DashCon 2

The Retrospective of Haruhi Suzumiya (10:30 am – 11:30 am): Haruhi Suzumiya was the (mostly) forgotten goddess of anime in the mid-2000s. In this panel, we’ll revisit the rise and the downfall of Haruhiism, and expand to cover what happened after she disappeared, and where is she now?

Catholicism, Queerness, and the Conclave Fandom (12:00 pm – 1:00 pm): Calling all Eminences, Divas, and Those Between Certainties, come learn a little history about just why those old gay priests keep popping up on your dashboards.

Exquisite Corpse (1:30 pm – 3:00 pm): Artists of all experience and skill levels welcome in a fun, easygoing, and communal drawing exercise hosted by DashCon 2 Artistic Director, Martin.

AO3 101/Fanfiction Academia (10:00am – 11:00am): A brief history on Archive Of Our Own and the Organization for Transformative Works, followed by a demo on how to use advanced searching techniques to produce descriptive statistics comparing your favorite fandoms.

DashStuck (11:30am-12:30pm): Come meet the beta trolls in the flesh (or, you know, carapace) as they bicker, banter, and maybe even begrudgingly bond right before your eyes! Chaos guaranteed, cohesion not so much.

Bible Dramatic Reading (Kermit x Joker Edition) – The Muppet Joker (1:00 pm – 2:00 pm): Creep into the lair of the infamous Muppet Joker and watch the interactive stage play adaptation of his Magnum Opus, a retelling of the Bible recast with all of his favorite characters: Kermit, Joker, Vriska Homestuck, and so many more! See you soon…

Tumblr Sexyman Quiz Show (2:30 pm – 3:30 pm): Do you have what it takes to answer questions about Tumblr Sexymen? Because Jules has SCRUBBED through the entirety of the Sexypedia in order to concoct the most enticing of questions for the general public to answer.

Trial of a Time Lord (4:00 pm – 5:00 pm): The Doctor has finally been caught by the Intergalactic Criminal Court! In this twist on the classic Trial of a Time Lord, you can assist in combing their many lives and seeking justice for The Doctor’s lengthy list of crimes.

Bloody Heartss Watch Party (5:30 pm – 6:30 pm): Vampires. Magic. Romance. Bloody Heartss. Watch all released episodes of the acclaimed indie series in an exclusive sit-down screening with the animator. Enjoy a sneak peek of the upcoming episode, witness a special announcement, and participate in a Q&A!

Musicals Trivia (7:00 pm – 8:00 pm): A Musical Theater Trivia Game presented by Tumblr Cryptid and OG DashCon panelist, Sarah Durnesque, as it was originally seen by at least 10 people in the last hour on the last day of the original DashCon in 2014.

My Immortal Kahoot (8:30 pm – 9:30 pm): How well do you remember the iconic fic My Immortal? Come test your knowledge against fans and laugh at the explinations of how Ebony D’arkness Dementia Raven Way battles the evil Lord Vlodiment. Every participant will receive complimentary goffic prizes with even more goffic prizes for winners. Goffs welcome: Preps and Posrs tolerated.

Nico the Catboy: How I Tricked Tumblr Into Thinking He Was Canon (10:00 am – 11:00 am): If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to get people invested in your original characters, you may find it involves some of Tumblr’s favorite passtimes: lying & committing to the bit. Join us for the canonical history lesson of how one user managed to garner interest in her non-canonical OC, including some insight on writing, character design, and the animation industry.

The Making of DashCon 2 (11:30 am – 12:30 pm): Ever wonder what kind of freak it takes to run this convention? Co-founders Avis and Simone break down how it happened, why it happened, and how three little emails can bestow upon you the power of a god. Special guest appearance from the Intern herself!

Internet Archeology (1:00 pm – 2:00 pm): Infamous fandom scandals, the development of fanfiction genres, the formation of cults, and much more: Strange Aeons takes us behind the video making process to talk about why online stories matter and the unique challenges of preserving them.

Rabid AND Loving! (3:00 pm – 4:00 pm): OG DashCon’s original creator Lochlan O’Neil gives us a glimpse into her day job: studying raccoons! Rabiosexuals rise up.

Cancer, Transness, Neurodivergence, & You (4:30 pm – 6:00 pm: Out of the many issues that the trans and neurodiverse communities face today, differences in cancer risk, care, and prevention often goes unspoken of. We will discuss the ways trans and neurodiverse experiences can intersect with various cancer experiences, such as the increase of anti-trans healthcare laws and hyperfemininity in breast cancer activism.

Warrior Cats Trivia Game (6:30 pm – 7:30 pm): Join a free-for-all trivia game about your favourite feline war cults! Test your knowledge from the original arc, to lengthy Super editions and even the most obscure meta knowledge.”

Monsters and Modules – How to Bring Horror to your D&D/TTRPG (8:00 pm – 9:00 pm): A discussion of the best D&D Modules and Monsters as well as other TTRPG systems to use for horror-based campaigning and one-shots for both professional and private games.

Opening Ceremony (10:00 am – 11:00 am): Come one, come all! It takes a special kind of crazy to commit to the bit this hard – we’re so thankful you’re hopping in the clown car with us!

Cosplay Competition (11:30 am – 1:30 pm): Strut your stuff on the stage for the chance to win up to $100 of store credit with Dangerous Ladies, a cosplay-focused costuming company! Hosted by Xiran Jay Zhao, with judges CosPayton, Dat Ashe Cosplay, and Jenn from Dangerous Ladies.

The Duel (2:00 pm – 2:30 pm): Watch as online celebrities The Muppet Joker and Strange Aeons duke it out in a Winner-Takes-It-All pool noodle fencing match in The Pit, for the honour of a knighthood from the Ballpit Queen.

The DashCon 2 Dragshow (3:00 – 4:30 pm): Drag artists Biscuit, Pandora’s Box Muncher, Dyce 2 Watch Out 4, Saph Ick, Salaì, Hellish Lee, and Fox C Shanty, will grace our stage, perform a variety of songs, and serve ball pit realness.

Dashcon 2 Idol Showcase (5:00 pm – 6:00 pm): Toronto Tenshi welcomes you to the Dashcon 2 idol showcase, a stage where talents, local and travelled alike, will be given the spotlight! Don’t forget your penlights as we cheer on these dance and vocal performances!

Charity Raffle Results Announcement and Closing Ceremony (6:30 pm – 7:45 pm): Goodbye freaks it’s been real. (Meditations on the convention we just survived.)

A Royal Ball (7:45 pm – 9:30 pm): The Ballpit Queen knights her champion, and we all celebrate! Dance your heart out at DashCon 2’s version of DashProm. We begin with the noble waltz, and then Miku hits the aux. You’ve been warned: All I Want For Christmas Is You may play at any time.

Crow Exchange (4:00 pm – 5:00 pm): Have you ever felt like a crow? Too many shinies in your hoard, with a craving for new fancy treasures? Then come by and exchange your things for fancy new stuff. (Crow Exchange is actually for humans to trade all kinds of things: pins, resin figures, bottlecaps, etc.)

Professional Ballroom Dancing (5:30 pm – 7:15 pm): Come and learn Slow Waltz and Hustle from dynamic cosplay duo The Burnt Courthouse. Then take what you’ve learned and put it into practice for the Royal Ball!

(Musicals) Karaoke (7:30 pm – 9:30 pm): It’s the only karaoke night where singing Hamilton songs the entire time is legally allowed (and encouraged).