A variety of DJs spin a wide selection of music for your listening and dancing pleasure. The music usually starts around midnight on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and lasts until the last DJ falls over or the morning programming begins.
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Below is information from CONvergence 2023 for your reference.
(This page was not updated for 2024. It happens sometimes with volunteer-run events. If updates to this page are important to you, please contact the CONvergence Board of Directors to let them know!)
CONvergence 2023 Dances & Raves
Thursday
- There is no dance on Thursday this year.
Friday
- 11:30pm – Late: Insomniac’s Delight
Not ready to end the evening yet? We’re here late on Friday to help you get into the groove of things with some groovy tunes to help you get your groove on. The usual suspect DJs along with a special guest or two will help you keep moving into the wee hours. Please see the signage outside our door for complete lineup.
Saturday
- 9:00pm-ish: Masquerade Ball
All dressed up and know where to go? To the Masquerade Ball, of course! We invite you to dress to the nines as we start the evening in the 20’s. We’re going to celebrate the roaring 20’s CONvergence style, with some revamped versions of period songs as well as modern electro swing tunes to keep your feet moving. Whether you’re dressed in your best television, book, anime, or other series cosplay, donning your favorite zoot suit, or just hanging out in what feels comfortable, we’ll make sure you’ve got spark in your soul and melodies to tap your feet to. - 10:30pm – 11:30pm: Theology
Minneapolis-based DJ and producer of club-ready video game remixes Theology brings you along on his mission to combine game remixes, mental health advocacy, and stunning visuals to elevate you to a state of pure geeky bliss. - Really Late: It’s Full of Stars
As the evening progresses, we’ll evolve from sci-fi and video game themed music into hitting the hard stuff for the late night-revelers. Check out our signage outside our door for complete lineup.
See the video signage outside MainStage for additional info and updates to the Dance & Rave schedule.
Things To Keep In Mind
MainStage stays open late to give you a place to get your dance on and burn off some extra energy! While we welcome all, here are a few things to keep in mind that will keep everybody’s experience spaced out and groovy.
- Earplugs are available! The dances can get loud. If you enjoy the atmosphere but are concerned about the volume, please find complimentary earplugs near our main door.
- Hydrate! We promise the air conditioning is turned up as high as it will go. Nevertheless, it can get warm quickly if you dance a lot. MainStage is lucky enough to be one of the places that has a water tap, so you shouldn’t have to go far to quench your thirst. There are also drinking fountains near the escalators. Remember to keep an eye on and re-use your cup if you can.
- Costumes are NOT consent. Make sure to ask before dancing with that awesome Kylo Ren or Leeloo. Remember, some people are more comfortable dancing alone, and that’s okay!
- Please ask before getting on our stage. We have scheduled dancers and performers that will be on stage from time to time and asking people to move around constantly gets awkward for everybody. If nobody is there, feel free to ask us, but please be respectful if the current performer doesn’t want the company.
- Please limit requests. Most of our performers work through the year to prepare their sets for CONvergence. If you don’t like the music right now, remember that most performers play for no longer than an hour and then something different will happen. If you do like the music, make sure you let that performer know!
Questions & Comments
Have questions or comments about dances and raves at CONvergence? Please contact CONvergence MainStage.
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