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An image of Nelson holding a sign that says building futures, announcing them as our coat check volunteer partner

Hal-Con is proud to welcome Building Futures as our Coat Check Volunteer partner!

Building Futures empowers people with intellectual disabilities in making their contribution to society. Participants build skills through supported employment, volunteering and community engagement.

#HalCon2025

You literally read them. There's hope yet.

Akata Warrior by Nnedi Okorafor and This is How You Lose Her by Junot Diaz
#BookSky #AmReading #MondayReads #TBR

Peak Canadian experience is someone jaywalking across a busy road but then going out of their way to avoid the Canadian Geese. #CobraChicken

Am I the only one hearing "Shaka, when the walls fell"?

Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor, Men and Cartoons by Jonathan Lethem and still making my way through The Collected Stories of Colette

#BookSky #AmReading #MondayReads #TBR

My anxiety says I know what you did last summer was intentionally without me because you all hate me.

A photo of Wallace Shawn announcing him as a guest for Hal-Con 2025

Wallace Shawn is joining us for Hal-Con 2025!

From The Princess Bride to Toy Story and Star Trek, his career has defined what it means to be truly unforgettable. We’re so excited to welcome him to Halifax.

#HalCon2025

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A few on the go...

On Looking by Alexandra Horowitz

Ringworld by Larry Niven (in audiobook format)

The Collected Stories of Colette edited by Robert Phelps

A photo of Emilia Strilchuck announcing her as a comedy creator guest for Hal-Con 2025

Emilia Strilchuck is coming to Hal-Con 2025!

Her graphic novel Be Yourself! Oh, Not Like That has earned praise for its honest take on identity & mental health. She’s also working on Oriana: The Forgotten Deities, blending Slavic mythology with modern storytelling.

#HalCon2025

"Do you feel bad for this oligarch? That is because you're crazy. It has no feelings"

A photo of sarcasm home cosplay cosplaying as an elegant dragon

Sarcasm Hime Cosplay is coming to Hal-Con 2025! A legend in the cosplay world known for historical elegance and incredible craftsmanship. We're so excited to have her in Halifax! #HalCon2025

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A photo of 2024’s Hal-Con pride parade walkers, announcing their participation in this year’s parade.

Join Hal-Con at the Halifax Pride Parade on July 20! Line up at 11:00 AM on Cogswell St., parade starts at 12:00 PM.

Wear sunscreen, stay cool, and look for our banner! Let's celebrate love and diversity together!

#HalCon2025 #HalifaxPride

Photos of 2024 badges for Hal-Con, announcing an artist opportunity

Artists, we want YOU! Hal-Con is hiring 3 badge artists for 2025. Get paid, get seen, and join the fun. Show off your talent at one of the coolest cons around!

Apply now: buff.ly/3IgRHQ1

Am I the only one thinking these would be handy for D&D players too?

Anima Rising by @theauthorguy.bsky.social and listening to Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins.

Desk furby!!

Yes! Absolutely yes! I also believe strongly that I need it too. So at least one of us should be happy!

Miss Morgan's Book Brigade by Janet Skeslien Charles and One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

A coolbox to ice it, or a coolbox to display it. Like, look at this cute finger nature gave me, I put it in this coolbox I found?

I completely thought some child lost his finger in your door.

Jesus Christs by A. J. Langguth. Specifically, one particular story that frequently pops into my head about iconography and symbology.

Heads up, stay off the circ by micmac heading into Dartmouth #halisky

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I read this as "50 year song" and that felt absolutely valid.