Penguicon 2026: Full Schedule

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9:00pm EDT

Old Nerds Drinking

Friday March 27, 2026 9:00pm - 11:00pm EDT

Guess who's back? The Old Nerds Drinking Podcast is back for it's second Penguicon Live show. Join myself, JohnPatrickMCP, and whoever else we can beg, borrow, bribe or blackmail, into coming to the mics. We will talk of things nerdy, share some stories, share some drinks, and possibly have some shenanigans. Join us!

Speakers

David Weber

John Patrick

I like to consider myself a "Nerd of All Seasons." I play and collect many board games, card games, RPGs and miniature wargames. I read almost anything that seemes interesting but especially love sci-fi, cyberpunk, and local history. I am a bit of a tinkerer and enjoy conversation... Read More →

Friday March 27, 2026 9:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Portage auditorium

After Dark

10:00pm EDT

Fine Art Nude Photography with a Cell-Phone

Friday March 27, 2026 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT

Algonquin A

You don't need a fancy camera to do great photography. I'll show you how to do Fine Art Nudes with your cell phone and some inexpensive equipment.

Speakers

Kevin Nickerson

Programmer, Photographer, Burner, and geek. I also have strong feelings on the correct formulation of a martini and brew beer.

Friday March 27, 2026 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Algonquin A

After Dark

11:00pm EDT

So You Think You Can Read Fan Fiction

Friday March 27, 2026 11:00pm - 11:59pm EDT

Algonquin B

We have selected a handful of quality, dialogue heavy, fan fictions to read with the audience. We run it like a workshop and try to get the best, most authentic, acting experiences out of our volunteers. We have a great time and still continue to see people from other cons visit this one.

Speakers

Sergio Bermudez

So You Think You Can Fanon

Friday March 27, 2026 11:00pm - 11:59pm EDT
Algonquin B

After Dark Anime Gaming

11:00pm EDT

Anime After Midnight: Questionable Life Choices Edition

Friday March 27, 2026 11:00pm - Saturday March 28, 2026 1:00am EDT

Portage auditorium

A late-night block of bizarre, hilarious, or emotionally confusing anime selected by audience vote.

Speakers

Paul Kemner

Paul's a bit older than Godzilla, watched the original broadcast of
the Astro Boy series, and has been a fan of anime ever since. Finally retired as a database guy, he works on his 108 secret skills, studies
ancient & modern polytheist religions, plays exotic instruments, and
writes... Read More →

Friday March 27, 2026 11:00pm - Saturday March 28, 2026 1:00am EDT
Portage auditorium

Anime After Dark

9:00pm EDT

WTF is This?! The Weird World of the Internet

Saturday March 28, 2026 9:00pm - 9:50pm EDT

Charlevoix C

Hour Long Comedy variety panel meant to be a showcase of the strangest content that the internet has to offer.

Speakers

Sergio Bermudez

So You Think You Can Fanon

Saturday March 28, 2026 9:00pm - 9:50pm EDT
Charlevoix C

After Dark

11:00pm EDT

Anime Midnight Madness: Three Episodes Too Weird for Daytime

Saturday March 28, 2026 11:00pm - Sunday March 29, 2026 1:00am EDT

Portage auditorium

Three episodes selected for maximum strangeness, screened at the hour they deserve. No content warnings, just the void staring back. You might want to bring a blanket.

Speakers

Paul Kemner

Saturday March 28, 2026 11:00pm - Sunday March 29, 2026 1:00am EDT
Portage auditorium

After Dark Anime

9:00pm EDT

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11:00pm EDT

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