Fun & Games – March 2025
Friday, March 7, 2025
Courtyard Stage:
4:30pm – 5:00 pm: Sandy Netburn
Live in Concert! Get ready for some classic rock covers and original live music!
5:15pm – 6:30pm – Barry Bostwick and Alan Ruck
Career Retrospective with Q&A – Hosted by Craig Semon
6:45pm – 8:00pm: Cosplay Lip Sync-Sation
Welcome to the ultimate fan experience – Lip Sync-Sation at NEComicCon with Carley Winn! Do you dream of commanding a stage but prefer to let the music do the talking? Have you got dance moves that would make any pop star jealous, or a comedic skit begging for an audience? Prepare to unleash your inner performer March 7, 2025 at NorthEast ComicCon!
8:00 – 11:00pm: Cosplay Karaoke with Mach Bell
Join the legendary Cowboy Mach Bell for Cosplay Karaoke with the Stars. Don’t miss your chance to belt out your favorite hits alongside some amazing guests—either solo or with your crew! This is your moment to shine and create unforgettable memories. Why watch from the sidelines when you can be center stage? The only thing you’ll regret is not being part of it!
Seminar Room:
5:00 – 6:00pm: Pokémon TCG 101
So what’s with all these Pokémon cards? Join us for an enlightening panel designed for everyone looking to collect! Whether you’re a parent, a collector, or a curious newcomer, we will cover all the basics you need including how to identify fakes, understanding card values, and even learning the different card types. Don’t miss your chance to become a Pokémon card expert!
6:30pm – 7:30pm: Tax Advice for Artists and Vendors 101 – Introduction to Independent Business Taxes
Ever wonder what your financial obligations to Uncle Sam were if you vended? Curious what your favorite artists have to do on the back end. Our expert panelist with nearly 20 years of tax and vendor experience will share essential insights on tax obligations and deductions for those on the move. Learn how to maximize your tax savings while complying with regulations, no matter where your journey takes you<
Saturday, March 8, 2025
Courtyard Stage:
10:15am – 10:45am: Sandy Netburn
Live in Concert! Get ready for some classic rock covers and original live music!
11:00am – 11:45am: Kat Cressida
Career Retrospective interview and career retrospective with Q&A – Hosted by Craig Semon
12:00 – 12:15pm: Create A Character Cosplay Contest
Carley Winn, cosplay enthusiast, will be hosting the Create-A-Character Cosplay Contest for Cash Prizes in the Courtyard. This is your chance to showcase your creativity and design skills, and potentially take home some cash! This is Cosplay with a back Story. Create a new character, hero or villain, then get on stage and tell your story in one minute to win the prize.
12:15pm: Kids Cosplay Parade
Bring your favorite superhero, princess, and character to join in on the Kid’s Cosplay Parade! This is your chance to show off your cosplay skills and walk the runway with fellow cosplayers. The parade will be held in the Cosplay Courtyard, so make sure to bring your A-game!
12:30pm – 1:15pm: Roy Thomas
Career retrospective with Q&A – Hosted by Craig Semon
3:15pm – 4:15pm: Gerry Conway
Career retrospective with Q&A – Hosted by Craig Semon
4:45pm – 5:45pm: Mark Rolston
Career Retrospective with Q&A – Hosted by Craig Semon
6:00pm – 8:00pm: Northeast Idol Project
Welcome to Northeast Idol Project, a cosplay dance show featuring talent from all over New England and New York! Enjoy performances featuring music from Project Sekai, Love Live, Idolmaster, and other media across Japan and South Korea! This show is hosted by Candymon; a life-long dancer who has been performing at conventions across Massachusetts and Connecticut since 2019. Make sure to bring your light sticks and cheer for your bias, because we’re bringing the live idol experience to Boxboro!
8:00 – 11:00pm: Cosplay Karaoke w/ Mach Bell
Join the legendary Cowboy Mach Bell for Cosplay Karaoke with the Stars. Don’t miss your chance to belt out your favorite hits alongside some amazing guests—either solo or with your crew! This is your moment to shine and create unforgettable memories. Why watch from the sidelines when you can be center stage? The only thing you’ll regret is not being part of it!
Seminar Room:
10:30 – 11:30am: Pokémon TCG 101
So what’s with all these Pokémon cards? Join us for an enlightening panel designed for everyone looking to collect! Whether you’re a parent, a collector, or a curious newcomer, we will cover all the basics you need including how to identify fakes, understanding card values, and even learning the different card types. Don’t miss your chance to become a Pokémon card expert!
12:00pm – 1:00pm: Kevin Urban & Diana Helen Kennedy: A Voice Acting Workshop
1:30pm – 2:15pm: Bob Eggleton and Will Murray: A View from Monsterverse</span
Hosted by Mike Lopez
2:45pm – 3:30pm: Jeff Kline and Sam Miserendino: Creators Conversation
Hosted by Mike Lopez
4:00pm – 4:45pm: Keith Williams and Keith Champagne: Comic Artists Conversation
Hosted by Mike Lopez
6:30pm: Tax Advice for Artists and Vendors 101 – Introduction to Independent Business Taxes
Ever wonder what your financial obligations to Uncle Sam were if you vended? Curious what your favorite artists have to do on the back end. Our expert panelist with nearly 20 years of tax and vendor experience will share essential insights on tax obligations and deductions for those on the move. Learn how to maximize your tax savings while complying with regulations, no matter where your journey takes you
Sunday, March 9, 2025
Courtyard Stage:
10:15pm – 10:45pm: Sandy Netburn
Live in Concert! Get ready for some classic rock covers and original live music!
11:0pm – 11:45pm: Bill Diamond
Career Retrospective with Q&A – Hosted by Mike Lopez
12:00 -12:30pm: Create A Character Cosplay Contest
Carley Winn, a cosplay enthusiast and member of Heroes for Hire (a cosplay charity group) will be hosting the Create-A-Character Cosplay Contest for Cash Prizes in the Courtyard. This is your chance to showcase your creativity and design skills, and potentially take home some cash!
12:30pm: Kids Cosplay Parade
Bring your favorite superhero, princess, and character to join in on the Kid’s Cosplay Parade! This is your chance to show off your cosplay skills and walk the runway with fellow cosplayers. The parade will be held in the Cosplay Courtyard, so make sure to bring your A-game!
12:30pm -1:15 pm: Joe St. Pierre (Spider-Man), Ken Wheaton (The Simpsons), Arthur Suydam (Marvel Zombies)
Comic Artists Roundtable – hosted by Mike Lopez
2:00 – 4:00pm: NEComicCon Idol Cosplay Dance-Play
Welcome to Northeast Idol Project, a cosplay dance show featuring talent from all over New England and New York! Enjoy performances featuring music from Project Sekai, Love Live, Idolmaster, and other media across Japan and South Korea! This show is hosted by Candymon; a life-long dancer who has been performing at conventions across Massachusetts and Connecticut since 2019. Make sure to bring your light sticks and cheer for your bias, because we’re bringing the live idol experience to Boxboro!
Seminar Room:
10:30 – 11:30am: Pokémon TCG 101
So what’s with all these Pokémon cards? Join us for an enlightening panel designed for everyone looking to collect! Whether you’re a parent, a collector, or a curious newcomer, we will cover all the basics you need including how to identify fakes, understanding card values, and even learning the different card types. Don’t miss your chance to become a Pokémon card expert!
12:00pm – 1:00pm: Kevin Urban & Diana Helen Kennedy: A Voice Acting Workshop
1:30pm – 2:15pm: Bob Tkacik (Good Boy Paws), Jeff Homan and Ben Bartlett (Toking Dead): Comic Creators Conversation
Hosted by Mike Lopez
1:30 – 2:30pm: Roy Thomas & Gerry Conway Special Event
A Special Added Ticket Fee – Only 65 Seats available. Witness a Conversation between two comic book veterans, icons and legends as they discuss their lives intermingled with the history of comic books of Marvel, DC and independents. Added admission includes a Weekend VIP Pass, the one hour Event, an exclusive Laminated Pass, Exclusive limited edition poster signed by Roy Thomas & Gerry Conway with COA from NEComicCon. Tickets on sale now while supply lasts.