Lounge at New York Comic Con celebrates the work of LGBT+ artists and their allies in the world of graphic novels and pop culture.
October 6-9 at the Javits Center
More info below
The Queer & Ally Lounge is presented by SPI Marketing in partnership with Spin Cycle. Located within New York Comic Con, it will be open during show floor hours October 6-9 at the Javits Center in New York City. Admission for all panels, activities, and shows in the Queer & Ally Lounge is free (unless noted), but you must already have tickets/admission to Comic Con. The Lounge is located on the first floor in Room 1C01-02.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6:
12:00 – 1:00 PM
Cosplay Workshop: Texture and Trim: How to Elevate Your Costume with an Eye for Details.
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Panel: Creating Queer characters and worlds in mainstream comics.
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Trivia: Krakoan Pride Trivia
Test your Queer Marvel Trivia knowledge with the host of the Geeks OUT Podcast.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7:
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Mean Girls 18th Anniversary Meet up with Daniel Franzese.
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Daniel Franzese talk-back, Q&A / Autographs and Merch Sales
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Falling for the Queer Femme Fatale
As we mark the 30th Anniversary of Harley Quinn, Geeks OUT gathers a few of our favorite creators and artists to discuss some of the dangerous queer femme characters in comics including (but not exclusively) Harley & Ivy, and why we love them. Featuring: Amy Chu, Sam Johns, Stephanie Williams, and Tana Ford.
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Trivia: Queer Pop Culture Trivia
Test your knowledge of all the things queer and geeky with the host of the Geeks OUT Podcast.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8:
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Dominique Jackson talk-back and poster signing to benefit GLAAD Spirit Day.
1:00 PM – 2:00
Panel: RuPaul's Drag Race: Talking T
Scarlet Envy moderates a behind-the-scenes look at RuPaul's Drag Race, the fandom and beyond with fellow castmates Brita Filter, Yuhua Hamasaki & Kandy Muse.
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Merch Sales and Autographs with Scarlet Envy, Brita Filter, Yuhua Hamasaki, Kandy Muse & Peppermint
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Panel: Transgender IRL with Peppermint
Peppermint moderates a panel no not only being transgender in everyday life, but also specifically being trans in entertainment and Hollywood. With with Dominique Jackson & Jes Tom.
5:00 PM–7:00 PM
Queer Lounge Hosted reception
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9:
12:00 – 1:00 PM
Cosplay Workshop: Texture and Trim: How to Elevate Your Costume with an Eye for Details
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Panel: Creating Queer characters and worlds in mainstream comics.
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Trivia: Krakoan Pride Trivia
Test your Queer Marvel Trivia knowledge with the host of the Geeks OUT Podcast.
The Queer & Ally Lounge was created by Scott Seitz of SPI Marketing.