Last updated 8/02/18 Schedule is subject to change without notice. For the most up-to-date info during the con, get the FREE Tampa Bay Comic Con app! FRIDAY EXHIBITOR HALL 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM // Exhibitor Hall Friday Comic books, graphic novels, toys, magazines, cards, artwork, games, apparel, cosplay, guest artists and celebrity guests-- they can all be found in the exhibitor hall! It's truly the hub for nerdy commerce! STAR SIGNING AND PHOTO OPS 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM // Exhibitor Hall Friday Want to meet your favorite celebrity? Head over to Star Signing to meet media guests from all of your favorite fandoms! Autograph and photo-op sales are cash only, so be sure to visit an ATM first! EVENT REG 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM // Next To Rm. 18 Friday These events have limited space, and participation is on a first come, first serve basis! Come to Event Reg. to sign up to participate in the following events: -Nerdy Speed Dating BOARD GAME HAVEN 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM // Ballroom A Friday Come wind down and play free board games hosted by Oblivion Games Tampa. NASA EXPERIENCE 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM // Rm. 3 Friday Experience the majesty of outer space with an exhibit by NASA! DAGORHIR FOAM SWORD FIGHTING ARENA 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM // Rm. 7 Friday Dagorhir combines fast-paced full-contact combat simulation with elements of live action role-playing along with elements of both history and fantasy. Dagorhir is both a sport and a game, and our participants experience their fantasies on a variety of levels. This wide ranging appeal is the reason for Dagorhir’s nationwide success. Come play with us! LEAGUE OF LITTLE LEGENDS KIDS ZONE 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM // Rm. 10 Friday Enjoying the convention with children? Bring them to the League of Little Legends Kids Zone! This area is for families with children age 10 and under who are looking for fun (and free!) crafts and activities to enrich their child’s convention experience. THE GRID 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM // Rm. 18 Friday Gamers on The Edge takes gaming to the next level by having donated over $50,000 to the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals while maintaining eight game rooms and over forty gaming consoles for their local children’s hospital. To learn more about “GoTE” and how you can play games in order to Make a Difference in the lives of sick kids visit www.GamersOnTheEdge.com FILM FESTIVAL: ACTION BLOCK 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM // Rm. 1 Friday Take part in the Film Festival by voting for which flicks you like the best as filmmakers compete for the coveted Audience Choice Award! PARANORMAL REALITY 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM // Rm. 5 Friday In this panel we will discuss what it is like to be a paranormal investigator and compare what we do to what you see on T.V. IMPROV 101 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM // Rm. 2 Friday Ever seen 'Whose Line is it Anyway?' and thought; "That looks like fun!" In this three-day workshop you can learn the fundamentals of improv through activities, games, and scenes. Hosted by members of the touring improv comedy troupe Penguin Knife Fight (@pkfimprov). FINDING YOUR COSPLAY SELF 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM // Rm. 13 Friday Are you introverted? Shy? Socially anxious? Awkward? Broke? Have an idea but don't know where to start? Or all of the above? We can help you by guiding you with our advice and personal experiences as; introverted, shy, socially anxious, socially awkward, and/or broke cosplayers. PS: Extroverts are welcomed too. WRITING EPIC FANTASY 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM // Rm. 22 Friday What makes epic fantasy "epic"? What are the tricks of the trade when it comes to independently publishing your fantasy novel? William Heinzen, author of "Warrior of Light" (labeled "an epic adventure worth taking" by Kirkus indie) will present on writing and publishing in the fantasy genre. WALTER JONES Q&A 1:30 PM - 2:20 PM // Ballroom D Friday Meet the American actor, martial artist, and dancer, known for playing the role of Zack Taylor, the Black Ranger on the hit television series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. FILM FESTIVAL: DRAMA BLOCK 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM // Rm. 1 Friday Take part in the Film Festival by voting for which flicks you like the best as filmmakers compete for the coveted Audience Choice Award! STAR WARS TRIVIA 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM // Rm. 20 Friday Do you know the difference between a Jawa and an Ewok? Can you growl like Chewy? Let's geek out over the newest release and all of the incredible films and fan cannon and win prizes for knowing how adorable a Porg actually is. MIDDLE GRADE SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY: JOURNEY TO IMAGINATION 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM // Rm. 5 Friday Author panel on how middle grade sci/fi & fantasy is the perfect age to introduce children to the genre and and unlocking their imaginations to think about larger issues in the world around them. GREAT AND POWERFUL TIM 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM // Rm. 24 Friday Magician and comedian Tim Hoffman returns yet again! Featuring an all new show with mind blowing illusions and a hilarious storyline. Tim is a member of the Academy Of Magical Arts and the Magic Castle. He can be seen touring all over North America. www.TimTheWebsite.com NERDY YOGA FLOW 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM // Rm. 2 // Ages 18+ Recommended Friday Discover and unleash your inner superhero in this intelligently-sequenced power yoga class, inspired by YOUR favorite superheroes. All levels welcome. SCIENCE FICTION TO SCIENCE FACT 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM // Rm. 13 Friday How NASA is maximizing mission success through the evolution of Kennedy Space Center as a Multi-User Spaceport. HARRY POTTER - 20 YEARS OF MAGIC! 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM // Rm. 22 Friday Recently wrapping their production of Give Back To Hogwarts and their New York City premiere with Harry-oke: A Hogwarts Cabaret, the cast and crew of the acclaimed musical events discuss some behind the scenes secrets, the various themes incorporated in the stories and shows, and the magic that has made the book series so popular over the last 20 years. Presented by Actors Reaching Out. www.ActorsReachingOut.org DAVID HAYTER Q&A 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM // Ballroom D Friday Crawl out from under your cardboard box to spend time with David Hayter, the voice of Solid Snake! Also know for writing X-Men 1 and 2 and Watchmen, this Q&A is sure to bring out your inner nerd! “AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR” SCREENING 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM // Rm. 1 // Ages 13+ Recommended Friday Disney and MOR present a screening of Avengers: Infinity War! FREESTYLE D&D 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM // Rm. 20 Friday Never heard of Dungeons & Dragons? THIS PANEL IS FOR YOU. Love D&D and know everything about it? THIS PANEL IS FOR YOU. Still reading this description? THIS PANEL IS FOR YOU. Watch as audience (non)volunteers are pitted against monsters and villains on their quest for glory! This is a freestyle version of a freestyle version of D&D, sort of…(@Freestyledd on Facebook!) WRITTEN SINS PRESENTS HOW TO MAKE AND PROMOTE COMIC BOOKS 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM // Rm. 5 // Ages 13+ Recommended Friday Join us for a panel all about the process of just not creating comics but what to expect next after the comic is printed and ready to sell. Join Mr Andersin as he hosts the panel made to answer all your questions about what it takes to make and sell a comic book in 2018. PENGUIN KNIFE FIGHT! IMPROV COMEDY 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM // Rm. 17 Friday Penguin Knife Fight (@pkfimprov) is a touring improv comedy troupe. Similar to 'Whose Line is it Anyway?', they create brand new hilarious scenes based off of suggestions from the audience (aka YOU) so no two shows are ever the same. You’ll laugh your socks off! No seriously, pick up your socks. HUMAN SIZE CHESS 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM // Rm. 24 Friday Prepare for a Battle of Strategy and Silliness in a game of HUMAN SIZE CHESS. Participate as a Player or as a Pawn for an hour of Laughs and Competition. There will be PRIZES and Fun Memories, brought to you by FanBoy Hex (YouTuber). MY HERO ACADEMIA SPECIAL LECTURE: A CLASH OF IDEOLOGIES! 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM // Rm. 13 Friday In the world of My Hero, Academia Heroes and Villains clash with more than just their quirks, they're driven by opposing ideologies! Whether you fight for good or revel in evil come and see what makes your opponent ticks as Entertainment Stew delves into the Philosophy behind 'One for All' and 'All for One!' REEL FUN LIVE! 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM // Rm. 22 // Ages 13+ Recommended Friday Join us for an exciting adventure into the movies! Reel Fun is a podcast where we talk to everyday people about their favorite movies. This special TBCC episode will be recorded live in front of a real audience and feature a special comic book theme. along with trivia, jokes, and maybe even a surprise or two. Come hang out with Paul, Mel, and our extra special guests for a great time, and don't forget to bring the popcorn. DISNEY PRINCESS Q&A 4:30 PM - 5:20 PM // Ballroom D Friday Kneel before Linda Larkin (Princess Jasmine) and Paige O’Hara (Princess Belle), two of Disney’s most beloved characters, in this nostalgic panel! FREESTYLE D&D (FOR ADULTS) 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM // Rm.