JoCo Cruise 2017 has ended

Create Your Own Event

JoCo Cruise 2017

1:00pm MST

Swing and One-Step Dance Lesson

Back by Popular Demand! Renée Camus (JCC 1 through 4 and 6) once again teaches the basics of swing and one-step dancing, two fun couple dances that are easy to pick up and lots of fun to dance to the music of JoCo and other cruise performers! Learn clear leading and following techniques, easy cool moves, and good rhythm so you can use what you've learned and enjoy the music and your partners during the rest of the week. No partner or experience necessary for the class.

Saturday March 4, 2017 1:00pm - 2:30pm MST
Crow's Nest ("Ten Forward") Deck 10, Forward

1:30pm MST

Orientation

A basic walkthrough of the main logistics of JoCo Cruise. We'll give a ~10 min. overview at the beginning, middle and end of the orientation, and take your questions inbetween. Show up when you can, leave when you wish.

Recommended for new Sea Monkeys, but open to everyone. Featuring: Jonathan Coulton; Paul Sabourin; Storm DiCostanzo

Artists

Jonathan Coulton

Jonathan Coulton is from the Internet. While a struggling music industry fell to pieces over file sharing and shifting business models, he quietly and independently amassed a small army of techies, nerds, and dedicated superfans. Featured in the New York Times, NPR and slashdot, his... Read More →

Paul Sabourin

Paul, Paul and Storm

Paul Sabourin is one half of comedy/music duo Paul and Storm. He is a co-founder of the geek-oriented variety show w00tstock (along with Storm, Wil Wheaton and Adam Savage), and a co-producer of the annual JoCo Cruise. He is a staff writer and co-producer on the past two seasons of... Read More →

Storm DiCostanzo

Storm, Paul and Storm

Storm DiCostanzo is the latter half of the music/comedy duo Paul and Storm, and formerly (along with Paul) a member of a cappella band Da Vinci's Notebook. He's also a co-producer of JoCo Cruise, writer and producer for Mystery Science Theater 3000, and is a resident and Town Council... Read More →

Saturday March 4, 2017 1:30pm - 3:00pm MST
Vista Lounge Deck 2, Forward

1:30pm MST

How To Play: Illimat

A card game that feels like you found it in your grandfathers attic, but with a dynamic modern twist. Illimat is designed by Keith Baker ( Gloom, Eberron ) in collaboration with the band The Decemberists with art by Carson Ellis.

Saturday March 4, 2017 1:30pm - 3:00pm MST
Vista Dining Room (Upstairs) Deck 3, Aft

2:00pm MST

Happy Hour

Happy Hour! Your second drink is only $2!

Saturday March 4, 2017 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Sports Bar ("Fern Bar") Deck 2, Forward

3:15pm MST

Safety (Lifeboat) Drill

This drill is mandatory for all passengers.

Saturday March 4, 2017 3:15pm - 3:30pm MST
Whole Ship

3:30pm MST

All Helper Monkeys Report!

Hey Helper! Let's meet directly after the Safety Drill to touch base and talk about the week to come. I'll have lanyards, pins, and lots to say.

Saturday March 4, 2017 3:30pm - 3:45pm MST
Queen's Lounge/CAC Deck 2, Midship

3:45pm MST

'Bye, Real World!' Cocktail Reception

Come to the Westerdam's upper decks as we wave goodbye to Real Life for the week. Free champagne and mimosas!

Saturday March 4, 2017 3:45pm - 4:45pm MST
Lido Deck

4:00pm MST

Sail Away!

Saturday March 4, 2017 4:00pm - 4:30pm MST
Whole Ship

5:00pm MST

Dinner (Red Team)

Saturday March 4, 2017 5:00pm - 7:00pm MST
Vista Dining Room (both floors)

5:00pm MST

Main Concert (Gold Team) - Jonathan, Molly, Paul and Storm's Opening Night Party

Jonathan Coulton, Molly Lewis and Paul & Storm kick things off with an informal, freewheeling concert, sitting in on each other's songs, and bringing out the occasional surprise guest, probably.

Artists

Jonathan Coulton

Jonathan Coulton is from the Internet. While a struggling music industry fell to pieces over file sharing and shifting business models, he quietly and independently amassed a small army of techies, nerds, and dedicated superfans. Featured in the New York Times, NPR and slashdot, his... Read More →

Molly Lewis

¯_(ツ)_/¯

Paul Sabourin

Paul, Paul and Storm

Paul Sabourin is one half of comedy/music duo Paul and Storm. He is a co-founder of the geek-oriented variety show w00tstock (along with Storm, Wil Wheaton and Adam Savage), and a co-producer of the annual JoCo Cruise. He is a staff writer and co-producer on the past two seasons of... Read More →

Storm DiCostanzo

Storm, Paul and Storm

Storm DiCostanzo is the latter half of the music/comedy duo Paul and Storm, and formerly (along with Paul) a member of a cappella band Da Vinci's Notebook. He's also a co-producer of JoCo Cruise, writer and producer for Mystery Science Theater 3000, and is a resident and Town Council... Read More →

Saturday March 4, 2017 5:00pm - 7:00pm MST
Vista Lounge Deck 2, Forward

7:30pm MST

Dinner (Gold Team)

Saturday March 4, 2017 7:30pm - 9:30pm MST
Vista Dining Room (both floors)

7:30pm MST

Main Concert (Red Team) - Jonathan, Molly, Paul and Storm's Opening Night Party

Jonathan Coulton, Molly Lewis and Paul & Storm kick things off with an informal, freewheeling concert, sitting in on each other's songs, and bringing out the occasional surprise guest, probably.

Artists

Jonathan Coulton

Jonathan Coulton is from the Internet. While a struggling music industry fell to pieces over file sharing and shifting business models, he quietly and independently amassed a small army of techies, nerds, and dedicated superfans. Featured in the New York Times, NPR and slashdot, his... Read More →

Molly Lewis

¯_(ツ)_/¯

Paul Sabourin

Paul, Paul and Storm

Paul Sabourin is one half of comedy/music duo Paul and Storm. He is a co-founder of the geek-oriented variety show w00tstock (along with Storm, Wil Wheaton and Adam Savage), and a co-producer of the annual JoCo Cruise. He is a staff writer and co-producer on the past two seasons of... Read More →

Storm DiCostanzo

Storm, Paul and Storm

Storm DiCostanzo is the latter half of the music/comedy duo Paul and Storm, and formerly (along with Paul) a member of a cappella band Da Vinci's Notebook. He's also a co-producer of JoCo Cruise, writer and producer for Mystery Science Theater 3000, and is a resident and Town Council... Read More →

Saturday March 4, 2017 7:30pm - 9:30pm MST
Vista Lounge Deck 2, Forward

9:30pm MST

Close-up Magic: Mike Pisciotta

Artists

Mike Pisciotta

Saturday March 4, 2017 9:30pm - 9:50pm MST
Board Room Deck 2, Aft

9:30pm MST

Happy Hour

Happy Hour!! Your second drink is only $2!

Saturday March 4, 2017 9:30pm - 10:30pm MST
Lido Bar Deck 9, Midship

9:30pm MST

Drunk History Office Hours

Hang out—and maybe get drunk with—two of Drunk History's regular cast members, Mark Gagliardi and Craig Cackowski.

Artists

Craig Cackowski

Mark Gagliardi

Saturday March 4, 2017 9:30pm - 10:30pm MST
Pinnacle Bar Deck 2, Midship

9:45pm MST

Speed Meeting

Back by popular demand! Join us for a facilitated and casually structured event where you will get to meet all sorts of people! In each 15 minute round you will have the opportunity to meet 3 new strangers and find out all about them. Nametags and prompt cards will be provided.

Saturday March 4, 2017 9:45pm - 10:45pm MST
Crow's Nest ("Ten Forward") Deck 10, Forward

10:00pm MST

Sea Monkey Karaoke

Get your sing on in the Queen's Lounge with this JoCo Cruise tradition.

Saturday March 4, 2017 10:00pm - 11:30pm MST
Queen's Lounge/CAC Deck 2, Midship

10:00pm MST

Poi, Spinning, and All Flow Arts

If you spin poi, flags, or staff. If you juggle or hula hoop... bring your prop and come spin with us. Music will be provided! This event was run during the 2015 cruise with great success. Please join us again or for the first time! Whether you spin or just want to watch, please come! All are welcome here!
Many of us have LED toys and the lights will be kept low so the lights can be enjoyed. But there will be enough light for those of you who do not have LED toys.

Saturday March 4, 2017 10:00pm - Sunday March 5, 2017 12:00am MST
Northern Lights Nightclub Deck 2, Midship

10:00pm MST

Artemis Spaceship Bridge Simulator

Ever wanted to operate the Helm of a spaceship? How about manning the weapons, defending the galaxy from ne'er-do-wells? Maybe you're better down in Engineering, keeping that garbage scowl of yours sailing through the cosmos? Or are you up for Command?

Come and play Artemis!!

Saturday March 4, 2017 10:00pm - Sunday March 5, 2017 12:30am MST
Hudson Room Deck 3, Forward

10:15pm MST

Close-up Magic: Eric Jones

Artists

Eric Jones

Saturday March 4, 2017 10:15pm - 10:35pm MST
Board Room Deck 2, Aft

11:00pm MST

Close-up Magic: Jared Kopf

Artists

Jared Kopf

Saturday March 4, 2017 11:00pm - 11:20pm MST
Board Room Deck 2, Aft

11:00pm MST

Frankly, My Beer, I Don't Give Adam

If you’re a lover of great beer and terrible puns, this is the event for you. Stop by to enjoy a health serving of both. We’ll even have surprise guests!

Saturday March 4, 2017 11:00pm - 11:30pm MST
Pinnacle Bar Deck 2, Midship

11:00pm MST

Ted (Leo) Conference: Punk

Join Ted Leo and game designer Chris Pramas as they discus their backgrounds in the NYC punk scene and fabled performance space ABC No Rio, the DIY ethos, and how punk has informed their lives and careers.

Artists

Ted Leo

Ted Leo has been a fixture of the punk community for over thirty years, first with bands like Citizen’s Arrest and Chisel, and later with Ted Leo and the Pharmacists. He is the frontman and lead guitarist of rock group Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, and in 2013, he and Aimee Mann... Read More →

Saturday March 4, 2017 11:00pm - 11:45pm MST
Crow's Nest ("Ten Forward") Deck 10, Forward

11:00pm MST

My Brother, My Brother and Me - TV Show Screening

A live screening of two episodes of the popular podcast's new TV show incarnation, hosted by Justin McElroy.

Artists

Justin McElroy

Saturday March 4, 2017 11:00pm - Sunday March 5, 2017 12:00am MST
Vista Lounge Deck 2, Forward

11:00pm MST

How To Play: Monikers

A simple and fun party game where you guess the name on a card.
Each team has 60 seconds to get through as many weird, inappropriate names as they can.
In the first round, you can say anything you want. In the second, you can only use one word. And in the third, you can?t say anything at all ? just charades. The same cards are used in each round, so by the end of the game, you?ve made up a bunch of hilarious jokes together.

Saturday March 4, 2017 11:00pm - Sunday March 5, 2017 12:00am MST
Vista Dining Room (Upstairs) Deck 3, Aft

11:00pm MST

Newbie Initiative Games

Come meet fellow first-time Sea Monkeys and accelerate new friendships with Initiative Games! Perfect for people who are nervous about unstructured interaction. Work together in shifting teams to meet a variety of challenges. Veteran monkeys welcome too!

Saturday March 4, 2017 11:00pm - Sunday March 5, 2017 12:00am MST
Vista Dining Room (Upstairs) Deck 3, Aft

11:00pm MST

Pyramid Arcade Experiment #2

Hypothesis One: At least 50 JoCo2017 Cruisers will want to play our new game, Pyramid Arcade, given 100+ people did on the DiceTower Cruise in December 2016 (No pressure :)
Hypothesis Two: At least 3 people will have learned Homeworlds and challenge Andy to a game (Did you know you can win a medal if you beat Andy at Homeworlds?)

Andy Looney (and his companion Dr. Leila) will be playing/teaching pyramid games at various times throughout the cruise. Check the Looney Labs Pyramid Arcade poster in the game room, look on the door of cabin 8005, or check wherever Home Office decrees schedules shall be.

Find Dr. Leila to get an Exp# sticker for your badge. We will be playing the 22 games that come in Pyramid Arcade + Zendo, and recording which games each person plays in our Experiment Logbook. We will have a demo copy and there will be another one in the game library. If you play a game while Dr. Leila is not around, snap a picture showing the end game, your # on your badge, and a thumbs up or down depending on if you won the game. Each game you play is a chance to win!

We will raffle off the two demo copies of Pyramid Arcade on the last day of the cruise. Games played must be recorded in our Experiment Logbook to count. You get a raffle entry for each of the 23 games you play + an entry for each you won! Learn 10 games for a bonus 10 raffle entries and a Starship Captain sticker!

Saturday March 4, 2017 11:00pm - Sunday March 5, 2017 12:00am MST
Vista Dining Room (Upstairs) Deck 3, Aft

11:00pm MST

The Hero Instant! A new, super-heroic RPG!

The Hero Instant is a new, indie super-hero RPG. During this 4-hour game session, players will quickly create a brand new team of super-heroes who are thrown into an adventure that will include drama, suspense, a mysterious underwater city and the strange beings who live there! Who are they? What are they after? Most importantly, how long have they been here on Earth?

Saturday March 4, 2017 11:00pm - Sunday March 5, 2017 2:30am MST
Vista Dining Room (Upstairs) Deck 3, Aft

11:30pm MST

Cards Against Humanity Live

Join Cards Against Humanity for our late night writers room! You’ll pitch your card ideas to the game's creators and writers, and the best suggestions will be acted out live. The worst suggestions will be mercilessly ridiculed. Come enjoy the sold-out show at Chicago's famous iO theater, performed on a huge boat for the first time.

Featuring Alison Barthwell, Joe Gennaro, Michael Jando, Alex Kliner, Becca Levine, Kevin Reader, Mary Beth Smith and Julia Weiss

Artists

Max Temkin

Saturday March 4, 2017 11:30pm - Sunday March 5, 2017 12:30am MST
Queen's Lounge/CAC Deck 2, Midship

2:00am MST

Lose A Turn! I mean, An Hour!

As the ship moves from Pacific Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time, all of the clocks move forward and this hour is lost.

Sunday March 5, 2017 2:00am - 3:00am MST
Whole Ship

8:15am MST

Divers' and Snorkelers' breakfast

Meet at the Lido Buffet, port side, at 8:15 and we'll have breakfast on the first sea day (March 5). The organizer, Steph, will wear a snorkel mask or do some other silly thing so we can find one another. Just a fun event where we can swap stories and anything we know about the area.
If you're into this stuff, there's also a facebook group, by the way.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/jocodive/

Sunday March 5, 2017 8:15am - 9:15am MST
Lido Buffet Port Deck 9, Aft

9:00am MST

Religious Services

Sunday March 5, 2017 9:00am - 9:30am MST
Board Room Deck 2, Aft

9:00am MST

Morning Meditation

A combination of mindfulness and loving-kindness (metta) meditation to start your day. Led by Juliana Finch. All levels welcome!

Sunday March 5, 2017 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Stuyvesant Room Deck 3, Forward

9:30am MST

The Morning Show with Greg Benson

Join Greg Benson and Special Guests

Sunday March 5, 2017 9:30am - 9:45am MST
Queen's Lounge/CAC Deck 2, Midship

9:30am MST

Journeys Ashore Presentation

Join Westerdam Shore Excursions Manager Richard to learn more about the exciting tours offered in our ports of call.

Sunday March 5, 2017 9:30am - 10:15am MST
Vista Lounge Deck 2, Forward

9:45am MST

Speed Meeting

Back by popular demand! Join us for a facilitated and casually structured event where you will get to meet all sorts of people! In each 15 minute round you will have the opportunity to meet 3 new strangers and find out all about them. Nametags and prompt cards will be provided.

Sunday March 5, 2017 9:45am - 10:45am MST
Crow's Nest ("Ten Forward") Deck 10, Forward

10:00am MST

How To Play: Fuse (Board Game)

A beat the clock cooperative game that employs 25 dice and 65 cards. Each game is set to a ten-minute timer, and players must work together in that ten minutes to defuse all of the bombs. Each bomb is represented by a card which needs a certain combination of dice in order to defuse it. A player will draw a number of dice equal to the number of players out of a bag and roll them. Players must then decide who will get which dice, but each player must take one and only one.
Ages 11+

Sunday March 5, 2017 10:00am - 10:30am MST
Vista Dining Room (Upstairs) Deck 3, Aft

10:00am MST

Friends of Bill W.

Sunday March 5, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am MST
Board Room Deck 2, Aft

10:00am MST

Hackathon (+ Intro Programming Crash Course)

Meet fellow hackers and build something fun! Show and Tell for shiny prizes on the last night.

Don't know how to code? That's ok, we'll teach you Python! You must bring a laptop with a dev environment and libraries already installed.

Sunday March 5, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am MST
Hudson Room Deck 3, Forward

10:00am MST

Make your own 1/2 Pony1/2 Monkey monster (or any other monster) that pleases you

This will be a chance to create that awesome creature of your dreams using the available materials. Existing stuffed animals will be repurposed or you can start from scratch.

Sunday March 5, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am MST
Digital Workshop (Crafting Room) Deck 3, Forward

10:00am MST

Life Drawing

Participants will practice drawing human models. Models will be clothed. Bring your own drawing implements and sketchbook. If all you have is a Holland America notepad and a ball-point pen, that still works. All levels welcome. Your host will provide some guidance for newbies, but she is not an experienced instructor, and at best a skilled amateur. If you'd like to volunteer either as a model or an instructor, please let Jen know!

Sunday March 5, 2017 10:00am - 11:30am MST
Stuyvesant Room Deck 3, Forward

10:00am MST

Sentinel Comics: The Roleplaying Game Character Creation

Create your own hero! The upcoming Sentinel Comics Roleplaying Game has a fun heroic character creation system, and Sentinel Comics creator Christopher Badell is here to show it of.! Bring your ideas, or let the process help you make a hero on the fly!

Sunday March 5, 2017 10:00am - 11:30am MST
Vista Dining Room (Upstairs) Deck 3, Aft

10:00am MST

Johann Sebastian Joust

This is a sea monkey favorite! JS Joust pairs music with motion controllers; the music sets the pace, while the players try to knock their opponents out of the game by making a controller move faster than the music. Drop in at any time to enjoy this fun, easy to learn game. Recommended Age: 8+. Get ready to Joust...go!

Sunday March 5, 2017 10:00am - 12:30pm MST
Northern Lights Nightclub Deck 2, Midship

10:00am MST

The Hero Instant! A new, super-heroic RPG!

The Hero Instant is a new, indie super-hero RPG. During this 4-hour game session, players will quickly create a brand new team of super-heroes who are thrown into an adventure that will include drama, suspense, a mysterious underwater city and the strange beings who live there! Who are they? What are they after? Most importantly, how long have they been here on Earth?

Sunday March 5, 2017 10:00am - 1:30pm MST
Vista Dining Room (Upstairs) Deck 3, Aft

10:30am MST

Reading - Chelsea Cain

Chelsea Cain is a kickass New York Times bestselling writer of thrillers, humor and comics, and she is going to read awesome stuff at you, and you are going to love it. Because why wouldn't you? (NOTE: There is no reason why you would not.)

Artists

Chelsea Cain

Chelsea Cain is the author of The New York Times bestselling Archie Sheridan/Gretchen Lowell thriller series (HEARTSICK, SWEETHEART, EVIL AT HEART, THE NIGHT SEASON, KILL YOU TWICE, and LET ME GO), and the Kick Lannigan series (ONE KICK). ONE KICK is currently in production for... Read More →

Sunday March 5, 2017 10:30am - 11:30am MST
Vista Lounge Deck 2, Forward

10:30am MST

Portal: The Musical

Written by Kirk Shimano and featuring the music of Jonathan Coulton, PORTAL: THE MUSICAL follows the story of Sam, a code monkey cubical dweller, and Rob, her overeager middle manager, dealing with life at Aperture Science. Sam encounters a cryogenically frozen woman and quickly becomes enamored with GLaDOS's latest test subject as the feisty (and foul-mouthed) Chell takes on the Enrichment Center. But will Sam be able to help Chell and get everyone out while... still alive?

Sunday March 5, 2017 10:30am - 1:00pm MST
Queen's Lounge/CAC Deck 2, Midship

11:00am MST

Podcasters Talk about Podcasting

We realized we have a bunch of great podcasters on board this year. So it seemed natural to give them a panel to discuss the format. Moderator John Roderick leads what will assuredly be a lively conversation.

Artists

Hrishikesh Hirway

Song Exploder

Janet Varney

Janet Varney is an Emmy-Nominated actor, comedian, writer and producer. In the animation world, she was lucky enough to be the award-winning voice of Korra on Nickelodeon’s critically-acclaimed standout hit The Legend of Korra, a role for which she continues to be invited to comic... Read More →

Jeffrey Cranor

Justin McElroy

Sydnee McElroy, MD

Family Physician & Podcast Host, Marshall Health & Sawbones

Sydnee McElroy, MD is a Family Physician who works with the Department of Family and Community Health at Marshall Health. She provides volunteer medical services for people experiencing homelessness at Harmony House and she provides advocacy and medical service for LGBTQ people in... Read More →

Sunday March 5, 2017 11:00am - 12:00pm MST
Crow's Nest ("Ten Forward") Deck 10, Forward

11:00am MST

How To Play: Lotus

Lotus is a beautiful game that grows into a unique work of art every time you play.Clear your head and take in the quiet strength of the lotus garden. It takes skillful care and nurturing to grow these flowers to their full potential, but, once picked, they provide their owner with wisdom. Beware, for there are others who will do anything they can to get their hands on these mystical flowers. You'll need to enlist the help of creatures native to this land to take control of the lotus garden and achieve true enlightenment. Ages 8+

Sunday March 5, 2017 11:00am - 12:00pm MST
Vista Dining Room (Upstairs) Deck 3, Aft

11:00am MST

Learn to play Tak!

Imagined in Patrick Rothfuss's The Wise Man's Fear and made reality by James Ernest, Tak is a truly beautiful game. Learn more about Tak at cheapass.com/tak, and drop by for quick Tak lesson!

Sunday March 5, 2017 11:00am - 12:00pm MST
Vista Dining Room (Upstairs) Deck 3, Aft

11:00am MST

Music Discovery: 'Happy Leviathan' - Live Original Music

A casual concert, with live original music by Happy Leviathan, a genuinely unique (see: "nerdy") alternative rock band, formed by singer-songwriter Ender Smith.

Sunday March 5, 2017 11:00am - 12:30pm MST
Ocean Bar Deck 3, Midship

11:15am MST

Kayla Cagan and her debut YA novel Piper Perish

Kayla discusses her first novel, PIPER PERISH, which releases online and in bookstores everywhere, on March 7, 2017 - while we're all on the boat! Discuss the techniques for different writing pieces - from short plays to long novels. How do you know what to cut? What do you do when you think something works and it just doesn't? How do you query an agent or publishing house? And most importantly, does tequila help the writing process? (Possible slide show if equipment is available.)

Sunday March 5, 2017 11:15am - 12:00pm MST
Hudson Room Deck 3, Forward

11:30am MST

Close-up Magic: Eric Jones

Artists

Eric Jones

Sunday March 5, 2017 11:30am - 11:50am MST
Board Room Deck 2, Aft

11:30am MST

Putting Things on your Head

Originally designed to be a fez enhancement workshop, since we have all the materials, we are opening this up to whatever hat, or crown or tiny elephant you wish to put on top of your head. Feel free to bring hat blanks and fezzes to embellish or start from scratch.

Sunday March 5, 2017 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Digital Workshop (Crafting Room) Deck 3, Forward

11:30am MST

Exits Are Out: Escape Station!

Exits Are Out: Escape Station! is a live-action text adventure where the players control the input. Twitch Plays Zork would be a modern analogy for the fun chaos of ten or fifteen players trying to navigate through the treacherous environment of an early '80's Infocom game.

Sunday March 5, 2017 11:30am - 1:00pm MST
Stuyvesant Room Deck 3, Forward

11:30am MST

Sentinel Comics: The Roleplaying Game Demo

Come play in a super-powered tabletop RPG, run by Sentinel Comics creator Christopher Badell! Play as a stalwart hero in this new RPG system, which will be coming to Kickstarter later this year. Band together with your fellow heroes! Fight crime! Save the day!
Only 6 players each session; first come, first served. But there are multiple sessions!

Sunday March 5, 2017 11:30am - 1:30pm MST
Vista Dining Room (Upstairs) Deck 3, Aft

12:00pm MST

Sea Monkey Mail

Those who participated in Sea Monkey Mail can gather in person

Sunday March 5, 2017 12:00pm - 1:00pm MST
Pinnacle Bar Deck 2, Midship

12:00pm MST

Spanish Language Lunch

Aboard ship, meet Spanish language and culture lovers for conversation and fun! Make new friends as you practice speaking, discover new phrases, and finally figure out verb conjugations! All ages and levels welcome.

Sunday March 5, 2017 12:00pm - 1:00pm MST
Lido Buffet Port Deck 9, Aft

12:00pm MST

Rijsttafel Specialty Lunch

The Weterdam's culinary staff are preparing this Indonesian specialty meal (from a Dutch word literaly translated as "rice table") as a one-time-only event for our passengers. Seating is limited, so sign up early if you are interested.

This specialty lucheon costs $10, and you can sign up [WHERE???]

Sunday March 5, 2017 12:00pm - 1:30pm MST
Vista Dining Room (Upstairs) Deck 3, Aft

12:15pm MST

Close-up Magic: Mike Pisciotta

Artists

Mike Pisciotta

Sunday March 5, 2017 12:15pm - 12:35pm MST
Board Room Deck 2, Aft

12:15pm MST

Peanuts Gallery Live Podcast

Life-long Peanuts fans and professional fussbudgets Molly Lewis & Josh A. Cagan discuss and dissect the animated specials.

Artists

Molly Lewis

¯_(ツ)_/¯

Sunday March 5, 2017 12:15pm - 1:15pm MST
Crow's Nest ("Ten Forward") Deck 10, Forward

12:30pm MST

From Frogfish to Whalesharks - sea life of the Sea of Cortez

The Sea of Cortez is one of the richest marine environments on the planet. Join biologists and divers for a rundown on some of the plants and creatures you may see if you look beneath the waves.

**note - we are just planning one all ages session, but could split it into two if the demand was there, one for adults and one for kids.

Sunday March 5, 2017 12:30pm - 1:30pm MST
Hudson Room Deck 3, Forward

12:30pm MST

How To Play: Dragoon

Dragoon is an action strategy game with an ever-changing landscape. Village and city tiles populate the map each round using a coordinate system. During your turn, choose between claiming villages and cities that pay you tribute, or destroying them out right for instant gold. Challenge other players in dragon-to-dragon combat before they lay waste to your empire or enter your cave to steal your riches. You?re never out of the game until the last gold coin is snatched up! Ages 13+

Sunday March 5, 2017 12:30pm - 1:30pm MST
Vista Dining Room (Upstairs) Deck 3, Aft

1:00pm MST

Close-up Magic: Jared Kopf

Artists

Jared Kopf

Sunday March 5, 2017 1:00pm - 1:20pm MST
Board Room Deck 2, Aft

1:00pm MST

Jeanpool

Hang out by the pool with Jean Grae. There's a bar nearby, too. Just sayin'.

Artists

Jean Grae

Critically acclaimed lyricist, producer, writer, director, cinematographer and all around consummate entertainer Jean Grae has been challenging the boundaries of artistry since her debut in 1996. Whether creating music with imaginative narratives that immerse the listener in a dark... Read More →

Sunday March 5, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Lido Pool Area Deck 9, Midship

1:00pm MST

Test Rochi with James Ernest

Help playtest Rochi, a new gambling game which will be part of the next fantasy novel by Sonia Lyris, her sequel to The Seer.

Rochi is a gambling game for 2-8 players, played with a Tarot-style deck with six suits of different sizes. It’s a completely whole deck design, and it’s a completely different way to think about how gambling games should work. There is no betting, very little bluffing, and six different pots!

We'd like your feedback on the rules of the game, both in clarity and fun value. Come give it a try!

Sunday March 5, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Vista Dining Room (Upstairs) Deck 3, Aft

1:00pm MST

Playing with Clay

Come learn how to make your own polymer clay magnets. Create your own or use one of many provided molds and to help you craft a unique magnet to commemorate your JCC experience. Squish your fingers into the clay, pinch and pull your way to inspiration!
*size limitations, finished creations will be (hopefully) baked on board and available later in the week.

Sunday March 5, 2017 1:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Digital Workshop (Crafting Room) Deck 3, Forward

1:00pm MST

Escape Room (in a box)

"It's Gonna Be The Future Soon" escape room

The bands are almost ready to go on stage; showtime is in 30 minutes. But we just discovered that the precocious grandchildren of some of our favorite performers have locked away several of the essential instruments that they need to go on.

How many instruments can you recover before it is showtime?

Sunday March 5, 2017 1:00pm - 4:00pm MST
Northern Lights Nightclub Deck 2, Midship

1:15pm MST

Reading - Pat Rothfuss

Hey, everybody, it's Pat! And he'll be bringing is own special Patness onto the stage for you, with readings and meanderings and just that plain ol' Rothfussness you've come to know and love over the years.

Artists

Patrick Rothfuss

Sunday March 5, 2017 1:15pm - 2:15pm MST
Vista Lounge Deck 2, Forward

1:30pm MST

Orange Tuxedo

Orange Tuxedo is a two person improv show from a husband and wife team who, collectively, have been doing improv for seven hundred years. In this show they aim to create grounded relationships formed by eccentric characters. Craig teaches improvisation at iO West, Carla teaches at The Second City in Hollywood. If you like comedy, you may have seen Craig wear various mustaches and costume pieces on Comedy Central’s Drunk History. If you like drunken history, you may have seen Carla drink various beers on Instagram. They perform regularly at The Second City in Hollywood and recently traveled to Austin for the Out of Bounds Comedy Festival (2015), SF Sketchfest (San Francisco 2016, 2017), Phoenix Improv Festival (2016), Del Close Marathon (NYC 2016), Stumptown Improv Fest (Portland 2016), Detroit Improv Festival (2016), IF Cincinnati (2016), Denver Improv Festival (2016) and London, UK (2016).

Artists

Carla Cackowski

Craig Cackowski

Sunday March 5, 2017 1:30pm - 2:30pm MST
Queen's Lounge/CAC Deck 2, Midship

1:30pm MST

Maybe Capital Board Games

Maybe Capital, the most important Venture Capital firm in Silicon Valley invites to become an honorary board member for one hour of the cruise! We'll meet to pitch important startups like "Uber for Puppies" and "Twitter for Short Trips To The Grocery Store" while investing in each other's companies. The winner is the one with the most companies and investment, who, of course, gets to throw Million Dollar bills in the air while their friends film it in slow motion. Maybe Capital: The Only Game Where Nothing Is Fair.

Sunday March 5, 2017 1:30pm - 3:00pm MST
Vista Dining Room (Upstairs) Deck 3, Aft

1:30pm MST

Parsely Games with Andy Looney

Andy Looney will be your personal computer as you play a classic-style text adventure game in discussion-group format. 4 different games will be played in 3 sessions on Sea Days:
Day 2: MUFFINS You've stumbled into the secret underground headquarters of the McFeezle's Muffins Company. So, what's down here?
Day 6: FUN WORLD You are inside the Fun World amusement park after they close the gates. What mysteries will you uncover?
Day 7: ALICE'S ADVENTURES UNDER THE TABLE That juice you just drank has made you shrink to the size of a mouse! Now what?
Bonus Game (time permitting): BACK IN 5 MINUTES That crazy scientist's body was just taken away, and you are all alone in his lab. So, what's that mysterious portal all about?

Sunday March 5, 2017 1:30pm - 3:30pm MST
Stuyvesant Room Deck 3, Forward

1:45pm MST

Close-up Magic: Eric Jones

Artists

Eric Jones

Sunday March 5, 2017 1:45pm - 2:05pm MST
Board Room Deck 2, Aft

2:00pm MST

Anne Wheaton Reads Her Forthcoming Children's Book

Anne Wheaton has written a new children's book! It's called Piggy and Pug, and is written for 5-8 year old readers. It's due to be released by summer 2017, but she'd like you to get a preview! Come hear a reading of Piggy and Pug and see the accompanying illustrations!

Sunday March 5, 2017 2:00pm - 2:30pm MST
Hudson Room Deck 3, Forward

2:00pm MST

How To Play: Secret Hitler

Secret Hitler is a social deduction game for 5?10 people about finding and stopping the Secret Hitler.The majority of players are liberals. If they can learn to trust each other, they have enough votes to control the table and win the game. But some players are fascists. They will say whatever it takes to get elected, enact their agenda, and blame others for the fallout. The liberals must work together to discover the truth before the fascists install their cold-blooded leader and win the game.

Sunday March 5, 2017 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Vista Dining Room (Upstairs) Deck 3, Aft

2:00pm MST

Letter Tycoon

Learn how to play Letter Tycoon - the Mensa winning game where you build an alphabet empire! More of a strategy game than a word game - in Letter Tycoon - you can buy a Patent for one of the letters you use when you spell a word! Lesser frequency letters have special powers - longer words earn both money and stock. Collect stock and money to become the Letter Tycoon.

Sunday March 5, 2017 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Vista Dining Room (Upstairs) Deck 3, Aft

2:30pm MST

Close-up Magic: Mike Pisciotta

Artists

Mike Pisciotta

Sunday March 5, 2017 2:30pm - 2:50pm MST
Board Room Deck 2, Aft

2:30pm MST

Scotch Tasting

Enjoy a flight of five high-quality scotches, because you're fancy and you like nice things. Hosted by Christopher Badell and Benjamin Soileau. Attendance is $25; sign up available at the Westerdam Front Desk (Atrium, Deck 1 midship). Seating is limited!

Sunday March 5, 2017 2:30pm - 3:30pm MST
Pinnacle Bar Deck 2, Midship

2:30pm MST

Songwriters Talk about Things, Including Songwriting

A panel of our guest musicians get together to discuss songs, songwriting, songing and writing things that are songs.

Artists

Disparition

Parry Gripp

Ted Leo

Ted Leo has been a fixture of the punk community for over thirty years, first with bands like Citizen’s Arrest and Chisel, and later with Ted Leo and the Pharmacists. He is the frontman and lead guitarist of rock group Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, and in 2013, he and Aimee Mann... Read More →

Zoë Keating

Sunday March 5, 2017 2:30pm - 3:30pm MST
Crow's Nest ("Ten Forward") Deck 10, Forward

2:30pm MST

Writing Implosions Panel

Professional writers do their thing for a living—by now, they should have every part of their writing process running smoothy, right? BWA HA HA HA HAH HA yeah no that's not how it works. Our panelists will discuss the various struggles and pitfalls they've experienced getting their words out into the world—and how those words made it out there anyway.

Artists

Chelsea Cain

Chelsea Cain is the author of The New York Times bestselling Archie Sheridan/Gretchen Lowell thriller series (HEARTSICK, SWEETHEART, EVIL AT HEART, THE NIGHT SEASON, KILL YOU TWICE, and LET ME GO), and the Kick Lannigan series (ONE KICK). ONE KICK is currently in production for... Read More →

Maureen Johnson

Maureen Johnson is a New York Times bestselling author for 13 novels for young adults, including 13 Little Blue Envelopes, Suite Scarlett, and the Shades of London series. She was crowned Queen of Teen in the UK in 2012. She pops up in other places, like Twitter. She is on Twitter... Read More →

Patrick Rothfuss

Sunday March 5, 2017 2:30pm - 3:30pm MST
Vista Lounge Deck 2, Forward

2:30pm MST

Color Me Monkey

The returning event for those of us monkeys that need to chill or have a hard time interacting with others if there's not an activity involved. Bring a coloring book or pages to swap and something to color with.

Sunday March 5, 2017 2:30pm - 3:30pm MST
Vista Dining Room (Upstairs) Deck 3, Aft

2:30pm MST

A More Perfect World

Need help building a complex world for your campaign or Great Novel? Want to populate it with peoples who are three-dimensional, non-stereotypical, and more than just Humans With Scales/Wings/Weird Faces? Learn from a pro! Mary Robinette Kowal will give a talk and guided worldbuilding exercise that should give you the tools to create a complete fictional world.

Artists

Mary Robinette Kowal

Writing Excuses Podcast

Mary is the author of historical fantasy novels: The Glamourist Histories series and Ghost Talkers in addition to being a host on the Writing Excuses podcast! She has received the Campbell Award for Best New Writer, three Hugo awards, the RT Reviews award for Best Fantasy Novel... Read More →

Sunday March 5, 2017 2:30pm - 4:30pm MST
Queen's Lounge/CAC Deck 2, Midship

3:00pm MST

Afternoon Tea

Sunday March 5, 2017 3:00pm - 3:45pm MST
Ocean Bar Deck 3, Midship

3:00pm MST

GeekThinking Trivia: an Homage to ThinkGeek Trivia

A team trivia event to win fabulous prizes. No entry fee! Trivia from all sectors of the geek spectrum. Teams of 6 players. Singles will be grouped together. Walk-ups welcome, and will be seated if seats are available on a first come first serve basis. Please arrive at start time, late comers will lose their seat if they have not arrived after 10 minutes. No spectators, please! Trivia will be different at both sessions.

Sunday March 5, 2017 3:00pm - 5:00pm MST
Explorer's Lounge (Piano Side) Deck 2, Aft

3:00pm MST

Spin Wool- learn or do

Come try out spinning. Materials supplied or bring your own and just hang out and spin. I will teach new spinners.

Sunday March 5, 2017 3:00pm - 5:00pm MST
Digital Workshop (Crafting Room) Deck 3, Forward

3:15pm MST

Close-up Magic: Jared Kopf

Artists

Jared Kopf

Sunday March 5, 2017 3:15pm - 3:35pm MST
Board Room Deck 2, Aft

3:30pm MST

Welcome to Night Vale Meetup

Come and mingle Office Hours-style with some of the cast and creators of Welcome to Night Vale.

Artists

Cecil Baldwin

Cecil Baldwin is the narrator of the hit podcast Welcome To Night Vale. He is an alumnus of the New York Neo-Futurists, performing in their late-night show Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind, as well as Drama Desk-nominated The Complete and Condensed Stage Directions of Eugene... Read More →

Disparition

Hal Lublin

It's me. Hal. I like talking into microphones. Like on Venture Brothers, Mighty Magiswords, Thrilling Adventure Hour, Welcome to Night Vale, We Got This, TIghts and Fights, Surprisingly Nice, and more.

Jeffrey Cranor

Symphony Sanders

Sunday March 5, 2017 3:30pm - 4:30pm MST
Crow's Nest ("Ten Forward") Deck 10, Forward

3:30pm MST

Beginning Contact Juggling Class

Have you ever wanted to fondle balls like The Goblin King in Labyrinth? Well, now is your chance! Learn the basics of the art of contact juggling. I will have balls to loan out in various sizes, but feel free to bring your own!

Sunday March 5, 2017 3:30pm - 4:30pm MST
Lido Deck

3:30pm MST

Sponsor Spotlight: Greater Than Games (SPONSORED EVENT)

Stop by the display area in the ship's Shopping Arcade (Deck 3 Forward) any time from 3:30-5 pm to check out Greater Than Games' products—and meet the friendly folks who make them. (No purchase necessary, but you'll probably want to!)

Sunday March 5, 2017 3:30pm - 5:00pm MST
Shopping Arcade

3:45pm MST

Locksport - Lock picking and handcuffs

Locksport is the sport or hobby of defeating locking systems. You can learn a variety of skills including picking locks, padlocks, and handcuffs. This is a quick intro to theory, and some practical. There will hopefully be a lock pick table running at various times too.

Sunday March 5, 2017 3:45pm - 4:45pm MST
Stuyvesant Room Deck 3, Forward

4:00pm MST

Mocktail Party

Not drinking alcohol on the boat but still want to order fancy drinks? Not sure what to ask for or don't want to brave it alone?

Let's team up, find a cooperative bartender, rummage through the ingredients, and find out what fermentation-free fanciness we can concoct.

Sunday March 5, 2017 4:00pm - 4:30pm MST
Pinnacle Bar Deck 2, Midship

4:00pm MST

Happy Hour

Happy Hour! Your second drink is only $2!

Sunday March 5, 2017 4:00pm - 5:00pm MST
Ocean Bar Deck 3, Midship

4:00pm MST

Cocktail Meetup of Cosplayers & Costumers

Come meet your follow Cosplayers & Costumers on the ship for a cocktail or two. This is an opportunity to meet other SeaMonkeys, chat, and sport your costuming/cosplay ensembles who share the same love of the craft.

Sunday March 5, 2017 4:00pm - 5:00pm MST
Ocean Bar Deck 3, Midship

5:00pm MST

Dinner (Red Team)

Sunday March 5, 2017 5:00pm - 7:00pm MST
Vista Dining Room (both floors)

5:00pm MST

Main Concert (Gold Team) - Hastily-assembled Entertainment Burrito with Cameron & Rhea

A fun variety grab-bag evening of events, hosted by JoCo Cruise favorites, the inimitable Cameron Esposito and Rhea Butcher. What's going to happen? Don't you wish you knew!

Artists

Cameron Esposito

Recently named one of Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch of 2016, comedian Cameron Esposito has been called “the Future of Comedy” by Jay Leno, and has appeared on CONAN (TBS), Last Call with Carson Daly (NBC), @midnight (Comedy Central), Maron (IFC), Adventure Time (Cartoon Network... Read More →

Rhea Butcher

Rhea Butcher is a Los Angeles-based stand-up comic, actor and writer. Originally from the Midwest, Rhea grew up skateboarding the mean streets of Akron, Ohio. Her blue collar brand of cool has endeared her to audiences nationwide, as she appears on shows such as @Midnight, Conan... Read More →

Sunday March 5, 2017 5:00pm - 7:00pm MST
Vista Lounge Deck 2, Forward

7:30pm MST

Dinner (Gold Team)

Sunday March 5, 2017 7:30pm - 9:30pm MST
Vista Dining Room (both floors)

7:30pm MST

Main Concert (Red Team) - Hastily-assembled Entertainment Burrito with Cameron & Rhea

A fun variety grab-bag evening of events, hosted by JoCo Cruise favorites, the inimitable Cameron Esposito and Rhea Butcher. What's going to happen? Don't you wish you knew!

Artists

Cameron Esposito

Recently named one of Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch of 2016, comedian Cameron Esposito has been called “the Future of Comedy” by Jay Leno, and has appeared on CONAN (TBS), Last Call with Carson Daly (NBC), @midnight (Comedy Central), Maron (IFC), Adventure Time (Cartoon Network... Read More →

Rhea Butcher

Rhea Butcher is a Los Angeles-based stand-up comic, actor and writer. Originally from the Midwest, Rhea grew up skateboarding the mean streets of Akron, Ohio. Her blue collar brand of cool has endeared her to audiences nationwide, as she appears on shows such as @Midnight, Conan... Read More →

Sunday March 5, 2017 7:30pm - 9:30pm MST
Vista Lounge Deck 2, Forward

9:30pm MST

Happy Hour

Happy Hour!! Your second drink is only $2!

Sunday March 5, 2017 9:30pm - 10:30pm MST
Lido Bar Deck 9, Midship

9:30pm MST

The Dork Forest

Dork on Dork Dialog with Jackie Kashian. I am interested in whatever dorky thing you want to talk about. Guests speak to their love of books, TV, Movies, Comic books, websites, food, wrestling, cars, action figures and bees. There is room for all in The Dork Forest. This is a safe space. With special guest John Scalzi.

Artists

Jackie Kashian

Stand Up Comedian

I do standup and read a lot. Mostly fiction - though every three years I'll do a deep dive into a non fiction.Heh. Science Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance Novels mostly. My favorite authors, historically, are Tolkien and Kage Baker and Lois McMaster Bujold. Currently loving NK... Read More →

John Scalzi

Author,

I enjoy pie.

The Dork Forest

Sunday March 5, 2017 9:30pm - 10:30pm MST
Crow's Nest ("Ten Forward") Deck 10, Forward

9:30pm MST

Geek Out About Tattoos

Do you have tattoos, want a tattoo, or just think tattoos are super rad? Join the Wolff Pack, husband and wife tattoo aficionados, for an exciting presentation followed by Q&A on the high seas. We'll answer all of your burning questions, including:
-How much does it cost?
-Did it hurt?
-What should I wear to my first ever tattoo appointment?
-OMG is that really a sleeve of Bill Murray portraits?

Everyone is encouraged to bring their art and stories for a round table discussion 'bout the triumphs, hilarity, and downright weirdness that is tattoos.

Sunday March 5, 2017 9:30pm - 10:30pm MST
Pinnacle Bar Deck 2, Midship

9:30pm MST

Joss Whedon (Buffy and Dr. Horrible) Sing-Along!

Last year's Hamilton sing-along was a huge hit, so we thought, what else would nerds want to sing along to? We've got a theory - Buffy and Dr. Horrible! Come join us for a sing-along to the Once More with Feeling soundtrack, followed by the Dr. Horrible soundtrack! We'll have some printouts with the lyrics available. Perhaps we'll end up stuck in a wacky Broadway nightmare...

Lyrics: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12Zl2iEAAN8trM1Hy6dg-U_qtoLTzVTe-7WpClARS4xY/edit#

Sunday March 5, 2017 9:30pm - 11:00pm MST
Ocean Bar Deck 3, Midship

9:30pm MST

Slow Jam & Singalong on Songs We All Know!

Want to enjoy playing great familiar tunes with other SeaMonkeys? Bring the chords or chart for a simple classic or standard song you think most people already know, or pick one from the host's songbook, or just sing along. We'll quickly break down each song into arrangements, review the rhythm chords, and take turns playing lead, fills or solo breaks. Guitar, uke, mando, bass, keys, rhythm, voice, harmonica, ocarina, kazoo, whatever: all welcome.

Sunday March 5, 2017 9:30pm - 11:30pm MST
Explorer's Lounge (Piano Side) Deck 2, Aft

10:00pm MST

Sea Monkey Karaoke

Get your sing on in the Queen's Lounge with this JoCo Cruise tradition.

Sunday March 5, 2017 10:00pm - 11:30pm MST
Queen's Lounge/CAC Deck 2, Midship

10:00pm MST

Dance Party w/Riz Rollins - James Brown Birfday Party

From Riz: "even though his birfday's in may and he dead, we'll be goodfootin it to all things james brown and more. expect music of the godfather hisself along with music he incfluenced, hip hop, dancey jazz, r&b and anything else i can find."

Artists

Riz Rollins

on air host, KEXP

' i want to give you the beats to make your pants itch'lynda barry. they been letting me help people dance for almost 3 decades. all ages, sizes, hues, and abilities ( please don't tell me ' i cain't dance'..just please don't. ) you don't hafta dance if you don't want to. we can just... Read More →

Sunday March 5, 2017 10:00pm - Monday March 6, 2017 12:00am MST
Northern Lights Nightclub Deck 2, Midship

10:00pm MST

ANDY VS EVERYBODY with Andy Looney

Andy Looney loves to play a bunch of his games at the same time. He usually wins about a third of the games he plays, even when playing 10 games at once. Come challenge him!

Sunday March 5, 2017 10:00pm - Monday March 6, 2017 12:00am MST
Hudson Room Deck 3, Forward

10:00pm MST

Sea Werewolf

We'll be doing a few games of long-form (not One Night) Ultimate Werewolf! Come and lynch your friends!

Sunday March 5, 2017 10:00pm - Monday March 6, 2017 1:30am MST
Stuyvesant Room Deck 3, Forward

10:30pm MST

Mary and Pat and Wil and John Mess Around on Stage for an Hour

What happens when Mary Robinette Kowal, Wil Wheaton, Patrick Rothfuss and John Scalzi sit on a panel and talk about whatever they want for an hour? We don't know either, but we bet it will be entertaining as hell. They've promised it will be entertaining, anyway. If it's not, one of them is going overboard. Probably Scalzi. Featuring: Mary Robinette Kowal; John Scalzi; Patrick Rothfuss; Wil Wheaton

Artists

John Scalzi

Author,

I enjoy pie.

Mary Robinette Kowal

Writing Excuses Podcast

Mary is the author of historical fantasy novels: The Glamourist Histories series and Ghost Talkers in addition to being a host on the Writing Excuses podcast! She has received the Campbell Award for Best New Writer, three Hugo awards, the RT Reviews award for Best Fantasy Novel... Read More →

Patrick Rothfuss

Wil Wheaton

Wil Wheaton began acting in commercials at the age of seven, and by the age of ten had appeared in numerous television and film roles. In 1986, his critically acclaimed role in Rob Reiner’s Stand By Me put him in the public spotlight, where he remains to this day. In 1987, Wil was... Read More →

Sunday March 5, 2017 10:30pm - 11:30pm MST
Vista Lounge Deck 2, Forward

10:30pm MST

Extreme Improv Trivia with Mike Selinker and Molly Lewis

Would you like to know what amazing trivia Mike Selinker is cooking up for this year's JoCo Cruise? So would he! But like with last year's event, Mike will be making up questions on the spot, with topics solicited from the audience and curated by his cohost, plucky plucker Molly Lewis. Will we all learn wondrous new things? We'll find out together!

Sunday March 5, 2017 10:30pm - Monday March 6, 2017 12:30am MST
Crow's Nest ("Ten Forward") Deck 10, Forward

11:00pm MST

How To Play: Illimat

A card game that feels like you found it in your grandfathers attic, but with a dynamic modern twist. Illimat is designed by Keith Baker ( Gloom, Eberron ) in collaboration with the band The Decemberists with art by Carson Ellis.

Sunday March 5, 2017 11:00pm - Monday March 6, 2017 12:30am MST
Vista Dining Room (Upstairs) Deck 3, Aft

11:00pm MST

Mobile Gaming: 'Fail Whale' and 'Doodle Army 2 Mini Militia'

Come play a couple indie mobile games developed out of the Pacific Northwest. Currently in private beta "Fail Whale," is an underwater narwhal vs narwhal combat simulator and Doodle Army 2: Mini Militia (released 2011) is a real-time (vs., team, and co-op) 2d platform shooter with a cartoonish modern military theme. Both multiplayer games are playable for up to 8 people (~10 min per game) and specialize in running offline on isolated LAN WIFI networks. We'll have devices and networks to play on or you can download your own copy prior to leaving signal range to come and join the fun with your own mobile device (appsomniacs.com).

Sunday March 5, 2017 11:00pm - Monday March 6, 2017 1:00am MST
Vista Dining Room (Upstairs) Deck 3, Aft

11:00pm MST

Logic Puzzle Solving Club

Pavel will bring lots of copies of a wide range of Japanese-style logic puzzles (e.g., Sudoku, KenKen, Kakuro, Masyu, etc.) and we'll solve them together! All skill levels are totally welcome. Bring pencils and erasers if you can!

Sunday March 5, 2017 11:00pm - Monday March 6, 2017 1:30am MST
Vista Dining Room (Upstairs) Deck 3, Aft

11:00pm MST

You, too, can play D&D

Been watching Stranger Things? Always wanted to try Dungeons and Dragons, but never had the time? This is why Lord Poseidon created sea days. Learn to play in a fast (for D&D) session of 2 hours.
Experienced dungeon masters will lead you through a mini-adventure that will show you the basic mechanics of the game, and give a flavour of the way players and the dungeon master collaborate to tell a story together.

Sunday March 5, 2017 11:00pm - Monday March 6, 2017 1:30am MST
Vista Dining Room (Upstairs) Deck 3, Aft

11:00pm MST

Time Empire - a board-game playtest

Time-travel! Empire-building! Please help me play-test a board-game prototype! Time Empire is a mid-level strategy game in which the players build up their competing empires through a series of seven Ages. When Time Travel is invented, you can send Agents back to previous turns to change the course of history!

Sunday March 5, 2017 11:00pm - Monday March 6, 2017 2:00am MST
Vista Dining Room (Upstairs) Deck 3, Aft

11:30pm MST

Cards Against Humanity Live

Join Cards Against Humanity for our late night writers room! You’ll pitch your card ideas to the game's creators and writers, and the best suggestions will be acted out live. The worst suggestions will be mercilessly ridiculed. Come enjoy the sold-out show at Chicago's famous iO theater, performed on a huge boat for the first time.

Featuring Alison Barthwell, Joe Gennaro, Michael Jando, Alex Kliner, Becca Levine, Kevin Reader, Mary Beth Smith and Julia Weiss.

Artists

Max Temkin

Sunday March 5, 2017 11:30pm - Monday March 6, 2017 12:30am MST
Queen's Lounge/CAC Deck 2, Midship

12:00am MST

Star Party

Come tour the night sky with a professional astronomer! Bring your questions about planets, stars, galaxies, and the Universe for a casual star party in the darkest spot we can find. The captain has arranged for the lights to be turned off on the Observation Deck for this event. In the case of inclement weather, this event will be canceled.

Note: Observation Deck is only accessible via stairs.

Side Note: the captain refers to this deck as the "Monkey Deck."

Monday March 6, 2017 12:00am - 1:00am MST
Observation Deck Deck 11, Forward

5:00am MST

Pagan Star Circle

For those of old faiths, neo-pagan faiths, Wiccan, Dharma Pagan, UU, Buddhist, Hindus, eclectics, or those who are just curious and interested... Come sit with us Under the stars to hold space in a circle and celebrate as we do. No judgement and nothing but love.

Monday March 6, 2017 5:00am - 6:00am MST
Hudson Room Deck 3, Forward

9:00am MST

Religious Services

Monday March 6, 2017 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Board Room Deck 2, Aft

9:00am MST

Morning Meditation

A combination of mindfulness and loving-kindness (metta) meditation to start your day. Led by Juliana Finch. All levels welcome!

Monday March 6, 2017 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Stuyvesant Room Deck 3, Forward

9:30am MST

The Morning Show with Greg Benson

Join Greg Benson and Special Guests

Monday March 6, 2017 9:30am - 9:45am MST
Queen's Lounge/CAC Deck 2, Midship

10:00am MST

Friends of Bill W.

Monday March 6, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am MST
Board Room Deck 2, Aft

10:00am MST

A Gamer's Guide to the Casino

So, you're on a cruise ship, and it has a casino. What's that all about, anyway? Game inventor James Ernest (Cheapass Games) reprises his entertaining talk about the ins and outs of casino games, from a "real" gamer's perspective. Learn about rules, odds, and even a little game theory in this joyful romp through the world of gambling games

Monday March 6, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am MST
Hudson Room Deck 3, Forward

10:00am MST

Hackathon (+ Intro Programming Crash Course)

Meet fellow hackers and build something fun! Show and Tell for shiny prizes on the last night.

Don't know how to code? That's ok, we'll teach you Python! You must bring a laptop with a dev environment and libraries already installed.

Monday March 6, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am MST
Digital Workshop (Crafting Room) Deck 3, Forward

10:00am MST

How To Play: Monikers

A simple and fun party game where you guess the name on a card.
Each team has 60 seconds to get through as many weird, inappropriate names as they can.
In the first round, you can say anything you want. In the second, you can only use one word. And in the third, you can?t say anything at all ? just charades. The same cards are used in each round, so by the end of the game, you?ve made up a bunch of hilarious jokes together.

Monday March 6, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am MST
Vista Dining Room (Upstairs) Deck 3, Aft

10:00am MST

Traditional Card Games - teaching & playing

I plan on bringing the following for traditional card games:
- playing cards
- rule sheets
- score sheets
- signup sheets for teaching sessions and playing sessions for myself or others who want to

For these games:
- Double deck pinochle
- Hand & Foot
- 2 player pinochle
- Crazy Eights
- Hearts
- Klondike Solitaire
- Gin Rummy

Monday March 6, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am MST
Vista Dining Room (Upstairs) Deck 3, Aft

10:00am MST

The Hero Instant! A new, super-heroic RPG!

The Hero Instant is a new, indie super-hero RPG. During this 4-hour game session, players will quickly create a brand new team of super-heroes who are thrown into an adventure that will include drama, suspense, a mysterious underwater city and the strange beings who live there! Who are they? What are they after? Most importantly, how long have they been here on Earth?

Monday March 6, 2017 10:00am - 1:30pm MST
Vista Dining Room (Upstairs) Deck 3, Aft

11:00am MST

Creative Stabbery

Teaching needle felting to beginners and having fun with the more experienced.

Monday March 6, 2017 11:00am - 12:00pm MST
Digital Workshop (Crafting Room) Deck 3, Forward

11:00am MST

Geocaching in Cabo

We will meet on the pier between 11 and 11:30 near these coordinates N 22° 52.823 W 109° 54.696 (by Captain Tony's). Then we'll wander off to do some high tech scavenger hunting! We will probably just try to find the 4 geocaches in town within a mile of the marina, but some people may attempt the more difficult ones that involve more of a hike. Pre downloading of maps and caches is a good idea, but not required, as many will have devices to share. This is also an official geocaching.com event.

Monday March 6, 2017 11:00am - 12:00pm MST
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

11:00am MST

Port of Call: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Monday March 6, 2017 11:00am - 7:00pm MST
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

3:00pm MST

Afternoon Tea

Monday March 6, 2017 3:00pm - 3:45pm MST
Ocean Bar Deck 3, Midship

5:00pm MST

Happy Hour

Happy Hour! Your second drink is only $2!

Monday March 6, 2017 5:00pm - 6:00pm MST
Lido Bar Deck 9, Midship

5:00pm MST

Dinner (Open Dining)

Dinner on this evening is "Open Dining" (since food is also being served during our Fancy Picnic Party tonight). While the ship requests that you try to stick to the general time of your usual seating (so that the whole ship doesn't all show up at once), you can come to the dining room anytime between 5 pm and 9 pm. NOTE: Fixed Seating table assignments will still apply.

Monday March 6, 2017 5:00pm - 9:00pm MST
Vista Dining Room (both floors)

5:00pm MST

"Formal" Night

Formal wear is suggested—but not required—anytime after 5 pm. Fezzes, tiaras and mustaches are welcomed (but again, not required).

Monday March 6, 2017 5:00pm - Tuesday March 7, 2017 12:00am MST
Whole Ship

6:00pm MST

The JoCo Cruise Fancy Fez-Tiara-Moustache Formal Picnic-stravaganza

Come up to the Lido Deck in your Fancy Clothes (or whatever you feel like wearing) for the fanciest picnic there ever was! Admire others' finery and be admired in turn. Fezzes, tiaras and/or moustaches encouraged, but not required. Moustaches available as needed. Dinner service (picnic foods) provided from 6 to 9 pm on deck.

Monday March 6, 2017 6:00pm - 9:00pm MST
Lido Deck

6:45pm MST

Short Story Structure

When people are struggling to write short fiction, the problem usually begins with the idea. It often leads to a story that is too long, really the beginning of a novel, or so simplistic that it's dull. In this workshop, we'll walk through how to create and structure a short story idea.

Artists

Mary Robinette Kowal

Writing Excuses Podcast

Mary is the author of historical fantasy novels: The Glamourist Histories series and Ghost Talkers in addition to being a host on the Writing Excuses podcast! She has received the Campbell Award for Best New Writer, three Hugo awards, the RT Reviews award for Best Fantasy Novel... Read More →

Monday March 6, 2017 6:45pm - 7:45pm MST
Crow's Nest ("Ten Forward") Deck 10, Forward

7:00pm MST

Close-up Magic: Jared Kopf

Artists

Jared Kopf

Monday March 6, 2017 7:00pm - 7:20pm MST
Board Room Deck 2, Aft

7:00pm MST

Say Hello to Jinx White

Jinx White, a doctor in biology from ViroCen, will explain how communicable diseases function and what we can all do to stop them. You will want to use hand sanitizer after this panel, trust us.

Monday March 6, 2017 7:00pm - 8:00pm MST
Cabin #1108

7:00pm MST

Acoustic Song Circle

Bring instruments and voices and let's sing songs together! Meet other musicians, try out new material, sing and play along or just listen. No pressure!

Monday March 6, 2017 7:00pm - 8:30pm MST
Stuyvesant Room Deck 3, Forward

7:30pm MST

Sock Knitting Class & Social

Are you a knitter who has never ventured into socks and don't know what the big deal is? Come find out! Are you already a sock knitter but interested in new techniques? Come and learn some! Are you already the sultan or sultana of socks? Come share what you know! Toe-up, Cuff-down, Magic Loop, Heel techniques, we can go through it all! I will bring a few patterns from beginner to advanced level knitters, or you can bring a pattern you want to work with. You should already know basic knitting techniques such as how to knit, purl, increase and decrease.

Materials Required: Fingering or Sport weight yarn sock yarn. Size 0-2 40" circular needle if you want to learn two-at-a-time Magic Loop technique, otherwise a Size 0-2 9" circular or 4-5" double pointed needles. I may have a few extras to share but the more people who bring their own the better. Or, just bring whatever you want to work on and just listen!

Monday March 6, 2017 7:30pm - 9:00pm MST
Digital Workshop (Crafting Room) Deck 3, Forward

7:45pm MST

Close-up Magic: Eric Jones

Artists

Eric Jones

Monday March 6, 2017 7:45pm - 8:05pm MST
Board Room Deck 2, Aft

8:00pm MST

'You're Funny, but How is That a *Real* Job?'

Our panelists discuss how they turned "being funny" into an actual job, and the positives and negatives that come along with making comedy (in various different forms) a profession.

Artists

Carla Cackowski

Craig Cackowski

Jackie Kashian

Stand Up Comedian

I do standup and read a lot. Mostly fiction - though every three years I'll do a deep dive into a non fiction.Heh. Science Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance Novels mostly. My favorite authors, historically, are Tolkien and Kage Baker and Lois McMaster Bujold. Currently loving NK... Read More →

Tawny Newsome

Monday March 6, 2017 8:00pm - 9:00pm MST
Crow's Nest ("Ten Forward") Deck 10, Forward

8:00pm MST

Johann Sebastian Joust

This is a sea monkey favorite! JS Joust pairs music with motion controllers; the music sets the pace, while the players try to knock their opponents out of the game by making a controller move faster than the music. Drop in at any time to enjoy this fun, easy to learn game. Recommended Age: 8+. Get ready to Joust...go!

Monday March 6, 2017 8:00pm - 10:30pm MST
Northern Lights Nightclub Deck 2, Midship

8:00pm MST

Logic Puzzle Construction Workshop

Pavel has constructed a lot of Japanese-style logic puzzles (e.g., Sudoku, KenKen, Kakuro, Masyu, etc.) and now you can learn how to do it too! We'll co-solve one puzzle together and then collaboratively create a brand new one from scratch, right in front of your eyes! Then it gets really fun: you will each create your very own puzzle, on your own, all starting from a common seed provided by Pavel. At the end, we'll all take a look at some of the ones you've made and marvel at our diversity and creativity!

Monday March 6, 2017 8:00pm - 10:30pm MST
Hudson Room Deck 3, Forward

8:30pm MST

Close-up Magic: Mike Pisciotta

Artists

Mike Pisciotta

Monday March 6, 2017 8:30pm - 8:50pm MST
Board Room Deck 2, Aft

8:30pm MST

Song Exploder, featuring Aimee Mann

Song Exploder is a podcast where musicians take apart their songs, and piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. Host Hrishikesh Hirway will interview Aimee Mann about her song "Patient Zero," breaking down the layers of the song as they go. Jonathan Coulton, who co-wrote the song with Aimee, will also be part of the conversation.

Artists

Aimee Mann

Owner / President, SuperEgo Records Inc.

Aimee Mann began her career in the 1980s as the bassist and a vocalist for 'Til Tuesday. She released her debut solo album in 1993 and in 1999 recorded songs for the film Magnolia's soundtrack. She has won two Grammy Awards and was named one of the world's ten greatest living songwriters... Read More →

Hrishikesh Hirway

Song Exploder

Jonathan Coulton

Jonathan Coulton is from the Internet. While a struggling music industry fell to pieces over file sharing and shifting business models, he quietly and independently amassed a small army of techies, nerds, and dedicated superfans. Featured in the New York Times, NPR and slashdot, his... Read More →

Song Exploder

Monday March 6, 2017 8:30pm - 9:30pm MST
Vista Lounge Deck 2, Forward

8:30pm MST

Pat Talks Tak: Bringing the World of Temerant to Life through Gaming

Patrick Rothfuss and game designer James Ernest talk about Tak. This board game was first described in The Wise Man's Fear, and now Pat and James have made it a real thing. Tak is an abstract strategy game for two players, falling somewhere between classic games like chess, go, and mancala. Learn about the design processes behind creating a new classic game.

Artists

Patrick Rothfuss

Monday March 6, 2017 8:30pm - 9:30pm MST
Queen's Lounge/CAC Deck 2, Midship

9:15pm MST

Close-up Magic: Jared Kopf

Artists

Jared Kopf

Monday March 6, 2017 9:15pm - 9:35pm MST
Board Room Deck 2, Aft

9:30pm MST

Steel Don't Float: Ship Design and Operations

Two Naval Architects lead a brief discussion and Q&A on the inner workings of hull/structural design, installed systems, and daily operation of ships (like ours!). Whether you wish to know where fresh water comes from, what is a fo'c'sle, or what keeps a ship stable, we can probably tell you something about it!

Monday March 6, 2017 9:30pm - 10:00pm MST
Stuyvesant Room Deck 3, Forward

9:30pm MST

Happy Hour

Happy Hour! Your second drink is only $2!

Monday March 6, 2017 9:30pm - 10:30pm MST
Ocean Bar Deck 3, Midship

9:30pm MST

Cancer Sucks

A meet and greet event for SeaMonkeys impacted by cancer. Whether you've battled cancer yourself or in your family, been a caregiver, lost a friend or loved one - come and connect with people that have been through similar times.

Monday March 6, 2017 9:30pm - 10:30pm MST
Ocean Bar Deck 3, Midship

9:30pm MST

Worldbuilders Gaming Fundraiser

Pat Rothfuss and Worldbuilders present a fun evening of gaming and charity. Play tabletop games with Pat and a passel of our performers and special guests, with all proceeds going to benefit Worldbuilders.

Attendance is $25 per person; signup sheets will be available at the Helper Monkey Info Desk (Atrium, Deck 1 midship). Availablity is limited, so don't delay!

Monday March 6, 2017 9:30pm - 11:00pm MST
Vista Dining Room (Upstairs) Deck 3, Aft

9:30pm MST

Swing and One-Step Dance Lesson

Back by Popular Demand! Renée Camus (JCC 1 through 4 and 6) once again teaches the basics of swing and one-step dancing, two fun couple dances that are easy to pick up and lots of fun to dance to the music of JoCo and other cruise performers! Learn clear leading and following techniques, easy cool moves, and good rhythm so you can use what you've learned and enjoy the music and your partners during the rest of the week. No partner or experience necessary for the class.

Monday March 6, 2017 9:30pm - 11:00pm MST
Crow's Nest ("Ten Forward") Deck 10, Forward

10:00pm MST

Close-up Magic: Eric Jones

Artists

Eric Jones

Monday March 6, 2017 10:00pm - 10:20pm MST
Board Room Deck 2, Aft

10:00pm MST

Rebecca Sugar, in Conversation with Angela Webber

There are two types of people: Those of have seen Steven Universe and know that it is genuinely one of the most amazing animated series in the history of ever, and those who haven't seen, but have been told how amazing it is by all their friends. The Doubleclicks' Angela Webber, who knows how amazing the show is, sits down to talk with series creator Rebecca Sugar for an hour of universal exploration.

Artists

Rebecca Sugar

Monday March 6, 2017 10:00pm - 11:00pm MST
Vista Lounge Deck 2, Forward

10:00pm MST

Exits Are Out: Escape Station!

Exits Are Out: Escape Station! is a live-action text adventure where the players control the input. Twitch Plays Zork would be a modern analogy for the fun chaos of ten or fifteen players trying to navigate through the treacherous environment of an early '80's Infocom game.

Monday March 6, 2017 10:00pm - 11:30pm MST
Stuyvesant Room Deck 3, Forward

10:45pm MST

Close-up Magic: Mike Pisciotta

Artists

Mike Pisciotta

Monday March 6, 2017 10:45pm - 11:05pm MST
Board Room Deck 2, Aft

11:00pm MST

Cards Against Humanity Live

Join Cards Against Humanity for our late night writers room! You’ll pitch your card ideas to the game's creators and writers, and the best suggestions will be acted out live. The worst suggestions will be mercilessly ridiculed. Come enjoy the sold-out show at Chicago's famous iO theater, performed on a huge boat for the first time.

Featuring Alison Barthwell, Joe Gennaro, Michael Jando, Alex Kliner, Becca Levine, Kevin Reader, Mary Beth Smith and Julia Weiss.

Artists

Max Temkin

Monday March 6, 2017 11:00pm - Tuesday March 7, 2017 12:00am MST
Queen's Lounge/CAC Deck 2, Midship

11:00pm MST

A Bunch of Monkeys Read Some Stuff

Angela Brett, Bry Young, Jill Webb, Joseph Camann, Melanie Cassidy, and Richard Crawford read original short stories / poetry.

Monday March 6, 2017 11:00pm - Tuesday March 7, 2017 12:00am MST
Hudson Room Deck 3, Forward

11:00pm MST

How To Play: Lotus

Lotus is a beautiful game that grows into a unique work of art every time you play.Clear your head and take in the quiet strength of the lotus garden. It takes skillful care and nurturing to grow these flowers to their full potential, but, once picked, they provide their owner with wisdom. Beware, for there are others who will do anything they can to get their hands on these mystical flowers. You'll need to enlist the help of creatures native to this land to take control of the lotus garden and achieve true enlightenment. Ages 8+

Monday March 6, 2017 11:00pm - Tuesday March 7, 2017 12:00am MST
Vista Dining Room (Upstairs) Deck 3, Aft

11:00pm MST

Pyramid Arcade Experiment #2

Hypothesis One: At least 50 JoCo2017 Cruisers will want to play our new game, Pyramid Arcade, given 100+ people did on the DiceTower Cruise in December 2016 (No pressure :)
Hypothesis Two: At least 3 people will have learned Homeworlds and challenge Andy to a game (Did you know you can win a medal if you beat Andy at Homeworlds?)

Andy Looney (and his companion Dr. Leila) will be playing/teaching pyramid games at various times throughout the cruise. Check the Looney Labs Pyramid Arcade poster in the game room, look on the door of cabin 8005, or check wherever Home Office decrees schedules shall be.

Find Dr. Leila to get an Exp# sticker for your badge. We will be playing the 22 games that come in Pyramid Arcade + Zendo, and recording which games each person plays in our Experiment Logbook. We will have a demo copy and there will be another one in the game library. If you play a game while Dr. Leila is not around, snap a picture showing the end game, your # on your badge, and a thumbs up or down depending on if you won the game. Each game you play is a chance to win!

We will raffle off the two demo copies of Pyramid Arcade on the last day of the cruise. Games played must be recorded in our Experiment Logbook to count. You get a raffle entry for each of the 23 games you play + an entry for each you won! Learn 10 games for a bonus 10 raffle entries and a Starship Captain sticker!

Monday March 6, 2017 11:00pm - Tuesday March 7, 2017 12:00am MST
Vista Dining Room (Upstairs) Deck 3, Aft

11:00pm MST

The Jason Hatrick Comedy Hour*

*Not literally a full hour.

Jason first performed stand-up comedy on this boat 5 years ago and has since gone on to become a professional comedian, with several festival credits and contest wins under his belt. Expect some of his material to be intended for a mature audience (but not too mature).

Monday March 6, 2017 11:00pm - Tuesday March 7, 2017 12:00am MST
Ocean Bar Deck 3, Midship

11:00pm MST

Maybe Capital Board Games

Maybe Capital, the most important Venture Capital firm in Silicon Valley invites to become an honorary board member for one hour of the cruise! We'll meet to pitch important startups like "Uber for Puppies" and "Twitter for Short Trips To The Grocery Store" while investing in each other's companies. The winner is the one with the most companies and investment, who, of course, gets to throw Million Dollar bills in the air while their friends film it in slow motion. Maybe Capital: The Only Game Where Nothing Is Fair.

Monday March 6, 2017 11:00pm - Tuesday March 7, 2017 12:30am MST
Vista Dining Room (Upstairs) Deck 3, Aft

11:00pm MST

Late-night Prom-themed Dance Party with the Doubleclicks

The Doubleclicks host the prom they always wanted. Dance to music from your (and our) high school years with new friends at this "prom themed" late-night dance party! Prom dress, dates, and corsages encouraged but not at all required.

Artists

Laser

Laser the Boy, the Doubleclicks

Laser Webber is best known as the songwriter and singer of US-based pop band the Doubleclicks. They have toured the US, Canada, Australia and Europe and topped Billboard and iTunes charts five times with albums spanning folk, pop and comedy genres. Their YouTube videos have racked... Read More →

Monday March 6, 2017 11:00pm - Tuesday March 7, 2017 2:00am MST
Northern Lights Nightclub Deck 2, Midship

11:00pm MST

The Hero Instant! A new, super-heroic RPG!

The Hero Instant is a new, indie super-hero RPG. During this 4-hour game session, players will quickly create a brand new team of super-heroes who are thrown into an adventure that will include drama, suspense, a mysterious underwater city and the strange beings who live there! Who are they? What are they after? Most importantly, how long have they been here on Earth?

Monday March 6, 2017 11:00pm - Tuesday March 7, 2017 2:30am MST
Vista Dining Room (Upstairs) Deck 3, Aft

11:30pm MST

The Church of the infinite You

Sermons. Drinks. Food. Music. Being Amazing.

Nondenominational...only Motivational.

Artists

Jean Grae

Critically acclaimed lyricist, producer, writer, director, cinematographer and all around consummate entertainer Jean Grae has been challenging the boundaries of artistry since her debut in 1996. Whether creating music with imaginative narratives that immerse the listener in a dark... Read More →

Monday March 6, 2017 11:30pm - Tuesday March 7, 2017 12:30am MST
Vista Lounge Deck 2, Forward

8:00am MST

Projector and Retro-games!

A projector and a small computer with controllers. Left out for public use. Enjoy!

Tuesday March 7, 2017 8:00am - Wednesday March 8, 2017 8:00am MST
"Chocolate" Bar Deck 3, Midship

9:00am MST

Religious Services

Tuesday March 7, 2017 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Board Room Deck 2, Aft

9:00am MST

Morning Meditation

A combination of mindfulness and loving-kindness (metta) meditation to start your day. Led by Juliana Finch. All levels welcome!

Tuesday March 7, 2017 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Stuyvesant Room Deck 3, Forward

9:30am MST

The Morning Show with Greg Benson

Join Greg Benson and Special Guests

Tuesday March 7, 2017 9:30am - 9:45am MST
Queen's Lounge/CAC Deck 2, Midship

10:00am MST

Friends of Bill W.

Tuesday March 7, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am MST
Board Room Deck 2, Aft

10:00am MST

Hackathon (+ Intro Programming Crash Course)

Meet fellow hackers and build something fun! Show and Tell for shiny prizes on the last night.

Don't know how to code? That's ok, we'll teach you Python! You must bring a laptop with a dev environment and libraries already installed.

Tuesday March 7, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am MST
Digital Workshop (Crafting Room) Deck 3, Forward

10:00am MST

How To Be In A Songwriting Contest

SpinTunes Songwriting contest panel discussion with past and current ST artists Glen Raphael, Brian and Zoe Gray, The Boffo Yux Dudes, and Adam Sakellarides. Interested in songwriting? Learn how unique challenge prompts have generated 1200+ original songs since 2010, including songs being created on the cruise for the final round of Spin Tunes 12. Hosted by Tommy G, attendees will receive a free, limited edition sample disk!

Tuesday March 7, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am MST
Hudson Room Deck 3, Forward

10:00am MST

How To Play: Secret Hitler

Secret Hitler is a social deduction game for 5?10 people about finding and stopping the Secret Hitler.The majority of players are liberals. If they can learn to trust each other, they have enough votes to control the table and win the game. But some players are fascists. They will say whatever it takes to get elected, enact their agenda, and blame others for the fallout. The liberals must work together to discover the truth before the fascists install their cold-blooded leader and win the game.

Tuesday March 7, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am MST
Vista Dining Room (Upstairs) Deck 3, Aft

10:00am MST

Realistic Nanotechnology Spacecraft

Discussion for a general audience of molecular nanotechnology for operations in space. Of most interest to someone who wants to reach towards realism when using nanotechnology-based ideas as part of a science-fiction story, game or song about science-fictiony themes, or who just thinks nanotechnology and/or space is cool. Based on my much, much too long Ph.D. dissertation _Technical and Operational Assessment of Molecular Nanotechnology for Space Operations_.

Tuesday March 7, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am MST
Stuyvesant Room Deck 3, Forward

11:00am MST

Port of Call: Loreto, Mexico

Tuesday March 7, 2017 11:00am - 11:59pm MST
Loreto, Mexico

5:00pm MST

JoCoachella - Ted Leo

Artists

Ted Leo

Ted Leo has been a fixture of the punk community for over thirty years, first with bands like Citizen’s Arrest and Chisel, and later with Ted Leo and the Pharmacists. He is the frontman and lead guitarist of rock group Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, and in 2013, he and Aimee Mann... Read More →

Tuesday March 7, 2017 5:00pm - 5:45pm MST
JoCoachella

5:00pm MST

Dinner (Open Dining)

Dinner on this evening is "Open Dining". Whole most of the ship will ostensibly be at the JoCoachella concert in Loreto, if you remain on board you can come to the dining room anytime between 5 pm and 9 pm. NOTE: Fixed Seating table assignments will still apply.

Tuesday March 7, 2017 5:00pm - 9:00pm MST
Vista Dining Room (both floors)

6:00pm MST

JoCoachella - Jean Grae

Tuesday March 7, 2017 6:00pm - 6:45pm MST
JoCoachella

7:00pm MST

JoCoachella - John Roderick

Artists

John Roderick

Tuesday March 7, 2017 7:00pm - 7:45pm MST
JoCoachella

8:00pm MST

JoCoachella - Jonathan Coulton (Full Band Show)

Artists

Jonathan Coulton

Jonathan Coulton is from the Internet. While a struggling music industry fell to pieces over file sharing and shifting business models, he quietly and independently amassed a small army of techies, nerds, and dedicated superfans. Featured in the New York Times, NPR and slashdot, his... Read More →

Tuesday March 7, 2017 8:00pm - 9:15pm MST
JoCoachella

9:30pm MST

JoCoachella - Nerf Herder

Artists

Nerf Herder

Tuesday March 7, 2017 9:30pm - 10:30pm MST
JoCoachella

10:30pm MST

JoCoachella - Loreto Dance Party with Riz Rollins

Artists

Riz Rollins

on air host, KEXP

' i want to give you the beats to make your pants itch'lynda barry. they been letting me help people dance for almost 3 decades. all ages, sizes, hues, and abilities ( please don't tell me ' i cain't dance'..just please don't. ) you don't hafta dance if you don't want to. we can just... Read More →

Tuesday March 7, 2017 10:30pm - Wednesday March 8, 2017 12:30am MST
JoCoachella

12:30am MST

Star Party

Come tour the night sky with a professional astronomer! Bring your questions about planets, stars, galaxies, and the Universe for a casual star party in the darkest spot we can find. The captain has arranged for the lights to be turned off on the Observation Deck for this event. In the case of inclement weather, this event will be canceled.

Note: Observation Deck is only accessible via stairs.

Side Note: the captain refers to this deck as the "Monkey Deck."

Wednesday March 8, 2017 12:30am - 1:30am MST
Loreto, Mexico

8:00am MST

Projector and Retro-games!

A projector and a small computer with controllers. Left out for public use. Enjoy!

Wednesday March 8, 2017 8:00am - Thursday March 9, 2017 8:00am MST
"Chocolate" Bar Deck 3, Midship

9:00am MST

Religious Services

Wednesday March 8, 2017 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Board Room Deck 2, Aft

9:00am MST

Morning Meditation

A combination of mindfulness and loving-kindness (metta) meditation to start your day. Led by Juliana Finch. All levels welcome!

Wednesday March 8, 2017 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Stuyvesant Room Deck 3, Forward

9:00am MST

Cosplay Day

Cosplay is encouraged and welcomed (though not mandatory) every day of the cruise. But if you're only going to cosplay once, this is the day. Go nuts! The only stipulations: no full face masks or weapons (per HAL regulations).

Wednesday March 8, 2017 9:00am - Thursday March 9, 2017 12:00am MST
Whole Ship

9:30am MST

The Morning Show with Greg Benson

Join Greg Benson and Special Guests

Wednesday March 8, 2017 9:30am - 9:45am MST
Queen's Lounge/CAC Deck 2, Midship

10:00am MST

Friends of Bill W.

Wednesday March 8, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am MST
Board Room Deck 2, Aft

10:00am MST

Mobile Gaming: 'Fail Whale' and 'Doodle Army 2 Mini Militia'

Come play a couple indie mobile games developed out of the Pacific Northwest. Currently in private beta "Fail Whale," is an underwater narwhal vs narwhal combat simulator and Doodle Army 2: Mini Militia (released 2011) is a real-time (vs., team, and co-op) 2d platform shooter with a cartoonish modern military theme. Both multiplayer games are playable for up to 8 people (~10 min per game) and specialize in running offline on isolated LAN WIFI networks. We'll have devices and networks to play on or you can download your own copy prior to leaving signal range to come and join the fun with your own mobile device (appsomniacs.com).

Wednesday March 8, 2017 10:00am - 12:00pm MST
Stuyvesant Room Deck 3, Forward

11:15am MST

Reading from The Book of Etta

I’m a Bay Area science fiction author and feminist essayist. My debut novel, The Book of the Unnamed Midwife, won the Philip K. Dick Award and was listed as a recommended work by the James A. Tiptree Award Committee. The book was also included in the 100 Best Books of the Year list by Publisher’s Weekly, and the same list issued by Amazon. I have published essays and short fiction with McSweeney’s, The Establishment, Everyday Feminism, Tor.com, LitHub, Motherboard, Compelling Science Fiction, and many other outlets. I’m part of the writer’s room for The Mess, an East Bay sketch comedy group. My second novel, The Book of Etta, will be released by 47North just before the JoCo Cruise, and I'd like to do a reading from my new book for my fellow floating nerds.

Wednesday March 8, 2017 11:15am - 12:15pm MST
Hudson Room Deck 3, Forward

1:30pm MST

Johann Sebastian Joust

This is a sea monkey favorite! JS Joust pairs music with motion controllers; the music sets the pace, while the players try to knock their opponents out of the game by making a controller move faster than the music. Drop in at any time to enjoy this fun, easy to learn game. Recommended Age: 8+. Get ready to Joust...go!

Wednesday March 8, 2017 1:30pm - 4:00pm MST
Northern Lights Nightclub Deck 2, Midship

2:30pm MST

Management Q&A

Ask the JoCo Cruise Management sit on a stage and answer your questions about JoCo Cruise. Pretty straightforaward, actually.

Artists

Drew Westphal

Jonathan Coulton

Jonathan Coulton is from the Internet. While a struggling music industry fell to pieces over file sharing and shifting business models, he quietly and independently amassed a small army of techies, nerds, and dedicated superfans. Featured in the New York Times, NPR and slashdot, his... Read More →

Paul Sabourin

Paul, Paul and Storm

Paul Sabourin is one half of comedy/music duo Paul and Storm. He is a co-founder of the geek-oriented variety show w00tstock (along with Storm, Wil Wheaton and Adam Savage), and a co-producer of the annual JoCo Cruise. He is a staff writer and co-producer on the past two seasons of... Read More →

Storm DiCostanzo

Storm, Paul and Storm

Storm DiCostanzo is the latter half of the music/comedy duo Paul and Storm, and formerly (along with Paul) a member of a cappella band Da Vinci's Notebook. He's also a co-producer of JoCo Cruise, writer and producer for Mystery Science Theater 3000, and is a resident and Town Council... Read More →

Wednesday March 8, 2017 2:30pm - 4:00pm MST
Vista Lounge Deck 2, Forward

3:00pm MST

Afternoon Tea

Wednesday March 8, 2017 3:00pm - 3:45pm MST
Ocean Bar Deck 3, Midship

3:00pm MST

Women at Work

Lil Cammy Esposito leads what is sure to be a SPIRITED discussion about being a woman and having a dang job. Panelists are all geniuses, who you def love.

Moderators

Cameron Esposito

Recently named one of Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch of 2016, comedian Cameron Esposito has been called “the Future of Comedy” by Jay Leno, and has appeared on CONAN (TBS), Last Call with Carson Daly (NBC), @midnight (Comedy Central), Maron (IFC), Adventure Time (Cartoon Network... Read More →

Artists

Aimee Mann

Owner / President, SuperEgo Records Inc.

Aimee Mann began her career in the 1980s as the bassist and a vocalist for 'Til Tuesday. She released her debut solo album in 1993 and in 1999 recorded songs for the film Magnolia's soundtrack. She has won two Grammy Awards and was named one of the world's ten greatest living songwriters... Read More →

Aparna Nancherla

Jackie Kashian

Stand Up Comedian

I do standup and read a lot. Mostly fiction - though every three years I'll do a deep dive into a non fiction.Heh. Science Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance Novels mostly. My favorite authors, historically, are Tolkien and Kage Baker and Lois McMaster Bujold. Currently loving NK... Read More →

Jean Grae

Critically acclaimed lyricist, producer, writer, director, cinematographer and all around consummate entertainer Jean Grae has been challenging the boundaries of artistry since her debut in 1996. Whether creating music with imaginative narratives that immerse the listener in a dark... Read More →

Tawny Newsome

Wednesday March 8, 2017 3:00pm - 4:00pm MST
Crow's Nest ("Ten Forward") Deck 10, Forward

3:00pm MST

A JoCo Magic Show

An entertaining magic show, mostly for adults, but if some children show up, I'll have some things for them as well. I just want to make sure it's clear that based on the poll results that this will be geared mostly towards adults so children (under age 9) might (probably will) get bored.

Wednesday March 8, 2017 3:00pm - 4:00pm MST
Hudson Room Deck 3, Forward

3:00pm MST

Business of Boardgames

Panel presentation from people who work in the business of board
games: How does the industry work? How do companies decide which
product to produce and how to market it? What makes a board game
company successful? Panelists: Christopher Badell, Nicole Lindroos, Carol Monahan, Elisa Teague, Max Temkin, Jenn Ellis

Wednesday March 8, 2017 3:00pm - 4:00pm MST
Stuyvesant Room Deck 3, Forward

3:00pm MST

Hardly Strictly Sea Shanties and Irish Music Session

Bring your instruments and voices and join us for a session of Sea Shanty singing and the "old trad" Irish music. Lyrics and music can be provided on a limited basis. Those who already know sea shanties, sailing-themed drinking songs, and/or Irish music encouraged to lead a song or two (or 3 or 4). Format: take turns leading a tune (instrumental or vocal). If you want to lead a sea shanty or drinking song, please pick one with an easy chorus to follow so everyone can sing along. Irish music tempo depends on who shows up.

Wednesday March 8, 2017 3:00pm - 5:00pm MST
Explorer's Lounge (Piano Side) Deck 2, Aft

3:30pm MST

Craftivism

Knit, crochet or cross stitch the revolution! Gather together for protest hats or other crafts. Basic help provided if you bring worsted or bulky weight yarn and size 8/9 needles or H/J hook.

Wednesday March 8, 2017 3:30pm - 4:30pm MST
Digital Workshop (Crafting Room) Deck 3, Forward

3:30pm MST

Ask a Puppet

This is part demonstration of how video puppetry works—you know, the stuff they do on Sesame Street—and part play time, where folks actually get to put a puppet on and try it. It's led by Mary Robinette Kowal, who can, yes, tell you how to get, how to get to Sesame Street.

Artists

Mary Robinette Kowal

Writing Excuses Podcast

Mary is the author of historical fantasy novels: The Glamourist Histories series and Ghost Talkers in addition to being a host on the Writing Excuses podcast! She has received the Campbell Award for Best New Writer, three Hugo awards, the RT Reviews award for Best Fantasy Novel... Read More →

Wednesday March 8, 2017 3:30pm - 4:30pm MST
Queen's Lounge/CAC Deck 2, Midship

3:30pm MST

Sponsor Spotlight: Green Ronin (SPONSORED EVENT)

Stop by the display area in the ship's Shopping Arcade (Deck 3 Forward) any time from 3:30-5 pm to check out Green Ronin's products—and meet the friendly folks who make them. (No purchase necessary, but you'll probably want to!)

Wednesday March 8, 2017 3:30pm - 5:00pm MST
Shopping Arcade

4:00pm MST

International Women's Day Photo

People celebrating International Women's Day, gather on the back deck for a group photo. (Those of you with fancy pants, don't worry; we won't start the Fancy Pants Parade before this photo is done.)

Wednesday March 8, 2017 4:00pm - 4:15pm MST
Sea View Pool Area Deck 9, Aft

4:00pm MST

Happy Hour

Happy Hour! Your second drink is only $2!

Wednesday March 8, 2017 4:00pm - 5:00pm MST
Crow's Nest ("Ten Forward") Deck 10, Forward

4:00pm MST

Work Juice Sea Org Office Hours

Come hang out with the Sea Org edition of the Work Juice Players (i.e., cast members of The Thrilling Adventure Hour podcast)

Artists

Carla Cackowski

Craig Cackowski

Hal Lublin

It's me. Hal. I like talking into microphones. Like on Venture Brothers, Mighty Magiswords, Thrilling Adventure Hour, Welcome to Night Vale, We Got This, TIghts and Fights, Surprisingly Nice, and more.

Janet Varney

Janet Varney is an Emmy-Nominated actor, comedian, writer and producer. In the animation world, she was lucky enough to be the award-winning voice of Korra on Nickelodeon’s critically-acclaimed standout hit The Legend of Korra, a role for which she continues to be invited to comic... Read More →

Mark Gagliardi

Tawny Newsome

Wednesday March 8, 2017 4:00pm - 5:00pm MST
Crow's Nest ("Ten Forward") Deck 10, Forward

4:00pm MST

Create a paper prototype for a video game

Join Blair and Jean Leggett from One More Story Games to create a paper prototype of a story-based video game. You'll learn about linear, branching and open-world game creation. Turn your JoCo Cruise experience into your own Choose Your Own Adventure game. Open to all ages.

One More Story Games works with authors around the globe, including #1 NYT best-selling author Charlaine Harris to make story-based video games.

Wednesday March 8, 2017 4:00pm - 5:00pm MST
Stuyvesant Room Deck 3, Forward

4:00pm MST

Locksport - Lock picking and handcuffs

Locksport is the sport or hobby of defeating locking systems. You can learn a variety of skills including picking locks, padlocks, and handcuffs. This is a quick intro to theory, and some practical. There will hopefully be a lock pick table running at various times too.

Wednesday March 8, 2017 4:00pm - 5:00pm MST
Hudson Room Deck 3, Forward

4:00pm MST

Metagaming meetup

Do you like to dig into the mechanics of your favorite board/computer games? Ever set up a spreadsheet to analyze the results over time? Or set your coding skills loose on a game to find out what strategies work best? Come share your experiences with similarly inquisitive folks, learn about communal projects, and geek out about gaming in general.

Wednesday March 8, 2017 4:00pm - 5:00pm MST
Ocean Bar Deck 3, Midship

4:15pm MST

Fancy Pants Parade

An annual tradition. Bring your fanciest pants and vie for the trophy. Who will be the best in terms of pants?

(In the event of inclement weather, this will be held in the Lido Pool Area.)

Wednesday March 8, 2017 4:15pm - 4:30pm MST
Lido Deck

5:00pm MST

Dinner (Red Team)

Wednesday March 8, 2017 5:00pm - 7:00pm MST
Vista Dining Room (both floors)

5:00pm MST

Main Concert (Gold Team) - Aparna Nancherla; Zoë Keating; Welcome to Night Vale

Artists

Aparna Nancherla

Cecil Baldwin

Cecil Baldwin is the narrator of the hit podcast Welcome To Night Vale. He is an alumnus of the New York Neo-Futurists, performing in their late-night show Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind, as well as Drama Desk-nominated The Complete and Condensed Stage Directions of Eugene... Read More →

Disparition

Jeffrey Cranor

Symphony Sanders

Zoë Keating

Wednesday March 8, 2017 5:00pm - 7:00pm MST
Vista Lounge Deck 2, Forward

7:30pm MST

Dinner (Gold Team)

Wednesday March 8, 2017 7:30pm - 9:30pm MST
Vista Dining Room (both floors)

7:30pm MST

Main Concert (Red Team) - Aparna Nancherla; Zoë Keating; Welcome to Night Vale

Artists

Aparna Nancherla

Cecil Baldwin

Cecil Baldwin is the narrator of the hit podcast Welcome To Night Vale. He is an alumnus of the New York Neo-Futurists, performing in their late-night show Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind, as well as Drama Desk-nominated The Complete and Condensed Stage Directions of Eugene... Read More →

Disparition

Jeffrey Cranor

Symphony Sanders

Zoë Keating

Wednesday March 8, 2017 7:30pm - 9:30pm MST
Vista Lounge Deck 2, Forward

9:30pm MST

Close-up Magic: Eric Jones

Artists

Eric Jones

Wednesday March 8, 2017 9:30pm - 9:50pm MST
Board Room Deck 2, Aft

9:30pm MST

Happy Hour

Happy Hour! Your second drink is only $2!

Wednesday March 8, 2017 9:30pm - 10:30pm MST
Ocean Bar Deck 3, Midship

9:30pm MST

An Hour with James Ernest

James Ernest is a famous game inventor and loves to talk about himself. Give him the chance to do that, in this random-sized event. If we only have a few people, we'll play a game together (probably something you've never seen before). If we have more people, we can ask James questions about his life: Cheapass Games, game design in general, working with Pat Rothfuss, being a professional juggler.

Wednesday March 8, 2017 9:30pm - 10:30pm MST
Explorer's Lounge (Piano Side) Deck 2, Aft

9:30pm MST

Polymonkey Meetup & Mixer

Are you a polyamorous seamonkey? Would you like to spend time with other polymonkeys? Let's all hang out, drink delicious drinks (if that's your thing), and chat about our experiences with polyamory.

Wednesday March 8, 2017 9:30pm - 11:00pm MST
Pinnacle Bar Deck 2, Midship

10:00pm MST

'What's Your F***ing Problem?' - Advice from Ted Leo, Aimee Mann and Aparna Nancherla

Ted Leo, Aimee Mann and Aparna Nancherla offer life advice to anyone brave/foolish enough to ask them for it.

Artists

Aimee Mann

Owner / President, SuperEgo Records Inc.

Aimee Mann began her career in the 1980s as the bassist and a vocalist for 'Til Tuesday. She released her debut solo album in 1993 and in 1999 recorded songs for the film Magnolia's soundtrack. She has won two Grammy Awards and was named one of the world's ten greatest living songwriters... Read More →

Aparna Nancherla

Ted Leo

Ted Leo has been a fixture of the punk community for over thirty years, first with bands like Citizen’s Arrest and Chisel, and later with Ted Leo and the Pharmacists. He is the frontman and lead guitarist of rock group Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, and in 2013, he and Aimee Mann... Read More →

Wednesday March 8, 2017 10:00pm - 11:00pm MST
Crow's Nest ("Ten Forward") Deck 10, Forward

10:00pm MST

Choose Your Own Adventure Story Time with Wil

Artists

Wil Wheaton

Wil Wheaton began acting in commercials at the age of seven, and by the age of ten had appeared in numerous television and film roles. In 1986, his critically acclaimed role in Rob Reiner’s Stand By Me put him in the public spotlight, where he remains to this day. In 1987, Wil was... Read More →

Wednesday March 8, 2017 10:00pm - 11:00pm MST
Vista Lounge Deck 2, Forward

10:00pm MST

Exits Are Out: Escape Station!

Exits Are Out: Escape Station! is a live-action text adventure where the players control the input. Twitch Plays Zork would be a modern analogy for the fun chaos of ten or fifteen players trying to navigate through the treacherous environment of an early '80's Infocom game.

Wednesday March 8, 2017 10:00pm - 11:30pm MST
Stuyvesant Room Deck 3, Forward

10:00pm MST

Sea Monkey Open Mic Night

An annual JoCo Cruise tradition: Sea Monkeys get to show off their performing skills at our annual Open Mike session. Hosted by The Doubleclicks!

5 minute/1 song limit per performer. Sign-up sheets will be available at the Helper Monkey Info Desk (Atrium, Deck 1 midship).

Wednesday March 8, 2017 10:00pm - Thursday March 9, 2017 12:00am MST
Queen's Lounge/CAC Deck 2, Midship

10:00pm MST

Artemis Spaceship Bridge Simulator

Ever wanted to operate the Helm of a spaceship? How about manning the weapons, defending the galaxy from ne'er-do-wells? Maybe you're better down in Engineering, keeping that garbage scowl of yours sailing through the cosmos? Or are you up for Command?

Come and play Artemis!!

Wednesday March 8, 2017 10:00pm - Thursday March 9, 2017 12:30am MST
Hudson Room Deck 3, Forward

10:15pm MST

Close-up Magic: Mike Pisciotta

Artists

Mike Pisciotta

Wednesday March 8, 2017 10:15pm - 10:35pm MST
Board Room Deck 2, Aft

10:30pm MST

Office Hours with Mike Selinker

Game designer, author, and rabble-rouser Mike Selinker talks about whatever you're willing to buy him drinks to talk about. If you like puzzles, games like Betrayal at House on the Hill and the Pathfinder Adventure Card Game, or political rabble-rousing, Mike will tell you dumb stories about it.

Wednesday March 8, 2017 10:30pm - 11:30pm MST
Explorer's Lounge (Piano Side) Deck 2, Aft

10:30pm MST

Dance Party w/Riz Rollins - World Beat Party

From Riz:

"dance around the world, from reggae to bolly, afropop to balkan. latin and maybe one polka...maybe"

Artists

Riz Rollins

on air host, KEXP

' i want to give you the beats to make your pants itch'lynda barry. they been letting me help people dance for almost 3 decades. all ages, sizes, hues, and abilities ( please don't tell me ' i cain't dance'..just please don't. ) you don't hafta dance if you don't want to. we can just... Read More →

Wednesday March 8, 2017 10:30pm - Thursday March 9, 2017 12:30am MST
Northern Lights Nightclub Deck 2, Midship

11:00pm MST

Close-up Magic: Jared Kopf

Artists

Jared Kopf

Wednesday March 8, 2017 11:00pm - 11:20pm MST
Board Room Deck 2, Aft

11:00pm MST

How To Play: Fuse (Board Game)

A beat the clock cooperative game that employs 25 dice and 65 cards. Each game is set to a ten-minute timer, and players must work together in that ten minutes to defuse all of the bombs. Each bomb is represented by a card which needs a certain combination of dice in order to defuse it. A player will draw a number of dice equal to the number of players out of a bag and roll them. Players must then decide who will get which dice, but each player must take one and only one.
Ages 11+

Wednesday March 8, 2017 11:00pm - 11:30pm MST
Vista Dining Room (Upstairs) Deck 3, Aft

11:00pm MST

Pyramid Arcade Experiment #2

Hypothesis One: At least 50 JoCo2017 Cruisers will want to play our new game, Pyramid Arcade, given 100+ people did on the DiceTower Cruise in December 2016 (No pressure :)
Hypothesis Two: At least 3 people will have learned Homeworlds and challenge Andy to a game (Did you know you can win a medal if you beat Andy at Homeworlds?)

Andy Looney (and his companion Dr. Leila) will be playing/teaching pyramid games at various times throughout the cruise. Check the Looney Labs Pyramid Arcade poster in the game room, look on the door of cabin 8005, or check wherever Home Office decrees schedules shall be.

Find Dr. Leila to get an Exp# sticker for your badge. We will be playing the 22 games that come in Pyramid Arcade + Zendo, and recording which games each person plays in our Experiment Logbook. We will have a demo copy and there will be another one in the game library. If you play a game while Dr. Leila is not around, snap a picture showing the end game, your # on your badge, and a thumbs up or down depending on if you won the game. Each game you play is a chance to win!

We will raffle off the two demo copies of Pyramid Arcade on the last day of the cruise. Games played must be recorded in our Experiment Logbook to count. You get a raffle entry for each of the 23 games you play + an entry for each you won! Learn 10 games for a bonus 10 raffle entries and a Starship Captain sticker!

Wednesday March 8, 2017 11:00pm - Thursday March 9, 2017 12:00am MST
Vista Dining Room (Upstairs) Deck 3, Aft

11:00pm MST

The Adam Sakellarides & Friendellarides Music Show!

Grab a seat and join me, Adam Sak, as I sing you songs full of funny and feeling about things like inconvenient time travel, NASA spacecraft, introverts, and zombies. Featuring guest appearances from fellow singer-songwriter “Hello, The Future!” (Nicole Dieker) and percussionist extraordinaire Ryan McKellar and more. You’re welcome!

Wednesday March 8, 2017 11:00pm - Thursday March 9, 2017 12:00am MST
Ocean Bar Deck 3, Midship

11:00pm MST

Sentinel Comics: The Roleplaying Game Demo

Come play in a super-powered tabletop RPG, run by Sentinel Comics creator Christopher Badell! Play as a stalwart hero in this new RPG system, which will be coming to Kickstarter later this year. Band together with your fellow heroes! Fight crime! Save the day!
Only 6 players each session; first come, first served. But there are multiple sessions!

Wednesday March 8, 2017 11:00pm - Thursday March 9, 2017 1:00am MST
Vista Dining Room (Upstairs) Deck 3, Aft

11:00pm MST

Time Empire - a board-game playtest

Time-travel! Empire-building! Please help me play-test a board-game prototype! Time Empire is a mid-level strategy game in which the players build up their competing empires through a series of seven Ages. When Time Travel is invented, you can send Agents back to previous turns to change the course of history!

Wednesday March 8, 2017 11:00pm - Thursday March 9, 2017 2:00am MST
Vista Dining Room (Upstairs) Deck 3, Aft

11:15pm MST

Costume English/Contra/Square Dance Party!

Like to move your body? Want to try some new old dance styles? Like to dress in fancy or wacky costumes? How about a chance to do all these at once?

Come join Renée Camus and Cindy Lu for a group event bringing together costuming and dancing! Wear your favorite costume finery of any sort, be it historical, fantasy, sci-fi, fairy tales, vintage, or just wackadoodle! Anything goes, as long as you can move in it. Show off your raiments while dancing lots of easy group social dances, including English country dances, contra dances, square dances, perhaps a Scottish country or Irish ceilidh dance, and hopefully a Grand March—the ultimate dance for showing off your wares. This is a true community event, where everyone can participate, even if you’ve never done it before. No partner or experience necessary. And if you'd prefer not to wear a costume, that's fine too! While this is a social event more than a class, the group dances will all be taught. We might even throw in a few swings, one-steps, or waltzes too.

Do you play an instrument? Consider being a part of our open band! We plan to use recorded music, but if people are interested in playing for the dance, we might make that happen too (I’m in talks with someone about leading this Open Band). Let us know if you’d like to play, as well as dance.

Wednesday March 8, 2017 11:15pm - Thursday March 9, 2017 1:45am MST
Crow's Nest ("Ten Forward") Deck 10, Forward

12:00am MST

Songs of Ice and Fire: A Game of Thrones Concert with Zoe Gray

Zoe Gray plays her 10-song Game of Thrones-inspired album, Songs of Ice and Fire, plus maybe a few super special bonus songs! This is an R-rated, spoiler-abundant concert.

Thursday March 9, 2017 12:00am - 1:00am MST
Queen's Lounge/CAC Deck 2, Midship

12:00am MST

Sea Werewolf

We'll be doing a few games of long-form (not One Night) Ultimate Werewolf! Come and lynch your friends!

Thursday March 9, 2017 12:00am - 3:30am MST
Stuyvesant Room Deck 3, Forward

8:00am MST

Projector and Retro-games!

A projector and a small computer with controllers. Left out for public use. Enjoy!

Thursday March 9, 2017 8:00am - Friday March 10, 2017 8:00am MST
"Chocolate" Bar Deck 3, Midship

9:00am MST

Religious Services

Thursday March 9, 2017 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Board Room Deck 2, Aft

9:00am MST

Morning Meditation

A combination of mindfulness and loving-kindness (metta) meditation to start your day. Led by Juliana Finch. All levels welcome!

Thursday March 9, 2017 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Stuyvesant Room Deck 3, Forward

9:00am MST

Pajama Party

No need to bother putting on "daytime" clothes today; it's Unofficial Saturday today, and we're all staying in our jammies. Robes, slippers, decades-old t-shirts, superhero-themed feeties...it's a ship-wide sleepover!

Thursday March 9, 2017 9:00am - Friday March 10, 2017 12:00am MST
Whole Ship

9:30am MST

The Morning Show with Greg Benson

Join Greg Benson and Special Guests

Thursday March 9, 2017 9:30am - 9:45am MST
Queen's Lounge/CAC Deck 2, Midship

10:00am MST

Friends of Bill W.

Thursday March 9, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am MST
Board Room Deck 2, Aft

10:00am MST

Bridge Card Game Play

Please join us in the Game Room for Bridge games and instruction! All skill levels encouraged and welcomed!

Thursday March 9, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am MST
Vista Dining Room (Upstairs) Deck 3, Aft

10:00am MST

emotions anonymous 12 step meeting

Emotions Anonymous ( EA) is for any one who wants to become more well emotionally.
A 12 step program open meeting

Thursday March 9, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am MST
Hudson Room Deck 3, Forward

10:00am MST

Leather stamping and carving on luggage tags

This is your chance to learn basic stamping and carving of leather. We will be bringing the blanks for luggage tags and providing hands on instruction and assistance with turning them into personal works of art.

Thursday March 9, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am MST
Digital Workshop (Crafting Room) Deck 3, Forward

10:00am MST

Secret Games with James Ernest

It's rare we let James Ernest out of the basement, where he's been locked away designing new games since Tak's release. Come see what he's been up to.

Thursday March 9, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am MST
Vista Dining Room (Upstairs) Deck 3, Aft

10:00am MST

Worldbuilders Charity Silent Auction

A silent auction of cool items; proceeds to benefit the Worldbuilders charity.

Thursday March 9, 2017 10:00am - 4:30pm MST
Explorer's Lounge (Not-piano Side) Deck 2, Aft

11:00am MST

Main Concert (Gold Team) - Jackie Kashian; Workjuice Players Sea Org Improv; The Doubleclicks

Artists

Carla Cackowski

Craig Cackowski

Hal Lublin

It's me. Hal. I like talking into microphones. Like on Venture Brothers, Mighty Magiswords, Thrilling Adventure Hour, Welcome to Night Vale, We Got This, TIghts and Fights, Surprisingly Nice, and more.

Jackie Kashian

Stand Up Comedian

I do standup and read a lot. Mostly fiction - though every three years I'll do a deep dive into a non fiction.Heh. Science Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance Novels mostly. My favorite authors, historically, are Tolkien and Kage Baker and Lois McMaster Bujold. Currently loving NK... Read More →

Janet Varney

Janet Varney is an Emmy-Nominated actor, comedian, writer and producer. In the animation world, she was lucky enough to be the award-winning voice of Korra on Nickelodeon’s critically-acclaimed standout hit The Legend of Korra, a role for which she continues to be invited to comic... Read More →

Laser

Laser the Boy, the Doubleclicks

Laser Webber is best known as the songwriter and singer of US-based pop band the Doubleclicks. They have toured the US, Canada, Australia and Europe and topped Billboard and iTunes charts five times with albums spanning folk, pop and comedy genres. Their YouTube videos have racked... Read More →

Mark Gagliardi

Tawny Newsome

Thursday March 9, 2017 11:00am - 1:00pm MST
Vista Lounge Deck 2, Forward

1:30pm MST

Sponsor Spotlight: The Broken Token (SPONSORED EVENT)

Stop by the display area in the ship's Shopping Arcade (Deck 3 Forward) any time from 1:30-3pm to check out The Broken Token's products—and meet the friendly folks who make them. (No purchase necessary, but you'll probably want to!)

Thursday March 9, 2017 1:30pm - 3:00pm MST
Shopping Arcade

1:30pm MST

Main Concert (Red Team) - Jackie Kashian; Workjuice Players Sea Org Improv; The Doubleclicks

Artists

Carla Cackowski

Craig Cackowski

Hal Lublin

It's me. Hal. I like talking into microphones. Like on Venture Brothers, Mighty Magiswords, Thrilling Adventure Hour, Welcome to Night Vale, We Got This, TIghts and Fights, Surprisingly Nice, and more.

Jackie Kashian

Stand Up Comedian

I do standup and read a lot. Mostly fiction - though every three years I'll do a deep dive into a non fiction.Heh. Science Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance Novels mostly. My favorite authors, historically, are Tolkien and Kage Baker and Lois McMaster Bujold. Currently loving NK... Read More →

Janet Varney

Janet Varney is an Emmy-Nominated actor, comedian, writer and producer. In the animation world, she was lucky enough to be the award-winning voice of Korra on Nickelodeon’s critically-acclaimed standout hit The Legend of Korra, a role for which she continues to be invited to comic... Read More →

Laser

Laser the Boy, the Doubleclicks

Laser Webber is best known as the songwriter and singer of US-based pop band the Doubleclicks. They have toured the US, Canada, Australia and Europe and topped Billboard and iTunes charts five times with albums spanning folk, pop and comedy genres. Their YouTube videos have racked... Read More →

Mark Gagliardi

Tawny Newsome

Thursday March 9, 2017 1:30pm - 3:30pm MST
Vista Lounge Deck 2, Forward

3:00pm MST

Afternoon Tea

Thursday March 9, 2017 3:00pm - 3:45pm MST
Ocean Bar Deck 3, Midship

3:30pm MST

Magicians' Meetup

Come meet and hang out with our resident magicians: Eric Jones, Jared Kopf and Mike Pisciotta.

Artists

Eric Jones

Jared Kopf

Mike Pisciotta

Thursday March 9, 2017 3:30pm - 4:30pm MST
Crow's Nest ("Ten Forward") Deck 10, Forward

3:30pm MST

Your Guide To Giving Zero F***s with Jean Grae

Jean Grae takes your questions, gives sound advice, and very probably says a lot of cuss words.

Artists

Jean Grae

Critically acclaimed lyricist, producer, writer, director, cinematographer and all around consummate entertainer Jean Grae has been challenging the boundaries of artistry since her debut in 1996. Whether creating music with imaginative narratives that immerse the listener in a dark... Read More →

Thursday March 9, 2017 3:30pm - 4:30pm MST
Ocean Bar Deck 3, Midship

3:30pm MST

Scenic Cruising in Bahia Magdalena

Thursday March 9, 2017 3:30pm - 6:00pm MST
Whole Ship

4:00pm MST

Private Event

Thursday March 9, 2017 4:00pm - 5:00pm MST
Pinnacle Bar Deck 2, Midship

4:00pm MST

Hoops with Hal

Let’s hoop it up! Wanna play Around The World? Fine! Horse? OK! Will we have enough to play a full game? MAYBE! Let’s get our hearts pumping and create some Sportscenter worthy highlights as we combine our nerdery and sportsery to create a Voltron of fun!

Artists

Hal Lublin

It's me. Hal. I like talking into microphones. Like on Venture Brothers, Mighty Magiswords, Thrilling Adventure Hour, Welcome to Night Vale, We Got This, TIghts and Fights, Surprisingly Nice, and more.

Thursday March 9, 2017 4:00pm - 5:00pm MST
Basketball Court Deck 12, Aft

4:30pm MST

Happy Hour

Happy Hour! Your second drink is only $2!

Thursday March 9, 2017 4:30pm - 5:30pm MST
Sea View Bar Deck 9, Aft

4:30pm MST

LGBTQ+ Cocktail Meetup

Begun on the ms Westerdam during JoCo Cruise 2012, the annual LGBTQ+ cocktail meetup celebrates its 6th year of hoping has a long enough initialism and being a low key get together for Sea Monkeys of all persuasions. Music provided by Riz Rollins.

Artists

Riz Rollins

on air host, KEXP

' i want to give you the beats to make your pants itch'lynda barry. they been letting me help people dance for almost 3 decades. all ages, sizes, hues, and abilities ( please don't tell me ' i cain't dance'..just please don't. ) you don't hafta dance if you don't want to. we can just... Read More →

Thursday March 9, 2017 4:30pm - 6:00pm MST
Sea View Pool Area Deck 9, Aft

5:00pm MST

Dinner (Open Dining)

Dinner on this evening is "Open Dining" (since food will also be served on deck during our "scenic cruising" from 3:30-6 pm). While the ship requests that you try to stick to the general time of your usual seating (so that the whole ship doesn't all show up at once), you can come to the dining room anytime between 5 pm and 9 pm. NOTE: Fixed Seating table assignments will still apply.

Thursday March 9, 2017 5:00pm - 9:00pm MST
Vista Dining Room (both floors)

5:30pm MST

Amateur Card Magic Workshop

In this one-hour workshop, magician Jared Kopf teaches three high-impact card tricks. Students will learn the technical and presentational details of each trick.
Skill Level: Beginner (ages 12 and up)
Supplies: For $36 attendees can purchase a deck of playing cards by artisans Dan & Dave along with a workshop booklet that explains each trick in detail. (Available in the ship's store.) For $0 attendees can bring their own deck of playing cards and a pad and pencil for note-taking.

Artists

Jared Kopf

Thursday March 9, 2017 5:30pm - 6:30pm MST
Board Room Deck 2, Aft

6:00pm MST

Craig's List Podcast

Craig Cackowski has kept (and obsessively updated) a list of his 100 favorite movies for over 30 years. Surprisingly, his wife Carla is not impressed by that. But what Craig made Carla watch those movies in sequential order? And what if he made her talk about it on a podcast? Would she like them? Would she hate them? CAN THIS MARRIAGE POSSIBLE SURVIVE THIS PODCAST?!

Artists

Carla Cackowski

Craig Cackowski

Thursday March 9, 2017 6:00pm - 7:00pm MST
Queen's Lounge/CAC Deck 2, Midship

6:00pm MST

Reading - John Patrick Lowrie

Artists

John Patrick Lowrie

Thursday March 9, 2017 6:00pm - 7:00pm MST
Hudson Room Deck 3, Forward

6:15pm MST

Maureen Tells Your Future

Would you like to know your future? Good news! Maureen Johnson, YA author and part-time Stevie Nicks, has her magic cards with her and is prepared to look into the MIST and tell you what’s in store for you. They’re not Tarot cards—they’re Maureen’s special cards. Are you ready? Well, are you? THEN ENTER THE TENT.

Artists

Maureen Johnson

Maureen Johnson is a New York Times bestselling author for 13 novels for young adults, including 13 Little Blue Envelopes, Suite Scarlett, and the Shades of London series. She was crowned Queen of Teen in the UK in 2012. She pops up in other places, like Twitter. She is on Twitter... Read More →

Thursday March 9, 2017 6:15pm - 7:15pm MST
Lido Pool Area Deck 9, Midship

6:30pm MST

Scavenger Hunt

The geekiest scavenger hunt of them all! Teams of 3-5 race the clock and each other to collect a unique list of items found in abundance only on board the JoCo vessel. Come ready to join/create a team, or with your team already formed.

Thursday March 9, 2017 6:30pm - 7:30pm MST
Stuyvesant Room Deck 3, Forward

7:00pm MST

Close-up Magic: Mike Pisciotta

Artists

Mike Pisciotta

Thursday March 9, 2017 7:00pm - 7:20pm MST
Board Room Deck 2, Aft

7:00pm MST

Setup for Next Event

Time needed to set up the room for the event that follows.

Thursday March 9, 2017 7:00pm - 8:00pm MST
Hudson Room Deck 3, Forward

7:00pm MST

Gosh Darn Fiasco

Gosh Darn Fiasco is an improvised storytelling show that uses the role-playing-game Fiasco as a fun framework! Join us as hosts Angela M Webber (The Doubleclicks) and Richard Malena (Atomic Game Theory), along with celebrity guests Gail Simone and Jackie Kashian, tell an all-new story full of drama, dice, and almost certain death.

Artists

Gail Simone

Gail Simone is an award-winning writer of comics and animation, with a career spanning fan-favorite runson books including Deadpool, Wonder Woman, Batgirl, Secret Six, Red Sonja and many more. In animation, she's written such shows as Tomb Raider, Justice League, Brave and The Bold... Read More →

Gosh Darn Fiasco

Jackie Kashian

Stand Up Comedian

I do standup and read a lot. Mostly fiction - though every three years I'll do a deep dive into a non fiction.Heh. Science Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance Novels mostly. My favorite authors, historically, are Tolkien and Kage Baker and Lois McMaster Bujold. Currently loving NK... Read More →

Laser

Laser the Boy, the Doubleclicks

Laser Webber is best known as the songwriter and singer of US-based pop band the Doubleclicks. They have toured the US, Canada, Australia and Europe and topped Billboard and iTunes charts five times with albums spanning folk, pop and comedy genres. Their YouTube videos have racked... Read More →

Thursday March 9, 2017 7:00pm - 8:00pm MST
Vista Lounge Deck 2, Forward

7:00pm MST

Escape Room (in a box)

"It's Gonna Be The Future Soon" escape room

The bands are almost ready to go on stage; showtime is in 30 minutes. But we just discovered that the precocious grandchildren of some of our favorite performers have locked away several of the essential instruments that they need to go on.

How many instruments can you recover before it is showtime?

Thursday March 9, 2017 7:00pm - 10:00pm MST
Northern Lights Nightclub Deck 2, Midship

7:30pm MST

Voice Acting

They're the voices behind the characters you love—and if you think making those voices is as easy as blabbering into a microphone, a) you're wrong, b) you'll really want to come to this panel, where our panel of experts delve into everything you didn't know you didn't know about the craft.

Artists

Cecil Baldwin

Cecil Baldwin is the narrator of the hit podcast Welcome To Night Vale. He is an alumnus of the New York Neo-Futurists, performing in their late-night show Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind, as well as Drama Desk-nominated The Complete and Condensed Stage Directions of Eugene... Read More →

Ellen McLain

Hal Lublin

It's me. Hal. I like talking into microphones. Like on Venture Brothers, Mighty Magiswords, Thrilling Adventure Hour, Welcome to Night Vale, We Got This, TIghts and Fights, Surprisingly Nice, and more.

Janet Varney

Janet Varney is an Emmy-Nominated actor, comedian, writer and producer. In the animation world, she was lucky enough to be the award-winning voice of Korra on Nickelodeon’s critically-acclaimed standout hit The Legend of Korra, a role for which she continues to be invited to comic... Read More →

John Patrick Lowrie

Mark Gagliardi

Thursday March 9, 2017 7:30pm - 8:30pm MST
Crow's Nest ("Ten Forward") Deck 10, Forward

7:30pm MST

Acoustic Song Circle

Bring instruments and voices and let's sing songs together! Meet other musicians, try out new material, sing and play along or just listen. No pressure!

Thursday March 9, 2017 7:30pm - 9:00pm MST
Explorer's Lounge (Piano Side) Deck 2, Aft

7:45pm MST

Close-up Magic: Jared Kopf

Artists

Jared Kopf

Thursday March 9, 2017 7:45pm - 8:05pm MST
Board Room Deck 2, Aft

8:00pm MST

Game Chat: Keith Baker & Jenn Ellis

Keith answers questions about his upcoming [ super secret game that will be announced pre boat]. Ask us anything including questions about games we've been a part of making - Gloom, Eberron, Phoenix Dawn Command, Illimat. We ask you about the games you love and to show us pictures of your cats.

Thursday March 9, 2017 8:00pm - 9:00pm MST
Stuyvesant Room Deck 3, Forward

8:00pm MST

Sirai: An Accessible, Strategic, Political LARP

The sci-fi city of Sirai is divided between many factions, each with their own agenda to seize or keep power. Maybe you'll be the government or the rebels, the church or heretics, or even the meddling offworlders just looking to make money. Whatever the allegiance, each character has ties to other factions and personal motivations that ensure tensions will boil over. An accessible, straightforward LARP with a twist: a map players walk across and move units around on.

Thursday March 9, 2017 8:00pm - 10:00pm MST
Hudson Room Deck 3, Forward

8:30pm MST

Close-up Magic: Eric Jones

Artists

Eric Jones

Thursday March 9, 2017 8:30pm - 8:50pm MST
Board Room Deck 2, Aft

8:30pm MST

Unattended Consequences

A conversation between Patrick Rothfuss (Name of the Wind) and Max Temkin (Cards Against Humanity).

Artists

Max Temkin

Patrick Rothfuss

Unattended Consequences

Thursday March 9, 2017 8:30pm - 9:30pm MST
Vista Lounge Deck 2, Forward

8:30pm MST

Comic Books Panel

Our amazing panel of comic book creators is here to get you up to speed on the state of the comics industry, what they create and how they create it, and where things are heading in the field. Bring your curiosity and your questions!

Artists

Chelsea Cain

Chelsea Cain is the author of The New York Times bestselling Archie Sheridan/Gretchen Lowell thriller series (HEARTSICK, SWEETHEART, EVIL AT HEART, THE NIGHT SEASON, KILL YOU TWICE, and LET ME GO), and the Kick Lannigan series (ONE KICK). ONE KICK is currently in production for... Read More →

Gail Simone

Gail Simone is an award-winning writer of comics and animation, with a career spanning fan-favorite runson books including Deadpool, Wonder Woman, Batgirl, Secret Six, Red Sonja and many more. In animation, she's written such shows as Tomb Raider, Justice League, Brave and The Bold... Read More →

Thursday March 9, 2017 8:30pm - 9:30pm MST
Crow's Nest ("Ten Forward") Deck 10, Forward

9:00pm MST

Sea Monkey Karaoke

Get your sing on in the Queen's Lounge with this JoCo Cruise tradition.

Thursday March 9, 2017 9:00pm - 11:00pm MST
Queen's Lounge/CAC Deck 2, Midship

9:15pm MST

Close-up Magic: Mike Pisciotta

Artists

Mike Pisciotta

Thursday March 9, 2017 9:15pm - 9:35pm MST
Board Room Deck 2, Aft

9:30pm MST

Happy Hour

Happy Hour! Your second drink is only $2!

Thursday March 9, 2017 9:30pm - 10:30pm MST
Ocean Bar Deck 3, Midship

9:30pm MST

An Hour with James Ernest

James Ernest is a famous game inventor and loves to talk about himself. Give him the chance to do that, in this random-sized event. If we only have a few people, we'll play a game together (probably something you've never seen before). If we have more people, we can ask James questions about his life: Cheapass Games, game design in general, working with Pat Rothfuss, being a professional juggler.

Thursday March 9, 2017 9:30pm - 10:30pm MST
Stuyvesant Room Deck 3, Forward

9:30pm MST

Surviving Cancer (Gamma Gals & Guys)

Meet and connect with other SeaMonkeys who have been diagnosed with cancer. Open to cancer survivors and those living with cancer - the Gamma Gals & Guys who have battled it all. (Separate event scheduled for those impacted by cancer, either personally or with family/friends.)

Thursday March 9, 2017 9:30pm - 10:30pm MST
Ocean Bar Deck 3, Midship

10:00pm MST

Close-up Magic: Jared Kopf

Artists

Jared Kopf

Thursday March 9, 2017 10:00pm - 10:20pm MST
Board Room Deck 2, Aft

10:00pm MST

How To Play: Fuse (Board Game)

A beat the clock cooperative game that employs 25 dice and 65 cards. Each game is set to a ten-minute timer, and players must work together in that ten minutes to defuse all of the bombs. Each bomb is represented by a card which needs a certain combination of dice in order to defuse it. A player will draw a number of dice equal to the number of players out of a bag and roll them. Players must then decide who will get which dice, but each player must take one and only one.
Ages 11+

Thursday March 9, 2017 10:00pm - 10:30pm MST
Vista Dining Room (Upstairs) Deck 3, Aft

10:00pm MST

Reset from Previous Event

Reseting the room after the previous event.

Thursday March 9, 2017 10:00pm - 11:00pm MST
Hudson Room Deck 3, Forward

10:00pm MST

Nerd Pub Trivia

Trivia for nerds by nerds.

Thursday March 9, 2017 10:00pm - Friday March 10, 2017 12:30am MST
Explorer's Lounge (Not-piano Side) Deck 2, Aft

10:00pm MST

The Hero Instant! A new, super-heroic RPG!

The Hero Instant is a new, indie super-hero RPG. During this 4-hour game session, players will quickly create a brand new team of super-heroes who are thrown into an adventure that will include drama, suspense, a mysterious underwater city and the strange beings who live there! Who are they? What are they after? Most importantly, how long have they been here on Earth?

Thursday March 9, 2017 10:00pm - Friday March 10, 2017 1:30am MST
Vista Dining Room (Upstairs) Deck 3, Aft

10:30pm MST

The Both After Dark

Ted Leo and Aimee Mann (a.k.a., The Both) take us past midnight with a cool vibe of music, sophisticated and smoky banter, and possibly a smoking jacket or two. Very likely: new songs and special guests. Far less likely: appearances by Buddy Rich, Moms Mabley or Norman Mailer.

Artists

Aimee Mann

Owner / President, SuperEgo Records Inc.

Aimee Mann began her career in the 1980s as the bassist and a vocalist for 'Til Tuesday. She released her debut solo album in 1993 and in 1999 recorded songs for the film Magnolia's soundtrack. She has won two Grammy Awards and was named one of the world's ten greatest living songwriters... Read More →

Ted Leo

Ted Leo has been a fixture of the punk community for over thirty years, first with bands like Citizen’s Arrest and Chisel, and later with Ted Leo and the Pharmacists. He is the frontman and lead guitarist of rock group Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, and in 2013, he and Aimee Mann... Read More →

Thursday March 9, 2017 10:30pm - Friday March 10, 2017 12:00am MST
Vista Lounge Deck 2, Forward

10:30pm MST

Dance Party w/Riz Rollins - 'JoCo is Burning' Disco

From Riz:

"not 'american bandstand' disco but ' soul train' disco' . solid gold disco, sissy disco.and some house..we are family .you can vogue if you want to. anybody wanna do a diva death drop ?"

Artists

Riz Rollins

on air host, KEXP

' i want to give you the beats to make your pants itch'lynda barry. they been letting me help people dance for almost 3 decades. all ages, sizes, hues, and abilities ( please don't tell me ' i cain't dance'..just please don't. ) you don't hafta dance if you don't want to. we can just... Read More →

Thursday March 9, 2017 10:30pm - Friday March 10, 2017 12:30am MST
Northern Lights Nightclub Deck 2, Midship

10:45pm MST

Close-up Magic: Eric Jones

Artists

Eric Jones

Thursday March 9, 2017 10:45pm - 11:05pm MST
Board Room Deck 2, Aft

11:00pm MST

Cards Against Humanity Live

Join Cards Against Humanity for our late night writers room! You’ll pitch your card ideas to the game's creators and writers, and the best suggestions will be acted out live. The worst suggestions will be mercilessly ridiculed. Come enjoy the sold-out show at Chicago's famous iO theater, performed on a huge boat for the first time.

Featuring Alison Barthwell, Joe Gennaro, Michael Jando, Alex Kliner, Becca Levine, Kevin Reader, Mary Beth Smith and Julia Weiss.

Artists

Max Temkin

Thursday March 9, 2017 11:00pm - Friday March 10, 2017 12:00am MST
Queen's Lounge/CAC Deck 2, Midship

11:00pm MST

Parsely Games with Andy Looney

Andy Looney will be your personal computer as you play a classic-style text adventure game in discussion-group format. 4 different games will be played in 3 sessions on Sea Days:
Day 2: MUFFINS You've stumbled into the secret underground headquarters of the McFeezle's Muffins Company. So, what's down here?
Day 6: FUN WORLD You are inside the Fun World amusement park after they close the gates. What mysteries will you uncover?
Day 7: ALICE'S ADVENTURES UNDER THE TABLE That juice you just drank has made you shrink to the size of a mouse! Now what?
Bonus Game (time permitting): BACK IN 5 MINUTES That crazy scientist's body was just taken away, and you are all alone in his lab. So, what's that mysterious portal all about?

Thursday March 9, 2017 11:00pm - Friday March 10, 2017 1:00am MST
Stuyvesant Room Deck 3, Forward

11:00pm MST

Logic Puzzle Solving Club

Pavel will bring lots of copies of a wide range of Japanese-style logic puzzles (e.g., Sudoku, KenKen, Kakuro, Masyu, etc.) and we'll solve them together! All skill levels are totally welcome. Bring pencils and erasers if you can!

Thursday March 9, 2017 11:00pm - Friday March 10, 2017 1:30am MST
Vista Dining Room (Upstairs) Deck 3, Aft

12:00am MST

Pagan Star Circle

For those of old faiths, neo-pagan faiths, Wiccan, Dharma Pagan, UU, Buddhist, Hindus, eclectics, or those who are just curious and interested... Come sit with us Under the stars to hold space in a circle and celebrate as we do. No judgement and nothing but love.

Friday March 10, 2017 12:00am - 1:00am MST
Hudson Room Deck 3, Forward

8:00am MST

Projector and Retro-games!

A projector and a small computer with controllers. Left out for public use. Enjoy!

Friday March 10, 2017 8:00am - Saturday March 11, 2017 8:00am MST
"Chocolate" Bar Deck 3, Midship

9:00am MST

Religious Services

Friday March 10, 2017 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Board Room Deck 2, Aft

9:00am MST

Ukulele Melee Meeting

Artists

Molly Lewis

¯_(ツ)_/¯

Friday March 10, 2017 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Sea View Pool Area Deck 9, Aft

9:00am MST

Morning Meditation

A combination of mindfulness and loving-kindness (metta) meditation to start your day. Led by Juliana Finch. All levels welcome!

Friday March 10, 2017 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Stuyvesant Room Deck 3, Forward

9:30am MST

The Morning Show with Greg Benson

Join Greg Benson and Special Guests

Friday March 10, 2017 9:30am - 9:45am MST
Queen's Lounge/CAC Deck 2, Midship

10:00am MST

Puzzle Quest Finale

Wrap-up party for players of the week-long Puzzle Quest self-paced puzzle hunt. Report your final score and swap stories.

Friday March 10, 2017 10:00am - 10:30am MST
Hudson Room Deck 3, Forward

10:00am MST

Friends of Bill W.

Friday March 10, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am MST
Board Room Deck 2, Aft

10:00am MST

Reading - Gail Simone

From Deadpool to Red Sonja, Gail Simone has written some of your favorite comic book characters—and written about the comics industry with wit, fire and wisdom. All of that will be on display in this can't-miss reading.

Artists

Gail Simone

Gail Simone is an award-winning writer of comics and animation, with a career spanning fan-favorite runson books including Deadpool, Wonder Woman, Batgirl, Secret Six, Red Sonja and many more. In animation, she's written such shows as Tomb Raider, Justice League, Brave and The Bold... Read More →

Friday March 10, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am MST
Vista Lounge Deck 2, Forward

10:00am MST

Sentinel Comics: The Roleplaying Game Character Creation

Create your own hero! The upcoming Sentinel Comics Roleplaying Game has a fun heroic character creation system, and Sentinel Comics creator Christopher Badell is here to show it of.! Bring your ideas, or let the process help you make a hero on the fly!

Friday March 10, 2017 10:00am - 11:30am MST
Vista Dining Room (Upstairs) Deck 3, Aft

10:00am MST

The Night Everything Broke

Something big went down on November 8. We call it "America." A lot of us artistic types (Mike Selinker, Ted Leo, John Roderick, and Max Temkin) put a lot of effort into trying not to have a Trumpocracy and—well, things didn't go as planned. We'll talk about the lead-up to election day, the night in question, and what we do now. Crying is allowed.

Friday March 10, 2017 10:00am - 11:30am MST
Explorer's Lounge Deck 2, Aft

10:00am MST

Bag of Holding

Make a messenger style bag. The pattern for this bag will already be cut out and samples will be provided for possibilities for embellishing and making it your own personal style statement.

Friday March 10, 2017 10:00am - 12:00pm MST
Digital Workshop (Crafting Room) Deck 3, Forward

10:00am MST

Hardly Strictly Sea Shanties and Irish Music Session

Bring your instruments and voices and join us for a session of Sea Shanty singing and the "old trad" Irish music. Lyrics and music can be provided on a limited basis. Those who already know sea shanties, sailing-themed drinking songs, and/or Irish music encouraged to lead a song or two (or 3 or 4). Format: take turns leading a tune (instrumental or vocal). If you want to lead a sea shanty or drinking song, please pick one with an easy chorus to follow so everyone can sing along. Irish music tempo depends on who shows up.

Friday March 10, 2017 10:00am - 12:00pm MST
Stuyvesant Room Deck 3, Forward

10:00am MST

Time Empire - a board-game playtest

Time-travel! Empire-building! Please help me play-test a board-game prototype! Time Empire is a mid-level strategy game in which the players build up their competing empires through a series of seven Ages. When Time Travel is invented, you can send Agents back to previous turns to change the course of history!

Friday March 10, 2017 10:00am - 1:00pm MST
Vista Dining Room (Upstairs) Deck 3, Aft

10:30am MST

Ask the Captain

Come ask the Captain of the ms Westerdam your nautical questions! We'll tie him down for an hour and make him talk to you, or we'll take over the helm!

Friday March 10, 2017 10:30am - 11:30am MST
Queen's Lounge/CAC Deck 2, Midship

10:30am MST

Hackathon (+ Intro Programming Crash Course)

Meet fellow hackers and build something fun! Show and Tell for shiny prizes on the last night.

Don't know how to code? That's ok, we'll teach you Python! You must bring a laptop with a dev environment and libraries already installed.

Friday March 10, 2017 10:30am - 11:30am MST
Hudson Room Deck 3, Forward

10:30am MST

Armpit Farting Colloquium with Zoë Keating

Learn the ancient and noble art of making fart noises with your armpit, with instructor and internationally-acclaimed musician Zoë Keating. Share regional favorite techniques. Maybe a jam session? Wear a slort-sleeved or loose-fitting shirt.

(In case of inclement weather, backup location is Lido Deck Pool area)

Artists

Zoë Keating

Friday March 10, 2017 10:30am - 11:30am MST
Sea View Pool Area Deck 9, Aft

10:30am MST

Escape Room (in a box)

"It's Gonna Be The Future Soon" escape room

The bands are almost ready to go on stage; showtime is in 30 minutes. But we just discovered that the precocious grandchildren of some of our favorite performers have locked away several of the essential instruments that they need to go on.

How many instruments can you recover before it is showtime?

Friday March 10, 2017 10:30am - 1:30pm MST
Northern Lights Nightclub Deck 2, Midship

11:00am MST

Writing for TV and Film

Television and film—you watch it! And people write what you watch! And some of them are here on the boat! And in this panel they'll talk about what it's like to write in the industry today: What's changed, what stays the same and what they'd like to have happen moving forward.

Moderators

Patrick Rothfuss

Artists

Gail Simone

Gail Simone is an award-winning writer of comics and animation, with a career spanning fan-favorite runson books including Deadpool, Wonder Woman, Batgirl, Secret Six, Red Sonja and many more. In animation, she's written such shows as Tomb Raider, Justice League, Brave and The Bold... Read More →

Rebecca Sugar

Friday March 10, 2017 11:00am - 12:00pm MST
Crow's Nest ("Ten Forward") Deck 10, Forward

11:00am MST

Music Discovery: 'Happy Leviathan' - Live Original Music

A casual concert, with live original music by Happy Leviathan, a genuinely unique (see: "nerdy") alternative rock band, formed by singer-songwriter Ender Smith.

Friday March 10, 2017 11:00am - 12:30pm MST
Ocean Bar Deck 3, Midship

11:30am MST

Nerf Herder - Acoustic Kids Show YEAH!

Nerf Herder present a special acoustic show for kids. But just because things aren't plugged in, that doesn't mean the show won't still rock super-hard. YEAH!

Artists

Nerf Herder

Friday March 10, 2017 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Vista Lounge Deck 2, Forward

11:30am MST

Sentinel Comics: The Roleplaying Game Demo

Come play in a super-powered tabletop RPG, run by Sentinel Comics creator Christopher Badell! Play as a stalwart hero in this new RPG system, which will be coming to Kickstarter later this year. Band together with your fellow heroes! Fight crime! Save the day!
Only 6 players each session; first come, first served. But there are multiple sessions!

Friday March 10, 2017 11:30am - 1:30pm MST
Vista Dining Room (Upstairs) Deck 3, Aft

11:45am MST

Close-up Magic: Jared Kopf

Artists

Jared Kopf

Friday March 10, 2017 11:45am - 12:05pm MST
Board Room Deck 2, Aft

11:45am MST

Reading - Mary Robinette Kowal

Mary's writing has won awards, and in her spare time she's a professional audiobook narrator, and she's known to give amazing readings, so basically what we're saying here is that you're going to want to listen to her read. Yup, that's it exactly.

Artists

Mary Robinette Kowal

Writing Excuses Podcast

Mary is the author of historical fantasy novels: The Glamourist Histories series and Ghost Talkers in addition to being a host on the Writing Excuses podcast! She has received the Campbell Award for Best New Writer, three Hugo awards, the RT Reviews award for Best Fantasy Novel... Read More →

Friday March 10, 2017 11:45am - 12:45pm MST
Queen's Lounge/CAC Deck 2, Midship

12:00pm MST

Private Event

Friday March 10, 2017 12:00pm - 12:45pm MST
Crow's Nest ("Ten Forward") Deck 10, Forward

12:00pm MST

Co-ed Rec Soccer

Small-sided co-ed recreational soccer on the basketball courts and/or at (one/all of the port(s). Players should bring a white shirt and a dark shirt so we can easily split into teams. Small goals, no keepers. Emphasis on safe, friendly play.

Friday March 10, 2017 12:00pm - 1:00pm MST
Basketball Court Deck 12, Aft

12:00pm MST

Competitive Tak

Know how to play Tak: A Beautiful Game? Test your mettle against other players for the chance to win shiny, shiny prizes.

Friday March 10, 2017 12:00pm - 1:00pm MST
Vista Dining Room (Upstairs) Deck 3, Aft

12:00pm MST

Creating and Consuming Fanworks

Fanlore defines Fanworks as, "...a creative work produced by one or more fans, generally intended for other fans. A common defining phrase used in fandom is "by fans for fans,"[1] or something similar,[2] though this definition might incorporate other fan activity as well." https://fanlore.org/wiki/Fanwork

Why do we create/consume fanworks works (fanfic, vids, podcasts, etc.) What needs do these works fulfill? Where is the line between copyright and creativity? What role does the individual fandom community that work is created within play? How does fandom as an overall community play a role in these works? How is the perception of fanworks and the definition above evolving?

Friday March 10, 2017 12:00pm - 1:00pm MST
Stuyvesant Room Deck 3, Forward

12:00pm MST

Spanish Language Lunch

Aboard ship, meet Spanish language and culture lovers for conversation and fun! Make new friends as you practice speaking, discover new phrases, and finally figure out verb conjugations! All ages and levels welcome.

Friday March 10, 2017 12:00pm - 1:00pm MST
Lido Buffet Port Deck 9, Aft

12:00pm MST

Rijsttafel Specialty Lunch

The Weterdam's culinary staff are preparing this Indonesian specialty meal (from a Dutch word literaly translated as "rice table") as a one-time-only event for our passengers. Seating is limited, so sign up early if you are interested.

This specialty lucheon costs $10, and you can sign up [WHERE???]

Friday March 10, 2017 12:00pm - 1:30pm MST
Vista Dining Room (Upstairs) Deck 3, Aft

12:00pm MST

Cody Wymore's Musical Mad Science Piano Laboratory

Cody is back with a whole new batch of songs to play and sing! Plenty of banter and surprises as well - come check it out!

Friday March 10, 2017 12:00pm - 1:30pm MST
Explorer's Lounge (Piano Side) Deck 2, Aft

12:00pm MST

The Saddest Shadow Event

Packing up. Hudson Room reserved from noon on last day to EOC for THO.

Friday March 10, 2017 12:00pm - Saturday March 11, 2017 12:00pm MST
Hudson Room Deck 3, Forward

12:15pm MST

Ellen McLain and John Patrick Lowrie

Artists

Ellen McLain

John Patrick Lowrie

Friday March 10, 2017 12:15pm - 1:15pm MST
Pinnacle Bar Deck 2, Midship

12:30pm MST

Close-up Magic: Mike Pisciotta

Artists

Mike Pisciotta

Friday March 10, 2017 12:30pm - 12:50pm MST
Board Room Deck 2, Aft

12:30pm MST

Spin Wool- learn or do

Come try out spinning. Materials supplied or bring your own and just hang out and spin. I will teach new spinners.

Friday March 10, 2017 12:30pm - 2:30pm MST
Digital Workshop (Crafting Room) Deck 3, Forward

1:00pm MST

Ninja Concert - Little Bobby Tables

Little Bobby Tables is a five-piece San Francisco-based band that plays original songs about lonely spacecraft, Mexican cryptids, confused superheroes, and Star Trek characters who may or may not be employees at tech startups.

Friday March 10, 2017 1:00pm - 1:30pm MST
Ocean Bar Deck 3, Midship

1:00pm MST

The JV Club

Remember what it was like to be an awkward teenager? And remember how some things haven’t really changed that much for you since then? Join proud dork Janet Varney as she explores the highs and lows of the bygone years with some of her favorite women as they talk their way through the terrible teens into adult-lescence. Warning: This Podcast Contains Sincerity.

Artists

Janet Varney

Janet Varney is an Emmy-Nominated actor, comedian, writer and producer. In the animation world, she was lucky enough to be the award-winning voice of Korra on Nickelodeon’s critically-acclaimed standout hit The Legend of Korra, a role for which she continues to be invited to comic... Read More →

The JV Club

Friday March 10, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Crow's Nest ("Ten Forward") Deck 10, Forward

1:00pm MST

Reading - John Scalzi

Pfffft, Scalzi. He says he's going to read from his upcoming novel, OR SOMETHING, and then maybe some other stuff. I mean, go see him read if you want to, I guess. If there's nothing better to do. Just don't let him near a ukulele. Trust me on this one.

Artists

John Scalzi

Author,

I enjoy pie.

Friday March 10, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Vista Lounge Deck 2, Forward

1:15pm MST

Close-up Magic: Eric Jones

Artists

Eric Jones

Friday March 10, 2017 1:15pm - 1:35pm MST
Board Room Deck 2, Aft

1:30pm MST

Sentinel Comics Office Hours with Christopher Badell

Have questions about the world of Sentinel Comics? Want to know more about Sentinels of the Multiverse, Sentinel Tactics, or the upcoming Sentinel Comics RPG? Curious about game creation and bringing games to life via design, writing, development, and even Kickstarter? Well this is the place for you! Come hang out for an informal hour of questions and answers with Sentinel Comics creator and Greater Than Games owner Christopher Badell.

Friday March 10, 2017 1:30pm - 2:30pm MST
Pinnacle Bar Deck 2, Midship

1:30pm MST

Slow Jam & Singalong on Songs We All Know!

Want to enjoy playing great familiar tunes with other SeaMonkeys? Bring the chords or chart for a simple classic or standard song you think most people already know, or pick one from the host's songbook, or just sing along. We'll quickly break down each song into arrangements, review the rhythm chords, and take turns playing lead, fills or solo breaks. Guitar, uke, mando, bass, keys, rhythm, voice, harmonica, ocarina, kazoo, whatever: all welcome.

Friday March 10, 2017 1:30pm - 3:00pm MST
Explorer's Lounge (Piano Side) Deck 2, Aft

1:30pm MST

Parsely Games with Andy Looney

Andy Looney will be your personal computer as you play a classic-style text adventure game in discussion-group format. 4 different games will be played in 3 sessions on Sea Days:
Day 2: MUFFINS You've stumbled into the secret underground headquarters of the McFeezle's Muffins Company. So, what's down here?
Day 6: FUN WORLD You are inside the Fun World amusement park after they close the gates. What mysteries will you uncover?
Day 7: ALICE'S ADVENTURES UNDER THE TABLE That juice you just drank has made you shrink to the size of a mouse! Now what?
Bonus Game (time permitting): BACK IN 5 MINUTES That crazy scientist's body was just taken away, and you are all alone in his lab. So, what's that mysterious portal all about?

Friday March 10, 2017 1:30pm - 3:30pm MST
Stuyvesant Room Deck 3, Forward

2:00pm MST

Signing: Chelsea Cain

Artists

Chelsea Cain

Chelsea Cain is the author of The New York Times bestselling Archie Sheridan/Gretchen Lowell thriller series (HEARTSICK, SWEETHEART, EVIL AT HEART, THE NIGHT SEASON, KILL YOU TWICE, and LET ME GO), and the Kick Lannigan series (ONE KICK). ONE KICK is currently in production for... Read More →

Friday March 10, 2017 2:00pm - 2:30pm MST
Lido Pool Area Deck 9, Midship

2:00pm MST

Brian & Zoe's Excellent Musical Adventure

So we like, play music. And stuff. And sing, if you're into that kind of thing. To be honest, we're probably going to sing even if you're not into it, but in that case please hold the Yelp review. - Brian

it's gonna be lit - Zoe

Friday March 10, 2017 2:00pm - 3:30pm MST
Queen's Lounge/CAC Deck 2, Midship

2:00pm MST

Maybe Capital Board Games

Maybe Capital, the most important Venture Capital firm in Silicon Valley invites to become an honorary board member for one hour of the cruise! We'll meet to pitch important startups like "Uber for Puppies" and "Twitter for Short Trips To The Grocery Store" while investing in each other's companies. The winner is the one with the most companies and investment, who, of course, gets to throw Million Dollar bills in the air while their friends film it in slow motion. Maybe Capital: The Only Game Where Nothing Is Fair.

Friday March 10, 2017 2:00pm - 3:30pm MST
Vista Dining Room (Upstairs) Deck 3, Aft

2:00pm MST

Lido Deck "Last Chance" Merch Sale

Your last chance to buy JoCo Cruise and performer merch! A satellite store will be set up in the Lido Pool Area. Act now or forever hold your peace, or something like that!

Friday March 10, 2017 2:00pm - 4:00pm MST
Lido Pool Area Deck 9, Midship

2:00pm MST

DJ Riz's Pool Party

DJ Riz Rollins spins tunes out by the Sea View Pool. Dance, swim, dance-swim, whatever works for you.

Artists

Riz Rollins

on air host, KEXP

' i want to give you the beats to make your pants itch'lynda barry. they been letting me help people dance for almost 3 decades. all ages, sizes, hues, and abilities ( please don't tell me ' i cain't dance'..just please don't. ) you don't hafta dance if you don't want to. we can just... Read More →

Friday March 10, 2017 2:00pm - 4:00pm MST
Sea View Pool Area Deck 9, Aft

2:00pm MST

Signing: Ellen McLain

Artists

Ellen McLain

Friday March 10, 2017 2:00pm - 4:00pm MST
Lido Pool Area Deck 9, Midship

2:00pm MST

Signing: John Patrick Lowrie

Artists

John Patrick Lowrie

Friday March 10, 2017 2:00pm - 4:00pm MST
Lido Pool Area Deck 9, Midship

2:00pm MST

Signing: Pat Rothfuss

Artists

Patrick Rothfuss

Friday March 10, 2017 2:00pm - 4:00pm MST
Lido Pool Area Deck 9, Midship

2:00pm MST

Johann Sebastian Joust

This is a sea monkey favorite! JS Joust pairs music with motion controllers; the music sets the pace, while the players try to knock their opponents out of the game by making a controller move faster than the music. Drop in at any time to enjoy this fun, easy to learn game. Recommended Age: 8+. Get ready to Joust...go!

Friday March 10, 2017 2:00pm - 4:30pm MST
Northern Lights Nightclub Deck 2, Midship

2:15pm MST

We Got This with Mark and Hal

Mark and Hal are joined by their Night Vale pals as they clean the slate with a quick fire series of mini-topics!

Artists

Cecil Baldwin

Cecil Baldwin is the narrator of the hit podcast Welcome To Night Vale. He is an alumnus of the New York Neo-Futurists, performing in their late-night show Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind, as well as Drama Desk-nominated The Complete and Condensed Stage Directions of Eugene... Read More →

Disparition

Hal Lublin

It's me. Hal. I like talking into microphones. Like on Venture Brothers, Mighty Magiswords, Thrilling Adventure Hour, Welcome to Night Vale, We Got This, TIghts and Fights, Surprisingly Nice, and more.

Jeffrey Cranor

Mark Gagliardi

Symphony Sanders

We Got This with Mark and Hal

Friday March 10, 2017 2:15pm - 3:15pm MST
Crow's Nest ("Ten Forward") Deck 10, Forward

2:30pm MST

Scotch Tasting

Enjoy a flight of five high-quality scotches, because you're fancy and you like nice things. Hosted by Christopher Badell and Benjamin Soileau. Attendance is $25; sign up available at the Westerdam Front Desk (Atrium, Deck 1 midship). Seating is limited!

Friday March 10, 2017 2:30pm - 3:30pm MST
Pinnacle Bar Deck 2, Midship

3:00pm MST

Afternoon Tea

Friday March 10, 2017 3:00pm - 3:45pm MST
Ocean Bar Deck 3, Midship

3:00pm MST

Wine Tasting

The Westerdam is presenting a wine tasting in the Pinnacle Grill; cost is $35 per person. Dial 88 for reservations.

Friday March 10, 2017 3:00pm - 4:00pm MST
Pinnacle Grill

3:00pm MST

Signing: Mary Robinette Kowal

Artists

Mary Robinette Kowal

Writing Excuses Podcast

Mary is the author of historical fantasy novels: The Glamourist Histories series and Ghost Talkers in addition to being a host on the Writing Excuses podcast! She has received the Campbell Award for Best New Writer, three Hugo awards, the RT Reviews award for Best Fantasy Novel... Read More →

Friday March 10, 2017 3:00pm - 4:00pm MST
Lido Pool Area Deck 9, Midship

3:00pm MST

Alexander Jamilton

Building on last year's highly successful Alexander Hamilton singalong activity, but this year we have a special weapon... the printed songbook has been released! We'll sing through everyone's favorite Hamilton songs together with piano accompaniment. BYO instruments to jam along.

Friday March 10, 2017 3:00pm - 4:30pm MST
Explorer's Lounge (Piano Side) Deck 2, Aft

3:00pm MST

Sock Knitting Class & Social

Are you a knitter who has never ventured into socks and don't know what the big deal is? Come find out! Are you already a sock knitter but interested in new techniques? Come and learn some! Are you already the sultan or sultana of socks? Come share what you know! Toe-up, Cuff-down, Magic Loop, Heel techniques, we can go through it all! I will bring a few patterns from beginner to advanced level knitters, or you can bring a pattern you want to work with. You should already know basic knitting techniques such as how to knit, purl, increase and decrease.

Materials Required: Fingering or Sport weight yarn sock yarn. Size 0-2 40" circular needle if you want to learn two-at-a-time Magic Loop technique, otherwise a Size 0-2 9" circular or 4-5" double pointed needles. I may have a few extras to share but the more people who bring their own the better. Or, just bring whatever you want to work on and just listen!

Friday March 10, 2017 3:00pm - 4:30pm MST
Digital Workshop (Crafting Room) Deck 3, Forward

3:30pm MST

Sawbones

Dr. Sydnee McElroy and her husband Justin welcome you to Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine. Every Friday, they dig through the annals of medical history to uncover all the odd, weird, wrong, dumb and just gross ways we've tried to fix people over the years. Educational? You bet! Fun? We hope!

Artists

Justin McElroy

Sawbones

Sydnee McElroy, MD

Family Physician & Podcast Host, Marshall Health & Sawbones

Sydnee McElroy, MD is a Family Physician who works with the Department of Family and Community Health at Marshall Health. She provides volunteer medical services for people experiencing homelessness at Harmony House and she provides advocacy and medical service for LGBTQ people in... Read More →

Friday March 10, 2017 3:30pm - 4:30pm MST
Crow's Nest ("Ten Forward") Deck 10, Forward

3:30pm MST

Juliana Finch - #AllTheFeels Live!

Singer/songwriter and extreme bedhead practitioner Juliana Finch plays the album she wrote that was funded almost entirely by Seamonkeys.
Come ready to have some feelings. Pajamas encouraged.

Friday March 10, 2017 3:30pm - 5:00pm MST
Queen's Lounge/CAC Deck 2, Midship

3:45pm MST

Keith Explains!

On shore, Keith has a TV show where he talks about stuff. On a boat, he'll probably do the same thing, and maybe tape it.

Friday March 10, 2017 3:45pm - 4:45pm MST
Stuyvesant Room Deck 3, Forward

4:00pm MST

Happy Hour

Happy Hour! Your second drink is only $2!

Friday March 10, 2017 4:00pm - 5:00pm MST
Ocean Bar Deck 3, Midship

4:00pm MST

Cocktail Meetup of Cosplayers & Costumers

Come meet your follow Cosplayers & Costumers on the ship for a cocktail or two. This is an opportunity to meet other SeaMonkeys, chat, and sport your costuming/cosplay ensembles who share the same love of the craft.

Friday March 10, 2017 4:00pm - 5:00pm MST
Ocean Bar Deck 3, Midship

5:00pm MST

Dinner (Red Team)

Friday March 10, 2017 5:00pm - 7:00pm MST
Vista Dining Room (both floors)

5:00pm MST

Main Concert (Gold Team) - Jonathan Coulton and Friends

Artists

Jonathan Coulton

Jonathan Coulton is from the Internet. While a struggling music industry fell to pieces over file sharing and shifting business models, he quietly and independently amassed a small army of techies, nerds, and dedicated superfans. Featured in the New York Times, NPR and slashdot, his... Read More →

Friday March 10, 2017 5:00pm - 7:00pm MST
Vista Lounge Deck 2, Forward

7:30pm MST

Dinner (Gold Team)

Friday March 10, 2017 7:30pm - 9:30pm MST
Vista Dining Room (both floors)

7:30pm MST

Main Concert (Red Team) - Jonathan Coulton and Friends

Artists

Jonathan Coulton

Jonathan Coulton is from the Internet. While a struggling music industry fell to pieces over file sharing and shifting business models, he quietly and independently amassed a small army of techies, nerds, and dedicated superfans. Featured in the New York Times, NPR and slashdot, his... Read More →

Friday March 10, 2017 7:30pm - 9:30pm MST
Vista Lounge Deck 2, Forward

10:00pm MST

'Let's Always Stay Friends!' Farewell Reception

Our traditional end-of-cruise gathering to share memories, and enjoy each other's company one last time. Cash bar.

Friday March 10, 2017 10:00pm - Saturday March 11, 2017 12:00am MST
Lido Deck

11:00pm MST

Sea Werewolf

We'll be doing a few games of long-form (not One Night) Ultimate Werewolf! Come and lynch your friends!

Friday March 10, 2017 11:00pm - Saturday March 11, 2017 2:30am MST
Stuyvesant Room Deck 3, Forward

2:00am MST

Is that a TARDIS? Gain an Hour!

As if being at sea wasn't unmoored enough, feel unmoored from reality as the ship moves from Mountain Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time, the clocks roll back, and this hour repeats.

Saturday March 11, 2017 2:00am - 3:00am MST
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