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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · 47m
During this gap year, we're going to do a few purely social zooms. We're planning on one Thursday evening and one Sunday afternoon session per month. October dates are Thursday 10/8 @ 7:30pm, and Sunday 10/25 @ 3pm. More info to come via our Discord; a link can be found in our bio. Come join us!
Three sci-fi/fantasy books and a small pumpkin resting on top of a box of TTRPG miniatures.Three figurines having a fete in front of a fancy dollhouse fireplace.
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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
The Arisia Outreach Survey concludes July 15th at 11:50pm EST. Get your responses in while there's time! Help us improve the convention!
docs.google.com
Arisia 2026 Outreach Survey
How should we spend our hiatus year? We have a lot of work to do to figure out what we need to do next, how to adapt to changes in how our venues work economically, and how much time people have to ...
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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Are you going to Readercon? Meet up with your fellow Arisians! We're planning to hang out on Saturday from 10 to 11:30 am, on the patio outside of the Collaborate room. See you there!
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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Please take a moment to fill out this Arisia survey: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
docs.google.com
Arisia 2026 Outreach Survey
How should we spend our hiatus year? We have a lot of work to do to figure out what we need to do next, how to adapt to changes in how our venues work economically, and how much time people have to ...
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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Please take a moment to fill out this Arisia survey: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
docs.google.com
Arisia 2026 Outreach Survey
How should we spend our hiatus year? We have a lot of work to do to figure out what we need to do next, how to adapt to changes in how our venues work economically, and how much time people have to ...
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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
UPDATE ON ART SHOW PAYMENTS TO ARTISTS FYI, Art Show sales on Friday of con had to fall back to paper records when our online sales database hosting provider took our database down for maintenance without telling us first. Payments are going out but with delays. Thank you for your patience.
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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
February Events: Corp Meeting 2/17, 7pm on Zoom: buff.ly/XdaQ9Qj. 2026 Debrief 2/22, 2pm on Zoom (link forthcoming).
Arisia February Events
black background with a group of multicolored, cartoon monsters waving. Many of the. monsters have 1, 3, or 5 eyes.Arisia February Corporate Meeting
Tuesday, February 17th
7pm on Zoom
Star field outlines a white background, image of a smiling green alien wearing a business suitArisia 2026 Debrief
Sunday, February 22nd
2pm on Zoom
Rainbow background with an image of a cartoon Sasquatch wearing sunglasses signing "I love you" with it's left hand
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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
Arisia Time Machine takes us back to the the blizzard of 2005, which shut down major roads and extended Arisia into Monday (back then it was just a 3-day con).
View of snow-covered St. James Ave, groups of people walking down the middle of the street.Photo of a window covered with snow, with some snow leaking into the room. A blue sign on the wall reads "See the official Mission OPS snow Drift! No skiing! No snow boarding! No sledding!"Photo of the Saunders Castle, at Columbus and Arlington Streets in Boston, covered in snowPoster board that says "If we remain trapped / the film room will continue to run like the ^dance band on the Titanic.
Sunday
9:00 AM - Sky Captain
12:00 Star Trek: Shore Leave
2:00 PM - Americathon
4:00 PM -  Shaolin Soccer!!"
A sign taped to the poster board on the right reads "Art Show Auction / 1pm / In the ART SHOW"
"ALL TIMES APPROXIMATE"
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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Arisia Trading Post -- Monday 12:30 PM -- Amesbury Pack up your curios, cast-offs, and cherished oddities and bring them to the Arisia Trading Post! This participant-run market is a place to give away unwanted items, trade collectibles, and swap trinkets in the true spirit of fannish sharing.
"Enter the Arisia Trading Post / In-convention trading market / Monday / Amesbury AB"
Background of a wintery scene in blues with a glowing light in the top center of image.
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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Last night's Best in Show from the Masquerade: Princess Problems
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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Happy MLK Day! It's the final day of Arisia, but there's still lots to do and see!
"Monday's Must See
Shuttle to Kendall Sq T
11 AM - 3 PM
Coat Check Hours
9 AM - 11 AM & 5PM - 7 PM 
2 PM - 3 PM
Registration Open
9 AM - 1 PM (day rate $15)
Dealer’s Room & Author’s Alley
10 AM - 2:30 PM - Amesbury D & Prefunction
Art Show - 16th floor
10 AM - 1 PM - Purchased art pick-up only
Hotel Check-out Time
12 Noon"
Pea-green background with large, faded Arisia steampunk "A" visible on right"Monday's Must See
Sing-along: Disney Songs
10 AM - Central Sq
NERF Blaster War
10:30 AM - Amesbury
Monday Feedback Session
11:15 AM - Harvard Sq
The Arisia Trading Post
12:30 PM - Amesbury"
Pea-green background with medium, fairy-winged Arisia "A" logo in lower right
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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Heading home? Bake some muffins for tomorrow's Muffin Walk -- Monday 1:30 PM -- Amesbury Ballroom Feeling peckish? Join the Muffin Walk! Anyone who brings six or more muffins may participate.
"The Muffin Walk / bring muffins, leave with muffins.
Each Participant must donate a minimum of 6 muffins / Monday, Amesbury AB"
Background in pale pinks and greens shows a repeating pattern like wallpaper of roses and muffins.
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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
We will have audio description at tonight's Masquerade. Scan the QR code to download the app and enter code "190809" or head to buff.ly/NR6hkpI to join the event once it starts at 8 PM -ish.
On smartphone ot tablet
On mobile devices use the app for best performance. Scan this QR code with your camera to download the app and enter the event automatically. Or download here [links to App Store and Google Play] Then enter this code: 190 809""On computer
On Mac, PC or Linux you can use LIveVoice with any web browser. (Chrome, Firefox, etc.) Enter this URL into your web browser: livevoices.io/listen/190809 
Join Live Event -->"
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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
Reminder! Shuttle service has ended for the day. If you need a ride home tonight (say after the Masquerade), you can request a Lyft code NOW.
"When the shuttle isn’t running, take a Lyft on us. Arisia has arranged with Lyft to provide rides from the Kendall Sq T station to the Hyatt or back to the hotel from Kendall.

To request a code for a free ride, please text the Arisia Lyft Line at (508)
535-5986‬, this line will only be monitored from 9am-11pm, please plan accordingly. 

Note: To use this service, you must have the Lyft app on your device"
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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
Summit Mt. Arisia! -- Sunday 1 PM -- Lobby Ready for a challenge? Every year brave attendees test their mettle on Mt Arisia, the Hyatt’s legendary stairwell! (Meet at the stairwell at the far end of the Programming hallway on the first floor.)
"Summit Mount Arisia 2026 #StairAwareness /
Saturday 2 PM, Sunday 1 PM, Meet in the Lobby"
Photo of snow capped mountains
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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
Spotted in the wild, the 2007 Arisia staff t-shirt...worn by the designer of said shirt, Erica Yakovetz! (Check out her work @schultzyakovetz). 2007 was the first time Arisia was in the 'Zig.
photo of Erica, a white woman with reddish hair wearing a neon green mask, blue jeans, and a black tshirt with 36 small icons in neon green and the words "Arisia 2007 Staff" printed on it.
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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
Fighting with Swords!—Mixed Weapons Shenanigans! -- Sunday 9 AM -- Amesbury Ballroom Athena School of Arms presents: Anything goes! We'll have mixed match-ups. Followed immediately by hands-on lessons in either the Longsword or Saber. All equipment provided, no experience necessary.
Athena School of Arms /
Saturday 12 pm / Sunday 9 am / Amesbury AB"
Graphic of a black shield with two crossed swords surrounded by scrollwork designs
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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
Day 3, are you drinking enough water? Tonight is the Masquerade! Note that the Dealer's Room will close half an hour early at 6:30 PM.
"Sunday's Must See
Shuttle to Kendall Sq T
11 AM - 3 PM
Coat Check Hours
9 AM - 11 AM & 5PM - 7 PM 
9 PM - 11 PM (pending volunteers)
Registration Open
9 AM - 6 PM (day rate $50)
Dealer’s Room - Amesbury D
10 AM - 6:30 PM (closed 1 - 2 PM for lunch)
Author’s Alley - Prefunction BCD
10 AM - 7 PM (closed 1 - 2 PM for lunch) 
Art Show Open
10 AM - 10 PM - 16th Floor
5 PM - 8 PM - Purchased art pick-up
Meetups
Non-Binary Mixer and Safe Space: 1:45 PM - Porter Sq B
Arisia Munch: 5:30 PM - Porter Sq A"
Yellow background with a large, faded Arisia steampunk "A" logo on the right"Sunday's Must See
Keeping the Arisia Fire Burning
11:15 AM - Kendall Sq
Arisia January Corporate Meeting
12:30 PM - Kendall Sq
NERF Blaster War
3 PM - Amesbury
Masquerade
8 PM - Amesbury
Post-Masquerade Karaoke
11 PM - Amesbury"
Yellow background with a medium Arisia steampunk "A" logo in the lower right
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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
New event added! Sunrise over Boston -- Sunday & Monday 7:09 AM -- Mt. Auburn Ballroom (Gaming) This photo if from Saturday's event which, unfortunately did not make it onto the schedule. Sunday's forecast is a bit cloudy and Monday's snowy, but the event will not be cancelled for bad weather.
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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
Saturday Night Dance -- Saturday 9 PM -- Amesbury Ballroom DJ Dirge spins tunes for our Saturday night dance from a variety of styles including Goth, Industrial, Electro, Glitch, Trip-hop, Electro-swing, Synthwave, New Wave, and Retro.
"Club Arisia / Saturday night
Special Guest / DJ DIRGE
Amesbury Ballroom"
blurry image of a DJ with a red and blue background
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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
There's so much to see and do at Arisia, make sure you check out our biggest attractions: there are two dances today at 5 and 9 PM, readings each night and twice on Sundays, the Masquerade is Sunday night and Art Show and Dealers are open all weekend.
"Art Show
16th Floor
Friday: 6 PM – 9 PM
Saturday: 10 AM – 6 PM & 8 PM – 10 PM
Sunday: 10 AM – 10 PM
5 PM – 8 PM Purchased art pickup
6:30 PM – 10 PM Aritist Checkout
Monday: 10 AM – 1 PM art pickup only"
Image of a spotlight shining on a photo of a past year's art show."Readings
Broad Universe Rapid fire Readings – Sunday 8 PM &
Evening Readings – Friday, Saturday, & Sunday Nights
Check Program Schedule for Times and Locations"
Image of a spotlight on a red curtain"Dances
Bridgerton Ball – Fri 9 PM
Rennaissance Ball – Sat 5 PM
Club Dance – Sat 9 PM"
Image of a spotlight shining on a line of Arisia attendees in various historic garbs doing a dance""Masquerade
Sunday 8 PM
Sign-up and Check-in
Friday 4 PM - 9 PM
Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM
We suggest arriving early to get a good seat"
Image of a spotlight shining on a red curtain
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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
Dramatic Readings from the Ig Nobels -- Saturday 3 PM -- Amesbury Ballroom Highlights from Ig Nobel prize-winning studies and patents, presented in dramatic mini-readings by luminaries and experts (in some field).
"Ig Nobel / A Dramatic Reading /
Saturday / 3 PM /Amesbury"
graphic of a white pieces of paper taped to the wall depicting "The Thinker" statue that has fallen off its pedestal
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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
Summit Mt. Arisia! -- Saturday 2 PM -- Lobby Ready for a challenge? Every year brave attendees test their mettle on Mt Arisia, the Hyatt’s legendary stairwell! (Meet at the stairwell at the far end of the Programming hallway on the first floor.)
"Summit Mount Arisia 2026 #StairAwareness /
Saturday 2 PM, Sunday 1 PM, Meet in the Lobby"
Photo of snow capped mountains
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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
Fighting with Swords! Duels! -- Sat 12 PM -- Amesbury Athena School of Arms presents: Saber vs. Saber, Longsword vs. Longsword—what happens when fighters' weapons are matched? Followed immediately by hands-on lessons in either the Longsword or Saber. All equipment provided, no experience necessary
Athena School of Arms /

Saturday 12 pm / Sunday 9 am / Amesbury AB"

Graphic of a black shield with two crossed swords surrounded by scrollwork designs
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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
Shuttle stop at the Hyatt is just to the right of the hotel circular drive. In front of the Blood Mobile. Speaking of...if you want to donate blood, they'll be here until 3:30 PM. Shuttle is running 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM & 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
image of the orange and green trolly parked near a corner
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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
Happening Now! Medieval, Renaissance, & Victorian Fencing Demos -- Saturday 10 AM -- Amesbury Ballroom Welcome to Massachusetts Historical Swordsmanship!
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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
Arisia Day 2! Who's excited for the Night Market? Check out these other must-see events.
"Saturday's Must See
Shuttle to Kendall Sq T
10 AM - 2 PM & 4 PM - 8 PM
Coat Check Hours
9 AM - 11 AM & 5PM - 7 PM
9 PM - 11 PM (pending volunteers)
Registration Open
9 AM - 8 PM (day rate $50)
Dealer’s Room & Author’s Alley
10 AM - 7 PM (closed 1 - 2 PM for lunch)       - Amesbury D & PreFunction
Art Show Open
10 AM - 10 PM - 16th Floor
7 PM - 8 PM - Mobility aid users & pals only
Meetups
Polyamory Meetup: 10 AM - Porter Sq B
Neurodiverse Meetup: 6:45 PM - Porter Sq B"
light green background with a large, faded version of Arisia's large steampunk "A" logo on the right"Saturday's Must See
Arisia’s Gap Year
10 AM - Central Sq
Blood Drive
10 AM - 3:30 PM - taxi stand
Tour of the Art Show with Lori
1:45 PM - 16th Floor
Ask the Toastmaster: House of Toast panel
3 PM - Harvard Sq
WEATHER IS HAPPENING – THE TIMELINE
8 PM - Harvard Sq
Dances
Renaissance Ball: 5 PM - Amesbury 
DJ Dirge Club Dance: 9 PM - Amesbury
Night Market
7:30 PM - Lobby"
light green background with a large, faded version of Arisia's large fairy-winged "A" logo on the right
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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
The Post Meridian Radio Players present Gender Swapped Star Trek: "Mirror, Mirror" -- Friday 7:30 PM (doors open at 7 PM) -- Amesbury In our adaptation of this TOS episode, a transporter malfunction sends the crew into a parallel universe in which the Federation is replaced by an evil empire.

"The Post-Meridian Radio Players / Gender-Swapped Star Trek
FRI 7:30 PM Amesbury 
Doors Open at 7 PM"
Image of the USS Enterprise from the original series
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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
For Schedule updates go to buff.ly/u4O2SSx or follow the #clear-ether channel on Discord. (Not on discord yet? Join here: buff.ly/1tvcIzM) Send Convention news to newsdesk@arisia.org
Image of a sheet of paper in a typewriter. 
Text reads: "Clear Ether [in red]
For Schedule updates go to https://www.arisia.org/clear-ether or follow the #clear-ether channel on Discord. (Not on discord yet? Join here: https://discord.gg/69tbhTc3wG)

Send Convention news to newsdesk@arisia.org "
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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Chaos Theory Story Hour -- Friday 3 PM -- Amesbury Ballroom Fast-paced multi-media extravaganza with Michael Anderson! Hilarious TedTalks on: Elvis and the Butterfly Effect, strategic suicide in the Many Worlds Interpretation, Schrodinger's Baseball, and more!
"Chaos Theory Story Hour / manic adventures in the Multiverse / fast-paces multimedia show / with Michael. Anderson / Two seconds that Made Elvis / Quantum Suicide, or How To Win the Lottery / the Art Composition of Orion / Schrodinger's Baseball / Marxism in the Multiverse / the Existentialism of Candyland, Tarot and Poker"
"Friday 3 PM Amesbury AB"
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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Arisia is only hours away! Here's some vital info and some must-see events.
"Friday's Must See
Shuttle to Kendall Sq T
5 PM - 9 PM
Coat Check Hours
3 PM - 7 PM & 9 PM - 11 PM
Registration Open
11 AM - 8 PM (day rate $30)
Hotel Check-in
4 PM
Dealer’s Room & Author’s Alley
5 PM - 9 PM - Amesbury D & PreFunction
Art Show Open
6 PM - 9 PM - 16th Floor"
pinkish background with a large Arisia steampunk "A" visible on the right"Friday's Must See
Shabbat Services
 4 PM - Porter Sq B
Fights of Fantasy - RPG Liveplay
6:45 PM - Kendall Sq
PMRP Star Trek: “Mirror Mirror”
7 PM - Amesbury Ballroom
Bridgerton Ball
9 PM - Amesbury Ballroom"
pinkish background with a medium Arisia "A" with fairy wings in the lower right
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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Several events at Arisia this year are best enjoyed with a little prep work:  *Night Market, Saturday 7:00PM *NERF Wars, Sat/Sun/Mon *Yankee Board Game Swap, Sunday 11:15 AM *Arisia Trading Post, Monday 12:30 PM *Muffin Walk, Monday 1:30 PM See event descriptions at buff.ly/Q51d9fh
Night Market / Saturday 7:30 PM - Lobby Atrium
ARISIA NIGHT MARKET
CREATOR & CRAFTER BARTER!
TRIKET TRADE FOR ALL AGES!
WEAR YOUR GOBLIN MARKET FINERY!
More info at www.arisia.org/night-market"
Graphic of an antique rose in upper left and tall, thin mushrooms in lower right"NERF Wars / Sat 7 PM, Sun 3 PM, Mon 10:30 AM - Amesbury / Bring your own eye protection and blaster, some loaners available" above a photo of colorful NERF ammo on a wooden surface"Yankee Board Game Swap / Sunday 11:15 AM / Mt. Auburn - 14th Floor
Gift wrap a board game ... take a number ... people take turns choosing a game to unwrap OR steal someone's unwrapped game leaving them to pick again." Image of the hands of two white people passing a present wrapped in white paper with a red bow, snowflakes in the background, evergreen leaves in a border at the top."Enter the Arisia Trading Post / In-convention trading market / Monday / Amesbury AB"
Background of a wintery scene in blues with a glowing light in the top center of image.
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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Arisia has arranged with Lyft to provide rides from the Kendall Sq T station to the Hyatt or back to the hotel from Kendall. To request a code for a free ride, text the Arisia Lyft Line (508) 535-5986‬, monitored 9am-11pm only, plan ahead. Note: You need have the Lyft app installed on your device.
"When the shuttle isn’t running, take a Lyft on us. Arisia has arranged with Lyft to provide rides from the Kendall Sq T station to the Hyatt or back to the hotel from Kendall.

To request a code for a free ride, please text the Arisia Lyft Line at (508)
535-5986‬, this line will only be monitored from 9am-11pm, please plan accordingly. 

Note: To use this service, you must have the Lyft app on your device"
"Shuttle Hours 
Friday: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM 
& 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Monday: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Shuttle will run continuously during scheduled times

During rush hour, the trip can take 10+ minutes in each direction, please be patient"
small image of the front of a bus with the teal, Arisia A with fairy wings in the window
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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Today is Arisia Truck Day! Logistic volunteers are currently loading all the things we need to make the con go onto trucks and driving to the hotel today. Did you know that load-in and break-down volunteer hours count double toward volunteer rewards like t-shirts and memberships to Arisia 2028?
Image of the inside of a box truck partially loaded with boxes, bins, and rolling trash cansPhoto of Arisia storage after most of the stuff has been removed, lots of bare wood floor, some boxes and plastic bins on wire shelving on the right and a line of white refrigerators on the left.
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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
At the request of the Hyatt...no tape of any kind or giving away or trading stickers (including the Night Market, Fan Tables, parties, etc.). We apologize for not making this restriction clear earlier. The website has been updated
"No Stickers or Tape /
At the request of the Hyatt...
no tape of any kind or
giving away or trading stickers
(including the Night Market, Fan Tables, parties, etc.)"
Graphic of several colorful, encouraging stickers surrounded by a red circle with a line through it."No Stickers or Tape /
If you have flyers to advertise your Arisia event or party, look for these community bulletin boards that use static cling"
Photo of an Attendee Bulletin Board from Arisia 2025: a large, shiny piece of white plastic on a hotel wall with several small flyers stuck to it.
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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
The Shuttle Bus stop will be right by the MIT Museum building, 314 Main Street, at the Kendall Square MBTA stop. The shuttle will run continuously during scheduled hours, but note that at peak times the trip can be 10+ each way. Please keep an eye on social media for any further Shuttle Bus updates
"Free Shuttle from Kendall T to Hyatt / Kendall Square pick up location: 
at MIT Museum, 314 Main Street" 
Map showing Kendall Sq T station and Shuttle stop"Free Shuttle from Kendall T to Hyatt / 
Friday: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM 
& 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Monday: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Shuttle will run continuously during scheduled times

During rush hour, the trip can take 10+ minutes in each direction, please be patient"
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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
We have an exciting lineup of events at Arisia this year! See buff.ly/gG9W4Rr for details. Catch the Stellar magic show with S'Kai during the Masquerade intermission. Dance with the Bridgertons...or DJ Dirge. See Sword fighting demos and PMRP's gender-swapped Star Trek of "Mirror, Mirror" and more!
"Chaos Theory Story Hour / manic adventures in the Multiverse / fast-paces multimedia show / with Michael. Anderson / Two seconds that Made Elvis / Quantum Suicide, or How To Win the Lottery / the Art Composition of Orion / Schrodinger's Baseball / Marxism in the Multiverse / the Existentialism of Candyland, Tarot and Poker"
"Frida 3 PM Amesbury AB""Massachusetts Historical Swordsmanship /
Friday 5 PM
Saturday 10 AM
Amesbury AB"
graphic of two crossed swords"The Post-Meridian Radio Players / Gender-Swapped Star Trek
FRI 7:30 PM Amesbury"
Image of the USS Enterpise from the original series"Bridgerton at Arisia 2026 /
Nobles of Arisia: / You are invited to a ball to open the festivities of Arisia 2025 (typo), and launch the 2026 convention season. There will be live music, a dance caller, a promenade and best dressed award. /
Friday, 9:00 PM / See program for detail"
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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Looking for a quick bite or a sit-down meal without having to leave the hotel? Try the Paperback Tavern! Their winter menu includes cozy dishes like clam chowder, flatbreads, burgers, smoked chicken, and more! See our guide to Food at the Hyatt for more information: buff.ly/yGcXCXk
photo of a fried chicken sandwich with lettuce, pickles, and a white sauce. served with fries on a black ceramic plate.
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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
10 Things you can do with kids at Arisia: 1. Duck Hunt 2. Game Room 3. Chaos Theory Story Hour 4. Kid’s Programming 5. Summit Mt. Arisia 6. NERF Wars (continued in thread)
"10 things to do with Kids at Arisia (logo)"
Image of a teal cartoon dragon and several smaller dragons, including one hatching from an egg, in similar shades of blue and green
"Hyatt Regency Cambridge / January 16-19, 2026"Rainbow background: "1. Duck Hunt" above an image of a sign with a yellow, rubber duck on it, which reads "Duck Hunt / Please bring your duck to Team Arisia Services in Remington (2nd floor) to claim your prize."
"2. Game Room / (Children under age 9 must be accompanied by an adult)" beside a photo of past Arisians playing a boardgame with colorful clear plastic pyramidsRainbow background: "3. Chaos Theory Story Hour / Friday 3:00 PM - Amesbury" above a poster for the event which reads:
"Chaos Theory Story Hour / manic adventures in the Multiverse / fast-paces multimedia show / with Michael. Anderson / Two seconds that Made Elvis / Quantum Suicide, or How To Win the Lottery / the Art Composition of Orion / Schrodinger's Baseball / Marxism in the Multiverse / the Existentialism of Candyland, Tarot and Poker"Rainbow background: "4. Kids Programming / Saturday 9:00 AM: Story Time -Amesbury
Saturday 8:30 AM: Nutty Scientists - Harvard Sq
Sunday 10:00 AM: Drag Story Hour - Harvard Sq"
Above a photo of some children at a past Arisia playing on the floor with a bunch of semi-deflated balloons, some of which are stars and smiley faces.
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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Shuttles! There will be a free shuttle running between the Kendall Square T station and the Hyatt. Schedule is: *Friday: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM *Saturday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM & 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM *Sunday:11:00 AM - 3:00 PM *Monday: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Look for the Old Town Trolley with a big Arisia "A"
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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
The Arisia schedule is out! We're still making some updates, but you can access the most up-to-date version at schedule.arisia.org.
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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Max Gladstone, author of Dead Hand Rule and co-author of NYT Bestselling THIS IS HOW YOU LOSE THE TIME WAR says “Arisia’s more fun than a barrel of gundarks!” Catch him at the Hyatt and online at buff.ly/IgH4JiP
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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
What's the closest place to get food outside the Hyatt? Flour Bakery on Erie St., Cambridge Pizzeria on Brookline, and Jahunger, a Uyghur restaurant, also on Brookline. See arisia.org/Food for more dining options.
photo of Flour Bakery+Cafe, "40 Erie St, Cambridge"map showing walking directions to Flour (0.3 miles away), Cambridge Pizzeria, and Juhunger restaurants (0.5 miles away) from the Hyatt Regency hotel. Restaurants are marked with red pins and their logos, the Hyatt is marked with a red capital "A." The pedestrian walkway across from Amherst Way is marked with an arrow.photo of Cambridge Pizzeria "4517, Brookline St #263, Cambridge"photo of Jahunger restaurant at night "272 Brookline St, Cambridge"
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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Last year's Artist Guest of Honor, Sarah Morrison, will be at Arisia this year! You'll be able to spot her by her stunning hall costumes. Follow her online on Facebook, Instagram and at buff.ly/KOgtFQY
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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
Cecilia Tan will be at Arisia! Come hear about her newest book "Bound by the Blood." @ceciliatan.com
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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
Arisia is only possible through the work of our volunteers! Help us make a great Arisia 2026! We have critical needs for more volunteers in many areas (see thread). To volunteer for openings please fill out the our Volunteer Sign-up Form: buff.ly/LnuQZMW Questions email: tas@arisia.org
Help Wanted! YOU!
Arisia is only possible through the work of our volunteers! Come volunteer to help us make a great Arisia 2026!
To see all of volunteer opening see them at our Volunteers Wanted page: https://www.arisia.org/VolunteersWanted 
To volunteer for openings please fill out the our Volunteer Sign-up Form: https://www.arisia.org/VolunteerSignup 
If you have any questions on volunteering, please contact: tas@arisia.org 

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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
Registration rate increases tomorrow! Get your badges today because the price goes up to $75 on January 1st. Weekend memberships for Arisia can be purchased at: reg.arisia.org/
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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
Join us at the Arisia Night Market! Saturday, 1/17 from 7:30pm - 9:30pm in the main lobby. Creator & Crafter Barter! Trinket Trade for all ages! Wear your Goblin Market finery! More info at buff.ly/DLUomcg
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Saturday, 1/17 / 7:30P - 9:30P / Lobby, First Floor 
Creator & Crafter Barter! /Trinket Trade for all ages! / Wear your Goblin Market finery!
More info at https://www.arisia.org/night-market
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Creator & Crafter Barter
Bring a handful of your wares to barter with others.
No sales, just swapping.
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Trinket Trading for All Ages
Goblins of all ages are invited to bring beads, charms, buttons, and other trinkets to trade with each other.
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Wear your Goblin Finery
Show your flair! From high fantasy to urban chaos, goblin markets are in all genres. Dress up for the fun!
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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · 27/12/2025
Arisia is committed to being a diverse and inclusive event that attempts to provide accommodation for people with disabilities. To request or suggest accommodations please complete the Access Request form here: buff.ly/F6hnV1n by 1/3/2026. Questions? Suggestions? Email access@arisia.org.
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We have the following services for attendees, available by request:
Alternative format publications: electronic text, Braille and large-format versions of publications
Assistive Listening Devices in the Main Events room
ASL interpreters
Live Captioning service/apps
Priority seating for persons with disabilities
and...""Access at Arisia
Complimentary mobility devices on a first come, first served basis
Tactile tours of the Art Show
Audio Description of the Masquerade (using the LiveVoice app)
Free memberships for PCAs (Personal Care Assistants — also called “Adult-in-Tow memberships”)""Access at Arisia
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Arisia @arisia.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
I got that reference! Today's a great day to watch a movie, what are you watching?
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Star Trek reference."
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