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12:00pm – 6:00pm | Exhibitor Hall
EXHIBITOR HALL
Comic books, graphic novels, toys, magazines, cards, artwork, games, apparel, cosplay, guest artists and celebrity guests– they can all be found in the exhibitor hall! It’s truly the hub for nerdy commerce!
12:00pm – 6:00pm | Exhibitor Hall
STAR SIGNING AND PHOTO OPS
Want to meet your favorite celebrity? Head over to Star Signing to meet media guests from all of your favorite fandoms! Autograph and photo-op sales are cash only, so be sure to visit an ATM first!
12:00pm – 12:00am | Ballroom A
THE GAME CAVE
More fun than your mom’s basement! Armada Games is proud to offer nearly 8,000 square feet of board games, card gaming, tabletop gaming, RPG’s, Werewolf, and more from morning ‘til midnight.
12:00pm – 12:00am | Rm. 3
THE GRID: ELECTRONIC GAMING ARENA
Enter the arena and battle it out in pick-up tournaments, fighting games, and shooters. From SMASH 4 to Halo, our free game library is yours for the taking! Join us on “The Grid, hosted by Gamerz Vault!
12:00pm – 7:00pm | Rm. 17
LEAGUE OF LITTLE LEGENDS KIDS ZONE
Enjoying the convention with children? Bring them to the League of Little Legends Kids Zone! This area is for families with children age 10 and under who are looking for fun (and free!) crafts and activities to enrich their child’s convention experience.
12:00pm – 10:00pm | Rm. 22
WAY OF THE SWORD
Calling all adventurers! Come spar with foam weapons, learn the basics of combat, and everything you need to know to begin foam sword fighting! Free play, lessons, and tournaments ensue!
12:30pm – 2:30pm | Rm. 7
STEVE “THE DUDE” RUDE DOCUMENTARY SCREENING
Steve “The Dude” Rude, an artist best known as the co-creator of Nexus, can be an elusive and confusing subject, even to dedicated fans of the man’s work. Very arguably one of the greatest comic book artists living today, “The Dude” has never assumed the “star” status afforded many of his 80’s contemporaries like Paul Gulacy, Dave Stevens, and Matt Wagner. Rude is the subject of this new documentary that chronicles his life and his decision to leave comics to become a fine artist.
12:30pm – 1:30pm | Rm. 10
WHOSE LANE IS IT ANYWAY?
The game where everyone’s a noob and the kills don’t matter! This League of Legends-themed improv show will provide high quality comedy, or at least some low-brow humor, straight from Summoner’s Rift. Seats are on a fill or feed basis.
12:30pm | Rm. 18
TAMPA QUEST SCAVENGER HUNT
Calling all adventurers! Form your party and set off on a photo scavenger hunt against other competing parties! The first group to complete their quest will win $100!
1:00pm – 4:00pm | Rm. 1
COSPLAY PHOTOSHOOTS WITH JUDE S-R PHOTOGRAPHY
Capture the hard work and amazing results of your awesome cosplay with a walk-in photoshoot where you call the shots, and Jude takes the shots! All you have to do is show up in your cosplay, ready to go, and Jude will make you look amazing while immortalizing your hard work. Prepare to bring home a one-of-a-kind professional cosplay picture that will leave you and your friends in awe!
1:00pm – 2:20pm | Rm. 5
IMPROV 101
Have you ever watched “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” and wanted to learn how to do improv comedy? Now’s your chance! Part one of a three day learning workshop, come practice the basic skills of improvisation through games and easy scenes.
1:00pm – 8:00pm | Rm. 23
TAMPA BAY COMIC CON FILM FESTIVAL
Celebrate the art of filmmaking at Tampa Bay Comic Con’s inaugural film festival! Make your voice count, and vote for the films that you think are worthy of the following awards: Best Comedy, Best Narrative, Most Shocking, Best VFX, Spirit Of Comic Con, and Audience Choice!
1:30pm – 2:30pm | Rm. 13
GEEKAPELLA CONCERT
Geekapella is Orlando’s only geeky a cappella group! Do you like Star Wars, Harry Potter, anime, or just enjoy nerd culture? You’ll find all this and more in their repertoire!
1:30pm – 2:20pm | Rm. 20
VAMPIRES: STILL… FOREVER
Vampires’ long-lived metaphorical use in popular culture necessitates an analysis of their visual tenacity and symbolism, particularly in comics, graphic novels, movies, and fan art. Therefore, let’s talk about multiple levels of “what’s up with vampires,” particularly in modern images.
1:30pm – 2:20pm | Rm. 24
CONVENTION PREPAREDNESS FOR COSPLAYERS
Wing harness chafing you? Make-up running all over the place? Prosthetic falling off? Get help with how to deal with last minute costume malfunctions, eating in costume, and posing for eternity. From what to consider before you decide to wear platform boots for 8 hours to that ever essential Con Survival Kit, we’ll talk about how to prepare yourself for a fun convention experience.
2:00pm – 2:50pm | Ballroom C | Lineup For This Panel Begins At 1:00pm In Ballroom B
“… AND YET HERE I STAND.” – IAIN GLEN Q&A
Listen as Ser Jorah regales you with his stories of Westeros and his never-ending ability to dodge George R. R. Martin’s axe in Game Of Thrones.
2:30pm – 4:30pm | Rm. 10 | Sign Up At The Poetry Vending Machine Before 2:15pm
THE SPOKEN NERD HAIKU D’ETAT! – BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE POETRY VENDING MACHINE
Who doesn’t enjoy the ancient short form of poetry known as haiku, the best thing to come out of Japan since Godzilla and Pocky? Share your best haiku on any nerdy topic from Game of Thrones to Neil deGrasse Tyson in this head-to-head format. The sign-up list is open to all. First 8 names drawn get to compete and perform. 8 poets enter, only one gets to leave the arena as the Haiku Samurai Champion of The Tampa Comic Con! You MUST have 25 – 40 nerdy haiku on deck in order to walk out as the winner of this event! See you there! Sign up at The Poetry Vending Machine (outside of exhibitor hall).
2:30pm – 3:20pm | Rm. 18
THE DOCTOR THROUGH THE AGES
Join the Palm Harbor Doctor Who Club as we travel through time to relive some of the greatest moments of Doctor Who! From the First to the Twelfth every regeneration has made this wonderful show what it is today. Come share your favorite moments with us!
2:30pm – 3:20pm | Rm. 20
BUT WOULDN’T YOU RATHER…?
This fun and hilarious event brings three good friends together to discuss wild and outlandish hypothetical situations with an excited audience. Crowd participation is not only accepted, but encouraged!
2:30pm – 3:50pm | Rm. 24
SATURDAY MORNING CARTOONS: THE INTERACTIVE PANEL
There was a time when waking up on a Saturday morning meant cereal, the living room floor and CARTOONS! Join your host, Marc, as he reminds you of what we left behind as we got older. From Josie and the Pussycats to Space Ghost, Jonny Quest and The Herculoids, Wacky Races and He-Man. Marc has a Way-Back Machine and he knows how to use it.
3:00pm – 4:00pm | Rm. 5
LIVE MODEL DRAWING
Sit in for a drawing session with the alluring Janna Von War-Bear as she models in cosplay!
3:00pm – 3:50pm | Rm. 7
THIS IS THE DRAGONWAGON
Hear about an artist who’s given up his home, vehicle, and most belongings to travel the world on foot, pulling a wagon with what few possessions he has left, to follow his passion for art. Complete with unexpected adventures and struggles as a traveling artist! Then ask for details with a Q&A.
3:30pm – 4:20pm | Ballroom C | Lineup For This Panel Begins At 2:30pm In Ballroom B
ANIMÉHAMEHA! – ANIME VOICE ACTOR Q&A
Chat with anime voice superstars Janet Varney, Christine Cabanos, and Christopher Sabat about the time they spent working on big hits such as The Legend Of Korra, Dragonball Z, and Kill La Kill!
3:30pm – 5:00pm | Rm. 13
PENGUIN KNIFE FIGHT!
PKF is taking over Tampa Bay Comic Con for a third time! If you like “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”, then you’ll love PKF! Laugh ‘til you pass out, mess your pants, or both (in no particular order)!
3:30pm – 4:20pm | Rm. 18
THE MAKING OF THE WALKING DEAD S5 E9
Actor Xavion Shelton from The Walking Dead would like you to join him as he discuss the Making of The Walking Dead S5 E9. You will learn more about the walker transformation and what it’s like to work with the cast. You will also get inside details on what goes on when the cameras are rolling!
4:00pm – 4:50pm | Rm. 20
THE ART OF SANDWICH NOIR
Meet Stanwich, the food detective and last hope in a city gone a-rye. He’s a BLT with nothing left to lose, but he needs your help to bring his story to life. Help me write the comic book he deserves!
4:00pm – 4:50pm | Rm. 24
LEARN HOW ANIMATION STUDIOS WORK!
Welcome to the world of Theory Animation! Spanning 35 artists over 7 countries, we’re the world’s first online animation studio! Come learn how animation works, watch cartoons, and watch us tell bad, monster-summoning jokes.
4:30pm – 6:00pm | Rm. 5 | Age 18+ Required | Sign Up At Event Registration Before 4:15pm
NERDY SPEED DATING
Roses are red, violets are blue, all my base are belong to you! Whether you are looking for a significant other, or simply looking to meet new people, speed dating is a fast and fun way to make a connection!
4:30pm – 5:50pm | Rm. 7
MYTHOLOGY OF SUPERNATURAL
Nathan Robert Brown, pop culture mythologist and author of The Mythology of Supernatural, will discuss various mythological themes and figures found in the CW show Supernatural. Book signing and Q&A session will follow the presentation.
4:30pm – 5:20pm | Rm. 18
WHY WE LOVE COMIC BOOKS
Why do you love comic books? What or who introduced comic books to you? Tell your stories on why comic books are important to you.
5:00pm 5:50pm | Ballroom C | Lineup For This Panel Begins At 4:30pm In Ballroom B
WHO LIVES IN THE LAND OF OO UNDER THE SEA? SPACE GHOST COASTPANTS!
Listen to the legendary voices of Billy West, Tom Kenny, and George Lowe, and ask them questons about their repertoires of cartoon characters!
5:00pm – 9:00pm | Rm. 1
COSPLAY PHOTOSHOOTS WITH JUDE S-R PHOTOGRAPHY
Capture the hard work and amazing results of your awesome cosplay with a walk-in photoshoot where you call the shots, and Jude takes the shots! All you have to do is show up in your cosplay, ready to go, and Jude will make you look amazing while immortalizing your hard work. Prepare to bring home a one-of-a-kind professional cosplay picture that will leave you and your friends in awe!
5:00pm – 6:00pm | Rm. 10
THE GREAT AND POWERFUL TIM
Tim is a comedy mentalist and magician. He’s performed at festivals and events all around the country, and is now bringing his hilarious mind-bending routine to the Tampa Bay Comic Con! Enjoy his hilarious video game and comic book themed show with plenty of audience participation!
5:00pm – 5:50pm | Rm. 24
WILL EISNER: A SPIRITED LIFE – 75 YEARS YOUNG
Powerpoint presentation of rare images from the life and career of Will Eisner, including a variety of anecdotes and short readings from my book, Will Eisner: A Spirited Life.
5:30pm – 6:20pm | Rm. 20
THATGAMESHOW PANEL
Watch Chase (From the YouTube Channel ThatNewShow) and his friends perform a live recording of their popular video gaming podcast, ThatGameShow. Come watch as they talk about their favorite games, what they hate and a bunch more. Will you favorite game be mentioned, will you talk with the panel, will Goku finish the Spirit Bomb in time? Find out at the ThatGameShow Panel!
6:00pm – 7:00pm | Rm. 13
PALLET 2 PLATEAU: A POKEMON HIP-HOP EXPERIENCE
What if Ash, Brock, and Misty were all freestyle rappers? Join Trainer Red and Professor Oak on a hip-hop concert adventure as they rap through the original Red & Blue Pokémon games. A one-of-a-kind adventure in rhyme. Original 151 only!
6:00pm – 6:50pm | Rm. 18
WHAT A GIRL WANTS
What do women really want to see in science fiction and fantasy? In this panel, you just might find out. Ladies, start your engines!
6:30pm – 7:30pm | Rm. 5
LEATHER WORKING DEMO AND Q&A WITH THE MIGHTY JOSHUA VON WAR-BEAR
Have a growing need to cover yourself with animal hides? Crafting outfits in Skyrim not cutting it for you anymore? Have you ever wanted to take your leather costuming work to the next level? Learn leatherworking 101 from self proclaimed war beast, Joshua Von War-Bear! Slake your thirst for knowledge with his no holds barred Q&A session! Now in glorious Real-Life-O-Vision!
6:30pm – 7:20pm | Rm. 7
PRODUCING AN ANIMATED MOVIE 101
Step by step instructions on how to do pre-production, production and distribution of an animated movie. Come find out more about running your own animation studio.
6:30pm – 7:20pm | Rm. 24
LOOKING FOR LOVE IN ALL THE RIGHT PLACES
Flee Drinks and Does Stuff returns for an interactive discussion about diversified LGBT representation in comics, popular shows, and nerd culture. Enjoy a judgement-free atmosphere, lively debate, and beer-fueled rants about why you’re just as fantastic as Sherlock, Korra, Captain Jack, and more!
7:00pm – 8:30pm | Rm. 10
GEEKS OF COMEDY RETURN TO TBCC! Age 18+ Recommended
The Geeks of Comedy return to TBCC to assault fandom & fanDUMB with Geek themed standup that can crit-hit even an adamantium laced funny bone. Some of us curse worse than 4chan on new-comic Wednesday, so leave the kids at home for this one.
7:00pm – 7:50pm | Rm. 20
I BELIEVE IN SHERLOCK HOLMES
Are you dying waiting for the 4th season of Sherlock? Enjoy discussing canon vs BBC Sherlock? Have questions and unresolved angst from the last 3 seasons? If so, this is the panel for you!
7:30pm – 8:50pm | Rm. 7
SUPER HIGHSCHOOL LEVEL FUN TIMES
Join the Dangan Ronpa cast in what we like to call “Super Highschool Level Fun Times”! We will be playing a variety of games (truth or dare and other favorable party games) not to mention an interesting Q&A and possible skits.
7:30pm – 8:20pm | Rm. 18
DESIGNATED DEBATERS
Watch your favorite superheroes debate topics suggested by the audience! If they lose the debate, they have to drink… So really, do they win the debate? Grab a drink and come find out!
7:30pm – 8:20pm | Rm. 24
MAKING FUN OF BAD SUPERHERO FILMS, HOSTED BY SPACESHIP GROGGY
Running through a collection of Bad Super Hero Films on FAST FOWARD teasing the whole time (with silly space monsters hosting)! The audience is encouraged to heckle the movies; a prize goes to the best heckler! We will also execute a piñata superhero to begin the event. There will be candy!
8:00pm – 9:30pm | Rm. 5 | Age 18+ Required | Sign Up At Event Registration Before 7:45pm
NERDY SPEED DATING
Roses are red, violets are blue, all my base are belong to you! Whether you are looking for a significant other, or simply looking to meet new people, speed dating is a fast and fun way to make a connection!
8:30pm – 9:30pm | Rm. 13
REMY CONNOR – THIEF
Come witness the amazing talents of Remy Connor,as he astounds you with his mind-blowing magic and daring stunts. Leaving you both astounded and amazing, he is a one-of-a-kind entertainer that will make this a show to remember!
8:30pm – 9:20pm | Rm. 18
BEYOND COSPLAY
Sculptor/Mask maker, spider, and photographer/filmmaker, Jason Clarke (Hyena Head Photography) discusses taking cosplay out of the conventions and applying those talents in the real world.
8:30pm – 9:00pm | Rm. 23
TAMPA BAY COMIC CON FILM FESTIVAL AWARD CEREMONY
Who will reign victorious at the first annual Tampa Bay Comic Con Film Festival? Celebrate local filmmaking and creative endeavors by supporting the filmmakers at the official award ceremony!
8:30pm – 9:20pm | Rm. 24
ORIGINS: SCARECROW
The new series continues with our second season! Come for an exclusive sneak peek at the series that shows the rise of the Joker through his eyes as well as ask the cast and crew questions about the series.
9:00pm – 9:50pm | Rm. 7
LET’S PLAY GIDEO VAMES!
Bring a drink and bring your “A” game. Come play gideo vames with a couple of guys who like to compete, drink, and talk trash! It’s a time you won’t want to forget but probably will!
9:00pm – 12:00am | Rm. 10
JOKERS WYLD KARAOKE
Jokers Wyld is here to provide you with the best karaoke around! They have an amazing digital song list with a wide variety of choices that are updated regularly. Take the stage, grab the mic, and go Wyld with your friends at the ultimate karaoke experience!
9:00pm – 9:50pm | Rm. 20
PIRATE SAVVY
Savvy and piratical practicing of what it takes to be a professional pirate impersonator.
9:30pm – 10:20pm | Rm. 18
DOCTOR WHO: PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE
Doctor Who has swept the nation, and now where does it have to go? Join us as we discuss all the timey wimey facets of Doctor Who, from Hartnell to Capaldi. Nothing well be held off the table!
9:30pm – 10:20pm | Rm. 24
NIGHT VALE COMMUNITY TOWN MEETING
Night Vale City Council invites long-time residents to a forum discussion about recent events that are forbidden to know about or even think about. Bring your own Soft Meat Crowns and pet theories about what makes our Town so strange!
10:00pm – 12:00am | Rm. 5
NOCTURNAL COSPLAY TOURNAMENT
This is a live action version of a tabletop role playing game where 3 teams play for ultimate victory. Actions are decided on big dice or Improvisational Acting out your cosplay characters in funny adventurous scenarios. This is likened unto Human Chess, with more plot!
10:00pm – 12:00am | Rm. 23 | Age 18+ Recommended
THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW WITH THE CHEAP LITTLE PUNKS
Let us chill you, thrill you, and fulfill you! The Live Shadow Cast of The Rocky Horror Picture Show with The Cheap Little Punks will rock your world! Throw rice, shout jokes, run around in your underwear! Give yourself over to absolute pleasure!
10:30pm – 12:00am | Rm. 13
PENGUIN KNIFE FIGHT’S LATE SHOW! | Age 18+ Recommended
PKF is taking over Tampa Bay Comic Con for a third time! If you like “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” and lots of bad words, then you’ll love PKF’s Late Show! Laugh ‘til you pass out, mess your pants, or both (in no particular order)!
11:00pm – 11:50pm | Rm. 7
GRAND VIZIER OF THE DORKS
Come prove your mettle as a geeklord. Three audience members will be chosen as contestants for a series of trivia and challenge rounds to determine who at the Tampa Bay Comic Con will win fabulous prizes and be named… Grand Vizier of the Dorks!
11:00pm – 11:50pm | Rm. 20
LADY DEADPOOL’S VARIETY HOUR
Join Lady Deadpool as she invites you into her world of Madness, Mayhem, and Comedy! Our second annual panel will be two times the laughter and entertainment!
