3W): What is autism, and what is an autism self-advocate? Learn about Autism Spectrum Disorders and why they may affect more of fandom than you think. We will also talk about autism activism, current social and political issues affecting autistic people, and the connection between autism and other disability communities.; Aimee Yermish (m), Leo d’Entremont, A.J. Odasso, David G. Shaw

Anime/Manga: Ain’t Nobody Got Time For That - Anime, Panel - 1hr 15min - Douglas (3W): Are you terrified of starting a series like Bleach or One Piece when you see the multitude of volumes sitting on the bookstore shelf? Never fear—whether you are busy with work, kids, or just can’t fathom starting a series the creator hasn’t finished in 10 years, we’ll talk about some anime and manga options that you can finish in days or weeks, not years.; Morgana Santilli (m), Hanna Lee Rubin Abramowitz, Zachary Clemente

Shabbat Services - Communities, Participatory Event - 1hr 15min - Faneuil (3W): Sponsored by CHABAD of Mars* and in conjunction with the Tremont Street Shul/Temple Beth Shalom, Cambridge, MA: Egalitarian Kabbalat Shabbat (Friday Night) Services at Arisia. All in Hebrew (prayerbooks with transliterations provided) Lots of Singing! All are welcome! Kids welcome too. A quick kiddush and shared challah will be provided immediately after the service. *The CHavurah Acting to Bring Arisia Davening. Not affiliated with Chabad Lubavitch.

For Pity’s Sake, Just Ask Your Question - Fan Interest, Panel - 1hr 15min - Burroughs (3E): We’ve all been to that panel. We’ve probably all been that person. What’s the difference between someone who is truly awkward and doesn’t understand what they’re doing, and someone who totally understands and wants to be the center of attention as long as possible? At what point does the moderator need to step in and politely guide the question to its end? But primarily, what am I, as a fan, doing that drags a panel down, and what can I do to recognize and alleviate that kind of thing?; Michelle Wexelblat (m), Woodrow Hill, Meredith Schwartz, Hildy Silverman, Eric Zuckerman

Game with the Designers: slash - Gaming, Board Game - 2hr 45min - Independence (3E): slash: romance without boundaries is a card-based party game in which players compete to create the best romantic fan fiction pairing using their favorite characters from pop culture, history, and literature. Each round, a matchmaker judges the best pairing, but players can sway the crowd if their choice didn’t win the round!; Glenn Given (m), Daniel Brian, Meg McGinley

Groundhog Day (Rifts) - Gaming, Tabletop RPG - 4hr 30min - Harbor I (3E): Set in the post-apocalyptic world of Rifts, you and your companions will travel to the ruins of a North American pre-Rifts city to retrieve an important artifact. Sounds like a straight-forward task, but things are never that simple on Rifts Earth. Play as a Juicer, a Glitterboy, a practitioner of magic, or one of several other classic Rifts characters.; Branden Loizides

Hanabi - Gaming, Board Game - 30min - Harbor I (3E): Hanabi is a cooperative game for 2–5 players of all ages. The players are collaboratively building a Japanese fireworks display. You’re a team of pyrotechnicians that have mixed up all of your carefully arranged fireworks moments before the show is to begin. You must work together with your teammates to unscramble the fireworks so the show can go on.; Taylor Heffernan

Arisia First Night Social - Meet-Ups, Participatory Event - 1hr 15min - Paine (2W): So you’ve arrived at Arisia early. CONGRATULATIONS! Now what? Don’t sit in your room waiting for the fun to start. Come out and connect with old friends and make some new ones. Attendees will have the option to participate in ice breakers and compete in games for fun and exciting prizes.

Open Play Time - Fast Track, Panel - 2hr - Webster (2W): Meet other kids and the Fast Track crew as we warm up for the weekend.

Supergirl! - Media, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 1 (2E): Although not (as of yet) connected to the rest of the TV DC Universe, the new Supergirl show is both a hit, and a blast to watch. We’ll talk about the first half-season of the show, what it means to have a positive female hero on the small screen as a headliner, and how the creators are reinterpreting a familiar mythos through an amazing new lens. We’ll also discuss the verve Melissa Benoist brings to the title role, and the dual roles played so well by Laura Benanti.; Gordon Linzner (m), Crystal Huff, Cassandra Lease, Adam Lipkin, Sharon Sbarsky

Thrown with Great Force:Classics We Won’t Finish - Literature, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 2 (2E): This is a panel for all of you who didn’t finish LotR; everyone who needed to self medicate through Infinite Jest, exiled Frankenstein to the frozen wastes, or wanted to flush the Foundation. What did you fail to finish, which ones do you feel guilty about not finishing, and which ones do not make you feel any twinge of guilt at all?; Kate Nepveu (m), Mark L Amidon, Vikki Ciaffone, Debra Doyle, Catt Kingsgrave-Ernstein, Ken Liu

Guilty Pleasures: The Fast And The Furious - Media, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 3 (2E): After appearing to be stalled (so to speak) post-Tokyo Drift, the Fast And The Furious franchise has taken off over the last decade to become a monstrous success. There are few guiltier pleasures, but also few major action that regularly feature women and people of color, and certainly few that get praised by the likes by Roxane Gay. Let’s talk about what makes this at-times ludicrous franchise work so well, from the cast to the amazing action sequences.; Terri Bruce (m), Victoria Janssen, Kris Pelletier, Michael Toole

Costuming on a Budget - Costuming, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 4 (2E): Costuming can be an expensive hobby as the elements of a costume and the supplies needed to create them can add up quickly. We’ll discuss how to get the most out of your dollar through the use of inexpensive fabrics and notions, alternative techniques or materials, and how to plan ahead so you can find time and ways to save the most money. Many elements can be sourced through thrift stores or even your own closet, and putting individual pieces to work in multiple costumes can help, too.; Sarah B Morrison (m), Julia Pugliese, Victoria Queeno, Nightwing Whitehead

5:45pm Friday

Film Room Backstage Tour - Media, Participatory Event - 45min - Otis (2W): Arisia is the last con left in the country still running 35mm film, and possibly the only event of any kind running 35mm outside of a theatre environment. Come backstage and see sausage being made and the many hundreds of hours of preparation and presentation work that go into every Arisia program. This is your last chance!

6:00pm Friday

Robinson Crusoe on Mars - Media, Projected Media - 1hr 50min - Revere (2W): The blockbuster film of a lone astronaut stranded on Mars. 6.7 IMDB. 1964, PG.

Learn/Assist With Shooting a Live TV Show - Theater & con tech, Workshop - 1hr - Grand B (1W): Learn to shoot a live TV show! ArisiaTV will be airing several shows this year and we need you. Learn to operate studio cameras in a multi-camera set-up shooting a staged production, and come back to shoot live productions later this evening and the rest of the weekend. We will be shooting the Ig Nobel event, Mrs. Hawking, Geeky Bellydance, and the Post Meridian Radio Players. There are also opportunities to learn shading, technical directing, and directing.; Syd Weinstein

Showcase Concert - Music, Concert - 2hr - Grand CD (1W): A special selection of five talented and accomplished performers, mostly from out of town and never before featured at Arisia! Come hear: Alyssa Yeager’s hilarious and haunting original songs about gaming, geekdom, and fantasy; Alan Whitbread’s traditional songs and masterful concertina playing; Gwendolyn Grace’s beautiful new songs inspired by traditional ballads; and original material, both silly and serious, from poet/songwriter/storyteller Mark Bernstein and from eclectic filker Ben Newman.; Jeff Keller (m), Mark Bernstein, Lee C. Hillman (Gwendolyn Grace), Benjamin Newman, Alan Whitbread, Alyssa Yeager

6:30pm Friday

High Treason - Media, Projected Media - 1hr 30min - Otis (2W): This 1929 film predicts the beginning of the second world war in the futuristic world of 1950. A minor border crossing incident is enlarged by televisor propaganda into a conflict even the World League of Peace with their vast network of dirigibles and skyscrapers cannot prevent. This film is the British answer to Metropolis and was a minor special effects miracle of its day. Beautiful new restored 35mm print from the Library of Congress.

Gaslamp Assault of Arms - Trackless events, Participatory Event - 1hr 30min - Grand A (1W): Characters in the perilous worlds of steampunk study a variety of martial arts. Whether to fight off ruffians, or prepare for a duel at dawn, the people of our world’s Victorian age did, too. Experience the elegant weapons of a more civilized age as Dr. Ken Mondschein, Maître d’Armes Historique and his students from Worcester Historical Swordsmanship present an exhibition of authentic gaslamp martial arts, followed by a hands-on class on how to fend off ruffians!; Ken Mondschein, Worcester Historical Swordsmanship

7:00pm Friday

Introduction to Arisia - GOH, Panel - 1hr 15min - Alcott (3W): Is this your first time at Arisia? Maybe your first time at a con? Welcome! Our experienced panelists will give you tips on how to get the most out of the con, on general con survival, and information on what to do and see that is special about Arisia. There will be lots of time for questions, as everyone’s Arisia experience is unique, and we want to make sure to cover the things most important to you!; Kris “Nchanter” Snyder (m), Venetia Charles, Christopher Davis, James Meickle, Barbara A Woodward

Fantastic Four: What the FF is Going On? - Comics, Panel - 1hr 15min - Bulfinch (3W): Once touted as “The World’s Greatest Comics Magazine”, Marvel’s Fantastic Four was the first family of comics for decades. But going into 2016 we see the family broken apart with no core title of their own and a movie franchise stuck in the dumps. Can this iconic Silver Age family be saved? Or would time apart do them some good?; Bob Chipman (m), Kevin Cafferty, Glenn Hauman, Dan Toland

Games and Representation - Gaming, Panel - 1hr 15min - Douglas (3W): With games visiting worlds beyond imagination, why do gamers who aren’t white, male, straight, and cis still struggle to find a place in gaming communities? What can we do to make our games and places more inclusive?; Pablo Miguel Alberto Vazquez (m), Heather Albano, Adria Kyne, Summer Plum, Victor Raymond, Liz Salazar

Genre Fiction in Translation - Literature, Panel - 1hr 15min - Faneuil (3W): Cixin Liu’s The Three-Body Problem, translated by Ken Liu, won the Hugo for Best Novel. Clarkesworld’s recent foray into translating Chinese SF has brought some well deserved attention to the vibrant body of stories in that country. Haikasoru has made a name for itself translating works from Japanese, and Tor.com has recently published SF stories translated from Spanish. What possibilities do we see in translation of other cultures’ SF? How might this change the landscape of the genre?; Crystal Huff (m), John Chu, Morgan Crooks, Ken Liu, Sarah Weintraub

Strange Horizons Reading - Writing, Reading - 1hr 15min - Hale (3W): Come listen to various staff members of Strange Horizons, the weekly speculative fiction magazine, read from their own original works.; MJ Cunniff, Lila Garrott, A.J. Odasso, Sonya Taaffe

The Ephemeral City - Communities, Panel - 1hr 15min - Burroughs (3E): Festivals like Burning Man, Pennsic, and Rainbow Gatherings are huge annual events that bring together thousands of people for a short period, creating entire cities with their own economy and politics. What is the draw of a temporary society? What experiences do these gatherings bring to the participants? How do they challenge “mundane” society? And what are they really like?; Daniel Marsh (m), Melina M. Gunnett, Rachel Kory, Dr. James Prego, Drew Van Zandt

Pathfinder Society: Sewer Dragons of Absalom - Gaming, Tabletop RPG - 4hr 30min - Harbor I (3E): Absalom is Golarion’s busiest and most populous city, but one of its largest populations goes largely unnoticed. You must venture into the sewers beneath the City at the Center of the World to stop the meddling dragons within from disrupting a vital Pathfinder Society operation.; Ray Diaz

Pathfinder Society: Silent Tide - Gaming, Tabletop RPG - 4hr 30min - Harbor I (3E): When strange reports of misty undead spread through Absalom, you and your fellow Pathfinders are dispatched to the half-drowned district of Puddles. Notoriously rough, the drooling addicts, flesh panderers, and quick-handed knifers of Puddles are the least of your worries. The night’s tide brings with it an ancient armada of some long-forgotten war and you are the only thing between their mist-shrouded ghost fleet and Absalom’s utter oblivion.; Daniel Hennessey

Dungeons & Dragons 4.0 - Gaming, Tabletop RPG - 6hr - Harbor I (3E): Interested in playing D&D but can never get a group together? Come on down and play some 4th edition D&D. Prior knowledge of how to play is requested. There will be premade characters if you do not have your own. Lvl 14–17.; Kfir Wexelblat

D&D Adventurer’s League (5th Edition D&D) - Gaming, Open Gaming - 4hr 30min - Harbor I (3E): Hey Wizard Games is running the D&D Adventurer’s League “Rage of Demons” storyline throughout the con.; Charles Morgridge

Battle Merchants - Gaming, Board Game - 1hr 30min - Harbor I (3E): Battle Merchants is a 2–4 player game about war profiteering in a world of high fantasy. A yearlong battle has erupted between orcs, hobgoblins, elves, and dwarves. The different armies require weapons of various types, and the players represent arms dealers competing for their business. Will you craft vorpal weapons that win every time, or shoddy junk in hopes of repeat business? If you like worker placement games, economic games, or Euro games in general, you will enjoy this game.; Taylor Heffernan

ConBuddy Connection - Meet-Ups, Participatory Event - 1hr 15min - Paine (2W): What’s your favorite area of Arisia Fandom? Maybe you need someone to watch the Masquerade with or a few new friends to cosplay with? Share your favorite new game? Or you just want to see new faces. This meet-up is like speed datng but for con friends. Your hosts will arrange a rotation around the room and give pairs of people one minute to say what they’re looking forward to during Arisia. After 30–40 minutes of friendly “speed dates”, mingle and exchange contact info.

I Live, I Die, I Live Again! Mad Max: Fury Road - Media, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 1 (2E): A sequel 30 years in the making that no one was demanding became one of the most acclaimed films of 2015. Was Tom Hardy a great replacement for Mel Gibson? Was the foregrounding of Imperator Furiosa and a largely-female cast a genuinely feminist act, or is the acclaim given to the movie a sign of how bleak genre filmmaking has become for women? How does a movie in which everyone is physically and/or emotionally scarred work as an action film? And does the plot itself hold up, and does it matter?; JoSelle Vanderhooft (m), Randee Dawn, Joey Peters, Barbara M Pugliese, Lauren M. Roy

Why Human Spaceflight? - Science, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 2 (2E): In a time when there are so many legitimate, pressing concerns for humanity here on Earth, we often hear the question: “Why spend so much money sending humans into space?” Let’s go beyond the stock philosophical answers and get practical: energy, food, water, climate, technology, and even socioeconomic concerns such as wealth disparity, all improved by space programs.; Tom Wysmuller (m), Terry Franklin, Jeff Hecht, Ken Kingsgrave-Ernstein, Nalin Ratnayake

How Lord of the Rings Stunted Fantasy’s Growth - Literature, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 3 (2E): LotR’s shadow looms huge over fantasy. From the moment it achieved its massive popularity, it’s had a stranglehold on the genre. The diverse and weird pre-LotR fantasy landscape was obliterated in favor of decades of Tolkien clones, and we’re only barely beginning to see the genre recover now. Why did something so stilted, mediocre, sexist, and racist capture the public’s imagination in such a fevered and intense way? What would fantasy look like today in a world where LotR never happened?; Kate Nepveu (m), Erik Amundsen, Shira Lipkin, Mark Oshiro

Masquerade Basics - Costuming, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 4 (2E): Whether you’re entering the masquerade or only just now thinking about it, we’ll cover what to expect from registration through rehearsals, in the green room and after you’ve come off the stage. We’ll cover such topics as how to prep audio and what’s expected of documentation.; Karen Purcell DVM (m), Gaia Eirich, James Hinsey, Anastasia Holt, Sharon Sbarsky

7:15pm Friday

Snow White and the Huntsman - Trackless events, TV—Movie/Show - 2hr 7min - ArisiaTV: In a twist to the fairy tale, the Huntsman ordered to take Snow White into the woods to be killed winds up becoming her protector and mentor in a quest to vanquish the Evil Queen. 2012, PG-13

7:30pm Friday

LARP—Vampire (Mind’s Eye Society VTM:MET) - Gaming, LARP - 5hr - Adams (3W): Boston rose from the primordial woods, the jewel of the colony of Massachusetts. It became a bastion for freedom, and then for enlightenment. However, while the mortal world runs unchecked and democracy reigns, the Camarilla and her Kindred still serve the Prince of the city following what many believe are outdated traditions. Many see the Sabbat as broken and the Prince free from the machinations of Elders, but is that true? Or does Boston’s strict adherence to Tradition mask an uncertain base?; Tyler Brown (m)

LARP—Nexus Elements Session 1 - Gaming, LARP - 4hr - Webster (2W): Lord Baron Rylan Shin of Ashling announces his engagement to His Lady Astra Carthairen of Ashling. The holy rites will take place in the Lord’s private temple at his newly acquired manor house. The celebration of their great union will take place on the island of Ashling in the grand town of Yestin. All who reside within the Lord’s territory are welcome to pay homage to the couple at this time. Note: all weapons must be checked by The Watch (Security) before the event.; Dori Schendell (m), Bailey Schendell, Kevin Schendell

7:50pm Friday

Sneak Peeks - Media, Projected Media - 40min - Revere (2W): Previews of this weekend’s video theater.

8:00pm Friday

Drawful - Gaming, Scheduled Video Game - 1hr - Carlton (3E): The bizarre drawing game Drawful (3–8 players), where you draw right there on your phone, tablet, or use our PS4.

The Critic - Media, Projected Media - 4min - Otis (2W): An abstract avant-garde animated short with hilarious narration by Mel Brooks. Presented in 16mm. 1963, NR.

Mrs. Hawking: A Steampunk Play - Trackless events, Drama - 1hr 30min - Grand B (1W): A steampunk play by Phoebe Roberts. London, 1880—When Mary Stone accepts a job as housemaid to a fierce, brooding society widow, she is drawn into Mrs. Hawking’s heroic crusade as secret champion to society’s downtrodden ladies. Join us for this Victorian action caper, and explore what would happen if Sherlock Holmes were more like a lady Batman. More information at www.mrshawking.com.; Phoebe Roberts, Chameleon’s Dish Theatre

Contra Dance - Trackless events, Participatory Event - 2hr 15min - Commonwealth (1W): No experience or partner needed; all dances are called. Circle right, swing your partner, say hello to your new neighbor, and don’t forget to smile!

8:05pm Friday

Jupiter Ascending - Media, Projected Media - 2hr 7min - Otis (2W): An earthwoman in a dead-end job has a secret that not even she knows, which leads to an extraordinary inheritance and a vast adventure in space. Sure, the plot was cobbled together from the ancient Greeks, but this is a good retelling and it’s visually beautiful. 2015, PG-13.

8:30pm Friday

Supergods: Superheroes as Modern Pantheon - Comics, Panel - 1hr 15min - Alcott (3W): Superheroes come from the sky, with impossible powers and indelible promises. They show us the light in our darkest moments, and remind us of how we would prefer to be treated. Is it so wrong to imagine them as Gods? In this panel, we’ll explore the idea of the Superhero as a modern interpretation of deities.; Alex Jarvis (m), Gillian Daniels, Ed Fuqua, Mehitbel Glenhaber, Joey Peters

It’s Good to be Bad - Costuming, Panel - 1hr 15min - Bulfinch (3W): Let’s talk about the fine art of being the villain. Panelists will talk about why they like to play the bad guy and answer your questions on makeup tips, color schemes and more to help you successfully create that striking villain costume of your dreams.; Jennifer Old-d’Entremont (m), Anastasia Holt, Milo Martinez, Jamila Sisco, Danielle Souza

Diversity and Inclusion - Communities, Interview - 1hr 15min - Douglas (3W): Arisia is a diverse community, and with that comes multiple voices and potentially divergent perspectives and ideas. How do we discuss multiple points of view—some of which may be mutually exclusive or hard to hear—and make sure everyone gets heard without resorting to the kinds of name-calling and divisiveness that often marks such discussions?; Mink Rose (m), Jaime Garmendia, Mark Oshiro, Hannah Simpson, Kris “Nchanter” Snyder, Pablo Miguel Alberto Vazquez

The Future of Mars - Literature, Panel - 1hr 15min - Faneuil (3W): We grew up reading about Barsoom and the Mars of Wells and Bradbury. Today, we’re finally exploring the reality of the red planet. Where does our fictional treatment of Mars go from here? Do we concentrate on the real possibilities opening up? Or are there exciting and odd treatments we can imagine?; Ken Schneyer (m), Morgan Crooks, Jeff Hecht, Nalin Ratnayake, John Scalzi

Playing in Other People’s Sandboxes - Writing, Panel - 1hr 15min - Hale (3W): This discussion will explore the pleasure for both writers and readers in augmenting pre-existing characters and universes.; Walter H. Hunt (m), William Frank, Elizabeth McCoy, Akiko Meigetsu, Cecilia Tan

The Mainstreaming of Fandom - Fan Interest, Panel - 1hr 15min - Burroughs (3E): For decades, science fiction was the passion of the few. Then something unexpected happened: the classic outsider genres became mainstream. Today everyone seems to be a fan, and genre movies are making billions. Has the influx of fans helped or hurt fandom in general and has anything been lost along the way?; Dennis McCunney (m), Susan de Guardiola, David Olsen, Cynthia A Shettle-Meleedy

Play Games with the Designer: G.M.O.ooh! - Gaming, Board Game - 1hr 15min - Independence (3E): You’re a combination Scientist, Inventor, Salesperson, CEO, and Promoter trying to dominate the market and survive the dystopian world of G.M.O.ooh! (www.LampoonTheSystem.com/GMO) Real-life Genetically Modified Organisms are intermingled with bizarre, futuristic innovations to create the ultimate party game. Players will require entrepreneurship, cunning, and creativity to debate the merits of their Organisms and crush the competition. You determine the shocking answers in G.M.O.ooh!; Jon Pawelko (m)

Firefly: Tall Card - Gaming, Board Game - 1hr 30min - Harbor I (3E): Straight out of the Firefly ‘verse comes Firefly: Tall Card! With rules and artwork inspired by the game played on Firefly, Tall Card will make you feel like you’re a fellow crew member aboard Serenity! The gameplay is similar to draw poker, but the suits are inspired by Mah Jong tiles so the composition of the deck is very different from a standard 52-card deck.; Maya Dinerstein

Viva La Revolution! (Paranoia—Mongoose) - Gaming, Tabletop RPG - 5hr - Harbor I (3E): The Revolution has come to Alpha Complex! The citizens are revolting (but we knew that)! It’s the loyal forces of the Computer against the Red Army, it’s clone against clone, it’s commie against mutant against traitor, and it’s everybody against you! To survive you’ll need all your treachery, doublethink, and guile. Be paranoid and keep your laser handy, comrade! Trust me, it’ll be fun. Fun is mandatory.; Matthew Timmins

Tokaido - Gaming, Board Game - 1hr - Harbor I (3E): Tokaido is a game of vacationing in historical Japan for 2–5 players. The players are tourists making a pilgrimage along the East Sea Road from Kyoto to Edo. Along the way they stop to see natural panoramas, pray at temples, buy souvenirs, relax in hot springs, and eat meals at inns. Each of these things earns players points, and the player with the most points at the final destination wins.; Taylor Heffernan

Funny Songs [sing-along] - Music, Panel - 1hr 15min - Paine (2W): Sing along with some of the funniest songs (filk and otherwise) we could find! Lyrics will be projected and leaders will play accompaniment so everyone can join in.; Paul Estin (m), Nat Budin

The Martian - Media, Projected Media - 2hr 25min - Revere (2W): The blockbuster film of a lone astronaut stranded on Mars. “Science the **** out of Mars.” 8.2 IMDB. 2015, PG-13.

Teasecraft Kinky Maker Meetup: Meet & Greet - Art & Maker, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 1 (2E): Do you like making your own sex toys/BDSM equipment/costumes/other kinky and fun things? Come share your ideas and projects with other crafters. Or come ask questions and get inspired. Teasecraft is a meetup group for sex/kink-positive makers and crafters. Everyone is welcome, regardless of your (a)sexuality/orientation/gender/race or what materials you work with.; Kit Stubbs (m)

Year Without a Summer: 200 Years Ago to Today - Science, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 2 (2E): In 1816, a massive volcanic eruption caused global temperatures to cool by at least 1° Celsius, causing catastrophic climate change temporarily. Snow fell in the northern hemisphere June, the cost of produce increased exponentially, and famine and disease were widespread. What does the Year Without a Summer mean for climatology and the science of climate change in 2016? Will technological advances protect us, or are we one major natural disaster away from long-term tragedy?; Ken Gale (m), Deborah Kaminski, Julia Pilowsky, Stephen R Wilk, Tom Wysmuller

Making a Video Game 101 - Gaming, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 3 (2E): How does a video game go from concept to code to finished product? How is it marketed and distributed? Come talk with people who’ve worked in the industry.; Christopher Sheldon-Dante (m), Breeze Grigas, Cassandra Lease, Caelyn Sandel, Carolyn VanEseltine

Halt And Catch Fire - Media, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 4 (2E): After two seasons of the early PC age getting the “Mad Men” treatment on AMC, let’s talk about why this show is on the air now, how the old PC hacking community was different/similar to today’s “digital natives”, and the choices involved in a show that covers recent and living history. What are they getting right? What are they getting wrong? And does the show affect how we view contemporary technology?; Andy Hicks (m), Shirley Dulcey, Dr. James Prego, Sarah Smith

Lightsaber Combat of the Sword Masters - Trackless events, Participatory Event - 1hr 30min - Grand A (1W): Many of the lightsaber techniques we see in the Star Wars movies are based on Japanese and European sword traditions. Watch as Boston Jedi presents a lightsaber demonstration based on historically accurate European swordplay and polearm techniques used in the Middle Ages and Renaissance. After the demonstration, we invite teens and adults to join us for a workshop in theatrical-style lightsaber-combat techniques; choose whether to be a Jedi or a Sith. May the Force be with you!; Boston Jedi (m), CHEMAS Group, David Leung, Mark J. Millman

9:00pm Friday

Fibbage - Gaming, Scheduled Video Game - 1hr - Carlton (3E): The hilarious bluffing game Fibbage. Players can use provided PS4, or their smartphone.

9:30pm Friday

Improbable Research and the Ig Nobel Prizes - Trackless events, Participatory Event - 1hr 30min - Grand CD (1W): Highlights from Ig Nobel prize-winning studies and patents, presented in dramatic mini-readings by luminaries and experts (in some field). The audience will have an opportunity to ask questions about the research presented—answers will be based on the expertise of the presenters, who may have a different expertise than the researchers.; Improbable Research

Improbable Research and the Ig Nobel Prizes - Trackless events, TV—Live Event - 1hr 30min - ArisiaTV: Live broadcast of event from room Grand CD

10:00pm Friday

3D Printing Advances and Flops - Art & Maker, Panel - 1hr 15min - Alcott (3W): What’s the skinny on 3D printing advances? Where can I go to print things, and what do I need to know to make my own stuff? What’s been hailed as new and awesome, and what has been taken to the dump?; Phillip Hallam-Baker (m), James Bredt

Trains and SF/F - Fan Interest, Panel - 1hr 15min - Faneuil (3W): Perhaps the most iconic development of the Industrial Revolution was the steam locomotive, and science fiction and fantasy has made great use of locomotives and trains throughout its history. Whether the “lightning rail” of D&D’s Eberron setting or the popularity of locomotives in steampunk, SF/F is no stranger to the love affair and sense of wonder people have for trains. Come “all aboard” with Arisia ’16, as we explore this phenomenon in the realm of fantastic fiction!; Dennis McCunney (m), James Macdonald, Daniel Miller

Nonfiction Reading - Writing, Reading - 1hr 15min - Hale (3W): Come listen to our panelists read a selection from their original nonfiction works.; Abby Hafer, Lizzie Stark

Soldering 101 - Art & Maker, Workshop - 1hr 15min - Independence (3E): Learn to solder by building a simple circuit that blinks. Limit 15, sign up in Program Nexus. Materials fee: $5 per participant.; Kevin Osborn (m), Drew Van Zandt

Chaosmos - Gaming, Board Game - 4hr 30min - Harbor I (3E): You are a covert alien operative on a secret mission to find the Ovoid and control it when the universe collapses. Your most potent weapon is your ability to bluff, misdirect and deceive. Chaosmos is a hidden information strategy game where you explore planets and gather weapons and equipment to find the Ovoid and hide it from your opponents. You win the game if you have the Ovoid card in your hand when the Chaos Clock reaches zero.; Kimberly Klimczuk

Open Singing [song circle] - Music, Panel - 1hr 15min - Paine (2W): Come listen and/or make music in this unthemed song circle. All types of music are welcome. Time permitting, everyone who wishes to lead a song will have at least one opportunity to do so.; Beth Runnerwolf (m), Merav Hoffman

Ship it Like FedExxx - Trackless events, Drama - 1hr 15min - Marina 1 (2E): Join the creators of the hit fanfic storytelling party game slash: romance without boundaries as they present their favorite smut and crackfics. Awkward and arousing erotica will be heard. Erotic fan brackets with live scripting and illustration. Teddy Roosevelt! Luna Lovegood! The Predator! Starbuck! Dr. Who! Godzilla! Daenerys! The Witch King of Angmar! Khan and Khaaaaan!!!!!!!! No holes barred!; Glenn Given (m), Daniel Brian, Meg McGinley

Wait, That’s Not in the Sci-Fi Section! - Literature, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 2 (2E): A look at the NYT bestseller list clearly shows a lot of genre work that isn’t being marketed as science fiction or fantasy. David Mitchell has never been called an SF writer; Ben Winters has won the Edgar Award for his SF, yet we don’t hear about him in genre circles. The lack of labels can help these authors find mainstream success, but how can we find out about genre work that’s not marketed as such?; Adam Lipkin (m), Mark W. Richards, David G. Shaw, Walt Williams

Introduction to BDSM - Communities, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 3 (2E): There are a lot of different ways to practice BDSM. How can you get into it without getting in over your head? What can you do to stay safe while experimenting and exploring your own limits? We’ll go over a few do’s and, more importantly, don’ts of trying BDSM. 18+ Only.; Alex Newman (m), Adri, Leo d’Entremont, Michelle Driscoll, Shana Fuqua

Navigating Non-Monogamy - Communities, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 4 (2E): Let’s discuss the many forms of non-mongamy, from polyamory, swinging, “monogamish”, open relationships, intentionally serial monogamy, emotional non-monogamy, etc. How can people try out relationship and partnering styles that work for them, including situations where one or more members of a relationship prefer a different style than other member(s)?; Ken Kingsgrave-Ernstein (m), Melissa Kaplan, Shelley Marsh, James Meickle, Kim Pinto

Drum Circle - Trackless events, Participatory Event - 4hr - Grand A (1W): This is an open Drum and Dance Circle. All are welcome—if you have a drum, please bring it. You don’t need a drum to dance or sit back and enjoy the ambience, but if you have one, don’t forget to pack it. You can also bring zills, tambourines, and any non-amplified instruments. Yes, kids are welcome, but this is not babysitting, so please do not leave children unattended.

10:30pm Friday

Films from NaSFiC - Fan Interest, Projected Media - 2min - Otis (2W): This sarcastic and somewhat offensive film details all the wonders of the NaSFiC convention that you could have attended. In 16mm.

Bluesy Fusion Dance - Trackless events, Participatory Event - 3hr 50min - Commonwealth (1W): Come jam to an eclectic mix of downtempo music late into the night. Danner will DJ great tunes to dance solo or with a partner, and at the beginning Jan Marie will teach a framework of how to add some bluesiness to the dancing you already know to create a brand new fusion that’s your own.; Danner, Jan Marie

10:35pm Friday

Silent Movie: Wings - Media, Projected Media - 2hr - Otis (2W): On the eve of World War I, two young men in love with the same woman both become fighter pilots in the same unit. This film was the first ever made to show aerial combat and was an enormous technological advance when it came out, being the Star Wars of its day. This film interested a tremendous number of young kids in flying and was one of the greatest influences in recruiting for the Air Corps years later. Even today the flying scenes are impressive. In 16mm with live organ accompaniment.

11:00pm Friday

Liza The Fox Fairy - Media, Projected Media - 1hr 38min - Revere (2W): A Hungarian woman haunted by a Japanese pop star ghost worries she is a cursed fox fairy. 7.8 IMDB. Subtitled musical fantasy. 2015, R.

11:15pm Friday

Unbreakable - Trackless events, TV—Movie/Show - 1hr 46min - ArisiaTV: A man learns something extraordinary about himself after a devastating accident. 2000, PG-13.

11:30pm Friday

Circlet Press Reading - Writing, Reading - 1hr 15min - Hale (3W): Author Cecilia Tan reads selections from her work.; Cecilia Tan

Chainmail 102: Byzantine Weave - Art & Maker, Panel - 1hr 15min - Independence (3E): Learn to make this popular and easy jewelry pattern. We provide a kit of rings and pliers to borrow. A sign-up sheet will be located at the Program Nexus, or you can stop by before the workshop to see if there’s room. This workshop is limited to 15 people. Materials fee: $5 per participant.; Liz Cademy (m)

Singing into the Night [song circle] - Music, Panel - 5hr 45min - Paine (2W): Open Singing descends into chaos. Music will continue as long as people are interested.; Ellen Kranzer (m), Elizabeth Birdsall

Your Kink is OK! - Communities, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 3 (2E): No matter how outlandish someone’s proclivities are, there are still things that they will find freaky about other people. Why is it that some who engage in one unusual behavior look down on another? We’ll discuss various activities and maybe discover that “those people” aren’t quite as freaky as you might have thought before. 18+ only.; Mary Catelynn Cunningham (m), Genevieve Iseult Eldredge, Jet Levy, Micah Schneider, Tikva (raycho)

Crackup: Comics & Comics @ The Con - Trackless events, Concert - 1hr 30min - Grand CD (1W): Some of the funniest standups in Boston are coming at you for one night only of geek-themed good times & hilarity. We’ll cap it all off with an A/V tour of the random, ludicrous, & mystifying ephemera found while digging through thousands of vintage comic book & pulp fiction back issues. Presented by Wes Hazard (named 1 of 5 Boston Comics to Watch by the Boston Globe), come on down for a wild & hilarious show. You’ll laugh as hard as The Joker dancing in the pale moonlight, promise!; Wes Hazard

12:00am Saturday

Rocky Horror: 40 Years of Antici...pation - Trackless events, Drama - 2hr 30min - Grand B (1W): A kitschy musical about aliens, science, sex, love, and more fishnets than you can shake a candelabra at. Celebrate the cult classic’s milestone with a performance by The Teseracte Players of Boston.; Teseracte Players

12:30am Saturday

Is It Wrong To Pick Up Girls In A Dungeon? - Anime, Projected Media - 5hr 15min - Griffin (3E): “Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?” also known as “DanMachi” aired in 2015. The story follows the exploits of Bell Cranel, a 14-year-old adventurer under the goddess Hestia. As the only member of the Hestia Familia, he works hard every day in the dungeon to make ends meet. He looks up to Aiz Wallenstein, a famous swordswoman, and with whom he fell in love. He is unaware that several other girls, develop affections towards him; most notably Hestia herself. (13 episodes)

12:45am Saturday

The Final Girls - Media, Projected Media - 1hr 30min - Revere (2W): Daughter of an Eighties Scream Queen finds herself trapped in her mother’s film. Horror comedy. 2015, PG-13.

1:00am Saturday

LARP—Immortal Politics - Gaming, LARP - 3hr - Webster (2W): In a world where people no longer believe in the things that go bump in the night, those things must come together to decide our future. What happens when one brings together a group of ancient and powerful beings? Come play in the dangerous politics of the immortals. Players will take on the roles of a diverse collection of ancient supernatural beings each with their own goals. Note, All weapons must be checked by The Watch (Security) before the event.; Dori Schendell (m)

1:10am Saturday

Buffy the Vampire Slayer - Trackless events, TV—Movie/Show - 1hr 26min - ArisiaTV: A flighty teenage girl learns that she is her generation’s destined battler of vampires. This is the original movie. 1992, PG-13

2:15am Saturday

The Machine - Media, Projected Media - 1hr 15min - Revere (2W): In an effort to construct a perfect android killing machines in a war against China, UK scientists exceed their goal and create a sentient cyborg. 2013, R.

2:45am Saturday

Hogfather (part 1) - Trackless events, TV—Movie/Show - 1hr 35min - ArisiaTV: It’s Hogswatch (equivalent to Christmas) on the Discworld and the Hogfather has gone missing, requiring Death to take his place while his granddaughter Susan endeavors to find out what has happened. From the Terry Pratchett novel. 2007

3:40am Saturday

Listening - Media, Projected Media - 1hr 35min - Revere (2W): A team of genius-but-broke grad students invent mind-reading technology that destroys their lives and threatens the future of free will itself. 2014, PG-13.

4:25am Saturday

Hogfather (part 2) - Trackless events, TV—Movie/Show - 1hr 35min - ArisiaTV: It’s still Hogswatch! 2007

5:20am Saturday

Atlas Shrugged Part 1 - Media, Projected Media - 1hr 35min - Revere (2W): Ayn Rand’s libertarian fantasy in a 2016 alternate world of $10 gas, 20% unemployment, and corporate rationing. (Part 3 was completed with Kickstarter donations.) 5.8 IMDB. 2011, PG-13.

5:45am Saturday

Plastic Memories - Anime, Projected Media - 5hr 15min - Griffin (3E): “Plastic Memories” (2015) takes place in the near future, in which humans live alongside androids that look exactly like humans. SAI Corp has introduced the Giftia with the most human-like qualities of any model. If they pass their expiration date, it causes personality disintegration, memory loss, and outbreaks of violence. As a result, the Terminal Service must retrieve the Giftias. The story follows Tsukasa Mizugaki and a Giftia. Both of them work for the Terminal Service. (13 episodes)

6:10am Saturday

Dr. Horrible – The Commentary! - Trackless events, TV—Movie/Show - 42min - ArisiaTV: “Everyone loves these ‘Making-ofs’; The story behind the scenes; The way that we got that one cool shot; And what it all means.” 2008

6:55am Saturday

A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court - Media, Projected Media - 1hr 45min - Revere (2W): Bing Crosby as Mark Twain’s time traveling hero. Fantasy musical. 1949, PG.

7:00am Saturday

Classic cartoons - Trackless events, TV—Movie/Show - 2hr - ArisiaTV: Classic Warner Brothers cartoons to start your day

8:00am Saturday

Bouncy Castle - Trackless events, Participatory Event - 1hr 30min - Grand CD (1W): Let’s Bounce! Stop by to enjoy a 3-minute bounce in your choice of inflatable castle or inflatable rocket ship. There will be an opportunity to secure your belongings, but please check at the door to get an idea of what costume/outfit pieces may damage the inflatable structure. Each bounce house holds up to 4 adults or 8 children, so bring your friends.

8:30am Saturday

Saturday Morning Prayer - Communities, Participatory Event - 1hr 15min - Douglas (3W): Being a geek and being spiritual don’t need to be mutually exclusive. Come join us for a Morning Prayer Service, on Saturday and Sunday morning, modeled from the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer and the Iona Abbey Book of Worship. This is a non-denominational Christian service, but all are welcome, regardless of faith, gender, sexuality or gender expression. Children are also welcomed. And don’t worry about being late—you will still be welcomed!; Craig R McDonough

Make a Beaded Talisman Pouch - Art & Maker, Panel - 1hr 15min - Independence (3E): Join our workshop to learn to create a beaded talisman pouch that can be worn as a necklace or hidden in a pocket, to hold your tiny treasures and keep them with you. Create a tiny work of art with ribbon, beads and lacings. No sewing or craft experience required, kits available for $10 at the workshop, or just come and watch! All wizards, princesses and fairies will love these tiny treasure pouches!; Lisa A Ashton (m), Carol Salemi

Kids’ Tour of the Art Show - Fast Track, Participatory Event - 1hr 15min - Hancock (2W): Come learn about the Art Show—and then head over to take a tour and vote for your favorite art!

Geeky Play Date—Saturday Morning - Fast Track, Panel - 1hr 15min - Webster (2W): Looking to meet up with other parents and kids at the con? Geeky Play Date is a casual, drop-in space for you and your children. Kids can bring their favorite toys and make new friends! Parents can do the same! Please note: this is NOT a babysitting service/venue, plan on tending to your children. If you need to leave a Red-Ribbon Fast Track child for a 10am panel, you may do so after 9:45, and checking in with Fast Track staff.; Dawn-Marie Dunn, Brian Gray

LARP—Swords, Spells, and Puzzles! Oh My! - Gaming, LARP - 6hr - Grand A (1W): The citadel of a powerful mage lies abandoned, and the magic is leaking out and wreaking havoc on the countryside. Adventurers are needed to investigate the ruins, learn about the magic, and restore order. There are rumors that great rewards still lie within the citadel, but use caution. No doubt the mage worked hard to protect his wealth. Note, All weapons must be checked by The Watch (Security) before the event.; Dan Diamond (m), Becky Baron, Karen Diamond, Michael McCarthy

8:45am Saturday

Antboy - Media, Projected Media - 1hr 15min - Revere (2W): 12-year-old Pelle is bitten by an ant and develops superpowers. Aided by comic book nerd Wilhelm, Pelle creates a secret identity as superhero Antboy. When super villain The Flea enters the scene, Antboy must step up to the challenge. Denmark, dubbed. 2013, PG.

9:00am Saturday

Three Days of the Condor - Media, Projected Media - 1hr 57min - Otis (2W): A CIA researcher does computer analysis of literature until suddenly his entire department is gunned down, leaving him out on the streets and on the run. Robert Redford stars in this spy story predicated on a future technology that has today in great part come to pass in the era of “Big Data.’’ Make sure to see the beginning to see the PDP-8e minicomputer reading books. Presented in 16mm Cinemascope. 1975, R.

Queer and Body Positive Yoga - Trackless events, Participatory Event - 50min - Commonwealth (1W): Have you felt nervous about yoga because you didn’t feel like you would fit in? All identities, expressions, bodies, sizes and abilities—can experience yoga in a playful, supportive environment. Gentle Yoga focuses on rejuvenating and healing the body. This class is held at a slower pace and covers stretching all areas of the body. No previous yoga experience needed. Wear nonrestrictive comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat, large towel, or blanket to lie on.; Aventurine Yoga

Coraline - Trackless events, TV—Movie/Show - 1hr 40min - ArisiaTV: An adventurous girl finds another world that is a strangely idealized version of her frustrating home, but it has sinister secrets. From the Neil Gaiman novel. PG, 2009

10:00am Saturday

Artificial Intelligence—Science Fact & Fiction - Science, Panel - 1hr 15min - Alcott (3W): When someone like Stephen Hawking calls Artificial Intelligence “the worst mistake mankind could make”, is this based on science fact or science fiction? Are there inherent safeguards, possible mandatory artificial safeguards, or is the very notion quixotic? And fear aside, what could real artificial intelligence do for all intelligent life forms?; James Meickle (m), Alexander Feinman, Dennis McCunney, Benjamin Newman, James Turner

Movie Year in Review - Media, Panel - 1hr 15min - Adams (3W): Our annual look back at the year in SF, horror, and fantasy film. Our panel of experts will cover every theatrical release of 2015. Find out which ones are worth catching up with. Note: Time for audience participation is reserved for the end of our panel’s high speed review.; Daniel M Kimmel (m), John Bowker, Bob Chipman, Deirdre Crimmins

Constructing Languages - Writing, Panel - 1hr 15min - Bulfinch (3W): Many SF/F worlds have their own languages, Elvish and Klingon being two of the best known. How do you create languages that make sense? From etymology to grammar to culture, there are many aspects to consider. How does a language reflect the identities of its speakers? How do we make our languages and vocabularies believable?; Lawrence M. Schoen (m), John Chu, Anne Nydam, Cecilia Tan

Atheist/Theist Dialog - Fan Interest, Panel - 1hr 15min - Douglas (3W): Are you a theist and feel curious about atheists? Or are you an atheist who likes to talk with theists? Then this no-argument event is for you. Come participate as panelists discuss the preconceptions that each group has about the other, and suggest ways to improve mutual understanding in the future.; Bob Kuhn (m), Marc Brunco, Sean Kane, Bonnie Barlow Turner, Aimee Yermish

AGoH Demo: Wood Turning (Making Rockets) - GOH, Panel - 1hr 15min - Faneuil (3W): Johnna Y. Klukas, our artist guest of honor, demonstrates some wood turning techniques with a small lathe. Simple turning between centers and then doing other operations off the lathe. Creating blanks that include features in them already, like checkerboards, portholes, etc. The lathe as a tool for making components of bigger projects.; Johnna Y Klukas

Fantasy Reading - Writing, Reading - 1hr 15min - Hale (3W): Come listen to our panelists read a selection from their original fantasy works.; Matthew Kressel, Shira Lipkin, Julia Rios, Lauren M. Roy

Doing It For Themselves: Comics From One Creator - Comics, Panel - 1hr 15min - Burroughs (3E): Some of the most important comics to see print have been the work of a single person. Creators like Art Spiegelman, Colleen Doran, Alison Bechdel, and Los Bros. Hernandez have produced memorable work without the interference of mainstream meddling, but often not without personal cost. What drives creators to go solo and how do they maintain their success in an unstable market?; Dan Mazur (m), E. J. Barnes, Ken Gale, Joey Peters

Chainmail 101: European 4 in 1 Weave - Art & Maker, Panel - 1hr 15min - Independence (3E): Learn how to make this basic armor weave. We provide a kit of rings and pliers to borrow. A sign-up sheet will be located at the Program Nexus, or you can stop by before the workshop to see if there’s room. This workshop is limited to 15 people. Materials fee: $5 per participant.; Liz Cademy (m)

Kingdom Builder - Gaming, Board Game - 1hr 30min - Harbor I (3E): In Kingdom Builder, the players create their own kingdoms by strategically placing their settlements in order to score points and gain extra action tiles, while trying to keep their options open for the next turn.; Mary Olszowka

Corruption of the Daleks (Doctor Who RPG) - Gaming, Tabletop RPG - 4hr 30min - Harbor I (3E): Valkorr, an “inescapable prison” run by the Shadow Proclamation has just gained several new inmates — and two of them are The Doctor. Can the Fourth and Twelfth Doctors put their heads together to figure out why and escape?; Charles Brown

Pathfinder Society: Black Waters - Gaming, Tabletop RPG - 4hr 30min - Harbor I (3E): The Pathfinder Society seeks the ancient ruby ring of the salamander and it falls to a team of Pathfinders to find it. Last seen in the Tri-Towers Yard, a once elite academy for the youth of Absalom, the ruby ring is now lost in the Drownyard, all that remains of Tri-Towers after it was destroyed a decade ago in the great quake. The Pathfinders must risk the strange black ichors and salty brine to find their prize—will they risk their very souls as well?; Ray Diaz

Pathfinder Society: Murder on the Silken Caravan - Gaming, Tabletop RPG - 4hr 30min - Harbor I (3E): Volunteers are needed to escort the body of a deceased venture-captain across the parched Qadiran desert to Katheer. The Silken Caravan offers passage, hauling exotic treasures across the perilous sea of sands. You’ll brave bandits, spies, and unwelcome mourners hell-bent on paying respects to your dead companion. Worse still, the caravan’s mistress, a satin-swathed Qadiran princess, has designs of her own on you and your cargo.; David Neilson

Pathfinder Society: The Consortium Compact - Gaming, Tabletop RPG - 4hr 30min - Harbor I (3E): The Aspis Consortium pays well, but few can stand its underhanded tactics for long. One operative fed up with the Consortium’s practices has contacted the Pathfinder Society with a tempting offer: assist her in leaving the organization, and she will supply the Society with years of insider intelligence about their longstanding rival. It’s up to the PCs to navigate Diobel—a proud town run by cutthroat smugglers—earn the defector’s trust, and deal a telling blow to their Aspis foes.

D&D Adventurer’s League: Harried in Hillsfar - Gaming, Open Gaming - 13hr 30min - Harbor I (3E): “In Elventree, near the oppressive city of Hillsfar, a recent string of strange occurrences has locals on edge. Factions have gathered at the forest of Cormanthor to determine what’s happening.” Hey Wizard Games is running the D&D Adventurer’s League “Rage of Demons” storyline throughout the con. “Hillsfar” is an introductory adventure (lvls. 1–2) that’s great for new players or those exploring 5th Ed D&D. Other adventures will be available for those with more seasoned League characters.; Charles Morgridge

Dungeons & Dragons 4.0 - Gaming, Tabletop RPG - 6hr - Harbor I (3E): Interested in playing D&D but can never get a group together? Come on down and play some 4th edition D&D. Prior knowledge of how to play is requested. There will be premade characters if you do not have your own. Lvl 14–17.; Kfir Wexelblat

Art Show Docent Tour: How Framing Changes Art - Art & Maker, Panel - 1hr 15min - Harbor III (3E): A tour of the Art Show focusing on how frames do or do not enhance the art they frame. Limited to 10 people.; Jim Paradis (m)

Rousing Chorus Songs [song circle] - Music, Panel - 1hr 15min - Paine (2W): An open sing emphasizing songs—folk, filk, whatever—with uncommonly good and energetic choruses that really pull people in. Insufficiently rousing songs will be gonged!; Alan Whitbread (m), Sharone Horowit-Hendler, Zoe Madonna, Kat Weiler

Ant-Man - Media, Projected Media - 1hr 55min - Revere (2W): Scott Lang must embrace his inner hero and help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym, plan and pull off a heist that will save the world. Two extra credit scenes. 2015, PG-13.

Make Your Own Wings - Fast Track, Panel - 2hr - Hancock (2W): Come craft your own fairy or dragon wings to wear this weekend.

Open Discussion Group: Movies - Fast Track, Panel - 1hr 15min - Hancock (2W): What were your favorite movies this year? What as a hit and what was a miss? Come share your opinions in this interactive discussion.

Alyssa Yeager Fast Track Concert - Fast Track, Panel - 1hr 15min - Webster (2W): Join us for a special kids concert from musician Alyssa Yeager.; Alyssa Yeager

Swords of Chivalry 1 - Fast Track, Panel - 1hr 15min - Webster (2W): Hands-on swordsmanship lessons for kids. Come use safe foam weapons to learn the skills a knight would have used!; Mr. Ferguson

Playing Well with Others—Costuming for Groups - Costuming, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 1 (2E): What does it take to make a group work? How does one even begin to organize such a feat and who gets to make the decisions? From coordinated hall costumes to carefully plotted out masquerade entries, our panel of serial cat herders discuss the ins and outs of making group costumes happen.; Gaia Eirich (m), Lisa A Ashton, Elizabeth O’Malley, Barbara M Pugliese, Don Sakers

The Founding Mothers of SF/F - Literature, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 2 (2E): As we know, women invented all our favorite stuff! Mary Shelley defined science fiction with Frankenstein; Baroness Emma Orczy invented the superhero with The Scarlet Pimpernel. Let’s discuss the founding mothers of science fiction, fantasy, and horror.; Catherine Lundoff (m), Debra Doyle, Greer Gilman, Victoria Janssen, JoSelle Vanderhooft

Super Robot Anime - Anime, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 3 (2E): When people of a certain age think of anime, the first thing that comes to mind is “Giant Robots”. This is a panel discussing the history and aesthetics of the “Super Robot” genre, starting with (of course) Giant Robo, and taking it through the Go Nagai-dominated 70’s all the way to recent examples like Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann.; Felicitas Ivey (m), Mario “DigiCom” Di Giacomo, Breeze Grigas, Morlock

RPG Gaming: Rails vs. Sandbox - Gaming, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 4 (2E): Which style do you prefer as a GM? As a player? Does it annoy you when players ignore your intricate run-on-rails plots and chase the red herrings, or do players who keep turning to you to ask “what happens now” make you despair? Maybe a little of both? Join our experienced GMs and players as we discuss the pleasures (and perils) of each style, as well as trading amusing extreme examples.; Lisa J Steele (m), Heather Albano, David Olsen, Victor Raymond, Rebecca Slitt

Masquerade Rehearsal - Theater, Rehearsal - 4hr - Grand B (1W): Rehearsal for Masquerade participants.

How to Write a Fight Scene - Literature, Panel - 1hr 15min - Grand CD (1W): Come find out how viable your fight scene really is. An experienced panel of talented authors, martial artists, and maybe one hapless would-be victim will take your quick fight scene and act it out while our esteemed panelists help you work out the physical and literary kinks. Please no epic wave battles.; Keith R. A. DeCandido (m), Genevieve Iseult Eldredge, James Macdonald, Mark J. Millman

10:45am Saturday

Attack of the Killer Tomatoes - Trackless events, TV—Movie/Show - 1hr 23min - ArisiaTV: A group of scientists band together to save the world from mutated tomatoes that KILL! 1978, PG.

11:00am Saturday

Attack on Titan - Anime, Projected Media - 10hr - Griffin (3E): Give folks a chance to see what all the excitement is about. “Attack on Titan” began as a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Hajime Isayama in 2009 and became a TV series in 2013. It is set in a world where humanity lives inside cities surrounded by enormous walls; a defense against the Titans, gigantic humanoids that eat humans seemingly without reason. (1st Season, 25 episodes)

Traveller RPG - Gaming, Tabletop RPG - 4hr 30min - Harbor I (3E): A very first test play of a scenario taking place in the Official Traveller Universe in the year 1900 Imperial (eight centuries after the Rebellion and subsequent collapse). Players are Cloned Relicts of personalities recorded in 1109, during the Fifth Frontier War, including traditional enemies. They find themselves given an offer they cannot refuse…work for Arbellatra P. Lee, Trustee of the Aramais Trust, to track down a missing ship.; Gregory Lee

The Invaders - Media, Projected Media - 1hr - Otis (2W): In this classic 1968 television series, David Vincent carries on a fight against a covert alien invasion. We don’t know which episode we will be running but we promise it will be a good one. Original 16mm network print.

Salem Zouaves: Civil War Musket & Bayonet Drill - Trackless events, Lecture - 30min - Commonwealth (1W): In the mid-nineteenth century, a military fashion craze swept Europe and the United States. Known as Zouaves, they were originally French-Algerian light infantry famous for their colorful Turkish uniforms, athletic precision drill, and ferocity with cold steel in battle. The Salem Light Infantry, an elite militia company from Salem, Massachusetts, went Zouave in April, 1861. This demonstration will feature the uniforms and the bayonet-fencing and musket drills practiced by the Salem Zouaves.; Salem Zouaves (m), Paul Kenworthy, Mark J. Millman

11:30am Saturday

Convention Feedback Saturday Session - ConComm, Panel - 1hr 15min - Alcott (3W): Tell us how to improve Arisia while there’s still time to fix (some) things!; Kris “Nchanter” Snyder (m), Tom Traina, Tanya Washburn

That’s How You Get Ants: The Archer Panel - Media, Panel - 1hr 15min - Adams (3W): Archer may be the funniest show on TV, and certainly is one of the smartest, with a cast of incredibly talented voice actors sending up spycraft, pop culture, and politics. Andy Reed’s writing remains as sharp as ever, even as he’s changed the focus of the show and somehow slipped some character growth in. We’ll discuss our favorite bits, the best character moments, and the infinitely quotable lines.; Keith R. A. DeCandido (m), Misty Pendragon, Julia Pugliese, David G. Shaw

Clothing Modification - Costuming, Panel - 1hr 15min - Bulfinch (3W): Whether you’re making a cosplay or something for everyday wear, learn to extend the life and utility of off the rack or second hand garments. Take a thrift store find and turn it into something amazing or save a favored piece from the trash pile with creative solutions for poor fit and minor stains and tears.; Catt Kingsgrave-Ernstein (m), Jill Eastlake, Danielle Souza, Nightwing Whitehead

I Wouldn’t Run Unless Zombies Were Chasing Me... - Fan Interest, Panel - 1hr 15min - Douglas (3W): People who can’t get into exercise for its own sake have more alternatives than ever. Wii fit, DDR and other fitness games have helped. There are events like “Run for your Life”, a 5k race where “zombies” chase “survivors” overland and through obstacles. There are all kinds of classes from dance to circus acrobatics, some of them cheap or even free. Come learn about the wide world of alternative exercise experiences.; Daniel Marsh (m), Forest Handford, Rachel Kory, Jennifer Pelland

AGoH Demo: Intro to Multi-Center/Axis Turning - GOH, Panel - 1hr 15min - Faneuil (3W): Johnna Y. Klukas, the artist Guest of Honor, demos intermediate wood lathe techniques such as using wood offcuts you didn’t think you should bother turning. This is a good way to improve tool technique, develop the ability to see volumes in rough or odd-shaped blocks and develop an eye for layout and balance.; Johnna Y Klukas

Anime Cons: Behind the Scenes - Anime, Panel - 1hr 15min - Hale (3W): Seasoned anime convention staffers discuss how much work it actually takes to put on a successful con. Perfect for people who are interested in staffing or volunteering for cons in the future. You’re sure to hear some amazing horror stories from cons gone wrong and the lessons learned as well.; Jon Voisey (m), Li Izumi, Akiko Meigetsu, Richard Ralston

Singing in the Pool [song circle] - Music, Panel - 1hr 15min - Pool (3W): What’s better than singing in a shower? Singing in a swimming pool! Bring a bathing suit and help us experiment with the acoustics! We will begin with our traditional singing parade through the hotel’s public spaces. Follow the rubber duck!; Kat Weiler (m), April Grant, Jeff Keller, Jeremy Kessler, Zoe Madonna

Star Trek at 50! - Media, Panel - 1hr 15min - Burroughs (3E): Fifty years ago, Gene Roddenberry introduced us to the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. Since then, the crew has boldly gone where no human had gone before in five live-action TV series, one cartoon, ten movies in the “original” universe, and two movies in rebooted universe (with a third due out this year). Join us as we celebrate one of the most iconic and important science-fiction franchises of all time.; Cassandra Lease (m), Glenn Hauman, Woodrow Hill, Liz Salazar, Ken Schneyer, Lawrence M. Schoen

LED Workshop - Art & Maker, Panel - 1hr 15min - Independence (3E): This workshop covers how to design basic and intermediate LED sets for costumes, set decoration, or even home lighting.; Kevin Osborn (m), T Christopher Davis

Space 1889: Red Sands (Savage Worlds) - Gaming, Tabletop RPG - 3hr - Harbor I (3E): As members of the British Explorer’s Society, you travel to exotic locales of Earth, Mars, Venus, and beyond, foiling the plots of the mysterious Brotherhood of Luxor, discovering ancient artifacts, and spreading civilization among the savage lizardmen of Venus or in the decadent canal-side cities of Mars.; Scott Marchand Davis

The Centered Breath [workshop] - Music, Panel - 1hr 15min - Paine (2W): A workshop for actors, singers, storytellers, and anyone who speaks. Good breathing technique is essential to being easily heard, to speaking or singing for long periods, and to singing in tune. So come and learn to master your breath and be at your best for every performance or presentation. This workshop is limited to 25 students; attendees should sign up in advance at the Program Nexus.; Anabel Graetz (m)

Cards Against Humanity, Irony, and Privilege - Gaming, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 1 (2E): Since its introduction in 2011, Cards Against Humanity has achieved wide popularity. However, the game is not without criticism. How does the phenomenon of Cards Against Humanity fit in with the concept of irony being used to mask systematic stereotyping and prejudice? What can players, game testers, and the creators do to help alleviate this issue, particularly considering the creators have eliminated certain cards on such grounds already?; Glenn Given (m), etana, Andy Hicks, Melissa Kaplan, Meg McGinley

Nonstandard Paths to Magic - Literature, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 2 (2E): It’s not all solemn formal ritual. In Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s Signal to Noise, it’s music that’s magic; in Ned Beauman’s Glow, it’s drugs. If we set aside the assumption that magic can only be accessed in one specific way, what else can become a pathway to magic? If magic is everywhere, how do characters choose to manifest and use it in ways that flow organically? What about sufficiently advanced technology?; Cecilia Tan (m), Bob Kuhn, Mark W. Richards, Kiini Ibura Salaam, Sarah Smith

The Infamous Bad Book Covers Panel - Art & Maker, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 3 (2E): Learning from the tragic past (and ebook present), this panel will hope to prevent future crimes against authors and readers alike.; Lee Moyer (m)

The Best Manga Ever! - Comics, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 4 (2E): During the mid-aughts manga explosion, hundreds of titles came to American shores and made lasting impressions on the comics market. Now that the dust has settled we can look back at what some of the best and most memorable titles were. Which had the best characters or the best art? Our panelists will discuss these topics and remind us why manga is still important to the comics medium.; Juliet Kahn (m), Zachary Clemente, Morgana Santilli, Michael Toole

Salem Zouaves: Civil War Swords & Sabers - Trackless events, Lecture - 30min - Commonwealth (1W): In the mid-nineteenth century, a military fashion craze swept Europe and the United States. Known as Zouaves, they were originally French-Algerian light infantry famous for their colorful Turkish uniforms, athletic precision drill, and ferocity with cold steel in battle. The Salem Light Infantry, an elite militia company from Salem, Massachusetts, went Zouave in April, 1861. This demonstration will feature saber drills and fencing styles practiced during the Civil War era.; Salem Zouaves (m), Paul Kenworthy, Mark J. Millman

12:00pm Saturday

Rock Band 4 Freeplay - Gaming, Open Gaming - 14hr - Carlton (3E): Form your own band, rock the world, and live out your ultimate rock and roll fantasy, with your friends, family, or as a solo act. Drop in all day long.

Outer Limits: The Mutant - Media, Projected Media - 1hr - Otis (2W): Do not adjust your set. Landing at an experimental colony on a distant planet, an investigator finds that one of the members of the team has developed unusual powers but little sense of reponsibility. “I’m not a madman, doctor. I’m a mutant.” We control the horizontal. We control the vertical. Original B&W 16mm network print. 1964, PG.

Sherlock Holmes - Media, Projected Media - 1hr 55min - Revere (2W): HD remastered silent film starring William Gillette, based on the long running 1899 stage play. Tinted B/W. 1916, PG.

Family Friendly Renaissance Dance - Trackless events, Participatory Event - 1hr - Commonwealth (1W): Parents and children, come learn simple dances and dance together. All dances will be taught. Costumes are optional.; Jesse Wertheimer, Rachel Wertheimer

12:15pm Saturday

Seven Samurai - Trackless events, TV—Movie/Show - 3hr 26min - ArisiaTV: A poor village under attack by bandits recruits seven unemployed samurai to help them defend themselves. One of Kurosawa’s finest works. 1956

1:00pm Saturday

Metroid and Samus at 30 - Gaming, Panel - 1hr 15min - Alcott (3W): On August 6, 1986, Nintendo released Metroid. Inspired by Ridley Scott’s Alien, it revolutionized video gaming with non-linear gaming, multiple endings, and an early female protagonist, Samus Aran. Thirty years later, Samus is as iconic as Mario and Donkey Kong and saved the galaxy in a dozen games. Come discuss the nostalgia and evolution of the game.; Bob Chipman (m), James Hailer, Maddy Myers, Benjamin Newman

Pablo Wants to do a Thing - GOH, Panel - 1hr 15min - Adams (3W): Come watch our Fan Guest of Honor wing his way through this panel. He might even read something!; Pablo Miguel Alberto Vazquez

Historical Accuracy in Costuming - Costuming, Panel - 1hr 15min - Bulfinch (3W): What makes a costume historically authentic and how important is accuracy? How do you document historical costumes for competition? Topics include hand vs. machine sewing, sourcing accurate materials and how to draw the line at ‘close enough’.; Barbara M Pugliese (m), Paul Kenworthy, Daniel Marsh, Mark J. Millman, Nightwing Whitehead

Clamp: The Good, The Bad, and The Strange - Anime, Panel - 1hr 15min - Douglas (3W): Clamp is an all-women Japanese manga artist group that formed in the mid-1980s. For more than 20 years Clamp has created a universe that could rival anything Marvel or DC could create, except their series (for the most part) come to an end. They’ve done everything from magical girl series to mecha stories. A look at the long history of this artist group and discussion on their body of work.; Li Izumi (m), Hanna Lee Rubin Abramowitz, Felicitas Ivey, Akiko Meigetsu

Atheism and Morality - Fan Interest, Panel - 1hr 15min - Hale (3W): Polls say that most Americans wouldn’t vote for an atheist president no matter how well qualified he is. There are still eight states that won’t let atheists hold public office. In the minds of many people believing in a higher power is tied to morality, but is this really true? Is there anything inherently immoral about atheism? Why is atheism associated with a lack of ethics?; JeffWarner (m), Shana Fuqua, Abby Hafer, Peter Maranci, Jennifer Pelland

Cinematic Writing and SF/F - Literature, Panel - 1hr 15min - Burroughs (3E): SF/F literature gets a lot of its fans from other media, especially visual media like TV and film. How has it affected the writing of spec fic? Can writing be truly cinematic? What does cinematic literature look like? What techniques in SF/F point back toward more visual techniques in other media?; James Macdonald (m), John Scalzi, Sarah Smith, Ian Randal Strock

Block Printing - Art & Maker, Panel - 1hr 15min - Independence (3E): Learn to make block prints for cards or general arting. Participants will make a block and print with it. A sign-up sheet will be located at the Program Nexus, or you can stop by before the workshop to see if there’s room. This workshop is limited to 15 people. Materials fee: $5 per participant.; Anne Nydam (m)

Rocket League 2v2 Tournament - Gaming, Scheduled Video Game - 3hr - Carlton (3E): Soccer meets driving in the physics-based multiplayer game. Team tournament on PS4.

Kingmaker (Avalon Hill 1st ed. w/House Rules) - Gaming, Board Game - 4hr 30min - Harbor I (3E): English Civil War (Wars of the Roses), 14th century, House of Lancaster vs. House of York, contesting heirs to the crown, switching allegiances, cunning diplomacy, chivalry, brutal battles, desperate sieges, treachery and death at every corner. Captures the rich and dark emotional tenor of Game of Thrones but with the realistic detail and quirkiness of actual English history. Beginners and new players very welcome. House rules at http://www.phys.cwru.edu/~covault/kingmaker_houserules.html.; Corbin Covault

Sealed Deck (Magic: the Gathering) - Gaming, Board Game - 4hr 30min - Harbor I (3E): A limited MtG event hosted by Pandemonium Books & Games. Six packs of the latest expansion, available for purchase in Harbor I.

Lords of Waterdeep - Gaming, Board Game - 3hr - Harbor I (3E): Lords of Waterdeep is a worker placement game designed by Wizards of the Coast. Set in the world of Dungeons and Dragons, it’s like playing an RPG on a board game! (Only not quite.) Strategically take actions, play mandatory quests on your opponents, block rival lords from completing quests, and rack up the most Victory Points. There’s lots of player interaction as you connive, contrive, complain, and cajole other players into helping you or hurting your opponents.; Michael Sharrow

Get Smart - Media, Projected Media - 22min - Otis (2W): Secret agent Maxwell Smart battles the evil KAOS organization with bumbling incompetence but always seems to come out on top anyway. We will present a random episode from Buck Henry’s brilliant television comedy show, in 16mm.

Intro to Filk [sing-along] - Music, Panel - 1hr 15min - Paine (2W): Get a taste of filk singing, along with brief discussion of what it’s all about. Leaders will perform a sampling of filk songs with lyrics projected so everyone can join in.; Ellen Kranzer (m), Mark Bernstein, Merav Hoffman, Beth Runnerwolf

Kids Crafts with Maker Parents - Fast Track, Panel - 1hr 15min - Hancock (2W): Let’s make stuff! Come with your ideas and get ready to be creative!; Lisa Hertel, Scott Wilhelm

Short Story Contest - Fast Track, Panel - 1hr 15min - Hancock (2W): Do you have creative ideas that are just bursting to get out? Come and try your hand at writing a short story and submitting it to win a small prize!; Elaine Isaak, Nicole Robinson, Don Sakers

Learn a Bit of Karate - Fast Track, Panel - 1hr 15min - Webster (2W): Learn a few basic karate moves. (No hitting allowed.); Keith R. A. DeCandido

Kamikaze Costuming - Fast Track, Panel - 4hr - Webster (2W): Fabrics, Pins, Imagination! Come make your own costume. Then, show off your creation in the Masquerade tomorrow if you want.; Dawn Albright, Dawn-Marie Dunn, Josephine Monreal, Emily Simon, Aimee Yermish

Popular Logical Fallacies - Science, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 1 (2E): Rhetoric, logic, and (proper) argument appear to be rare commodities (as recent presidential campaigns have amply demonstrated). From “ad hominem” to “No True Scotsman”, find out what argument styles just plain don’t wash, and learn how to avoid making these mistakes yourself.; David G. Shaw (m), Carl Fink, Steven Hirsch, Bob Kuhn, Jon Voisey

Shifting the Language of SF - Literature, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 2 (2E): Very few SF authors of the many who set stories in the far future ever speculate what language may sound like in following centuries and distant stars. Some formative works, like Burgess’ A Clockwork Orange and Orwell’s 1984 include this as a theme. Who else? What are the dangers of speculating vernacular? How might the language our descendants speak differ from ours? What works in SF imagine how the kids talk in the far future?; John Chu (m), Heather Albano, Debra Doyle, Greer Gilman, Lawrence M. Schoen

Transgender Fen - Communities, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 3 (2E): Sci-Fi and Fantasy can be very progressive in its treatment of gender and gender identity, but how does this translate to the real world experience of the trans* fan? What does the community get right when it comes to accepting transgender individuals into fandom, and what areas need improvement? And when is Sci-Fi and Fantasy not as progressive as it thinks it is?; Lorelei Erisis (m), Leo d’Entremont, Cody Mattes, Hannah Simpson, Penny Wilhelm

Legacy or Curse: Representation That Matters - Comics, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 4 (2E): Comic storylines have been embracing more under-represented heroes in the recent years, often by thrusting a woman or person of color into a role formerly held by a white man (Thor, The Totally Awesome Hulk, Captain America). However, comics tend to have cyclical storylines, and these titles will almost certainly revert back to their original characters before too long. Is this an appropriate response to calls for diversity?; Alex Jarvis (m), Jon Erik Christianson, Juliet Kahn, Donna Martinez, Mercy E Van Vlack

1:30pm Saturday

Koseidon (in Japanese) - Media, Projected Media - 22min - Otis (2W): We’re going to be picking an episode of Dinosaur Corps Koseidon, a Japanese tokusatsu TV series telling the story of a superhero who has collected a band to help him fight against aliens who have altered the course of time. We are showing this in Japanese, with no benshi, no translation, no subtitles. We don’t know Japanese so we don’t know what episode we’ll have or anything about it, but that’s part of the fun! Presented in 16mm. 1978, NR.

1:45pm Saturday

Unholy Masquerade, a Cheesy Vampire Ball - Trackless events, Participatory Event - 2hr - Commonwealth (1W): Calling all vampires and werewolves (but not swearwolves) to the best ball at Arisia. Sparkly or non-sparkly, emo or fun-loving, all vampires and their friends are welcome. Dancing will consist of easy and fun historical contradances, waltzes, polkas and gallops.; The Ad-Hoc Waltz & Quadrille Band, Antonia Pugliese, Barbara M Pugliese

2:00pm Saturday

Fail-Safe - Media, Projected Media - 1hr 52min - Otis (2W): In this classic cold-war suspense film, a stuck relay sends American bombers on an attack mission over Russia and it is up to the president (Henry Fonda) to decide how to handle the situation. This is a straight adaptation of the same book that was satirized in Doctor Strangelove, and you need to see this film just to view the serious approach. Beautiful new 35mm print. 1964, NR.

The Man Who Saved The World - Media, Projected Media - 1hr 45min - Revere (2W): Docudrama based on real history. You, me, and everyone we know is alive today, solely because one stubborn man refused repeatedly to start WW III, in response to early warnings of incoming ICBMs. With Kevin Costner. 2014, R (language).

The Princess Bride - Trackless events, Drama - 2hr - Grand CD (1W): Suckers for mahwage and poor farm boys won’t want to miss The Teseracte Players as they climb the cliffs of insanity and face a ROUS in the fire swamp for true love. Missing it would be inconceivable! A show for all ages.; Teseracte Players

2:30pm Saturday

Best. Video Game. EVER!!! - Gaming, Panel - 1hr 15min - Alcott (3W): More than four decades after the début of Pong in the early 70s, there has been debate as to which video game is the best. Is it one of the old-school arcade games, such as Pac-Man? A PC game such as Zork or Oregon Trail? Is it a home console classic such as Super Mario Bros. or Sonic the Hedgehog? Or one of the newer breed of fully-rendered games, such as World of Warcraft or Skyrim? Come take sides with Arisia, discuss this subject with our panelists, and contribute your own suggestions!; Forest Handford (m), Christopher Davis, Maddy Myers, James Turner, William C. Walker III

How to Go Pro as a Maker - Art & Maker, Panel - 1hr 15min - Adams (3W): Interested in turning your hobby into your profession? Come hear from our panelists who have done just that as they cover everything from raising funding to forming an LLC. Learn the common pitfalls that await you.; Andrew Anselmo (m), John David Cook, Lisa Hertel, Johnna Y Klukas

Hair Solutions for Costumers - Costuming, Panel - 1hr 15min - Bulfinch (3W): Our panelists discuss some of their creative solutions for getting the hair that your costume requires. Learn how to select and wear the proper wig, how to use hair extensions, along with their wear and care. Catch some tips for putting your own hair to work, using bald caps, veils, dyes and more. You’ve got questions, our panelists may have the answers.; Jennifer Old-d’Entremont (m), Miss M., Milo Martinez, Antonia Pugliese, Jamila Sisco

The Anime “List” - Anime, Panel - 1hr 15min - Douglas (3W): Everyone talks about the series that all anime fans have to see. What’s on this list? What’s not? Is there a different list for existing fans, and one for those who want to start watching anime?; Reuben Baron, Richard Ralston, Morgana Santilli, John C. Watson

Wonder Woman: 75 Years of Fighting War With Love - Comics, Panel - 1hr 15min - Burroughs (3E): 2016 marks the 75th anniversary of the world’s most beloved and recognizable super heroine. In 2015, Diana of Themyscira was featured in three ongoing series for the first time ever and she’s set to make her big screen debut alongside Superman and Batman. But will the coming year be all good news for the Amazing Amazon? Join this year’s panel as we reflect on Wonder Woman’s past, present and future.; Donna Martinez (m), Ed Fuqua, Mehitbel Glenhaber, Woodrow Hill, Mercy E Van Vlack

Circuit Bending - Art & Maker, Panel - 2hr 45min - Independence (3E): Learn to take common noisemaking toys and turn them into musical instruments you control. A sign-up sheet will be located at the Program Nexus, or you can stop by before the workshop to see if there’s room. This workshop is limited to 15 people. Materials fee: $15 per participant.; David G. Shaw (m), Kevin Osborn

My Little Pony (TOON) - Gaming, Tabletop RPG - 2hr - Harbor I (3E): The first annual Daring Do convention is coming this year and everypony is excited. Little do they know that the convention is experiencing problems of their own... much bigger than even Pinkie Pie can handle. Join Twilight and her friends as they head to Baltimare to prevent the convention from cancelling this year’s event. All are welcome to play. This easy-to-learn D6 system will be taught at the beginning of the game.; Rob Castiello

Pathfinder Society: School of Spirits - Gaming, Tabletop RPG - 4hr 30min - Harbor I (3E): Seven years ago, Pathfinders entered Absalom’s shattered Precipice Quarter in pursuit of a ruby ring but also rescued a strange survivor. She has since grown to adulthood and exhibited a rebellious spirit connected to the ruined school where the Pathfinders found her. The woman’s family has contacted the Society, hoping that its agents can escort her back to the haunted site and unravel the Drownyard’s relentless mysteries.; Ray Diaz

Pathfinder Society: Between the Lines - Gaming, Tabletop RPG - 4hr 30min - Harbor I (3E): Rival explorers have beaten the Pathfinders to a valuable site in Katapesh, but fortunately most of the riches—including the obscure text the Society sought in the first place—have ended up in the capitol’s extensive bazaars. What is at first a routine shopping trip spirals out of control as the PCs uncover the writing’s secret past—and secret messages.; David Neilson

Pathfinder Society: The Confirmation - Gaming, Tabletop RPG - 4hr 30min - Harbor I (3E): Almost all Pathfinder initiates train for years to learn the tricks of the trade, and the last test before graduating to the status of full Pathfinder agent is the Confirmation, a research project that involves considerable fieldwork and is designed to simulate the initiates’ future work as a Pathfinder. Although Confirmation is typically an individual affair, the society discovered a site on the Isle of Kortos that would be perfect for initiates but may be too dangerous to handle alone.; Daniel Hennessey

Tactile Tour of the Art Show - Art & Maker, Panel - 1hr 15min - Harbor III (3E): The use of touch can stimulate the imagination and help complete your mental image of a work of art. This guided tour allows those with impaired vision access to selected art in the Art Show to do just that.; Tanya Washburn (m)

Traditional Ballad Bingo [song circle] - Music, Panel - 1hr 15min - Paine (2W): A themed open sing wherein attendees take turns performing traditional ballads for the assemblage. Listen carefully to mark your Ballad Bingo cards when you detect such classic tropes as Drowning, Pregnancy Out of Wedlock, or Murder of a Loved One. Cards will be provided. Compete for “valuable” prizes!; Lynn Feingold (m), Lee C. Hillman (Gwendolyn Grace), April Grant, Angela Kessler, Sonya Taaffe

An Introduction to Magic: The Gathering - Fast Track, Panel - 1hr 15min - Hancock (2W): Magic: The Gathering is a collectible card game that has been around for over 20 years. Come learn a bit about the game and try it out for yourself.; Micah Schneider

Spoon-A-Pults - Fast Track, Panel - 1hr 15min - Hancock (2W): Come and construct your own spoon-a-pult.; Melina M. Gunnett, Scott Wilhelm

Magic Show - Fast Track, Panel - 1hr 15min - Webster (2W): A magic show for kids!; Daniel P. Dern

TV Year in Review—Sci-Fi & Superhero Edition - Media, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 1 (2E): Our annual look back at SF, horror, and fantasy in 2015 on TV. What were the memorable shows? What are the new ones to watch? Vampires, time travel, super heroes—what’s hot and what’s not? The first half of this epic review will cover sci-fi and superhero shows.; Howard G Beatman (m), Randee Dawn, Gordon Linzner, Misty Pendragon

Lovecraftian Intimacy: Body Horror & Mind Melds - Literature, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 2 (2E): Can you have noneuclidean love triangles? In this panel, we’ll discuss telepathic bonds & body horror & how they play upon themes of separation, alienation & intimacy. These two tropes present with very different connotations and judgments placed upon them. Telepathic bonds are often portrayed in positive terms, where body horror has its connotation in its name. Are there instances where the horror of telepathy comes forward or where change and melding of the physical body are seen as positive?; Alexander Jablokov (m), Jeanne Cavelos, Catt Kingsgrave-Ernstein, Tegan Mannino, Gabriel Squailia

Coming Out - Communities, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 3 (2E): Coming out of the closet is not an easy decision or process, regardless of whether you are coming out as LGBT, poly, kinky, pagan, or anything that differs from perceived norms. Come share stories and advice on how and whether to come out to family, friends, and co-workers.; Hannah Simpson (m), Lorelei Erisis, Abby Hafer, Cody Mattes, Noel Rosenberg

Arisia Fixes Hollywood - Media, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 4 (2E): We’ve all said it: Hollywood sucks. Producers and directors screw up licensed properties, botch original scripts, wouldn’t know what to do with anyone other than a straight white male nine times out of ten, and cater to the lower possible common denominator. Well, now there’s hope; your panelists have been given absolute control of our hypothetical Hollywood, and will tell you everything that’s wrong, and just how they’d fix everything that’s wrong.; Pamela Gay (m), Deirdre Crimmins, Genevieve Iseult Eldredge, Amber P. Knight, Pablo Miguel Alberto Vazquez

3:00pm Saturday

LARP—Kingdom Hearts: A Timeless Tale - Gaming, LARP - 5hr - Faneuil (3W): The worlds of Arendelle, France, Agrabah and Traverse Town are no longer connected, and people have been disappearing. Help reconnect with Disney and Square characters and worlds to defeat a sinister sorceress. Play one of a host of heroes and villains trying to unravel the mystery. This is a precast LARP but players may join at con as summons, sidekicks and henchmen.; Michael Dlott (m), Melissa Hamilton

Sails of Glory - Gaming, Board Game - 3hr - Harbor I (3E): Battle in the age of wooden ships and iron men! Sails of Glory is a tactical movement miniatures game simulating ship-to-ship combat in the Napoleonic Wars, principally between the British and French fleets. Take command of a fast, agile sloop-of-war or a ponderous first-rate ship-of-the-line. Maneuver for advantage, fire your broadsides, and capture or sink your opponents!; Scott Marchand Davis

3:50pm Saturday

About Time - Media, Projected Media - 2hr 5min - Revere (2W): A young man inherits the family trait of time travel. Romance, 7.8 IMDB. 2013, R (language).

4:00pm Saturday

How To Do Cryptography - Science, Panel - 1hr 15min - Alcott (3W): Many in the crypto world are yet again looking at secure e-mail. Almost all e-mail clients are capable of secure e-mail. But the problem is that they are too hard to use securely. Come learn the basics of crypto and how you can use it! Bring your Internet devices!

Ladies and Gentlemen’s Regency Costuming - Costuming, Panel - 1hr 15min - Adams (3W): A discussion on Western fashion from the period 1795–1820 and its revival with the modern costumer. What influence did politics have on the fashions of this period, and where are costumers wearing these fashions today? Our panelists will cover the characteristics of this period for men and women, as well as necessary foundations and useful patterns, resources and construction techniques.; Mark J. Millman (m), Paul Kenworthy, Antonia Pugliese, Barbara M Pugliese

Co-ops: Writers & Artists Unite for (Non) Profit - Writing, Panel - 1hr 15min - Bulfinch (3W): Whether you traditionally or self-publish your book, game or comic, most content creators rely on their own efforts to sell their wares. Attending fairs, conventions, and events provides contact with avid fans, but table fees are steep, there’s a lot of competition, and every crook out there wants to scam your money. Hear members of successful cooperatives discuss the pitfalls and successes, keeping expectations realistic, and how as a group they’ve found more success than going it alone.; Greg Fishbone (m), Venetia Charles, Keith R. A. DeCandido, Sarah Smith, Trisha Wooldridge

Everybody vs. Everyone! - Comics, Panel - 1hr 15min - Douglas (3W): Our panel of Fans and narrative rulemongers take all comers and debate the outcome of any conceivable comics-based battle. Any battlefield, ideological or otherwise, will be considered. Step up for laughs and debates!; Alex Jarvis (m), Kevin Cafferty, Mehitbel Glenhaber, Daniel Miller, Pablo Miguel Alberto Vazquez

Video Games as Art - Gaming, Panel - 1hr 15min - Hale (3W): What makes a video game “art”? With the concept of “anything can be art” why is the world so divided when it comes to video games? Why are “artsy” games looked down on by many gamers? How can we work on convincing the world that video games can be called art the same way movies and books can be? Or do we think that only some video games, those focused on being called art, can be considered art in the future?; Israel Peskowitz (m), Bob Chipman, Dan Dez, William Frank, Caelyn Sandel

Panel in the Pool—What is the Future of Water? - Fan Interest, Panel - 1hr 15min - Pool (3W): Is the drought in California a sign of the coming age of water scarcity or will we have a water world when the polar caps melt? It’s hard to remember that much of the world faces a shortage of clean water when Americans spend $11 billion a year on bottled water. New technology like the drinkable book may make a difference by providing a way to purify water. Progress is also being made on desalination plants. Is there any solution to the world’s water problem or are we all just up the creek?; JeffWarner (m), Ken Gale, Barbara A Woodward

Genderfluidity and Queerness in Genre - Literature, Panel - 1hr 15min - Burroughs (3E): We used to get one ambiguously gay character...usually a queer-coded villain. We NEVER got anyone nonbinary (why would aliens even have a gender binary?). As LGBTQIA people are getting more recognition in society, we’re finally getting more queer characters in fiction. We’re finally beginning to see queer communities,as opposed to The Token Gay Friend. The lesbians don’t die at the end! Let’s talk about the exploration of gender and sexuality in genre fiction, and how we’d like to see it expand.; Rose Hayes (m), Jon Erik Christianson, MJ Cunniff, Mark Oshiro, Sonya Taaffe

Mario Kart 8 - Gaming, Scheduled Video Game - 2hr - Carlton (3E): Race along walls and upside-down on twisting anti-gravity racetracks! Fan favorite features from past Mario Kart games include gliders, underwater racing, motorbikes, mid-air tricks, and more. Wii U.

Race for the Galaxy - Gaming, Board Game - 1hr 30min - Harbor I (3E): Ever wanted to build your own galactic civilization? Manage your hand wisely and select roles carefully, and you might just beat your fellow players in the race to expand through the stars. Novices and veterans alike are welcome. All rules will be explained. The first arc of three expansions will be available, although depending on the experience level of the players, some expansions may be omitted.; Claire Rojstaczer

GoH Tour of the Art Show - Art & Maker, Panel - 1hr 15min - Harbor III (3E): Art Show Tour with Johnna Y. Klukas, our Artist Guest of Honor. Limited to 10 people.; Johnna Y Klukas (m)

Rounds & Other Voice Braidings [sing-along] - Music, Panel - 1hr 15min - Paine (2W): Take simple threads of music and weave them into a fabric of harmony. The session leaders will have a variety of rounds and other songs featuring structured harmonies, but more are welcome.; Anabel Graetz (m), B.A. Chepaitis, Benjamin Newman

Fun with Legos - Fast Track, Panel - 1hr 15min - Hancock (2W): Everything is Awesome! Let’s break away from the instructions and all be master builders. What can you come up with?

Duct Tape Roses - Fast Track, Panel - 1hr 15min - Hancock (2W): Learn how to make roses out of duct tape! Feel free to BYO tape (2–3 colors), but limited colors will be available.; Kate Brick

All About Poi - Fast Track, Panel - 1hr 15min - Webster (2W): Poi is a performance art in which a ball or balls suspended from a length of flexible material, usually a plaited cord, are held in the hand and swung in circular patterns. In this class, you will create practice poi and learn some basic dance moves.; Forest Handford

Dern Grim Bedtime Tales & Other Stories - Fast Track, Panel - 1hr 15min - Webster (2W): Gather ‘round to listen to Daniel Dern read from his Dern Grim Bedtime Tales (Few Of Which End Well) & Other Stories, like “The Boy Who Didn’t Like His Food Touching Each Other”, “The Girl Who Put Off Cleaning Her Room A Little Too Long, Oh No!”, “The Girl Whose Mama Was A Kangaroo”, and his ever-popular “If You Give A T. Rex A Cookie”.; Daniel P. Dern

TV Year in Review—Fantasy & Horror Edition - Media, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 1 (2E): Our annual look back at SF, horror, and fantasy in 2015 on TV. What were the memorable shows? What are the new ones to watch? Vampires, time travel, super heroes—what’s hot and what’s not? The second half of this epic review will cover fantasy and horror shows.; Howard G Beatman (m), Randee Dawn, Misty Pendragon

The Appeal of Sherlock Holmes - Fan Interest, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 2 (2E): What is it about the character of Sherlock Holmes that has such appeal to fans? From the original stories to fan fics to adaptations that take Holmes to other eras, there seems to be something inherent in the depiction of Holmes that fills a need in the audience. Is it his mental abilities? His isolated lifestyle? The fact that he chooses to fight crime? What would a writer have to do with Holmes to make the character, in effect, not “really” Sherlock Holmes?; David D’Antonio (m), Inanna Arthen, Ed Fuqua, Melina M. Gunnett, Woodrow Hill, Mercy E Van Vlack

Polyamory in Theory and Practice - Communities, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 3 (2E): Once you’ve learned about the basics, how do you make polyamory work in the real world? In this panel, we’ll tackle some of the harder questions, such as: How do you tell your friends and family? Should you? How can you find people whose poly styles are compatible with yours? What if my partners don’t like each other?; Jet Levy (m), Matt Harmony, Tikva (raycho), Susan Weiner

My Friend Wrote a Book, Do I Have to Buy It? - Writing, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 4 (2E): This panel will discuss etiquette for friends of authors and other creators. How do we support their endeavors without going broke or feeling obligated to attend every signing. What do we do when we don’t like their creations and are asked (or feel it’s expected) to give a reaction?; Crystal Huff (m), Timothy Goyette, Deborah Kaminski, Elizabeth McCoy, K.C. Tansley

Mrs. Hawking: A Steampunk Play - Trackless events, Drama - 1hr 30min - Grand AB (1W): A steampunk play by Phoebe Roberts. London, 1880—When Mary Stone accepts a job as housemaid to a fierce, brooding society widow, she is drawn into Mrs. Hawking’s heroic crusade as secret champion to society’s downtrodden ladies. Join us for this Victorian action caper, and explore what would happen if Sherlock Holmes were more like a lady Batman. More information at www.mrshawking.com.; Phoebe Roberts, Chameleon’s Dish Theatre

John Scalzi Reading - GOH, Reading - 1hr 15min - Grand CD (1W): Our Author Guest of Honor reads from one of his selected works and may take questions from the audience.; John Scalzi

En Garde! SCA Rapier Fencing Demo - Trackless events, Participatory Event - 1hr - Commonwealth (1W): Ever wish you could duel like the Three Musketeers, swashbuckle like a pirate, or fight in a tavern brawl? Fencers from Barony of Carolingia—Boston’s local Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) group—will demonstrate 16th & 17th Century rapier techniques. Spectators will experience the duel and group melees up close, and see how historical sword fights differ from the world of Hollywood adventure.; The Carolingian Caliver Company, Margaret Swanton

Mrs. Hawking: A Steampunk Play - Trackless events, TV—Live Event - 1hr 30min - ArisiaTV: Live broadcast of event from room Grand AB

4:30pm Saturday

Jonny Quest: Werewolf of the Timberland - Media, Projected Media - 22min - Otis (2W): In this classic animated film, Dr. Quest and his family go on a vacation, camping in the remote Canadian forests where they inadvertently encounter some very bad people, and also the dreaded “Loup-Garou.” An original syndication print, without the censoring present in the modern release, presented in 16mm. 1965, NR.

5:00pm Saturday

A Boy And His Dog - Media, Projected Media - 1hr 31min - Otis (2W): A boy and his telepathic dog seek food and sex in a post-apocalyptic desert until they encounter an underground society where the ways of Middle America are kept in a strange and distorted fashion. Based on a Harlan Ellison story, this was one of Don Johnson’s first starring roles. In 16mm. 1975, R.

SCA Renaissance Dance - Trackless events, Participatory Event - 1hr 30min - Commonwealth (1W): Come dance with the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) at a Renaissance Ball! We will be doing many types of dances: from the formal and elegant to the bouncy and energetic. No experience or partner necessary. All dances will be taught, so everyone will be able to join in the fun! Live music will be provided by the world famous Waytes of Carolingia. Medieval or Renaissance garb is welcome if you have some (and will certainly add to the atmosphere) but not required.; Mark “Justin” Waks, Jesse Wertheimer

5:30pm Saturday

Teen Unconference - Communities, Panel - 1hr 15min - Alcott (3W): Come join your fellow teens and talk about whatever you want! Drop by the scheduling board on Friday evening between 3pm and midnight, outside Commonwealth Ballroom C, to suggest topics—then look for the schedule posted on the boards, scattered around Arisia, and on social media starting Saturday morning! #arisiateens

Machine Sewing Basics - Costuming, Panel - 1hr 15min - Adams (3W): Want to learn to sew, but not sure where to start? This class is for you. Learn the basics of machine operation, seam construction, and what supplies and tools you will need.; Hilary L. Hertzoff (m), Kristina Finan, Elaine Isaak

Psychology: What Do We Actually Know? - Science, Panel - 1hr 15min - Bulfinch (3W): Derided as a “soft science” (or worse), psychology has made many great strides, and while some earlier conjectures about the mind have duly gone by the wayside, there are a lot of basic human traits, flaws, and foibles that are pretty well-known by now. But what are they?; Aimee Yermish (m), Stephen R Balzac, Paul Estin, Melissa Kaplan, Bonnie Barlow Turner

Comics in 2015: Highs, Lows and “Mehs” - Comics, Panel - 1hr 15min - Douglas (3W): 2015 has been an exceptional in year in comics with the expansion of the audience and growth in the market. Comics as an art is being taken more seriously than before while giving voices to those that were previously unrepresented. But with issues of sexism, racism and homophobia still cropping up things are far from perfect. Join our panelists as we look back on what went right or wrong and what 2016 could bring.; Jaime Garmendia (m), Zachary Clemente, Alex Jarvis, Juliet Kahn, Melissa Perreira-Andrews

The Year in LARP - Gaming, Panel - 1hr 15min - Hale (3W): All over the world, people are taking part in LARPs and constantly pulling the medium in hundreds of directions. While this is exciting, it can also be daunting to keep track of. Our panelists will help compress the year of LARP and everything new and interesting into a panel that’s a little over an hour.; Nat Budin (m), Cameron Betts, Adria Kyne, Lizzie Stark

Cultural Assumptions in SF/F - Literature, Panel - 1hr 15min - Burroughs (3E): Recent novels such as The Three Body Problem, The Grace of Kings, and Throne of the Crescent Moon join other works that challenge the cultural assumptions behind mainstream (American and English) science fiction and fantasy. How are these genres being reimagined beyond just making the space cowboys swear in Mandarin?; John Chu (m), Max Gladstone, Crystal Huff, Kiini Ibura Salaam, John Scalzi

Origami: The Art of Paperfolding - Art & Maker, Panel - 1hr 15min - Independence (3E): Paper folding for everyone. Learn to fold flowers, balloons, and more! Beginners and intermediate folders welcome. Paper will be provided. A sign-up sheet will be located at the Program Nexus, or you can stop by before the workshop to see if there’s room. This workshop is limited to 15 people. Materials fee: $2 per participant.; Andrew Anselmo (m), Guillermo Zeballos

Firefly: Shiny Dice - Gaming, Board Game - 1hr 30min - Harbor I (3E): A game of Firefly: Shiny Dice lasts three rounds. In each round, each player takes one or more turns. On your first turn, you roll all 15 dice, then place them in the appropriate places on your display. Crew members and passengers all have unique abilities, some of which involve the option of rerolling. After revealing and resolving the mission, the bad guys strike, and you then use any remaining crew and passenger dice to defeat the bad guys. After three rounds, whoever has the most VPs wins.; Maya Dinerstein

Ogre Designer’s Edition - Gaming, Board Game - 4hr 30min - Harbor I (3E): A fast-playing hex and counter game of asymmetrical armored warfare. A small army is tasked with stopping the attack of a single giant robot tank. This is Steve Jackson’s original microgame from 1977, remade in a box two feet long. A single two-player game usually takes about an hour to complete. Feel free to drop in and out of the session.; Bram Sterling

House of Madness (Hackmaster) - Gaming, Tabletop RPG - 4hr 30min - Harbor I (3E): A group of low level PCs are trapped in a strange, possibly haunted house. Bring your own first through third level character or use a provided pregen.; Charles Brown

Open Mic [concert] - Music, Concert - 1hr 15min - Paine (2W): A showcase of prepared songs. Performers should sign up in advance at the Program Nexus. One song per performer.; Lynn Feingold (m)

The Walking Dead: Now With Twice As Many Undead - Media, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 1 (2E): The Walking Dead, and its spinoff, Fear The Walking Dead, continue to be amongst AMC’s flagship programs. Now that we’ve had over six seasons of zombie action (and occasionally inaction), it’s time to look how the shows are holding up. Have the changes in showrunners affected the tone of the series? Do some of the plotlines get a little too ludicrous? Is it still must-see appointment television?; Hildy Silverman (m), Don Chase, Lee C. Hillman (Gwendolyn Grace), Suzanne Reynolds-Alpert, Barbara A Woodward

Writing For Performance - Writing, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 2 (2E): A lot of writing advice assumes that the writer is planning to write something meant to be read like a book. But playwrights are writers too. So are standup comedians, TV show writers, and radio dramatists. What do people who write for performance have to do differently? What rules still apply to them? Come listen to a panel of writers talk about writing for the stage versus writing for the page.; Daniel Marsh (m), B.A. Chepaitis, Andy Hicks, Amber P. Knight

Flirt Like a Pro - Communities, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 3 (2E): Flirting, like any skill, can be learned and gets better with practice. Our panel of experts are here to help! They will discuss and maybe even demonstrate ways to flirt like a pro, and what never to do under any circumstances!; Hannah Simpson (m), Genevieve Iseult Eldredge, Mark Oshiro, Dr. James Prego, Drew Van Zandt

Handling Your Online Image As an Artist - Art & Maker, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 4 (2E): How do you create effective online presence? How and where should you sell work online? What social networking tools should you be using, and how? What are best practices for building a fan base and then interacting with them?; Bob Eggleton (m), Venetia Charles, Jesa Damora, Emily Garfield, Anne Nydam

5:45pm Saturday

Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog - Trackless events, TV—Movie/Show - 42min - ArisiaTV: An aspiring supervillain must balance his career and his pursuit of a beautiful do-gooder. 2008

6:00pm Saturday

Secret of the Incas - Media, Projected Media - 1hr 35min - Revere (2W): Charlton Heston as Indiana Jones. An adventurer searches for hidden treasure in the Peruvian jungles. 1954, PG.

6:30pm Saturday

Geeky Bellydance Show - Trackless events, Drama - 2hr 30min - Grand AB (1W): From a galaxy far, far away, the geeky bellydancers return to Arisia once more! From Star Trek to Firefly, science fiction and fantasy have long been entranced by the shimmying undulations of bellydance. Join us as we explore brave new worlds of geeky bellydance fusion, featuring inventive performances from some of infinity and beyond’s finest dancers!; The Accaliae, Alessandra, Ameena, Anansi, Angelina, Blue Moon Caravan, Di’Ahna, The Wicked Isabelle, Elizabeth Joy and Caitlin, Ki-Ra Luna, Mathura, The Nixies, Jennifer Pelland, Esther Rahel, Samara, Phoenix Savageaux, Fiona Slattery

Walk the Labyrinth - Trackless events, Participatory Event - 1hr 30min - Commonwealth (1W): What’s blue & white and bigger on the inside? Our 30’x30’ seven-circuit classical labyrinth! A tool for walking meditation, self-inquiry, relaxation, or just for fun, use it to find a little peace during the excitement of Arisia. The labyrinth is open to all who can respect the space. You can arrive anytime and walk it as many times as you’d like.; Jude Shabry

Geeky Bellydance Show - Trackless events, TV—Live Event - 2hr 30min - ArisiaTV: Live broadcast of event from room Grand AB

6:45pm Saturday

Mad Max: Fury Road - Media, Projected Media - 2hr - Otis (2W): Escapees from a tyrannical ruler in post-apocalypse Australia go on a dramatic road trip. On the big screen, in 35mm Cinemascope. 2015, R.

7:00pm Saturday

Does the Real World Belong in Games? - Gaming, Panel - 1hr 15min - Alcott (3W): Should we be able to ignore reality when we dive into our games? Our panelists will discuss whether “fun” is necessarily opposed to “social commentary”, and games that have successfully combined the two. Can we use “it’s just a game” to avoid discussing the extreme violence in games or the ongoing questions about how women and minorities are treated in the industry?; Jonathan Woodward (m), Victor Raymond, Lizzie Stark, Pablo Miguel Alberto Vazquez, William C. Walker III

Anime “Back in My Day” - Anime, Panel - 1hr 15min - Adams (3W): Let’s get together with our panelists to talk about laserdiscs, VHS exchanges and scouring those mystical lands of video rental stores in the “ye olde days” of Anime.; Lisa Hertel (m), Felicitas Ivey, Daniel Marsh, Richard Ralston, Michael Toole

Character Interactions - Writing, Panel - 1hr 15min - Bulfinch (3W): You have your cast of characters, now how do you get them to interact the way you want? How can you make them fight, love, and laugh at each other convincingly? How do you make changes in a relationship between characters come about naturally, rather than seeming forced? Our panelists will elucidate on the finer points of getting your characters to behave with each other on the page the way you imagine them in your head.; Vikki Ciaffone (m), Ken Altabef, Timothy Goyette, Diane Kenealy, Lauren M. Roy

Steampunked! - Costuming, Panel - 1hr 15min - Douglas (3W): Steampunk allows you to tell a story through costume. Our panelists discuss character-building, incorporation of historical elements, as well as creating a purpose behind a persona wearing goggles and gears and carrying that ray gun.; Li Izumi (m), Hanna Lee Rubin Abramowitz, Sean Kane, David Larochelle, Akiko Meigetsu

The Challenger Disaster: 30 Years Ago - Science, Panel - 1hr 15min - Hale (3W): In January 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded off the coast of Cape Canaveral seventy-three seconds into flight. Witnessed live by millions of Americans in part because of the presence of a teacher on board, the disaster represented a major setback in the United States space program, and deeply affected the entire country. Come remember the seven astronauts lost during the tragedy, and discuss the impact it had on the American space program even to this day.; Christopher Davis (m), Pamela Gay, Jeff Hecht, Nalin Ratnayake, A Joseph Ross

Welcome to the Underworld - Literature, Panel - 1hr 15min - Burroughs (3E): Mythic, personal, or speculative, we’ll be talking about human consciousness after death and what it may or may not encounter. What are the most compelling afterworlds in fiction, which ones have the best shot at being plausible, and which ones inspire you in life?; Terri Bruce (m), Greer Gilman, Daniel José Older, Gabriel Squailia, Sonya Taaffe

Soldering 101 (Run #2) - Art & Maker, Panel - 1hr 15min - Independence (3E): Learn to solder by building a simple circuit that blinks. Limit 15, sign up in Program Nexus. Materials fee: $5 per participant.; Drew Van Zandt (m), Andrew Anselmo

WWE 2K16 Extreme Rules Tournament - Gaming, Scheduled Video Game - 2hr - Carlton (3E): Get in the ring and Raise Some Hell with WWE 2K16! The undisputed champion of wrestling games returns with the biggest roster in WWE games history. Xbox One.

Booster Draft (Magic: the Gathering) - Gaming, Board Game - 4hr 30min - Harbor I (3E): Booster draft, sponsored by Pandemonium Books & Games. Materials will be available for purchase in Harbor I.

Cuckoo for Cthulhu (Call of Cthulhu) - Gaming, Tabletop RPG - 4hr 30min - Harbor I (3E): Usually you end up insane but this time, you begin insane, being treated in a psychiatric hospital. However, you now need to escape, to prevent a terrorist incident with a more insidious purpose. What is the Sword of Blood? What is the Pope’s involvement? What is the deal with all the salt water?; Richard B. Auffrey

Pathfinder: Forbidden Furnace of Forgotten Koor - Gaming, Tabletop RPG - 4hr 30min - Harbor I (3E): When a Qadiran Pathfinder known for her knowledge of genie-kind fails to report back to the Katheer Lodge, the PCs are sent into the long-abandoned ruins of Koor, a former forge city high in the Zho Mountains. In their effort to find the lost agent, the Pathfinders may find themselves facing a foe long locked in a secure vault by the city’s former occupants—guardians whose departure weakened their defenses, paving the way for a terrible escape.; Lisa Neilson

Pathfinder Society: The Penumbral Accords - Gaming, Tabletop RPG - 4hr 30min - Harbor I (3E): The daughters of Absalom’s mysterious Blakros family have long been among the most pursued maidens in the Inner Sea. Now the family’s matriarch approaches the Pathfinder Society to help her break a centuries-old pact with the Shadow to save her twin daughters from a life of servitude at the hands of the Onyx Alliance. Heading into the fan-favorite Blakros Museum, the PCs have only a short amount of time to break the Penumbral Accords and solidify the Society’s ties to the powerful Blakroses.; Daniel Hennessey

Pathfinder Society: True Dragons of Absalom - Gaming, Tabletop RPG - 4hr 30min - Harbor I (3E): For several years, the Pathfinder Society has enjoyed a mutually beneficial alliance with the Sewer Dragons, the dominant tribe of kobolds living beneath Absalom. When an elite patrol discovers a wounded member of the Society with a desperate message, the Sewer Dragons must quickly intercept an extraordinary threat from seizing their territory—if not Absalom itself! Players portray kobolds as unlikely defenders of the City at the Center of the World using 4th-level pregenerated characters.; Ray Diaz

Mobility Tour of the Art Show - Art & Maker, Participatory Event - 1hr 15min - Harbor III (3E): Want to see the Art Show, but can’t see over the crowds from your chair or mobie? Now’s your time to see the art without anyone standing in the way.; Nicholas “phi” Shectman (m)

Beginning Voice [workshop] - Music, Panel - 1hr 15min - Paine (2W): A workshop aimed at people who have no vocal training. It will cover some of the basics that singers learn, including breathing, projection, and diction. No observers. This is a room where it’s OK to suck. This workshop is limited to 15 students; attendees should sign up in advance at the Program Nexus.; Mark Bernstein (m)

The Ridiculous SF Premise - Literature, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 1 (2E): Scientific progress has a way of defying expectations. Turns out that many of the things we never thought possible have come to pass, while that orbital elevator still eludes us. What premises in SF seem the most ridiculous and difficult to explain, and what ones make all sorts of intuitive sense until you look beneath the surface?; Mark L Amidon (m), Ken Kingsgrave-Ernstein, B. Diane Martin, Ian Randal Strock, Stephen R Wilk

The Impossible Girl: Clara’s Run as Companion - Media, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 2 (2E): Jenna Coleman has now left Doctor Who. In her short time, she’s been the Doctor’s “Impossible Girl,” been a part of the 50th Anniversary Special with its Tennant/Smith crossover, and been the first Companion in seven years to witness a regeneration. How has her run worked overall, and what would we like to see done differently with the next Companion?; Gordon Linzner (m), John Chu, Forest Handford, Victoria Queeno, Isabel Schechter

Introduction to Asexuality - Communities, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 3 (2E): We’re all familiar by now with the sexual orientations homosexual, heterosexual, and bi/pansexual. Much less discussed are asexuals, people who do not experience sexual attraction (but who may experience romantic attraction). We’ll discuss what asexuality is and is not, the umbrella of asexual identities, and talk about some common challenges asexual people face and why visibility matters.; Dash (m), Elizabeth Birdsall, Fish, Faith Karklin

Haus De Fraction: Milkfed Criminal Masterminds - Comics, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 4 (2E): With successes like Captain Marvel, Bitch Planet, Hawkeye and Sex Criminals under their belts, comics has a new power couple in Kelly Sue DeConnick and Matt Fraction. These gifted writers are using the comics medium to address issues regarding representation, diversity and feminism in wildly creative ways. This panel will explore their amazing talents and enduring popularity with their dedicated fans.; Jaime Garmendia (m), Thom Dunn, Mehitbel Glenhaber, Victoria Janssen

Stranger Ways and Murder Ballads - Trackless events, Concert - 1hr 30min - Grand CD (1W): Murder Ballads is a duo of singer-songwriters playing an eclectic blend of folk, blues, and occasionally even murder ballads. Stranger Ways is a dark folk/rock band that plays original and traditional music with a macabre sense of humor. At Arisia, they perform together for the first time.; Murder Ballads, Stranger Ways

7:30pm Saturday

LARP—Nexus Elements Session 2 - Gaming, LARP - 4hr - Webster (2W): Lord Baron Rylan Shin of Ashling announces his engagement to His Lady Astra Carthairen of Ashling. The holy rites will take place in the Lord’s private temple at his newly acquired manor house. The celebration of their great union will take place on the island of Ashling in the grand town of Yestin. All who reside within the Lord’s territory are welcome to pay homage to the couple at this time. Note: all weapons must be checked by The Watch (Security) before the event.; Dori Schendell (m), Bailey Schendell, Kevin Schendell

8:00pm Saturday

Tomorrowland - Media, Projected Media - 2hr 5min - Revere (2W): Bound by a shared destiny, a teen bursting with scientific curiosity and a former boy-genius inventor embark on a mission to unearth the secrets of a place somewhere in time and space that exists in their collective memory. 2015, PG.

8:30pm Saturday

The Course of Sid Meier’s Civilization - Gaming, Panel - 1hr 15min - Alcott (3W): With the release of Sid Meier’s Civilization on December 16, 1991, the 4X (“eXploring, eXpanding, eXploiting, and eXterminating”) genre was popularized and became a staple of gaming. With a generation of empire building behind us, panelists will examine the first Civilization game and its successors.; Noel Rosenberg (m), Christopher Davis, Brian Liberge, Christopher Sheldon-Dante, Cynthia A Shettle-Meleedy

Captain America at 75 - Comics, Panel - 1hr 15min - Adams (3W): The All-American Hero is turning 75, and he’s got a lot to celebrate. Popular films, several different heroes under the mask, and many decades of entertaining comics fans. Come celebrate the life and times of the Star-Spangled Man!; Israel Peskowitz (m), Bob Chipman, Lisa J. Evans, Ed Fuqua

Practical Considerations for Costumers - Costuming, Panel - 1hr 15min - Douglas (3W): Our panel of veteran costumers talk about everything from pockets, to footwear, to how to wear your badge in character. They’ll address costume and prop transport and storage, ways to increase your own personal comfort in costume, and safety tips for costuming in crowds.; Gaia Eirich (m), Miss M., Sarah B Morrison, Elizabeth O’Malley

Teen Unconference - Communities, Panel - 1hr 15min - Faneuil (3W): Come join your fellow teens and talk about whatever you want! Drop by the scheduling board on Friday evening between 3pm and midnight, outside Commonwealth Ballroom C, to suggest topics—then look for the schedule posted on the boards, scattered around Arisia, and on social media starting Saturday morning! #arisiateens

What is Big Data Really? - Science, Panel - 1hr 15min - Hale (3W): From the NSA global wiretaps to Google’s monstrous collection, we hear a lot about Big Data. What can it really do? What have we been told that it can do that it really can’t? What are the real privacy concerns?; Ken Kingsgrave-Ernstein (m), Frederic Jennings, Megan Lewis, Cody Mattes

Chainmail 101: European 4 in 1 Weave (run 2) - Art & Maker, Panel - 1hr 15min - Independence (3E): Learn how to make this basic armor weave. We provide a kit of rings and pliers to borrow. A sign-up sheet will be located at the Program Nexus, or you can stop by before the workshop to see if there’s room. This workshop is limited to 15 people. Materials fee: $5 per participant.; Liz Cademy (m), Jon Voisey

The Drowning World - Literature, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 1 (2E): From The Water Knife to Hurricane Fever, how are science fiction and fantasy taking on climate change, and what second order consequences are we missing?; Terry Franklin, Ken Gale, Alexander Jablokov, Tegan Mannino

Jurassic World: The Dinosaurs are Back! - Media, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 2 (2E): Jurassic World has revived a franchise that had not only been dormant for years, but which had faltered critically multiple times. In spite of some huge flaws—problematic treatment of its female characters, wasted guest appearances, and a phoned-in performance by Chris Pratt—it was the biggest hit of 2015. Beyond nostalgia, what made JW so successful, and what hope does it offer for the franchise? We’ll discuss our thoughts on the movie as well as the franchise as a whole.; Sarah Smith (m), Bob Eggleton, James Hailer, Felicitas Ivey, A.J. Odasso

Best Manga Series That Don’t Have an Anime - Anime, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 3 (2E): Our panelists will bring up some of their favorite manga series that haven’t received an anime adaptation, and tell you why you should pick them up the next time you see them on the shelf at the local store!; Michael Toole (m), Zachary Clemente, Morlock, Morgana Santilli

Men In Comics - Comics, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 4 (2E): Believe it or not, men read comics! Who knew? In this panel we’ll examine the work of the few men who also make comics and the man-characters they create. How do you even write comics for men, anyway? The panelists will attempt to answer this question and many more with our tongues firmly planted in our cheeks. Don’t miss out on what is sure to be the most talked about Men in Comics panel ever!; Donna Martinez (m), E. J. Barnes, Alex Jarvis, Jet Levy, Julia Pugliese

Bawdy Songs [song circle] - Music, Panel - 1hr 15min - Commonwealth (1W): Unsuitable for children of all ages! Sing, play, or listen in a moderated open circle for songs that are amorous, suggestive, erotic, sexy, raunchy, or just plain lewd. Songs may be as rude as you like, but rudeness in excess of cleverness is tacky. Note: If you think violence is clever, you’re mistaken.; Angela Kessler (m), Anabel Graetz, Sharone Horowit-Hendler

9:00pm Saturday

“Free!” and “Free! Eternal Summer” - Anime, Projected Media - 10hr - Griffin (3E): “Free!” is a Japanese anime television series. The first season, titled “Free!—Iwatobi Swim Club” aired in Japan in 2013, and the second season, titled “Free!—Eternal Summer”, aired in 2014. 25 episodes (first and second seasons)

Drawful - Gaming, Scheduled Video Game - 1hr - Carlton (3E): The bizarre drawing game Drawful (3–8 players), where you draw right there on your phone, tablet, or use our PS4.

K-Pax - Media, Projected Media - 2hr - Otis (2W): Prot, a patient in a mental institution, claims to be from another planet, and the more his doctor looks into it, the more it looks like he actually is. Starring Kevin Spacey and Jeff Bridges, Prot’s view of earth is enlightening and he sees humans from a different and better viewpoint. This quiet and understated film will make you think about what it is to be an alien and what it is to be human. Presented in full 35mm Cinemascope. 2001, PG-13.

Game of Thrones Gets Everything Wrong - Trackless events, Lecture - 1hr - Grand CD (1W): Athena School of Arms presents: Hollywood and TV are notoriously bad at depicting the Medieval setting correctly. Combat and warfare in Medieval-ish settings for both fantasy and historical movies and books are woefully misleading. Swords aren’t heavy, armor worked and longbows didn’t rule the battlefield. Personal combat and the conduct of war through the ages will be discussed to expose these myths.; Athena School of Arms (m), Steven Hirsch

9:15pm Saturday

Neverwhere (Part 1) - Trackless events, TV—Movie/Show - 29min - ArisiaTV: Richard Mayhew leads an ordinary life in London when one day a girl named Door falls, injured, across his path. This is the original work by Neil Gaiman, the novel came after. 1996

10:00pm Saturday

Rockets & Lasers & Space Adventures! - Fan Interest, Panel - 1hr 15min - Alcott (3W): There’s been a recent renaissance in science fiction as we’ve seen a proliferation of cross-genre works and an increase in diversity among protagonists. However, some things will always tickle us: space ships whizzing around the galaxy, laser gun battles and high adventure at its pulpy sci-fi best. Come discuss why these tropes resonate with us so much, and learn about what authors are still delivering this classic vein of sci-fi goodness.; A Joseph Ross (m), Mehitbel Glenhaber, Ian Randal Strock, Stephen R Wilk

The Lack of Trans* Relationships in Star Trek - Fan Interest, Panel - 1hr 15min - Adams (3W): Ever since Star Trek débuted it has been at the forefront of portraying interracial relationships in a positive manner while including interspecies relationships that are healthy and productive. However, when it comes to relationships with transgender characters, critics of Star Trek have repeatedly commented on missed opportunities and the significance of such relationships’ absence. Why is the one, but not the other, apparently seen by The Powers That Be as normalized in the 23rd century?; Penny Wilhelm (m), Leo d’Entremont, Dash, Sioban Krzywicki

The Next Steps in BDSM - Communities, Panel - 1hr 15min - Douglas (3W): You’ve dipped your toes in the water and are ready to go a bit deeper. Before you dive in head first, what are some good next steps? Let’s discuss the topics that go a bit more in-depth. What is edgeplay? power-exchange? What BDSM skills require some advanced study? 18+ Only.; Percival (m), Shana Fuqua, Marnen Laibow-Koser, Shelley Marsh, Micah Schneider

Kids Track Crafts for Adults - Art & Maker, Panel - 2hr 45min - Faneuil (3W): The kids’ track has many events that the rest of us think sound great; come try out one or more of them in this buffet of fun workshops. Make rayguns with blinky lights! Build your own wings! Make a catapult! Learn some circus arts! Some crafts may have small materials fees, amount varies per project.; Kevin Osborn (m), Shari Brezinsky, Scott Wilhelm, Aimee Yermish

Kaleidoscope Gathering: PoC Social & Safe Space - Meet-Ups, Participatory Event - 1hr 15min - Hale (3W): Connect with other People of Color (PoC) at Arisia in a safe space. Some of us are obvious ethnic or racial “minorities”. Some of us have mixed heritage. or look to be of European extraction, but aren’t. Whatever our outsides look like, our insides are geeky. Being a PoC in Fandom can be lonely, awkward, or even isolating. Gather with other PoC for safe space to chat about the good and bad of your Fandom experience. (To maintain a safe space, non-PoC Allies are asked not to attend.)

LARP—FAROS: Minds of Madness - Gaming, LARP - 4hr - Burroughs (3E): Deep space travel and extended life come with a price. Most of the home planet was destroyed by radiation storms. Resources are scarce. Material, information, and data exchange control the worlds known to man and his new off-planet associates. Your adventure starts on Rimor 1, where you are being trained for deep space research, exploration, and adventure on off-world planets. Note, All weapons Including Nerf Guns must be checked by The Watch (Security) before the event.; Eric Love (m), Eli Flinn, Alison Love, Alexis Moisand, Kenzie Schoenthaler

Play Games w/ the Designer: Mobile Frame Zero - Gaming, Board Game - 1hr 15min - Independence (3E): Join game designer Joshua Newman to explore his game, Mobile Frame Zero 001: Rapid Attack! Tiny giant LEGO® robots battle across the tabletop! This tactical, small unit wargame combines depth of tactics and strategy with the destructability of building block terrain and units into a tense game of bold and clever choices.; Joshua Newman (m)

Fibbage - Gaming, Scheduled Video Game - 1hr - Carlton (3E): The hilarious bluffing game Fibbage. Players can use provided PS4, or their smartphone.

Classic Advanced Dungeons & Dragons - Gaming, Tabletop RPG - 3hr - Harbor I (3E): A classic, old-fashioned AD&D game with some personal twists. Been a DM since Chainmail days. Runs psionics and variant character classes.; Jane Sibley

The Great Dalmuti - Gaming, Board Game - 1hr 30min - Harbor I (3E): The Great Dalmuti is a quick and easy card game in which players struggle to maintain their rank in society by going out first. As in real life, the haves (the Dalmutis) oppress the have nots (the Peons) by taking their best cards and making them do all the shuffling, dealing, and cleaning up. You may have played a game like Dalmuti already under the names Dilbert: Corporate Shuffle, President, Scum, or Asshole!; Mary Olszowka

Open Singing [song circle] - Music, Panel - 1hr 15min - Paine (2W): Come listen and/or make music in this unthemed song circle. All types of music are welcome. Time permitting, everyone who wishes to lead a song will have at least one opportunity to do so.; Paul Estin (m), Nat Budin

Ship it Like FedExxx - Trackless events, Drama - 1hr 15min - Marina 1 (2E): Join the creators of the hit fanfic storytelling party game slash: romance without boundaries as they present their favorite smut and crackfics. Awkward and arousing erotica will be heard. Erotic fan brackets with live scripting and illustration. Teddy Roosevelt! Luna Lovegood! The Predator! Starbuck! Dr. Who! Godzilla! Daenerys! The Witch King of Angmar! Khan and Khaaaaan!!!!!!!! No holes barred!; Daniel Brian, Glenn Given, Meg McGinley

The Shadow War of the Night Dragons - Fan Interest, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 2 (2E): For many years Arisians have traditionally read “The Eye of Argon” aloud. In the spirit of celebrating bad fiction for its own sake, this year we present a work from our Guest of Honor, Mr. John Scalzi. This story was actually nominated for a Hugo in 2012. We’re not sure why...; Keith R. A. DeCandido (m), Walter H. Hunt, Daniel M Kimmel, Hildy Silverman

Arisia Book Club: Reading the Hugos & Nebulas - Literature, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 3 (2E): Read this year’s Hugo-winning novel (The Three-Body Problem, Cixin Liu) and novelette (“The Day the World Turned Upside Down”, Thomas Olde Heuvelt) and Nebula-winning novel (Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer) and stories (“Yesterday’s Kin”, Nancy Kress; “A Guide to the Fruits of Hawai’i,” Alaya Dawn Johnson; “Jackalope Wives”, Ursula Vernon), and come down to discuss!; JoSelle Vanderhooft (m), Susan de Guardiola, Mark W. Richards

Multiversity: The Draw of “Elseworlds” - Comics, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 4 (2E): From “Red Son” to Spider-Gwen, there’s something fascinating about the stories that ask “What If”. As explored in the recent DC mini series “Multiversity”, come explore what makes Elseworlds and What-Ifs so alluring.; Alex Jarvis (m), Ed Fuqua, Woodrow Hill, Andrew Kirschbaum, Cassandra Lease

PMRP Presents Gender-Swapped “Journey to Babel” - Trackless events, Drama - 1hr - Grand AB (1W): The Post-Meridian Radio Players present Gender-Swapped Star Trek: “Journey to Babel”! The Enterprise finds itself host to a number of bickering diplomats—including Spock’s parents. When an alien dignitary is murdered, the prime suspect is Spock’s mother! The crew must unravel the mystery as an unidentified vessel attacks.; Post Meridian Radio Players

PMRP: “Journey to Babel” - Trackless events, TV—Live Event - 1hr - ArisiaTV: Live broadcast of event from room Grand AB

10:10pm Saturday

The Lovers - Media, Projected Media - 1hr 50min - Revere (2W): An epic, sweeping and riveting tale of an impossible love, set across two time periods and continents. Paranormal romance. 2015, R.

11:00pm Saturday

Bad Film: They Saved Hitler’s Brain - Media, Projected Media - 1hr 31min - Otis (2W): This is an early 1960s feature with an espionage film made in the 1970s edited into it. The thin plot revolves around Nazis preserving Hitler’s head on a tropical island after the war, kidnapping a top scientist to have him keep Hitler alive. Undoubtedly one of the worst films ever made, MST3K commentary is encouraged. This 16mm film is sponsored by the Institute For the Promotion of Bad Cinema and the Instituto Cinemalo d’Italia. 1968, NR.

Harry Potter Wand Dueling Workshop - Trackless events, Participatory Event - 1hr - Grand CD (1W): The art of wand dueling is a centuries old practice that has unfortunately fallen on the wayside in today’s modern wizarding curriculum. Join Harry Potter NYC as their top wand dueling instructors demonstrate several of the offensive and defensive moves most frequently employed in duels. Many of these can be seen being used in the now famous Harry Potter Documentary films. You can bring your own wands, or if needed training wands can be provided.; Harry Potter NYC Meetup, Jonathon Rosenthal

Valhalla Club Dance - Trackless events, Participatory Event - 6hr - Commonwealth (1W): Oh What a Dance, what a lovely dance. It’s time to party like the world is ending. Don your post apocalyptic gear or embrace your inner barbarian as we race towards dawn. Witness DJs Dirge and Xero as they play the music that will deliver you into eternity. Do your best to impress, and you too may ride into Valhalla shiny and chrome.; DJ Dirge, DJ Xero

11:30pm Saturday

Figure Drawing: Cosplay Edition - Art & Maker, Panel - 1hr 15min - Adams (3W): Bring your sketchbook and try to capture some of those great Arisia cosplay costumes on paper! Several different cosplayers will pose for your pen, pencil, or paints.; Lisa Hertel (m), Sarah B Morrison

Fun With Rope - Communities, Panel - 1hr 15min - Douglas (3W): One of the first things that comes to mind when you think about BDSM is rope. Come learn about rope bondage, from basic knots to some of those pretty harnesses you’ve seen around. No previous experience necessary! You don’t even need a partner. 18+ Only.; Percival (m), Jet Levy

Game with the Designer: AEGIS Combining Robots - Gaming, Board Game - 1hr 15min - Independence (3E): Breeze Grigas will be running demos of A.E.G.I.S. Combining Robot Strategy Game, a tactics game where players use teams of five combining robots to face off against each other in combat! It’s designed to be more accessible than your average tactics game, with the same huge depth of strategy. Quick to play, easy to learn and with infinite possibilities, newcomers to the strategy game scene and wargaming veterans alike love this game! It’s Pokemon meets Power Rangers meets Advance Wars!; Breeze Grigas (m)

Singing into the Night [song circle] - Music, Panel - 5hr 45min - Paine (2W): Open Singing descends into chaos. Music will continue as long as people are interested.; Ellen Kranzer (m), Elizabeth Birdsall

Mark Does Stuff: Late Night Smut Reading! - Fan Interest, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 4 (2E): Come hear Mark “Does Stuff” Oshiro read random smut that you’ve never heard before and revel in breaking brains.; Mark Oshiro (m)

11:45pm Saturday

Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow - Trackless events, TV—Movie/Show - 1hr 46min - ArisiaTV: After New York City receives a series of attacks from giant flying robots, a reporter teams up with a pilot in search of their origin, as well as the reason for the disappearances of famous scientists around the world. 2004, PG

12:00am Sunday

Midnight Maker Crafting Social - Meet-Ups, Participatory Event - 3hr - Hale (3W): Is your idea of a good party knitting until sunrise? Did you get yarn bombed last weekend and want to do it again? Whatever you like to make you can do it all night! Come out and connect with other crafty insomniacs, attendees are encouraged to practice and share their skills with new friends.

Call Girl Of Cthulhu - Media, Projected Media - 1hr 30min - Revere (2W): When a virginal artist falls in love with a call girl, she turns out to be the chosen bride of the alien god Cthulhu. To save her, he must stop an ancient cult from summoning their god and destroying mankind. Horror comedy. 2014, R.

LARP—Reunited (CHRONOS Ex Arcana) - Gaming, LARP - 5hr - Webster (2W): You are a member of the Arcanum: an ancient and powerful secret society that has protected mystical secrets for centuries. You protect the masses, whom you call “Silent,” from the Eldritch threats both within this world and without. Your Chapterhouse cornered a group of Vampires into a local hotel, a dangerous situation for everyone involved. Can you protect Boston from an outbreak of Undeath while containing the current threat?; RM Sean B Jaffe (m)

Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog - Trackless events, Drama - 1hr - Grand AB (1W): Root for villains? Do the weird stuff? Wonder why corporate tools always find love? Join The Teseracte Players for a performance that’ll convince you to send an application to the Evil League of Evil.; Teseracte Players

1:00am Sunday

Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Once More With Feeling - Trackless events, Drama - 1hr 15min - Grand AB (1W): The Teseracte Players prove that life’s a show as they sing and dance into trouble as Buffy and the Scoobies. You’ll leave so under their spell you’ll wonder—where do we go from here?; Teseracte Players

1:40am Sunday

Heartless - Media, Projected Media - 1hr 45min - Revere (2W): Jamie Morgan, a young man with a large heart-shaped birthmark on his face, discovers that there are demons on the streets of East London. Horror. 2009, R.

1:45am Sunday

Neverwhere (Part 2) - Trackless events, TV—Movie/Show - 29min - ArisiaTV: see Saturday 9:15pm

2:15am Sunday

Neverwhere (Part 3) - Trackless events, TV—Movie/Show - 28min - ArisiaTV: see Saturday 9:15pm

2:45am Sunday

Neverwhere (Part 4) - Trackless events, TV—Movie/Show - 29min - ArisiaTV: see Saturday 9:15pm

3:15am Sunday

Neverwhere (Part 5) - Trackless events, TV—Movie/Show - 30min - ArisiaTV: see Saturday 9:15pm

3:25am Sunday

Teeth - Media, Projected Media - 1hr 15min - Revere (2W): Still a stranger to her own body, a high school student discovers she has a physical advantage when she becomes the object of male violence. Horror, gross. 2007, R.

3:45am Sunday

Neverwhere (Part 6) - Trackless events, TV—Movie/Show - 29min - ArisiaTV: see Saturday 9:15pm

4:15am Sunday

Cat-Women of the Moon - Trackless events, TV—Movie/Show - 1hr 3min - ArisiaTV: Astronauts travel to the moon where they discover it is inhabited by attractive young women in black tights. 1953

5:00am Sunday

Proxima - Media, Projected Media - 1hr 55min - Revere (2W): Tony, the owner of a small fantastic film video shop, has found out that at times reality can defy science-fiction. The time has come to embark on a trip to a place nobody has ever been to before. Spain, subtitled. 2007, PG-13.

5:19am Sunday

Grimm’s Snow White - Trackless events, TV—Movie/Show - 1hr 30min - ArisiaTV: When the King is killed by ferocious reptile beasts, his Queen takes control of the kingdom. She tries to kill her beautiful stepdaughter Snow, but she escapes into the enchanted forest. 2012, PG-13

6:55am Sunday

Orlando - Media, Projected Media - 1hr 30min - Revere (2W): Young nobleman Orlando is commanded by Queen Elizabeth I to stay forever young. Miraculously, he does just that. The film follows him as he moves through several centuries of British history, experiencing a variety of lives and relationships along the way, and even changing sex. 1992, PG-13.

7:00am Sunday

“Noragami” and “Noragami Aragoto” - Anime, Projected Media - 11hr - Griffin (3E): “Noragami” (lit. Stray God) aired in 2014 as “Noragami” and as “Noragami Aragoto” in 2015. Hiyori Iki was a regular junior high student until she was hit by a bus while trying to save the life of a person named Yato. This incident causes her to transform into a half-phantom. Soon after, she learns that Yato is a god and she ends up being dragged into the world of Gods while attempting to stay in the realm of the living. (24 episodes and 3 OVAs)

Classic cartoons - Trackless events, TV—Movie/Show - 2hr - ArisiaTV: Classic Warner Brothers cartoons to start your day

8:30am Sunday

Miss Lizzy’s Traveling Historical Fashion Show - Costuming, Panel - 1hr 15min - Adams (3W): Sit down the the show’s curator for a round-table discussion of Victorian fashion and culture. Examine items from this collection of authentic garments, jewelry, accessories, beadwork, sewing notions, vintage photographs and style periodicals.; Lisa A Ashton

Sunday Morning Prayer - Communities, Participatory Event - 1hr 15min - Douglas (3W): Being a geek and being spiritual don’t need to be mutually exclusive. Come join us for a Morning Prayer Service, on Saturday and Sunday morning, modeled from the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer and the Iona Abbey Book of Worship. This is a non-denominational Christian service, but all are welcome, regardless of faith, gender, sexuality or gender expression. Children are also welcomed. And don’t worry about being late—you will still be welcomed!; Craig R McDonough, David Olsen, Penny Wilhelm

Chainmail For Breakfast - Art & Maker, Panel - 1hr 15min - Independence (3E): For early risers! Work on your own chainmail project with experts on hand to make suggestions, or buy a simple kit to learn a basic chainmail weave or project. A sign-up sheet will be located at the Program Nexus, or you can stop by before the workshop to see if there’s room. This workshop is limited to 15 people. Materials fee: $5 per participant if you need a kit.; Liz Cademy (m)

Dinosaur Island - Media, Projected Media - 1hr 20min - Revere (2W): A vacation becomes the adventure of a lifetime as a boy finds himself stranded in a world filled with ghost ships and prehistoric creatures. He embarks on a journey that will change his future forever. (Neon colors and feathered dinosaurs match current theories.) Australia. 2014, PG.

Geeky Play Date—Sunday Morning - Fast Track, Panel - 1hr 15min - Webster (2W): Looking to meet up with other parents and kids at the con? Geeky Play Date is a casual, drop-in space for you and your children. Kids can bring their favorite toys and make new friends! Parents can do the same! Please note: this is NOT a babysitting service/venue, plan on tending to your children. If you need to leave a Red-Ribbon Fast Track child for a 10am panel, you may do so after 9:45, and checking in with Fast Track staff.; Dawn-Marie Dunn, Brian Gray

9:00am Sunday

Close Encounters of the Third Kind - Media, Projected Media - 2hr 17min - Otis (2W): In Spielberg’s first great epic, people from across the world are drawn to a spot in the Wyoming wilderness where they sense something is about to happen. This is a film that awakens a sense of wonder, something we all need, and a great way to begin your morning at the con. “One of the most ambitious films made” says Ron Rosenbaum in this month’s Smithsonian magazine. Last week’s death of cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond makes this an especially poignant time to see it. In 16mm. 1977, PG.

Indie Games Expo - Gaming, Participatory Event - 6hr - Grand A (1W): Arisia is hosting our first-ever Indie Game Expo! Come check out the year’s best tabletop and digital games, sneak a peek at upcoming releases, and chat with developers from indie game studios.

Harry Potter Wand Dueling Workshop - Fast Track, Participatory Event - 1hr - Grand CD (1W): The art of wand dueling is a centuries old practice that has unfortunately fallen on the wayside in today’s modern wizarding curriculum. Join Harry Potter NYC as their top wand dueling instructors demonstrate several of the offensive and defensive moves most frequently employed in duels. Many of these can be seen being used in the now famous Harry Potter Documentary films. Young wizards 10 and older can practice, with training wands supplied (or bring your own).; Harry Potter NYC Meetup (m), Jonathon Rosenthal

Hung Over Yoga - Trackless events, Participatory Event - 50min - Commonwealth (1W): “Aint no party like a yoga party because a yoga party helps you start your day off right”! This yoga practice is geared to help tired bodies recover from an action packed Saturday and build the body up so you can enjoy a Super Sunday. Wear non-restrictive clothing and bring a yoga mat, towel, or blanket.; Aventurine Yoga

Star Wars: A New Hope - Trackless events, TV—Movie/Show - 2hr 3min - ArisiaTV: Luke Skywalker joins forces with a Jedi Knight, a cocky pilot, a wookiee and two droids to save the galaxy from the Empire’s world-destroying battle-station, while also attempting to rescue Princess Leia from the evil Darth Vader. 1977, PG

10:00am Sunday

Basic Stage Makeup - Costuming, Panel - 1hr 15min - Alcott (3W): There’s a tremendous difference between makeup worn every day and makeup for the stage. Good makeup will enhance even for the simplest costume walk-across. Discover how simple the basic techniques are. We’ll cover techniques for a variety of skin tones and characters. Learn what supplies you can pick up at any drug store and get an idea about where to start experimenting with the really good stuff.; Carol Salemi (m), Gaia Eirich, Anastasia Holt, Shelley Marsh

Broad Universe Rapid-Fire Reading - Writing, Reading - 1hr 15min - Adams (3W): Broad Universe is an international organization of women and men dedicated to celebrating and promoting the work of women writers of science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Come listen to dramatic live readings from works of members of the Broad Universe organization. Participants are members of the Broad Universe writers’ group.; Trisha Wooldridge (m), Randee Dawn, Lisa J. Evans, Elaine Isaak, Suzanne Reynolds-Alpert, Morven Westfield, Connie Wilkins

Story Corner - Meet-Ups, Participatory Event - 2hr 45min - Bulfinch (3W): Bring your comfy clothes, your favorite book, and your best friends. We’ll provide a cozy space and hot chocolate for you to enjoy an easy Sunday morning. Show up when you can, leave when you want!

Help! My Hobby has Gone Mainstream - Costuming, Panel - 1hr 15min - Douglas (3W): From shows like Heroes of Cosplay and The Guild, to Dragon*Con photo albums on CNN, this sacred part of being a geek has started getting a lot of popular attention. But there’s also the negative attention our hobby has gotten from costumed acts of violence and the drama of reality tv. Our panelists discuss how this segment of fandom has changed in recent years, and how this attention may alter its future.; Woodrow Hill (m), Antonia Pugliese, Julia Pugliese, Victoria Queeno

Knitting 101/102/201 - Art & Maker, Panel - 1hr 15min - Faneuil (3W): Learn beginning knitting, expand your skills, or challenge a serious knitter with your craziest ideas. Bring some of your stash to show off!; Aimee Yermish (m), Elizabeth Birdsall, Felicitas Ivey, Rachel Kadel-Garcia

The Parent Trap - Meet-Ups, Participatory Event - 1hr 15min - Hale (3W): Informal get-together for new and future parents. Are you sick of parenting, pregnancy, and birthing advice from people who mean well, but had these experiences a long time ago? Come commiserate and squee over this big change in your life with new friends who are at the same stage of life as you. This groups welcomes pregnant women, pregnant couples, parents with infants, and those hoping for a pregnancy in the near future.

Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon - Anime, Panel - 1hr 15min - Burroughs (3E): The story that changed a generation, Sailor Moon has spanned 18 manga volumes, multiple anime series (including a brand new 2014 series), movies, specials, live action series, live musicals, and more product than you could possibly own (but we can darn well try). Come listen to our panel of Sailor Moon enthusiasts as they talk about the good, the bad, and the sparkly.; Elizabeth O’Malley (m), Diana Hsu, Juliet Kahn, Donna Martinez

Basic Leatherworking Workshop - Art & Maker, Panel - 1hr 15min - Independence (3E): Learn to make simple leather accessories, get links to local sources and tips, and find out where you can learn more. A sign-up sheet will be located at the Program Nexus, or you can stop by before the workshop to see if there’s room. This workshop is limited to 15 people. Materials fee: $5 per participant.; Daniel Marsh (m), Jacob LaRocca

Shattered Reality (D&D 5th Edition, Modern) - Gaming, Tabletop RPG - 4hr 30min - Harbor I (3E): Come and enjoy a game of Dungeons and Dragons set in the modern day, inspired by the World of Darkness setting. What happens when the world you think you know by day fades into myth by night. The wrong place, wrong time can lead to a series of events that can change your life. Do you have what it takes to make it out alive when the fey and other horrors are real and you have seen too much?; Michael Grivakis

Band of Bothers: Jailbreak! (Heroes Unlimited) - Gaming, Tabletop RPG - 4hr 30min - Harbor I (3E): You are a member of a team of eccentric superheroes, residing in the large metropolitan city of Century Station. Your super powers, if you can call them “super,” are of questionable usefulness. Nevertheless, you have already saved this city once. Now you must save it again from a group of super villains that have escaped from a maximum security prison! Think you’ve got what it takes to capture the villains and bring them back to justice?; Branden Loizides

The Heart of the Mountain (D&D 3.5) - Gaming, Tabletop RPG - 4hr 30min - Harbor I (3E): “What’s the matter, Dwarf—you want to live forever? We got drow coming through the lower tunnels and we need some forward troops to find the source of the problem and take an axe to it.” This is an all-dwarf party seeking to keep their mountain home safe from the terrors of the Underdark.; Michael Dlott

Pathfinder Society: The Merchant’s Wake - Gaming, Tabletop RPG - 4hr 30min - Harbor I (3E): A powerful Qadiran trade prince has died, and faction leader Aaqir al’Hakam rushes to his homeland to attend his mentor’s funeral. The death of such a influential merchant and politician has created a considerable power vacuum, and ambitious acquaintances across the Inner Sea are in attendance to pay their respects, claim a piece of the trade prince’s legacy, and undercut their rivals’ attempts to do the same. Can the Pathfinders keep this somber event from spiraling into a bloodbath?; David Neilson

Pathfinder Society: Night March of Kalkamedes - Gaming, Tabletop RPG - 4hr 30min - Harbor I (3E): A veteran Pathfinder exploring the Fenwall Mountains of Varisia has begun sleepwalking, traveling through the dead of night in the same direction each time. The following mornings, however, he awakens injured and lost in the wilderness, never reaching the mysterious destination that drew him from his bed in the night. It falls to a team of Pathfinders to escort the sleepwalker to his destination and uncover the true nature of the strange phenomenon overtaking Kalkamedes’s dreams.; Lisa Neilson

D&D Adventurer’s League: Harried in Hillsfar - Gaming, Open Gaming - 13hr 30min - Harbor I (3E): “In Elventree, near the oppressive city of Hillsfar, a recent string of strange occurrences has locals on edge. Factions have gathered at the forest of Cormanthor to determine what’s happening.” Hey Wizard Games is running the D&D Adventurer’s League “Rage of Demons” storyline throughout the con. “Hillsfar” is an introductory adventure (lvls. 1–2) that’s great for new players or those exploring 5th Ed D&D. Other adventures will be available for those with more seasoned League characters.

Tenchi Muyo - Gaming, Tabletop RPG - 4hr 30min - Harbor I (3E): A fun story base anime style anything go’s adventure all across space to stop evil and to have fun on the way. This is where you get to be like one of your favorite anime character’s and save the world. You will play as the most unlikely group of hero’s to travel all around space looking for the ten power gems so the evil space king doesn’t get his hands on them and have all types of random fun on the way. Get ready for comedy, romance, adventure, scifi and other stuff.; Justin T Kelley

Gospel Sing [song circle] - Music, Panel - 1hr 15min - Paine (2W): A Sunday morning sing of songs in the gospel style—straight or silly. Check your holy symbols at the door.; Alan Whitbread (m), April Grant, Jeremy Kessler

Prisoner of Zenda - Media, Projected Media - 1hr 40min - Revere (2W): An Englishman on a Ruritarian holiday must impersonate the king when the rightful monarch, a distant cousin, is drugged and kidnapped. Witty repartee and epee. 7.8 IMDB, B/W. 1937, PG.

Cartooning & Comic Creating - Fast Track, Panel - 1hr 15min - Hancock (2W): Learn how to draw cartoons and construct a comic.; Mercy E Van Vlack (m), Mehitbel Glenhaber, Bettina M. Kurkoski

Science Experiments - Fast Track, Panel - 1hr 15min - Hancock (2W): Come participate in cool science experiments using common household materials.; Stephen R Wilk (m)

Swords of Chivalry 2 - Fast Track, Panel - 1hr 15min - Webster (2W): Hands-on swordsmanship lessons for kids. Come use safe foam weapons to learn the skills a knight would have used!; Mr. Ferguson

Princesses & Princes Playdate - Fast Track, Panel - 1hr 30min - Webster (2W): Children of all ages are invited to spend a morning with their favorite Disney princesses! The princesses (and some princes) from all your favorite Disney films will be at Arisia to lead a wonderful playdate full of games, reading stories, and singing songs, with plenty of time to play and take pictures too!; Emily Simon (m), Faith D’Isa, Megan Hassan, Naomi Ibasitas, Kit Jenna, Jaimie Leibrandt, Mikaela Scheff, Shanie Schwartzman, Milo Stein

Headcanon and SF/F - Literature, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 1 (2E): In 2013 Michelle Nijhuis had an article in Slate about her daughter’s insistence that Bilbo Baggins is a girl. In 2015, on Buzzfeed, Alanna Bennett discussed the popular headcanon of Hermione Granger as black. This panel is about headcanons. The ones that catch on, the ones that address lack of representation in original works (and whether that is a distraction from the need for more diverse original work), and where headcanons drift into entirely different characters.; Victoria Janssen, Catt Kingsgrave-Ernstein, A.J. Odasso, JoSelle Vanderhooft

The DC TV Universe: Flash, Arrow, and Beyond! - Media, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 2 (2E): Even as their film counterparts struggle for fannish and critical respect, the interconnected DC TV universe is a hit, with Flash and Arrow spawning a mutual upcoming spinoff, Legends of Tomorrow, and John Constantine getting added to Arrow‘s cast. What makes this interconnected—and often tonally inconsistent—universe work so well? We’ll discuss current and upcoming arcs, as well as where the shows have gone right.; Nomi S. Burstein (m), Mark L Amidon, Michael A. Burstein, Keith R. A. DeCandido, Gordon Linzner

Makerspaces, Tech Incubators, and You - Art & Maker, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 3 (2E): A discussion of Makerspaces (tool and skill sharing organizations that are community-oriented) and Tech Incubators (services and infrastructure for startups and small business), and how they can be of use to a serious or non-serious hobbyist or entrepreneur.; James Bredt (m), Andrew Anselmo, Thomas Nackid, Meredith Schwartz

DC Comics 1985 to 1995: A Decade of Epic Change - Comics, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 4 (2E): For ten years at DC Comics decisions were made and books were published that would redefine what mainstream comics were capable of. Crisis on Infinite Earths brought us the reboot. Watchmen and Dark Knight Returns gave us the “grim and gritty” aesthetic. The debuts of Swamp Thing, Hellblazer and Sandman helped establish the Vertigo line. Our panelists will discuss this decade and how it could affect comics in the future.; Adam Lipkin (m), Ken Gale, Glenn Hauman, Alisa Kwitney Sheckley, Joey Peters

Indie Tabletop/RPG/LARP - Meet-Ups, Participatory Event - 1hr - Grand A (1W): A meetup for indie gamers and designers, specifically for character-driven gaming play. Hosted as part of the Indie Games Expo, the topics will be where the group takes it.

Harry Potter Wand Dueling Workshop - Fast Track, Participatory Event - 1hr - Grand CD (1W): The art of wand dueling is a centuries old practice that has unfortunately fallen on the wayside in today’s modern wizarding curriculum. Join Harry Potter NYC as their top wand dueling instructors demonstrate several of the offensive and defensive moves most frequently employed in duels. Many of these can be seen being used in the now famous Harry Potter Documentary films. Young wizards 10 and older can practice, with training wands supplied (or bring your own).; Jonathon Rosenthal (m), Harry Potter NYC Meetup

Martial Arts of “A Game of Thrones” - Trackless events, Participatory Event - 1hr 30min - Commonwealth (1W): From swaggering bravos to knightly judicial duels, George R.R. Martin drew on historical exemplars in creating his realistic, gritty fantasy world. But how did these martial arts really work, and where does truth end and fiction begin? Join renowned historical combat master Dr. Ken Mondschein and his students of Worcester Historical Swordsmanship for an exploration and demonstration of the combative skills found in A Game of Thrones, followed by a hands-on class in Braavosi water dancing!; Worcester Historical Swordsmanship (m), Ken Mondschein

11:00am Sunday

Queer Gamers - Meet-Ups, Participatory Event - 1hr - Grand A (1W): A meet-up for gamers and designers anywhere on the alternate sexuality spectrum. Hosted as part of the Indie Games Expo, this time is for casual conversation and networking, topics wherever the group directs them.

11:10am Sunday

The Iron Giant - Trackless events, TV—Movie/Show - 1hr 26min - ArisiaTV: A young boy befriends a giant robot from outer space that a paranoid government agent wants to destroy. 1999, PG

11:30am Sunday

Superheroes of Japan - Anime, Panel - 1hr 15min - Alcott (3W): Everyone knows America has superheroes but Japan for the last five decades has created their own lasting icons of derring do. Cyborg 009, Kamen Rider, Gatchaman, and Sailor Moon show that Japan’s heroes are just as colorful and interesting as their American cousins. Come to this discussion to learn about the endearing and strange history of superheroes in Japan.; Michael Toole (m), Morlock, Julia Pugliese

Beyond Arduino: Bigger and Better Electronics - Art & Maker, Panel - 1hr 15min - Adams (3W): This panel covers more advanced microcontrollers and widgets for projects where an Arduino just isn’t enough. Examples include the Raspberry Pi, Beaglebone Black, mbed, and industrial solutions like the TS-7600.; James Turner (m), Andrew Anselmo, Shirley Dulcey, Phillip Hallam-Baker, Kevin Osborn

Northern Lights Costumers’ Guild Meet-up - Costuming, Meeting - 1hr 15min - Douglas (3W): Northern Lights is a chapter of the International Costumers’ Guild, a non-profit organization that seeks to educate the public and enjoy the construction and wearing of all forms of costume.; Jamila Sisco

Make Your Own Education - Art & Maker, Panel - 1hr 15min - Faneuil (3W): College is increasingly expensive, and some industry leaders have come out in support of skipping it and learning the important skills yourself. What are the pitfalls? What fields are easiest to get started in without that diploma? Where can you find resources to learn the Big Stuff without going to an institution?; Lee Moyer (m), Craig R McDonough, Sarah B Morrison, Meredith Schwartz, Carsten Turner

First Formation Military Muster - Meet-Ups, Participatory Event - 1hr 15min - Hale (3W): Like being a member of a certain fandom, being a service member is a niche identity in the U.S. Currently less than 2% of the U.S. population has served in any of the four branches. Military life comes with many challenges and experiences that can be hard to share with civilians. Service members, military veterans, military family members and care givers, DoD Employees and contractors are encouraged to show up and chat about what’s its like to “Embrace the Suck”.; Audra White (m)

Steven Universe: We’ll Always Find a Way - Media, Panel - 1hr 15min - Burroughs (3E): Rebecca Sugar’s Steven Universe has been a breakout hit for Cartoon Network. The first series on the network created by a woman, it tells powerful, funny, and moving stories in tiny doses, and has dealt uncompromisingly with issues around gender, childhood, and family in ways both unexpected and delightful. It’s also telling a great long-form adventure story. We’ll talk about all elements of this show in a panel that, like the show itself, will appeal to fans of all ages.; Cassandra Lease (m), Gillian Daniels, Max Gladstone, Juliet Kahn, Cody Mattes

Block Printing (run #2) - Art & Maker, Panel - 1hr 15min - Independence (3E): Learn to make block prints for cards or general arting. Participants will make a block and print with it. A sign-up sheet will be located at the Program Nexus, or you can stop by before the workshop to see if there’s room. This workshop is limited to 15 people. Materials fee: $5 per participant.; Anne Nydam

Pandemic (with On the Brink) - Gaming, Board Game - 1hr 30min - Harbor I (3E): Plagues are spreading rapidly across the world. Can you stop them? Join cooperatively with your fellow players to battle infections and discover cures before the entire world succumbs. All levels of experience are welcome. The On the Brink expansion set will be available.; Claire Rojstaczer

Press Your Farkle - Gaming, Board Game - 4hr 30min - Harbor I (3E): Remember Press Your Luck? Love Farkle? Get ready to have these two classic games sandwiched together in a Trivia and Dice battle. Answer questions correctly to earn rolls of the dice, then roll those dice hoping to find the best combinations. Beware the dreaded Farkle, a roll with no score! Score the most points and earn bragging rights amongst your friends and fellow con goers.; Steven Anderson

Art Show Directors’ Docent Tour - Art & Maker, Panel - 1hr 15min - Harbor III (3E): Tour the Arisia 2016 Art Show with the art show directors, and get their point of view on the show itself as a work of art.; Megan Lewis, Nicholas “phi” Shectman

NASA Documentary Films - Science, Projected Media - 1hr - Otis (2W): This year’s batch of films comes from the archives of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and begins with the 1967 JPL orientation film for new employees, then Mission For Mariner, an overview on early solar system exploration. We conclude with a theatrical newsreel on Gemini 8 and Luna 6. Presented all in 16mm.

The Shallow End [song circle] - Music, Panel - 1hr 15min - Paine (2W): A performance circle specifically for those who have little or no experience performing in front of others. You can do whatever you want—sing, recite, dance, etc.—and no one will boo or criticize. Come get your feet wet.; Mark Bernstein (m), Angela Kessler

The Technology of Star Trek - Science, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 1 (2E): Come celebrate the 50th anniversary of Star Trek by discussing the good, the bad, and the ugly about the depictions of technology on screen and paper: communicators, tricorders, hand-held computers, and dozens of things you remember that the panel forgot.; Ken Kingsgrave-Ernstein (m), David Brahm, Marc Brunco, Carl Fink, Woodrow Hill

The Bible as Fantasy Literature - Literature, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 2 (2E): What can we gain from viewing the Bible as fantasy literature, rife with active gods, prophecies, and larger-than-life heroes, and complete with centuries of fanfic from Dante to Milton and onward? How is the Bible treated in fantasy?; Ken Schneyer (m), B.A. Chepaitis, MJ Cunniff, N.S. Dolkart, Matthew Kressel, Susan Weiner

The Boston Comics Round Table - Comics, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 3 (2E): Come and meet some of the creators of the Boston Comics Round Table, the largest and oldest collective of comics creators in New England. In just under a decade the BCR has published numerous books, helped establish MICE: The Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo, and helped foster a sense of community for those interested in making comics.; Dan Mazur (m), E. J. Barnes, Mehitbel Glenhaber, Donna Martinez, Heide Solbrig

Complexities of Voice - Writing, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 4 (2E): How do we choose the voices we write with, and how do those choices influence plot, theme, flow?; Trisha Wooldridge (m), Constance Burris, John Chu, Ctein, Greer Gilman

Walk the Labyrinth - Trackless events, Participatory Event - 1hr - Commonwealth (1W): What’s blue & white and bigger on the inside? Our 30’x30’ seven-circuit classical labyrinth! A tool for walking meditation, self-inquiry, relaxation, or just for fun, use it to find a little peace during the excitement of Arisia. The labyrinth is open to all who can respect the space. You can arrive anytime and walk it as many times as you’d like.; Jude Shabry

11:40am Sunday

The Princess Bride - Media, Projected Media - 1hr 35min - Revere (2W): “Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.” “Have fun stormin’ da castle.” 8.1 IMDB. 1987, PG.

12:00pm Sunday

Rock Band 4 Freeplay - Gaming, Open Gaming - 14hr - Carlton (3E): Form your own band, rock the world, and live out your ultimate rock and roll fantasy, with your friends, family, or as a solo act. Drop in all day long.

Swordswomen Through the Ages - Trackless events, Lecture - 45min - Grand B (1W): The sword was the weapon par excellence for hundreds of years, and the symbol of nobility and might. And throughout history, women became experts in its use. In this demonstration, we’ll discuss famous fighting women from European history. For each woman, we’ll demonstrate an authentic swordplay style, taken from a surviving text, that she might have used, ranging from the subtleties of the medieval longsword to the simplicity of the Napoleonic saber.; CHEMAS Group (m), Paul Kenworthy, Mark J. Millman

12:30pm Sunday

Power Grid - Gaming, Board Game - 4hr 30min - Harbor I (3E): Power Grid is a competitive, strategic game for 2–6 players. You represent a Power supply company, struggling to out-compete your competition. Buy power plants, build in cities, and generate power to collect millions of Electros. The first player to power the most cities wins! This is an intermediate to advanced level board game.; Michael Sharrow

8th Man: Armored Man - Anime, Projected Media - 21min - Otis (2W): In Japan’s earliest cyborg anime, detective Tobor has a second life as the 8th Man, a robot superhero that fights crime. This episode explores the hazards of performing experiments on unconsenting humans. In 16mm B&W (Ferrania print)

LARP—Muppet Purgatory - Gaming, LARP - 4hr - Grand CD (1W): The entire cast and crew of the Muppet Show were killed in a tragically hilarious accident. Now they are stuck in Purgatory awaiting Judgment. But the disposition of their souls depends on their performing for their salvation. God and Satan are watching. Muppet Purgatory is a 4 hour long low-plot, high-roleplaying game. The majority of characters will perform in at least one improv skit, and maybe several. Anyone who does not wish to play is welcome to sit in and watch the skits.; Beth Baniszewski (m)

The Cutting Truth of the Sword - Trackless events, Participatory Event - 1hr 30min - Commonwealth (1W): Athena School of Arms presents: A Demonstration of cutting with a variety of real swords, and other elements of advanced training. Followed immediately by hands-on lessons in either the Longsword or Broadsword. All equipment provided, no experience necessary. Advanced lessons available for students who have already done the basic lesson.; Athena School of Arms (m), Steven Hirsch

1:00pm Sunday

Ultraman, Power Rangers & the World of Tokusatsu - Anime, Panel - 1hr 15min - Alcott (3W): In 1954, director Ishiro Honda made history with Godzilla—but his chief special effects artist, Eiji Tsubaraya, would later make some history of his own. Today, there’s a new crop of great tokusatsu films and TV shows every year. Join a panel of experts to discuss the continuing evolution of this exciting, eye-popping, and unique entertainment.; Cassandra Lease (m), Breeze Grigas, Johnna Y Klukas, Morlock

Using, Making, and Modifying Sewing Patterns - Costuming, Panel - 1hr 15min - Adams (3W): Drafting a pattern can be difficult, but it’s made a lot easier when you can take an existing pattern and change it into what you need. But where do you start? Our panelists discuss useful base patterns and how to go about changing them, as well as where to start when making your own.; Elizabeth O’Malley (m), Angela Kessler, Daniel Marsh, Sarah B Morrison, Nightwing Whitehead

Building a Polyamorous Home - Communities, Panel - 1hr 15min - Douglas (3W): You know that multiple relationships are the right path for you, and are thinking of moving from dating to cohabitating. Deciding to move in together can be a tricky proposition for any relationship, but it can get even more complicated when there are more than two people involved. When it’s time to pack the U-Haul, what are the potential issues—emotional, legal, and logistical—that you might face? Come hear from our panelists about the joys and challenges of creating a poly home.; Matt Harmony (m), Michelle Driscoll, Ken Olum, Tikva (raycho), Jonathan Woodward

Image Comics: What Can’t They Do?! - Comics, Panel - 1hr 15min - Faneuil (3W): Image Comics continues to publish the books that break new trends and redefine what can be done with the comics medium. In the last decade alone the publisher had brought us runaway hits like The Walking Dead, Saga, and The Wicked and The Divine, to name a few. Image Comics is continuing the tradition established by its founders back in 1992 by giving creators the freedom necessary to make excellent comics.; Jaime Garmendia (m), Zachary Clemente, Donna Martinez, Melissa Perreira-Andrews

Teen Unconference - Communities, Panel - 1hr 15min - Hale (3W): Come join your fellow teens and talk about whatever you want! Drop by the scheduling board on Friday evening between 3pm and midnight, outside Commonwealth Ballroom C, to suggest topics—then look for the schedule posted on the boards, scattered around Arisia, and on social media starting Saturday morning! #arisiateens

Arisia Lightning Talks - Fan Interest, Participatory Event - 1hr 15min - Burroughs (3E): Arisians are working on all different fascinating projects. Come hear a series of 5-minute talks on potentially anything from cutting edge Mars research to community activism projects to the latest in game development.; David G. Shaw (m), Kate Kaynak, Stephen R Wilk

Tiny Hats & Fascinators - Art & Maker, Panel - 1hr 15min - Independence (3E): Make your own tiny hat or fascinator in this hands-on workshop. Advance registration is not required. There is a $5 materials fee so that you can walk away with your own decorated tiny hat or fascinator.; Carol Salemi (m), Lisa A Ashton

Super Smash Bros Doubles Tournament - Gaming, Scheduled Video Game - 3hr - Carlton (3E): Battle it out as Nintendo’s greatest heroes on the Wii U console.

Magic: the Gathering (Limited) - Gaming, Board Game - 4hr 30min - Harbor I (3E): Either limited or sealed, depending on audience.

Red Dragon Inn—Learn to Play - Gaming, Board Game - 1hr 30min - Harbor I (3E): You and your adventuring companions have spent all day slogging through the Dungeon, killing monsters and taking their stuff. Now you’re back in town, healed up, cleaned up, and ready to party at the Red Dragon Inn. Drink, gamble, and roughhouse with your friends. But don’t forget to keep an eye on your Gold. If you run out, you’ll have to spend the night in the stables. Oh… and try not to get too beaten up or drunk. If you black out, your friends will continue the party without you!; Rob Castiello

Fantastic Four - Media, Projected Media - 22min - Otis (2W): Your kids have seen the movie, now take them to see this episode of the animated television series by Hanna-Barbera, the one you grew up with. A team of four, made into superheroes by exposure to cosmic radiation, use their super abilities to protect mankind. Original 16mm television print with all the cartoon violence that your parents objected to in the sixties. 1978, NR.

Best of Filk: Old and New [sing-along] - Music, Panel - 1hr 15min - Paine (2W): Sing along as seasoned filkers present some of the best and most singable filk songs ever written, alternating between classic (>10 years) and new. Many of these songs are past winners of the Pegasus Award. Lyrics will be projected, and leaders will provide accompaniment so everyone can join in.; Mark Bernstein, Paul Estin, Merav Hoffman, Ellen Kranzer

Balloon Cars - Fast Track, Panel - 1hr 15min - Hancock (2W): Come make a balloon car!

Beyond Hogwarts: A Young Fan’s Reading List - Fast Track, Panel - 1hr 15min - Hancock (2W): Harry Potter was great, but there are a lot more fantasy and science fiction books out there for kids and young adults. What is out there for kids that doesn’t insult the intelligence, but also doesn’t fly over the heads faster than a Firebolt?; Ken Gale, Peter Maranci

I’ve Got All the Balls in the Air, Now What? - Fast Track, Panel - 1hr 15min - Webster (2W): Juggling for Kids; for both first time and experienced jugglers.

Kamikaze Costuming: Props & Accessories - Fast Track, Panel - 2hr - Webster (2W): Come make your own props to go with your Kamikaze costume. Then, show off your creation in the Masquerade tonight.; Dawn Albright, Dawn-Marie Dunn, Aimee Yermish

Addressing Sexual Harassment in Our Communities - Communities, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 1 (2E): Harassment and safety at conventions is not a new topic, but it has been very much in the spotlight for the past couple of years. Many conventions, including Arisia, are taking steps to prioritize safety. What are the best ways to make convention attendees safer? Should we be looking at convention polices and enforcement, reporting procedures, or social change on what fans tolerate as acceptable behavior? How do our current strategies work, how could they work better, and who is doing it well?; Kris “Nchanter” Snyder (m), Inanna Arthen, Jet Levy, John Scalzi, Isabel Schechter, Hannah Simpson

The Year in Bad Science! - Science, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 2 (2E): Publications without peer review! Politicians furthering their own agenda but ignoring actual science to present their side! Extremely poor journalism! We will present some of the more egregious abuses of the name of science over the last year.; Mark L Amidon (m), Jon Voisey, Stephen R Wilk, Tom Wysmuller

Marvel Cinematic and TV Universe, 2016 Edition - Media, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 3 (2E): The last year saw two movies (Avengers: Age of Ultron and Ant-Man), and seasons of four TV series (Agents of Shield, Agent Carter, Daredevil, and Jessica Jones). What’s the current state of the MCU? How is progressing creatively? Is it still cohesive? Do all of the shows and movies still work well together, or are cracks starting to show where things are being forced? We’ll have our annual review of what’s good and in need of improvement, as well as a look ahead to 2016’s movies.; Bob Chipman (m), Gillian Daniels, Ed Fuqua, Gordon Linzner, Sarah Weintraub

Arisia Curmudgeon Panel 2: Curmudgeon Harder! - Media, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 4 (2E): Last year, we told you why things that “everyone” loves, from Middle Earth to Star Wars, from Gaiman to Whedon, suck. But one panel wasn’t enough time for all the loathing we feel. This year, expect more vitriol, snark, and actual media criticism at this wide-ranging panel.; Mark Oshiro (m), Adam Lipkin, Shira Lipkin, Pablo Miguel Alberto Vazquez

Indie Game Designers and Developers - Meet-Ups, Participatory Event - 1hr - Grand A (1W): Designers and game developers, come talk to one another in this informal meet-up conversation hosted by the Indie Games Expo. Bring your challenges and conundrums, or just enjoy a social conversation.

Vivat Regina: Mrs. Hawking Part Two - Trackless events, Drama - 1hr 30min - Grand B (1W): Premier of a sequel to Mrs. Hawking, by Phoebe Roberts. London, 1881—The continuing story of the lady’s champion of London! Mrs. Hawking is stern in training her new assistant, housemaid Mary Stone, in the art of society avenging. But when a mysterious lady under a false name brings them an impossible mission, our heroines must join all their varied strengths together to see justice done. The sequel requires no knowledge of the previous play. More information at www.mrshawking.com.; Phoebe Roberts, Chameleon’s Dish Theatre

Vivat Regina: Mrs. Hawking Part Two - Trackless events, TV—Live Event - 1hr 30min - ArisiaTV: Live broadcast of event from room Grand B

1:20pm Sunday

This Week in Brit TV - Media, Projected Media - 4hr 40min - Revere (2W): A review of the latest in British TV. See schedule posted at door.

1:30pm Sunday

ST:TOS: Spock’s Brain - Media, Projected Media - 55min - Otis (2W): In memory of the recently deceased Leonard Nimoy we are running what is possibly the best Star Trek episode of all time, certainly one of the best ones he is featured in. Brain and brain, what is brain? Come see an original 16mm network print with your friends whether they are morg or eyemorg. 1968, NR.

2:00pm Sunday

Women Programmers in Game Development - Meet-Ups, Participatory Event - 1hr - Grand A (1W): You identify as female? You write code? You write code for games? Come talk to others at this meet-up hosted by the Indie Games Expo, compare notes on common challenges (social or technical) or just network and meet new colleagues.

Masquerade Rehearsal - Theater, Rehearsal - 3hr - Grand B (1W): Rehearsal for Masquerade participants.

2:30pm Sunday

What’s New in Anime - Anime, Panel - 1hr 15min - Alcott (3W): This panel is a review and discussion about what new series have come out in the last year or two. About each series: What makes it nifty? What are the novel themes that it explores? Does it have particularly good characterization? Is the art and animation better than expected?; Michael Toole (m), Reuben Baron, Melina M. Gunnett, Richard Ralston

Cross-Cultural Costuming - Costuming, Panel - 1hr 15min - Adams (3W): When presenting a character or costume of a race, ethnicity, or culture not your own, to what issues must we be sensitive? What are the pitfalls, and how do we avoid them? Where is the line between respectful cultural representation and cultural appropriation?; Woodrow Hill (m), etana, Milo Martinez, Jennifer Old-d’Entremont, Jamila Sisco

Arisia Corporate Meeting - ConComm, Meeting - 1hr 15min - Douglas (3W): An open meeting of Arisia Inc., the organization that helps the con committee do its job every year. Non-members welcome (and welcome to join us).; Jaime Garmendia, Kris “Nchanter” Snyder

Foodcraft: How Science Can Reinvent Your Kitchen - Art & Maker, Panel - 1hr 15min - Faneuil (3W): Foodies are always inventing new scientific techniques to prepare their favorite ingredients in exciting new ways, but how can these modern miracles be made available to someone on a budget? Or is the Modern Kitchen only a pipe dream? Learn the wonders of sous vide, sonic cavitation, and food grade centrifuges.; David G. Shaw (m), B. Diane Martin, Susan Weiner, Trisha Wooldridge

Teen Unconference - Communities, Panel - 1hr 15min - Hale (3W): Come join your fellow teens and talk about whatever you want! Drop by the scheduling board on Friday evening between 3pm and midnight, outside Commonwealth Ballroom C, to suggest topics—then look for the schedule posted on the boards, scattered around Arisia, and on social media starting Saturday morning! #arisiateens

Themes of Afrofuturism in SF - Literature, Panel - 1hr 15min - Burroughs (3E): Afrofuturism, a coined in 1993 by Mark Dery and represented most prominently in literature by SF writers such as Octavia Butler, Samuel R. Delany, Tananarive Due, and Nnedi Okorafor, is an aesthetic that contextualizes the history and experiences of the African Diaspora within a speculative mindset. Join us to explore the themes of Afrofuturism, its aims and its stories, with an eye on new and underrepresented voices within the movement.; Pablo Miguel Alberto Vazquez (m), Daniel José Older, Kiini Ibura Salaam

Chainmail 102: Byzantine Weave (run #2) - Art & Maker, Panel - 1hr 15min - Independence (3E): Learn to make this popular and easy jewelry pattern. We provide a kit of rings and pliers to borrow. A sign-up sheet will be located at the Program Nexus, or you can stop by before the workshop to see if there’s room. This workshop is limited to 15 people. Materials fee: $5 per participant.; Liz Cademy (m)

Super Dungeon Explore: Forgotten King - Gaming, Board Game - 3hr - Harbor I (3E): Welcome to Super Dungeon Explore Forgotten King! This is a dungeon crawling style game with fantastic chibi anime-style miniatures played in a cooperative style! Journey into the forests of the forgotten king and face off against the denizens within!; Simon Strauss

Forsaken on the Force (Werewolf the Forsaken) - Gaming, Tabletop RPG - 4hr 30min - Harbor I (3E): The Pure outnumber the Forsaken everywhere else in the world... but not in Massachusetts. The Massachusetts State Troopers department is run by Forsaken werewolves, and the Pure are either dead, out of state, or in prison guarded by werewolf guards. Recently, three cops have gone into garou form on the Pike at 65 miles per hour, destroying their squad cars and doing terrible things to traffic for miles around. You’re a cop. Investigate.; Mr. Ferguson

Free Play Modern (Magic: the Gathering) - Gaming, Open Gaming - 1hr 30min - Harbor I (3E): This event is for Magic the Gathering players of all ages to gather, trade, and play their favorite decks.; Liam Wexelblat

Pathfinder Society: Day of the Demon - Gaming, Tabletop RPG - 4hr 30min - Harbor I (3E): The Blakros family, long allies of the Society, has come into possession of a manor house in the imperial nation of Cheliax, where a once-prominent noble family was known to practice diabolism before the Age of Lost Omens. The Pathfinders’ task: clear the abandoned manor of any remaining threats before the Blakroses move in. Unfortunately, the estate hasn’t sat empty as long as they think it has, and its recent inhabitants were anything but the devil-worshipers who originally built the manor.; Daniel Hennessey

Pathfinder Society: Frostfur Captives - Gaming, Tabletop RPG - 4hr 30min - Harbor I (3E): The Frostfur Captives: Tasked with escorting a group of goblin prisoners from their camp to civilization for interrogation by the Pathfinder Society, you must protect them not only from the beasts and hazards of the wilderness, but themselves.; Lisa Neilson

Pathfinder Society: Tapestry’s Toil - Gaming, Tabletop RPG - 4hr 30min - Harbor I (3E): A simple retrieval mission takes an unexpected turn when the Pathfinder Society learns a valuable treasure was under its nose—within the curious demiplane connected to the Hao Jin Tapestry. The descendants of the original owners have changed in the centuries since their sequestration, though, and initial attempts to parley have ended in failure. Can the PCs discover what became of this lost people and secure the relic they guard?

Night of the Comet - Media, Projected Media - 1hr 15min - Otis (2W): The earth passes through the tail of Halley’s Comet, turning the unprotected population into shambling zombies, leaving two valley girls to fight against the invasion and the secret underground government taking advantage of the situation. A horror film with a sense of humor, this zombie classic is not to be missed. Beautiful 35mm print! 1984, PG-13.

Comics Creator Meetup: Find A Collaborator! - Comics, Participatory Event - 1hr 15min - Paine (2W): This is a casual meetup, allowing comic creators to associate and plan! Come with ideas, business cards, and an open schedule!; Zachary Clemente, Dan Mazur

Papercraft Workshop - Fast Track, Panel - 1hr 15min - Hancock (2W): A piece of paper and some instruction are all you need to create creatures interesting to our younger fans. Origami swans and such are still a lot of fun to make, but there have been a lot of additions to the art of crafting creatures and characters out of paper. For instance, Minecraft aficionados can get into creating their favorite Minecraft characters using Papercraft from http://minecraftpapercraft.com/. Are there any other paper crafts that would appeal to the younger audience?; Guillermo Zeballos

Learn to Knit - Fast Track, Panel - 1hr 15min - Hancock (2W): Learn to knit—we provide everything!; Kate Brick, Nicole Robinson, Aimee Yermish

Improv Theater Games For Kids - Fast Track, Panel - 1hr 15min - Webster (2W): Using exercises inspired by improv theater, New Games, and “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”, we’ll play, pretend, and get random together. You’ll be surprised by how fast you can think and how creative you can be. No acting experience required, only the willingness to be silly.; Emily Simon (m), Lorelei Erisis

In Which the Author Has Run Out of F!?ks to Give - Literature, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 1 (2E): Often, over the course of a long series, it becomes clear that the author has run completely out of f!?ks and is spinning their wheels. You can almost see the departure of the last f!?k the author had to give. Let’s discuss series that continue way past the exhaustion of inspiration.; Shira Lipkin (m), Victoria Janssen, Daniel Miller, Meredith Schwartz, Eric Zuckerman

Science Year in Review - Science, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 2 (2E): Come learn about the greatest happenings in science in 2015 and discuss the ramifications for the future.; Mark L Amidon (m), Pamela Gay, Brian Gray, Jeff Hecht, Nalin Ratnayake

Doctor Who: State of the Doctor 2016 - Media, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 3 (2E): After a shaky start, Peter Capaldi has proven himself an eminently capable Doctor, and Michele Gomez an excellent Master. But Steven Moffat is still an incredibly inconsistent showrunner, and is losing castmember Jenna Coleman. Is Doctor Who back on an upswing? Did we really need the return of River Song? Where do we feel the show is headed. Join us for one of our most popular recurring panels, a look at the state of the BBC’s most famous genre show.; Hildy Silverman (m), Phillip Hallam-Baker, Andy Hicks, Santiago Rivas, Dan Toland

Holy Golden Anniversary, Batman! 50 Campy Years - Media, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 4 (2E): 2016 marks the 50th anniversary of the Batman TV series, a campy show that’s indelibly imprinted on many producers of pop culture today. Some critics (including NPR’s Glen Weldon) suggest all modern Batman interpretations (in the comics and on the screen) are still reacting to this show, but its influence clearly goes beyond just the Batman mythos. We’ll talk about the first great superhero TV show, including everything we loved about it, and all the things that make us cringe.; Keith R. A. DeCandido (m), Michael A. Burstein, Ed Fuqua, Craig Shaw Gardner, Abby Hafer, Mercy E Van Vlack

Chantey Sing [song circle] - Music, Panel - 1hr 15min - Commonwealth (1W): Songs of sailing in all forms, with an emphasis on work songs from the age of sail. Open sing. Fun for all!; Alan Whitbread (m), Jeff Keller, Zoe Madonna

2:45pm Sunday

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back - Trackless events, TV—Movie/Show - 2hr 7min - ArisiaTV: After the rebels have been brutally overpowered by the Empire on their newly established base, Luke Skywalker takes advanced Jedi training with Master Yoda, while his friends are pursued by Darth Vader as part of his plan to capture Luke. 1980, PG

4:00pm Sunday

A Fannish Guide to Boston - Fan Interest, Panel - 1hr 15min - Alcott (3W): Are you new to Boston, and looking for the best fannish places to go and things to do? Have you lived in Boston all your life, but want some new ideas for stuff to try out? Then this panel is for you! Listen to our panel of local experts discuss any and all things fannish to see and do in Boston, from the comic stores with the best back issue and trade paperback selections, to local museums with a nerdy bent that you may have overlooked, and everything in between!; Jaime Garmendia (m), Mehitbel Glenhaber, Daniel Miller, Victoria Queeno, Michael Sprague

Self-Publishing 101: Fiction, Non-Fiction & RPGs - Writing, Panel - 1hr 15min - Bulfinch (3W): Do you have an unpublished manuscript sitting in your drawer? Are your gamer friends encouraging you to kickstart your cool RPG? Are you a tradipub author who just got back the rights to your backlist? Would your non-fiction client manual look awesome as a book instead of photocopied papers? This panel of indie authors, small presses, and RPG gamers will tell you what resources are out there, scams to avoid, and what to expect.; Elizabeth McCoy (m), Constance Burris, Mike Luoma, Resa Nelson

AGoH Demo: Decorating Surfaces - GOH, Panel - 1hr 15min - Douglas (3W): Intended primarily for wood surfaces, but possible to use on anything it will stick to, shellac is a natural finish that uses alcohol as its solvent. It’s also a great carrier/binder for alcohol-based dyes, dry pigments, metal leaf, and a great intermediate coat beneath other more durable finishes like polyurethane. Everything from beautiful jewel-like glazes to opaque drips that look like fired ceramic glazes are possible.; Johnna Y Klukas (m)

Being a Sex-Positive Parent - Communities, Panel - 1hr 15min - Faneuil (3W): You want your kids to be open-minded, tolerant people. You want them to know they can be anybody they want to be and date whoever they want to date. You want to be open with them about your lifestyle... but how much is too much? Are there pitfalls to openly communicating about sexuality with your kids? Where is the balance between too little info and over-sharing? Come share ideas with other parents and discuss how to talk to your kids without squicking them out.; Forest Handford (m), Matt Harmony, Ken Olum, Barbara A Woodward, Aimee Yermish

Everything I Say is a Lie - Writing, Panel - 1hr 15min - Hale (3W): There are several works of fiction, both genre and mainstream, that rely on the unreliable narrator. Used to good effect, this can create an artful twist ending or have the reader second-guessing throughout the whole story. However, how does one create such a narrator? Does the viewpoint have to be first person, or can third person suffice? How do you keep readers following the path you’ve laid out without guessing the real story? A discussion on the making and use of an unreliable narrator.; Ken Schneyer (m), Ken Altabef, Terri Bruce, Kate Nepveu

Pratchett and His Death - Literature, Panel - 1hr 15min - Burroughs (3E): Terry Pratchett, tragically lost to us this year, had a unique relationship with Death. Over the course of his Discworld novels, he created a Death who felt like a friend. Death winds through the books with a sense of comfort, showing us that we should not be afraid, we’re merely starting on a different journey. At this panel, we’ll discuss Death and the other great characters and works of Pratchett.; Christopher Davis (m), Vikki Ciaffone, Max Gladstone, Sharone Horowit-Hendler, A.J. Odasso, Sarah Smith

Impostor Syndrome Workshop—Sunday - Communities, Workshop - 1hr 15min - Independence (3E): Impostor Syndrome: the feeling that you aren’t really qualified for the work you are doing and will be discovered as a fraud. Many women, People of Color, QUILTBAG persons, and others from marginalized groups deal with this feeling, especially when they’ve been socialized to value other’s opinions of their work above their own. This workshop includes practical methods of addressing one’s own Impostor Syndrome as well as suggestions for how to improve one’s community. Limit 15.; Crystal Huff (m)

Super Smash Bros Singles Tournament - Gaming, Scheduled Video Game - 3hr - Carlton (3E): Battle it out as Nintendo’s greatest heroes on the Wii U console.

Firefly, the Board Game - Gaming, Board Game - 3hr - Harbor I (3E): The Firefly Board Game lets you play as the captain of our ship. The goal is simple: find a crew, do the job, win the game. You will be flying across Reaver and Alliance territory, though, so be prepared for anything!; Maya Dinerstein

Art Show Auction Ends - Art & Maker, Participatory Event - 0hr - Harbor III (3E): Come get some of that amazing art for your very own! The art show auction runs from Friday until 4pm Sunday, in a Silent Auction format. Bids can be placed on sheets located right next to the art on display.; Nicholas “phi” Shectman (m)

Songs of Drink [song circle] - Music, Panel - 1hr 15min - Paine (2W): Drinking songs and songs about drink—any sort of drink (booze, tea, water, etc.). Tea will be served.; Jeremy Kessler (m), Kat Weiler, Alan Whitbread

Mask Making - Fast Track, Panel - 1hr 15min - Hancock (2W): Masks make your personality, with costumes or not.; Kris Pelletier

Fun With Card Games - Fast Track, Panel - 1hr 15min - Hancock (2W): Munchkin, Fluxx, Apples to Apples, and more!; Adri, Melina M. Gunnett

Classic Playground Games - Fast Track, Panel - 1hr 15min - Webster (2W): Play some classic playground games with us! Red Light/Green Light, Mama May I, and Tag!

Writing and Racial Identity - Writing, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 1 (2E): How much does an author’s race contribute to what they write? Are certain topics forbidden? Obligatory? Should they be? Join our panelists as they discuss how their own racial experiences shape their work.; Victor Raymond (m), Caren Gussoff, Mark Oshiro, Kiini Ibura Salaam, Calandra Usher

Beauty and the Beast at 25 - Media, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 2 (2E): Disney’s Beauty and the Beast remains the only animated feature to get a Best Picture Oscar nomination during the five-nominee era, and is one of Disney’s modern masterpieces. It’s got gorgeous songs, wonderful animation, and great acting, but also has some incredibly uncomfortable issues revolving around gender roles and abuse. How well has this Disney classic aged, how much has it influenced contemporary animation, and where does it rank amongst Disney films?; Heather Urbanski (m), Hanna Lee Rubin Abramowitz, Daniel M Kimmel, Julia Rios, Rebecca Slitt

Lost in Translation - Anime, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 3 (2E): What things get lost as anime is translated and dubbed for other audiences? While we all may have seen or heard of series being dramatically edited in the ’70s and ’80s (Sailor Moon, for example), to what extent are movies and series still edited to make them more comprehensible to non-Japanese audiences?; Akiko Meigetsu (m), William Frank, Li Izumi, Jon Voisey

Beyond Dice and Hit Points - Gaming, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 4 (2E): The basic game mechanics of D&D—dice, hit points, and experience points—are part of most tabletop games and roleplaying systems. What are some alternative, less well known ways to design a game? What happens when you remove hit points, dice, or even the character sheet? What current gaming systems already work this way?; Erik Amundsen (m), T Christopher Davis, Peter Maranci, Lizzie Stark

John Scalzi Book Signing - GOH, Signing - 1hr 15min - Grand Prefunction (1W): Come get your book or other (reasonable) John Scalzi related paraphernalia signed by our Author Guest of Honor!; John Scalzi

Bouncy Castle - Trackless events, Participatory Event - 1hr 30min - Grand A (1W): Let’s Bounce! Stop by to enjoy a 3-minute bounce in your choice of inflatable castle or inflatable rocket ship. There will be an opportunity to secure your belongings, but please check at the door to get an idea of what costume/outfit pieces may damage the inflatable structure. Each bounce house holds up to 4 adults or 8 children, so bring your friends.

Pride and Prejudice and Zombies Dance - Trackless events, Participatory Event - 2hr - Commonwealth (1W): Join us for a fun afternoon of dancing. We’ll teach easy country dances and waltzes from the time of Jane Austen and perhaps time travel for some “Thriller” moves. Whether you are a Regency dandy or a Regency zombie, you’ll have a great time.; Antonia Pugliese, Barbara M Pugliese

4:15pm Sunday

Quest - Media, Projected Media - 30min - Otis (2W): Roughly based on a Ray Bradbury story, this short subject about a child in a world where people have only a short eight-day lifespan won a special award at Fantafestival in 1984. Visually stunning work from Saul Bass.

5:00pm Sunday

LARP—Mad Science Funding Council - Gaming, LARP - 2hr - Adams (3W): The year 2500 in a far-future steampunk setting: the Galactic Empire is ruled by the preserved brain of Queen Victoria. A small number of players will play council members, and the rest will play a rotating cast of mad scientists and con artists. The council’s decisions may determine the fate of the Galactic Empire. For more information, please go to http://www.aegames.org/larps/originals/privycouncil/; Susan Weiner (m), Nat Budin, Phoebe Roberts

Classic Trailer Park - Media, Projected Media - 1hr 30min - Otis (2W): Everybody’s favorite event! Ninety minutes of trailers for movies you love, movies you hate, and movies you’ve never heard of! Once again we reach into the dumpsters behind the movie theatre for the finest trailers possible, old and new. This is our last year and we’re going to be reshowing some of the ones we screened the first time we did this decades ago.

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi - Trackless events, TV—Movie/Show - 2hr 14min - ArisiaTV: After rescuing Han Solo from the palace of Jabba the Hutt, the rebels attempt to destroy the second Death Star, while Luke struggles to make Vader return from the dark side of the Force. 1983, PG

5:30pm Sunday

Genderqueer and Genderfluid Fen - Communities, Panel - 1hr 15min - Alcott (3W): What does it mean to be genderqueer, genderfluid, or non-binary gender? Many SF/F works discuss gender fluidity, but most rely on magic, advanced technology or alien genetics to make it possible. Given the scarcity of genderqueer protagonists outside of speculative fiction, does SF/F offer genderqueer fen more positive role models, or reflect the same social biases as non-SF/F? And what genderqueer SF/F authors should we be reading?; Victoria Queeno (m), Dash, Cody Mattes, A.J. Odasso, Pablo Miguel Alberto Vazquez

Introduction to Megagames - Gaming, Panel - 1hr 15min - Bulfinch (3W): Maybe you’ve never heard the term before. Maybe you saw the “Shut up and Sit Down” video of an alien themed megagame that went viral a while back. But megagaming is a new style of gaming becoming popular in both Europe and the United States. Part LARP, part board game, and designed for 40–60 players—come learn about what makes megagaming a unique experience and how to get involved with other Boston-area organizations, players, and designers.; Tom Traina (m), Jessi Cameron, Mackenzie Cameron, Rebekah McLaughlin, Don Mitchell

iPhone vs. Android: No Holds Barred - Fan Interest, Panel - 1hr 15min - Douglas (3W): Jedi and Sith. Ringwraths and Wizards. Daffy and Bugs. In the roster of great enemies, surely iPhone and Android have a place of honor. But which is the Dark Side? Which is better? Watch as our balanced panel of advocates for each side reaches a conclusion through enlightened discussion and logic. No, actually, watch them claw through a Battle Royale of cellular dominance. You might even see a Blackberry or Windows phone! But which of those two would be Jar-Jar?; Christopher Davis (m), William Ian Blanton, David D’Antonio, Peter Maranci, Dennis McCunney, Sarah Smith

Lesser Known Tropes v. Women in SF/F - Literature, Panel - 1hr 15min - Faneuil (3W): We’ve had enough of the tropes of woman-as-accessory, sexual assault, and fridging. We debate what makes a Strong Female Character. But there are other tropes that crop up in stories around women characters that deserve discussion, many of which deserve to be retired. This is the panel to talk about these lesser-discussed tropes and what to do with them.; Kiini Ibura Salaam (m), Terri Bruce, Heather Urbanski, Trisha Wooldridge

Worldbuilding with the Soft Sciences - Writing, Panel - 1hr 15min - Hale (3W): Let’s skip past geology and cosmology and go straight to the sciences that study culture: linguistics, psychology, cultural anthropology, and the like. How does knowledge in these areas inform (or laughably fail to inform) speculative fiction’s world building? How can we use insights from these disciplines to build worlds with a realistic diversity in their cultures?; James Meickle (m), John Chu, Alexander Feinman, Felicitas Ivey, Suzanne Reynolds-Alpert

Doom, Gloom, and Despondency [competition] - Music, Participatory Event - 1hr 15min - Burroughs (3E): This is a serious, formal, thematic, judged song contest. Attendees are expected to maintain a solemn aspect (e.g., dark clothes, long face, and soft, respectful speech). In the event of a breach of decorum (e.g., laughter), the offender will be evicted for the duration of the current song—and the singer will receive bonus points! All attendees welcome; contestants should sign up in advance at Program Nexus.; Jeremy Kessler (m), Lynn Feingold, Jeff Keller, Angela Kessler, Lynn Noel

Your Voice: Putting it Out There - Fan Interest, Workshop - 1hr 15min - Independence (3E): Are you considering podcasting, recording an audiobook, or another form of voiceover? Maybe you’re already podcasting and want to “up your game.” A professional voiceover coach, voiceover artist, and audio engineer will answer your questions and help you understand what you need to get started or get better. He’ll discuss the tech-side—microphones, digital recording, sound conditioning, etc. and also the art and business sides—preparation, dos and don’ts, what’s a demo and how you get one.; Bob Kuhn

Dungeonton Abbey (D&D 5E/Downton Abbey) - Gaming, Tabletop RPG - 4hr 30min - Harbor I (3E): Semiranta the Bold, Satrap of the Western March, Champion of Skagerrak, Lady of Penhallow Wood is a mighty heroine. She and her friends of done great deeds. There’s not much she can’t handle. Too bad she’s out of town. Take on the role of her servants as disaster strikes at Penhallow Manor while the Lady of the House is off adventuring. Are the servants up to the task of keeping everything ship-shape and Bristol fashion while they deal with... something... coming out of the woods?; Jacob Evans

Teen Unconference - Communities, Panel - 1hr 15min - Paine (2W): Come join your fellow teens and talk about whatever you want! Drop by the scheduling board on Friday evening between 3pm and midnight, outside Commonwealth Ballroom C, to suggest topics—then look for the schedule posted on the boards, scattered around Arisia, and on social media starting Saturday morning! #arisiateens

NERF Gun War - Fast Track, Participatory Event - 3hr - Webster (2W): Bring your NERF guns and plenty of ammo for an all-out NERF gun battle! Please note that protective eyewear is Mandatory—bring goggles if you have them. A limited number of NERF guns and protective goggles are available for those who don’t own any. Because of safety considerations, please do not bring modified NERF guns.; Oz Breton, Meg McDonald

Why Do We Cheat? - Communities, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 1 (2E): Cheating happens. We break our promises, we play with people and things we’ve promised we won’t, we eat things we know we’ve agreed not to, we booty-call exes we swore never to speak to again. Is it inevitable human frailty? Weakness of will or moral character? What does it say about us as people and about our communities that so many of us cheat so often? Can we make ourselves, our relationships, and our communities stronger by how we deal with cheaters/cheating?; Jonathan Woodward (m), David Larochelle, Emily Nagoski

Star Wars: It’s Back! - Media, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 2 (2E): Star Wars: The Force Awakens dropped only a month before Arisia, and represents the first new big-screen Star Wars movie in more than a decade. After the disappointment of the previous trilogy, how does the current movie hold up? Is J.J. Abrams guiding the trilogy in a direction that gives fans (a new) hope? Does this film offer something both to longtime fans of the franchise and to newcomers? Join as us we talk all things Star Wars, including our hopes for the upcoming movies and TV shows.; Terry Franklin (m), William Frank, Glenn Hauman, Woodrow Hill, Mink Rose, Dan Toland

Horror Manga! - Anime, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 3 (2E): One of the most enduring genres in Manga is horror. From the cartoony grotesques of Hideshi Hino to Kazuo Umezu’s apocalyptic nightmares to the Lovecraft-esque stories of Junji Ito, Horror Manga takes all shapes and sizes. Sit down and listen as our panelists talk about how they stared into this abyss of Japanese culture and survived.; Morgana Santilli (m), Morlock, Michael Toole

Indie Games Growing Pains - Gaming, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 4 (2E): As the indie movement in the gaming industry grows, how will it handle the larger community? What are some of the ways that the movement is diverging or splintering? Our panelists will discuss the possible pitfalls of the community’s next few years.; Maddy Myers (m), Dan Dez, Meg McGinley, Caelyn Sandel, Christopher Sheldon-Dante

6:00pm Sunday

One Punch Man - Anime, Projected Media - 5hr 30min - Griffin (3E): The story takes place in the fictional Japanese metropolis of City Z. The world is full of strange monsters that mysteriously appear and cause disasters. Saitama, the protagonist, is an incredibly powerful hero who can easily defeat the monsters or other villains with a single punch. However, due to his overwhelming strength, Saitama has become bored with his powers and is constantly trying to find stronger opponents who can fight him. (12 episodes and 2 OVAs)

Britain’s Real Monarch - Media, Projected Media - 45min - Revere (2W): TV documentary of a centuries-old claim that Edward IV was illegitimate, born to Cecily, Duchess of York, by an English archer. Therefore the rightful Plantagenet king is now living in Australia. 2004, PG.

6:30pm Sunday

Jupiter Ascending (second showing) - Media, Projected Media - 2hr 7min - Otis (2W): An earthwoman in a dead-end job has a secret that not even she knows, which leads to an extraordinary inheritance and a vast adventure in space. Sure, the plot was cobbled together from the ancient Greeks, but this is a good retelling and it’s visually beautiful. Presented in 35mm Cinemascope. 2015, PG-13.

6:50pm Sunday

Automata - Media, Projected Media - 1hr 50min - Revere (2W): Jacq Vaucan is an insurance agent of ROC robotics corporation who investigates cases of robots violating their primary protocols against altering themselves. What he discovers will have profound consequences for the future of humanity. Starring Antonio Banderas. 2014, R.

7:00pm Sunday

Polyamory: When the Sh*t Hits the Fan - Communities, Panel - 1hr 15min - Alcott (3W): Polyamorous isn’t the bunny slope, and the longer you practice it, the more difficulties you may face. Let’s brainstorm solutions for the real world problems many polyamorous people face.; Alan Wexelblat (m), Matt Harmony, Catt Kingsgrave-Ernstein, Jet Levy, Tikva (raycho)

Evolution of the Super Hero - Comics, Panel - 1hr 15min - Bulfinch (3W): In the beginning, you pretty much only needed to leap high and run fast. Now, super heroes have nuance, pathos, and a whole plethora of useful/painful/complicated powers. This panel will explain where the superhero started, where it’s gone, and how it changed to suit our changing psychological needs.; Alex Jarvis (m), Kevin Cafferty, Ken Gale, Mehitbel Glenhaber, Alisa Kwitney Sheckley

Masculinity and Femininity: Gender in Gaming - Gaming, Panel - 1hr 15min - Douglas (3W): Gaming often presents extreme versions of both gender roles and gender presentation. Female avatars may have highly sexualized bodies or limited clothing options, and many games display maleness in terms of bulk and muscularity. Beyond the lack of variety, these gender presentations provide very little space for queer and non-gender-conforming gamers. This panel will explore how American views on gender roles influence the characters, stories, and material presented in games.; Caelyn Sandel (m), Heather Albano, Brian Liberge, Victor Raymond, Liz Salazar

Star Wars Meetup: Spoilers Allowed - Meet-Ups, Participatory Event - 1hr 15min - Faneuil (3W): How many times did you see the The Force Awakens? Who did you love? What was your favorite character death? Which scene gave you the most feels? How mad are you that Rey doesn’t have more merchandise? Take you conversations about The Force Awakens off of Facebook and bring it to Arisia 2016. Cosplay is highly encouraged.

Pulling the Emotional Strings - Writing, Panel - 1hr 15min - Hale (3W): How do you get your readers to laugh, cry, or turn pale in horror from your printed words? How do you keep readers in suspense for an entire story? What techniques work to evoke empathy/sympathy for the characters so that your readers feel what they feel?; Genevieve Iseult Eldredge (m), Don Chase, B.A. Chepaitis, N.S. Dolkart, Rachel Kenley

Relationship Basics - Communities, Panel - 1hr 15min - Burroughs (3E): Whether you are young or old; monogamous or polyamorous; gay, lesbian, straight, or bi; trans* or cis-gender, the keys to happy, healthy relationships are similar and every so often we could all benefit from a little refresher. What are the secrets to good relationships? Come learn about ways to make your relationship(s) better.; Michelle Driscoll (m), Leo d’Entremont, Amos Meeks, Emily Nagoski

Games w/ Designers: Battleground Fantasy Warfare - Gaming, Board Game - 2hr 45min - Independence (3E): Join game designers Kevin Block-Schwenk and Jaime Garmendia in exploring Battleground, the affordable miniatures wargame using card-based armies. Their expansion army, Wuxing, was released in 2015. New, rival historical factions Alexander the Great and Persia are also available for play.; Kevin Block-Schwenk (m), Jaime Garmendia

Ultra Street Fighter IV Tournament - Gaming, Scheduled Video Game - 2hr - Carlton (3E): The world’s greatest fighting game evolves to a whole new level with Ultra Street Fighter IV on the Xbox 360.

Hansa Teutonica - Gaming, Board Game - 1hr 30min - Harbor I (3E): Hansa Teutonica is a board game with no hidden information and almost no luck. Players create trading routes between cities while carefully balancing the need to control cities against that of improving their in-game abilities.; Mary Olszowka

Pathfinder Society: Valley of the Veiled Flame - Gaming, Tabletop RPG - 4hr 30min - Harbor I (3E): For years a Pathfinder team has surveyed Qadira’s Zho Mountains in an attempt to reconcile its twisting valleys with a series of old maps recovered years ago on the Silken Way. When the team disappears soon after reporting a strange illusory effect in a mountain pass, the Society sends the PCs—funded by an unusual benefactor—to uncover whatever is hidden in those peaks and rescue the agents.; Lisa Neilson

Pathfinder Society: The Cyphermage Dilemma - Gaming, Tabletop RPG - 4hr 30min - Harbor I (3E): In the shadow of the cyclopean Cyphergate that spans Riddleport’s harbor, the PCs find themselves embroiled in a dangerous plot of deception that one could only find in Varisia’s infamous pirate port.; David Neilson

Pathfinder Society: True Dragons of Absalom - Gaming, Tabletop RPG - 4hr 30min - Harbor I (3E): For several years, the Pathfinder Society has enjoyed a mutually beneficial alliance with the Sewer Dragons, the dominant tribe of kobolds living beneath Absalom. When an elite patrol discovers a wounded member of the Society with a desperate message, the Sewer Dragons must quickly intercept an extraordinary threat from seizing their territory—if not Absalom itself! Players portray kobolds as unlikely defenders of the City at the Center of the World using 4th-level pregenerated characters.; Ray Diaz

The Strong Sound [workshop] - Music, Workshop - 1hr 15min - Paine (2W): Sing and be heard without strain. Lead songs with confidence. Learn to sing with a loud, clear voice without harming your throat. Improve your range and increase your vocal stamina. This workshop is an introduction to Anabel’s vocal and centered breathing technique. Helpful for all singers. This workshop is limited to 20 students; attendees should sign up in advance at the Program Nexus.; Anabel Graetz (m)

Remembering Leonard Nimoy - Media, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 1 (2E): Leonard Nimoy, one of the greats, passed away in 2015. Although he remains best known for Star Trek, he had along and varied career, excelling as an an actor and a director, working as a voice actor and a photographer, and hosting documentaries. We’ll look back at his life (even his musical career), and talk about how much Nimoy meant to people both as a man and as a performer.; Keith R. A. DeCandido (m), Daniel Miller, Santiago Rivas, Ken Schneyer, Sonya Taaffe

Surviving Manliness: Detoxifying Masculinity - Literature, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 2 (2E): Harry Dresden, James Bond and the Winchester brothers seem to suffer more from a kind of toxic masculinity than they do from their antagonists. Many characters who suffer from their manliness seem mired in the same mistakes over and over. This panel is about characters who find a healthier path. What stories and characters provide examples we can use to find a different path in a time of changing expectations on all people, regardless of gender expression?; Erik Amundsen (m), William Ian Blanton, Max Gladstone, Daniel José Older, Sarah Weintraub

Feminism: What It Is, What It’s Not - Communities, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 3 (2E): Cheris Kramarae and Paula Treichler said “Feminism is the radical notion that women are people.” But what does that mean? Feminism has had multiple “waves,” meanings, and factions over the years. Does some feminism cross the line from empowerment to exclusion? Let’s discuss the history of feminism, what it means today, what it gets right, what it gets wrong, and where it’s heading next.; Melissa Perreira-Andrews (m), Pamela Gay, Buzz Harris, Rose Hayes, Trisha Wooldridge

Business Costs of Pro Making - Art & Maker, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 4 (2E): Why is that product so expensive? Why, I could make it myself for half that price! Panelists will explain some of the common pitfalls of startups, semi-professional making, and why everything costs as much as it does. They will also discuss some of the things that entrepreneurs most commonly forget to account for when planning their business model.; Scott Lefton (m), Lori Del Genis, Lisa Hertel, Frederic Jennings, Drew Van Zandt

Masquerade Doors Open - Theater, Drama - 1hr - Grand AB (1W): Doors open for seating.

Swing Dance - Trackless events, Participatory Event - 1hr 45min - Commonwealth (1W): Come to learn how to swing dance and stay to enjoy this social dance form, Arisia-style. No partner or previous experience necessary. Lead or follow, it’s up to you!

7:15pm Sunday

Why Man Creates - Trackless events, TV—Movie/Show - 24min - ArisiaTV: Most people know Saul Bass as this genius who created memorable title and credit sequences for major Hollywood pictures (also a number of important corporate logos)—but he also created this marvelous short (about 25 minutes) which asks “Why Man Creates”.

8:00pm Sunday

LARP—All Bets Are Off (Werewolf MET) - Gaming, LARP - 4hr - Adams (3W): Come play a World of Darkness werewolf as you figure out what is going on at the new casino in town. You will be one of a number of new Cliath youngsters coming to aid this Garou Sept in its time of need. Kinfolk have been going missing and there are new players in town. The Elders Council needs your help. Can you prove yourself and have the Galliards sing your tales?; Anna R Bradley (m)

Masquerade - Theater, Drama - 4hr - Grand AB (1W): The 27th annual Arisia Masquerade. Come watch the entrants perform short vignettes to show off their costumes, and see if your pick matches that of the judges.

Masquerade - Trackless events, TV—Live Event - 4hr - ArisiaTV: Watch the Masquerade from the comfort of your hotel room.

8:30pm Sunday

WorldCon in Space! A Sasquan Documentary - Fan Interest, Panel - 1hr 15min - Alcott (3W): Join presenter Eric “in the elevator” Zuckerman as he screens the participatory documentary filmed at Sasquan (WorldCon 2015 in Spokane), created to be sent to the International Space Station for their Astronaut Guest of Honor Kjell Lindgren. Stay after for the Q&A session about the backstory and making of this film!; Eric Zuckerman (m)

The Silent Hand: Hollywood & The Big Two - Comics, Panel - 1hr 15min - Bulfinch (3W): DC Comics is now DC Entertainment, and New York has become Hollywood. Marvels films have taken off, and their lack of control over the X-Men and the Fantastic Four have had ramifications in their lineup and publication history. What effects has Hollywood has on our venerable Big 2 universes?; Ed Fuqua (m), Bob Chipman, Alisa Kwitney Sheckley, Troy Minkowsky, Dan Toland

Worldbuilding for Games - Gaming, Panel - 1hr 15min - Douglas (3W): There’s nothing like running a game in a world of your own creation. The construction of your setting can make or break your campaign. Our experts share their experiences, best practices, and common pitfalls for creating a world that will give your players an experience they’ll never forget.; Jonathan Woodward (m), Mr. Ferguson, Percival, Victor Raymond, Carolyn VanEseltine

Designing Things That Don’t Exist - Art & Maker, Panel - 1hr 15min - Faneuil (3W): We are always trying to depict the alien, but how far do you have to go to be truly out of this world? When you can’t draw from a model, how do you create a believable fantasy creature or technological object? Are there software tools that can help? What artistic techniques help convince the viewer you were there? What in the natural order can you change? Are there rules you should never break?; Catt Kingsgrave-Ernstein (m), Scott Lefton, Max Martelli, Lee Moyer, Nightwing Whitehead

Teen Unconference - Communities, Panel - 1hr 15min - Hale (3W): Come join your fellow teens and talk about whatever you want! Drop by the scheduling board on Friday evening between 3pm and midnight, outside Commonwealth Ballroom C, to suggest topics—then look for the schedule posted on the boards, scattered around Arisia, and on social media starting Saturday morning! #arisiateens

The Hunger Games - Media, Panel - 1hr 15min - Burroughs (3E): With part two of Mockingjay, the big-screen adaptation of The Hunger Games has finished its run. We’ll look back on the series as a whole, evaluating it both as it relates to the books of Suzanne Collins and as a standalone set of films. How has the range of different directors and writers (as well as the casting choices, which have leaned very heavily towards whitewashing the cast) helped shape the franchise, and what affect has the series had on the state of YA filmmaking?; Mary Catelynn Cunningham (m), Randee Dawn, Sarah Smith, Heather Urbanski

Open Singing [song circle] - Music, Panel - 1hr 15min - Paine (2W): Come listen and/or make music in this unthemed song circle. All types of music are welcome. Time permitting, everyone who wishes to lead a song will have at least one opportunity to do so.; Merav Hoffman (m), Alan Whitbread

How We Learn - Science, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 1 (2E): How does the human mind absorb, retain, and recall information? What psychological and biological processes are involved? Does one learning method work for all, or do some learning styles suit certain types of people better?; Susan Weiner (m), Paul Estin, Carl Fink, Sharone Horowit-Hendler, Nalin Ratnayake

The Future of Disability in Literature - Literature, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 2 (2E): ST:TNG was famously critiqued for having a bald captain. “Won’t the cure for baldness be discovered by then?” Roddenberry replied, “By the 24th century, no one will care.” Most SF novels, if they include disabled characters at all, focus on a cure narrative. For the most part, the disabled seem not to exist. Let’s talk about SF with universal access, visible disabled characters, and societies that don’t force a cure and choose instead to accommodate everyone, regardless of disability.; Tegan Mannino (m), Shira Lipkin, JoSelle Vanderhooft, Tanya Washburn

Black Chick Watching - Media, Lecture - 1hr 15min - Marina 3 (2E): A black chick, watching black chicks in media. For fans of black chicks and diversity in general. A rating system evaluating how different media treat black women and girls. The format of the presentation is a multi-media presentation showing good and bad examples. Through audience engagement we have an interactive discussion. One result is that members of other marginalized groups can develop a system of their own. This is a light, fun, and informative presentation.; Amber P. Knight (m)

Photographing Costumes and Conventions - Art & Maker, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 4 (2E): Join our panelists in a discussion of the tips, techniques, and etiquette for doing photography at conventions—whether it’s of people in costume, sellers in the dealer’s room, or just you and your friends. We’ll also cover asking permission when appropriate, and how to review event code of conduct policies regarding photography.; Ken Kingsgrave-Ernstein (m), Michael Meissner, Israel Peskowitz, Alan Wexelblat

8:40pm Sunday

Lupin the Third - Media, Projected Media - 2hr 10min - Revere (2W): Live action anime. Interpol Inspector Zenigata begins a world-wide hunt for the infamous thief Arsene Lupin III. Comedy, Japan, subbed/dubbed. 2014, PG-13.

8:45pm Sunday

K-Pax (second showing) - Media, Projected Media - 2hr - Otis (2W): Prot, a patient in a mental institution, claims to be from another planet, and the more his doctor looks into it, the more it looks like he actually is. Starring Kevin Spacey and Jeff Bridges, Prot’s view of earth is enlightening and he sees humans from a different and better viewpoint. This quiet and understated film will make you think about what it is to be an alien and what it is to be human. Presented in full 35mm Cinemascope. 2001, PG-13.

9:00pm Sunday

Fibbage - Gaming, Scheduled Video Game - 1hr - Carlton (3E): The hilarious bluffing game Fibbage. Players can use provided PS4, or their smartphone.

Techno-Contra Dance - Trackless events, Participatory Event - 2hr - Commonwealth (1W): Contra dancing with out-of-this-world music. Called dances will get beginners dancing along with experienced folks. Come as you are, or dress to the nines.

9:30pm Sunday

NERF Gun War: Young at Heart - Gaming, LARP - 2hr 30min - Webster (2W): Who says NERF guns are just for kids? This year we’re running a full-out, no holds barred NERF war for those whose biological age is 13 earth years or more. Bring your arsenal and plenty of ammo. Note, All weapons, including Nerf Guns, must be checked by The Watch (Security) before the event.

10:00pm Sunday

Home Depot in the Bedroom - Art & Maker, Panel - 1hr 15min - Faneuil (3W): You don’t have to spend a fortune to have an impressive toybox. Home Depot is an adult playground and toystore, if you walk the aisles with an open mind. We’ll discuss tricks, tips, and ideas for your next “home improvement” project. 18+ only.; Scott Lefton (m), Adri, Ken Kingsgrave-Ernstein, Jet Levy

Fan Fic Reading - Writing, Reading - 1hr 15min - Hale (3W): Come listen to our panelists read a selection from their original fanfic works.; Leo d’Entremont, Lee C. Hillman (Gwendolyn Grace)

Who’s on First (Contact): SF/F and Baseball - Fan Interest, Panel - 1hr 15min - Burroughs (3E): Since its creation baseball has enchanted fans and casual acquaintances alike both of science fiction and fantasy and of baseball itself. From Mike Resnick to Ray Bradbury, dozens of fantastic stories and novels have been written about this sport, and baseball remains a favorite source of inspiration for authors and creators of speculative fiction. Come with Arisia and celebrate the Great American Pastime and its connection with science fiction and fantasy past, present and future.; Cecilia Tan (m), Ken Gale, Daniel Miller

Play Games w/ the Designer: Mobile Frame Zero - Gaming, Board Game - 1hr 15min - Independence (3E): Join game designer Joshua Newman in exploring Mobile Frame Zero 002: Intercept Orbit! Intercept Orbit takes the battle between Solar Union, Free Colonies, and Ijad into space! Capital ships and frigates pound each other while carriers sling entire companies of dogfighting mobile frames to capture each other’s ships!; Joshua Newman (m)

Drawful - Gaming, Scheduled Video Game - 1hr - Carlton (3E): The bizarre drawing game Drawful (3–8 players), where you draw right there on your phone, tablet, or use our PS4.

Beautiful Senshi Hearts (Powered b/t Apocalypse) - Gaming, Tabletop RPG - 4hr 30min - Harbor I (3E): A new mahou shoujo (magic girl) tabletop roleplaying game Powered by the Apocalypse. For fans of Sailor Moon, Madoka Magica, and the like.; James Holder

Roll The Dice - Gaming, Tabletop RPG - 1hr 30min - Harbor I (3E): The simplest of all role playing games! All you need is a die, some friends and a wild imagination. Come join in the most random adventure. Will it be silly? Will it be scary? That is completely up to one person: Lady Luck! Every roll of the die could get you closer to the end—of your journey? Of your life? No one knows! Each turn, the player will either take an action or further describe their character. The GM will set up the story…and the rest is between the players and the dice.; Madi Garland

Open Singing [song circle] - Music, Panel - 1hr 15min - Paine (2W): Come listen and/or make music in this unthemed song circle. All types of music are welcome. Time permitting, everyone who wishes to lead a song will have at least one opportunity to do so.; Nat Budin (m), Beth Runnerwolf

Let’s (Actually) Talk About Sex - Communities, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 1 (2E): Most of us learn that our childhood peers were totally misinformed about sex. But a lot of adults don’t have things figured out either! Join sexuality educator Goddess Cecilia and Voula the Vulva, as well as Mark “Does Stuff” Oshiro, who suffered though analyzing both Twilight and the 50 Shades series, as we deconstruct common misunderstandings about human sexuality. Mink Rose, chair of the Arisia 2016 Diversity Committee, will moderate and rant as needed.; Mink Rose (m), Mark Oshiro, Cecilia Villero

Introduction to Power Exchange - Communities, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 2 (2E): TPE, Collars, Contracts, 24/7? Dominance and submission is a huge part of the BDSM world. Giving control to another person, whether it is for the duration of scene, a night, or an entire relationship, can be thrilling and a little terrifying. Come hear experienced kinksters discuss how they engage in power exchange, what makes it fun, and how to negotiate a D/s or M/s relationship. 18+ Only.; Micah Schneider (m), Shana Fuqua, Rachel Kenley, Shelley Marsh

Blurring The Lines: Paganism and Popular Culture - Communities, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 3 (2E): How many have gone looking for the Necronomicon, and what Sandman reader can honestly say they’re not quietly hoping to meet Neil Gaiman’s Death at the end of all things? Are the new gods of popular culture less valid than the gods of ancient myth? This panel will explore popular culture through the eyes of the neo-pagan, offering diverse perspectives on finding power and magic in the archetypes of modern fiction.; Sean Kane (m), Inanna Arthen, Cassandra Lease, Benjamin Newman, Dr. James Prego

Arisia Remembers David Bowie - Media, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 4 (2E): We’re still reeling from the death of David Bowie, a performer whose influence on genre can be found in his music, movies, and fashion sense. Join us for a panel in which we talk about how much he meant, and look at some highlights of his career.; Randee Dawn (m)

10:55pm Sunday

Predestination - Media, Projected Media - 1hr 30min - Revere (2W): Robert A. Heinlein’s film. A time-traveling Temporal Agent on his final assignment must pursue the one criminal that has eluded him throughout time. 2014, R.

11:00pm Sunday

Dirty Movie: Girls of the Night - Media, Projected Media - 1hr 20min - Otis (2W): This timeless political suspense porno film stars Harry Reems as a senator being audited by the IRS, who needs escape from the press and the kind of cheering up that only a party with call girls can provide. Assisted by a captain of industry and the press corps, of course. The thinly-veiled plot is convoluted and silly but the film is mentioned in a Chip Delaney book so there’s a science fiction connection! 18 and older please, ID must be shown at the door.

11:30pm Sunday

Prison School - Anime, Projected Media - 4hr 45min - Griffin (3E): A girls’ school in Tokyo has decided to admit boys. Kiyoshi Fujino is one of these new boys, but he discovers to his shock that he and his four friends are the only male students among 1,000 girls. Even worse, the draconian laws are still in place, which punishes even the most minor infractions with a stay in the school’s prison. A series of accidents causes the boys to receive an ultimatum: either stay a month in the school’s Prison Block or be expelled. (12 episodes, 2015)

Arkham Horror: A Night Of Mayhem - Gaming, Board Game - 4hr 30min - Harbor I (3E): It is the roaring 20s, and while there’s electricity in the air, unnatural storms are brewing as well. Strange things are happening in the small Massachusetts town of Arkham: people have gone missing. The Ancient Ones are stirring… Come join us for an all night of mayhem as we marathon the Arkham Horror board game with select expansions. Drop-in, Drop-out will be available all night until there is no one left standing (or the sun comes up to banish the Ancient One).; Rob Castiello

Roll The Dice - Gaming, Tabletop RPG - 1hr 30min - Harbor I (3E): The simplest of all role playing games! All you need is a die, some friends and a wild imagination. Come join in the most random adventure. Will it be silly? Will it be scary? That is completely up to one person: Lady Luck! Every roll of the die could get you closer to the end—of your journey? Of your life? No one knows! Each turn, the player will either take an action or further describe their character. The GM will set up the story…and the rest is between the players and the dice.

Singing into the Night [song circle] - Music, Panel - 5hr 45min - Paine (2W): Open Singing descends into chaos. Music will continue as long as people are interested.; Benjamin Newman (m), Jeff Keller

A Timey-Wimey Dance - Trackless events, Participatory Event - 6hr - Commonwealth (1W): DJs Dirge and Xero have had a slight malfunction with their T.A.R.D.I.S. and their portal gun is in the shop. Desperate to return to the proper time they’ve hooked the flux capacitor to their DJ rig and are powering up an escape with the best hits of times past. Break out the nostalgia googles because it’s time to party like it’s 1999.; DJ Dirge, DJ Xero

12:15am Monday

Who Framed Roger Rabbit - Trackless events, TV—Movie/Show - 1hr 43min - ArisiaTV: A toon hating detective is a cartoon rabbit’s only hope to prove his innocence when he is accused of murder. 1988, PG

12:30am Monday

The Sticky Fingers of Time - Media, Projected Media - 1hr 20min - Revere (2W): A writer, Tucker Harding, is hired to cover an article on a hydrogen-bomb test in Nevada in 1952. While there, radiation mutates her code/soul, spawning in her the ability to travel through time by force of will. B/W/color. 1997, R.

1:00am Monday

Roll The Dice - Gaming, Tabletop RPG - 1hr 30min - Harbor I (3E): The simplest of all role playing games! All you need is a die, some friends and a wild imagination. Come join in the most random adventure. Will it be silly? Will it be scary? That is completely up to one person: Lady Luck! Every roll of the die could get you closer to the end—of your journey? Of your life? No one knows! Each turn, the player will either take an action or further describe their character. The GM will set up the story…and the rest is between the players and the dice.

1:55am Monday

Bloodsucking Bastards - Media, Projected Media - 1hr 20min - Revere (2W): Office Space meets Shaun of the Dead. Action-packed vampire comedy. 2015, R.

2:00am Monday

Masquerade rerun - Trackless events, TV—Previous Event - 4hr - ArisiaTV: See the masquarade again.

3:15am Monday

Only Lovers Left Alive - Media, Projected Media - 2hr - Revere (2W): A depressed musician reunites with his lover, though their romance—which has already endured several centuries—is disrupted by the arrival of her uncontrollable younger sister. 2013, R.

4:15am Monday

Redline - Anime, Projected Media - 1hr 45min - Griffin (3E): Redline is a science fiction auto racing anime film released in Japan in 2010. The directorial debut feature of Takeshi Koike. The film is set in the distant future, where a man known as JP takes on great risks for the chance of winning the titular underground race.

5:20am Monday

Forbidden Empire - Media, Projected Media - 1hr 50min - Revere (2W): An 18th century English cartographer, Jonathan Green, sets out on a journey to map the uncharted lands of Transylvania, only to discover the dark secrets and dangerous creatures hidden in a cursed, fantastical Ukrainian forest. 2014, PG-13.

6:00am Monday

Kamisama Kiss - Anime, Projected Media - 4hr 45min - Griffin (3E): Nanami meets a strange man hanging from a tree because he is being chased by a dog. She saves Mikage. He gives her his house as a thank you for saving him. When Nanami arrives at Mikage’s home, she is shocked to see that it is a shrine. She learns that Mikage used to be the diety of the shrine and has bestowed upon her his mark so that she may be the new deity. At first Nanami is reluctant, but she works hard in her new position as the Earth Deity. (Season 2, 2015, 12 episodes)

6:15am Monday

The Way Things Go - Trackless events, TV—Movie/Show - 29min - ArisiaTV: Inside a warehouse, a precarious 70–100 feet long structure has been constructed using various items. When this is set in motion, a chain reaction ensues. 1987

7:00am Monday

Classic cartoons - Trackless events, TV—Movie/Show - 2hr - ArisiaTV: Classic Warner Brothers cartoons to start your day

7:10am Monday

The Snow Queen 2 - Media, Projected Media - 1hr 15min - Revere (2W): The Snow Queen casts a curse on her mirror, making people see the worst in themselves. Animation. 2015, G.

8:30am Monday

Thunderbirds Are Go - Media, Projected Media - 45min - Revere (2W): CGI and practical effects revival of the 1960’s Supermarionation. 2015, PG.

Geeky Play Date—Monday Morning - Fast Track, Panel - 1hr 15min - Webster (2W): Looking to meet up with other parents and kids at the con? Geeky Play Date is a casual, drop-in space for you and your children. Kids can bring their favorite toys and make new friends! Parents can do the same! Please note: this is NOT a babysitting service/venue: plan on tending to your children. If you need to leave a Red-Ribbon Fast Track child for a 10am panel, you may do so after 9:45 and checking in with Fast Track staff.; Dawn-Marie Dunn

9:00am Monday

Audience Choice Film - Media, Projected Media - 2hr - Otis (2W): We will run any of the films listed for this weekend. You must arrive at 9:00 in order to cast your vote. Film will begin promptly at 9:15 after setup and preparation.

Queer and Body Positive Yoga - Trackless events, Participatory Event - 50min - Grand CD (1W): Have you felt nervous about yoga because you didn’t feel like you would fit in? All identities, expressions, bodies, sizes and abilities—can experience yoga in a playful, supportive environment. Gentle Yoga focuses on rejuvenating and healing the body. This class is held at a slower pace and covers stretching all areas of the body. No previous yoga experience needed. Wear nonrestrictive comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat, large towel, or blanket to lie on.; Aventurine Yoga

A Day at the Races - Trackless events, TV—Movie/Show - 1hr 49min - ArisiaTV: The Marx Brothers—A veterinarian posing as a doctor, a race-horse owner and his friends struggle to help keep a sanitarium open with the help of a misfit race-horse. 1937.

9:15am Monday

The Little Prince - Media, Projected Media - 1hr 45min - Revere (2W): A little girl lives in a very grown-up world with her mother, who tries to make sure she is prepared for it. Her neighbor The Aviator introduces the girl to an extraordinary world where anything is possible, the world of The Little Prince. Animation, 7.8 IMDB. 2015, PG.

10:00am Monday

Polyamory in Science Fiction - Communities, Panel - 1hr 15min - Alcott (3W): For many of us, our first visions of the possibility of polyamory or ethical non-monogamy came from science fiction of one sort or another. Heinlein is the most common, but many authors explore this topic. Which authors explore it, what are the differences in the different visions, and how does it shape poly in fandom today?; Micah Schneider (m), Jet Levy, Mark W. Richards, Meredith Schwartz

Feats of Memorization - Fan Interest, Panel - 1hr 15min - Bulfinch (3W): There are folks who have memorized pi to a large number of places and the entire script to The Princess Bride. How are such feats accomplished? Why do we see memorization as indicative of other mental abilities? Does memorizing such things really take up space in the brain that could be used for other things?; Daniel Marsh (m), Daniel Miller, Mark “Justin” Waks

Anime 101: My Kid is Watching What? - Anime, Panel - 1hr 15min - Douglas (3W): This panel explores the differences between the many genres of anime. From the simple stuff like explaining Shoujo and Shonen, to what to look for when you want to start showing your kids anime, we will cover the most kid-friendly aspects of the medium.; Richard Ralston (m), Mario “DigiCom” Di Giacomo, Morgana Santilli, John C. Watson

Science Fiction Reading - Writing, Reading - 1hr 15min - Hale (3W): Come listen to our panelists read a selection from their original science fiction works.; John Chu, Nalin Ratnayake, Ken Schneyer, Lawrence M. Schoen

Read All the Things! - Literature, Panel - 1hr 15min - Burroughs (3E): Sure, we have limited reading time, but there are some authors whose works clamor to be read in their entirety! Which authors? Come to this panel and find out! Each panelist will discuss the author whose complete works they deem absolutely essential. Come develop your reading list for the next year!; Genevieve Iseult Eldredge (m), Carl Fink, Elektra Hammond, Walter H. Hunt, Melissa Perreira-Andrews

Pathfinder Society: The Overflow Archives - Gaming, Tabletop RPG - 4hr 30min - Harbor I (3E): Beneath the Grand Lodge of Absalom lie the vaults, a series of storerooms and libraries that contain much of the Society’s findings from the past centuries. Soon after a pair of initiates sneaks into the archive and steals a few items on a dare, the complex inexplicably springs a leak. It is up to the PCs to investigate this strange phenomenon and put a stop to it before thousands of priceless documents are ruined forever.; Lisa Neilson

Pathfinder Society: True Dragons of Absalom - Gaming, Tabletop RPG - 4hr 30min - Harbor I (3E): For several years, the Pathfinder Society has enjoyed a mutually beneficial alliance with the Sewer Dragons, the dominant tribe of kobolds living beneath Absalom. When an elite patrol discovers a wounded member of the Society with a desperate message, the Sewer Dragons must quickly intercept an extraordinary threat from seizing their territory—if not Absalom itself! Players portray kobolds as unlikely defenders of the City at the Center of the World using 4th-level pregenerated characters.; Ray Diaz

D&D Adventurer’s League (5th Edition D&D) - Gaming, Open Gaming - 4hr 30min - Harbor I (3E): Hey Wizard Games is running the D&D Adventurer’s League “Rage of Demons” storyline throughout the con.; Charles Morgridge

MoonQuake Escape - Gaming, Board Game - 1hr 30min - Harbor I (3E): In MoonQuake Escape, get ready to face the challenges of the spinning, changing 3D surface of the doomed prison planet of Zartaclaton. A massive MoonQuake grants you sudden freedom from your captivity, but there’s only one way to Escape—the last rescue rocket, and you need to reach it before the other players. Player interaction focuses on a risk fraught variation of the classic 3-card Monte combined with a thematic “bluffing” mechanic.

Understanding Eras of Historic Dress - Costuming, Panel - 1hr 15min - Paine (2W): There are so many confusing and overlapping terms when it comes to eras of historic dress. What’s the difference between Regency and Directoire? Rococo and Georgian? What would you call the Victorian era in parts of the world not under Queen Victoria’s reign? We’ll break it down for you.; Barbara M Pugliese (m)

Quilting Basics - Fast Track, Panel - 1hr 15min - Hancock (2W): Learn how to take small pieces of fabric and put them together to make a doll-sized blanket or a teddy bear blanket.; Dawn Albright, Kate Brick

What Do You Mean, 10 and Up? - Fast Track, Panel - 3hr - Hancock (2W): Have you been playing board games that say “10 and up” since you were 6? Wish you had? Come play with us. We will teach and play some board games intended for adults but accessible to children with a knack for board gaming. Feel free to bring your own (reasonably short) games.; Adri

Children’s Filk Concert - Fast Track, Panel - 1hr 15min - Webster (2W): Filk! Sing-a-longs! Bring your voice!; Benjamin Newman, Susan Weiner, Alan Whitbread

Swords of Chivalry 3 - Fast Track, Panel - 1hr 15min - Webster (2W): Hands-on swordsmanship lessons for kids. Come use safe foam weapons to learn the skills a knight would have used!; Mr. Ferguson

Mysteries in Games - Gaming, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 1 (2E): Mysteries and investigation stories seem like a perfect fit for gaming, and many of us enjoy finding clues and questioning highly suspicious suspects. Sometimes though, the trail goes cold because of failed dice-rolls and imperfect mechanics. What approaches are RPG systems using to keep the mystery story moving? What should a GM do when the investigation stalls? Panelists will discuss which techniques can create an exciting and satisfying mystery-solving experience.; Lisa J Steele (m), Ed Fuqua, Andrew Kirschbaum, Brian Liberge, Lauren M. Roy

C’mon Grab Your Friends: An Adventure Time Panel - Media, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 2 (2E): Adventure Time is more than just a quirky cartoon. It mixes fantasy tropes, post-apocalyptic horrors, and wacky humor into a series of stories in which seemingly archetypical characters turn out to have amazing depth. We’ll talk about the horrific backstory of the Ice King, Jake and Finn’s wonderful friendship, and Marceline’s complexity. We might delve a bit into the comics, as well, but will mainly focus on the rich TV universe.; James Hailer (m), Yitzy Abramowitz, Reuben Baron, etana

Wearable Electronics - Art & Maker, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 3 (2E): What’s the state of wearable electronics? We’ll talk about some good options for making your own wearable electronics, where to find tips and guides for interesting projects, and how to get started.; Kevin Osborn (m), Percival

Inside Out: Pixar Gets Smart - Media, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 4 (2E): Pixar’s Inside Out was a huge hit, and received rave reviews even by Pixar standards. Part of this love comes from the surprising depth of insight the movie has into what makes people in general—and young girls in particular—experience emotions, and why “negative” emotions like sadness can be absolutely vital. But beyond the insight, it was also a gloriously entertaining movie, and one that we’ll discuss and celebrate on this panel.; Heather Urbanski (m), Forest Handford, Andy Hicks, JoSelle Vanderhooft

Bouncy Castle - Trackless events, Participatory Event - 4hr - Grand A (1W): Let’s Bounce! Stop by to enjoy a 3-minute bounce in your choice of inflatable castle or inflatable rocket ship. There will be an opportunity to secure your belongings, but please check at the door to get an idea of what costume/outfit pieces may damage the inflatable structure. Each bounce house holds up to 4 adults or 8 children, so bring your friends.

Fighting with Swords! - Trackless events, Participatory Event - 1hr 30min - Grand CD (1W): Athena School of Arms presents: the Scottish Broadsword, Medieval Longsword, Sword & Shield, Dagger and other historical fighting styles. Followed immediately by hands-on lessons in either the Longsword or Broadsword. All equipment provided, no experience necessary. Advanced lessons available for students who have already done the basic lesson.; Athena School of Arms (m), Steven Hirsch

10:45am Monday

Overlord - Anime, Projected Media - 5hr 6min - Griffin (3E): The story begins when the protagonist Momonga decides to log out as the game server shuts down, he found himself trapped in the world of Yggdrasil as his in game character, a powerful skeletal wizard. The world continues to change, with non-player characters (NPCs) becoming life-like. Having no parents, friends, or place in society, this ordinary young man Momonga then strives to take over the new world the game has become. (13 episodes, 2015)

10:50am Monday

Hidden Fortress - Trackless events, TV—Movie/Show - 2hr 18min - ArisiaTV: Lured by gold, two greedy peasants escort a man and woman across enemy lines. However, they do not realize that their companions are actually a princess and her general. Just like Star Wars: A New Hope... 1958

11:00am Monday

LARP—Nexus Elements Session 3 - Gaming, LARP - 4hr - Faneuil (3W): Lord Baron Rylan Shin of Ashling announces his engagement to His Lady Astra Carthairen of Ashling. The holy rites will take place in the Lord’s private temple at his newly acquired manor house. The celebration of their great union will take place on the island of Ashling in the grand town of Yestin. All who reside within the Lord’s territory are welcome to pay homage to the couple at this time. Note: all weapons must be checked by The Watch (Security) before the event.; Dori Schendell (m), Bailey Schendell, Kevin Schendell

11:05am Monday

Coming Attractions 2016 - Media, Projected Media - 2hr - Revere (2W): New videos and revivals stretching into 2019 from this Time Line and Alternate Universes.

11:30am Monday

Teen Unconference - Communities, Panel - 1hr 15min - Alcott (3W): Come join your fellow teens and talk about whatever you want! Drop by the scheduling board on Friday evening between 3pm and midnight, outside Commonwealth Ballroom C, to suggest topics—then look for the schedule posted on the boards, scattered around Arisia, and on social media starting Saturday morning! #arisiateens

Kickstart my Art! Kickstarter and Patreon - Comics, Panel - 1hr 15min - Adams (3W): Self-publishing has long been the preferred method for many an independent comics creators, but the advent of crowd funding has forever changed the game in ways no one could have anticipated. Some projects have scored millions of dollars for their creators, while others seem to get lost in the vast sea of the Internet. We’ll discuss the successes, the failures and the how-tos of publishing with these methods.; Glenn Hauman (m), Andrew Kirschbaum, Jet Levy, Joey Peters

If You Like X, You May Like Y (Anime) - Anime, Panel - 1hr 15min - Bulfinch (3W): You may have liked the anime you’ve seen on Adult Swim and you’re hungering for more. We’ll suggest new or unfamiliar titles which might complement the ones you’ve already enjoyed. Come find unexpected gems!; Reuben Baron (m), Melina M. Gunnett, Richard Ralston, Morgana Santilli

Games to Gamers’ Hands: Kickstarter & Patreon - Gaming, Panel - 1hr 15min - Douglas (3W): Crowdfunding and innovative publishing platforms have made it easier to get games into other people’s hands, and Kickstarter and Patreon have certainly helped the boom of the indie developer scene. Join our panel as they discuss the impact and challenges of working in this new paradigm.; Glenn Given (m), Jaime Garmendia, Don Mitchell, Caelyn Sandel

Masquerade Show and Tell - Costuming, Panel - 1hr 15min - Hale (3W): Masquerade staff and judges share their observations on this year’s masquerade. Masquerade participants are invited to bring in their costumes to show them off in a more intimate setting. Audience members may get to see the winners up close and review their documentation as available.; James Hinsey (m), Jill Eastlake, Jennifer Old-d’Entremont, Karen Purcell DVM, Carol Salemi

Humor in Writing - Writing, Panel - 1hr 15min - Burroughs (3E): As the saying goes, “Dying is easy, comedy is hard.” Why is writing humor so difficult? How much is too much or too little? How are different styles of humor conveyed through the writing?; Daniel M Kimmel (m), Vikki Ciaffone, Diane Kenealy, John Scalzi, Lawrence M. Schoen

Impostor Syndrome Workshop—Monday - Communities, Workshop - 1hr 15min - Independence (3E): Impostor Syndrome: the feeling that you aren’t really qualified for the work you are doing and will be discovered as a fraud. Many women, People of Color, QUILTBAG persons, and others from marginalized groups deal with this feeling, especially when they’ve been socialized to value other’s opinions of their work above their own. This workshop includes practical methods of addressing one’s own Impostor Syndrome as well as suggestions for how to improve one’s community. Limit 15.; Crystal Huff (m)

Istanbul - Gaming, Board Game - 1hr 30min - Harbor I (3E): In Istanbul, the game, you’ll lead one Merchant and a group of 4 assistants, racing against your competition to be the first to collect 5 rubies. Beware, it’s not as easy as it sounds! You’ll have to maximize every move to outthink, outwit, and outperform your competitors.; Michael Sharrow

Red Dragon Inn—Tournament - Gaming, Board Game - 3hr - Harbor I (3E): You and your adventuring companions have spent all day slogging through the Dungeon, killing monsters and taking their stuff. Now you’re back in town, healed up, cleaned up, and ready to party at the Red Dragon Inn. Drink, gamble, and roughhouse with your friends. But don’t forget to keep an eye on your Gold. If you run out, you’ll have to spend the night in the stables. Oh… and try not to get too beaten up or drunk. If you black out, your friends will continue the party without you!; Rob Castiello

Agricola - Gaming, Board Game - 3hr - Harbor I (3E): Can you balance planting crops, raising animals, and expanding your home, while still bringing in enough food to fill the stomachs of your growing family? Show off your farming skills in this classic worker placement game. New and experienced players all welcome.; Claire Rojstaczer

Songs of Science [song circle] - Music, Panel - 1hr 15min - Paine (2W): Bring songs about scientific concepts, research, and discoveries. Songs of mad science also welcome.; Susan Weiner (m), Ellen Kranzer, Kat Weiler

Collectible Card Games - Fast Track, Panel - 1hr 15min - Hancock (2W): Duel Masters, Yu-Gi-Oh, Magic: The Gathering, and more. Let’s talk about our favorites and show off our collections!; Micah Schneider

Being the Hero Sucks! - Fan Interest, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 1 (2E): For all that we love our heroes, let’s face it, inside the story it can suck to be the hero. The hero usually goes through hell, doesn’t always get rewarded, often has their reward subverted in some way, not to mention the physical and psychological damage that might occur. So how is it that people in real life can be inspired to do heroic things from all this fictional suckage? Does heroism in real life suck as much as in works of fiction?; Catt Kingsgrave-Ernstein (m), Heather Albano, Timothy Goyette, Felicitas Ivey, Cynthia A Shettle-Meleedy

Speculative Poetry is Awesome - Literature, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 2 (2E): Over the past decade, speculative poetry has increasingly turned toward the mythic, personal, and powerful in subject matter, with venues such as Strange Horizons, Mythic Delirium, Stone Telling, and Liminality showcasing a new generation of poets who’ve redefined what this type of writing can do. Come discuss what’s new and wonderful in the world of speculative poetry!; Julia Rios (m), MJ Cunniff, Gillian Daniels, Shira Lipkin, A.J. Odasso

Race and Identity Issues in SF - Communities, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 3 (2E): Race and identity have been issues in science fiction for about as long as SF itself. From the whitewashing of SF settings to “the black guy dies first” phenomenon to the underrepresentation of minority authors in the genre, there’s a long way to go. What can we do as individuals and as a community to encourage progress?; Victor Raymond (m), Amber P. Knight, Kate Nepveu, Mark Oshiro, Pablo Miguel Alberto Vazquez

Terminator: Is There any Hope for Salvation? - Media, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 4 (2E): Terminator Genisys was not only a (domestic) box-office bomb, it was a critical failure and a mess of a movie. But the franchise doesn’t have to be terrible; we’re only a few years removed from The Sarah Connor Chronicles, which were as well received as anything since the second movie, and there’s clearly still a ton of potential here. What, if anything, can be done to save this former A-list franchise? What went so horribly wrong with the last two films?; Bob Chipman (m), John G. McDaid, Jennifer Pelland, Santiago Rivas

Teen Sword Fighting - Trackless events, Participatory Event - 1hr 30min - Grand CD (1W): Want to learn how to use swords? Too old for Fast Track, but not yet an adult? Come take a full sword class, co-taught by Swords of Chivalry and the Athena School of Arms.; Mr. Ferguson, Swords of Chivalry

12:00pm Monday

Drawful - Gaming, Scheduled Video Game - 1hr - Carlton (3E): The bizarre drawing game Drawful (3–8 players), where you draw right there on your phone, tablet, or use our PS4.

1:00pm Monday

NESFA Reading Circle - Literature, Panel - 1hr 15min - Alcott (3W): The NESFA Reading Group welcomes you to its monthly meeting. January’s book is Agent to the Stars by John Scalzi.

Mosaic MeetUp: PoC & Allies Gathering - Meet-Ups, Participatory Event - 1hr 15min - Adams (3W): People of Color at the con and allies helping us build a better space for diverse faces in fandom, get together for some social and casual conversation time. Recap the convention with friends and maybe brainstorm a bit on how to up our game for next year. (Deep thinking on social action of the future optional but appropriate to MLK’s birthday observance. )

Game Of Thrones: Emmy-Winning Fantasy! - Media, Panel - 1hr 15min - Douglas (3W): In 2015, Game Of Thrones became the first genre show to win an Emmy Award for Best Drama. At the same time, things ranging from the deviations from the novels to the increasingly graphic and awful events taking place on screen have started to create schisms amongst the shows fans. Now that the show has moved past the books, how confident are fans that we aren’t seeing the show jump the shark, even as it’s finally gaining mainstream acceptance? Join us as we discuss the state of Westeros in 2016.; Santiago Rivas (m), Lee C. Hillman (Gwendolyn Grace), Israel Peskowitz, Mark W. Richards

Fantasy Reading - Writing, Reading - 1hr 15min - Hale (3W): Come listen to our panelists read a selection from their original fantasy works.; Terri Bruce, N.S. Dolkart, Greer Gilman, Resa Nelson

Crafting Spirits: Home Brewing and Distilling - Art & Maker, Panel - 1hr 15min - Burroughs (3E): Home brewing and distilling have exploded in popularity in recent years. Come learn the difference between an ale and a lager, or a vodka and a gin. Discuss brewing techniques, trade recipes, and share stories. Sampling must be saved for your hotel room!; Tom Traina (m), Abby Hafer, Felicitas Ivey, Johnna Y Klukas, Antonia Pugliese

Music Track Debrief - Music, Meeting - 1hr 15min - Paine (2W): Come tell us what you did and didn’t like about this year’s music programming, and help us figure out how to make it even better next year!; Jeremy Kessler (m), Jeff Keller

I Hate the Hero - Fan Interest, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 1 (2E): Is there a story with a protagonist that you dislike or maybe is just not likeable. I don’t mean, ‘The heavy is cooler than the hero,’ which is common. I mean you loathe the hero, to the point of rooting for the antagonist just to see them fail. What makes a hero likeable and do they have to be likeable for fans to be interested in the story?; Heather Urbanski (m), Carl Fink, Kim Pinto, Sonya Taaffe

The End of All Things: Sociology and Eschatology - Literature, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 2 (2E): Are you tired of dystopia? Let it burn! We’ll discuss the apocalypse and its plural in Scalzi’s The End of All Things, Jemisin’s The Fifth Season, Stephenson’s Seveneves, and any other time the world has ended recently. What’s the state of the apocalypse in SF these days? How is the end of the world different in the 21st century from previous apocalypses, and what are the new ways in which the world might yet end?; Suzanne Reynolds-Alpert (m), Venetia Charles, Morgan Crooks, Sarah Smith

Disability and Kink - Communities, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 3 (2E): Kinksters come in all types, so how can we modify and accommodate all kinds of play to be accessible? What if your top is physically limited? What do you do when your bottom deals with chronic pain? Let’s talk about all the ways we can modify BDSM to keep it hot and safe for everyone.; Tikva (raycho) (m), etana, Percival, Summer Plum

Gravity Falls - Media, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 4 (2E): Over the last two years, Gravity Falls has moved beyond its initial goof setup and developed an incredibly layered mythology, all while still providing some emotional character development and a pair of genuinely loving siblings whose differences help the plot. Now that the mysteries and threats have increased, how is the show holding up? We’ll discuss our favorite fan theories, the end-of-episode codes, and more.; James Hailer (m), Gillian Daniels, A.J. Odasso, David G. Shaw, Trisha Wooldridge

2:30pm Monday

Shipping Art to a Convention - Art & Maker, Panel - 1hr 15min - Alcott (3W): The panelists will discuss preparing and packing art for shipment to a convention, either in personally carried or commercially shipped situations. How do you protect and insure something that’s really one of a kind?; Megan Lewis (m), Lisa Hertel, Catt Kingsgrave-Ernstein, Johnna Y Klukas

F.A.B.R.I.C Meet-up - Meet-Ups, Participatory Event - 1hr 15min - Adams (3W): An informal craft circle with other fiber arts enthusiasts to learn more about the Fiber Arts Boston Resource and Innovation Center from the founders. We are starting a non profit tool and media library, classroom, and makerspace dedicated to the promotion and preservation of fiber arts. We are looking for permanent space in South Boston in 2016. Ask us questions and let us know what classes, tools, or resources would be most helpful to you! Learn more at fiberartsboston.org

Don’t Quit Your Day Job - Writing, Panel - 1hr 15min - Douglas (3W): Hal Clement, Alice Sheldon (aka James Tiptree Jr), and so many other authors kept working their mundane jobs while writing. What can a day job bring to your art? Should going full time be the goal?; Caren Gussoff (m), Michael A. Burstein, Lauren M. Roy, Gabriel Squailia

Science Fiction Reading - Writing, Panel - 1hr 15min - Hale (3W): Come listen to our panelists read a selection from their science fiction works.; Ctein, Keith R. A. DeCandido

Convention Feedback Monday Session - ConComm, Panel - 1hr 15min - Burroughs (3E): Tell us how to improve Arisia for next year!; Kris “Nchanter” Snyder (m), Tom Traina, Tanya Washburn

Dead Dog Open Filk [song circle] - Music, Panel - 5hr 45min - Paine (2W): One last chance to sing, play, or listen. While nominally a filk session, all sorts of music are welcome.

A Good Cry - Fan Interest, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 1 (2E): What is it about certain works that causes tears to literally flow? Is it beauty or, or something else that opens up the tear ducts? Panelists can discuss the works that move them emotionally and why they are affected so deeply. Of course, mileage will vary, and care should be taken not to belittle or aggrandize anyone’s favourite “weepie” or “tearjerker”.; JeffWarner (m), Terri Bruce, Kim Pinto, Trisha Wooldridge

The Story Within the Story - Literature, Panel - 1hr 15min - Marina 2 (2E): Relatively few SFnal works give narrative the kind of central role within their heroes’ world that it often plays in our own. What works have best created stories within a story, and which are notable for the absence of a literary tradition where you might expect to find one?; Heather Urbanski (m), Elizabeth Birdsall, MJ Cunniff, Greer Gilman, Sonya Taaffe

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