[UPDATED ON 10/2/17 – CHECK THURS, FRI, SAT, SUN]

Going to New York Comic Con this year? I am and I’m a bit of a party nerd so I was looking for the NYCC nightlife, but there really wasn’t any lists of NYCC 2017 parties or night time events so I decided to compile my own comprehensive list. I tried to find every afterparty, concert, speaker event, performance, and etc happening during NYCC, so enjoy this NYCC 2017 party guide. It took me a lot of browsing through Facebook, Reddit, Eventbrite, Timeout, Bleeding Cool, and the official NYCC site to put it all together.

It’s organized by day with relevant information about each event, prices, descriptions from the promoters, and my own comments about it.

Remember to live it up! Oh, and in case you’re planning on going to SDCC, you should check out our SDCC pro guide too.

If there’s an event I missed or you’re hosting something, feel free to contact me and I’ll add it to the list.

Sorry for interrupting your regularly scheduled programming, but Destroy the Comics now offers sick new shirts + stickers with designs by Bay Area artists! Every purchase helps support our continued writing and the local artists we collaborate with. Shop now!

WEDNESDAY – 10/4

Contents

The Fourth Annual Doctor Who Costume and Trivia Contest What Were They Thinking? The Worst Music Videos of the ’80s Explained Conicon 4.0 Star Wars: Return of the Jedi – In Concert

The Fourth Annual Doctor Who Costume and Trivia Contest

The Way Station, 683 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238

If you’ll be in NYC on Wednesday night and wanna test your Dr. Who knowledge at a Dr. Who bar, why not?

Jelly babies anyone? Now in its fourth year at The Way Station in Brooklyn (the NYC area’s first and best Doctor Who-themed bar), the Doctor Who Costume/Trivia Contest is a celebration of all eras of Who. Hosted by Chris Cummins (Den of Geek, Music Video Book Club, Sci-Fi Explosion) and featuring a universe of prizes and special guests, this event features a contest in which audience members battle it out to see who has the greatest Who trivia knowledge. Then, the costume contest portion of the evening puts your cosplay skills to the test, to see who is the best dressed Doctor, Companion, and Alien from the series. From cosmic fashions to crazy fun trivia questions fit for a Timelord, this one has it all!

What Were They Thinking? The Worst Music Videos of the ’80s Explained

Videology Bar & Cinema, 308 Bedford Ave Brooklyn, NY 11249

It’s cheap and it’s 80’s. Who doesn’t love music from the era of hair metal, Prince, and Michael Jackson? Event is at an independent 50 seat cinema offering full bar service.

In the first decade of MTV, bands sometimes delivered amazing music videos, full of breathtaking visuals and incredible creativity. And sometimes they did not. Not even close. From spectacularly bad choices to some real head-scratching concepts, some 80s music videos were so terrible that they graduate to a level where we must ask, “What were they thinking?” With information straight from interviews with the artists and video directors themselves, Music Video Time Machine’s resident video expert Stephen Pitalo will explain how inexplicable clips by Journey, Diana Ross, and the Jacksons (among others), made it to the small screen.

Conicon 4.0

Con Artist Collective, 119 Ludlow Street, New York, NY 10002

An art gallery party hosted by the Con Artist Collective, a group of emerging artists. I’m assuming it’ll be comic themed, but your guess is as good as mine.

It’s that time of the year again, so grab your cape and colorful spandex and come to the Conicon 4.0 group show. Conicon is a show inspired by comics and the annual NYC Comic-Con convention. The show is a couple of days before the convention, so you’ll have time to geek out at both!

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi – In Concert

New York Philharmonic 10 Lincoln Center, David Geffen Hall, New York, NY 10023

If you’re looking for a fancy night out while watching Star Wars, here’s a renowned orchestra performing the Return of the Jedi score live as you watch the movie. Concerts playing on Wednesday and Thursday.

Luke Skywalker heads a mission to rescue Han Solo from the clutches of Jabba the Hutt, and faces Darth Vader one last time. Experience Return of the Jedi in this World Premiere event featuring the New York Philharmonic performing John Williams’s iconic score live as the complete film is screened.

THURSDAY – 10/5

Contents

Mashfest NYCC Kickoff Party NYCC Comics & Cocktails Reception The 2nd Annual Cosplay Ball *[ADDED on 10/2/17] Ecoin Launch Party [Mr.Robot] TreeHaus Illustrators AfterParty NYCC SCAD Alumni Networking Event *[ADDED on 10/2/17] HRTS Associates-NY Presents: 2017 Comic Con Mixer *[ADDED on 10/2/17] WWE x IGN eSports Showdown *[ADDED on 10/2/17] Middle-earth: Shadow of War Community Meetup *[ADDED on 10/2/17] Nerf Herder Epic Rap Battles of History Star Wars: Return of the Jedi – In Concert Star Trek: The Next 50 Years Uptown Showdown: Flying vs. Invisibility Shipwreck: Jurassic Park Buffy The Vampire Slayer: Two Decades With Feeling – A 20th Anniversary Celebration

Mashfest NYCC Kickoff Party

M1-5 Lounge 52 Walker St

Fighting games and drink specials? Sounds like a good old time if you want to try bodying some fools.

Kicking off NYCC off Mashfest-style with drink specials, fighting games & much more! Hosted by Miss Gidget, Maki Roll, & Meevers Desu SPONSORED BY NSURGO GAMES: Marvel vs Capcom Infinite Tekken 7 Super Smash Brothers 4 Mario Kart 8 Street Fighter V and more! For more game announcements and all updates, please visit the official Facebook event page Must be 21+. Admission: $10 in advance, $15 cash only at door

NYCC Comics & Cocktails Reception

Ovest Pizzoteca by Luzzo’s 513 W 27th St, New York, New York 10001

Looks to be more like a pizza dinner and hang-out with the Women in Comics NYC Collective International group.

We’re hosting our 4th Annual NYCC Comics and Cocktail Reception and Dinner! Stop by and say hello!

The 2nd Annual Cosplay Ball

YOTEL New York, 570 Tenth Avenue, New York, New York 10036

A whole ball dedicated to cosplay and it’s hosted by some big (clickbaity) names in geek media, Kotaku and io9. It’s sponsored by Kraken Rum so I’m wondering if there’ll be some tastings available.

*RSVP only so make sure you enter your info on their website. It was still open when I checked





The time has come for our second annual Cosplay Ball. Come in your Game of Thrones finest or ready for action as your favorite Overwatch champion and enjoy a night of snacks, drinks, and a chances to win some stellar prizes. You bring the character, we’ll bring the party.

Ecoin Launch Party [Mr.Robot]

Terminal 5 610 West 56th Street, New York City, NY 10019

It’s a Mr.Robot experience with stalwart bad guys E Corp throwing an ominous cryptocurrency launch party.

*RSVP admission was closed when I checked, but they will have a standby line at 5pm on the event date at the venue.

EVENING DETAILS KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Join E Corp CEO Phillip Price as he unveils the national launch of Ecoin: A new currency for a new era.

Join E Corp CEO Phillip Price as he unveils the national launch of Ecoin: A new currency for a new era. COCKTAILS, FOOD AND GIVEAWAYS

Toast, taste and take home exclusive gifts.

Join E Corp CEO Phillip Price as he unveils the national launch of Ecoin: A new currency for a new era. LIVE MUSIC

DJ Chris Choyce gets the party started, and the live band will bring the house down.

Join E Corp CEO Phillip Price as he unveils the national launch of Ecoin: A new currency for a new era. PHOTOBOOTH

Strike a pose and make it a night you’ll never forget!

TreeHaus Illustrators AfterParty

Treehaus MiMA 470 West 42nd Street New York, NY 10036

It’s at a fancy food market (expect wine and cheese) and you’ll be hanging out with artists/creatives/performers over live music and art exhibitions. Tickets benefit a depression nonprofit, Freedom Ladder.

The Set NYC presents: TreeHaus Illustrators AfterParty. A NYCC Afterparty event. Connect with artists, performers, illustrators, comic book artists, singers, musicians. An illustration art exhibitions, art sales, & live music. Helping end NYC depression with Freedom Ladder. Located in Times Square, Off Broadway. Featuring: ARTISTS: (more tba)

Ellesaur Arts

Dionisios Kavvadias

Henry August DuRocher

Haejin Park

Dave Libb

Jasjyot Singh Hans

Lady Hearts Studio

Ping He

FU FANG LIVE MUSIC BY (more tba)

8pm Rie Tamuro

9pm Henry August DuRocher

HRTS Associates NY Presents: 2017 Comic Con Mixer

Stitch Bar & Lounge, 247 West 37th Street. New York, NY 10018

Keeping in the vein of me having to look up acronyms, the Hollywood Radio and Television Society Associates of New York are throwing a little mixer event for NYCC. Going by the group’s description, there’ll probably be networking/schmoozing as a backdrop to the socializing so you might want to bring some business cards.

Join us for a social event during this year’s Comic Con! Costumes and friends are welcome! We hope to see you there. ***MEMBERS AND NON MEMBERS WELCOME***

WWE x IGN eSports Showdown

The Garage, 611 West 50th Street, New York, NY 10019

Watch wrestlers not-wrestle each other and instead lay the smack down in some fighting games. Sounds like an entertaining time.

*Sold out at publication time, you might have to try begging a ticket off someone in line

Beginning at 7pm EST, gaming and wrestling fans alike will gather at The Garage, located just blocks from New York Comic-Con, to witness WWE Superstars virtually battle against one another in one of today’s biggest fighting games! The Showdown’s General Manager is no other than New Day’s Xavier Woods, host of WWE’s Up Up Down Down podcast and one-third of the reigning WWE Tag Team Champions. Along side Woods will be IGN’s very own Max Scoville, former IGN’er Greg Miller and “Golden Boy” Alex Mendez. WWE Superstars set to attend are A.J. Styles, Sasha Banks, Cesaro, New Day’s Kofi Kingston, as well as a surprise or two! Doors open at 6pm EST, so please arrive early and remember that a free ticket through Eventbrite is required for entrance. New York Comic-Con badges however are not.

Middle-earth: Shadow of War Community Meetup

Flatiron Hall, 38 West 26th Street, New York, NY 10010

I’ve heard this game was really fun, but I’ve never played it. Free food and drink at this event plus the first 100 get some limited edition junk.

Join Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment & Monolith Productions at New York Comic Con for the Middle-earth: Shadow of War Community Meetup! Come grab some free food and drinks with your fellow Shadow of War fans. The first 100 guests will receive a limited edition gift! Ages 18+, Casual dress code (but come dressed as an Orc if you wish). Limited capacity, so be sure to arrive early.

Nerf Herder

The Bell House 149 7th Street Brooklyn, New York

A geek rock and punk concert? Sounds like an interesting night with the band that did the Buffy theme.

Pioneers of the late 90’s Pop-Punk and Geek Rock movements, Nerf Herder are perhaps best known for their powerful theme to the iconic Joss Whedon TV show, Buffy The Vampire Slayer. Last year the band released its newest full length “Rockingham” and now is returning to the Northeast for the first time in 15 years. Not to be missed!

Epic Rap Battles of History

BB King Blues Club & Grill 237 W 42nd ST NEW YORK, NY

A bit more pricey, but looks to be basically a historical rap concert. And we all know that worked out well for Hamilton.

Pop culture satire, history, and hip hop collide when Epic Rap Battles of History caps off New York Comic Con’s 1st night. With special guests. Premium seating and VIP Meet & Greet add-on packages available. All ages show.

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi – In Concert

New York Philharmonic 10 Lincoln Center, David Geffen Hall, New York, NY 10023

If you’re looking for a fancy night out while watching Star Wars, here’s a renowned orchestra performing the Return of the Jedi score live as you watch the movie. Concerts playing on Wednesday and Thursday.

Luke Skywalker heads a mission to rescue Han Solo from the clutches of Jabba the Hutt, and faces Darth Vader one last time. Experience Return of the Jedi in this World Premiere event featuring the New York Philharmonic performing John Williams’s iconic score live as the complete film is screened.

Star Trek: The Next 50 Years

Hudson Mercantile 500 West 36th St New York, NY 10018

More for a quiet, intimate evening discussing the future of Star Trek. The event takes place in a stylish art studio and gallery. All ages event so bring the family.

Join Mark A. Altman (Free Enterprise, The Librarians) and Edward Gross (Geek Magazine), the authors of the critically acclaimed bestselling two volume series from St. Martin’s Press, The Fifty-Year Mission, along with Access Hollywood’s Scott Mantz, the Mount Rushmore of Treksperts, as they look back at five decades of Star Trek and speculate on where the franchise will boldly go over the next 50 years including the latest news from the set of Star Trek Discovery, the future of the movie franchise as well as why we need Trek today more than ever. From the book Kirkus Reviews hailed as “an absolute must for any Star Trek fan” and Booklist called “breathtaking in scope and depth.” Expect incredible stories, insight and possibly even a surprise guest or two.

Uptown Showdown: Flying vs. Invisibility

Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theatre, 2537 Broadway at 95th Street, New York, NY 10025-6990

If you’re up for a night with 2 comedians debating superpowers then this should be right up your alley. Sounds like a mix of comedy show, improv, and audience discussion.



Which superpower would you choose? Come on, you know you’ve thought about it. On the one hand, imagine how much money you’d save if you could fly for free. On the other, if you’re invisible, you could sneak into movies without having to pay. No doubt every superhero grapples with just such questions. Lucky for us, we have two teams of very opinionated comedians, including Janeane Garofalo (Wet Hot American Summer), Myq Kaplan (Last Comic Standing finalist), Joel Kim Booster (Conan), Akilah Hughes (It’s Akilah, Obviously!), Michael Ian Black (Wet Hot American Summer), and Dana Gould (The Simpsons), who will make the definitive case for whether it’s better to fly too close to the sun, or hide in plain sight. You never know what to expect at this bi-monthly, wacky debate series that brings together two teams of comedians, writers and performers to argue a chosen topic, such as which pet is superior cats or dogs and is it better to be comfortable or fashionable? Debaters will argue these lingering questions, drawing from historical fact and personal-opinion in equal measure, and with plenty of silliness and audience participation. Forget about school reform and health care, these issues, heatedly argued by some of the funniest, smartest, intensely wacky creative thinkers around, are the topics that keep us awake at night….in a good way. Winner decided by the audience. Hosted by Matthew Love.

Shipwreck: Jurassic Park

The Bell House 149 7th Street Brooklyn, New York

Hmm, a live fan fiction competition and reading performance? This could either be really bad or just slightly horrible. Anyway, it might be fun to hear some weird Jurassic Park fanfics read aloud.

Shipwreck, the San Francisco-based literary erotic fan-fiction competition, returns to New York Comic Con on Thursday, October 5.This time, we’ll take on noted theme park-enthusiast and climate change denier Michael Crichton’s seminal work on Dinosaurology, Jurassic Park. Six Great Writers take on six characters from the source material (meaning the book, with apologies to Jeff Goldblum’s abs) and write fanfic that is either salacious, horrific, hilarious, or, hopefully, some combination of the three. All the fics are read aloud to you by our Thespian-In-Residence before the writers are unmasked. You choose the your favorite fic, and the writer is cast off from polite society. Featured writers: Erin Gloria Ryan, Rakesh Satyal, Alana Massey, and last year’s champs Ariana Rebolini & Katie Heaney. All fic read by Dylan Marron (TruTV, Welcome to Night Vale).

Buffy The Vampire Slayer: Two Decades With Feeling – A 20th Anniversary Celebration

Hudson Mercantile 500 West 36th St New York, NY 10018

I think I’ve seen this event running at SDCC too. If you’re a big Buffy fan, you’ll likely enjoy this discussion night. Sounds like there’ll be singing and prizes too.

Join the authors of Tor Books’ Slayers & Vampires, the definitive new oral history of Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Angel, Edward Gross & Mark A. Altman (co-authors of The Fifty-Year Mission), as they re-open the Hellmouth and look back at the secret history of the slayer who saved the world a lot. They reflect on the untold secrets of Buffy The Vampire as well as what the future might hold for Slayage in the 21st century. Also, revisiting the under-appreciated genius of Angel and the Buffy’s that never were in a candid and insightful look back at Sunnydale circa 1997. There may even be singing along the way, some surprises and special giveaways.

FRIDAY – 10/6

Contents

Sonicboombox Friday Afterparty 3rd Annual CEG COSPLAY CRUISE NY Scifi & Fantasy NYCC AfterParty Comic Con Pub Crawl With Brooklyn Defender Comic Booked NYCC After Party! Comic Con Vixens IV: NYCC! Acker & Blacker’s Star Wars: Escape From Vodran Book Release Party Variety Show *[ADDED on 10/2/17] Plan 9 From Outer Space Live Reading Jonathan Coulton and Paul & Storm and “Friends” Star Wars: The Force Awakens – In Concert Stuff To Blow Your Mind Music Video Book Club Stuff You Missed In History Class Live!: Rodolphe Topffer and the First Comic Book An Evening with Mark Hamill

Sonicboombox Friday Afterparty

Bowlmor Times Square 222 W 44th St

I went to the Sonicboombox party last year and it was definitely a great vibe in an awesome venue. You can also get a $25 combo pass for admission to both Sonicboombox parties on Friday and Saturday. They offer free admission offer if you buy a Sonicboombox hat/tee



NYCC’s best parties, five years running! NYCC badge NOT REQUIRED to attend. Our fourth year at Bowlmor Times Square!

Venue takeover — two floors, 90,000 square feet, 50 lanes of free bowling (first come first serve)

Arcade room featuring multiplayer sit-down Mario Kart and more

Free swag from Funimation, Kidrobot & Infinifan (while supplies last)

Drink special from Revolution Brew

Photobooth and more! YOUTUBER MEETUP with D-Piddy, ETC Show and more TBA PHOTOBOOTH SCHEDULE: 9pm-10pm: Becka Noel & Joanna Mari

10pm-11pm: Hendo Art & Maid of Might

LIVE DJs: DJ Aki, Ben Hameen and more

SPONSORED BY: Midtown Comics, Funimation, Kidrobot, Revolution Brew & Infinifan

3rd Annual CEG COSPLAY CRUISE

Circle Line Cruises – Pier 83 Pier 83 New York, NY 10036

Party on a boat! Enjoy some dancing and a cosplay contest onboard while sailing out on the waters of New York City. Cash only bars so get cash before you go.





This is an 18+ cruise. This cruise is aboard the CIRCLE LINE MANHATTAN and will depart from the Circle Line Pier (Pier 83) at 42nd Street and The West Side Highway. 3 Hour Cruise Around Manhattan with DJ and Full Bar!

**Prize for BEST COSTUME and Door Prizes**

NY Scifi & Fantasy NYCC AfterParty

Carraghers Pub & Restaurant (228 W 39th St, New York, NY 10018).

This party hosted by the NY Scifi & Fantasy club is going for a chill vibe with happy hour/$1 off beers until 8pm. They’ll be having a raffle too, with $1 entry tickets.

NYCC is upon us again and NY Scifi & Fantasy is hosting their anual friday night event. Welcome to NY Scifi & Fantasy’s 9th annual NYCC After party! Since everyone enjoyed the chill atomosphere of last year’s party we decided to continue that trend. If you are are you tired of being on your feet and want to just hang with your fellow geeks/nerds this is the party for you.

Comic Con Pub Crawl With Brooklyn Defender

The House of Brews 302 West 51st Street New York, NY 10019

*The pub crawl itself is free, but you can get a $40 wristband to have open bar at all the pub crawl locations from 5-9pm.

Apparently, Brooklyn Defender is the official beer of NYCC and they’ll have food specials/souvenir glasses during the week too.

It’s time for the annual New York Comic Con & that means it’s time to celebrate with Brooklyn Defender IPA – the official beer of NYCC – and a pub crawl. The pub crawl is free to attend. Your ticket gets you an open bar wristband good for all of the featured Brooklyn beers on draft and margaritas you can responsibly drink. If you don’t want the open bar, you can just show up at any stop on the crawl for great drink specials and swag giveaways.

Comic Booked NYCC After Party!

Hudson Station 440 9th Avenue at 35th St, New York, New York 10001

The party is in the basement of Hudson Station, a restaurant and sports bar. Not a lot of info I could find on this one–Comic Booked does comic news and geek coverage. 50 bucks gets you open bar for 3 hours.

Comic Booked will be at New York Comic Con this year. You will be at New York Comic Con this year. What better way to celebrate than to share a few drinks and talk about the industry we all know and love? Join us for great drinks, raffle prizes, food, and conversations! We have reserved the basement of Hudson Station for this special occasion. Wrist bands will be sold at the door for $50, which gets you unlimited beer and drinks for 3 hours and a raffle ticket for our once-in-a-lifetime prizes. Food will be available at additional cost.

Comic Con Vixens IV: NYCC!

City Winery NYC 155 Varick St, New York, New York 10013

If you like watching pretty girls dress up for you in geeky cosplay and performing then you’ll probably like this. Sounds like a mix of burlesque and vaudevillian acts. They’ll be having 8 performers for this show.

COMIC CON VIXENS is back to strut in the night of Gotham City, bringing you one show to rule them all in their fourth epic NYCC spectacular! Get ready for the ride of your life as we celebrate the sexier side of all things pop culture. Starring cosplay queen STELLA CHUU and burlesque’s award-winning meganerd DANGRRR DOLL, this whirlwind showcase fuses circus, cosplay, burlesque and vaudeville to create a visually stunning romp through everyone’s favorite fandoms. Featured onPeople.com, COMIC CON VIXENS’ female-owned and operated team is proud to present a production forged by professional entertainers, and fueled by geekery.

Acker & Blacker’s Star Wars: Escape From Vodran Book Release Party Variety Show

The Bell House, 149 7th Street Brooklyn, NY 11215 United States

A release party for a new Star Wars graphic novel with a host of special guests. Looks like it’ll be more than just talking about the book too.

Music, comedy, variety, outer space stuff, the force and it will all be canon! Come celebrate the release of Acker & Blacker’s (from Thrilling Adventure Hour and Maximum Fun’s Dead Pilots Society) new Star Wars graphic novel. Featuring special guests: Paul and Storm

Jonathan Coulton

Jean Grae

Hal Lublin

Mark Gagliardi

Janina Gavankar

And more!

Plan 9 From Outer Space Live Reading

Littlefield 635 Sackett St Brooklyn, NY

It’s got Adam Savage! And that guy with the unmistakable grating voice, Gilbert Gottfried. They say the movie they’ll be performing is the worst of all time, but does it beat The Room?

A live, stage reading of Ed Wood’s misfired masterpiece, PLAN 9 FROM OUTER SPACE! Widely hailed as the worst movie of all time. Find out why! with Dana Gould, Janet Varney, Gilbert Gottfried, John Hodgman, Adam Savage, Michael Ian Black, Jean Grae and Ennis Emser! It’s funny! It’s scary! Actually,.

Jonathan Coulton and Paul & Storm and “Friends”

The Bell House 149 7th Street Brooklyn, New York

Haven’t heard of them, but apparently “JoCo” is known for his geeky songs. This one is a bit early in the evening, at 7pm and sounds like there will be performance/discussion as well as music.

Join Jonathan Coulton, Paul & Storm and surprise guests for a night of music, hilarity and general nerdery.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens – In Concert

New York Philharmonic 10 Lincoln Center, David Geffen Hall, New York, NY 10023

Another fancy night out at the symphony, but with the new Star Wars being screened and a famous orchestra performing the live score. Plays on both Friday and Saturday.

30 years after the defeat of the Empire, a new threat has risen. The Resistance and unlikely heroes are the galaxy’s only hope at thwarting a new reign of evil. Don’t miss the World Premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, with the full forces of the New York Philharmonic performing John Williams’s Oscar-nominated score live to the complete, acclaimed film.

Stuff To Blow Your Mind

Hudson Mercantile 500 West 36th St New York, NY 10018

Get scienced up with some science podcasters talking about science stuff. Not so much a party party, more like a discussion party.

With another season of “Stranger Things” just around the corner, the Stuff to Blow Your Mind podcast explores the mind-rending science and pseudoscience behind government psychic research, sensory deprivation tanks, interdimensional travel and the real-life researcher lurking behind the fictional Dr. Brenner. Join hosts Robert, Joe and Christian as they take your scientific understanding of reality deep into the upsidedown.

Music Video Book Club

Rock Bar 185 Christopher St. New York, NY 10014

Comedian panel watches a bunch of music videos that might be amazing or terrible, then share their reactions. Sounds both musical and comedic.

Four guests. 10 music videos. No survivors. Music Video Book Club is a comedy/video event in which host Chris Cummins (Den of Geek, Sci-Fi Explosion) and his panel of comedians and music experts watch a number of music videos from the amazing to the awful and share their opinions. The catch? The panel will only know half of the videos they will see ahead of time in order to form detailed opinions on what they’ve seen. The remaining videos will come as a complete shock to the panel, and Cummins has plumbed the sometimes demented and depraved depths of videodom to highlight some of the craziest clips ever made. What results will be an evening of musical madness that is best described as the bastard offspring of Mystery Science Theater 3000 and TRL Live.

Stuff You Missed In History Class Live!: Rodolphe Topffer and the First Comic Book

Hudson Mercantile 500 West 36th St New York, NY 10018

Learn some comic related history (including the first comic book ever) in what looks to be a fact-filled spoken performance.

Long before there were comic-book superheroes, a Swiss teacher, journalist and art critic was drawing entertaining doodles for friends. As he developed his sketches into satirical stories told over the course of multiple captioned images, he inadvertently invented the first sequential art comics in the Western world. Join Stuff You Missed in History Class to find out how bad eyesight, Goethe and the culture of early 19th-century Europe all played a part in giving rise to a medium that today is a massive entertainment industry.

An Evening with Mark Hamill

Hammerstein Ballroom at the Manhattan Center 311 W 34th St New York, NY 10001

It’s kind of shitty that you have to pay for what is basically a Mark Hamill panel, but oh well. If you get the $1500 tickets you get guaranteed autographs and pictures with Hamill himself.

New York Comic Con is proud to present a once in a lifetime event, “An Evening With Mark Hamill” on Saturday, October 7, 2017 at the Hammerstein Theater. Join us as Mark Hamill talks about his life, his loves, his (Joker) laughs, and about his experiences as two different iconic characters in pop culture history.

SATURDAY – 10/7

Contents

NYCC Carnie After Party 5th Annual Sonicboombox NYCC Cosplay Dance Party Toonami vs Adult Swim NYCC 2017 After Party Sexy Nerds Comic Con House Party! Super Smashed Bros VI: A New York Comic Con 2017 Afterparty RoosterTeethNY NYCC After Party Fan Girls Night Out NYCC After Party Snikt: The 6th Annual Geeks Out NYCC After-Party Fugitive Toys & Funko NYCC Party *[ADDED on 10/2/17] American Gods at Stitch Bar *[ADDED on 10/2/17] Star Wars: The Force Awakens – In Concert Nerd Is The New Black (All-Star Comedy Showcase)

NYCC Carnie After Party

Connolly’s Pub & Restaurant 14 E 47th St, New York, New York 10017

Carnival theme apparently. I believe the people behind this had some different party last year, but they’re joining forces with other groups this year. Regardless, belly dancing is a pretty unique entertainment offering. This party looks great for getting your dance on too.

? Gaimova & ?‍♀️ Perez Play bring a new twist to NYCC this year this time with a carnival spin! Music by Some Hispanic Guy spinning Top 40s: Reggaeton, Hip-Hop, Dance, House and more Featured Cosplay Host: Dangrrr Doll Belly Dance Performance by Amara Dance ? Belly Dancing

? Live DJ Music

? $100 Cosplay contest

? DanceFloor Must be 21+ to attend. You do not need an NYCC ticket to attend

5th Annual Sonicboombox NYCC Cosplay Dance Party

Slake 251 W 30th St

$30 if you wait to buy at the door so buy online ahead of time. They also offer a $25 combo pass for both Friday and Saturday Sonicboombox parties. Free entry if you buy some of their gear. The group throws good parties so expect some fun times. I’m sure the 2 floor venue, 4 bars, and cosplay theme will help with that too.

NYCC’s best parties, five years running! NYCC badge NOT REQUIRED to attend. The return of NYCC’s most lit party

Venue takeover — two floors, 4 bars

Two separate dance floors with different music/djs

Photobooth and more! FEATURED COSPLAYERS: Stella Chuu, Lua Stardust, Erica Fett, Byndo Gehk, Zombie Bit Me

LIVE DJs: Bisda, Funk Drubius, SANiTY, Soba, and more

SPONSORED BY Funimation & Infinfan PHOTOBOOTH SCHEDULE: 9pm-10pm: Lua & Erica

10pm-11pm: Stella & Byndo

11pm-12pm: Zombie Bit Me

Toonami vs Adult Swim NYCC 2017 After Party

5th&Mad 7 East 36th Street New York, NY 10016

This looks to be pretty lit-diculous with a lot of things going on–video game stations, go go dancers, a happy hour discount, special guests, multiple DJ’s, and more!

We have Special guest voice actress Erika Harlacher!

Voice Actress who has voiced “Ann Takamaki” from Persona 5, “Kyoko Kirigiri” from Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair, “Elizabeth Liones” The Seven Deadly Sins! She has also voiced characters from Dragon Ball Super, God Eater, Hunter x Hunter, Toradora, Kill la Kill, Love Live! School Idol Project and more! ————————————————–

Senpai’s DJ:

DJ KaGroosiv

Professor X

Parallax (Jorge A Orozco Luis Torres)

DJ Lil Buddy Go-Go dancing by E.LethalKit

————————————————–

Feature Cosplayers: FionaNova

Yuki Crissy

Stardust Megu

Littlestarwing cosplay

Cutiepiesensei Cosplay

————————————————–

FREE TO PLAY VIDEO GAMES: 1) Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite (PS4)

2) Guilty gear xrd rev 2 (PS4)

3) Injustice 2 (PS4)

4) Tekken 7 (PS4)

5) Street Fighter V (PS4)

6) Super Smash Bros (Wii)

Sexy Nerds Comic Con House Party!

Jack Doyle’s 240 West 35th Street New York, NY 10001

Cheap drinks, unpretentious vibe, and a free gift with entry eh? Looks like they’ll have a costume contest too. This looks like the perfect party nerd poppin’ off point.

Kids get your headgear: it’s a Comic Con House Party! Come party with Sexy Nerds this New York Comic Con Weekend! No VIP, no bottle service, just video games, dancing, and snacks! FREE GIFT BAGS on your way out the door, but wait–there’s more! $4 Jungle Juice! Booty bass and classic jams all night long! Costume Contest and Parade…

Super Smashed Bros VI: A New York Comic Con 2017 Afterparty

Somewhere in Manhattan (Near Grand Central Station) 7 Room Venue TBA New York, NY 10018

A Super Smash Bros themed rave? Interesting idea Hans. If you want to get all up in those LED lights and rave out/get physical, here’s the palce. The promoters say they’ll be announcing the venue the week of NYCC, but it has 7 rooms apparently so it should be pretty big. They’ll also have an arcade, live art, a Smash tournament, and a million pretty lights.

On October 7th, 2017 NYCRavers and Nocturnal Events present the 6th installment of our Annual NYC Comic Con afterparty : Super Smashed Bros! We’ve pulled out all the cucaws this year securing a 7 room dream venue just 10 minutes from NYCC via train and we’re theming every single room! With over 30 djs and 20 visual artists on board its sure to be the best smashed bros yet! Don’t sleep on this once in a ravetime experience! Custom built LED Castle Stage by NYCRavers

3D Projection Mapping and Visuals by Sounds So Sweet

Live Painting by Kyle May, ShadowCasters and Serenity Sommers

Cosplay Fetish Performance by Raven Marie

Festival Grade Sound by Nocturnal Events inc..

Kirbys Fluffy Cloud Lounge by Lonni Moone

Zelda Burlesque Performance by Shorty Rock ? (Please lol)

UV Forest Lycra Deco by Oraculum

Vinyl Fantasy Highwind Airship Deco by Gvbrielle

Our 6th Annual Super Smash Bros Tournament with $100 Cash Prize Hosted by Eric KitCoon Rosa

Free Play Video Game Arcade Zone Hosted by Jaime Lassalle wirh help from Christian Caliente‘s son…. Full Game List TBA!

Smashed Bros Art Gallery featuring themed art from…

Zoë Rae Stratton , 2k Industries , Pixxie Haxx, Shadow Casters Crew and More On The Way!



RoosterTeethNY NYCC After Party

Blarney Stone 410 8th Avenue New York, NY 10001

Rooster Teeth produces a bunch of podcasts, shows, vlogs, etc in case you were wondering what Rooster Teeth is. Because I definitely was. Nicely enough, the tickets come with a drink. The party itself is held upstairs in an Irish pub.

This year’s RTNY NYCC After Party will be held Saturday night at the Blarney Stone same as last year, which is walking distance to The Javitz Center and just 2 blocks away from Penn Station. Come hang out with the RT community, have a few drinks, order some food, and just mingle with some friends, old and new. We may even have some special guests.. *wink wink*

Fan Girls Night Out NYCC After Party

SOCIAL BAR AND LOUNGE 795 8th Ave, New York, NY 10019

Despite the name, it’s an event for anyone to attend. Should be a general hoppin’ time with several activities planned for the night.

With New York Comic Con comes the best after-party there is – the fourth annual Fan Girls’ Night Out! We’re hosting all of Gotham’s geeks – women, men, transgender, gender fluid and non-binary – for a night of fun and firewater with: Amazing raffle prizes

Nonstop musical bangers

Happy hour + Custom Cocktails

Cosplay Contest

Geeky Trivia

Private lounge

And more!!

Snikt: The 6th Annual Geeks Out NYCC After-Party

Rockbar NYC 185 Christopher St, New York, New York 10014

An LGBT friendly NYCC after party featuring face painting, cosplay, and a DJ named after an Indian dish. I never understood how ‘snikt’ was Wolverine’s claw sound effect.

Geeks unite! SNIKT: The 6th annual Geeks OUT unofficial New York Comic Con after-party returns! Featuring DJ Tikka Masala keeping you dancing through the night. Free Face painting by Lee Quinn, cosplay, and more! $5 suggested donation at the door.

Fugitive Toys & Funko NYCC Party

A Time Square Hotel, TBA 1-2 days before event

This is probably the most exclusive party (in the sense of requirements to attend) since it’s basically only open to people on the Funko Funatic forums. They did release a batch of tickets for public sale, but as of publication time it looks sold out. Maybe they’ll release some more? Attendees do get a goodie bag with their entry.

*$140 for nonmembers of the Funko Funatic forums

Greetings all, We are proud to announce that we (in conjunction with Funko) will once again be throwing a party during NYCC. *DISCLAIMER* If you are in this for free stuff, you will not have fun. If you are seeking “value” for this party, you will not get it. If you are looking to make a profit reselling items from this party, good luck because it will not be worth it. Details: Location: Time Square Hotel (Walking distance from Javits) Date: Saturday, October 8, 2017 (Evening) Cost: $125 per sign up on this forum (Includes Dinner, fun, and a gift bag) Public sales will be at $140 a person at a future date. Payment is due September 18, 2017 12:00PM PST. It’ll be a night of fun and games, so don’t be stranger and don’t be shy. Participation is encouraged. You will have 100 times more fun! This is geared towards Funatics on this forum so we will not be able to do a +1 this year. There will be an opportunity for public sales at a future date if you wanted to bring a significant other or friend. The community has grown and we want to ensure we get as many of them in as possible. To qualify and sign up, you will need to have at least 200 posts on this forum as of today. You may not sign up for someone else. They must log in and post for themselves. Photo ID and ticket will be checked upon entering. Please only sign up if you intend to go. Please note the payment due date. There will be no refunds. If the list does not fill by the end of Friday, we will allow anyone on this forum to sign up regardless of number of posts.

American Gods at Stitch Bar

Stitch Bar & Lounge, 247 W 37th St, New York, NY 10018

Free No Website Available

No real description or info on this I could find, just that there’ll be special guests. I’m assuming it’s a launch party for American Gods’ release on DVD, Blu-Ray, and digital HD.

American Gods on DVD, Blu-Ray, and Digital HD at Stitch Bar Saturday, October 7, 2017 after the convention floor closes at 7:00pm with Special Guests. This event is 21+

Star Wars: The Force Awakens – In Concert

New York Philharmonic 10 Lincoln Center, David Geffen Hall, New York, NY 10023

Another fancy night out at the symphony, but with the new Star Wars being screened and a famous orchestra performing the score live. Plays on both Friday and Saturday.

30 years after the defeat of the Empire, a new threat has risen. The Resistance and unlikely heroes are the galaxy’s only hope at thwarting a new reign of evil. Don’t miss the World Premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, with the full forces of the New York Philharmonic performing John Williams’s Oscar-nominated score live to the complete, acclaimed film.

Nerd Is The New Black (All-Star Comedy Showcase)

QED 27-16 23rd Avenue Astoria, NY 11105

*Buy with promo code NERD for $3 off the ticket price.

I don’t know if this comedy show will actually have anything to do with NYCC since it’s a regular running show, but it has the word ‘nerd’ in the title so sure, why not?

Charles McBee (Laughs on FOX & Gotham Comedy Live AXS TV) Brings smart, edgy and hilarious stand up comedy live to Q.E.D Astoria. The comedians featured on this show headline clubs and colleges all over the country and are also featured on MTV, VH1, NBC’s Last Comic Standing and Saturday Night Live. Whether its a date night or a fun night out, you won’t find a better show at a better deal! The lineup features*:

Host Khalid Rahmaan – Caroline’s On Broadway

Teresa DeGaetano – Impractical Jokers

Troy Alan – FOX’s Laughs

Drew Dowdey – Brooklyn Comedy Festival

Akash Bhasin – Gotham Comedy Club

SUNDAY – 10/8

Contents

All Nerds Night: End of NYCC 2017! WWE Hell In A Cell Viewing Party NYCC Afterparty *[ADDED on 10/2/17] X-Files NYCC 2017 Super Fan Event Fundraiser with Mitch Pileggi We Got This Live!

All Nerds Night: End of NYCC 2017!

O’Lunney’s Times Square Pub 145 W 45th St, New York, New York 10036

Looks more like a low key meetup at a bar hosted than a rager. So basically just go grab a beer with some other nerds.

All Nerds Night! Star Trek AND Star Wars. Whovians, Hogwarts, Ghostbusters and superheroes! Celebrate the end of NYCC by unwinding with fellow nerds!

WWE Hell In A Cell Viewing Party NYCC Afterparty

Legends Bar, 6 West 33rd Street New York, NY 10001

Watch some WWE Hell in a Cell at a bar with drink and food specials. No cover, but you have to order at least $25 of drinks/food.

WWE HELL IN A CELL VIEWING PARTY

at LEGENDS BAR, 6 West 33rd Street, NYC 10001

DRINK & FOOD SPECIALS ARE AVAILABLE

NO COVER w/purchase of food/drinks ($25 min per person)

HELL IN A CELL will be shown with FULL Audio, beginning with the Pre-Show Kick Off.

MAKE YOUR TABLE RESERVATIONS NOW!

Doors open at 6 pm, Reservations guarantee your table until 6:45 pm.

After that, tables are on a first come, first serve basis.

X-Files NYCC 2017 Super Fan Event Fundraiser with Mitch Pileggi

Broadway Comedy Club 318 West 53rd Street New York, NY 10019

An X-Files fan fundraising event for No Kid Hungry with an X-Files alumni and an X-files themed sketch/musical show.

Confirmed Special Guests: Mitch Pileggi (Walter Skinner)

Proceeds from ticket sales to be donated to NO KID HUNGRY @nokidhungry

Hosted by Walt Frasier with Dita “HB” Asmoro

In addition to contributing to the Duchovniacs website and activities, Walt Frasier is a professional actor/comic with a career including TV, Theater and over 5000 professional comedy shows in Times Square and touring Nationwide.

With Mini Interactive Improv show – LMAO by EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH

Similar to WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY, the cast of EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH delivers original scenes and songs based on audience suggestions and participation. So with this crowd you can assume some X-files Themes Songs and Sketches…

We Got This Live!

Hudson Mercantile 500 West 36th St New York, NY 10018

A live recording of a podcast called Maximum Fun–I hope it lives up to its moniker. It’s going to be a debate with Jonathan Coulton and the podcast hosts about what the greatest game show of all time is. All ages event.

We Got This with Mark and Hal is returning to NYCC for the third consecutive year, recording a live episode of their popular Maximum Fun podcast in which they settle the topics you never knew you cared so much about, like whether ketchup belongs on hot dogs, what the best classic board game is, Star Wars vs Star Trek, and the best Batman of all time! Mark Gagliardi & Hal Lublin (Drunk History, Venture Bros, Welcome to Night Vale, The Thrilling Adventure Hour) will be joined by a very special guest as they tackle another of the most important debates of all time!

Afterword

Remember to drink water boys and girls.

If I got any info wrong, feel free to send me a correction. And if you know any other parties not listed here, let me know so I can update the list.

I’ll catch you out there on the party scene.

GOING TO COMIC CON? Read our Advanced Guide to SDCC with 30 Comic Con Pro Tips to maximize your fun and minimize lameness! Read SDCC Guide Now