Highlights

Chicon 7 will have five days of exhibits, panel discussions, and events from late morning on Thursday, August 30 through to mid-afternoon on Monday, September 3. We will be posting a full schedule online before the convention, but for a taste of some of our largest items, here's a list of major events and some other highlights. We have also included some of the extra items that have been arranged by or in conjunction with the convention. (Note: some of these items are subject to additional charges or pre-con sign-up).

(For the full program schedule, see the schedule page.)

Before the Con

Convention-arranged visits for those arriving early.

• Sun, August 26 - Bristol Renaissance Faire Day Trip: 9 a.m.
• Mon, August 27 - Museum of Science and Industry: 10 a.m.

Wednesday, August 29

• Klingon Language Institute: All Day

Thursday, August 30

• Opening Ceremony: 3 p.m.
• Mike Resnick GoH Reading: 4:30 p.m., Gold Coast
• First Night at the Adler Planetarium: 6:30 p.m.
  1300 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago (Map)
• Ursula Bielski's Haunted City Bus Tour: 8 p.m.

Friday, August 31

• Chicago Cubs Game: 1:20 p.m.
• Gaiman Theatre: 1:30 p.m., Columbus Hall, Rooms C & D
• John Scalzi Reading and Q&A: 1:30 p.m., Crystal A
• Mike Resnick Autograph Session: 1:30 p.m., Comiskey
• Seiun Awards Ceremony: 1:30 p.m., Columbus EF
• Mike Resnick GoH Interview: 4:30 p.m., Columbus CD
• Prometheus Awards Ceremony: 4:30 p.m., Grand Suite 2AB
• Regency Dance: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (new time), Crystal Ballroom
• Chesley Awards Ceremony: 7:30 p.m., Comiskey
• Geek Prom: 8 p.m. to Midnight, Crystal Ballroom
• Moebius Theatre: 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., Grand Ballroom
• Mike Resnick GoH Speech: 9 p.m., Columbus KL
• Sidewise Awards Ceremony: 9 p.m., Columbus CD

Saturday, September 1

• Peggy Rae Sapienza GoH Interview: 10:30 a.m., Crystal B
• Mike Resnick presents Baby Pictures: 4:30 p.m., Comiskey
• Carl Brandon Society Awards Ceremony: 6 p.m., McCormick
• Masquerade: 8 p.m., Hyatt Regency Grand Ballroom

Sunday, September 2

• Gaiman Theatre: 1:30 p.m., Columbus CD
• Art Auction: 3 p.m., Crystal B
• Golden Duck Awards: 3 p.m., Columbus IJ
• Hugo Awards Ceremony: 8 p.m., Hyatt Regency Grand Ballroom

Monday, September 3

• Closing Ceremony: 3 p.m.

Chicon 7 is excited to announce a sponsor for this year's Masquerade - HalloweenCostumes.com and Chicon 7 have joined forces to give all attendees a complimentary bag that can be picked up at registration with your badge. Enjoy!