THURSDAY, APRIL 11

10-MINUTE COSPLAY CHALLENGE [7pm – 8pm | Ballroom 3] – Non-cosplayers and yet-to-cosplayers welcome to attend! You have ten minutes to put together a cosplay using only the materials in the craft room. Will it be silly? Probably! Will it be recognizable? …Maybe. Give it your best shot!

AVATAR TRIVIA [8pm – 9pm | Ballroom 3] – Get into the con spirit with a friendly game of trivia.

WHO AM I? [9pm – 10pm | Ballroom 3] – Receive a mystery character and ask yes or no questions until you figure out who it is!

Thursday, April 11

FRIDAY, APRIL 12

Opening Ceremonies [10am – 11am | Grand Pavilion] – Meet your fellow CabbageCon attendees and learn about the weekend’s upcoming events!

Con Etiquette 101: DOs and DON’Ts of Attending a Con [11am – 12pm | Salon FE] – This panel will cover the sometimes spoken and sometimes unspoken ‘rules’ of attending a con. We’ll cover how to be a courteous con goer. All the basics someone who’s new to cons needs to know: From how to interact with cosplayers, participating in or watching cosplay contests, to tips on making friends and more. Hosted by UNCGwhoviangirl (she/her)

View the Con Ettiqutte 101 PowerPoint >>

Animal Bending [11:30am – 12:30am | Ballroom 3] – We all love turtleducks and winged lemurs. Come by the crafts room to create your own funky ATLA-inspired fusion creature – no one can stop you from combining whatever real or imaginary animals your silly little heart desires.

Family Feud [1pm – 2pm | Grand Pavilion] – An interactive game show with an Avatar twist! Hosted by Not So Super Cosplay

Queerness in Avatar: Elemental Identities Explored [1pm – 2pm | Salon FE] – From bending elements to bending norms, Avatar Kyoshi invites you to witness the rainbow revolution. Your hosts, Patra and Casey, will take you on a (queer!) journey through the world of Avatar. In a world where the forces of nature can be bent, why shouldn’t sexuality? Hosted by Patra P. (she/her) and Casey Chambers (he/they)

*Please note, panel will briefly touch upon some darker themes including homophobia

View the Queerness in Avatar PowerPoint >>

Cricket Leigh Q&A [2pm – 3pm | Grand Pavilion] – Get ready to dive into the world of voice acting with Cricket Leigh, the talented voice behind some of your favorite characters, including Mai! Join us for an exclusive Q&A session where Cricket will share insights into her career, from her early beginnings to voicing iconic roles in video games, anime, and animation. Learn about the creative process behind bringing characters to life, the challenges and rewards of the industry, and get firsthand advice for aspiring voice actors. Whether you’re a fan of her work or simply curious about the world of voice acting, this panel is your chance to connect with a seasoned professional and gain a behind-the-scenes perspective on the art of voiceover.

The Psychology of the World of Avatar [3pm – 4pm | Salon FE] – The Psychology of the World of Avatar is a deep discussion of trauma, guilt, depression, loss and more within the Avatar Universe(ATLA, LOK, + MORE) presented by a Huge Avatar Fan and a Studying Psychologist (completing a masters degree in Clinical Psychology right now). The panel will include trauma informed discussions of your favorite characters such as: Aang, Katara, Toph, Zuko, Azula, and Korra. All with fun activities and open questions throughout. Hosted by Sea (they/she) and Judy (she/her)

View the Psychology of Avatar PowerPoint >>

How to Become the Avatar [4pm – 5pm | Salon FE] – A look at the book Unofficial Guide To Becoming The Avatar: How To Transform Yourself To Better The World with the author. Taking real life self help concepts and examples from the Avatar Universe to create a fun and reliable way to meet one’s goals in life. Or in other words, becoming the Avatar in your life. Hosted by Ron (he/him)

View the How to Become the Avatar PowerPoint >>

Haiku Battle [5pm – 6pm | Salon CB] – Like Sokka’s haiku adventure, we will be hosting a Haiku battle! We invite our guests to write haikus and then get up and perform them

Not So Super Game Night [6pm – 7pm | Grand Pavilion] – Join the crew of Not So Super Cosplay for an hour of fun and games! Hosted by Not So Super Cosplay

Improv Yip Yip! [7pm – 8pm |Ballroom 3] – A local improv troupe performs for you! Hosted by The Confused Greenies

Karaoke [8pm – 10pm | Grand Pavilion] – Karaoke with a twist! Hosted by Not So Super Cosplay

Friday, April 12

Saturday, April 13

MAD WORDS: The ELEMENTS of COMEDY [10am – 11am | Grand Pavilion] – The Ember Island Players aren’t the only show in town! Join Players’ Patchwork Theatre Company for some kyōgen, the semi-improvised comedic farce imported and adapted from the Fire Nation and beyond! Hosted by The Confused Greenies

AIRBENDER GUIDED MEDITATION [10am – 11am | Buckeye] – A brief discussion on meditation followed by a guided meditation inspired by the Avatar Universe. Hosted by Ron (he/him)

YOU ARE A VOICE ACTOR – NO, SERIOUSLY, COME RECORD WITH US! [9:30am – 11:30am, 2:30pm – 4:30pm, 6pm – 8pm | Salon CB] – Are you a brave hero or an evil villain?
Maybe you’re a warrior with a heart of gold or the angstiest of bad-boys?
Experience what it’s like to record original dialogue for unique characters!
Choose from one of our scripts and have fun playing your favorite archetype!
All in a super-cool, once in a lifetime, professional setup – That’s right, WE BROUGHT A BOOTH!

Hosted by Rachel Schumacher (any pronouns), Al (he/him)

* Sign ups required for this panel! Slots are one-half hour long for five people.

AVATAR COSPLAYING 101: RESOURCES FOR PLANNING YOUR COSPLAY [11am – 12pm | Salon A] – Interested in making an Avatar cosplay but don’t know where to start? This panel is dedicated to helping you pick a character to cosplay, where to find reference photos, patterns, tutorials and guides, where to find and buy materials, selecting platforms to organize your cosplay planning, and how to add your own personal touch to your cosplays! Bring something to take notes, because we’re going to dig in! Hosted by @lilij_cosplay, Elyse (she/her)

View the Avatar Cosplay 101 PowerPoint >>

MENTAL HEALTH IN ANIME [12pm – 1pm | Grand Pavilion] – Join Cricket Leigh, the voice of Mai, for an engaging discussion exploring the portrayal of mental health themes in anime. Anime often delves into complex psychological landscapes. This interview will discuss how these themes are depicted in popular anime series, examine the impact of representation on viewers, and discuss the importance of destigmatizing mental health issues within the anime community.

WHO’S THAT BENDER? [1pm – 2pm |Salon FE] – Interested in joining the White Lotus? Test your knowledge of the four nations’ citizens as we look for new recruits to join the order. Can you identify the bender in this first challenge based on their silhouette alone? Hosted by Corinn (she/her), Nick (he/him), Meghan (she/her)

IMPROVE YOUR IMPROV [2pm – 3pm | Buckeye] – A fully interactive improv class with an emphasis on how improv can improve any performance, including cosplay!

AVATAR: THE BOOK 4 AIR RESTORATION PROJECT [2:30pm – 3:30pm | Grand Pavilion] – Ever wanted to see a Book 4: Air of Avatar the Last Airbender? This group of voice actors, writers, composers, and engineers have put together the comics as well as original materials to being the final season that never was to life!

View the Bringing Book 4 to Life PowerPoint >>

USING THE AIR NATION GENOCIDE TO EXPLAIN CRITICAL RACE THEORY: A FILM CLUB STYLE DISCUSSION [3pm – 4pm | Salon FE] – Join us as we debate if Aang should have killed Firelord Ozai in the Season 3 finale episode. In this film club style discussion, moderated by Emily Wilson (BA in Film & Media ’21 Georgia State University), Emily will use this largely debated Avatar: The Last Airbender moment to explain the importance of Critical Race Theory and how it relates to the Air Nomad Genocide. Whether you have thoughts to share or just want to listen, be sure to join us for this thought provoking panel! Hosted by Emily (she/her), @emily.alice.wilson on TikTok

View the Using the Air Nation Genocide to Teach Critical Race Theory PowerPoint >>

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DANCE CLASS [4pm – 5pm | Buckeye] – Been sitting in panels all day? Come learn some dance moves with members of the cabbage council!

WHITE LOTUS QUARTET [5pm – 6pm | Grand Pavilion] – Formed in 2023, the White Lotus Quartet is comprised of violinists Ryan Eaton (he/him), Vikki Delgado (she/her), violist Ruby Ortiz (they/them), and cellist José Galarza (he/him). All four musicians met while working at a violin shop in Katy, Texas, and quickly formed a lasting friendship. Over time, they realized their bond over Avatar: The Last Airbender, and decided to form a quartet to perform the compositions of this incredible universe. While the quartet mostly performs pop music, they are all classically trained musicians who have performed with a variety of Texas-based ensembles. The majority of the music the quartet performs is arranged by the group’s violist, Ruby.

To contact the quartet for booking or arranging purposes, please email sagestringstudio@gmail.com.

WHAT’S THAT SCENE? [6pm – 7pm | Salon FE] – Continuing onto our second challenge to find worthy recruits, the Order now asks you to prove your geographical prowess. Can you give us the time and location of our world based off of a single image and become a member of the White Lotus? Hosted by Corinn (she/her), Nick (he/him), Meghan (she/her)

WEAKEST LINK [7pm – 8pm | Salon FE] – An interactive version of the famous gameshow with an Avatar twist! Hosted by Not So Super Cosplay

CAVE RAVE [8pm – Late | Grand Pavilion] – Come party in the cave against the will of the Fire Lord!

COZY SPACE [8pm – Late | Salon A] – Cave Rave not your thing? Come hang out in Salon A and watch ATLA in a chill atmosphere.

Saturday, April 13

Sunday, April 14

IMPROV YIP YIP! [10am – 11am | Salon FE] – A local improv troupe performs for you! Hosted by The Confused Greenies

YOU ARE A VOICE ACTOR – COME RECORD WITH US! [10am – 2pm | Salon CB] – Are you a brave hero or an evil villain?
Maybe you’re a warrior with a heart of gold or the angstiest of bad-boys?
Experience what it’s like to record original dialogue for unique characters!
Choose from one of our scripts and have fun playing your favorite archetype!
All in a super-cool, once in a lifetime, professional setup – That’s right, WE BROUGHT A BOOTH!

Hosted by Rachel Schumacher (any pronouns), Al (he/him)

* Sign ups required for this panel! Slots are one-half hour long for five people.

GUIDED STRETCH [11am – 12pm | Buckeye] – Get ready for that long drive or flight home by learning some basic stretches with our convention volunteers.

A REVERSE Q&A WITH CRICKET LEIGH [12pm – 1pm | Grand Pavilion] – Oh how the tables have turned! Take the spotlight in this unique panel experience with voice acting virtuoso Cricket Leigh! Instead of the traditional Q&A format, Cricket will be asking the questions, putting the focus on you, the audience. Whether you’re an aspiring voice actor seeking guidance, a fan eager to learn more about the industry, or just someone with a curious mind, this interactive session promises an engaging and informative exchange. Come be a part of the conversation.

CLOSING CEREMONIES [1pm – 2pm | Grand Pavilion] – Say good-bye to CabbageCon

Sunday, April 14