Events - Parties
C2E2 Thursday Night Kick Off Party
The con will kick off on Friday, April 16th, but why not do a little pre-gaming?
C2E2 is going to be packed with panels from the biggest comic publishers, show exclusives and the hottest guests the Midwest has ever seen. We are so excited for C2E2 that we can’t wait until the show opens to start the party, so we're throwing a bash to jump start an amazing weekend in the windy city. Come by Mother's (26 W. Division St, Chicago) from 9-11pm on Thursday, April 15th to hangout with the C2E2 team and other fanboys & fangirls like you. No desire to hangout with us? Yeah, I don’t blame you….no worries, this party isn’t just for fans. We are inviting the who’s who in the industry and all of the C2E2 2010 guests. Soaking in the brilliance of all that is comics will start a day early so stop by for some drinks, some rock band and maybe meet one of your favorite creators!
C2E2 Friday Night with The Angry Penguin
There's nothing quite like a Friday night in one of the greatest cities in the world. Nobody knows that better than The Angry Penguin, which is why the team is throwing a bash following Day 1 of C2E2. Drop in to MOONSHINE, a bar and brewery located in Chicago's Wicker Park from 9pm to 1am for deals on wine, mixed drinks, and house brews. Molly's Cupcakes (Chicago's best in tasty delights) is providing custom Angry treats for all attendees and KKBB Apparel is dropping by to giveaway clothing, sunglasses and more! Chicago's DJ Ryan Noteworthy will be providing the tunes. Did we mention there is FREE parking and NO cover? Of course, The Angry Penguin will be there handing out free insults and spin kicks to the face as well, so this party is not one to be missed!
Nerd City/C2E2 after party
Chicago-based podcast/website Nerd City will be hosting the C2E2 after party, Saturday, April 17th @ renowned rock club, the Double Door. Working with famed indie publisher Top Shelf, Nerd City presents a music and event-filled night, including sets by DJ Ghengis Won, Major Taylor, burlesque troupe The Flaming Dames, and headlining band The Jai Alai Savant (fresh off their recent show with Ted Leo and the Pharmacists), to celebrate the first-ever C2E2 comic and pop culture expo @ Mccormick Place. Multiple giveaways will feature an assortment of Nerd prizes, including items from sponsors Chicago Comics and Piece Brewery, and local toy luminary Shawnimals will be releasing a new plush exclusive to the event.
The party will also feature Top Shelf’s Swedish Invasion, in celebration of their seven new comic releases from Swedish creators this year. With a chance to meet graphic novelists Mats Jonnson (HEY PRINCESS), Simon Gardenfors (THE 120 DAYS OF SIMON), Kolbeinn Karlsson (THE TROLL KING), and Top Shelf publisher Chris Staros, plus plenty of prizes, this will be an unrivaled opportunity to talk with, and learn about, these talented international creators just as their work hits stateside. Gardenfors, a well-known Swedish rapper, will also be featured in a special performance.
With C2E2 already shaping up to be the event of the year, Nerd City’s C2E2 After Party Featuring Top Shelf’s Swedish Invasion is guaranteed to be a do-not-miss show. Doors @ 8 p.m. Show @ 9 p.m.
Double Door Chicago
1572 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, Il
PopCultour 2: Chicago
Is the con over but you can't stop the rockin'? Need a quick lunch getaway? Hungover and need breakfast? Hop on the Reggie's bus, or just walk a few blocks from the con for the two day long PopCultour experience! Pop Culture themed food and drinks all day long and a major party each night. Saturday from 11 am - 3 am and Sunday from 11 am - Midnight. Stop by the Devil's Due/PopCult booth to get all the info.
Location
Reggie's Rock Club (just blocks away from McCormick)
2105 State St. (21st & State)
Saturday
- Kirby Krackle and the Fuglees performances
- The Shojo Girls
- DJs Intel, Maker, Pickel, Kool Hersh and Jose G
- Live Art by Jim Mahfood, Dave Crosland, Mike Huddleston
Sunday: The party continues!
- Custom art show featuring 20 comic artists (25% of sales to Hero Initiative)
- After convention break-down drink/food specials with pro or exhibitor badge!
- Geek Trivia and prizes hosted by The Onion (get your photo in an article)!
- Bands and DJs TBA soon!
Both Days
- HangOverkill: Breakfast Buffet
- Signature Drinks
- Various discounts with convention badges
- VIP lounge
The C2E2 Team threw a party for Chicago professionals, creators, and retailers on April 16, 2009 – one year before the first C2E2. Skim through these images of the party along with the staff touring McCormick Place, sight seeing, and catching up on Lost.