Meetups
12:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Crimson Meeting Room
Cozy Kawaii Coloring Session
Relax, chill and get creative in this cute drop-in coloring book session! We Will provide coloring sheets, markers, colored pencils and crayons.
Click here to reserve your spot.
Limit: 28
Moderator: No Moderator
2:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Interior Courtyard - Fountain
Cosplay Meetup: Time Travelers
Whether you’re a dashing Doctor, a Victorian vamp, a cyberpunk time-hacker, or just took a wrong turn with a flux capacitor, this is your moment in the timeline! Join fellow fans and cosplayers for a meetup celebrating characters who leap, loop, or lurch through time. Snap some photos, show off your gear, and connect with other travelers from past, present, and future fandoms. Timey-wimey costumes highly encouraged!
Moderator: No Moderator
4:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Interior Courtyard - Atrium
Salon Philosophique
Open sci-fi-oriented philosophy public discussions. All are welcome.
Moderator: Dara Fogel, PhD
Panelists: Dara Fogel, PhD
4:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Interior Courtyard - Fountain
Cosplay Meetup: Disney Villains vs Princesses
Mirror, mirror on the wall… who has the fiercest cosplay of them all? Whether you reign with kindness or chaos, this Disney-themed meetup is your royal summons! Come dressed as your favorite princess, villain, or somewhere deliciously in between. Strike a pose, swap stories, and celebrate the characters who taught us that crowns come in many styles. Bonus points for dramatic entrances and evil laughs.
Moderator: No Moderator
6:00 PM | Location: Oklahoma G
VIP Friends of Soonercon Reception
VIP Friends of Soonercon membership-exclusive social event with Soonercon 33 guests of honor and featured guests. Refreshments and beverages provided. Thank you to our 2025 VIP Friends of Soonercon!
Moderator: No Moderator
Panelists: Brian Mathis, Charlie N. Holmberg, Emi Lo, Garrett Wang, Knightmage, Kris Lackey, Larry Nemecek, Mai Van, Michael A. Stackpole, No Moderator, Susie Creates
7:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Restaurant/Lounge Area North Park Grille
Red Dirt DnD presents Drinks and Dragons
Join a live game of D&D in a big way. Play the part of brave adventurers as Red Dirt Dnd become evil creatures try to stop you. This improvised event will be full of laughs and unexpected twists and turns that you won't want to miss.
Moderator: Mark Coughran
Panelists: Connor Shenold, Mark Coughran, Michael Cross
7:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Bedlam 2 Boardroom 18+
Raunchy Coloring and Chill (18+)
Looking for a different kind of coloring experience? This session offers adults a relaxed environment to explore intricate designs featuring hentai and other mature themes. We will provide the coloring pages/books, markers, pencils, and crayons for this workshop. Must be 18+ to attend.
Click here to reserve your spot.
Limit: 14
Moderator: Shilo Russell
Panelists: Shilo Russell
7:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Interior Courtyard - Atrium
Literary Beers
Join panelists in the hotel lounge for lively conversation. BYO beverages, please.
Moderator: No Moderator
9:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Interior Courtyard - Atrium
Late Night Artists Chat
This is a chance for artists and fans to meet in a relaxed setting to talk all things art! Ask questions, share ideas, and socialize. (Hotel side)
Moderator: No Moderator
9:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Restaurant/Lounge Area North Park Grille
Soonercon @midnight: The Worst Book EVER!
Join us with your beverage(s) of choice in hand as intrepid writers lay on their best purple prose to create titles and openings for THE Worst Book Ever, hosted by Larry "Dr. Trek" Nemecek! And it all depends on YOU, by audience vote!
Moderator: Larry Nemecek
Panelists: Larry Nemecek
10:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Crimson Meeting Room
Haunted Shuffle Horror Trivia
Test your horror knowledge with Mr. Menace the Sixth from the game show Haunted Shuffle. Audience members will be chosen to participate in this fun trivia game with prizes!
Moderator: Dennis Spielman
Panelists: Dennis Spielman
10:00 PM | Location: JQH Boardroom
D&D Coloring N Chill
Grab your favorite colors and dive into the world of Dungeons & Dragons. Come relax and color your favorite characters and landscapes in the world of D&D. Coloring materials and pages will be provided. All ages allowed.
Click here to reserve your spot.
Limit: 14
Moderator: Gypsy Jess
Panelists: Gypsy Jess
11:00 PM | Location: Oklahoma HIJ - (Main Stage) - presented by Fowler Automotive 18+
Cosmic Cocktails & Cotton Tails
This is a socialite style party using bunny suits and smoking jackets mashed with pop culture and fandom that starts the con off on the right foot after dark Friday, June 20.
To celebrate this year’s Soonercon theme, Gateway to the Galaxy, this event will be “Cosmic” Cocktails & Cotton Tails.
This is an 18 to enter and 21 to drink cocktail hour event! Novices and experienced costumers can come together in a relaxed atmosphere without judgment to flex their costuming muscles or just rock out casually!
Costumes not required but encouraged!
Moderator: No Moderator
9:00 AM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Interior Courtyard - Atrium
Koffeeklatch
Join panelists in the hotel breakfast area for intimate conversation. BYO coffee, please.
Moderator: No Moderator
10:00 AM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Crimson Meeting Room
Radio Play Open Casting & Rehearsal
Be a radio star with the Generic Radio Workshop! Learn how an audio theater production is put together as part of the cast. Or, you can just watch and be entertained! The performance will take place Saturday at 1PM in University B. *NOTE: PLEASE attend if you want to be part of the cast!
Moderator: Julie Barrett
Panelists: Julie Barrett
11:00 AM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Kathleen M. O'Brien Suite
Historical Fashion Exhibit
Soonercon attendees are invited to join costumer and historic-clothing collector Ms. Kathleen M. O'Brien in her parlor for a viewing of antique and vintage garments. Questions welcome! (2 hours, come-and-go viewings.)
Moderator: Kathleen M. O'Brien
Panelists: Kathleen M. O'Brien
11:00 AM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Interior Courtyard - Atrium
Salon Philosophique
Open sci-fi-oriented philosophy public discussions. All are welcome.
Moderator: Dara Fogel, PhD
Panelists: Dara Fogel, PhD
12:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Interior Courtyard - Fountain
Cosplay Meetup: HoYoverse
From Teyvat to Belobog and beyond — HoYoverse fans, this is your moment to shine! Join fellow Travelers, Trailblazers, and Captains for a cosplay meetup celebrating all things Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, Honkai Impact 3rd, and beyond. Whether you're sporting vision-bearer threads or astral express chic, come ready for photos, character banter, and connecting with fans who speak fluent Primogem. Props, poses, and dramatic ult animations encouraged!
Moderator: No Moderator
1:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Crimson Meeting Room
Let's Sing Senpai!: Anime Sing-Along
Bokutachi waaaaa! It's time belt out the best openings, closings and everything in between from our favorite anime.
Moderator: Quin
Panelists: Quin
2:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Interior Courtyard - Fountain
Cosplay Meetup: Star Wars
From the sands of Tatooine to the depths of the Death Star, join fellow Star Wars fans in an epic cosplay gathering! Whether you’re Jedi, Sith, bounty hunter, or droid, show off your best gear and swap stories from a galaxy far, far away. Lightsabers ready, may the Force be with you as we celebrate all eras and corners of the Star Wars universe.
Moderator: No Moderator
2:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Melinda LaFevers Suite
Steampunk Tea with Melinda LaFevers
Join Melinda LaFevers for an elegant Steampunk-inspired tea session in her suite, where cogs meet cups and corsets meet conversation. Don your finest retro-futuristic attire—or just bring your curiosity—and enjoy delightful brews, themed ambiance, and the warm camaraderie of fellow Steampunk enthusiasts. Whether you're a long-time fan of the genre or newly curious, this is your chance to sip, socialize, and step into an alternate age of steam-powered sophistication.
Moderator: Melinda LaFevers
Panelists: Melinda LaFevers
3:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Interior Courtyard - Atrium
Salon Philosophique
Open sci-fi-oriented philosophy public discussions. All are welcome.
Moderator: Dara Fogel, PhD
Panelists: Dara Fogel, PhD
3:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Interior Courtyard - Fountain
Cosplay Meetup: Star Trek - ALL generations!
Set phasers to fabulous! Whether you're repping classic gold from TOS, rocking the red of the Lower Decks, or boldly going in your own unique Starfleet-inspired look, this is the place for all Trekkies to gather. Celebrate the legacy of every Star Trek era—from Kirk and Picard to Burnham and Mariner—in one united cosplay meetup. Vulcans, Klingons, Qs, and Tribble-handlers welcome. Live long, pose well, and prosper!
Moderator: No Moderator
4:00 PM | Location: University C (Theme Room)
ASTRA & X'har Sorak at Photo Set
Meet the cast of this year's themed story and get your picture taken in Engineering.
Moderator: Jim Shorts
Panelists: Jim Shorts, Sentinelbait, Shay Griffith, Tall Chick Cosplay
4:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Kathleen M. O'Brien Suite
Historical Fashion Exhibit
Soonercon attendees are invited to join costumer and historic-clothing collector Ms. Kathleen M. O'Brien in her parlor for a viewing of antique and vintage garments. Questions welcome! (2 hours, come-and-go viewings.)
Moderator: Kathleen M. O'Brien
Panelists: Kathleen M. O'Brien
6:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: JQH Boardroom presented by Morningstar Storage
Portal 47 Live Dive Meetup
Annual private meetup for members of Larry’s monthly backstage Star Trek services. (Interested? Ask him about it at his table — or catch his mixer!)
Moderator: Larry Nemecek
Panelists: Larry Nemecek, Portal 47 members
6:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Interior Courtyard - Fountain
Cosplay Meetup: Furry
Step into a world of paws, tails, and colorful fursonas! Whether you’re sporting a full fursuit, partial cosplay, or just love the community vibes, this meetup is a safe and inclusive space to connect with fellow furry fans. Share your art, swap stories, and celebrate the creativity and diversity of the furry fandom in all its fluff and fierceness.
Moderator: No Moderator
7:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Interior Courtyard - Fountain
Cosplay Meetup: Hellaverse
Calling all fans of Helluva Boss and Hazbin Hotel! Bring out your best I.M.P., Angel, Charlie, Lucifer, and more sinners and hellborn to meet up with fans of the Hellaverse.
Moderator: No Moderator
7:00 PM | Location: Sooner A & Sooner B
Dresden Files LARP: Dark & Stormy Night on the Titanic
It began with elegance and ended in legend. But what the history books don’t say … is that something else went down with the ship. Will you uncover the truth before the cold takes you too?
Moderator: No Moderator
8:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Interior Courtyard - Atrium
Literary Beers
Join panelists in the hotel lounge for lively conversation. BYO beverages, please.
Moderator: No Moderator
8:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: JQH Boardroom presented by Morningstar Storage
Join the Circle: A Beginner's Guide to Filk Music
Curious about how music and fandom connect? In this panel, we'll discuss filk music, its history, and its role in fan gatherings. You'll learn how a filk circle works, hear some examples, and -- time permitting -- get the chance to create your own filk!
Moderator: Melinda LaFevers
Panelists: Libby A. Smith, Melinda LaFevers, Tim Frayser
9:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: JQH Boardroom presented by Morningstar Storage
Strum, Sing, & Share: An Open Filk Circle
Join us for a welcoming, all-inclusive filk circle, where music lovers of all skill levels come together to share songs, harmonize, and celebrate the unique tradition of fannish music! Whether you have a song to perform, want to join in on a chorus, or simply enjoy listening, this is a space to sing, strum, and create together. Bring an instrument, your voice, or just your love of music—all are welcome in the circle!
Moderator: Mel. White
Panelists: A.C. Smart, Mel. White, Melinda LaFevers, The Singing Costumer
10:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Crimson Meeting Room
Larry's DR. TREK SHOW Crowdfunder for "The Con of Wrath"
Help Larry's indie film and preserve Trek pop culture history – your $20 gets a screen credit PLUS two hours of prize trivia, rare video, and sneak peeks of George, Nichelle, Walter, and more!
Moderator: Larry Nemecek
Panelists: Larry Nemecek
11:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Interior Courtyard - Atrium
Late Night Artists Chat
This is a chance for artists and fans to meet in a relaxed setting to talk all things art! Ask questions, share ideas, and socialize. (Hotel side)
Moderator: No Moderator
Midnight | Location: Boomer A 18+
Hellaverse Sing-Along (18+)
Calling all imps and sinners to belt out the tunes from Hell's favorite shows Hazbin Hotel and Helluva Boss.
Moderator: Amber Hanneken
Panelists: Amber Hanneken, Sentinelbait, TattedSith Cosplay
9:00 AM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Interior Courtyard - Atrium
Koffeeklatch
Join panelists in the hotel breakfast area for intimate conversation. BYO coffee, please.
Moderator: No Moderator
10:00 AM | Location: Boomer A
Kris Lackey Reading
Join Kris Lackey as he reads selections from his published books.
Moderator: Kris Lackey
Panelists: Kris Lackey
1:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Interior Courtyard - Fountain
Cosplay Meetup: Marvel
Assemble, heroes and villains alike! Whether you’re channeling your inner Avenger, X-Men, or a cosmic guardian, this Marvel cosplay meetup is the place to showcase your powers, swap fan theories, and celebrate the vast Marvel Universe. Bring your best poses, your epic backstories, and your passion for all things Marvel — from street-level heroes to galactic legends.
Moderator: No Moderator
2:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Crimson Meeting Room
Wicked Sing-Along: Defy Gravity Together!
Citizens of Oz, it's time to sing your heart out! Join us for an interactive sing-along of the iconic songs from the hit Wicked musical, including favorites like "Defying Gravity" and "Popular." Whether you're a seasoned Broadway veteran or just a fan of the tunes, come raise your voice and celebrate the magic of Oz with fellow fans in this fun and spirited session!
Moderator: Chelsea Haldane
Panelists: Chelsea Haldane
2:00 PM | Location: University C (Theme Room)
ASTRA & X'har Sorak at Photo Set
Meet the cast of this year's themed story and get your picture taken in Engineering.
Moderator: Jim Shorts
Panelists: Jim Shorts, Sentinelbait, Shay Griffith, Tall Chick Cosplay
3:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Interior Courtyard - Atrium
Salon Philosophique
Open sci-fi-oriented philosophy public discussions. All are welcome.
Moderator: Dara Fogel, PhD
Panelists: Dara Fogel, PhD
3:00 PM | Location: Oklahoma G
Historical Dancing Session with the Arthurian Order of Avalon
Join the Arthurian Order of Avalon in learning historical dances in this audience participation session. No previous dance experience is needed and instruction will be provided by our master of dance. Suitable for all ages, this session will focus on the basics of period dance, including etiquette and simple circle and line dances.
Moderator: Arthurian Order of Avalon
Panelists: Arthurian Order of Avalon