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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...
October 29, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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!
October 10, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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/
October 8, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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
October 1, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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.
September 29, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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...
September 18, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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...
August 2, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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...
August 1, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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.
July 16, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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!
July 11, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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.
June 6, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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?
June 2, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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
May 21, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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!
May 19, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Happy National Chicken Dance Day!
May 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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...
May 4, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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?
May 3, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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!
April 26, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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
April 17, 2025 at 2:40 PM