https://bsky.app/profile/capriconsfcon.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/capriconsfcon.bsky.social/post/3mk4a5gw6ml2xCongratulations to all the Hugo Awards Finalists! We see you, former Capricon Guests of Honor and so many Friends of Capricon! [contains quote post or other embedded content]22 Apr 2026 19:27 +0000at://did:plc:a7cv52ml74fjp7nypk3avvek/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk4a5gw6ml2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/capriconsfcon.bsky.social/post/3mhiykfzowc2vLast call for the Capricon 46 post-con survey! Have you filled out yours yet? This is for ALL members, whether you attended Cap 46 or not. Capricon is our annual member event, so we want to make it the event that you want to attend. Your opinions matter! Here's the link. https://forms.gle/99rD3gtovx8BbTm3920 Mar 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:a7cv52ml74fjp7nypk3avvek/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhiykfzowc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/capriconsfcon.bsky.social/post/3mhdyc7qjpk2kCongratulations to this year's Nebula Award Finalists! We look forward to welcoming you to Chicago this June! nebulas.sfwa.org/9192-2/18 Mar 2026 17:12 +0000at://did:plc:a7cv52ml74fjp7nypk3avvek/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhdyc7qjpk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/capriconsfcon.bsky.social/post/3mhbocmwbrs2xOoooooo...we're very excited about this one! [contains quote post or other embedded content]17 Mar 2026 19:08 +0000at://did:plc:a7cv52ml74fjp7nypk3avvek/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhbocmwbrs2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/capriconsfcon.bsky.social/post/3mhbo7gahcc2xBoosting the signal from our past Guest of Honor @ktempestbradford.com [contains quote post or other embedded content]17 Mar 2026 19:07 +0000at://did:plc:a7cv52ml74fjp7nypk3avvek/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhbo7gahcc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/capriconsfcon.bsky.social/post/3mhbfiwvrak2xHappy St. Patrick's Day from a city that takes it VERY seriously! Check out this fab story and video about the annual dye job we give the Chicago River. https://blockclubchicago.org/.../chicago-river-dyed.../17 Mar 2026 16:31 +0000at://did:plc:a7cv52ml74fjp7nypk3avvek/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhbfiwvrak2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/capriconsfcon.bsky.social/post/3mf34ir5e2c2rOur wonderful cosplay photographer Bruce Medic has all of our photos from the cosplay photoshoot up on his website! Check out this year's participants, and start planning for next year! www.brucemedicphoto.com/capricon202617 Feb 2026 17:43 +0000at://did:plc:a7cv52ml74fjp7nypk3avvek/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf34ir5e2c2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/capriconsfcon.bsky.social/post/3med6ojdlhk22Such a great show by @lasertheboy.bsky.social with Aubrey Turner and Tony Gonzalez and Maddox! Absolutely thrilled to get to see them all together! @tda-official.bsky.social08 Feb 2026 05:19 +0000at://did:plc:a7cv52ml74fjp7nypk3avvek/app.bsky.feed.post/3med6ojdlhk22https://bsky.app/profile/capriconsfcon.bsky.social/post/3me7bbgjka22nOur *amazing* Guests of Honor and Conchair at Opening Ceremonies last night. From left to right, Kevin Hilty (Conchair), Andrea Hairston, Alex Mui, Edward Ongweso, Jathan Sadowski, and Laser Webber. Day 1 was officially awesome, and we can't wait to see what today brings! capricon.org06 Feb 2026 15:54 +0000at://did:plc:a7cv52ml74fjp7nypk3avvek/app.bsky.feed.post/3me7bbgjka22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/capriconsfcon.bsky.social/post/3me5jxdo43s2pCapricon 46 is officially OPEN!!! Come hang out with us! capricon.org05 Feb 2026 23:24 +0000at://did:plc:a7cv52ml74fjp7nypk3avvek/app.bsky.feed.post/3me5jxdo43s2phttps://bsky.app/profile/capriconsfcon.bsky.social/post/3mdxyi6lq4s2aOur Concrud (public health) Policy has been revised this year. The full policy: https://capricon.org/policies/con-crud-prevention-policy/); here is a summary: Do not attend Capricon if you have symptoms of a respiratory or contagious illness. Masking is not required, but highly recommended to keep yourself and others healthy.03 Feb 2026 18:28 +0000at://did:plc:a7cv52ml74fjp7nypk3avvek/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdxyi6lq4s2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/capriconsfcon.bsky.social/post/3mdvhvxjcpk2jGet ready for a weekend of nonstop fun in the lounge! Drop in anytime for freeplay on our Nintendo Switches and PS5 setups, jump into tournaments on Friday and Saturday, play some Jackbox Games with us, and more! Full schedule available now! https://guide.capricon.org/loc/Terminal%205%20-%20Video%20Gaming%20Lounge%20-%201st%20floor02 Feb 2026 18:26 +0000at://did:plc:a7cv52ml74fjp7nypk3avvek/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdvhvxjcpk2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/capriconsfcon.bsky.social/post/3mdqhzoekns2jYou're going to be hungry at Capricon - we've got you covered! https://capricon.org/hotel/food-and-beverage/ gives you all the info about dining options in the Marriott, including specials they're doing just for us! We also are announcing that we will have a limited consuite available, with some important rules.31 Jan 2026 18:45 +0000at://did:plc:a7cv52ml74fjp7nypk3avvek/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdqhzoekns2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/capriconsfcon.bsky.social/post/3mdliquukss2xIf you’re into making stuff, we have options! Lots of fiber arts (including the Return of Frankenstuffies!), balloon sculpting, watercolor painting, and more! Also, Build-a-Blinkie is back! Please stop by the Blinkie room where their team will help you learn how to solder a blinkie kit.29 Jan 2026 19:15 +0000at://did:plc:a7cv52ml74fjp7nypk3avvek/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdliquukss2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/capriconsfcon.bsky.social/post/3mdjgcqcw422vNow is the time to make sure you're receiving Goat Droppings, our e-newsletters! We've been putting out weekly issues in January full of all the news you need to make your Capricon 46 excellent. To sign up or view prior issues: https://capricon.org/about/newsletters/28 Jan 2026 23:26 +0000at://did:plc:a7cv52ml74fjp7nypk3avvek/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdjgcqcw422vhttps://bsky.app/profile/capriconsfcon.bsky.social/post/3mdgf2qqe622dAt Capricon 46 on Friday at 6pm, join us in the Art Show to celebrate human creativity with Art & Hors d'Oeuvres! Coffee and snacks will be available and a live violinist will set the mood as you browse and bid on our array of art.27 Jan 2026 18:26 +0000at://did:plc:a7cv52ml74fjp7nypk3avvek/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdgf2qqe622dhttps://bsky.app/profile/capriconsfcon.bsky.social/post/3mddt2mwn7k2lCapricon is thrilled to be working with the Carl Brandon Society this year on our programming. This year, they will be hosting two special items at Capricon in addition to their fan table: a BIPOC get-together on Thursday evening, and a tea party on Saturday! carlbrandon.org guide.capricon.org26 Jan 2026 17:58 +0000at://did:plc:a7cv52ml74fjp7nypk3avvek/app.bsky.feed.post/3mddt2mwn7k2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/capriconsfcon.bsky.social/post/3mdbbghuvsk2tWe have many options for kiddos this year! These include a pajama party concert on Friday evening and the Dave Herzog Marionette Show on Saturday! Go to our online guide (guide.capricon.org) and in the “Select Track” dropdown, choose “Kids” to see all the offerings!25 Jan 2026 17:37 +0000at://did:plc:a7cv52ml74fjp7nypk3avvek/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdbbghuvsk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/capriconsfcon.bsky.social/post/3md6vid3jek2lThe Escape Room is back! Capricious' room is a mess, and he needs to find stuff for his next panel! To help him out, your team will dig through and solve puzzles about various classic geeky subjects, so Capricious makes it to his panel on time! Sessions run 10am-7pm Fri/Sat. Sign up at Info Desk!24 Jan 2026 18:58 +0000at://did:plc:a7cv52ml74fjp7nypk3avvek/app.bsky.feed.post/3md6vid3jek2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/capriconsfcon.bsky.social/post/3md4thdpks22rDay badges on sale now! You can buy a day pass - Adult, Young Adult, and Youth - on our website now! (And of course you can still buy a full weekend membership too!) capricon.org/registration/23 Jan 2026 23:16 +0000at://did:plc:a7cv52ml74fjp7nypk3avvek/app.bsky.feed.post/3md4thdpks22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/capriconsfcon.bsky.social/post/3mczv37qtqs2eWe've got great gaming related content at Capricon 46! Join us the new Video Game Lounge brought to us by DePaul University, our new Escape Room, and our Game room with our library as well as several scheduled games. We also have multiple panels that are gaming related!22 Jan 2026 19:07 +0000at://did:plc:a7cv52ml74fjp7nypk3avvek/app.bsky.feed.post/3mczv37qtqs2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/capriconsfcon.bsky.social/post/3mcy2iop3hk26It's the annual Artist’s Challenge! Your piece must include a goat (the convention's mascot) and three of the following items: a flag, a hand, a brick, a broken robot or computer, or the color purple. There is also an award for best Artist's Challenge piece! https://capricon.org/departments/art-show/22 Jan 2026 01:39 +0000at://did:plc:a7cv52ml74fjp7nypk3avvek/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcy2iop3hk26https://bsky.app/profile/capriconsfcon.bsky.social/post/3mcpnc4ioyc2cDave Herzog’s Marionettes Presents Captain Zork’s Outer Space Adventure! Join Captain Zork and the crew of the Starship Puppetron as they blast off to entertain the entire galaxy with an out of this world musical marionette variety show! (Sat 1pm at Cap 46. Open to all, priority seating to kiddos.)18 Jan 2026 17:22 +0000at://did:plc:a7cv52ml74fjp7nypk3avvek/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcpnc4ioyc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/capriconsfcon.bsky.social/post/3mcn23l4i5c2oWe heard you! We have arranged with the Marriott to extend room booking through January 21st! So fans of The Doubleclicks (so every Capricon member) and all our wonderful Guests of Honor, plus all of you who looked at our amazing schedule - you still have time to grab a room! capricon.org/hotel/ https://capricon.org/hotel/17 Jan 2026 16:33 +0000at://did:plc:a7cv52ml74fjp7nypk3avvek/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcn23l4i5c2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/capriconsfcon.bsky.social/post/3mckr7mjpt22uCALLING ALL ARTISTS! https://capricon.org/departments/art-show/ Attending artists must apply by TODAY January 16, to guarantee their space. Walk-in artists are welcome, but available space is not guaranteed. The deadline to apply for mail-in space has passed. Join us! We'd love to see your art!16 Jan 2026 18:48 +0000at://did:plc:a7cv52ml74fjp7nypk3avvek/app.bsky.feed.post/3mckr7mjpt22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/capriconsfcon.bsky.social/post/3mcir2cg2cc2rRED ALERT! Our special convention rate at the Marriott Chicago O’Hare ends TODAY, January 15, and once that date passes, the discount vanishes into hyperspace. So secure your room at capricon.org/hotel/ before the deadline to make your weekend smoother, warmer, and a lot more fun. https://capricon.org/hotel/15 Jan 2026 23:40 +0000at://did:plc:a7cv52ml74fjp7nypk3avvek/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcir2cg2cc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/capriconsfcon.bsky.social/post/3mcg2edixts2rThe Program for Capricon 46 is now available! guide.capricon.org - We think it looks amazing and hope you do as well. Also, don't forget to buy your membership today (Wed), as rates will be higher tomorrow (Thurs)! capricon.org/registration/14 Jan 2026 21:49 +0000at://did:plc:a7cv52ml74fjp7nypk3avvek/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcg2edixts2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/capriconsfcon.bsky.social/post/3mcdnb2mj2k2cAttention @tda-official.bsky.social! The Doubleclicks are reuniting for one night only at Capricon 46 in Chicago on February 7! Join us for @lasertheboy.bsky.social: live in concert...featuring his sister Aubrey Turner. Check out capricon.org for all the info!13 Jan 2026 22:49 +0000at://did:plc:a7cv52ml74fjp7nypk3avvek/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcdnb2mj2k2chttps://bsky.app/profile/capriconsfcon.bsky.social/post/3mcapujpxys2uJoin us Saturday evening at Capricon 46 for the Cosplay Showcase! This is a non-competitive, inclusive space designed to highlight the joy of cosplay and the stories behind each costume.12 Jan 2026 18:58 +0000at://did:plc:a7cv52ml74fjp7nypk3avvek/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcapujpxys2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/capriconsfcon.bsky.social/post/3mc6rnelw4c2tOur concom was hard at work today at the last meeting before Capricon 46! Watch your inboxes tomorrow for the newest edition of the newsletter, featuring some very fun announcements! (Are you not on our mailing list? Subscribe and view past issues here: https://capricon.org/about/newsletters/)12 Jan 2026 00:24 +0000at://did:plc:a7cv52ml74fjp7nypk3avvek/app.bsky.feed.post/3mc6rnelw4c2t