2018 Parties

First Floor

Earworm: Party Like it’s 1999 – Cabana 103

“War is all around us, my mind says prepare to fight / So if I gotta die I’m gonna listen to my body tonight”
Earworm is back to ring in the new millennium (again!) with a dance party of retro hits that won’t leave your head and are bound to keep you distracted from the impending Y2K disaster and the end of the world as we know it!

Thursday 8:00pm – 12:00am
Friday 8:00pm – 2:00am
Saturday 8:00pm – 2:00am
Sunday Not Open

Rocky Horror with Transvestite Soup – Cabana 104

Come party with your local Rocky Horror shadow cast and get a Columbia-level sugar rush or non alcoholic shot on us! Stop by and meet Frank-N-Furter, take a selfie with our giant googly-eyed penis, learn about our cast, and help yourself to some health literature and safer sex supplies! Sometimes we’ll even have cake!

Thursday 8:00pm – 12:00am
Friday 8:00pm – 2:00am
Saturday 8:00pm – 2:00am
Sunday Not Open

The Lillith – Cabana 106

The Lillith has pulled into port and dropped some of it’s booty on the pier so that they may disembark to party hearty with these strange creatures. Stop by to take a picture, drink, play, listen to music, and be merry with a few pirates while they are still in port!

Thursday 7:00pm – 11:00pm
Friday 7:00pm – 11:00pm
Saturday 7:00pm – 11:00pm
Sunday Not Open

Fandom Scouts – Cabana 107

The Fandom Scouts are back to help make Fandom a better, safer, space. Join us in our blanket fort, make yourself some merit badges, do some camp crafts, and eat a s’more with us!

Thursday Not Open
Friday 7:30pm – 12:30am
Saturday 8:00pm – 1:00am
Sunday Not Open

Quick Stop and RST Video – Cabana 108

I assure you we’re open! Join us for a Gatorade, gallon of milk, or the perfect carton of eggs!

Thursday 7:00pm – 12:00am
Friday 8:00pm – 1:00am
Saturday 8:00pm – 1:00am
Sunday Not Open

GPS Artemis Starship Bridge Simulator – Cabana 109

Ever dream of crewing a star ship? Now is your chance to take up a station, fly a ship, talk to alien races, and blow them up.

Thursday 8:00pm – 12:00am
Friday 8:00pm – 12:00am
Saturday 8:00pm – 12:00am
Sunday Not Open

Hero Breakroom: GPS Party Room – Cabana 110

Even heroes need a break! Stop by to relax from a busy day at the Con. We will have a low-key room with crafts, snacks, and drawings for prizes!

Thursday 8:00pm – 12:00am
Friday 8:00pm – 12:00am
Saturday 8:00pm – 12:00am
Sunday TBD

The Last Days of Bag End – Cabana 123

Welcome to Bag End. Do stop in for a nibble of seed cake, a sip of cider, and great conversation. A children’s birthday party for Bilbo will be held at 1pm on Friday (1 adult attendant per child/children, please) and ‘Tea with Belladonna’ will be held from 1pm to 4pm on Saturday DO sign up by the green door in advance.

Thursday 8:00pm – 12:00am
Friday 1:00 – 3:00pm for kids party, 8:00pm – 12:00am
Saturday 1:00 – 3:00pm for Tea with Belladonna, 8:00pm – 12:00am
Sunday Not Open

U.S. Outpost 31 – Cabana 125

A room where horror enthusiasts can come to talk about the genre and watch clips from their favorite films. It’s time CONvergence had a place for horror lovers again!

Thursday 8:00pm – 12:00am
Friday 8:00pm – 2:00am
Saturday 8:00pm – 2:00am
Sunday Not Open

Junior’s Bar – Cabana 126

A RWBY themed party room. Come dance and drink with Junior and his Henchmen at the club.
Open to all ages from 12:00pm to 5:00pm on Friday and Saturday for games and anime
Open to 21+ from 8:00pm to 3:00am on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights.

Thursday 8:00pm – 3:00am
Friday 12:00pm – 5:00pm / 8:00pm – 3:00am
Saturday 12:00pm – 5:00pm / 8:00pm – 3:00am
Sunday Not Open

Pinkie’s PPPParty – Cabana 127

Do you love ponies? Do you love parties? Well, so do we! Come check out Pinkie Pie’s Positively Phenomenal Pony Party (or Pinkie’s PPPParty for short)! Come join us for MLP:FIM themed snacks, drinks, activities, and more! Because nobody throws a party like Pinkie Pie!

Thursday 6:00pm-12:00am
Friday 12:00pm – 5:00pm; 7:00pm – 12:00am
Saturday 10:00am – 5:00pm; 7:00pm – 11:00pm
Sunday 10:00am – 2:00pm

Anime Fusion – Cabana 129

Revisit classic anime and discover new favorites with the convention that spans the ages. Whether you’re just getting into anime or haven’t dusted off those old VHS tapes in years, there’s a place for you at Anime Fusion. Stop in, watch some anime, and let us grill you a cheese!

Thursday 6:00pm to 10pm
Friday 6:00pm to 10pm
Saturday 6:00pm to 10pm
Sunday Not Open

Anime Twin Cities – Cabana 130

We’re gearing up for Anime Detour 2019 “Refuse To Lose” with a tailgate party. Stop by for tailgating snacks and games. Then learn about our monthly social events, clubs, charitable efforts and community partnerships. Detour is only once a year but we’ve got your year round Anime fandom fix.

Thursday 7:00pm – 12:00am
Friday 6:00pm – 12:00am
Saturday 6:00pm – 12:00am
Sunday Not Open

Vault 131 – Cabana 131

Escape the wastelands in our retro-futuristic lounge, complete with refreshing libations and music inspired by our predecessors’ hope for the future and the promises of technology. Don’t miss out on our signature drink: The Atomic Blast

Thursday Not Open
Friday 8:00pm – 12:00am
Saturday 8:00pm – 12:00am
Sunday Not Open

Second Floor

The Lodge Room – Cabanas 203 & 204

A crime has been committed. The clues to solving it lie all around.Can you piece together the puzzle and convict the guilty party? A reward awaits those who can!

Thursday 7:00pm – 1:00am
Friday 7:00pm – 1:00am
Saturday 7:00pm – 1:00am
Sunday Not Open

The Room of Requirement – Cabana 205

To our new guests, welcome, to our old guests, welcome back! Another weekend full of magic awaits you. Step into the Wizarding World and visit Platform 9 ¾ on your way to grab a butterbeer or pumpkin juice. If you’re feeling as courageous as a Gryffindor, take a chance with a potion!

Thursday 7:00pm – 11:00pm
Friday 7:00pm – 11:00pm
Saturday 7:00pm – 11:00pm
Sunday Not Open

Wonderland Tea Party – Cabana 207

Come down the rabbit hole with us again. Enjoy some snacks, watch various renditions of Alice movies, try your luck at our Disc Drop game, and enter our raffle.

Thursday Not Open
Friday 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Saturday 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Sunday Not Open

ShazCon – Cabanas 209 & 210

One room: ShazCon a salon to meet and greet, decorate your badge, enjoy a La Croix and love the con.
Other room: REDACTED With Geeks. There have been some changes and panels removed. Small scale panels like “Birding with Geeks” ask Birdchick about birds or Cheezing with Geeks where you watch your favorite geeks try cheese and give their thoughts about them.

Thursday Not Open
Friday 7:00pm – 11:00pm
Saturday 7:00pm – 11:00pm
Sunday Not Open

Pee Wee’s Playhouse – Cabana 223

Come on in and pull yourself up a chair. Multi media artists Children of Dagon return with a tiki tribute to Pee Wee’s Playhouse.

Thursday 7:00pm – 12:00am
Friday 7:00pm – 12:00am
Saturday 7:00pm – 12:00am
Sunday Not Open

The Magic School Party Room – Cabana 225

Join us for an exploration of the natural world and revel in the nostalgia of our favorite School Bus. Free family-friendly experiments during the day, and scientific discussions over refreshments in the evening. Just don’t be afraid to take chances, make mistakes, and get messy in this party room.

Thursday 6:00pm – 11:00pm
Friday 11:00am – 6:00pm; 9:00pm – 11:00pm
Saturday 11:00am – 6:00pm; 9:00pm – 11:00pm
Sunday Not Open

Rapture Masquerade Ball 1959 – Cabana 226

Travel to the bottom of the Atlantic ocean to experience new years eve 1958 in the underwater city of Rapture.

Thursday 9:00pm – 1:00am
Friday 8:00pm – 1:00am
Saturday 8:00pm – 1:00am
Sunday Not Open

CONsole Room/ConFABulous – Cabanas 227 & 228

The CONsole Room (THE Twin Cities Doctor Who Convention) and ConFABulous (LGBTQ+ gaming relaxacon sponsored by Gaylaxicon Minnesota) party rooms will again feature fun activities for all ages, “fish fingers and custard,” root beer/orange ice cream floats, trivia, gaming, and more!

Thursday Not Open
Friday 7:00pm – 12:00am
Saturday 7:00pm – 12:00am
Sunday Not Open

Bubbles & Baubles – Cabana 230

In the spirit of all things magick, visit Bubbles & Baubles.
Daytime hours will include receiving a bewitched talisman or conversing with our fortune teller for a glimpse into your future.
Nighttime hours will include conversing with our witches and warlocks and being served potions by our most potent enchanters.

Thursday 8:00pm to 12:00am
Friday 12:00pm – 2:00pm, 8:00pm – 12:00am
Saturday 12:00pm – 2:00pm, 8:00pm – 12:00am
Sunday Not Open

Mos Icee Cantina – Cabana 231

Jabba is returning again as host to the Mos Icee Cantina. Stop by for a cold ice or hang out with Jabba on the balcony.

Thursday 8:00pm – 12:00am
Friday 8:00pm – 1:00am
Saturday 8:00pm – 1:00am
Sunday Not Open

Rum & Bass (Just Bass for 2018) – Cabana 232

CONvergence’s hottest mini dance festival is back for another year of floor-shaking madness! Dance the night away, enjoy some non-alcoholic refreshments, win merch enchanted with +1 to Style, and help us make this another con to remember! Party like a nerd!

Thursday 8:00pm – 2:00am
Friday 8:00pm – 2:00am
Saturday 8:00pm – 2:00am
Sunday Not Open