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Kid-Kon
6/10/2017 - 6/11/2017
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Kid Kon Programming!
SATURDAY!
Free Family Yoga- Kids Under 8 (RM.207) 10:30am
11-11:50 Spotlight on Lizzy Greene! (RM.106)
Come join Lizzy, the fourth and certainly the most crucial member of the quad from Nickelodeon’s popular series Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn, as she talks about her career and shares stories about working on the show.
11-11:50 Young Youtubers: Changing The Social Media Game (RM.107)
With nearly 90 thousand subscribers and over 67 million views since starting their channel in 2013, the Ekholm family will join forces with Merit from the YouTube channel Kawaii Happii, who is a self-described crazy, weird, quirky girl at loves anything Kawaii, Japanese, Anime, Gaming, Fashion, and K-pop to discuss the best and worst part of being content creators on their family-friendly YouTube channels.
SaberCombat.com Presents The Force Awakens Live Show!
11:15am
(lower floor stage)
Free Family Yoga- Ages 8+ (RM.207) 11:15am
Jedi Training Classes: $10 (RM. 212) 11:45am
12-12:50 Power Rangers Villains Unite! (RM.106)
It’s Morphin’ Time because we have two Power Rangers villains on hand! Carla Perez (Rita Repulsa) and Jason Ybarra (Rita’s henchman Baboo) join forces once again to relive their work on the series and discuss what it really takes to place a Power Rangers villain… and maybe they’ll let us in on their new plans for world domination!
12-2:00pm Lizzy Greene Limited Signing event!
(Lower Floor Stage)
12-12:50 How Kids Can Get the Most Fun out of Cosplay! (RM.107)
Come hear amazing kid cosplayers speak about their experience in cosplaying and give helpful hints and tips on how your child can get the most fun out of cosplay, with host Jay Holliday and cosplayers ESJ Cosplay, Little Miss Catgirl & Duckaroonie
Free Family Meditation- (RM.207) 12:30pm
1-1:50 Spotlight on Bex Taylor-Klaus! (RM.106)
Best-known as the feisty Audrey Jensen on MTV’S Scream The Series, the talented Bex Taylor-Klaus will join us to chat about dealing with masked maniacs, her voice work on Netflix’s Voltron, and her career in general.
1-1:50 A Show That Shall Not Be Named: Wizard Comedy! (RM.107)
Based out of Los Angeles, “The Show That Shall Not Be Named” is an improvised performance made up on the spot based on the works of JK Rowlings books about “The Boy Who Lived” and all the creatures and wizards that live in that world and YOUR suggestions. Each show is different and you are the only audience that will ever see it. They have performed to sold out audiences all over Los Angeles and Las Vegas including comedy venues, bookstores, comic book shops and Fantasy / Science Fiction Conventions. “The Show That Shall Not Be Named” is: Becky Sanders, Crystal Franceschini, Justin Baker, Russ Gooberman, Stephanie Pressman, Tami Hillberry, and Steve Kaufmann.
Jedi Training Classes: $10 (RM. 212) 1:30pm
2-4:00pm Bex Taylor-Klaus Limited Signing event!
(Lower Floor Stage)
2-2:50 Spotlight on Rosa Blasi! (RM.106)
Superheroine Electress takes center stage as the amazing Rosa Blasi, Barb Thunderman herself from Nickelodeon’s The Thundermans, flies into Kid Kon to discuss being a superpowered mom on TV and in real life.
2-2:50 Authors Sheri Fink & Derek Taylor Kent! (RM.107)
Join the dynamic writing duo of Sheri Fink (The Little Seahorse) and Derek Taylor Kent (Scary School) as they discuss their novels and how they wrestle with their big ideas to make them into wonderful books.
Free Family Meditation- (RM.207) 2:00pm
3-3:50 Spotlight on DJ Lance Rock! (RM.106)
Direct from Gabba Land, our Guest Of Honor DJ Lance Rock joins us to chat about Muno, Foofa, Brobee, Toodee, Plex, and himself as we relive the beloved Nick Jr. series that will forever live in nostalgia for millions of kids, Yo Gabba Gabba.
3-3:50 How to Make Your Own Comic Book! (RM.107)
Have you ever wanted to create your own comic book? If yes, then get yourself to this panel because screenwriter and comic book creator Kevin Glover is going to give you all the info you’ll need, and a few tips and tricks while he’s at it.
Jedi Training Classes: $10 (RM. 212) 3:15pm
Free Family Meditation- (RM.207) 4:00pm
4-4:50 So You Want To Be An Actor! (RM.106)
The prolific and talented actor Maria Olsen, who no doubt chilled your blood as Mrs. Dodds in Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief, will share her incredible knowledge on the industry and acting in general and lead a few fun acting improv exercises in this interactive panel that may just get you on a red carpet sooner than later.
4-4:50 Busting Ghosts: How To Be A Ghostbuster! (RM.107)
If there’s something strange in your neighborhood, who are you gonna call? Well, if you come to this panel, you won’t have to call ANYONE because you’ll learn how to bust your own ghosts with some training from the brave members of the Southland Ghostbusters.
SaberCombat.com Presents The Force Awakens Live Show!
4:15pm
(lower floor stage)
5-5:50 Ultimate Princess Party! (RM.106)
The wonderful folks behind Aloha Princess Parties bring Princess Jasmine, Rapunzel, Anna, and Moana, who will lead the audience with some fun and games the only way royalty knows how to do it.
5-5:50 Funimation’s COSTUME CONTEST! (RM.107)
Sponsored by Funimation, Kid Kon’s Saturday costume contest will bring the fun and the flourish with AMAZING prizes for the best cosplayers in a variety of age ranges.
SUNDAY!
Free Family Yoga- Kids Under 8 (RM.207) 10:30am
11-11:50 Ultimate Superhero Party! (RM.106)
The Aloha Princess Party folks sent the princesses off to the ball, and called in the superheroes to bring the funk. This super hero party will have it all, and may even have time to save the world.
11-11:50 Monster High vs. Ninja Turtles! (RM.107)
Ever wonder who would win in a fight between Draculaura from Monster High, and Michelangelo from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? Odds are you haven’t, but now you are! Join veteran voice actors Debi Derryberry (Draculaura herself) and Greg Cipes (the one and only Michelangelo) as they ponder this question and many others, including what it really takes to make it as a voice actor.
SaberCombat.com Presents The Force Awakens Live Show!
11:15am
(lower floor stage)
Free Family Yoga- Ages 8+ (RM.207) 11:15am
Jedi Training Classes: $10 (RM. 212) 11:45am
12:15-12:45 Rumbling Rhythms Concert! (RM.106)
The first in our Sunday Concert series features Alan Bruni, who will provide a space where curiosity & play lead to courage, empowerment & fun, incorporating both drumming, listening to music and a leaving participants with a new language of expression…Rhythm!
12-12:50 Writing For Kids! (RM.107)
Authors Derek Taylor Kent (Scary School), Sheri Fink (The Little Seahorse) & Jose Prendes (Elementary, My Dear Watson Vol. 1) join forces to discuss the ins and outs and joys of writing books for kids.
Free Family Meditation- (RM.207) 12:30pm
1:15-1:45 Just Kidding Concert! (RM.106)
Our third in our Sunday Concert series features a six-member band that is going to rock your socks off with some toe-tapping’ tunes and leave you jumping for joy.
1-1:50 Panel Bending: The Voices of Avatar! (RM. 107)
Join the amazing Olivia Hack (the voice of Ty Lee in Avatar: The Last Airbender) and astounding Mindy Sterling (the voice of Lin Beifong in The Legend of Korra) as we discuss the legacy of the Avatar franchise, their contributions to the respective series, and their careers in general which contains Mindy’s work as Principal Skidmore in Disney Channel’s A.N.T. FARM and Olivia’s long-running work as Rhonda in Nickelodeon’s Hey Arnold!
SaberCombat.com Presents The Force Awakens Live Show!
1:45pm
(lower floor stage)
Free Family Meditation- (RM.207) 2:00pm
Jedi Training Classes: $10 (RM. 212)2:15pm
2-2:50 How to Create Your Own Superhero! (RM.107)
Teacher and author Jason Williams (The Knightwatchers 1-5) walks you through the steps on how to design and create your very own superhero.
2:15-2:45 8-bit Jazz Concert! (RM.106)
The first in our Sunday Concert series presents Guitarist Adam Bellotto and upright bassist Robby Delosier, a duo that arranges and performs jazz interpretations of classic video game music (with the occasional movie or TV theme in there). The Heroes have only been around since September of 2016, but they’ve already performed at the biggest conventions, the smallest parties and everything in-between.
3-3:50 How To Become A Youtuber! (RM.107)
Listen to veteran Youtube stars Brendan Mitchell (Wetmovie1), Shawn Phillips (Coolduder), Danny Filaccio (Cinestalker), Luna Meow & Itzmoe as they discuss the nitty gritty of building your youtube channel, generating content, and how to attract an audience.
3:30-4:30 DJ Lance Super Dance Party! (RM.106)
The final in our Sunday Concert series is the GRAND FINALE of Kid Kon 2017. Join the one, the only, DJ Lance Rock from Yo Gabba Gabba as he spins some tunes and throws the wildest DJ dance party that will live in your memory as the ultimate summer kickoff.
Free Family Meditation- (RM.207) 4:00pm
Jedi Training Classes: $10 (RM. 212) 4:00pm
