Will you...come to our Space Cottage late at night? Don't go to bed. Come to our rave! We will have so much fun. It is so perfect, everyone will glow. We can have a dance or even two. We will be completely obsessed...together! **mature content** Participants: dj starfive
A short taiko tasting for fans of the acoustic mayhem that is Harisen Daiko. Can't wait for the Sunday MainStage show? Need more taiko in your weekend? We've got you. Participants: Holly Johnson
Join puppet Herman the Dinosaur as he shares fun, kid-friendly stories about robots and imagination. With friends Angela the Paleontologist and Gregory the Clown, this lively hour brings laughter, learning, and playful storytelling for young audiences. Participants: Angela Fox, Charles Hubbell, Gregory Parks
Ravenscroft presents a concert of acoustic instrumental music from cyborg- and robot-related movies, shows, and games. Come in cosplay or your PJs, and bring your coffee or knitting. Ft. violins, viola, bassoon, recorders, guitar, saxophone, and percussion. Participants: Megan F, Chris M, Kathleen O, Kerry P, Eve Z
On the 250th anniversary of American Independence, listen to the words of those who were there! Adapting for the first time 18th-century combat medic, historian, and POW David Ramsay, this reading is fully AI-illustrated. Participants: phillip andrew bennett low
Anita Kelling and Jay William Koelsch have been performing together for over 20 years. Their music ranges from British Isles folk to original compositions all with their unique moody flair. https://facebook.com/BriarFolkMusic Participants: Anita Kelling, Jay William Koelsch
Your favorite godless geeks are back again, and somehow it's been 14 years since this thing started?! Tim, Nick, and Molly will record an episode live with an audience! Come sit with like-minded folks for geeky atheist nonsense. Participants: Molly Glover, Nick Glover, Tim Wick
Four panelists are given subjects on which they must speak for one minute without deviation, repetition, or hesitation. Participants: Lee Harris (mod), Windy Bowlsby, Molly Glover, Tim Wick, Matthew Kessen, Angela Fox, Nick Glover
This "internet meme cover band" is actually pretty original, with gender-neutral love songs full of heart and sass that can span multiverses or survive the zombie apocalypse, songs from and about video games, and other geeky surprises! Participants: Reverend Rebecca Nathaniel Elfprincess, Grenevic Sharladanel Stremski
Friends & Lovers is a new full-length polyamory rom-com for the stage written by John Heimbuch and directed by Kassy Skoretz. When Frankie and Avery meet at a convention panel about monsters, their attraction is instantaneous. (staged reading) Participants: John Heimbuch
Who is Santa's favorite Doctor? Which snack food does Captain America prefer? Does Sailor Moon think Star Wars or Star Trek is better? A panel of improvisers tackles fun and geeky debate topics as a persona based on a prop or costume piece! Participants: Eric Thompson (mod), Alison Anderson, Garrick A Dietze, Angela Fox, Jason Kruger, Andrea Ropella, Megan M Slawson
We've chosen your time period to travel to, as you are statistically the most receptive to our weird noise. Also, guitars, keyboards, basses, and drums were banned around 2035. Enjoy them while they last! Participants: Jenny Case, Reynold Kissling, Keith Lodermeier, Mitch Miller
Watch as talented artists are given impossible challenges! Could you create a CONvergence-themed amusement park in 30 minutes? How about designing a new Doctor Who costume in five minutes? These artists create the impossible! Participants: Jerry Belich, Christopher Jones, Melissa Sue Kaercher, John Kovalic, Tim Wick
More exhilarating than reaching the summit of the Aggro Crag, more pleasing to the ear than a dial-up signal, with more hits than your favorite Slammer, Fistful of Datas is the Twin Cities' foremost '90s cover band. Participants: Maya Burroughs, Reynold Kissling, Mackenzie Lahren, Keith Lodermeier, Liz Lodermeier
Vladimir & Estragon took a terrible job in a dungeon in the hopes of facing off against the legendary hero Gygax. Will they find glory or despair? A staged reading of the 2017 Minnesota Fringe Festival hit! (Staged reading) Participants: Kyle B Dekker, Colette Feehan, Molly Glover, Matthew Saxe
burnunit puts weirdo punk/folk and queer, singalong-friendly country bangers in a big, earnest blender and pushes the "CRUSH ICE" button. Check out her socials @burnunit or @yesjostark, and be sure to check out the GIRLFRIEND mixtape. Participants: Johanna Stark
Vogon poetry. Bilbo's Walking Song. Nevermore. The CONvergence Poetry Slam is here to celebrate words and nerds in an exciting competitive format! Show up, sign up, and if the lottery gods are kind, you may be drawn to read two three-minute poems. Participants: Kyle B Dekker, Cole Sarar
Come laugh and cry with the MN Ren Fest's gothmost musical act! Give your sadness some stiff opposition! Participants: Chad Dutton, Aiden Milligan, Matt Schrampfer
Splounge’s resident DJ is ready to bring you another specially curated set to get your antennae waving, your pulsars vibrating, and refill your life meter to full hearts. Participants: DJ Macchines
The Dregs combine folk music, original songs, and comedy to create a unique blend of entertainment that will have you laughing and tapping your toes. **mature content** Participants: Susanne Becker, Trevor Hartman, Paul Score, Rian Vellichor, Tim Wick, Molly Zupon
Saturday July 4, 2026 10:00pm - Sunday July 5, 2026 12:00am CDT Hyatt 2, Regency Room
Wanna play a goofy end-of-the-world dating sim? Better yet, wanna voice one of the ridiculous characters? Pop your name in and see if you get drawn! If doing a voice isn't your jam, no worries. You can join us in the audience for a perfectly silly time. **mature content** Participants: Filima, Nathan Gerber, Philip D Henry, Dawn Krosnowski
Saturday July 4, 2026 11:30pm - Sunday July 5, 2026 12:30am CDT Hyatt 2, Greenway FG
