🌌 LOVE & DEEPSPACE: GUESS THAT STEAMY MEMORY 🌌 Are you a total hunter for Love & Deepspace? If you’re a regular in the Linkon City trenches, it’s time to put that “research” to the test. 💦✨

❤️‍🔥 FRIDAY AFTER PARTY ❤️‍🔥 Emo’s Never Retired: the Creators After Dark after party Friday night DJ’d by @boyblk_ ! ❤️‍🔥 FRIDAY, APRIL 3RD 11PM - 2AM MAIN EVENTS ROOM Enjoy a night of alternative, pop-punk, new wave & hardcore music where you can embrace your inner emo kid! 🎶🖤🎶

Sexy Mouth Noises for Beginners! Host: @autumnivy.net ! 🖤💪🏼🎤 SUNDAY, APRIL 5TH 1PM - 2PM PANEL ROOM 2

❤️‍🔥 MAIN STAGE PANEL ❤️‍🔥 The Creators After Dark team will be hosting “Ask the Spicy Creator” each day featuring various guests of ours over the convention weekend! ❤️‍🔥 This panel will be your exclusive peak into the creative process & behind the scenes, so have your questions ready and be respectful! 💫

💥 FEATURED PROGRAMMING: JOKING HAZARD- The legendary, “offensive” card game is coming to the Interactive Lounge! Get ready for Joking Hazard, hosted by Cyanide & Happiness Comics - @explosm.bsky.social

❤️‍🔥 PANEL ANNOUNCEMENT ❤️‍🔥 Join theanimeinstitute as they host a live model drawing workshop Fri night at Creators After Dark! ❤️‍🔥✍️ FRIDAY, APRIL 3RD 8PM - 9PM THE SOCIAL LOUNGE Models featured: @spidergemo.bsky.social & ur_malibare #creatorsafterdark #cad2026 #18plus #livemodeldrawing #convention

❤️‍🔥 PANEL ANNOUNCEMENT ❤️‍🔥 Join @theanimeinstitute as the host a speed drawing panel Saturday Afternoon at Creators After Dark! ❤️‍🔥 SATURDAY, APRIL 4TH 1PM - 2PM PANEL ROOM 2 Supplies included and no prior experience necessary! ✍️❤️‍🔥 🎨 #creatorsafterdark #cad2026 #18plus #livemodeldrawing

🃏 FEATURED PROGRAMMING: MASTER DATER ❤️‍🔥👇 Ready to find the (terrible) love of your life? Join us for Master Dater, the messed-up dating game from the chaotic minds at Cyanide & Happiness Comics! @explosm.bsky.social #creatorsafterdark #cad2026 #conventionpanel #18plus

🚨 COMMENCE THE COUNTDOWN • Take a shower, use deodorant, the other con-goers and our guests will thank you! 🧼 • Plz cover up outside of the convention area!🥼 • If a door says “not an exit”, please do not use it! If an exit says “no re-entry” do not allow others back in through those doors.🚪❌

At #CAD2026, we are honored to welcome AHF (AIDS Healthcare Foundation) as an official partner; Cost: Free. Speed: Rapid results in minutes. Privacy: 100% confidential. Friday, 4/3 |3:00 PM Saturday, 4/4 |3:00 PM Prioritize your peace of mind. #AidsHealthcareFoundation #creatorsafterdark #ahf

📱 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: CLAPPER 🧡 Meet our official sponsor, Clapper: the social app built for creators who want to connect, create, & monetize free from judgment. Clapper is designed for the 17+ community, prioritizing real, authentic content over perfection.

❤️‍🔥 INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE❤️‍🔥 Please welcome @thecommandant.bsky.social & The Haus of Pain to our Creators After Dark 2026 lineup! 😍🖤 The Haus of Pain, an immersive playground where curiosity is currency and surrender is an art form. ❤️‍🔥

❤️‍🔥 OFFICIAL CAD TATTOO ARTISTS: Please welcome our featured tattoo artists who will be tattooing all weekend long at Creators After Dark in Stormy’s Tattoo Maid Cafe! 🖤 @stormytattoos.bsky.social @aldentattoos @cicadaqueen.ink @sumisteve_

❤️‍🔥PANEL ANNOUNCEMENT❤️‍🔥 Consent is Sexy: Boundaries, Negotiation, and Saying Yes on Purpose hosted by @shelleybadayos FRIDAY, APRIL 3RD 2:30PM-4PM PANEL ROOM 2

❤️‍🔥PANEL ANNOUNCEMENT❤️‍🔥 Please welcome @littlepuck.bsky.social and @shawnalff.bsky.social as they host “Script Writing 101” on Friday evening at Creators After Dark! ❤️‍🔥🖤❤️‍🔥 FRIDAY, APRIL 3RD 6:30PM - 7:30PM Join in as they take you through the Ins and Outs of Writing 🌽 for Content and Studios!

❤️‍🔥PANEL ANNOUNCEMENT❤️‍🔥 Starting off the Creators After Dark weekend strong is Rudy aka @mypet_monstergirl , with a special look behind the scenes of the fantasy monster girl fetish world! Hear about on set stories and lessons learned from producing real life monster girl 🌽!

❤️‍🔥 Artist Alley Vendor ❤️‍🔥 Please welcome HighSocietyClubWear to the Creators After Dark Artist Alley! Unmatched quality every time. 20+ years in the industry and expertise to make you money! Each outfit is unique and specially crafted and designed by Kitty LeBlanc.

❤️‍🔥PANEL ANNOUNCEMENT❤️‍🔥 Join us Friday night for “Oh My Monster” hosted by @missvanylla a.k.a Vanylla Vyxen! ❤️‍🔥 FRIDAY, APRIL 2ND 8PM - 9PM PANEL ROOM 2

We are officially TWO WEEKS OUT from Creators After Dark 2026! ❤️‍🔥 • Finalize your travel plans NOW! Official CAD room block booking ENDS on 3/26! • Badges prices go up at the door & ALL of our guest affiliate codes with 10% off expire on 4/1! Got a questions? Email [email protected]

❤️‍🔥 ENTER OUR COSPLAY CRAFTSMANSHIP CONTEST OR COSPLAY PAGEANT CONTEST ❤️‍🔥 The Creators After Dark cosplay craftsmanship contest and cosplay pageant is 4 weeks from today! ❤️‍🔥 Come show off your amazing cosplay build or strut your stuff in our pageant! #cosplaycontest #creatorsafterdark #cad2026

❤️‍🔥 Announcing an extra guest day appearance by Accent Kisses! 🤩❤️‍🔥💪 Not only will they be coordinating Creator After Dark’s cosplay events and cosplay repair station, but they’ll also be at their official booth on both Friday, April 3rd AND Sunday, April 5th ! @accentkisses.bsky.social

🚨DEADLINE EXTENSION🚨 The Cosplay Pageant, Cosplay Contest & Cosplay Meetup applications have been extended to March 15th! Applications can be found on our site Home<Participate<Cosplay Pageant & Meetups !

We’re officially under 30 days out!! 😱 The CAD 2026 official schedule is officially live! 🗓️✨ We’ve organized everything by Day, Room, and Guest so you can plan your weekend experience without missing a beat. 🔥 🔗 Check the full schedule update at the link in our bio!

❤️‍🔥OFFICIAL EVENT PODCASTER ANNOUNCEMENT❤️‍🔥 Please welcome the host of @/onlyforthefanzpodcast ” Angel White, to #CAD2026! 🎧✨ @iamtheangelwhite creates a safe space for women to tell their own stories, promoting body positivity, sex education, and the power of living in your truth.

❤️‍🔥‼️OFFICIAL HOURS ‼️❤️‍🔥 Our official hours of operation are here! 🤩❤️‍🔥 Check out our website for our official schedule and know before you go guide! We are updating our website daily so keep an eye out for exciting events and panels that we will have featured at CAD! 💫🔥

🚨 GUEST OF HONOR ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨 @peachjars.com is a YouTube and Twitch partner from the great ATX area! She has cosplayed various characters over the years, love spending her time at the Ren Faire and is currently known as one of the top 10 most followed creators on 0 F! ❤️‍🔥✨

🚨GUEST OF HONOR ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨 @jessicanigri.bsky.social is a powerhouse in geek culture — a trailblazing crafter, cosplayer, model, content creator, and voice actor whose vibrant creativity has helped shape modern cosplay as we know it.

📸 BOOK YOUR PHOTO SESSION 📸 @weathermachinestudio will be hosting portrait sessions for attendees of CAD all weekend long! Prices and times are available now for to pre-booking on our website CreatorsAfterDark.com under the “EVENTS” tab. ❤️‍🔥

🚨FRIDAY MAIN STAGE ANNOUNCEMENT🚨 Lights, camera, action! @Electricaura is a high-energy celebration of queer art where cosplay, drag, comedy, and seduction collide. Bring your friends, bring your tip money, and come ready to scream your heart out. 🎶🔥

🚨GUEST AMBASSADOR ANNOUNCEMENT🚨 The lovely @festie_vuu is a cosplay model and cozy creator of 5+ years with a love for craftsmanship, photography, fashion designing and creating fun spaces in her community! 🥰💖✨ #CreatorsAfterDark #CAD2026

If you need accommodations to participate in the convention, look no further than the CAD Cares team! 💚 Accommodations can be requested online or onsite near registration. For more information, please visit our website or email us [email protected] ! ❤️‍🔥

🚨FEATURED GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT🚨 Please welcome the devilishly alluring @/waifulaika. She is a Toronto-born emo-pop musician and has been a cosplayer for 10+ years as a curvy egirl! 😍🖤 #CreatorsAfterDark #CAD2026

Hotel rooms are 65% sold out and tickets are going fast! Be sure to grab your weekend badge today, you won’t want to miss out on this exciting weekend spicy fun! 🤩 ❤️‍🔥💫

🚨GUEST AMBASSADOR ANNOUNCEMENT: @svattii.bsky.social is a cosplayer, streamer, & creator specializing in character content and ships making SFW & NSFW content! 😍🔥❤️

🚨GUEST AMBASSADOR ANNOUNCEMENT: Meet the alluring and seductive @jalisaelite.bsky.social ! While she’s been a fetish and XXX performer for a little over 14 years and a domme for 10, she’s been a nerd her whole life. It shows up in her cosplay content and live stream conversations! 😉❤️‍🔥

🚨GUEST AMBASSADOR ANNOUNCEMENT: rosie_dd22 is an emerging alt model based in Texas, Rosie has carved out a unique space online through her creative BDSM-inspired work, blending artistry, empowerment, & alternative expression! 🥰🖤✨

🚨GUEST AMBASSADOR ANNOUNCEMENT: vehndiagram is a cosplayer who you may recognize from the group platform Weeb Chapel. As a solo act, Vehn explores his art through cosplay, photography and other video content. 😍🔥🙌 @vehncos.bsky.social

🚨GUEST AMBASSADOR ANNOUNCEMENT: geminichrysaliss is an elegant pole dancer, and has brought a touch of ballet to charm the cabaret. Her dance style varies from a wide range of ethereal to erotic, enthralling all who watch regardless. 😍 🩵💫

🚨GUEST AMBASSADOR ANNOUNCEMENT🚨 Known lovingly as the “chaos gremlin”, @cheybaaee.bsky.social high energy streams, unhinged cosplays and candid personality will have you wanting for more! 😍 Don’t let the sweet smile fool you, those “asset” loadouts are more dangerous than you think 😈❤️‍🔥

🚨FEATURED GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT🚨 Bringing a high-tier blend of artistry and allure, @/xqueenofclamsx is a seasoned veteran of the adult creator space, mastering the art of bringing iconic characters to life with a polished, premium edge that has earned her a dedicated global following!! 😍❤️‍🔥✨

🚨FEATURED GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT🚨 @fypwaifu.bsky.social Is a waifu bringing more waifus to life into the world!! 😍💖 She is a huge lover of cosplaying, gaming, and anime! From game screens to real life, she has been dedicated to crafting and embodying awesome characters since 2019! 🔥🖤

🚨GUEST AMBASSADOR ANNOUNCEMENT: Get ready to meet @barbiesublyf.bsky.social our residential Barbie who has a glittery touch, Barbie has carved out her own stylish corner in the fandom community blending classic pop culture characters w/ ecchi costumes! 😍💖✨

🚨GUEST AMBASSADOR ANNOUNCEMENT🚨 @aisu.bsky.social is an ero cosplayer and content creator, a huge lover of video games, anime culture, and an avid Vocaloid/Voice synthesizer fan! She’s always excited to bring her favorite characters to life through cosplay with a spicy twist! 😉❤️‍🔥

🚨FEATURED GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT - @puffpufffaye.bsky.social is an adult creator from the far away realm of the Pacific Northwest. 🌲 Faye is known for her dreamy anime figure and goth gf cosplays! She has been creating full time since 2021. 😍🔥

🚨FEATURED GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT - @hexhypoxia.bsky.social is an alternative model, performer, artist, streamer, actress & cosplayer w/ 15 years of experience! When not shooting & building sets she is usually found working on her art project "Hauntingly Familiar"or spending time with her rescue cats. 👻🖤

My next event will be @creatorsafterdark.bsky.social !! Use code ✨ Misha10 ✨ for discount off your CAD tickets and show the team you support me! I can’t wait to see yall ❤️‍🔥 www.creatorsafterdark.com

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🚨GUEST AMBASSADOR ANNOUNCEMENT: Please welcome @catfrills.bsky.social ⁨! 🐈‍⬛💫 Bad bitch, queen shit, icon. she is a classic trans woman cat girl with a dream of being a famous e-girl. 🥰🔥🖤 We can’t wait to have her join us at CAD 2026! ❤️‍🔥

🚨FEATURED GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT🚨 @juicypomma.bsky.social is a professional Femdom & lewd cosplayer from Western NY! When she’s not busy being a real life wet dream, she’s trying to radicalize folks online by talking about sex workers human rights & erotic professionals labor needs! ❤️‍🔥🖤❤️‍🔥

🚨FEATURED GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT🚨 @/thebunnysenpai is a charismatic cosplayer and makeup artist celebrated for her fully handmade cosplays & exceptional makeup skills. Inspired by anime, video games, & horror films, she delivers stunning transformations with humor and infectious energy.