Here's a first stab at a New York Comic-Con Party list for 2019. If you want your event listed, please do get in touch. We run details of both open and private events so that everyone can get a diary for what happens when the convention stops and spreads out across Manhattan… remember, it's not just about Thursday at NYCC – even though a lot of it is.

We added five more events…

Tuesday 1st October

The OFFICIAL Pre-New York Comic Con (NYCC) Party for SOPRANOSCON. SopranosCon is a Sopranos-themed fan convention taking place at the Meadowlands on November 23-24. The official Pre-New York Comic Con (NYCC) party for SopranosCon will feature stars of "The Sopranos" and many more celebrities from the world of television, film, and music in attendance. Red carpet begins at 4:30pm, doors open at 6pm. RSVP.

Wednesday 2nd October

LEVEL UP: The Pop Insider's NYCC Kick-Off Party, Rooftop of Yotel New York, 570 10th Ave, 21+. $35, 7-10pm.

DC Comics Celebration. Invite only for DC Comics creators.

Spoons, Toons & Booze, giant menu of superhero themed cartoon episodes from the 1940s to the early 2000s, cosplay wins NYCC passes, all you can eat cereal bar, specialty cereal-infused cocktails and Cereal Shots, shots of bourbon cream or coffee liqueurs. Nitehawk Cinema, 188 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, 9.45pm.

Thursday 3rd October

Karaoke Kickoff: Anime Fest at NYCC 2019. Japanese Idol Group Dear Kiss will also perform a special set during the night. Cosplay is encouraged, but not required. All ages welcome. Hudson Mercantile, 500 West 36th Street 7-11pm. $10.

SCAD New York Comic Con 2019 Alumni Networking Event, The New York Beer Company, 321 W. 44th Street, 7-9pm.

Funimation + One Piece Experience at Lightbox. Free, open-to-the-public multi-sensory experience celebrating anime with fans. Lightbox, 248 West 37th Street, 8pm-Midnight.

QXT's Open Mic Presents: Cosplay Dance Party, QXT's (Official) 248 Mulberry St, Newark, NJ. $10 for 2. $15 for 1.

COLLECTOR WORLD ORDER NYCC MEET UP, Catered event, with beverages, reserved game area with oversized board games. Mega raffles, door prizes and swag bags, 550 9th Ave, 8.30-11pm. $40.

Mash With Attitude: NYCC Kick-Off, Mashfest, Otakus with Attitude, Tailor Public House, 505 8th Avenue, $5 advance, $10 on door, 9pm-3am.

Ken Lashley NYCC Fanfest, Bucca di Beppo in Times Square, 8pm, $300 SOLD OUT

Comic Con NYC After-Party at Blood Manor, live DJ pumping out the jams and special appearances by the real life Peter Griffin, Bronx Spidey and the Evil Enchantress. 359 Broadway, $20

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NYCC 2019 After Party: Indoor Pool Party, Strip to your Cosplay bathing suit after a long day NYCC, DIP AQUA LOUNGE, 125 W 45th St, 7-11pm.

Comics and Cocktails, a conversation with Actor, Writer, Screenwriter and Producer Chris Jaymes and Author of the new Graphic Novel Sons of Chaos. S0ho House New York, 29-35 9th Avenue. Invite Only.

DC Universe Headquarters – DCU subscribers get brunch, talent meetups, screenings, signings and private events. 447 W. 36th Street – third floor.

Friday 4th October

Metropolis Gallery's new J. Scott Campbell exhibit gallery reception, 36 West 37th Street, 6th Floor, 6-9 pm

Lee Bermejo with Mark Doyle for Batman: Damned, Barnes & Noble Upper West Side, New York, 7-9pm

TWD Whiskey's The Last Bar in the World at NYCC, experience The Walking Dead Universe with Spirits of the Apocalypse. Be amongst the first to try The Walking Dead Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and to take photos with Walkers. Signing with Robert Kirkman 1-2 pm. 23 W 24th St, New York, 11am-6pm. 21+

Wendy's Presents 'Heroes After Dark'. A featured DJ set by Chromeo, and music by DJ Elliot. Enjoy immersive fan interactions, a Wendy's specialty menu, and exclusive cocktails featuring the new Johnnie Walker A Song of Ice and A Song of Fire limited edition whiskies. The event will also benefit charity partner, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Sony Hall, 235 W. 46th Street. 8pm-midnight. RSVP.

One Piece 20th Anniversary Orchestral Concert. The chamber orchestra concert will feature iconic music from the series by Kohei Tanaka, Shiro Hamaguchi, and Shouko Fujibayashi. Mary Flagler Cary Hall of the DiMenna Center for Classical Music. 450 West 37th St. 7.30pm. $20 tickets.

Future Funk City NYCC Afterparty, The Tailor Public House, 505 8th avenue, 8pm – 1.30am. $10 early, $20 on door.

Creator After Con Network's Annual After Con Networking event. bringing together comics creators to connect, collaborate, and discuss their medium. Welcome to Writers, Illustrators, Pencillers, Inkers, Colorists, Letterers, Editors, Publishers, Printers, and all facets of the industry. Discover your next, or first collaborator! Features a portfolio review by Bob Salley of Source Point Press. Twins Pub upstairs – 421 9th Ave, 8 pm

WebToons Private Party, Green RoomCNVS, 635 W 42nd Street, 21+

IGN/Watchmen Party, Classic Car Club Manhattan, props from the show, menu of Watchmen-themed cocktails and appetizers, limited edition Watchmen swag. Free, 21+, 7-10pm

Outlander Fan Meet Up, Vessel at Hudson Yards, 4pm.

LGBTQ+ Official NYCC After Party – LGBT HQ has teamed up to present the exclusive LGBTQ+ Official New York Comic Con After Party. The night will feature drag and burlesque performances, A Cosplay Contest with over $1,000 in prizes, Video Games, Raffle Bags, Surprise Convention Guests & more. Printers Alley, across from Midtown Comics, 215 W 40th St, $10, $15 at door, includes raffle tickets, 21+ 9pm-2am

Arcadia Fest 2019 Brother Jimmy's BBQ 181 Lexington, NYC Everyone Free All Night Check in Downstairs Full Floor of Gaming, 5pm to Midnight

Adam McArthur's First Ever East Coast Super Awesome Boba Meetup. Adam McArthur (Voice of Marco Diaz) is bringing his Super Awesome Boba Meetup to the EastCoast for NYCC. An hour of hangout time with Adam McArthur, A boba drink for each person, location will be released to ticket buyers, $15. 3-4pm.

Geekcaster Presents: Unofficial NYCC Content Creator's Happy Hour Mixer, Troy Liquor Bar, 675 Hudson Street, 6pm-1am, Happy hour until 9pm. Free.

Sonicboombox NYCC 2019 Afterparty, Bowling, Dancing, Cosplay, Swag for first 300, Bowlmor Times Square, 222 West 44th Street 21+, 9pm-3am, $15 advance, two for $20, $30 cash on door.

Otakus With Attitude: NYCC Afterparty -Deweys Pub, 135 w 30th Street, $15 advance, $20 on door (reduced for cosplay)

Rave Of Thrones with Kristian Nairn, Schimanski, 54 N 11th St, Brooklyn,, 21+, 9pm-4.30am.

Cosplay Cruise, with Veronica Rae, Kristen Huey and Ming Chen, Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises, West 42nd Street, Boarding beings at 8pm, Departure is 9pm, return midnight, 19+

Fantastic Beats and Where to Find Them – NYCRavers NYC Comic Con Afterparty, 3 Huge Areas + 20+ Wizard DJs + a multi-level 3 stage recreation of Hogwarts, amazing art , mind-melting visuals, unique vendors, an arcade and tons of wizardly activities, The Tailor Public House, 505 8th Avenue, 8.30pm-4am, $20.

DC Universe Headquarters – DCU subscribers get brunch, talent meetups, screenings, signings and private events. 447 W. 36th Street – third floor.

Saturday 5th October

Creator After Con Network's Annual After Con Networking event. bringing together comics creators to connect, collaborate, and discuss their medium. Welcome to Writers, Illustrators, Pencillers, Inkers, Colorists, Letterers, Editors, Publishers, Printers, and all facets of the industry. Discover your next, or first collaborator. Twins Pub upstairs – 421 9th Ave, 8 pm

Marvel Comics – Talent Celebration. Invite only for Marvel Comics creators

The Wicked + the Divine Wake, Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie DJing. 470 7th Avenue, $10 General Admission, $40 Valhalla access. 21+ 9pm-1am.

Harry Potter Trivia Night, Stone Creek NYC, 140 East 27th Street, 5-6.30pm. Free.

#SaveDaredevil Fandom Without Fear Meetup, Social Drink and Food, 570 10th Avenue, 6-9pm. Free.

Sonicboombox NYCC 2019 Cosplay Dance Party, Spin, 48 E 23rd St, 8pm-2am, $15 advance, two for $20, $30 cash on door.

JVNA: CATCH ME feat. OWA "NYCC Yacht Cruise Boat Party" –, Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge & many more iconic views of NYC, Pier 40 Hornblower Cruises, 353 West St. Boards 9pm, departs 10.30pm, returns 2am. 21+

RTNY NYCC After Party 2019, Carragher's, 228 West 39th Street, 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM. $10 inc first drink.

Mosaic Cos Play Party, Mist Harlem, Event includes cosplay contest with cash prizes $20 but free before 8pm. MIST Harlem, 46 West 116th Street, 8pm-midnight.

Comic Con After-Party with Cosplay A Go-Go, Cutting Room, 44 East 32nd Street 9:30pm – 12.30am, $20

NYCC 2019 Comics & Cocktails Party, In Partnership with the Black Gotham Experience, Blerd City Con, & the New York Cosplay Network we're hosting Comics & Cocktails 2019, Death Ave, 315 10th Avenue, 8:30 – 11:30 pm, $25 for one, $45 for two, inc two drinks per guest.

Funimation Experience @ Lightbox NYC – A multi-sensory experience with motion and still art for One Piece. Giveaways while supplies last. Lightbox ,248 W. 37th St. 8pm-midnight. Free

Geek Girl Brunch – Geek ladies can meet up to talk fandoms, network and just have fun. First attendees get gift bags, all get raffle tickets, tasty treats and custom cocktails. Houndstooth Pub, 520 8th Ave. 7pm-midnight. $10.

Johnnie Walker A Song of Ice and A Song of Fire – Game of Thrones blend tasting pop up, Crossing Arts Galley – 559 West 23rd St, 1 to 7 pm. 21+ RSVP.

NYCC Official Cosplay After Party: Anime Fest 2019 Cosplayers, anime fans, and gamers can enjoy incredible EDM remixes and themes from their favorite series like Overwatch, Legend of Zelda, and Dragon Ball Z. Cosplay is encouraged, but not required. Hudson Mercantile, 500 West 36th Street. $10. 21+. 8pm-midnight,

An Evening in the Pensieve, is a progressive dance party in honor of Mugglenet's 20th anniversary. We will kick off the night with the hottest jams from the year of our founding, progress through the 2000s and 2010s, and close out with the chart-toppers of today. The glamour of the Yule Ball meets the energy of a Quidditch match in a night of cocktails, dancing, and reminiscing. Hard Rock Cafe, 1501 Broadway 21+. 8:30pm. $25

Summoners War Community Event. Free food, drinks, merch and raffle giveaways fromHard Rock Cafe – 1501 Broadway, 2-7pm. Free

DC Universe Headquarters – DCU subscribers get brunch, talent meetups, screenings, signings and private events. 447 W. 36th Street – third floor.

Sunday 6th October

Nerdcore After Party featuring MC Frontalot, Mega Ran & Wordburglar at The Bowery Electric, 327 Bowery, with the NY Debut for Wordburglar's new album, SpaceVerse.

CIB x Mr. Robot Present fsociety Can Release. f society beer release, 4 packs for $18 and screening of the fourth season premiere 2pm, screening starts at 5pm. Coney Island Brewery, 1904 Surf Ave. Free, till 10pm.

All Nerds Night: End of NYCC 2019, Michael's Cosplay, O'Lunney's Times Square Pub, 145 W 45th St, 6pm-late.

Jobber Tears Presents Hell in The Cell Viewing Party, Legends Bar, 6 West 33rd Street, 7-11 pm

NYCC Sunday After Party, $100 COSPLAY CONTEST. Hosted by Pandii Marie Hamilton, Legends Bar, 6 West 33rd Street, Free, $5 advance or $10 on door. 21+

DC Universe Headquarters – DCU subscribers get brunch, talent meetups, screenings, signings and private events. 447 W. 36th Street – third floor.