Planet After Dark

No time for sleep Planet People!  The fun just begins as the sun goes down!   In conjunction with several downtown partners Planet Comicon Kansas City will offer an exciting lineup of after-hours events both at the Convention Center, and at venues nearby. These events are free and included in your Planet admissions unless otherwise noted.

More Planet After Dark events and additional details will be added as info becomes available, so be sure to watch our website, social announcements, and future newsletters for more info.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6th

B&B THEATRES SCREAM (1996) SCREENING 

Location:   Main Street B&B Theatre 1400 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64105

TIme:         7:30pm 

Description: Come enjoy the thrill all over again at B&B Theatres Main Street location. Wes Craven’s 1996 film Scream was a game-changer for the horror genre, both critically and commercially. It revitalized the genre with its post-modern perspective, smart writing, and iconic characters and killers. Enjoy a free small popcorn when you show your Planet Comicon credential!  

 

THURSDAY, MARCH 7th

UNITE IN KNIGHTHAWK TO KICK OFF PLANET

Location: Nighthawk (Hotel Kansas City at 1228 Baltimore, 13th Street entrance)

Time: 7:00PM        Start

          8:00PM         Trivia Contest by Just-Us League

          9:00PM         Cosplay Drawing win a $50 gift card!

          9:30PM        Music and Dance with Kadesh Flow 

 

Description: What a way to get things started for the 25th Anniversary of Planet Comicon Kansas City! Come to the Knighthawk and enjoy drink specials and prizes, music and dancing, a Trivia Contest and a drawing for some cash for a lucky costumed attendee!  The Just-Us League is a charitable organization of cosplayers dedicated to brightening the lives of children and adults. They visit hospitals and help local charities. A portion of the evening’s proceeds will go to the Just-Us League! At 9:30PM Kadesh Flow fires up the music and dancing will ensue!

Details: Free cover to Planet Comicon Kansas City pass holders; cosplay encouraged; 21+ only

 

FRIDAY, MARCH 8th

Sorcerers Speakeasy!
 
Location: (1323 Walnut St) 
Time: Open 4pm – Close 
Wizards welcome! Sorcerer’s Speakeasy is the newest magical-themed pop-up bar, in Downtown Kansas City. Savor delightful concoctions like Butter Brew served in a collectible mug, glistening Unicorn Blood, and the Death Eater Negroni. Delight in gastronomic pleasures such as Dragon’s Tail Soup, Magic Snitch Snacks, and Forbidden Forest Broccoli and Cheese Soup.

PLANET MASQUERAVE FUELED BY MONSTER ENERGY!

Location: Hall 1501b in the convention center

Time: 8:00 pm to 1:00am

Description: PCKC is proud to present the first ever MasqueRave fueled by Monster Energy! It’s a Rave and a Cosplay Exhibition all in one! The party starts @ 8pm, Food trucks will be outside, there are plenty of places to sit and rest until it’s time to dance to the beats provided by Monster Energy’s special guest DJ from the Scratch Academy out of LA. Expect a wild night of cosplay dancing and fun! Cash bar will be onsite and Monster will be providing samples of their beverages! @10pm we will start the annual Masquerade Parade across the stage. This is the time and place for anyone in cosplay to come and strut their stuff to the roar of an adoring crowd! Sign ups to walk the stage start at 8:30pm. Look for the registration table in the Party hall. Once the Cosplay parade ends, the Rave continues!

Details:  16 and over.  Please present ID at the door.  Credential to PCKC also required to attend. 

 

B&B THEATRES DEFEND YOUR FANDOMS TRIVIA CHALLENGE!

Location: Panel Room 2502AB

Time: 8:00pm – 9:30pm

Description: B&B Quizmasters bring trivia back to Planet Comicon for it’s 25th Anniversary and we are hitting on 6 of the biggest fan bases in pop culture! Are you a Potter Fan or Lord of the Rings Fan? Star Trek or Star Wars? Marvel or DC? The winners of trivia have to be well versed in all aspects of fandom. Do you accept the challenge? What’s at stake? Movie passes of course! 

 

PLANET DRAG!

Location: Main Stage/Grand Ballroom 2501AB

Time: 8:00pm – 8:50pm

Description: Get your dollars ready for Planet Comicon Kansas City’s premiere drag show, brought to you by Hamburger Mary’s of Kansas City. Tipping performers is encouraged. Come watch this awesome skit combined with musical performance to end your first evening at Planet Comicon KC’s 25th! 18 and up recommended. Lisa Corrao and Luna Flare will be your hosts! 

 

THAT’S NO MOON: AN IMPROVISED SPACE OPERA

Location: Panel Room 2505 A

Time: 8:00pm – 8:50pm

Description: One of the area’s most loved improv troupes is back at for their NINTH Planet Comicon with two all-new, all-funny shows! In That’s No Moon, the cast of That’s No Movie performs an entire space-opera trilogy, all made up on the spot without a script. Telling a brand new story every time, That’s No Moon is a sometimes touching, often hysterical tribute to sci-fi classics like “Doctor Who”, “Flash Gordon”, “Lost in Space”, “Star Trek”, and “Star Wars” and more recent masterpieces like “Firefly”, “Guardians of the Galaxy”, and “Saga”. Featuring the cast of That’s No Movie Improv Comedy.

 

WHY DO YOU MAKE THE ART YOU MAKE? 

Location: Grand Ballroom 2503 A

Time: 8:00pm – 8:50pm

Description:

There are a plethora of reason that we create the art we create. From emotional connection to “this looks effing rad!”, a panel of artists will discuss the many reasons artists make art!

 

ALL THINGS COSPLAY PHOTOGRAPHY

Location: 2504 AB

Time: 8:30pm – 9:50pm

Description: With the popularity of cosplay in the mainstream media, there are SO MANY photographers to sift through. How do you pick the one best for you? How do you make the most of your session? What should you expect as a client? What should you deliver as a photographer? Maybe you just want some tips on how to up your photo game? Come chat with All Things Lauren Studios, who has been a photographer for over 14 years, and is now living her dream job of traveling to cons all around the country! The panel is a presentation, followed by a Q&A, as well as a lighting/posing demo! So come on, let’s get creative!

Shark Bar Spring Break Baywatch Party – Offering free cover to Comicon attendees
 
Location: 1340 Grand Blvd, Power & Light District
Time:  8pm-2am 
Description: Ready to turn up the heat? 🔥 Pop out to Shark Bar’s Spring Break Baywatch party on Friday, March 8th 🏖️ Dress in theme for FREE cover before 11 pm, $4 Beers, and $5 Wells 🍻 Email info@sharkbarkc.com for VIP bottle service 🍾


SATURDAY, MARCH 9th

Sorcerers Speakeasy!
Location: 1323 Walnut St
Time: Open 4pm – Close 
Wizards welcome! Sorcerer’s Speakeasy is the newest magical-themed pop-up bar, in Downtown Kansas City. Savor delightful concoctions like Butter Brew served in a collectible mug, glistening Unicorn Blood, and the Death Eater Negroni. Delight in gastronomic pleasures such as Dragon’s Tail Soup, Magic Snitch Snacks, and Forbidden Forest Broccoli and Cheese Soup.

AVATAR TRIVIA PRESENTED BY AVATAR THE LAST PODCASTERS

Location: 2505 A

Time:  7:00pm – 7:50pm

Description: Water, Earth, Fire, Air, Trivia? Come test your Avatar knowledge in a game of trivia that spans Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Legend of Korra and more. Compete to win prizes that includes a statue, comics, action figures, posters, Funko pops, and more.. or just pop in to enjoy the discussions and chance at door prizes. Presented by the “Avatar The Last Podcasters” YouTube Channel and Podcast.

 

NERDS STAND-UP!!

Location: 2502 AB

Time:  7:30pm -9:30pm

Description: Join stand-up comedian, Lisa Corrao and friends for a comic con comedy show all about not fitting in to the normal world out there. Stand-up with a nerdy twist! Recommended 18 and up.

 

PLANET COMICON KANSAS CITY COSPLAY CONTEST

Location: Grand Ballroom at the Kansas City Convention Center 2501 AB

Time: 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm

Description: PCKC’s cosplay contest is an opportunity to see some of the best cosplayers in the country compete for a share of the $15,000 prize pool! It is a colorful, spirited competition that is inclusive of all genres and skill levels.  We are pleased to announce that Ming Chen and Luna Flare are returning this year as our contest em-cees. When these two get together to host a cosplay contest, the fun multiplies and you don’t want to miss it!  We are very proud to welcome this year’s Contest Judges, Jedimanda, TrisRex Cosplay and Be The Spark Cosplay. For the first time ever we will have Magician Jack Reid perform some of his mind bending magic during the deliberation phase of the competition! Prepare to be entertained! 

 

QUANTUM BEATS – A GALACTIC GLOW PARTY AND HERO INITIATIVE ARTIST LIVE DRAW brought to you by Planet Comicon and Boulevard Brewing Company

Location: Room 1501B, Conference Center in KC Convention
Center

Time: 8pm-12:30am

Description:  Step into a cosmic realm at “Quantum Beats – A Galactic Glow Party”, the ultimate after-dark dance extravaganza. Dance the night away to the pulsating beats as DJ Joe spins an interstellar set list that will transport you to another dimension.

Boulevard Brewing Company is taking the experience to another level with complimentary beer samples featuring the fresh bold flavor of Quantum Hop Imperial IPA, the sweet sensation of Cinnamon Bun Ale and the island vibes of Tropic Slam.  Immerse yourself in the radiant glow of a technotronic light show creating an otherworldly atmosphere. Cosplaying is encouraged! 

 To commemorate this cosmic union between Planet Comicon and Boulevard Brewing Company, we’re giving away limited edition koozies, stickers and buttons.

 Join us for an unforgettable night of Quantum Beats, cosmic brews, and radiant vibes – prepare to transcend galaxies. Food trucks and cash bar available. 

Starting at 8:30pm Artists will be stationed in the party hall drawing 5×7 or 8×11 sketches for donations to the Hero Initiative! The Hero Initiative creates a financial safety net for comic creators who may need emergency medical aid, financial support for essentials of life, and an avenue back into paying work. 

Details:  16 and over.  Please present ID at the door.  Credential to PCKC also required to attend.

 

SUNDAY, MARCH 10th

 
KC LIVE BLOCK – NO OTHER PUB LAST CHANCE COSPLAY PARTY AND BINGO!
 
Location: 
Time: 6:00pm- ?
 
Description:  Don’t give up on the weekend quite yet! No OtherPub is giving you the last chance to keep that Comicon vibe going! Come dressed in your best costume for a chance to win some prizes! Doors open at 6:00pm
Superhero Bingo starts at 7PM.
Specials:
 $4 Domestic Drafts
 $5 Super Hero Shots
 $5 Well Cocktails
 $6 Bombs