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If you’re into making stuff, we have options! Lots of fiber arts (including the Return of Frankenstuffies!), balloon sculpting, watercolor painting, and more! Also, Build-a-Blinkie is back! Please stop by the Blinkie room where their team will help you learn how to solder a blinkie kit.
January 29, 2026 at 7:15 PM
If you’re into making stuff, we have options! Lots of fiber arts (including the Return of Frankenstuffies!), balloon sculpting, watercolor painting, and more! Also, Build-a-Blinkie is back! Please stop by the Blinkie room where their team will help you learn how to solder a blinkie kit.
Now is the time to make sure you're receiving Goat Droppings, our e-newsletters! We've been putting out weekly issues in January full of all the news you need to make your Capricon 46 excellent. To sign up or view prior issues: capricon.org/about/newsle...
January 28, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Now is the time to make sure you're receiving Goat Droppings, our e-newsletters! We've been putting out weekly issues in January full of all the news you need to make your Capricon 46 excellent. To sign up or view prior issues: capricon.org/about/newsle...
At Capricon 46 on Friday at 6pm, join us in the Art Show to celebrate human creativity with Art & Hors d'Oeuvres! Coffee and snacks will be available and a live violinist will set the mood as you browse and bid on our array of art.
January 27, 2026 at 6:26 PM
At Capricon 46 on Friday at 6pm, join us in the Art Show to celebrate human creativity with Art & Hors d'Oeuvres! Coffee and snacks will be available and a live violinist will set the mood as you browse and bid on our array of art.
Capricon is thrilled to be working with the Carl Brandon Society this year on our programming. This year, they will be hosting two special items at Capricon in addition to their fan table: a BIPOC get-together on Thursday evening, and a tea party on Saturday! carlbrandon.org guide.capricon.org
January 26, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Capricon is thrilled to be working with the Carl Brandon Society this year on our programming. This year, they will be hosting two special items at Capricon in addition to their fan table: a BIPOC get-together on Thursday evening, and a tea party on Saturday! carlbrandon.org guide.capricon.org
We have many options for kiddos this year! These include a pajama party concert on Friday evening and the Dave Herzog Marionette Show on Saturday! Go to our online guide (guide.capricon.org) and in the “Select Track” dropdown, choose “Kids” to see all the offerings!
January 25, 2026 at 5:37 PM
We have many options for kiddos this year! These include a pajama party concert on Friday evening and the Dave Herzog Marionette Show on Saturday! Go to our online guide (guide.capricon.org) and in the “Select Track” dropdown, choose “Kids” to see all the offerings!
The Escape Room is back! Capricious' room is a mess, and he needs to find stuff for his next panel! To help him out, your team will dig through and solve puzzles about various classic geeky subjects, so Capricious makes it to his panel on time! Sessions run 10am-7pm Fri/Sat. Sign up at Info Desk!
January 24, 2026 at 6:58 PM
The Escape Room is back! Capricious' room is a mess, and he needs to find stuff for his next panel! To help him out, your team will dig through and solve puzzles about various classic geeky subjects, so Capricious makes it to his panel on time! Sessions run 10am-7pm Fri/Sat. Sign up at Info Desk!
Day badges on sale now! You can buy a day pass - Adult, Young Adult, and Youth - on our website now! (And of course you can still buy a full weekend membership too!) capricon.org/registration/
January 23, 2026 at 11:17 PM
Day badges on sale now! You can buy a day pass - Adult, Young Adult, and Youth - on our website now! (And of course you can still buy a full weekend membership too!) capricon.org/registration/
We've got great gaming related content at Capricon 46! Join us the new Video Game Lounge brought to us by DePaul University, our new Escape Room, and our Game room with our library as well as several scheduled games. We also have multiple panels that are gaming related!
January 22, 2026 at 7:08 PM
We've got great gaming related content at Capricon 46! Join us the new Video Game Lounge brought to us by DePaul University, our new Escape Room, and our Game room with our library as well as several scheduled games. We also have multiple panels that are gaming related!
It's the annual Artist’s Challenge! Your piece must include a goat (the convention's mascot) and three of the following items: a flag, a hand, a brick, a broken robot or computer, or the color purple. There is also an award for best Artist's Challenge piece! capricon.org/departments/...
January 22, 2026 at 1:39 AM
It's the annual Artist’s Challenge! Your piece must include a goat (the convention's mascot) and three of the following items: a flag, a hand, a brick, a broken robot or computer, or the color purple. There is also an award for best Artist's Challenge piece! capricon.org/departments/...
Dave Herzog’s Marionettes Presents Captain Zork’s Outer Space Adventure! Join Captain Zork and the crew of the Starship Puppetron as they blast off to entertain the entire galaxy with an out of this world musical marionette variety show! (Sat 1pm at Cap 46. Open to all, priority seating to kiddos.)
January 18, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Dave Herzog’s Marionettes Presents Captain Zork’s Outer Space Adventure! Join Captain Zork and the crew of the Starship Puppetron as they blast off to entertain the entire galaxy with an out of this world musical marionette variety show! (Sat 1pm at Cap 46. Open to all, priority seating to kiddos.)
We heard you! We have arranged with the Marriott to extend room booking through January 21st! So fans of The Doubleclicks (so every Capricon member) and all our wonderful Guests of Honor, plus all of you who looked at our amazing schedule - you still have time to grab a room! capricon.org/hotel/
Hotel - Capricon 46: Rise of the Humans
Capricon 46 will be held Thursday, 02/05/2026 – Sunday, 02/08/2026 at: Marriott Chicago O’Hare8535 West Higgins RoadChicago, IL 60631 Room Rates All rooms are available for $130/night (plus taxes). Re...
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January 17, 2026 at 4:33 PM
We heard you! We have arranged with the Marriott to extend room booking through January 21st! So fans of The Doubleclicks (so every Capricon member) and all our wonderful Guests of Honor, plus all of you who looked at our amazing schedule - you still have time to grab a room! capricon.org/hotel/
CALLING ALL ARTISTS! capricon.org/departments/... Attending artists must apply by TODAY January 16, to guarantee their space. Walk-in artists are welcome, but available space is not guaranteed. The deadline to apply for mail-in space has passed. Join us! We'd love to see your art!
January 16, 2026 at 6:49 PM
CALLING ALL ARTISTS! capricon.org/departments/... Attending artists must apply by TODAY January 16, to guarantee their space. Walk-in artists are welcome, but available space is not guaranteed. The deadline to apply for mail-in space has passed. Join us! We'd love to see your art!
RED ALERT! Our special convention rate at the Marriott Chicago O’Hare ends TODAY, January 15, and once that date passes, the discount vanishes into hyperspace. So secure your room at capricon.org/hotel/ before the deadline to make your weekend smoother, warmer, and a lot more fun.
Hotel - Capricon 46: Rise of the Humans
Capricon 46 will be held Thursday, 02/05/2026 – Sunday, 02/08/2026 at: Marriott Chicago O’Hare8535 West Higgins RoadChicago, IL 60631 Room Rates All rooms are available for $130/night (plus taxes). Re...
capricon.org
January 15, 2026 at 11:40 PM
RED ALERT! Our special convention rate at the Marriott Chicago O’Hare ends TODAY, January 15, and once that date passes, the discount vanishes into hyperspace. So secure your room at capricon.org/hotel/ before the deadline to make your weekend smoother, warmer, and a lot more fun.
The Program for Capricon 46 is now available! guide.capricon.org - We think it looks amazing and hope you do as well. Also, don't forget to buy your membership today (Wed), as rates will be higher tomorrow (Thurs)! capricon.org/registration/
January 14, 2026 at 9:49 PM
The Program for Capricon 46 is now available! guide.capricon.org - We think it looks amazing and hope you do as well. Also, don't forget to buy your membership today (Wed), as rates will be higher tomorrow (Thurs)! capricon.org/registration/
Attention @tda-official.bsky.social! The Doubleclicks are reuniting for one night only at Capricon 46 in Chicago on February 7! Join us for @lasertheboy.bsky.social: live in concert...featuring his sister Aubrey Turner. Check out capricon.org for all the info!
January 13, 2026 at 10:49 PM
Attention @tda-official.bsky.social! The Doubleclicks are reuniting for one night only at Capricon 46 in Chicago on February 7! Join us for @lasertheboy.bsky.social: live in concert...featuring his sister Aubrey Turner. Check out capricon.org for all the info!
Join us Saturday evening at Capricon 46 for the Cosplay Showcase! This is a non-competitive, inclusive space designed to highlight the joy of cosplay and the stories behind each costume.
January 12, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Join us Saturday evening at Capricon 46 for the Cosplay Showcase! This is a non-competitive, inclusive space designed to highlight the joy of cosplay and the stories behind each costume.
Our concom was hard at work today at the last meeting before Capricon 46! Watch your inboxes tomorrow for the newest edition of the newsletter, featuring some very fun announcements! (Are you not on our mailing list? Subscribe and view past issues here: capricon.org/about/newsle...)
January 12, 2026 at 12:24 AM
Our concom was hard at work today at the last meeting before Capricon 46! Watch your inboxes tomorrow for the newest edition of the newsletter, featuring some very fun announcements! (Are you not on our mailing list? Subscribe and view past issues here: capricon.org/about/newsle...)
Membership rates for Capricon
46 are about to rise! Current rates are good thru Jan 14, 11:59pm Central time. After that,
up they go to the at-the-door rate; if you're thinking
about joining us (and you should be),
now is a great time to buy your membership.
capricon.org/registration/
46 are about to rise! Current rates are good thru Jan 14, 11:59pm Central time. After that,
up they go to the at-the-door rate; if you're thinking
about joining us (and you should be),
now is a great time to buy your membership.
capricon.org/registration/
January 10, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Membership rates for Capricon
46 are about to rise! Current rates are good thru Jan 14, 11:59pm Central time. After that,
up they go to the at-the-door rate; if you're thinking
about joining us (and you should be),
now is a great time to buy your membership.
capricon.org/registration/
46 are about to rise! Current rates are good thru Jan 14, 11:59pm Central time. After that,
up they go to the at-the-door rate; if you're thinking
about joining us (and you should be),
now is a great time to buy your membership.
capricon.org/registration/
REMINDER: Hotel block for Capricon 46 closes next week! January 15! Book here: capricon.org/hotel/
If your preferred room type isn't available for your dates, book anyway and email hotel @ capricon.org for assistance.
If your preferred room type isn't available for your dates, book anyway and email hotel @ capricon.org for assistance.
January 8, 2026 at 8:04 PM
REMINDER: Hotel block for Capricon 46 closes next week! January 15! Book here: capricon.org/hotel/
If your preferred room type isn't available for your dates, book anyway and email hotel @ capricon.org for assistance.
If your preferred room type isn't available for your dates, book anyway and email hotel @ capricon.org for assistance.
Looking for a last minute gift for yourself or someone else? May we suggest shopping through our storefront at Bookshop.org/shop/capricon? It supports Capricon and indie bookstores! While you're there, grab a copy of Where the Axe Is Buried by Ray Nayler for Bookclub on Jan 4 at 7pm Central!
Capricon/Phandemonium Shop Bookshop
Capricon is a fan-run convention in Chicago. Read books by our guests of honor, join in with our book club, or just support fandom in Chicago! Visit us at capricon.org, or we'll see you in Chicago in...
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December 19, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Looking for a last minute gift for yourself or someone else? May we suggest shopping through our storefront at Bookshop.org/shop/capricon? It supports Capricon and indie bookstores! While you're there, grab a copy of Where the Axe Is Buried by Ray Nayler for Bookclub on Jan 4 at 7pm Central!
Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate! Capricious is busy toasting the marshmallows for the sweet potato casserole he's bringing to his Friendsgiving! We hope you all have a delightful holiday weekend if you're in the US, and for everyone else, we hope you have an excellent regular weekend!
November 27, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate! Capricious is busy toasting the marshmallows for the sweet potato casserole he's bringing to his Friendsgiving! We hope you all have a delightful holiday weekend if you're in the US, and for everyone else, we hope you have an excellent regular weekend!
Capricon 46 is thrilled to announce our fourth and final Guest of Honor - Andrea Hairston @andreahairston.bsky.social! More info about her can be found at capricon.org/guests-of-ho...
October 29, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Capricon 46 is thrilled to announce our fourth and final Guest of Honor - Andrea Hairston @andreahairston.bsky.social! More info about her can be found at capricon.org/guests-of-ho...
We are very excited to our next Guest of Honor to you all! Please give a warm Capricon welcome to Alex Mui from the Convention History Project & Museum! capricon.org/guests-of-ho...
Guest of Honor - Alex Mui - Capricon 46
Alex Mui is an artist and amateur historian, involved with many different fandoms and communities. They are the founders of the Con History Project, which has been dedicated to researching, preserving...
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October 16, 2025 at 9:04 PM
We are very excited to our next Guest of Honor to you all! Please give a warm Capricon welcome to Alex Mui from the Convention History Project & Museum! capricon.org/guests-of-ho...
It's a weird holiday, but today we're celebrating Hug a Kevin Day! Why? Because our Capricon 46 Convention Chair is a Kevin! Yay, Kevin! We appreciate you!
October 10, 2025 at 5:29 PM
It's a weird holiday, but today we're celebrating Hug a Kevin Day! Why? Because our Capricon 46 Convention Chair is a Kevin! Yay, Kevin! We appreciate you!
Have you bought your membership for Capricon 46 yet? If not, now is the time! The rate for the Adult Attending is increasing to $65 on October 16. All other membership levels will remain at their current rates. capricon.org/registration/
October 8, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Have you bought your membership for Capricon 46 yet? If not, now is the time! The rate for the Adult Attending is increasing to $65 on October 16. All other membership levels will remain at their current rates. capricon.org/registration/