Our *amazing* Guests of Honor and Conchair at Opening Ceremonies last night. From left to right, Kevin Hilty (Conchair), Andrea Hairston, Alex Mui, Edward Ongweso, Jathan Sadowski, and Laser Webber. Day 1 was officially awesome, and we can't wait to see what today brings! capricon.org

Capricon 46 is officially OPEN!!! Come hang out with us! capricon.org

Our Concrud (public health) Policy has been revised this year. The full policy: capricon.org/policies/con...); here is a summary: Do not attend Capricon if you have symptoms of a respiratory or contagious illness. Masking is not required, but highly recommended to keep yourself and others healthy.

Get ready for a weekend of nonstop fun in the lounge! Drop in anytime for freeplay on our Nintendo Switches and PS5 setups, jump into tournaments on Friday and Saturday, play some Jackbox Games with us, and more! Full schedule available now! guide.capricon.org/loc/Terminal...

You're going to be hungry at Capricon - we've got you covered! capricon.org/hotel/food-a... gives you all the info about dining options in the Marriott, including specials they're doing just for us! We also are announcing that we will have a limited consuite available, with some important rules.

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...

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

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!

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!

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.)

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!

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/

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.

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/

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.

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!

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...

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/

Welcome our next Guest of Honor, Laser Webber! @lasertheboy.bsky.social is a producer, improviser, and writer. He has been a touring musician with The Doubleclicks, produced live events, films, and podcasts with Laservision Productions, and helped raise $5 million for independent art. capricon.org

Attention everyone! It's an open call for artwork of a hand holding up a brick. Everyone is welcome to participate - details below! Deadline for submission is 11/15/2025.

Capricon 46 is delighted to begin announcing our Guests of Honor! Welcome @edwardongwesojr.com and @jathansadowski.com, co-hosts of the podcast This Machine Kills. Their podcast explores the political economy of technology; we are thrilled to have them join us! capricon.org/guests-of-ho...

Former Capricon Guest of Honor @johnpicacio.bsky.social asked us to tell his Capricon peeps that he and Leigh Bardugo are in town to celebrate their new book, The Invisible Parade! North Central College in Naperville on August 27 at 7pm - details here: andersonsbookshop.com/event/2025-0...

Capricon 46's hotel room block is officially OPEN! Book through the link below! Dates: Thurs 02/05/2026 – Sun 02/08/2026 Marriott Chicago O'Hare Room block closes Jan 15, 2026 — but don’t wait, rooms fill fast! www.marriott.com/event-reserv...

Capricon is a 100% volunteer run convention, and we want you to help us make it happen! We will work with you to find a role that fits your interests, availability, and skill set. Fill out our volunteer interest form (forms.gle/rXg2nkxMSBf3...) or reach out to us at volunteers @ capricon.org.

Capricon 46: The Rise of the Humans! Marriott Chicago O'Hare, February 5-8, 2026. Find out more at capricon.org - and registration is now open!

Capricon is sad to learn of the passing of our friend Jill Mitchell. Jill died on Wednesday, June 4, after having been ill for several months. Jill had most recently served as our Treasurer Second, and could often be found helping out in Con Ops at Capricon. She will be missed.

We are still seeking volunteers who wish to work with the Board in a variety of positions. Take a look and let us know if you are interested! capricon.org/about/volunt... (Information on volunteering for planning the next Capricon coming soon...)

June is National Audiobook Appreciation Month! It celebrates the joy, accessibility, and growing impact of audiobooks. Audiobooks have educational, entertainment, and inclusive value, especially for those with print disabilities or busy lifestyles. What do you love about audiobooks?

Talk Like Yoda Day it is! Two favorites Capricious has. "To be Jedi is to face the truth and choose. Give off light, or darkness, Padawan. Be a candle, or the night." – Yoda "A way there always is." – Yoda

It's National Volunteering Week! Coincidentally, Capricon is looking for volunteers! We have Board Staff positions up on our website (capricon.org/about/volunt...) and we're starting to recruit people for Capricon 46. If you love Capricon, come have some fun and help make the magic happen with us!

Happy National Chicken Dance Day!

Capricious and Phandemonium want you to volunteer! We currently have roles available for people who report directly to the Board of Directors; find out more here: capricon.org/about/volunt... We anticipate that we'll start putting up volunteer roles for Capricon 46 before the end of the month.

May the 4th Be With You on this Star Wars Day! We're kinda stoked to hear that there will be a new Star Wars film coming in 2027. What do you all think? www.starwars.com/news/star-wa...

It's Free Comic Book Day! What comics are you currently reading? What ones do you think we should be having panels about at Capricon 46?

We are super stoked that the Level Up: Writers & Gamers exhibit at the American Writers Museum has just been extended through November 2, 2025! Plus there is a discount if you go May 4-16! americanwritersmuseum.org/level-up-wri...

Today is Independent Bookstore Day! There are so many amazing Indie bookshops in the Chicago area - Myopic Books, Quimby's, Women & Children First, just to name a few - go support one of them today, and enjoy your new book!

We are delighted to make the following announcement! There will be a Capricon 46, held February 5-8, 2026, and it will be held at our new hotel, the Marriott Chicago O'Hare! Head over to our website for the details - and sign up for our newsletter while you're there! capricon.org

Hey world! Capricon over here. Chicago's 4-day Science Fiction Convention held in February every year. More posts coming soon!