Lots of people like to play dress up. But it’s the passionate super geeks who swarm Atlanta every Labor Day weekend for DragonCon who are brave enough to dress up as their favorite sci-fi fantasy characters in public.
DragonCon is a confab of multimedia and pop culture that focuses on sci-fi, fantasy, gaming, comics, lit, art, music, and film.
It’s the biggest convention of this nature in the southeast and this year is it’s 25th anniversary.
So set your camera phones and flip cams on stun and get ready to attend one of the greatest free geek shows on earth. Here is a mini guide to some of the not to be missed talks with celebrities and productions the weekend has in story.
Dragon*Con Parade Saturday, September 3 at 10 a.m. The flagship parade snakes down Peachtree Street. Make sure to get there uber early to claim a spot. This is the best part of the event as every costumed geek in glory strides down the avenue for all to see. While the large Star Wars contingent tends to dominate, expect to see costumed superheroes based on blockbuster movies like Green Lantern and Thor. And of course zombies - this is where the AMC series "The Walking Dead" is filmed of course.
Eye, Eye Captain Kirk - Lovers of the legendary Star Trek Captain (a.k.a. William Shatner) will get two more opportunities to smell the same air he breathes and listen to him discuss his legendary career.
Saturday, September 3 - 5:30 p.m. $#*! My Captain Says, Hyatt Centennial II-III
Sunday, September 4 - 1 p.m. William Shatner Live, Hyatt Centennial II-III
Rock Operas and Radio Plays
In the Jefferson Starship Rock Opera, “Blows Against The Empire” moshes with the Vangelis score for the movie “Blade Runner.” This late nighter is Saturday, September 3 at 11:30 p.m in the Hyatt - Centennial II-III.
For something more subdued and nostalgic, check out the Atlanta Radio Theater Company’s presentation of the gothic play “The Ghosts Project”, Sunday, September 4 at 7 p.m.
The Vampire Diaries Live!
Okay so the Mystic Falls crew won’t be performing scenes from the upcoming season. But you will get to hob nob with Sara Canning who played Jenna who was offed in the season finale, Sunday September 4 at 2:30 p.m. Westin - Peachtree Ballroom A-F
Comic Book Legends in Person Starring Lou Ferrigno and Stan Lee
Stan Lee is the legendary founder of Marvel Comics and creator of almost every major comic character in the Marvel family from Spiderman to the Avengers to the X-Men. The father of all super heroes gives you an hour of his humble time to talk about it all Sunday, September 4 at 2:30 p.m. Marriott -Atrium Ballroom.
Meanwhile the original Incredible Hulk - the incredible Lou Ferrigno holds court Sunday September 4 at 4 p.m. Marriott A601-A602.
Star Trek Beauty Pageant
The greatest beauties in the galaxy convene for the second annual Miss Star Trek Universe pageant. Sunday, September 4 at 5:30 p.m Sheraton - Grand Ballroom A-F.
Comedy for Geeks by Geeks
The Geekapalooza Tour is just that. Georgia Tech finalists riff about the stuff that makes geeks laugh Sunday, September 4 at 10 p.m. at Hilton 202
Get the full Dragon*Con schedule here.
Are you going to any of the events? Tell us what you think! We’d love to know about it.
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