This weekend, C2E2 returns to the South Building at McCormick Place for a later-than-normal good time. Aside from checking out some great deals in the dealer’s room, there are plenty of panels awaiting congoers. These five panels are worth putting on your radar. Tickets for C2E2 can be purchased here.

Friday, December 10

Channel Awesome & Nostalgia Critic Q&A

Room S405B @ 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Members of Channel Awesome along with Nostalgia Critic's Brad Jones will spend their Friday afternoon taking questions from the audience. Debuting in 2008 under the name That Guy with the Glasses, Channel Awesome has become a YouTube mainstay with over one million subscribers.

8 Bit Wave

Main Stage @ 7:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.

Orchestra 8 Bit Wave will deliver an hour-long concert featuring some beloved video game and anime music. Their recent studio album was 2nd Gear: Anime Music Album. The act will also perform on Saturday at the Main Stage from 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. with a completely different setlist.

Saturday, December 11

Live-Action Anime Adaptations: Golden Age or Apocalypse?

Room S403 @ 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

The rise of live-action anime adaptations has forced many anime fans to worry. AnimeChicago will discuss previously released adaptations such as Ghost in the Shell, Cowboy Bebop, and Speed Racer.

The C2E2 Cosplay Celebration

Main Stage @ 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

While C2E2 is known for its Crown Championships of Cosplay competition, this year's competition will be a little less stressful. This standalone competition will feature both solo and group cosplayers.

Sunday, December 12

Chicago's Ghostly Urban Legends

Room S403 @ 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Chicago is known for much more than its pizza and skyscrapers. The town has been the home for a slew of paranormal stories over the years. Visitations artist/writer Scott Larson will join forces with The Ghostly Podcast's Patrick Harrington & Rebecca Rivers to discuss some of the spookiest stories in town.