New York Comic Con 2019: The 10 best afterparties taking place

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After spending hours on the show floor and meeting your favorite stars at New York Comic Con, it's time to party! We give you 10 great afterparties for those looking to extend their NYCC experience into the night. Tickets for Thursday are still available here. The 2019 installment of New York Comic Con will take place from October 3 through October 6 at the Javits Center. You can also check out of lists of great exclusives and fantastic panels at the convention.

Thursday, October 3


Blood Manor Official After NYCC Party ($25 - $35)

7 p.m. - 12 a.m.

Blood Manor (359 Broadway)

New York City's premier haunted attraction Blood Manor will bring an unforgettable NYCC afterparty experience. This event is hosted by The Evil Enchantress, Bronx Spidey, and The Real Life Peter Griffin. Tickets are $25 per person. For $35, attendees can get the Booze & Bites admission, which includes two shots and a complimentary food buffet.

Comic Book Club: New York Comic Con Kickoff! ($12) (21+)

9:00 p.m. to 10:40 p.m.

Caveat (21 A Clinton St)

Comic Book Club will have a special live show to celebrate the start of New York Comic Con. Hosts Pete LePage, Justin Tyler, and Alex Zalben will be joined by writer Donny Cates (Absolute Carnage, Guardians of the Galaxy). Attendees will have the chance to win comic books during the show.

QXT's Cosplay Dance Party ($10)

8 p.m. - 12 a.m.

QXT's (248 Mulberry St)

New Jersey is also getting into the afterparty mode with QXT's Cosplay Dance Party. Aside from DJs, there will also be art from graphic designers and local artists. If you're in the mood to sing, there's an open mic available.

Friday, October 4


Watchmen x NYCC Afterparty (Free with RSVP) (21+)

7 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Classic Car Club Manhattan (408 12th Avenue)

HBO's forthcoming Watchmen show will have a special afterparty to celebrate its forthcoming release. Presented by IGN, guests will have an immersive experience in the world of the popular comic book series. Everyone will receive special Watchmen swag. HBO's Watchmen will premiere on October 20.

CEG Cosplay Cruise ($30) (19+)

8 p.m. - 12 .a.m.

Circle Line Pier - Pier 83 (West 42nd Street & 12th Ave)

CEG's annual Cosplay Cruise rides again in 2019. Cosplayers Kristen Hughey, Veronica Rae, and UndeadDu Cosplay will join Comic Book Men's Ming Chen as special guests. This three hour cruise around Manhattan will include a cosplay contest, a full bar, and a DJ. Boarding starts at 8 p.m. with a 9 p.m. departure time.

Rave Of Thrones with Kristian Nairn ($25) (21+)

9 p.m. - 4:30 a.m.

Schimanski (54 N 11th St)

Game of Thrones star Kristian Nairn will spin the best tracks inside Brooklyn's Schimanski. Since 2014, Nairn has brought his Rave of Thrones show around the world. The actor has also been producing his own tunes. His last track was "Zephyr," which is a collaboration with Unterberg. Every month, Nairn shows off their favorite house tracks on the Spektrum podcast.

Saturday, October 5

Fan Girls Night Out ($10) (21+)

7 p.m. - 12 a.m.

Houndstooth (520 8th Avenue)

Geek Girl Brunch will bring their sixth annual Fan Girls Night Out party to Houndstooth Pub. For $10, you'll get two free raffle tickets for prizes, a custom cocktail, and some free treats. Early attendees will also gain special gift bags.

Sexy Nerds Arcade ($15)

6 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Sexy Nerds Pop Up (455 W 37th St.)

Sexy Nerds returns for another exciting NYCC afterparty. The eight-hour event will feature a slew of video games provided by VideoGamesNewYork. Cosplayers Lil Ghoul, McThor, and Veronica Rae will appear as special guests. If you're coming in cosplay, a $500 cosplay contest will take place around 11 p.m.

1st Annual CEG Cosplay-A-Gogo Party ($20) (21+)

9:30 p.m.-

Cutting Room (44 E. 32nd Street)

CEG are best known for their annual Cosplay Cruises during NYCC. This year, they're bringing the party on land for the first time with their Cosplay-A-Gogo Party at the Cutting Room. DJ Smooth Imperial will be spinning the tunes during this event.

Sunday, October 6


Gaimova's NYCC Sunday After Party ($5 - $10) (21+)

7 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.

Legends Bar (6 W 33rd St)

Celebrate the final day of NYCC at Gaimova's after party. A $100 cosplay contest is available for those coming in their best attire. Early bird tickets are still on sale for $5. Tickets will be $10 at the door.

Ten San Diego Comic Con 2019 afterparties to check out

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San Diego Comic Con is finally here, and fans are packing in as much sleep as they can before the convention. What’s there to do when you’re done with the festivities? The afterparties will be at every turn for your post-con celebration. We’ve listed ten of the best parties taking place during the convention. Be sure to also check out our list of 20 panels to see at this year’s San Diego Comic Con.

Thursday, July 18

Nuclear Blast Comic-Con Kick-Off Party w/Exodus

House of Blues

6 p.m.

General admission: $30

Nuclear Blast's Comic-Con Kick-Off Party will have you throwing up the horns inside the House of Blues. Headlining the concert are thrash metal icons Exodus, who are working on the follow up to their 2014 album Blood In, Blood Out. Joining them as support are Nukem and Exmortus.

Hop-Con 7.0 (21+)

Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station

7 p.m.

General admission: $75, designated driver: $35

If you're down for a drink or two, Hop-Con 7.0 will deliver some of the finest beverages in San Diego. Hosted by Stone Brewing, this event will include lawn games, a silent disco, a comedic quiz show, and music from San Diego's own Cheyenne Giles. For $75, you'll be able to try a plethora of beer on the menu, including Hop-Con exclusives Salty Gamer and TuPOG. Not down to drink? You can still come anyway with a $35 designated driver ticket.

Kristian Nairn - Rave of Thrones (21+)

OMNIA Nightclub San Diego

9 p.m.

General admission: $20 or RSVP

Game of Thrones actor Kristian Nairn brings the Rave of Thrones to OMNIA Nightclub. While you can purchase guaranteed tickets for $20, you can RSVP here for free entry. The RSVP list will remain open until 10:30 p.m. that night.

Friday, July 19

Galaxy Quest in Concert

Jacobs Music Center's Copley Symphony Hall

7:30 p.m.

General admission: $26 to $90

Fans of the film Galaxy Quest are in for a treat with a live concert to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Composer David Newman, who worked on the film's score, will conduct the San Diego Symphony that evening. There are a few tickets left for this special event, so get yours ASAP. The Star Trek spoof has found fans with several Star Trek actors, including Patrick Stewart and George Takei.

TCL x Polygon SDCC Party (21+)

TCL Chinese Theatre

8 p.m.

Free

Polygon and TCL join forces for a massive rooftop party. Join Polygon members Matt Patches, Susana Polo, Chelsea Stark, and Simone De Rochefort along with special guest Janina Gavankar for a night of gaming and dancing. While the RSVP is full, you can still place yourself on the wait list.

Dream Daddy: An Evening with the Dream Team

Lyceum Theatre

8 p.m.

General admission: $25

Members behind the acclaimed video game Dream Daddy will come together to discuss working on the project. They'll also sign copies of the new Dream Daddy trade paperback and crown one person World’s Best Dad. Dream Daddy recently hit the Nintendo Switch and smartphones.

Awesome Mixer Vol. 2 (21+)

Fluxx Nightclub

8 p.m.

General admission: $30, VIP: $100

Fluxx Nightclub is the place to be for a night filled with astonishing live performances from Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, Gigi Edgley, Dan Fogler, and The Flux Capacitors. DJ Yondu, DJ B. Squid, DJ Adia Break, and DJ Hugh Carter will spin the jams throughout the night.

Saturday, July 20

Digital LA - Comic Cocktails (21+)

TBA

8 p.m.

Free

Digital LA invites you to unwind after a busy Saturday at SDCC with some drinks. The exact location will be sent to those who RSVP'd closer to the event. Digital LA is the biggest networking organization in the city of Los Angeles.

The Warp Core Cafe - KWF Fundraiser 2019

Kava Lounge

8 p.m.

General admission: $20, multipass: $50

The Buddha Music Group and Kevin Workman Foundation unite to deliver some great tunes while raising money for charity. Rapper Kiyoshi, producer DTO, and singer songwriter Krista Richards will perform that evening. Multipasses are available for those wanting to spend a bit more. This includes a limited edition print from artist Peter Santa-Maria and 50% off tickets for all KWF events through the next year.

Sunday, July 21

The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog Presents Pacey-Con

The Dubliner

6 p.m.

Free

The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog will close out the weekend with Pacey-Con. Named after Dawson’s Creek‘s Pacey Witter, this party will include trivia and prizes galore.