2019 Parties

Wonderland Tea Party – Room 3114

Come down the rabbit hole once again. Enjoy drinks, snacks, and win prizes.

Friday 6:00pm – 1:00am
Saturday 6:00pm – 1:00am

Night Vale Community Radio Station – Room 3115

A friendly desert community where the sun is hot, the moon is beautiful, and mysterious lights pass overhead while we all pretend to sleep.

Thursday 8:00pm – 1:00am
Friday 7:00pm – 2:00am
Saturday 7:00pm – 2:00am

Paddy’s Pub – Room 3116

The Gang Ruins A Convention. Come join us for drinks, live music, and more. Party hosted by AvidGeek.

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

Bioshock: Rapture Masquerade Ball 1959 – Room 3117

Travel to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean to the city of Rapture. Ring in the new year of 1959 with the top members of Rapture’s High Society. Come experience an unforgettable night!

Friday 6:00pm – 2:00am
Saturday 6:00pm – 2:00am

Salty’s Dream Casino – Room 3118

Come root for your favorite AI battling for supremacy in the world’s premier waifu war simulator, or fight your own battles in one of our many fighting games! We also have booze! Truly the stuff of dreams.

Thursday 8:00pm – 12:00am
Friday 7:00pm – 2:00am
Saturday 7:00pm – 2:00am

The Midnight Society – Room 3119

Last year, we were the ‘US Outpost 31.’ We are rebranding as ‘The Midnight Society’ to reach a wider audience. We are a horror themed party, dedicated to providing a space for people to discuss the genre. This year the Midnight Society Presents: Tales from the Cabin in the Woods.

Thursday 8:00pm – 12:00am
Friday 8:00pm – 2:00am
Saturday 8:00pm – 2:00am

The Continental Hotel (Assassin’s Guild) – Room 3120

Seated in the lap of luxury, this historic establishment offers its comforts and atmosphere to only the most discerning of clientele. This is a place of meeting and professional discourse. As such, no business may be conducted on continental property. All who enter do so as associates and shall meet in peace and civility. Please join us for refreshment, entertainment (Movies & Music), games, and pleasant company. Find information on the Guild’s events, such as the foam sword combat tournament, or perhaps pick up a contract or two. Here at The Continental we are all friends.

Thursday 8:00pm – 12:00am (Or later)
Friday 8:00pm – 1:00am (Or later)
Saturday 8:00pm – 1:00am (Or later)

MacStallions – Room 3121

Head to the Highlands for a quick Fling, or be more traditional with some Rum.. & Juice… & Rum & Juice & Rum and Juice & …..

Thursday 8:00pm – 2:00am
Friday 8:00pm – 2:00am
Saturday 8:00pm – 2:00am

Anime Twin Cities – Room 3122

Come hang out with some of the people that bring you Anime Outpost, Anime Detour and many other anime related events in the Twin Cities. AMV’s, Anime and Games all night long

Thursday 6:00pm – 11:00pm
Friday 6:00pm – 1:00am
Saturday 6:00pm – 1:00am

Anime Fusion – Room 3123

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 – 12:00am
Friday Noon-4:00pm, 6:00pm – 12:00am
Saturday Noon-4:00pm, 6:00pm – 12:00am

The Lillith – Room 4116

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 board games, listen to music, and be merry with a few pirates while they are still in port!

Thursday 02:00pm – 05:00pm, 7:00pm – 11:00pm
Friday 02:00pm – 05:00pm, 7:00pm – 11:00pm
Saturday 02:00pm – 05:00pm, 7:00pm – 11:00pm

Vault 131 – Room 4117

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 7:00pm – 12:00am
Friday 7:00pm – 12:00am
Saturday 7:00pm – 12:00am

The Lodge Room – Room 4118

Come to The Lodge Room where you will be met with three challenges which will send you on three quests. Complete the quests and solve the riddle to gain entry to the inner chamber.

Thursday 7:00pm – 1:00am
Friday 7:00pm – 1:00am
Saturday 7:00pm – 1:00am

Vice City – Room 4119

Vice City is a celebration of old-style video games, and how they stick with us! This is a relaxed, social, and non-elitist atmosphere for game-players of all skill levels. Come play anything from Muscle March to Puzzle Fighter, head down memory lane, and just have fun.†

Thursday 7:00pm – 1:00am
Friday 1:30pm – 5:30pm, 7:00pm – 1:00am
Saturday 1:30pm – 5:30pm, 7:00pm – 1:00am

Junior’s Bar – Room 4120

Junior’s Bar is a RWBY themed party room. Stop in to have a drink, dance, or just hangout with Junior & his henchmen (21+ during evening hours)

Thursday 8:00pm – 12:00am (21+ only)
Friday 1:00pm – 5:00pm (all ages), 8:00pm – 1:00am (21+ only)
Saturday 1:00pm – 5:00pm (maybe)(all ages),8:00pm – 1:00am (21+ only)

Earworm – Room 4121

What’s with this show rebooting with new actors? Is it because the actor had an alcohol problem, or the creators had a new take? Or is it a subversion of society by the illuminati? Or something much worse?
Help us uncover the conspiracy behind this latest reboot.
Earworm: Conspiracy

Thursday 8:00pm – 12:00am
Friday 2:00pm – 4:00pm, 8:00pm – 2:00am
Saturday 2:00pm – 4:00pm, 8:00pm – 2:00am

Rocky Horror Party – Room 4122

Come party with your local Twin Cities Rocky Horror shadow cast and get a drink (alcoholic or non), or a Columbia-level sugar rush on us! Maybe give Eddie’s Teddy (the 2017 CONvergence best drink winner) a try? Meet Rocky Horror characters, take a selfie with our giant googly-eyed penis, learn about our cast, and help yourself to some health literature and safer sex supplies! New for 2019- daytime movie viewings, and an open audition where you can try out if you’d like to join our merry cast of weirdos! Sometimes we’ll even have cake!

Thursday 8:00pm – 12:00am
Friday 2:00pm (“Surprise” movie), 8:00pm – 12:00am
Saturday 2:00pm – 6:00pm “Surprise” movie w/OPEN AUDITIONS, 8:00pm – 12:00am

Supernatural: The Bunker – Room 4123

Family donít end in blood. Come celebrate your favorite brothers, along with their angel and demon sidekicks, and kill a (glass of) yellow-eyed demon, test your hunter skills by naming the sigel, join a round of karaoke, or peruse historic tomes. Tarot readings, a pie eating contest, and a CON-wide hunt will also be offered throughout the weekend. (21+)

Thursday 7:00pm – 11:00pm
Friday 6:00pm – 11:00pm
Saturday 6:00pm – 11:00pm

Mos Icee Cantina – Room 5115

The Cantina is back for another year of family-friendly Icees. See some of your favorite Star Wars characters hanging out in the bar. Also check out the room during select daytime hours for various activities.

Thursday 8:pm – 12:00am
Friday 1:00pm – 5:00pm, 8:00pm – 12:00am
Saturday 1:00pm – 4:00pm, 8:00pm – 1:00am

GPS: Won’t You Be Our Neighbor? – Room 5116

It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood! It’s a beautiful day for a party! Won’t you come craft? Won’t you come snack?

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

Rivendell – Room 5117

Welcome to Rivendell, home of Elrond and Arwen. All are invited to enter this quiet sanctum, enjoy elfin lembas bread and Entwash (cucumber water). Listen to gentle music, and enjoy thoughtful conversation. Let the garden like atmosphere sooth nerves, and restore peace of mind.

Thursday 8:00pm – 1:00am
Friday 1:00pm – 3:00pm (kids party), 8:00pm – 1:00am
Saturday 1:00pm – 3:00pm (Tea with Belladonna), 8:00pm – 1:00am

Ochaya – Room 5118

Ochaya is back after our hiatus last year! Come by for some hot tea, snacks, light gaming, and relaxing atmosphere to break up the party circuit. Have you tried the mugicha?
Thursday 5:00pm – 6:00pm: Ever wanted to travel to Japan? Wonder what it’s like to live in a country with a different language and culture? Alumni of the Japan Exchange Teaching (JET) Programme will talk about their experiences living and working in Japan, as well as what you can do to get a job teaching in Japan.

Thursday 5:00pm-6:00pm, 7:00pm – 12:00am
Friday 7:00pm – 12:00am
Saturday 7:00pm – 12:00am

Fandom Scouts – Room 5119

Fandom Scouts is back to build a blanket fort, roast some marshmallows, and do crafts!

Thursday 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Friday 7:00pm – 1:00am
Saturday Masquerade-2:00am

Kefka’s Barbecue – Room 5120

When your world is destroyed, revenge seems reasonable. Instead, why not join Kefka’s cult for a wholesome barbecue celebrating his reign? Come for food/drinks, music, trivia, games, and a photo-op with Kefka. Just don’t ask him to wait on you for anything. Does he LOOK like a waiter to you?

Thursday 9:00pm – 1:00am
Friday 8:00pm – 1:00am
Saturday 8:00pm – 1:00am
Sunday 10:00am – 1:00pm

USS Nokomis – Room 5121

The USS Nokomis is excited to celebrate its 35th anniversary at CONvergence in 2019. Step aboard the Starship Enterprise as it goes boldly to its new home! Meet USS Nokomis members, share a libation, and celebrate the finest ship in Starfleet!

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

Bubbles & Baubles – Room 5122

Adventure through a fantastical forest to have a drink with goblins and faeries at Bubbles & Baubles. Give us a word of power to get a quest or have a bubbly magic potion brewed by the finest CON magic. See you soon!

Thursday 8:00pm – 1:00am
Friday 8:00pm – 1:00am
Saturday 8:00pm – 1:00am

The Magic School Party Room – Room 5123

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 11:00am – 6:00pm
Friday 11:00am – 6:00pm; 9:00pm – 11:00pm
Saturday 11:00am – 6:00pm, 9:00pm – 11:00pm

The T.A.R.D.I.S. Graveyard – Room 5125

From the story of The Doctor’s Wife comes an experience of ‘The House’ brought to life. With travelers snacks and music from every age, come experience the Doctor’s liquor cabinet. See the patched together bits of destroyed ships chasing the House through the time stream in the Doctor’s stolen T.A.R.D.I.S.

Friday 4:00pm – 2:00am
Saturday 4:00pm – 2:00am

Gaylaxicon 2019 & CONsole Room 2020 – Room 5126

2 great conventions, 1 great party! Roll the dice w/Gaylaxicon, an LGBTQ+ gaming/sci-fi con, for guest info, games, and our signature root beer floats. Tour the TARDIS w/CONsole Room, THE Twin Cities’ Doctor Who con, for “fish fingers and custard,” #whoityourself activities, and a spin at the console!

Friday Noon-2:00pm and 7:00pm – 12:00am
Saturday Noon-2:00pm and 7:00pm – 12:00am

Pinkie’s Party: Friendship Express – Mobile Party

This year, Pinkie Pie is bringing the party to you! All aboard the Friendship Express, everypony, for fun MLP-themed snacks and activities. We look forward to partying with you!

Friday 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Saturday Noon-5:00pm, night hours TBD
Sunday Noon-5:00pm, night hours TBD

Mobile Meme Music Monsters – Mobile Party

a mobile sound system in interesting pop-up spots playing original and found dance remixes of current and classic memes. staffed by monsters, with gifts and trivia

Friday 3 daytime hours, 1 laaaaate night hour
Saturday 3 daytime hours, 1 laaaaate night hour
Sunday 3 daytime hours, 1-2 laaaaate night hours

Mobile Illusion Makeup Studio – Mobile Party

Custom makeup! (By prior appointment) Emergency Makeup repairs!

Friday 4:00pm – 10:00pm
Saturday 4:00pm – 10:00PM
Sunday 4:00pm – 6:00pm

Snack Food Glory Hole – Mobile Party

This is not your father’s glory hole! Get on your knees and join us once again for tasty snacks as we celebrate our 10th year! All are welcome, allergies and dietary preferences will be accommodated. New this year: BRUNCH! Four locations. Check the schedule for hours.

Thursday 10pm-11:30pm. Find us in room 4121 – Earworm
Friday Brunch 10:30am-Noon. Find us in room 4116 – The Lillith
Friday Night 10:00pm-11:30pm. Find us in room 5126 – Gaylaxicon
Saturday 10:00pm-11:30pm. Find us in room 5120 – Kefka’s Barbeque

Bing Bong’s Party Rocket – Mobile Party

Bing Bong, the imaginary friend, is at CONvergence with his Rocket. Ready to share candy, balloon animals (latex), and music. He is also looking for missing core memories, so help him make a game out of it and collect them!

Saturday 8:00am – Noon and 8:00pm – 11:00pm
Sunday 8:00am – Noon and 8:00pm – 11:00pm

House of Toast Mobile Toast Unit – Mobile Party

“We make toast. You eat toast. And there was much rejoicing.”

Friday 11:00pm – 1:00am
Saturday 11:00pm – 1:00am TBA
Sunday 11:00pm – 1:00am TBA