Convention schedule

Midwest Furfest 2018

300 events

Thursday, November 29, 2018

12 events

Fuzzy Logic Escape Room - Thursday Late Afternoon Bookings

4:00pm - 7:00pm Narita

Fuzzy Logic returns to Furfest with its 2019 escape room theme: Concert Quest! You and your friends are having a great time at a music festival, when suddenly you realize that the special VIP backstage passes are locked away, and the person with the passcode had left their phone behind while securing a spot in line! Can you work together as a team to get those passes and save the day? Check Fuzzy Logic out at the bottom floor of the Hyatt in the Narita room - Part of all ticket proceeds will go to the convention's charity!

Fursuit Lounge (Hyatt)

4:00pm - 2:00am United

Registration - Pre-Registered Badge Pick-up (Sponsor, Shiny-Sponsor Only)

4:30pm - 5:00pm Registration/Convention Center First Floor 2 & 13

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM - Preregistered Badge Pickup (Sponsors/Shiny Sponsors Only) 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM - Preregistered Badge Pickup (All membership types) 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM - At-the-Door Registration open (All membership types)

Preregistered Badge Pickup (All membership types)

5:00pm - 11:00pm Registration/Convention Center First Floor 2 & 13

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM - Preregistered Badge Pickup (Sponsors/Shiny Sponsors Only) 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM - Preregistered Badge Pickup 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM - At-the-Door Registration open (All membership types)

Registration - At The Door

6:00pm - 11:00pm Registration/Convention Center First Floor 2 & 13

Fuzzy Logic Escape Room - Thursday Evening Bookings

7:00pm - 11:00pm Narita

Thursday Art Jam

7:00pm - 12:00am DFW

Thursday Night BYOG (Bring Your Own Games)

7:00pm - 12:00am International Ballroom

Avian Anatomy

9:00pm - 11:00pm Sky Harbor

Aetus, an avian veterinarian, author, & artist, will present avian anatomy tailored for furries. Photos and drawings will be used to explain real anatomy, how it compares to humans, and how the two might look when blended together. There will also be a question and answer session at the end.

MFF All Staff Meeting (Option 1)

10:00pm - 11:00pm OHare Ballroom

All MFF staff are invited to attend 1 of the 2 all-hands meetings. Option 1 - Thursday 10pm Option 2 - Friday 10am

Rubber Fur Meet & Greet Photoshoot (18+)

10:00pm - 12:00am DaVinci

Attention all rubber critters, admirers and rubber curious! Join us for a rubberfurs meet and greet plus a rubber photoshoot! We look forward to seeing all your shiny selfs and encourage folks who are rubber curious to come as well! Come talk about rubber care, purchasing, making and more. Get tips, tricks and your myths debunked about the rubber furs community! We look forward to seeing you! This panel is 18+ and requires a valid photo ID for entry.

Thursday Dance

10:00pm - 2:00am Main Stage / Hyatt Grand Ballroom

10:00 PM – DEMONIC (House/Psy); 11:00 PM – NORFAIR (Trap); 12:00 AM – Dune (Electro, Dubstep); 1:00 AM – Darroh (DnB/Multigenre)

Friday, November 30, 2018

112 events

Info Desk

9:00am - 7:00pm TBA

Con Suite

9:00am - 12:00am Rosemont C/D

Operations

9:00am - 2:00am Reagan

MFF All Staff Meeting (Option 2)

10:00am - 11:00am OHare Ballroom

All MFF staff are invited to attend 1 of the 2 all-hands meetings. Option 1 - Thursday 10pm Option 2 - Friday 10am

Fuzzy Logic Escape Room - Friday Early Bookings

10:00am - 1:00pm Narita

Registration

10:00am - 9:00pm Registration/Convention Center First Floor 2 & 13

After Registration closes, Temporary Badges good for one evening only can be obtained at Convention Operations

Table Top Gaming

10:00am - 2:00am International Ballroom

Opening Ceremonies

11:00am - 12:00pm Main Stage / Hyatt Grand Ballroom

Join us for the official start to Midwest FurFest 2018, with last minute announcements and other interesting tidbits. Time to take flight!

Writing 101

11:00am - 12:00pm Lambert

We all start somewhere, and it's no different for writing. Whether you hope to one day write the Great American Furry Novel, or just want to do better at the stories you share with friends, come and learn some of the basics of good storytelling and some of the pitfalls and common beginner mistakes to avoid.

Meet the Guests of Honor

12:00pm - 1:00pm OHare Ballroom

Come on by to find out all the interesting details of their work and their interests. This will be a question and answer session, so please fire up your curiosity and bring on those intriguing questions we know you have. | Please welcome our 2018 Guests: JDL WEREWOLF, VIVZIEPOP, and KYELL GOLD

Who Wants to be a Voice Actor?

12:00pm - 1:00pm Rosemont A

"From Bugs Bunny to Nick Wilde, anthropomorphic characters have been talking to us from childhood to adulthood. Ever wondered what goes into bringing your favorite characters to life? Now you can! Join TimberPuppers, Edward Bosco (Dust: An Elysian Tail), Kaiserneko (Team Fourstar), and Zeke (Malcom of Channel Awesome) for an hour of voice acting fun! First up will be a Q&A where you can ask about everything you want to learn about voice acting. Then you can try it yourself, by volunteering to do a live reading of professional scripts starring some fluffy characters!"

Service Dogs and Furry Cons

12:00pm - 1:00pm SeaTac

Have you ever been curious about service dogs? Join our panelists, who are all service dog handlers, share their expertise and stories about what it's like to be paired with a service dog!

New Release Reading

12:00pm - 1:00pm Lambert

Come relax and listen as furry writers read selections from new and forthcoming works.

Your Imagined Furry Fantasy (18+ Only!)

12:00pm - 2:00pm Charles De Gaulle

Your Imagined Furry Fantasy - This light-hearted RPG-esque system was borne of frisky fantasy, silly stories of over-the-top shenanigans and inspired by popular flash games like Corruption of Champions, Trials in Tainted Space and Flexible Survival! Gameplay gives players a different perspective on the psychology behind modern-day sexuality and taboo as they adventure in a world where just about everything is over-sexualized (including combat!) to offer silly-fun and sex-positive escapades!

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12:00pm - 6:00pm TBA

Arcade

12:00pm - 12:00am Florence

Video Gaming

12:00pm - 12:00am London

Photografurs

1:00pm - 2:00pm Sky Harbor

A panel where experienced and novice fursuit photographers can congregate and learn tips from the panel. The programs Lightroom and Photoshop will be used.

Furry Automotive Mayhem

1:00pm - 2:00pm Logan

Join us for a Meet/Greet and open discussion with topics on cars to motorcycles and everything in between. If you have a funny story, we would love to hear it.

Furs of Youtube

1:00pm - 2:00pm Midway

Let us gather the critters that create video, stream their adventures, or otherwise enjoy the viewing of such! This panel is a mix of Q&A and meet and greet for creators and fans of furry online video. Our panelists will kick it off with a run down of our own experiences and some general advice, will off up an opportunity for questions, and from there will help introduce some of the amazing creators in our fandom to all that drop by. So if you are a content producer yourself, help out, or just enjoy taking it all in, drop by and experience the Furs of Youtube!

Meet the Charity

1:00pm - 2:00pm OHare Ballroom

Queer Makeup 101 - Tips for the Trans & Non-Binary Community

1:00pm - 2:00pm LAX

The wonderful world of makeup has for years focused exclusively on cis fair-skinned women. Now in 2018 we're finally beginning to see the growth of makeup products for everyone else! Queer Makeup 101 is an exploration of tips, tricks, techniques, and skills for people who fall along the parts of the gender spectrum. This also will showcase information for people of color and how to get the best results out of products that might not have been made with your body in mind!

Dialogue and Description

1:00pm - 2:00pm Lambert

When characters talk, readers listen. They could be describing themselves, discussing things with other characters, or moving the plot along. Description conveys to the reader both the action and the static elements in a scene. Whether it's dialogue or description, how much is enough, and how much is too much? Our panelists give you their take on questions like these.

FVS Rehearsal #1

1:00pm - 3:30pm Second Stage/Convention Center Second Floor 44-49

Fuzzy Logic Escape Room - Friday Afternoon Bookings

1:00pm - 4:00pm Narita

Art Show

1:00pm - 6:00pm Art Show/Convention Center First Floor 1 & 14

Artist Alley & Marketplace

1:00pm - 7:00pm Artists Alley & Marketplace/Convention Center First Floor 5-10

Dealers Den

1:00pm - 7:00pm Dealer Room/Convention Center Second Floor 21-34

The Dealers Den is open to attendees during these hours. Dealers listings and locations, with maps, can be found at http://www.furfest.org/DealersDen

Fursuit Lounge (Convention Center)

1:00pm - 12:00am Convention Center Second Floor Room 41

Fursuit Lounge (Hyatt)

1:00pm - 2:00am United

Furrhythmics Live!

1:30pm - 3:00pm Rosemont A

Join the Furrhythmics Live as Stargel, Arcturus, Nbowa and Piroshki sing in wonderful 4 part mens barbershop harmony! Sit back and be regaled as we lightly irreverently take you through a musical journey in song! | Join us after for Q&A and also a tag singing demo!

Otters, Skunks, Weasels, and other Slinky Folk

2:00pm - 3:00pm Logan

A gathering of otters, ferrets, marten, mink, weasels, Badgers, skunks, and those who love them! Lets chat about stereotypes, common challenges, and why we love mustelids. Includes group photo at end.

So It's Your First Furry Convention?

2:00pm - 3:00pm Midway

No question, it can all be a little .. crazy, for anyone's first time. We want to help you understand a little bit more about MFF, the furry convention world, and cover some specific topics such as: What to expect at a furry convention, how to behave, pitfalls to avoid, and just what the heck are all those black sketchbooks about, anyway? We'll also have some experienced folks on stage to help answer questions.

Super Password Plus

2:00pm - 3:00pm SeaTac

The game of secret words! You and our celebrity guests team up to give the right clue to get your partner to say the secret word. Each of the five passwords in a round are clues to a larger puzzle. Alkali also hates this game, need I say more.

Run, Definitely Run! Live in concert

2:00pm - 3:00pm Main Stage / Hyatt Grand Ballroom

The fandoms favorite live EDM/Rock bandRun, Definitely Run! Live in concert, this time at MFF! Come bounce along!

Native American Cultures

2:00pm - 3:00pm Sky Harbor

In this fun and educational panel, we will present the beauty and diversity of Native American cultures through it's many aspects.

Macro/Micro Meetup

2:00pm - 3:30pm McCarran

Kaijus wanted! Creatures and characters, large or small! Come hang out with your differently sized friends or make new ones!

MFF Hockey

2:00pm - 3:30pm The Edge - John Street Ice Rink (545 John St, Bensenville, IL 60106)

If you fancy some time away from main MFF happenings and enjoy hockey, come over to The Edge John Street ice rink (10 min away) and see furry hockey players battle for supremacy on the ice. Will it be the canines, felines, hoofers, or foxes that come out on top? There will be a 60 min scrimmage followed by on ice hockey skills in fursuits to close out the session.

Vocal Techniques for Fursuiters

2:00pm - 3:30pm Lindbergh

Want to bring your character to life with a voice of their own? Come along to discover how to add a distinctive character voice to your fursuit, how to be heard, and how to tie it together with your performance!

Characters and Relationships

2:00pm - 3:30pm Lambert

Characters are arguably the most important element to any story, and a big part of characters is the relationships they have with other characters. What makes characters and their relationships believable, memorable, and compelling? Come join us as we discuss what makes good characters and relationships.

Sonic: Freedom Fighters

2:00pm - 4:00pm Charles De Gaulle

This throwback to the original Sonic The Hedgehog SatAM cartoons is a speedy blast from the past as you play your favorite Freedom Fighter characters from Knothole Village!

Ironclaw Intro game

2:00pm - 5:00pm International Ballroom

Generate characters and learn how to play the current version of IronClaw Anthropormorphic Fantasy RPG! A short adventure will be run after character generation to introduce the system!

Balloon Animals 101

3:00pm - 4:00pm Logan

Learn how to make simple one- and two-balloon forms. Materials are provided and 100% latex.

Professional Werewolfing w/ GOH JDL Werewolf

3:00pm - 4:00pm Hartsfield

Learn the basics of freelancing and self-employment from a professional werewolf.

Dogfight Simon Says

3:00pm - 4:00pm DFW

Duck and Cover! Board the Orenthal Westerfeld Otis flight carrier (The OwO for short) for a leisurely journey across the city...Unless...sky pirates attack! Do what your captain says in order to avoid the whole craft going down...and you with it... A massive SImon Says game with audio effects, prizes and special guests, come on down and see how good you are at following orders.

Furry Film: Documentary and the Fandom

3:00pm - 4:00pm SeaTac

Join filmmaker Eric “Ash” Risher for a documentary double-feature! Start off with FURRIES, an exploration of art, identity, and the importance of community in the furry fandom. Follow a diverse group of individuals as they develop their furry selves (33 minutes). Then, go behind-the-scenes with Fox Amoore and Pepper Coyote as they work on the first-ever furry musical in MAKING A MUSICAL TAIL. Spend with both cast and crew in the final hours leading up to the world premiere (25 minutes).

Adding Useless Electronic Bullshit to Your Fursuit

3:00pm - 4:00pm LAX

Want to make your fursuit look around or make its ears wiggle? Maybe you're a dragon and you'd like to really breathe smoke? Or just add a boat load of LED lights to your stuff? Firr and Fizz Otter will show you how!

Trans 101

3:00pm - 4:00pm Midway

What does trans mean? What are the right words to say, and how do you know? These questions are becoming more important as time passes. Help us answer these and other questions!

Fursuit Photoshoot

3:00pm - 8:00pm LaGuardia

Work that tail! Stop on by and mug for our camera, and get some wonderful fursuit pictures to remember the con by!

Jib Kodi : How Fandom Changed My Life in 1 Year.

3:30pm - 4:30pm Rosemont A

Heyya! MFF 2018 marks my 1st year since my first con, (MFF 2017) And I wanted to share with you my experiences in the fandom, how I joined, watta wild journey its been, how it shaped my animations, and how it changed my life!

Floor Wars Qualifier Event

3:30pm - 5:00pm Second Stage/Convention Center Second Floor 44-49

This event is NOT open to the public. All dancers and teams that have signed up online must participate in the Qualifier event to see who makes it to the Top 16 main event on Saturday evening. Make sure you're on time, have everything you need, and get ready to battle!

Setting and World Building

3:30pm - 5:00pm Lambert

Stories can take place in a lot of different places and time periods, whether it's someplace in our modern world, a setting from our history, a futuristic alien society, or a magical world of fantasy. Join us as we discuss the possibilities and the pitfalls, the challenges and rewards of creating or choosing a setting where your characters live and their stories play out.

Science, Tech., Engr., & Medicine Meet & Greet

4:00pm - 5:00pm Heathrow

A chance for anyone who works, studies, or is just interested in the science, technology, engineering, and medical fields to get together, find mutual interests, and network. Twitter group: @Sci_Furs

Sober/Teetotal Furs Meetup

4:00pm - 5:00pm Logan

If drinking isn't part of your lifestyle, come meet and support other alcohol-free furries.

Twitch: Streaming Intro + Meet 'n Greet

4:00pm - 5:00pm Sky Harbor

Join us for a brief intro to streaming on Twitch (and other services!) and a meet-and-greet with other streamers! Ask any questions, get advice, or just hang out and meet some other Twitch furries!

How to (Not) Suck at Storytelling

4:00pm - 5:00pm McCarran

Join Rick Heinz from Geek & Sundry along with other storytellers as they share their worst storytelling mistakes so you can learn why you should never run a dream sequence and other tricks of the trade.

The Pyramid

4:00pm - 5:00pm SeaTac

A game show where you and a celebrity guest compete to conquer the Pyramid! The game consists of listing things loudly until your teammate says the thing you're describing.

Divine Dragon Cannon's Hour of Power

4:00pm - 5:00pm Main Stage / Hyatt Grand Ballroom

Let your brains melt with the high intensity heavy rock power of Divine Dragon Cannon.

Shiny Sponsor Reception – Early Flight

4:00pm - 5:00pm Ventana

Midwest FurFest is pleased to welcome our Super Shiny Sponsors to a special reception in Ventanas, the breathtaking venue at the very top of the Hyatt! Meet this year's Guests of Honor, enjoy a drink and a light snack, and mingle with your fellow Shiny Sponsors. | To get to Ventanas, press the button marked 'V' on any Lobby elevator.

Mass Effect: Unity

4:00pm - 6:00pm Charles De Gaulle

Another system being crafted by SteelTheWarrior that, due to massive special requests, he'll be bringing for you to enjoy! Play as almost any race and class combination imaginable in this fast-paced, heavy-action setting that takes place during the events of the third Mass Effect game!

Fifty Shades of Purple: Asexuality and Furries

4:00pm - 6:00pm Lindbergh

Back for the third straight year! Learn about asexuality from journalist and ACE visibility activist Emery Snowtail, and connect with others from the Black and Purple Spectrum.

CATaclysm

4:00pm - 7:00pm International Ballroom

Delve into a world of peril and meowgic. This fantasy-based role-playing game brings a fast-paced combat module and a rich Cat-like role-playing experience that creates a theatrical game that moves with agility and grace. Player limit: 6

Fuzzy Logic Escape Room - Friday Late Afternoon Bookings

4:00pm - 7:00pm Narita

MFF Poker Tournament

4:00pm - 8:30pm DaVinci

Come one, come all to the incredible Midwest FurFest Poker Tournament. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a beginner, you will be able to compete for bragging rights and some cool prizes. The tournament will follow the standard casino style. Admission is totally free.

If I Fits, I Sits: Critters in Boxes!

4:30pm - 6:00pm DFW

Like boxes? This is the panel for you! Come play in a box wonderland!

MacGyver Fursuit Challenge!

4:30pm - 6:30pm OHare Ballroom

What happens when a fursuit builder is put in a room and given a short time to build a partial to escape a Turkish Prison? CAN THEY DO IT?!?!?! Come find out! (NOTE: This is not a fursuit construction panel – this is just entertainment!)

Culturally F'd

5:00pm - 6:00pm SeaTac

Join Underbite and Tempo, the artist and writer from furry pop culture analysis YouTube channel Culturally F'd! We'll discuss how they make videos for their series—everything from creating their video essays, conducting interviews to producing eye-catching preview art!

Defcon Furs Meet and Greet

5:00pm - 6:00pm Logan

Interested in the Information Security Community? Curious about software/hardware hacking, lockpicking, exploit development, or general curiosity regarding breaking stuff? Come and join us for an hour long session to talk shop, discuss about the world of information security, and make new friends! Interested in chatting before MFF? Hit us up at t.me/defconfurs

How to make a plane!

5:00pm - 6:00pm Sky Harbor

Come learn the various parts and systems of a jet airplane with Phor as he goes over the parts, their functions, and how they work together to keep an aircraft airborne and safe!

Youtube Animation and Creating Characters with Guest of Honor Vivz!

5:00pm - 7:00pm Hartsfield

A discussion about the current state of youtube animation, and creating engaging characters for stories!

Furry Pictionary

5:00pm - 7:00pm LAX

The classic drawing game with a furry twist! This is a 100% audience participation panel where we work our way through 100 rounds of Pictionary, drawing things from topics such as Animal Species, Furry Fandom Terms, Animal Sayings, and Furries in the Media. The bigger the crowd, the better the game will be, so please join us!

Giant Jenga Furry Tournament

5:00pm - 8:00pm International Ballroom

Come and join the tournament of GIANT JENGA: The Furry Edition

Shiny Sponsor Reception – Late Flight

5:30pm - 6:30pm Ventana

What It Takes to Write: Process, Discipline, and Lifestyle

5:30pm - 6:30pm Lambert

Writing can be very rewarding, but it takes time and discipline. How often have you heard someone say they can't find the time to write, or can't get their mind working in the right direction? As with any worthwhile goal, there are obstacles to be overcome and processes to be learned. In this panel we talk about how writers write, and the writer's lifestyle.

Avian Meet and Tweet

6:00pm - 7:00pm Midway

Birds of a feather fly together! Come perch here and chirp with fellow featheren and friends!

Fursuiting Outside the Fandom

6:00pm - 7:30pm DFW

Tired of just suiting at cons and meets? Take your character on the road! Fursuiting outside the fandom is a fun and rewarding experience where you can bring a little magic into people's everyday lives. This panel will cover everything from basic safety and preparation to more advanced small group activities and strategies to win over your audience. We also will be looking to hear from the participants on their own experiences.

Comparative Anatomy

6:00pm - 8:00pm Rosemont A

Curious about the anatomy and physiology of domestic and exotic species? Interested in learning how nature has evolved predators and prey to excel in their ecological niche? Learn about the animal kingdom’s perfection and hypothetical anthropomorphic adaptations from a veterinarian and one of the fandom’s brightest artists.

Fursuit Dance Competition - Prelims

6:00pm - 9:00pm Second Stage/Convention Center Second Floor 44-49

Are you the best dancer in the fandom? Do you have it takes to shake a tail feather? Come prove that you've got the moves to take you to the top of MFF's Annual Fursuit Dance Competition! Fursuiters/dancers will compete against one another for a chance to perform on the main ballroom's stage at the Finals! This event is CLOSED to the public.

Your Imagined Furry Fantasy (18+ Only!)

6:00pm - 9:00pm Charles De Gaulle

Editing Furry Writing

6:30pm - 7:30pm Lambert

This panel will cover how to find an editor for your work and things you need to keep in mind while working with an editor. We will also talk about things that are unique to furry fiction and how that changes what you might need from an editor.

Open and Polyamorous Relationships 101

6:30pm - 8:00pm Logan

Are you in a relationship, but thinking of adding an additional mate? Have you considered an open relationship, but weren't sure what that would mean for your existing relationship? Are you single, and considering dating a couple, or joining up with an existing pack? Come to Open and Polyamorous Furry Relationships 101, where you will learn how to practice non-monogamy ethically, with the full enthusiastic consent of all parties involved. Topics covered will include non-violent communication strategies, conflict resolution, aligning values through compromise, radical honesty, informed consent, safer sex practices, relationship structures (traditional monogamy, "monogamish" relationships, open relationships, polyamory, and relationship anarchy), personal boundaries, relationship rules, handling rejection, and how and when to say no. Presentation to be followed by Q&A.

Furry TV Commercials 6

7:00pm - 8:00pm Hartsfield

Battle of the Insurance Company Mascots | Many Insurance companies use furry characters to sell their product. We will be viewing and discussing insurance commercials. Which company will be victorious? Audience participation is encouraged.

Inanimate Transformation - History and Psychology of Statues, Pool Toys, and More

7:00pm - 8:00pm Sky Harbor

Plushies, pool toys, pinatas, statues, living fursuits, have all been growing in popularity within the furry fandom in the last few years, bringing more interest to inanimate transformation. What is the psychological draw to such transformation and can we trace of the history of such shapeshifting in myth and folklore. Inanimorphs (Choco Pony) a published historian and genetic biologist at Johns Hopkins University as we examine this growing niche of the furry community.

Intro to Improv Workshop

7:00pm - 8:00pm McCarran

Come learn some basic improv skills from established pros. Isaac and Tiller, both professional improvisers and teachers in the city of Chicago, will run you through some basic improv skills and then help you put them to use in some short form games

Well, You Asked For Professionalism

7:00pm - 8:00pm John Wayne

A doctor, a millwright, and a lawyer walk into a furry convention... Doc Wolverine, Deo TasDevil, and Synicism share funny stories about work and furries.

Foxes & Peppers Concert

7:00pm - 9:00pm Main Stage / Hyatt Grand Ballroom

Fox and Pepper are having a Christmas party and you’re all invited! More than an ordinary concert, this show features holiday originals and christmas favorites, along with a script written by Kyell Gold. Join us for a night of laughs, music, guest appearances, and heartfelt moments. This show is also the premier of Fox and Pepper’s holiday album “Flying Home for the Holidays”

Ironclaw - A Plaque Upon Their Houses

7:00pm - 10:00pm International Ballroom

An eccentric noble is looking for some off-the-books help in escorting him to deliver a reward to someone he feels is deserving. Seems like a cake-walk. What could go wrong? (Why do you always ask that? You KNOW that just invites trouble!)

Fuzzy Logic Escape Room - Friday Evening Bookings

7:00pm - 11:00pm Narita

An Artist's Guide to Selling at Cons

8:00pm - 9:00pm Rosemont A

Want to boost sales at your con table and create life long fans in the process? Create fulfilling customer relationships, set up an engaging table, and sell without feeling like a salesperson!

Puppetry Meet and Greet

8:00pm - 9:00pm Logan

Come and meet your fellow furry puppeteers and puppet enthusiasts! Bring your puppet, introduce yourself, and get ready to share and learn some tricks of the trade. We'll be talking shop and discussing how to develop puppets and performances for puppet slams and personal enjoyment!

Aviation 101

8:00pm - 9:00pm Sky Harbor

Have you ever wanted to learn how a plane flies? Come sit in on this one hour ground lesson aimed at teaching the basics of aviation. This panel will be taught by an active flight instructor.

Dutch angel dragon meet and greet

8:00pm - 9:00pm OHare Ballroom

A meetup for fans, Dutch Angel Dragon fursuits and characters, or those curious about Telephone's popular species. We will aim to get a group photo of everyone who attends! Hosted by the Dutch Angel Dragon Community. Come to play, spectate, hang out, or ask questions you may have about the species.

Introduction to Femme Fursuiting and Animegao Kigurumi

8:00pm - 9:00pm Lindbergh

Our group of performers will discuss the history of crossplay and what that relates to fursuiting and Animegao Kigurumi. We're also going to discuss why it's appealing and tell you how it's changed some lives, before we get into a little bit of the how it's accomplished. Then we will open the floor to questions so we can help introduce you to this fun side of life you might have not thought to try before!

Lupus in Tabula

8:00pm - 10:00pm Heathrow

Welcome to the peaceful town of Tabula, where the wine runs like water and the blood runs like Usain Bolt. It's a thrilling game for 8 to several dozen players. Werewolves stalk the village at night, feasting upon the innocent villagers until the village finally figures out Ted from accounting happens to be a werewolf.

Mystery and Noir

8:30pm - 9:30pm Lambert

Crime scenes and whodunits. Gumshoes and smoke-filled rooms. Do you knowhow to build a good mystery, or to create the right atmosphere for a noir story? Come join us for a chance to talk about what it takes to create a good mystery or noir story.

Babyfur Meet & Greet (18+)

9:00pm - 10:00pm McCarran

A meet and greet for cubs, baby furs, kid furs and those who are curious about them. General discussion and Q & A about the subculture of this part of the fandom. 18+ ONLY

Cards vs. Humanity Charity Event

9:00pm - 10:00pm OHare Ballroom

Who is the worst person at the con? There is one sure fire way to find out! Join us for a charity event unlike any other. Free to enjoy, but donation required to get your paws on a black card… or a bigger blacker card.

Boundfurs Present: Beginning Rope Work (18+)

9:00pm - 10:30pm DFW

Rope work is a versatile and inexpensive skill to learn when getting into bondage or kinky play. This will be a hands-on workshop to discuss safety along with basic knots and ties so please bring a partner to learn with or find one at the panel, you are also welcome to sit and learn. You and a partner can learn knots such as the overhand, square, and lark's head while incorporating those into specialized ties for all sorts of applications. Beginner and intermediate skill levels can benefit from a formal introduction or a great refresher course. It is suggested to bring at least one 15 foot length of rope to the class, 30 foot lengths will be available along with safety gear for a small fee. 18+ ONLY

#notacouple: a sketch comedy show

9:00pm - 10:30pm LAX

The Chicago based Fur-Friendly comedy duo #notacouple has written a comedy review specifically for MFF! Come see send-ups of your favorite furry fandom tropes, popufurs, and other just plain funny SNL-style sketch content made for a furry audience. Special guests: Maybe???

Kink Discussion Panel (18+)

9:00pm - 11:00pm Midway

A place to ask questions and discuss various kinks in a safe and non judgmental environment. All experience levels and identities are welcome. This panel is discussion only. 18+ ONLY

Avian Anatomy - Adult

9:00pm - 11:00pm Rosemont A

Ever wonder what's under the tail? Or what isn't there? Or how birds "do it?" Well, now's your chance to find out in a fun atmosphere where no question is too stupid. Aetus will show you everything you ever wanted to know using illustrations and photos in this 90 minute presentation with a 30 minute question and answer session at the end. We'll also discuss applications to art and writing. Bring your curiosity or maybe your eye bleach!

Actually Writing That (Adult) Story (18+)

9:30pm - 11:00pm Lambert

You've been to panels on world-building, character development, even how to run the business side of being a writer. But now it's time to actually write a story. At this panel, we'll have an in-depth look at putting sentences together, figuring out story flow, and (by the time we're done) actually have a 3-page story done. Learn the craft by doing the craft. 18+ ONLY

Ladies of AD (18+)

10:00pm - 11:00pm Hartsfield

A panel for the ladies of After Dark social media to meet each other. This panel is for female and nonbinary-identifying people only. 18+ ONLY.

I Comedy Better When I've had a Few

10:00pm - 11:00pm Second Stage/Convention Center Second Floor 44-49

"I have no idea what is going to happen at this charity event, but it is for a good cause. Show up, throw some money into the hat and enjoy the show. And for those of you that asked for this on twitter… I hope you’re happy." 18+ ONLY

Meditation Methods

10:00pm - 11:00pm Logan

Ever wanted to unlock latent mental abilities, connect to your spiritual self, or even have a simple and effective way to relax after a stressful day? Come join Farran to learn some basic meditation methods that can help you achieve all of these things!

Raise the Ruff, Pup 101 (18+)

10:00pm - 12:00am Sky Harbor

Come hang with Pounder and Pup Arcturus as we scratch the surface of Puppy Play. We will cover the basics of human animal role-play, gear, headspace, safety, toys, treats, as well as answer any questions you have. It doesn’t matter how you identify, everyone is welcome. 18+ ONLY

Friday Dance

10:00pm - 2:00am Main Stage / Hyatt Grand Ballroom

10:00 PM – Avian Invasion (House); 11:00 PM – Skroy (Multigenre); 12:00 AM – Recca (Electro); 1:00 PM – NONSTOPPUP (OMGWTFBBQ)

Albedo - "Albedo After Dark" (18+ Only)

10:00pm - 2:00am Charles De Gaulle

Albedo: Platinum Catalyst - The tabletop game inspired by and dedicated to the epic, sci-fi militaristic comic universe that Steve Gallacc created, which was actually a major influence in the initial coming-together of the Furry Fandom! Does your unit have the wit, grit and spit in order to overcome the invading Independent Lapine Republic forces that have come with xenocentric means of universal domination?

Femme Fursuit Photo Shoot

11:00pm - 12:30am DFW

Do you have a feminine fursuit? Want our photographer to bring out your best? Join our photo shoot for group and individual shots with a selection of poses and props. Cute and innocent, butch and powerful, curvy, round, or lithe -- all shapes, styles, and sizes are welcome. (this event is for fursuiters and handlers only)

A Bad Fanfiction Reading (18+)

11:00pm - 12:30am LAX

Have you ever wanted to hear a bunch of furries attempt to drunkenly voice act through your favorite TERRIBLE fan fiction? Well do we have a treat for you! Join Kai as ThatKrazyK9, Rhye Wolfdog, Dodge Horse, T0ra Fusky, Ryker Husky, and Timber Puppers among a few special guests as we attempt to brave the best of the worst.

Comparative Anatomy 18+

11:00pm - 1:00am Rosemont A

Leave your taboos at the door! This panel is a tryst of fantasy and the unrestricted truth. Have a look at the mystery, wonder, and intimate details of reproduction in the animal kingdom as well as theoretical anthropomorphic creatures.

The Original Whose Lion is it Anyway? (18+)

11:30pm - 1:00am Second Stage/Convention Center Second Floor 44-49

Based off the popular TV show “Whose Line is it Anyway,” this is everyone’s chance to get up on stage and improvise with their fellow furs! A completely interactive panel, Whose Lion will feature such games as: Questions Only, Who’s Line, Party Quirks, and even World’s Worst. Hosted by Alkali, this panel is sure to be a good time for all; so come on out, get up on stage, and show everyone how quick your wit is. Panel is 18+, and may not be suitable for minors. People with a heart condition should not have a heart attack during this panel as we will think you are acting. Panel has been known to cause uproarious laughter, fits of giggling, and diarrhea. See you there!

Saturday, December 01, 2018

111 events

FVS Rehearsal #2

9:00am - 12:00pm Second Stage/Convention Center Second Floor 44-49

Info Desk

9:00am - 7:00pm TBA

Con Suite

9:00am - 12:00am Rosemont C/D

Fursuit Lounge (Hyatt)

9:00am - 2:00am United

Operations

9:00am - 2:00am Reagan

Sponsor Brunch

9:30am - 11:30am Main Stage / Hyatt Grand Ballroom

Fursuit Yoga with Slade

10:00am - 11:00am DFW

Doing great yoga moves in a fursuit.

Buddhism, Hinduism, & Eastern Spirituality

10:00am - 11:00am Logan

Ever been curious about Buddhism, Hinduism, Shintoism or the philosophies of the East? Then join us at this panel for an overview and introduction these (and others) and find out what all this talk of enlightenment, karma, the Kama Sutra, and more is all about. Should be enlightening.

Plot & Scene Structure

10:00am - 11:00am Lambert

Veteran writers Jess & George will discuss savvy techniques for building basic plot and scene structures that will help keep your readers glued to the page! Includes an interactive writing exercise.

Dragon Storm - Bunny Bonanza

10:00am - 1:00pm International Ballroom

Ok, we have a problem. It seems that a killer bunny has come up with an interesting warp feature... it reproduces by splitting apart! The good news is that we know how to stop it. The bad news is that this bunny started reproducing a couple of weeks ago... (Materials provided if you don't have a character already)

Fuzzy Logic Escape Room - Saturday Early Bookings

10:00am - 1:00pm Narita

Artist Alley & Marketplace

10:00am - 6:00pm Artists Alley & Marketplace/Convention Center First Floor 5-10

Dealers Den

10:00am - 6:00pm Dealer Room/Convention Center Second Floor 21-34

The Dealers Den is open to attendees during these hours. Dealers listings and locations, with maps, can be found at http://www.furfest.org/DealersDen

Registration

10:00am - 6:00pm Registration/Convention Center First Floor 2 & 13

After Registration closes, Temporary Badges good for one evening only can be obtained at Convention Operations

Art Show

10:00am - 7:00pm Art Show/Convention Center First Floor 1 & 14

Quicksale Available starting at 2:00 PM. Silent art auction will be ending starting with the Mature art starting at 7:00 PM.

Arcade

10:00am - 12:00am Florence

Video Gaming

10:00am - 12:00am London

Table Top Gaming

10:00am - 2:00am International Ballroom

Brand Building For Furries and Smol Business

11:00am - 12:00pm SeaTac

Furries and furry businesses on social media, if you’re looking to do more than winging it and hope for the best; here’s your chance to get tips and pointers from a person who does it professionally. Learn what a brand is, and best practices you can adopt to help you more effectively utilize social media to establish a brand presence for your fursona or small business on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and beyond.

Home Vocal Recording on a Budget

11:00am - 12:00pm Lindbergh

Do you want to record vocals, but don't know where to start? Do you want to get your budding voice acting/singing/podcasting career off the ground, but don't know what equipment to get? I can help you with that! | This panel will cover the basics of home vocal recording, and provide equipment suggestions for a variety of budgets. I'll teach you how to make your ideas a reality, without breaking the bank!

Name That RPG Tune

11:00am - 12:00pm Sky Harbor

Ever geek out over music from role-playing games? Finally you can use that love of music to win prizes! Come join your fellow RPG music fans for a fun-filled hour of "Name That Tune", RPG style!

Anthros in (Your) Writing

11:00am - 12:30pm Lambert

Anthros appear in all facets of media. However, while many anthro characters have tons of fans worldwide (see: Star Fox), not all these fans consider themselves furries. What separates Khajits from your fursona? What makes one more appealing to the masses than the other? How do you integrate beast races in your world? Welcome to a writing panel all about the integration of anthro races, character development, and separation of anthro types!

Arkham Horror

11:00am - 1:30pm International Ballroom

Let's bust out 40 pounds of tokens and 4,783 cards and pretend we're in 1920s land where we must save the town of Arkham from impending tentacle doom. This is a cooperative, RPG board game for up to about 8 players. I'll teach you how to play if you're new, and game won't take all night, promise.

Zoophobia with Guest of Honor Vivz

12:00pm - 1:00pm Rosemont A

A discussion/QnA for my past webcomic Zoophobia!

Instagram Mingle

12:00pm - 1:00pm DFW

The Instagram Mingle is a chance for other Instagram users to meet up and get to know other users! There will be games, a group photoshoot, and a chance to say hi to the panel holders!

Wisconsin Furs Meet and Greet

12:00pm - 1:00pm SeaTac

Are you from Wisconsin or wanting to learn more about the furry community in America's Dairyland? Come meet fellow furs from the cheesehead state and learn about events that happen all around the state! Some of the events have Cheesy Jokes, All have good company!

Mass Effect: Unity

12:00pm - 2:00pm Malpensa

FREE Rapid HIV Testing w/ Sinai Health Systems in Directors ABC

12:00pm - 6:00pm TBA

Fursuit Lounge (Convention Center)

12:00pm - 12:00am Convention Center Second Floor Room 41

Get Published

12:30pm - 1:30pm Lambert

Are you ready to see your name in print? It's not enough to write the great American furry novel; you'll need to get someone to publish it. In this panel we discuss what it takes to get your stories, long and short, in front of editors and publishers who will help your story find an audience, and how to work with them to get published.

Introducing Tarot

12:30pm - 2:00pm McCarran

You've always been curious to know about Tarot cards as a form of divination. Here's your chance to find out what it's all about and how to get started on your own.

Berry Talks

1:00pm - 2:00pm Second Stage/Convention Center Second Floor 44-49

A variety show with dances, skits, and games featuring your favorite furry youtubers.

Convention War Stories

1:00pm - 2:00pm LAX

Come out and see what happens behind the closed doors of conventions. Sit back and listen to the stories that you were never meant to find out about from our panel of convention staff and board members. Enjoy the stories and find out why that cop was shaking his head well laughing.

Military Furs

1:00pm - 2:00pm Lindbergh

Come over and have fun, and meet some new people as will tell all our good stories open to all veterans, active military from all countries.

Totem Animals

1:00pm - 2:00pm Logan

What are Totem Animals? How do you interact with them? Do certain animals hold similar meanings across cultures and people? Explore your connection with your animal spirit guide.

Autism in the Furry Community: Focus Group

1:00pm - 2:30pm Charles De Gaulle

Many furries identify as being on the autism spectrum. In this focus group, led by Dr. Elizabeth Fein of the International Anthropomorphic Research Project (furscience.com) we will talk about why people on the autism spectrum choose to get involved with the furry fandom, and what kinds of things make it easier or harder for people on the spectrum to get and stay involved. The group is open to all – people on the autism spectrum, their friends and family members, and people who are interested in the topic for other reasons. We are especially interested to hear from people who are on the autism spectrum themselves. | This focus group will gather data for the research study “Social Connection through Creative Community: An Ethnographic Study of Participation in the Furry Fandom among People on the Autism Spectrum”. The group will be limited to 10 participants to make sure everyone has enough chance to talk. If you would like to sign up, please text Elizabeth Fein at (773) 917-4717. You can indicate interest on the website, if you like, but sign-ups need to happen through text message to protect the privacy of participants. Dr. Fein will also be conducting individual interviews – please text the same number if you would like to sign up. | Questions? Please email Elizabeth Fein at [email protected] .

[email protected]

1:00pm - 2:30pm Charles De Gaulle

Real Life Furries

1:00pm - 2:30pm John Wayne

Discussion of the implications of actual anthropomorphic life forms.

Fursuit Menagerie

1:00pm - 3:00pm Main Stage / Hyatt Grand Ballroom

Come on down to the main ballroom for a chance to meet other fursuiters, take group photos, and ham it up for the crowd! | Starting at 1:00pm and running until 3pm, the FurFest Fursuit Menagerie is a great place to show off your costumes and mingle with attendees. We'll have some light game-like activities, background music and group-photo areas setup. | We'll also have additional water stations available in the Rosemont Ballroom during the Menagerie (no photos in this room, please).

Fuzzy Logic Escape Room - Saturday Afternoon Bookings

1:00pm - 4:00pm Narita

Do you even DJ bro?

1:30pm - 3:00pm Hartsfield

Have you ever been to a dance or rave at a con? How about a show at a local venue featuring touring DJs/Producers? Ever wonder what exactly they are doing up there in the booth? Or thought about getting into DJing but don't know where to start? Then this is the panel for you! | Vander and Robbie will be giving a panel for those interested in learning how to become a DJ, or how to improve their skills, as well as giving insights for those interested in becoming openers and eventually headliners for professional shows and events. They will be discussing topics such as setups, hardware/software, music resources, pre-planned vs live sets, tips for live performances, and how to branch into your local scene. They will also be delving into the more complex aspects for those who are already experienced such as technical skills, song selection, energy levels and flow, crowd interaction and equipment. There will be demos along with a practice session on industry standard equipment and other setups for people to try out if time permits.

DIY 101: How to Self-Publish

1:30pm - 3:00pm Lambert

So you want to self-publish, but you aren't sure how to do it? We'll talk you through the basics of planning, budgeting, financing, crowd-funding, producing, and distributing. Whether it's a book, comic, boxed game, video game... the basics are the same: get a plan, then follow through.

Musical Muzzles

2:00pm - 3:00pm SeaTac

Music 101, from starting out to the big stages. Expect singalongs.

TN Furs, and More - Meet and Greet

2:00pm - 3:00pm Lindbergh

A Meet and Greet for furs in TN and surrounding states. Do you live in TN or surrounding states? Are you moving to TN? Ever come TN or plan to visit? Come join us, make some new friends, and learn about meets/events that are held (or will be) in different parts of TN! We will also be taking suggestions on meets and events to have in the future!

Designing and Creating Plus Sized Fursuits

2:00pm - 3:00pm Sky Harbor

Have you ever wanted to create a fursuit with a plus-sized body shape? Ever wonder what steps are needed to take your idea from drawing to finished suit? This panel will cover the process from beginning to end: modifying a duct tape dummy for pattern draping, designing removable internal padding, adding love handles, thick tails, bellies and leg shaping. Emphasis will be on the female form, but ideas will be presented for making male modifications as well.

Pagan Furs: The Mysteries of Magick

2:00pm - 3:00pm Logan

The word magick conjures up lots of images: dozens of candles, a bubbling cauldron, a pointed witches hat. But what is it really? Come here the truth about magick: what it is, what it isnt, how it works, and what it exists for.

Bingo!

2:00pm - 3:30pm McCarran

Back for a third year, its bingo time ! Come play a round, win a prize, and have fun with friends~

Two Rooms and a Boom!

2:00pm - 3:30pm Gatwick

Intrigue, lies, deceit, and occasional bouts of improv! This fun new party game for all kinds of players is incredibly quick to learn, and takes only a few minutes to play. If you like party games like Mafia/Lupus, then this is worth checking out.

Cutthroat Artist

3:00pm - 4:00pm DFW

Four artists compete in a series of surprise timed challenges and each round, one artist is eliminated until a winner is crowned! The twist? The artists can bid on dastardly sabotages to hurt their competitors! Come watch and you may be chosen to get free art!

Adler Animates - LIVE!

3:00pm - 4:00pm LAX

A Sequential Image, Stereophonic, Multi-Media Event where Adler tells stories, Presses buttons, and helps you smile!

Furst Responder Meet up

3:00pm - 4:00pm Sky Harbor

A meet up for all furry first responders and their friends. All are welcome to attend.

Mascha and the Swingin' Tails

3:00pm - 4:00pm Second Stage/Convention Center Second Floor 44-49

Let Mascha and her jazz combo, the Swingin' Tails, transport you to amazing places! Their mix of jazz, standards, and swing may have you dancing in the aisles! (We strongly encourage this.)

Sergals: The World of Vilous

3:00pm - 4:00pm OHare Ballroom

What exactly is a sergal? Where do they come from? Come join members of the official Vilous Team for an informative discussion on sergals to find out! Learn about the origins of sergals and the sci-fi fantasy world they inhabit, including other races and creatures! A casual meet & greet will follow, so if you are yourself a sergal, come say hi!

Leopardy!

3:00pm - 4:00pm SeaTac

A furry take on the classic TV game show. Come test your trivia knowledge on all things furry and furry-related. Just remember to always answer in the form of a question!

Uni-fur-sity: Balancing the Furry Community with Academics

3:00pm - 4:00pm Logan

College students make up a significant portion of the furry fandom (roughly one-fifth, by Furry Poll 2015 data). This panel is intended to host a discussion on and for this portion. How do you balance time spent with the furry community versus time spent working towards your academics? Other specific topics will include campus and community involvement, balancing social structures, personal experiences with furry in the academic setting, time management, community outreach, and the process of finding or establishing furry student groups.

Furry Psychology

3:00pm - 4:30pm Midway

Join our panel of psychologists and psychologists-in-training to talk about all sorts of fun and furry topics from the lens of psychology. Come enjoy our professionally trained team's perspectives on topics such as what might motivate people to enjoy roleplaying or fursuiting, gender and sexuality, and more.

So You Want to Write Fantasy

3:00pm - 4:30pm Lambert

Authors Jess Owen and NightEyes Dayspring will be running a crash course in Things to Think About if a wondrous tale is in your heart and you don't know where to begin. Tropes, worldbuilding, voice, magic systems, characters ... with a lengthy Q&A for all your mystifying, adventureful, fantastical concerns. Light & urban fantasy writers welcome, but the focus will be on "Epic" fantasy--think Tolkien, Game of Thrones, Wheel of Time!

My Little Pony - Rocks Fall, Everybody Compromise!

3:00pm - 6:00pm International Ballroom

Pinkie Pie is worried because her sister Marble has not written back like she is supposed to. We need to go to her family's rock farm to see if there is any trouble! (characters provided)

Charity Whose Lion is it Anyway

4:00pm - 5:00pm Second Stage/Convention Center Second Floor 44-49

Come out and see some of the funniest people in the fandom performing in Improv games. This 100% off the cuff event will go to support our charity, so come one come all and see some of your favorite funny furs make fools of themselves. As with any Improv event, audience participation is bound to happen.

Under 18 Furs Meet/Greet

4:00pm - 5:00pm Logan

Any and all young furs welcome! Drop by to make new friends and meet people your age at the convention. This is a parent-friendly event too, so feel free to bring them down to have their questions on the community answered!

Wildlife Rehab and Care

4:00pm - 5:00pm SeaTac

Ever wonder whats it's like to work with wildlife? Here's a panel to answer all your burning questions.

Gender Performance For Performers

4:00pm - 5:30pm Sky Harbor

Want to portray a character that has a different gender identity to your own? Fancy playing with gender roles, or just want to be seen by everyone else as the gender you feel? Come along and learn how body language, speech patterns and mannerisms can really help you give your character a clearly defined identity!

CATaclysm

4:00pm - 7:00pm International Ballroom

Fuzzy Logic Escape Room - Saturday Late Afternoon Bookings

4:00pm - 7:00pm Narita

Fursuit Photoshoot

4:00pm - 9:00pm LaGuardia

Work that tail! Stop on by and mug for our camera, and get some wonderful fursuit pictures to remember the con by!

So You Wanna be a Furry Youtuber?

4:30pm - 5:30pm LAX

YouTube is quickly becoming the newest platform for furries to showcase their creativity, uniqueness, nerve, and talent. But what exactly does it take to produce high quality videos? We'll be covering many of the basics that it takes in order to create your own content, including information about camera equipment, lighting, audio, editing, and more! Even if you've never touched a camera before, the goal of this panel is to provide a starting foundation so you can start your journey into the realm of YouTube.

Kyell Gold Reading/Q&A

4:30pm - 5:30pm Midway

Author and GOH Kyell Gold will read from an upcoming unpublished work and then will take your questions about his books or just about anything else.

The Neo-Futurists: The Infinite Wrench

4:30pm - 6:00pm Main Stage / Hyatt Grand Ballroom

We are proud to welcome back one of the most talked-about events from last year's Midwest FurFest. The NeoFuturists are one of the most innovative theater groups in Chicago, and are the creators of the long-running play 'Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind'. 'The Infinite Wrench' is a rollicking, exciting, hilarious, thought-provoking, and at times interactive attempt to perform 30 plays in 60 minutes. The NeoFuturists will be preparing a performance specially tailored to Midwest FurFest and furry fandom; you don't want to miss it! 18+ ONLY

Character Design

5:00pm - 6:00pm Hartsfield

Wanna learn how to create characters that really stand out in the fandom in a good way? Well here's your chance! Terra and Qutens will teach you the basics of character design and color theory to make characters that really pop!

Charity Dance Workshop – Rozbot Teaches Illusion Style!

5:00pm - 6:00pm Rosemont A

Welcome to MFF's first ever charity dance workshop! The class is being taught by Rozbot, one of MFF's returning guest judges for Floor Wars and the Fursuit Dance Competition. To sign up, stop by the Charity, and make a minimum donation of $10 and ask to sign up. You will be provided with a boarding pass that will allow you in to the class. There will be limited availability, so don't delay! From Rozbot: This is a dance class dedicated to teaching the very basics of foundations: isolation, sectioning, and texture. Most dance styles use these techniques either directly or indirectly. We will break these techniques into their component parts so you can build from there!"

Come Fly With Me

5:00pm - 6:00pm SeaTac

Are you thinking of a career in aviation? Or maybe you just want to get a private pilot licence to go enjoy the magic of flight? We share my experience with landing that “dream job” in aviation, like any career path, there are many up’s and downs as well as many laughs and a good story or too to tell from the road (sky)... So come join JetFox for a good laugh or two and maybe you might even get inspired to take the first flight on the way to landing your dream job in aviation.

Straw Poll

5:00pm - 6:00pm Tech Center

Make your paw seen! We'll ask a bunch of dumb questions to everybody in the room to get some borderline science going. Confidentiality and inanity are both ensured.

TF Meet and Greet

5:00pm - 6:00pm John Wayne

Are you looking for a change? Well look no further! Come to the TF Meet and Greet to break out of the ordinary and find out who your fellow shifters truly are. Don't know what transformation is about? No problem! We'll gladly alter your understanding.

Feline Meet & Greet

5:30pm - 6:30pm McCarran

Come meet all the cats at MFF! Photographer will be on hand for photo opportunities

Author-Ilustrator Collaboration

5:30pm - 6:30pm Midway

Author and GOH Kyell Gold and artist Neverwolf discuss their process in creating the illustrations for the book "Ty Game."

Furry Dread

5:30pm - 7:30pm LAX

James D'Amato of the One Shot Podcast leads a cast of furry performers through a game of Dread, a jenga based horror game where a falling tower means death. Join us for screams and laughs as some of your fandom favorites fight for their lives.

After Dark photo shoot

6:00pm - 7:00pm DFW

Get your mind out of the gutter. It's a blacklight and glowy photoshoot.

Transfurs

6:00pm - 8:00pm Lindbergh

Furry --- human, body --- soul, male --- female. Is life one, the other, or somewhere in between? Join us for a discussion about the shades of gray, how they affect our spirit, and our every day lives.

The Popufur Survival Guide

6:30pm - 7:30pm McCarran

What do you do when everyone wants a piece of you? How do you handle chaos and keep a smile on your face? We'll show you the proven path to social nirvana.

Mental Health and the Creator

6:30pm - 7:30pm Lambert

Why are creative people more likely to be depressed? What is Imposter Syndrome? Some of the problems writers face are emotional. Come find out tips of determine an issue and provide self-care.

Artist/Dealers Enamel Pin Trading Event

7:00pm - 8:00pm Sky Harbor

An enamel pin trading bonanza! Come to this event to trade cool and unique enamel pins. This event is open to EVERYONE; artist alley and dealers den vendors encouraged to come! Even if you don't want to trade pins, you can come show off your cool collection!

The 3 Headed Monster

7:00pm - 8:00pm Hartsfield

Three 20 minute stand up shows combined into one! The Three Headed Monster is back once again to prove to themselves that stage fright can be overcome by persistence, practice and tequila.

Furry Variety Show

7:00pm - 9:00pm Second Stage/Convention Center Second Floor 44-49

The FVS is a non-competitive variety show. It's a bit of Vaudeville, and sort of like the Muppet Show. Come by and watch your fellow furs show their talents. If you want to be in the show and have an act, come to the first rehearsal. If you want to be in the show but don't have an act, join us and we'll try to add you to an existing act. We prefer to have our performers contact us several weeks before the con, but we will take performers as late as Friday evening. The basic rules are a three minute time limit, not TOO adult content, and some sort of tie in to furry. Our show is Saturday evening. We have TWO rehearsals (Friday Afternoon and Saturday Morning). The MFF Furry Variety Show also welcomes video content in the show if submitted in advance. See the web page for more details.

Floor Wars

7:00pm - 9:30pm Main Stage / Hyatt Grand Ballroom

It's the sixth annual Floor Wars, bringing together the best dancers from around the fandom in heated battles and maw-dropping moments of excitement! Witness this year's event and see who takes the top spot.

Your Imagined Furry Fantasy (18+ Only!)

7:00pm - 10:00pm Charles De Gaulle

Fuzzy Logic Escape Room - Saturday Evening Bookings

7:00pm - 11:00pm Narita

RAWR: A Furry Writing Workshop

7:30pm - 8:30pm Lambert

Did you know there's an annual five-day workshop just for furry writers? That's what RAWR, the Regional Anthropomorphic Writers Retreat is. Come listen in and ask questions as two of the organizers present an overview.

Furry Speed Mingle

7:30pm - 9:00pm LAX

Looking for a place to find furs that share your interests and make new friends (or maybe more?) Then this fast paced and fun panel is for you!

Inflatable Furs

7:30pm - 9:00pm DFW

This is an open forum for inflatable furs to show off their toys and have fursuiters get their photos with them.

The Dragget Show Live

8:00pm - 9:00pm Rosemont A

Join Xander the Dragon, Alkali the Ferret, and a special guest or two. These guys record a podcast LIVE AT MFF! Come watch as they talk about anything and everything and nothing.

Raising Pygmy Goats

8:00pm - 9:00pm SeaTac

Goats are often an incredibly under-appreciated species but can be amazingly unique companions. Come learn about what it takes to raise pygmy goats, what you can expect from them as a pet, and some of the fun experiences we have had with them over the past two years.

How to draw THICC Characters

8:00pm - 9:30pm Sky Harbor

Looking to add a little more fluff and "oomph" to your characters? With years of cultivating skills in curves, Padunk and Niis will share their tips and tricks to creating voluptuous bodyshapes!

Lupus in Tabula

8:00pm - 10:00pm Heathrow

The convention classic returns. Players are assigned secret roles in a village with a werewolf problem. The villagers must identify the werewolves and eliminate them while the werewolves pick them off one by one at night. And of course, there's a human who wants the werewolves to win, and another lycanthrope who will win if they can survive until the end.

Ironclaw - Stop that Barge!

8:00pm - 11:00pm International Ballroom

Big deal! What's it matter if a barge has been stolen? It's not like it's going anywhere fast! So what if a bunch of grain is getting hijacked. Wait, what? How many cannon did you say were on that barge? Oh...

Erotica: Basic Adult Writing (18+)

8:30pm - 10:00pm Lambert

It's time to turn up the heat in your story! In this panel we discuss adult writing, covering not only the basics, but also such matters as the difference between romance, erotica, and porn, how much detail to provide and how to pace your scenes, and how these enticing elements can work together with the plot, characterization, and setting. 18 and above only; badges/IDs will be checked at the door.

Pup, Pet and Handler Meet 'n' Sniff (Meet 'n' Greet) (18+)

9:00pm - 10:00pm OHare Ballroom

Pup, Pet and Handler Meet 'n' Sniff (Meet 'n' Greet) Sponsored by the Chicago Puppy Patrol. 18+ ONLY

Shapeshifters and Transformation

9:00pm - 10:00pm Gatwick

A fun panel that looks into the different aspects of the transformation/shapeshifting subculture, from the historical perspective looking at the cultural significance of transformation in folklore, stories, and fables, to the metaphysical perspective from shamans and the animal spirit, to the modern day look from a biological and genetics standpoint. As well as a look and analysis of the subculture within the furry community

Burlesque 101 (18+)

9:00pm - 10:30pm SeaTac

An interactive dance panel on the art of sensual dance! 18+ ONLY

Nuts and Bolts. How to draw Mecha and Armor

9:30pm - 10:30pm Sky Harbor

The, How to draw Mecha panel would be a tutorial class to teach newcomers and seasoned artists alike to draw better machines, armor, guns, and tech. It will consist of examples of mecha from my personal gallery, detailing specific structures and inspirations drawn from the art. I will be bringing in other examples from my favorite artists and how they approach the same design choices from their unique styles. I also plan to showcase the right and wrong way to structure machines, guns, and armor in a more *believable* way to make them appear to work and not just cobbled together. I also have engineering experience and work in Electronics and fabricating so my knowledge of how to draw and detail this kind of art is very instinctual as it is also a passion of mine

Mature Art Auction

9:30pm - 11:00pm Midway

The art from the Mature Section of the Art Show that has achieved EIGHT bids, will move to this later night auction, and we'll see who can bid the highest and takes the pieces home. The auctioneers will be having fun and won't be shy, so the event will be ages 18+.

Transformation Erotica (18+)

10:00pm - 11:00pm John Wayne

A group discussion and chat about transformation as a fetish. If you like anything that involves a change, you're welcome to join us! 18+ ONLY

Erotica: Kinks and More (18+)

10:00pm - 11:00pm Lambert

Adult writing isn't always plain vanilla. Some of us like to explore different, odd, and unusual desires. Come join us as we talk about the challenges and rewards of writing about the strange, secret and sometimes taboo worlds of kinks and fetishes. 18 and above only; badges/IDs will be checked at the door.

Japanese Rope Bondage 101: Playing With Just One Rope (18+)

10:00pm - 11:30pm DFW

Japanese Rope Bondage (aka Kinbaku/Shibari) can seem imposing. It's often extremely complex, intricate and beautiful; not something that you can learn in an hour and not something you'd necessarily want to *play* with outside of a photo shoot. In this class, I aim to show you a different side of Japanese bondage. With a single rope and just a couple of simple building blocks, I'll show you how to play with your partner, taking them through a wide range of sensations - from gentle and caressing all the way to rough and controlling. The class will cover safety and there will be time for some Q&A. This is a hands on class - rope will be available for the first 15 couples that need it and you're encouraged to bring your own (26-33 feet/8-10 meters, natural fiber rope [cotton, hemp, jute]) 18+ ONLY

Is Your Furry Art Stale?

10:00pm - 11:30pm Hartsfield

"IS YOUR FURRY ART STALE?!" is a hilarious and informative illustrated lecture talking about some potential pitfalls to doing you best work in the furry fandom, using ourselves as examples. Our hope is that you laugh at our mistakes, developments, and be inspired by how rad the fandom is. There's a lot to love here!

Fursuit Charades

10:00pm - 11:30pm LAX

How much CAN you say, without really saying anything? Join us for all the fun and find out! Fursuiters are highly encouraged for this event!

Under the Hood, Pup 201 (18+)

10:00pm - 12:00am OHare Ballroom

Come join us as we dig deeper into facilitating and sustaining the pet/handler headspace. We will discuss headspace, communication, commands, rituals & routines, reinforcement & training, approaches to handling, and other topics. This is an interactive workshop which is applicable to a broad spectrum of headspaces like a fursona and all ranges of pet play. No matter how you identify, you are welcome to attend with your ears perked and ready to learn. 18+ ONLY

Airplane! The movie!

10:00pm - 12:00am Rosemont A

Make sure your carry-ons are stowed and your seatbacks are in the upright position, as we buckle in for a showing of the classic 80's movie Airplane!

Foxes & Peppers AD Charity Show

10:00pm - 12:00am Second Stage/Convention Center Second Floor 44-49

Join Fox and Pepper for their biggest charity show yet! There will be bad language, good music, and a whole bunch of stuff off of their newest album: Spread Thy Wings! Come hear what all the Nashville nonsense added up to. Also. Shaving may occur. Don’t ask.

Transfurs AD

10:00pm - 12:00am Lindbergh

We all know there are things we just can't say at any point. This goes double when dealing with all those pesky body parts. Come join us for a discussion of the every day issues, with a more adult tone.

Saturday Dance

10:00pm - 2:00am Main Stage / Hyatt Grand Ballroom

10:00 PM – Takum (Trance); 11:00 PM – Tekfox (Trap); 12:00 AM – Treetz (Dubstep, Bass House); 1:00 AM – Rocco Jackal (DnB)

Albedo - "Albedo After Dark 2" (18+ Only!)

10:00pm - 2:00am Charles De Gaulle

Sunday, December 02, 2018

65 events

Art Auction

9:00am - 10:30am Hartsfield

Fun and Furious. If a piece of wonderful art gets EIGHT bids, it will be sent to the General Voice Auction. Our highly entertaining team of auctioneers will take voice bids and the highest bid wins! "Open to All"

Con Suite

9:00am - 5:00pm Rosemont C/D

Info Desk

9:00am - 5:00pm TBA

Fursuit Lounge (Hyatt)

9:00am - 11:59pm United

Operations

9:00am - 2:00am Reagan

Absent Friends & Family

10:00am - 11:00am Lambert

Unfortunately, there are members of the furry fandom who sadly can no longer join us at our conventions, or in our lives. We take this time to open up space to remember those that we have lost in recent years, including well loved former MFF staff.

Transformation

10:00am - 11:00am LAX

Polymorph spells, species-altering viruses, and the beast within. Come sit in on this panel where we discuss a genre where furries have something to explore not often seen in other genres: the transformation story.

Christian Furs Fellowship

10:00am - 11:30am Midway

Come meet other Christians in the fandom and learn about some ways to grow in your faith. Will include open discussion. All are welcome!

Fuzzy Logic Escape Room - Sunday Early Bookings

10:00am - 1:00pm Narita

Registration

10:00am - 2:00pm Registration/Convention Center First Floor 2 & 13

After Registration closes, Temporary Badges good for one evening only can be obtained at Convention Operations

Arcade

10:00am - 4:00pm Florence

Video Gaming

10:00am - 4:00pm London

Artist Alley & Marketplace

10:00am - 4:00pm Artists Alley & Marketplace/Convention Center First Floor 5-10

Dealers Den

10:00am - 4:00pm Dealer Room/Convention Center Second Floor 21-34

The Dealers Den is open to attendees during these hours. Dealers listings and locations, with maps, can be found at http://www.furfest.org/DealersDen

Art Show Pickup

10:00am - 4:30pm Art Show/Convention Center First Floor 1 & 14

Art Show pick-up for winning bigs and quick sale starting at 10:00 AM. Artist pickup of unsold art begins at 12:00 PM.

Table Top Gaming

10:00am - 6:00pm International Ballroom

Fursuit Jerseys Photoshoot

11:00am - 11:30am Conference Center Foyer

A Midwest FurFest tradition continues with this year's Fursuit Jerseys Photoshoot. Sports fans, get your fursuits and jerseys on and show the love for your favorite teams! We'll have some big group shots, and smaller group and individual shots for those who want them. Sports equipment (balls, sticks, etc.) is welcome!

Hazbin Hotel with Guest of Honor Vivz

11:00am - 12:00pm Hartsfield

QnA and shared content for upcoming pilot "Hazbin Hotel"

Hooray for Hoofers

11:00am - 12:00pm John Wayne

Equines and other hoofed members of the furry community are welcome for a discussion about their draw to equines, their favorites, and experiences with other hoofed species.

Ramblings of an Airline Crew

11:00am - 12:00pm McCarran

Hear about what happens on the other side of the flight deck door, or "what not to do in an airport" Hosted by active airline crewmembers, bring questions too!

Chronicles of a Mascot

11:00am - 12:00pm SeaTac

So what is it really like to perform in a giant animal costume as a job? One such individual has endured the trials of hot summers and rowdy fans and is here to share some stories. (T-shirts and baseballs not included)

Basic Storytelling for Young Writers

11:00am - 12:00pm Lambert

For younger furs (anyone under 18, but specifically 9 years and up) young-adult fantasy author Jess Owen will talk about basic storytelling techniques anyone can use to write a short or long story in any genre! Kids will have a chance to create characters and a plot right there on the spot with Jess and the other participants, with lots of time for questions about writing and publishing after.

20th Century Furry Publications

11:00am - 12:30pm Sky Harbor

Presented by the Furry Library, a talk and presentation of comics, zines, and other publications made by or for the Furry Fandom front the 70s to 2000s. Includes a browsable selection from the Furry Library's 1500+ item collection.

Open Mic & Comedy Basics

11:00am - 12:30pm LAX

Have a stand-up routine you want to try out? Want to tell a story you think will give us a chuckle? Come try it out at MFF Open Mic! One could not ask for a friendlier atmosphere. After your act, be ready to receive some helpful good natured critiques from the panel hosts. All performers are limited to 3 to 5 minuet sets depending on the panel turn out.

Autism in the Furry Community: Focus Group

11:00am - 12:30pm Charles De Gaulle

Everything is a Dog

11:00am - 1:00pm Lindbergh

New to furry art? In this panel you'll learn how to draw a basic dog and why it's a great starting block for most drawings. From there I'll give you some tips and tricks to make sure not everything you draw looks like a dog. Bring your sketchbooks!

Charity Auction

11:00am - 1:00pm OHare Ballroom

Check out the wonderful donated artwork and other amazing donated items up for auction in our Charity Auction Gallery at furfest.org/charity. The auction will begin promptly at 11am cst on Sunday. The best of the best, our Charity Auction Featured Items, will be up for action at 12:30pm cst during the event. Outbid your buddies and grab the best stuff! Win your favorite auction items and know that your good taste is helping this year's charity, Sit Stay Read! Find out more about how to donate to the auction, and about our charity at http://www.furfest.org/charity

Ironclaw - The Prince's Whim 4

11:00am - 2:00pm International Ballroom

Mystery! Intrigue! Romance! Bah! The prince tires of these boring things in court. It's time to sneak out of the Imperial Palace again and go beat up some bad guys! Can we find any that are a suitable challenge for His Highness, while not seriously endangering his life?

Biology Discussion

11:30am - 12:30pm Logan

Meet with real life biologists (we do exist!) to greet one another or get geeky about biology. If you're thinking about a career in biology, come ask questions!

Paper Airplane Pandemonium

12:00pm - 1:00pm John Wayne

Join Doktor for an hour of making paper airplanes, flying them everywhere, and general chaos! Paper and printed instructions for various types of planes will be provided. Attendees are encouraged to bring extra paper. Both fursuiters and non-suiters are welcome!

Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes

12:00pm - 1:00pm SeaTac

Oh no! someone set up a bomb at (panel room) at (panel time)! Do you have the communication skills to defuse it before time runs out? Probably not!

Midwest Furry Fandom Board Meeting

12:00pm - 1:00pm Midway

The Write Answer: Getting Furry Literature Into the Mainstream

12:00pm - 1:00pm Lambert

Furry is becoming more and more accepted by the masses as time goes on, how do you capitalize on that in order to get your story to a wider audience? Come and find out! Led by Caudle, son of an editor and author of published short stories, this panel talks about the ins and outs of how to package a fandom friendly story for a non-fandom audience.

Sm4sh Tourney

12:00pm - 1:30pm London

SSB4 Game Tournament

Old School Gamers Meet Up

12:00pm - 2:00pm McCarran

A meet up for retro and new game enthusiasts.

Your Imagined Furry Fantasy (18+ Only!)

12:00pm - 2:00pm Malpensa

Fursuit Lounge (Convention Center)

12:00pm - 4:00pm Convention Center Second Floor Room 41

Fursuit Photoshoot

12:00pm - 4:00pm LaGuardia

Work that tail! Stop on by and mug for our camera, and get some wonderful fursuit pictures to remember the con by!

Secrets of Successful Travel w/ GOH Kyell Gold

12:30pm - 1:30pm LAX

Frequent travelers Kyell Gold and Fox Amoore give their tips for making travel go more smoothly.

Autism in the Furry Fandom: An Overview

12:30pm - 1:30pm Logan

Many people with autism belong to the furry fandom. Listen to a self-advocate with autism as he discusses the reasons why people with autism join the furry fandom, the issues people with autism can face within the furry fandom and at furry conventions, and how the furry fandom can be more understanding of people with autism within their fandom.

Undiscovered Furry Animations

1:00pm - 2:00pm Hartsfield

Discover new furry animators and animations you've never seen before with Scribble Kibble host and friends. Find a new animation style to love in this one-hour extravaganza of animal and anthro cartoons. All different types of animators will be featured from varying skill levels, and we will talk about what it takes to make 2D and 3D animations.

Greymuzzle Meet Up

1:00pm - 2:00pm John Wayne

A gathering of older furs, as well as those who have been in the fandom for a while.

Tools and Technology

1:00pm - 2:00pm Lambert

We've come a long way since the days of typewriters and submitting hardcopies by regular mail. Writers nowadays have word processors and various online tools at their disposal, and the submission process is almost always online. There are also many options for making your work available to your fans, including those who prefer e-books.

Switch-On to the Mode: Drawing

1:00pm - 2:30pm Sky Harbor

I want to draw but I don't know how to start! What do I need to know? In this panel its more than a tutorial about how to draw - it explains how to open your mind, without having to depend on inspriation! It doesn't matter if you are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced.

Scribble 'N Bits

1:00pm - 2:30pm Capital

"It was a dark and stormy night," except then it wasn't. We're furries; we can do better than Paul Clifford! Come join the game where ,with your smartphone, you compose the next line of the story, and we all vote which line we like the best.

Fursuit Dance Competition

1:00pm - 3:00pm Main Stage / Hyatt Grand Ballroom

The time has come to see who's got the best moves and who can shake their tails the best! All attendees are welcome to come witness the finalists of MFF's Annual Fursuit Dance Competition show off their performances for dance supremacy to determine who will be declared this year's best fursuit dancer!

Fuzzy Logic Escape Room - Sunday Afternoon Bookings

1:00pm - 3:00pm Narita

Trio Menagerie: Underrated Favorites

1:30pm - 3:00pm OHare Ballroom

Ever wonder why chamber music groups perform the things they do? Ever tired of hearing the same three Mozart pieces on the radio all the time? Come join Trio Menagerie for a concert of rarely-performed classical pieces that really get our gears going! Hear the pieces, and also why they are close to our hearts in this special concert we are putting on for you con-goers!

Commissions Etiquette

2:00pm - 3:00pm Hartsfield

What do to and not to do when commissioning art, fursuits, etc

Aviation Furs

2:00pm - 3:00pm McCarran

A meet and greet for all fans of aviation. Pilots, controllers, mechanics, crew, to hobbyists and fans. Come meet fellow flying furs to network and talk about aviation.

Bleat and Greet

2:00pm - 3:00pm Logan

A friendly meet-up for all deer, cervines and their fans! Come meet and mingle with other deer and participate in fun actitivites.

Self Made Fursuit Meet

2:00pm - 3:00pm Midway

Making your own fursuit is no easy task, especially the first time you try! Meet up with others that have made their own fursuit to swap stories and trade tips. Thinking about making a fursuit yourself? This is a great chance to learn what it's like!

Slice of Life/Romance

2:00pm - 3:00pm Lambert

Some adventures start at home. Come and learn how to write about the drama in your characters' every day lives and make it all feel real and true to form.

Fursuit Games

2:00pm - 4:00pm Second Stage/Convention Center Second Floor 44-49

Come join us for a fun and exciting event where you romp around in fursuit, entertain yourself and others, and play silly games in order to find who is the best fursuiter! This event is open to all who want to participate or spectate! This is a great opportunity to get exposure to your costumes, to see fursuiters play games, and take lots of pictures!

Mass Effect: Unity

2:00pm - 4:00pm Charles De Gaulle

Non-Fiction Writing and Furry Fandom

3:00pm - 4:00pm Lambert

When flying through the skies of life, good information is a must. As the community of the furry fandom continues to sore new challenges are presenting themselves.Writing about the world around us and about the knowledge we wish to share can be be difficult.Join Flayrah Editor and World in Rooview producer Tantroo "Sonious" McNally, panel discusses Non-Fiction writing techniques that will help you convey information to others in a more concise manner.

Universal Famicom: No Translation Required

3:00pm - 4:30pm Capital

Ever wanted to try some classic Famicom games, but don't know how to speak any Japanese? Don't worry! Join NES guru and The Cutting Room Floor admin, Rick Fox, as he shows you some great games that you don't need to know any Japanese to beat from start to finish! With a variety of genres covered, you're sure to find something right up your alley to try!

A Memorial for Fred Patten

3:30pm - 4:30pm LAX

Join us as we share memories of Fred Patten, one of the earliest and most active members of the furry community, who passed away this November.

Conquering Post-Con Depression (PCD) Once and for All!

4:00pm - 5:00pm Lindbergh

The end always hurts. Take stock of an amazing weekend and learn how the pros stop post-con depression in its tracks with proven techniques.

Your Imagined Furry Fantasy (18+ Only!)

4:00pm - 6:00pm Charles De Gaulle

Closing Ceremonies

5:00pm - 6:00pm Main Stage / Hyatt Grand Ballroom

Where did the weekend go? At the Closing Ceremonies for Midwest FurFest 2018, we'll let you in on anything you may have missed. We'll also be recognizing all of the talented winners of various contests held throughout the convention. And, at the end, we'll have a feedback/Q+A session to help improve Midwest FurFest for next year.

Sketchbook Swap

7:00pm - 8:00pm Hartsfield

Want to hang out with your fellow artists and doodle up some fun sketches for each other? Come to the sketchbook swap! Bring your sketchbook to the front table and swap it for another, then take a look through and draw something you think the owner would like based on what you see! You can keep swapping and sketching as much as you please! Please be sure to label your sketchbook with your name and a way to contact you in order to assure every book goes home safely!

Staff Appreciation Dinner

7:00pm - 10:00pm Rosemont C/D

All badged staff members are welcome to attend this very special 'Thank You' dinner on Sunday evening, in the Rosemont Ballroom Thank you for all your hard work!!

Albedo - "The End" (18+ Only)!

8:00pm - 10:00pm International Ballroom

Dead Dog Dance

8:00pm - 12:00am Main Stage / Hyatt Grand Ballroom

8:00 PM – Protocollie (Techno); 8:45 PM – Wildin' On Wax (Hip Hop, Turntablism); 9:30 PM – Vander (Electro); 10:30 PM – New World Otter (MultiGenre)