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Saturday, March 7
 

7:00am EST

Theme: Welcome, New Monkeys!
We'll be holding events specifically designed to make our first-time Sea Monkeys feel welcome and to help them ease into the swing of things. Make a particular effort on this day to seek out new Monkeys and help show them what a great decision they've made by joining us!

Saturday March 7, 2020 7:00am - Sunday March 8, 2020 12:00am EST
Whole Ship

11:00am EST

Info Desk Hours
If you need information, well heck we have information!
Come here for any JoCo Cruise-related questions or issues you may have.
If you have questions or problems relating to the ship— your cabin, billing, etc —
please go to the ship’s Guest Services Desk, located on the opposite side of the Atrium on Deck 1.

Saturday March 7, 2020 11:00am - 4:00pm EST
Atrium Deck 1, Midship

11:00am EST

Twitt-arr Help Desk
Your friendly Twitt-arr Team will be available in the Atrium to help you troubleshoot!

Saturday March 7, 2020 11:00am - 4:00pm EST
Atrium Deck 1, Midship

1:00pm EST

Game Library Lending Drop-off/Check-in
If you’re lending a game to the library this week for your fellow passengers to play, thank you! To keep track of games, each one will get a library card that will be attached to a rubber band that goes around your game. The game library won't be open until 5pm, but members of the team will be available in the forward area of the Lido Market (near Canaletto) to check in any games you’re lending to the library and take them off your hands or to help you fill out a library card for them to save you time later.

Avoid the crowds in the library during initial opening hours and unload your games!

NOTE: The library will only accept games until 10pm tonight or until shelves are completely full.

Saturday March 7, 2020 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Lido Market Deck 9, Aft

1:00pm EST

Unlock: Tabletop Escape Room Adventure
Are you ready to escape to adventure? The tabletop team hosts the escape-room-in-a-box adventure Unlock! The Island of Dr. Goorse. Teams of up to 6 players will explore a tropical tabletop escape room through puzzles. NO experience? No worries! Don’t have a team? We’ll connect you with a team. Meet your fellow monkeys and escape together! Meetup area is the forward section of the Lido Market (near Canaletto).

Game duration maximum is 60 min

**If you’re thinking of playing this game at this event or checking it out of the library during the week, DOWNLOAD THE APP FOR IOS.

Saturday March 7, 2020 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Lido Market Deck 9, Aft

2:00pm EST

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 7, 2020 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
Crow's Nest ('Ten Forward') Deck 11, Forward

3:00pm EST

Work-Life Analysis
An exercise in personal qualitative data analysis: Gain a better understanding of the job you REALLY want, your needs, and patterns of fulfillment for a happier work-life balance.

Saturday March 7, 2020 3:00pm - 3:30pm EST
Pinnacle Bar Deck 2, Midship

3:00pm EST

Orientation
A basic walkthrough of the main logistics of JoCo Cruise, and we'll answer as many of your questions as we humanly can. Show up when you can, leave when you wish. Recommended for new Sea Monkeys, but open to everyone.

Saturday March 7, 2020 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Mainstage Deck 2, Forward

4:10pm EST

Safety (Lifeboat) Drill
This drill is mandatory for all passengers.

Saturday March 7, 2020 4:10pm - 4:30pm EST
Whole Ship

4:30pm EST

All Helper Meeting
Calling all Helpers! Please meet for an All Hands Meeting in the B.B. King's Lounge immediately after the safety drill. 

Saturday March 7, 2020 4:30pm - 5:00pm EST
B.B. King's Deck 2, Midship

4:30pm EST

"Once More unto the Breach, Dear Friends" Sail Away Reception
Come to the Nieuw Amsterdam's upper decks as we wave goodbye to Real Life for the week. Free champagne and mimosas!

Saturday March 7, 2020 4:30pm - 5:30pm EST
Lido Deck 44174

5:00pm EST

Game Library Grand Opening
It’s the pride of the seas: The JoCo Cruise Board Game Library! The board game library houses the JoCo Cruise permanent collection, combined with titles that your fellow passengers are lending for the week—a literal TON of tabletop board, card, and RPG games.
The board game library is open 24 hours and works on a self-checkout honor system.  
What you’ll find in the library: 
  1. Sign up to play or host a Game Exchange (link to event) game. 
  2. Find your next Favorite: check out the recommendation shelf from fellow players & the tabletop team.
  3. RPGs: We’ve curated a list of grab and go, easy to learn one shots of RPGS of all different genres— some of which don’t require a GM! 
  4. Personal recommendations from a tabletop team member during posted hours.

Saturday March 7, 2020 5:00pm - 5:15pm EST
Upper Main Dining Room Deck 3, Aft

5:00pm EST

Sail Away
So long, suckers!

Saturday March 7, 2020 5:00pm - 5:30pm EST
Whole Ship

5:00pm EST

Room Unavailable
Saturday March 7, 2020 5:00pm - 6:00pm EST
Tasman Room Deck 3, Forward

5:00pm EST

Cardboard Concierge Hours
The Game Library is open 24 hours, and checkouts and check-ins are self serve, but you’ll find a member of the Tabletop Team offering game recommendations based on your interests and preferences during these scheduled hours.

Come to the game library at any time to:
  • Sign up for a Game Exchange Game or request a table to host one.
  • Check out a game/return a game.
  • Drop off a game to lend to the library ( till 10pm Day 1 only)

Saturday March 7, 2020 5:00pm - 10:00pm EST
Upper Main Dining Room Deck 3, Aft

5:30pm EST

Dinner (Red Team)
Saturday March 7, 2020 5:30pm - 7:30pm EST
Main Dining Room (Both Floors) Decks 2 & 3, Aft

5:30pm EST

Main Concert (Gold Team) - “...and a Busy Bowl for the Table” Opening Night Appetizer
Performers/Speakers
avatar for Jonathan Coulton

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 →
avatar for Paul Sabourin

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 →
avatar for Storm DiCostanzo

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 →
avatar for Aimee Mann

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 →
avatar for Jean Grae

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 →
avatar for Molly Lewis

Molly Lewis

¯_(ツ)_/¯
avatar for Jim Boggia

Jim Boggia

and, Paul and Storm
For more than 20 years, Jim Boggia has been winning over fans, critics, contemporaries and luminaries alike with his uncompromising devotion to the sort of winsomely nostalgic, emotionally direct songcraft that’s impervious to age. His sonically intelligent retro-pop manifesto informs... Read More →


Saturday March 7, 2020 5:30pm - 7:30pm EST
Mainstage Deck 2, Forward

6:15pm EST

Room Unavailable
Saturday March 7, 2020 6:15pm - 7:15pm EST
Hudson Room Deck 3, Forward

7:30pm EST

Private Event
Saturday March 7, 2020 7:30pm - 8:15pm EST
Tasman Room Deck 3, Forward

8:00pm EST

Dinner (Gold Team)
Saturday March 7, 2020 8:00pm - 10:00pm EST
Main Dining Room (Both Floors) Decks 2 & 3, Aft

8:00pm EST

Main Concert (Red Team) - “...and a Busy Bowl for the Table” Opening Night Appetizer
Performers/Speakers
avatar for Jonathan Coulton

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 →
avatar for Paul Sabourin

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 →
avatar for Storm DiCostanzo

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 →
avatar for Aimee Mann

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 →
avatar for Jean Grae

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 →
avatar for Molly Lewis

Molly Lewis

¯_(ツ)_/¯
avatar for Jim Boggia

Jim Boggia

and, Paul and Storm
For more than 20 years, Jim Boggia has been winning over fans, critics, contemporaries and luminaries alike with his uncompromising devotion to the sort of winsomely nostalgic, emotionally direct songcraft that’s impervious to age. His sonically intelligent retro-pop manifesto informs... Read More →


Saturday March 7, 2020 8:00pm - 10:00pm EST
Mainstage Deck 2, Forward

8:00pm EST

Video Gaming Grand Opening
Stop by and see what video gaming has to offer this year! World 9 Gaming staff are here all week to help you relive your childhood with games new and old. Come get an introduction to the game library and learn about our scheduled events and meet ups.

Saturday March 7, 2020 8:00pm - Sunday March 8, 2020 3:00am EDT
EXC Deck 11, Forward

9:30pm EST

Nighttime Quiet Zone
The starboard side of the Lido Marketplace will be designated the "quiet side" after 9 pm. No gaming, no meetings, no loud noises, please. Take yer excessive noise over to the port side, please—or to the back deck, where the 24/7 pizza is!

Saturday March 7, 2020 9:30pm - Sunday March 8, 2020 3:00am EDT
Lido Market Deck 9, Aft

10:00pm EST

Sew It Up
Is the button loose on your superhero cape? Did the hem come out of your fancy pants? Need help finishing a tricky costume detail? Or maybe you just want to chat while working on your latest project. Bring your needle and thread and meet some fellow stitchers. Experts to novices welcome.

Saturday March 7, 2020 10:00pm - 11:00pm EST
Crafting Room (Microsoft Studio) Deck 2, Aft

10:00pm EST

New Monkey Karaoke
Get your sing on in B.B. King's Blues Club with this JoCo Cruise tradition. For this intro session, everyone may (and should) attend, but only first-time Sea Monkeys may perform. Come cheer on our New Monkeys!

Saturday March 7, 2020 10:00pm - 11:30pm EST
B.B. King's Deck 2, Midship

10:00pm EST

The Adventure Zone: 2tenanny
Do the names PEPSI LIBERTY, SHOOTS McCRACKIN, HOOTIE & THE NANNIES mean anything to you? No? Huh, fame really is fleeting, I guess. How about the names JUSTIN, TRAVIS, GRIFFIN and CLINT McELROY? Well...come anyway for love, luck and laughter...The ADVENTURE ZONE Way! Oh THAT you know!

Performers/Speakers
avatar for Clint McElroy

Clint McElroy

CLINT McELROY…Has fathered (an estimated) three childrenWas senior class president for Ironton High School Class of ’73 (1973, wise-ass, not 1873)Wrote Green Hornet comic books…for money.Is the most popular teacher at Marshall University because he is an easy A and never takes... Read More →
avatar for Travis McElroy

Travis McElroy

Travis McElroy is a full-time Podcast Host/Producer who works on way more projects than he has time for. He started podcasting in 2010 with the comedy advice show My Brother, My Brother and Me. Since then, he has gone on to co-host The Adventure Zone, Shmanners, The Kind Rewind, Bunker... Read More →


Saturday March 7, 2020 10:00pm - 11:30pm EST
Mainstage Deck 2, Forward

10:30pm EST

Monkey Caching
What is MonkeyCaching?  Cache hosts will "sponsor" a cache outside their room and provide a clue to their room number which will be listed on Twitarr. Clues may be mathematical, fannish, etc., but should be solvable without internet access. The Cache will consist of a standard MonkeyCache bag distributed by Polly Goldman with 3-5 small items initially "seeded" by the sponsor, much like a GeoCache. Hunters must bring their own single small item to start caching. Take one, leave one.  THIS MEETING IS FOR CACHE SPONSORS ONLY; MonkeyCaching will commence shortly after the meeting.  If you want to sponsor a Cache but have not signed up in advance, there will be quite a few extra sponsor kits available. Sponsor kits consist of a MonkeyCache bag that is pretty distinctive, a page of information for MonkeyCache hunters that will hang on the outside of the bag, and a magnetic hook.


Saturday March 7, 2020 10:30pm - 11:00pm EST
Pinnacle Bar Deck 2, Midship

10:30pm EST

Blood on the Clocktower
Blood on the Clocktower is a social deduction game that you don’t get knocked out of. This game is not yet available at time of submission and I have a pre-release copy to bring and run games of.

(limited to nine participants)

Saturday March 7, 2020 10:30pm - 11:30pm EST
Tasman Room Deck 3, Forward

10:30pm EST

Comedy Monkeys
Add some extra funny to your day with stand up comedy performances from fellow Sea Monkeys. Our cadre of experienced comics will bookend open mic Monkeys. So if you always wanted to give stand up a shot get together your best 3-5 minutes and sign up at the info desk! Not convinced? Okay fine, there will be nerdy door prizes aplenty.

Saturday March 7, 2020 10:30pm - 11:30pm EST
Explorer's Lounge Stage Deck 2, Aft

10:30pm EST

Bar Crawl
Four drinks, four bars (Crow's Nest Bar, Lido Pool Bar, Ocean Bar and Billboard Onboard), lots of people making friends. Hop, hop, hop, hop! Sign up via any bartender or bar server, or at the ship's Guest Services Desk. (This event is run by the ship's staff and costs a $22 surcharge plus bar service charges, which will be charged to your onboard account)

Saturday March 7, 2020 10:30pm - 11:45pm EST
Crow's Nest ('Ten Forward') Deck 11, Forward

10:30pm EST

Geology of the Caribbean
Dr. Dana L. Pertermann, geologist, will take you through the basics of the geology of the area we are sailing to! Please come with questions! (45 minute talk followed by Q&A)

Saturday March 7, 2020 10:30pm - 11:45pm EST
Holodeck (Crow's Nest Presentation Area) Deck 11, Forward

10:30pm EST

Escape Room: An Epic Quest
Solve puzzles, petition mythical creatures, find magic relics, and perform a ritual to save the world! A tech-enhanced portable "escape room" for groups of up to 8. Advance sign-up recommended. (sheet posted in area)

NOTE: This is the same room from JoCo 2019. Please do not spoil it!

Saturday March 7, 2020 10:30pm - Sunday March 8, 2020 12:00am EST
Half Moon/Stuyvesant Room Deck 3, Forward

10:30pm EST

Polymonkey Meetup & Mixer
Welcome all polyam and ethically non-monogamous SeaMonkeys to your annual Polymonkey meetup and mixer! Come chat with other ethically non-monogamous folks about gcal, compersion, and whatever strikes your fancy.

Saturday March 7, 2020 10:30pm - Sunday March 8, 2020 12:00am EST
Ocean Bar Deck 3, Midship

11:30pm EST

Cats Too: The Mewsikhull
This is the story of the other cats that were not in Cats. In Cats 2. Too.

A half improv Mewsikhull. Hull. Boat. Get it. They're on a boat.

Performers/Speakers
avatar for Jean Grae

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 →


Saturday March 7, 2020 11:30pm - Sunday March 8, 2020 12:30am EST
Mainstage Deck 2, Forward

11:30pm EST

New Monkey Dance Party w/Riz Rollins
Riz spins tunes for everyone, but we especially encourage our first-time Sea Monkeys to come and let your metaphorical (and/or actual) hair down and dance the night away!

Performers/Speakers
avatar for Riz Rollins

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 →


Saturday March 7, 2020 11:30pm - Sunday March 8, 2020 1:30am EST
B.B. King's Deck 2, Midship
 
Sunday, March 8
 

1:59am EST

Set your clock forward to 3 am!
Sunday March 8, 2020 1:59am - 1:59am EST
TBA

7:00am EDT

Theme: Heroes Day
Sunday March 8, 2020 7:00am - Monday March 9, 2020 12:00am EDT
Whole Ship

8:00am EDT

Daytime Quiet Zone
No gaming, no meetings, no loud noises before 3 pm, please! (There may be some sound bleed from the console gaming area, coffee bar and/or events in the Holodeck; but it's a large enough space that it should accommodate everyone's needs.)

Sunday March 8, 2020 8:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Crow's Nest ('Ten Forward') Deck 11, Forward

9:00am EDT

Build-A-Korok
Make your own Korok plushie! Pick a face, sew together and stuff a body, and sew on the face to complete the Korok. All sewing can be done by hand.

Sunday March 8, 2020 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Crafting Room (Microsoft Studio) Deck 2, Aft

9:30am EDT

The ASMoRning Show, with Cap'n Smoothington J. Whispers
Start your mornings with a squishy excursion into seas of tranquility aboard the good ship autonomous sensory meridian response with your host, Cap'n Smoothington J. Whispers (a.k.a. Matt Fraction). Toot toot! Don’t worry, those toots are very quiet and also are the sounds of paper being cut slowly.

Performers/Speakers
avatar for Matt Fraction

Matt Fraction

Pretty laid back, really.
MATT FRACTION writes comic books out in the woods and lives with his wife, writer Kelly Sue DeConnick, his two children, two dogs, a bearded dragon, and a yard full of coyotes and crows. Surely there’s a metaphor there.


Sunday March 8, 2020 9:30am - 9:45am EDT
B.B. King's Deck 2, Midship

9:45am EDT

Friends of Bill W.
Sunday March 8, 2020 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Half Moon/Stuyvesant Room Deck 3, Forward

10:00am EDT

Info Desk Hours
If you need information, well heck we have information!
Come here for any JoCo Cruise-related questions or issues you may have.
If you have questions or problems relating to the ship— your cabin, billing, etc —
please go to the ship’s Guest Services Desk, located on the opposite side of the Atrium on Deck 1.

Sunday March 8, 2020 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Atrium Deck 1, Midship

10:00am EDT

Video Game Librarian Hours
World 9 Gaming staff are on hand to assist in browsing the video game library. Outside these hours a limited number of consoles will still be available.

Sunday March 8, 2020 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
EXC Deck 11, Forward

11:30am EDT

Cat Game Round-up!
Join the tabletop team as they herd up the game libraries vast array of cat games. We'll teach games like Action Cats!, Exploding Kittens, Catlantis, and meeeooowre! Most games are light rules and big fun.

Sunday March 8, 2020 11:30am - 1:00pm EDT
Upper Main Dining Room Deck 3, Aft

11:30am EDT

Learn to Play: Anomia
Sunday March 8, 2020 11:30am - 1:00pm EDT
Upper Main Dining Room Deck 3, Aft

11:30am EDT

Learn to Play: Disney Villainous
Sunday March 8, 2020 11:30am - 1:00pm EDT
Upper Main Dining Room Deck 3, Aft

11:30am EDT

Learn to Play: Illimat
Sunday March 8, 2020 11:30am - 1:00pm EDT
Upper Main Dining Room Deck 3, Aft

12:00pm EDT

Bruise Cruise: The Board Game
Bruise Cruise is a 2-4 player board game that began as an idea on JoCo 2019. The Cruise part: you sail around the Caribbean visiting various ports with your fleet of ships. The Bruise part: there are torpedoes, missiles, and chaotic brawls between passengers. See bruisecruisegame.com for details.

Sunday March 8, 2020 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Half Moon/Stuyvesant Room Deck 3, Forward

1:00pm EDT

Office Hours - John Scalzi
Performers/Speakers
avatar for John Scalzi

John Scalzi

Author,
I enjoy pie.


Sunday March 8, 2020 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Pinnacle Bar Deck 2, Midship

1:00pm EDT

Office Hours - Martha Wells
Performers/Speakers
avatar for Martha Wells

Martha Wells

Martha Wells writes SF/F, including The Murderbot Diaries and The Books of the Raksura series. She has won a Nebula Award, two Hugo Awards, two Locus Awards, and her work has appeared on the Philip K. Dick Award ballot, the USA Today and the New York Times Bestseller Lists.


Sunday March 8, 2020 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Pinnacle Bar Deck 2, Midship

1:30pm EDT

Party Game Social Hour
Wash off the beach, grab a snack and meet the tabletop team mid deck lido poolside for some light rules, big fun social games. We’ll help you get started with games and make introductions to new players less awkward!
Games we’re planning to play & teach this time: Just One, Dude, Happy Salmon, On a Scale of One to T-Rex, Anomia, Spot It

Sunday March 8, 2020 1:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
Ocean Bar Deck 3, Midship

1:30pm EDT

Ticket to Ride
Sunday March 8, 2020 1:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
Upper Main Dining Room Deck 3, Aft

2:30pm EDT

Lounging by the Pool with DJ Riz
Performers/Speakers
avatar for Riz Rollins

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 8, 2020 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Lido Pool Area Deck 9, Midship

2:30pm EDT

Painting with Colored Pencils
Use colored pencils, water and paint brushes to create picture postcard beautiful scenes. All material supplied. This class is geared for people 12 and up. We will be making a larger format pieces (8x10). Teacher will be available after class for further instruction if needed.

Sunday March 8, 2020 2:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Crafting Room (Microsoft Studio) Deck 2, Aft

3:00pm EDT

Lock Picking 101
Ever wanted to learn about locks? How they work? How to open them without a key? This is the shadow event for you. All welcome, beginners especially so, but we cater to all skillsets. All needed supplies provided, but you may bring your own picks if you have them.

Spots are strictly limited due to supplies, so get in early.

Sunday March 8, 2020 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Half Moon/Stuyvesant Room Deck 3, Forward

3:00pm EDT

Cardboard Concierge Hours
The Game Library is open 24 hours, and checkouts and check-ins are self serve, but you’ll find a member of the Tabletop Team offering game recommendations based on your interests and preferences during these scheduled hours.

Sunday March 8, 2020 3:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Upper Main Dining Room Deck 3, Aft

4:00pm EDT

Paper Bag Theater (Improv Icebreaker)
Participate or just watch, your choice. Bring an item to deposit in one of the bags. Each bag will have 3-5 items which your team must use in their short skit. Don't worry about bringing a team, we will assign them if you need one. This is a silly way to meet some of your fellow sea monkeys. Items will be returned at the end of the event. Please keep your items family friendly!

Sunday March 8, 2020 4:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Explorer's Lounge Stage Deck 2, Aft

4:00pm EDT

Billboard Onboard Happy Hour
Happy hour! Your second drink is only $2!

Sunday March 8, 2020 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Billboard Onboard Deck 2, Forward

4:00pm EDT

Ocean Bar Happy Hour
Happy hour! Your second drink is only $2!

Sunday March 8, 2020 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Ocean Bar Deck 3, Midship

4:00pm EDT

Twitt-arr Help Desk
Your friendly Twitt-arr Team will be available in the Atrium to help you troubleshoot!

Sunday March 8, 2020 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Atrium Deck 1, Midship

4:00pm EDT

Too-Young-for-Club-HAL Roll Call
Get in touch with other kids under 3. Time to exchange contact info and play! Accompanying parents, grandparents, babysitters, and other care givers welcome! Feel free to bring toys to share!

Sunday March 8, 2020 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Hudson Room Deck 3, Forward

4:00pm EDT

WANG WANG!
Join your fellow seamonkeys in the ceremony of drinking WANG WANGS, shouting WANG WANGs, singing WANG WANGs and other WANG WANG related shenanigans. WANG WANG!

Sunday March 8, 2020 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Ocean Bar Deck 3, Midship

5:00pm EDT

Room Unavailable
Sunday March 8, 2020 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Tasman Room Deck 3, Forward

5:00pm EDT

Dinner (Red Team)
Sunday March 8, 2020 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Main Dining Room (Both Floors) Decks 2 & 3, Aft

5:00pm EDT

Main Concert (Gold Team) - Joyelle Nicole Johnson; Myq Kaplan; My Brother, My Brother and Me
Performers/Speakers
avatar for Travis McElroy

Travis McElroy

Travis McElroy is a full-time Podcast Host/Producer who works on way more projects than he has time for. He started podcasting in 2010 with the comedy advice show My Brother, My Brother and Me. Since then, he has gone on to co-host The Adventure Zone, Shmanners, The Kind Rewind, Bunker... Read More →


Sunday March 8, 2020 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mainstage Deck 2, Forward

6:15pm EDT

Room Unavailable
Sunday March 8, 2020 6:15pm - 7:15pm EDT
Hudson Room Deck 3, Forward

7:00pm EDT

Private Event
Sunday March 8, 2020 7:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Tasman Room Deck 3, Forward

7:30pm EDT

Dinner (Gold Team)
Sunday March 8, 2020 7:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
Main Dining Room (Both Floors) Decks 2 & 3, Aft

7:30pm EDT

Main Concert (Red Team) - Joyelle Nicole Johnson; Myq Kaplan; My Brother, My Brother and Me
Performers/Speakers
avatar for Travis McElroy

Travis McElroy

Travis McElroy is a full-time Podcast Host/Producer who works on way more projects than he has time for. He started podcasting in 2010 with the comedy advice show My Brother, My Brother and Me. Since then, he has gone on to co-host The Adventure Zone, Shmanners, The Kind Rewind, Bunker... Read More →


Sunday March 8, 2020 7:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
Mainstage Deck 2, Forward

8:00pm EDT

Video Game Librarian Hours
World 9 Gaming staff are on hand to assist in browsing the video game library. Outside these hours a limited number of consoles will still be available.

Sunday March 8, 2020 8:00pm - Monday March 9, 2020 2:00am EDT
EXC Deck 11, Forward

9:30pm EDT

Sea Monkey Karaoke
Get your sing on in B.B. King's Blues Club with this JoCo Cruise tradition.

Sunday March 8, 2020 9:30pm - 11:30pm EDT
B.B. King's Deck 2, Midship

9:30pm EDT

Nighttime Quiet Zone
The starboard side of the Lido Marketplace will be designated the "quiet side" after 9 pm. No gaming, no meetings, no loud noises, please. Take yer excessive noise over to the port side, please—or to the back deck, where the 24/7 pizza is!

Sunday March 8, 2020 9:30pm - Monday March 9, 2020 3:00am EDT
Lido Market Deck 9, Aft

9:45pm EDT

Journey To Modelland: A Live Reading
A live reading of Modelland, the Tyra Banks penned novel.

We will read choice excepts from this fever dream piece of writing. If you like yelling WTF and laugh crying, this event is for you.

Performers/Speakers
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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 →
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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 8, 2020 9:45pm - 10:45pm EDT
Tasman Room Deck 3, Forward

9:45pm EDT

Henna on The Sea
What can be more fitting for a tropical getaway than having a beautiful long-lasting henna tattoo to adorn you? A few henna artist and I will happily chat you up while painting you. Interested in the process, materials, or just want to give it a go yourself? Well, there will be a short information session where we can answer your questions and give you a few tips and tricks. Come join us for fun, expression, and laughter while meeting new friends.

Sunday March 8, 2020 9:45pm - 10:45pm EDT
Crafting Room (Microsoft Studio) Deck 2, Aft

10:00pm EDT

Egyptian Hieroglyphs
Learn a bit about the mysterious alphabets used by ancient Egyptians. Then try your hand at writing a few words in Egyptian hieroglyphs, including things like your name, pretensions towards being pharaoh, and some other choice phrases.

Sunday March 8, 2020 10:00pm - 10:30pm EDT
Half Moon/Stuyvesant Room Deck 3, Forward

10:00pm EDT

Omnibus
Twice a week, Ken Jennings and John Roderick add a new entry to the OMNIBUS, an encyclopedic reference work of strange-but-true stories that they are compiling as a time capsule for future generations.

Performers/Speakers

Sunday March 8, 2020 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Mainstage Deck 2, Forward

10:00pm EDT

BDSeaMonkey Munch
A munch is an opportunity for adults with an interest in kink to get together and talk and meet one another in a no-pressure social situation. If you're such an individual, or interested, we'd love to meet with you!

Sunday March 8, 2020 10:00pm - 11:30pm EDT
Ocean Bar Deck 3, Midship

10:00pm EDT

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Guide/Service Dogs
Hey, there's a dog on the ship! How'd she get here? Why can't I pet her? What are service dogs, anyway? Rachel and Marleigh (and Echo) will explain the exciting life and training of guide dogs, talk about their adventures, and highlight how service dogs can change lives (and not just by drooling on the mousepad while I type this; thanks, Echo). Want to raise guide dog puppies? Marleigh can tell you all about Merry and Ryan, the puppies she's raised, and how that process works - plus we can hook you up. Fans of Salem, Poodle of Destiny (from JCC6) will also get an update as to his whereabouts!

Sunday March 8, 2020 10:00pm - 11:30pm EDT
Explorer's Lounge Stage Deck 2, Aft

10:00pm EDT

Fans of The Librarians
A meet-up for those in love with The Librarians (either the movies or the TV show). This will be a great way to share Tumblr accounts, fan art, stories, and gossip about the fandom!

Sunday March 8, 2020 10:00pm - 11:30pm EDT
Pinnacle Bar Deck 2, Midship

10:00pm EDT

Trail of Lightning Book Club
Join other Sea Monkeys for a book club-style discussion of Trail of Lightning by Rebecca Roanhorse.

Sunday March 8, 2020 10:00pm - 11:30pm EDT
Holodeck (Crow's Nest Presentation Area) Deck 11, Forward

10:00pm EDT

Rock Band 2 Guitar Battle
Let's kick off the week on a high "note", with head-to-head guitar battles! This will be a single-elimination tournament bracket, and matches will consist of only one song, to be played at whichever potentially mismatched difficulty levels each player believes will get them the best score. All songs will be chosen at random or by the tournament organizers from a select list.

Sunday March 8, 2020 10:00pm - Monday March 9, 2020 12:00am EDT
EXC Deck 11, Forward

10:00pm EDT

Geek Out! Team Trivia Tournament (SPONSORED EVENT)
Join game designer Elisa Teague for the 3rd annual special auction-style team tournament of Geek Out!
Come in teams of 3-4 (or we will put you with a team) and get ready to strut your geeky knowledge as you bid to list as many things of a given topic (say, JoCo song titles?) as you can! The winning team takes home prizes (games, trophy badges, and more!) and bragging rights as the 2020 JoCo Geek Out! Team Tournament Champions!

Sunday March 8, 2020 10:00pm - Monday March 9, 2020 12:00am EDT
Crow's Nest ('Ten Forward') Deck 11, Forward

10:00pm EDT

JoustMania!
Come play a digitally enhanced, music based, party game. It is like Tag, with music, and motion controllers.
Try to jostle other people's controllers while protecting your own. The tempo of the music sets the sensitivity of the controllers. (Please Note: While civility and good sportsmanship are enforced, this is a contact event.)

Sunday March 8, 2020 10:00pm - Monday March 9, 2020 12:00am EDT
Hudson Room Deck 3, Forward

10:30pm EDT

Late Night Party & Social Deduction Games
Lets Party! Join in to play Party Games (like Wavelength, Throw Throw Burrito, and Telestrations) and social deduction games (Like Coup, Werewolf, and Love Letter). The Tabletop team will help with rules if you get stuck and make introductions to new players less awkward.

Some of the games we’re planning to play this time: Monikers, Werewolf, Cards Against Humanity, Camel Cup, Telestrations, Code Names, Wavelength, Smack Talk Showdown, Coup, Love Letter

Sunday March 8, 2020 10:30pm - Monday March 9, 2020 12:00am EDT
Upper Main Dining Room Deck 3, Aft

10:30pm EDT

Learn to Play: Anomia & Anomia X
Andrew Innes, the creator of Anomia, will be on hand to introduce you to the fast-paced, brain bending fun that is Anomia. He'll bring multiple versions of the game, including Anomia (general knowledge), Anomia X (general knowledge of the adult variety) and some new decks that he is currently play-testing (including 2 decks made specifically about the JoCo cruise).

Please Note: Anomia X contains adult content.

Sunday March 8, 2020 10:30pm - Monday March 9, 2020 12:00am EDT
Upper Main Dining Room Deck 3, Aft

10:30pm EDT

Lets Play: The Adventure Zone Bureau of Balance Game
Last year this game was just an idea Twogether Studios & The McElroys discussed in a meeting on the ship; this year it’s almost a reality. Come and play a prototype of The Adventure Zone: Bureau of Balance game.

The game is a cooperative storytelling card game for 2-5 players where you play a team of reclaimers on dangerous missions against nefarious villains. No GM or deep knowledge of The Adventure Zone is needed- just a willingness to tell stories, work as a team, and have fun. Designers Keith and Jenn will be on hand to teach the game and maybe even share some sneak peeks of more Content™.

Sunday March 8, 2020 10:30pm - Monday March 9, 2020 12:00am EDT
Upper Main Dining Room Deck 3, Aft

10:30pm EDT

Teen Tabletop Game Hangout
If you’re 13+ up and on board this is a chance to meet folks your own age while playing some games.
Members of the Tabletop team will be there to help teach games. Meetup area is the forward section of the Lido Market (near Canaletto).
Games we’re planning to play & teach: Just One,The Mind, Throw Throw Burrito, Happy Salmon

Sunday March 8, 2020 10:30pm - Monday March 9, 2020 12:00am EDT
Lido Market Deck 9, Aft

11:00pm EDT

Yell At The Moon
If you yearn to just scream and scream and scream then this is the event for you! Bring all of your pent up hollering and vent it to the unfeeling moon! We'll gather in the Sea View Pool area then head up the stairs so that we don't startle the unsuspecting. 

Sunday March 8, 2020 11:00pm - 11:15pm EDT
Sea View Pool Area Deck 9, Aft

11:00pm EDT

Blood on the Clocktower
Blood on the Clocktower is a social deduction game that you don’t get knocked out of. This game is not yet available at time of submission and I have a pre-release copy to bring and run games of.

(limited to nine participants)

Sunday March 8, 2020 11:00pm - Monday March 9, 2020 12:00am EDT
Tasman Room Deck 3, Forward

11:00pm EDT

Sew It Up
Is the button loose on your superhero cape? Did the hem come out of your fancy pants? Need help finishing a tricky costume detail? Or maybe you just want to chat while working on your latest project. Bring your needle and thread and meet some fellow stitchers. Experts to novices welcome.

Sunday March 8, 2020 11:00pm - Monday March 9, 2020 12:00am EDT
Crafting Room (Microsoft Studio) Deck 2, Aft

11:00pm EDT

Star-gazing
Look at stars! Also, possibly planets, meteors, and definitely the Moon, which will be near full. I will talk about science and mythology, and welcome any other amateur (or professional) astronomers to join and answer questions. Deck lights will be turned off and people will have red flashlights to preserve night vision; please do not use phone flashlights.

Sunday March 8, 2020 11:00pm - Monday March 9, 2020 12:00am EDT
Observation Deck Deck 12, Forward

11:00pm EDT

Call of Cthulhu: Spring Break at the Lodge
In the spring of 1951, a group of college students decide to visit a family lodge for a restful spring break. Crisp, cool mountain air, sunshine, quiet, hiking, and hunting -- just what they need for a vacation from their studies.

Call of Cthulhu is a horror-themed roleplaying system. Character sheets and dice will be provided, and while the system mechanics are easy to teach, a prior knowledge of roleplaying would be helpful.

(limited to five players; The attached image shows the area where this event will meet.)


Sunday March 8, 2020 11:00pm - Monday March 9, 2020 2:00am EDT
Lower Main Dining Room Deck 2, Aft

11:30pm EDT

Stacey Jambles: Ace Detective with No Short Term Memory
An audience interactive, old school detective “radio” show. Join Stacey on her journey to solve a crime, and join Stacey on her journey...to solve a crime.

Performers/Speakers
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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 8, 2020 11:30pm - Monday March 9, 2020 12:30am EDT
Mainstage Deck 2, Forward

11:45pm EDT

Release the Bats, Episode 3
Wherein we attempt to spin goth/industrial tracks for Spoopy and Stompy Seamonkeys! Dress up, dress down -- you do you.

Sunday March 8, 2020 11:45pm - Monday March 9, 2020 2:15am EDT
B.B. King's Deck 2, Midship
 
Monday, March 9
 

1:00am EDT

Blueish Jam & Musician Meetup
The late-night jam is back! Bring your instruments &/ singing voices, and meet fellow musicians. Pros & novices, MCs & high-level telekinetics, curious onlookers, all are welcome! Lead some songs -- blues, bluegrass, beyond -- or just play along. Hosted by Sleevs of the Gangstagrass crew. Additional open jams will be created during the cruise; drop by stateroom 4131 throughout the week to see what's popping.

Monday March 9, 2020 1:00am - 2:00am EDT
Ocean Bar Deck 3, Midship

7:00am EDT

Theme: Cosplay Day
We have a bunch of terrifically talented cosplayers every year, and today is your day to really pull out all the stops. Sky's the limit; show off your best!

Monday March 9, 2020 7:00am - Tuesday March 10, 2020 12:00am EDT
Whole Ship

8:00am EDT

Daytime Quiet Zone
No gaming, no meetings, no loud noises before 3 pm, please! (There may be some sound bleed from the console gaming area, coffee bar and/or events in the Holodeck; but it's a large enough space that it should accommodate everyone's needs.)

Monday March 9, 2020 8:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Crow's Nest ('Ten Forward') Deck 11, Forward

8:30am EDT

Morning Mindfulness
Start your day with quiet mindfulness. We'll gather for guided meditation, a thoughtful reading, and brief sharing. Pajamas and bedhead are welcome!

Monday March 9, 2020 8:30am - 9:00am EDT
Tasman Room Deck 3, Forward

9:00am EDT

Ukulele Melee
Meeting for poolside tunes & fellowship.

All skill levels (& instruments) welcome, no skill (or instruments) required!

Performers/Speakers
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Molly Lewis

¯_(ツ)_/¯


Monday March 9, 2020 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Sea View Pool Area Deck 9, Aft

9:00am EDT

Games for Families with Smol Sea Monkeys
Show up and start playing! The tabletop team will be setting up a variety of tabletop games suitable for families with kids from ages 4-8 and give you quick pointers to get you started and make your way around the selection. Parent/Guardian must be present and participating with children during this event.
Warning: Choking Hazard:These games are not suitable for those 3 & under. 
Games we’re planning to play this time: Heads Talk, Tails Walk; Hop, Hop, Hop; Who Took My Eggs; Potato Pirates; Animal Upon Animal; Moustache Mash; Rhino

Monday March 9, 2020 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Upper Main Dining Room Deck 3, Aft

9:00am EDT

Trans Family Breakfast
Do you like food? Do you like food in the morning? Do you identify as trans, transgender, genderqueer, non-binary, gender non-conforming, or similar? Or are you an ally of such individuals? If yes, then come get breakfast with like minded folks!

Monday March 9, 2020 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Lower Main Dining Room Deck 2, Aft

9:00am EDT

Playing with Clay
Come explore your artistic side in this basic sculpting class where sea monkeys can learn some simple techniques and make a unique magnet. Participants have access to polymer clay, tools, molds and an instructor with 25+ years experience. Sculpts will be heat cured on the boat and available for pick up before the end of the cruise. Children welcome but under 12 must bring an adult.

Monday March 9, 2020 9:00am - 11:30am EDT
Crafting Room (Microsoft Studio) Deck 2, Aft

9:00am EDT

Game Exchange: RPG/Story Games
New for 2020: It’s the RPG/Story Game Exchange!
What is it?
Sea Monkeys sign up to HOST a game and get assigned a table by the tabletop team. When we get on board, Sea Monkeys review the game descriptions and sign up to play.
What we learned with our 2019 RPG mega event was that there’s a TON of Sea Monkeys who want to play all types of RPGs, not just D&D. They’ll show up in droves if there is clear, consistent information about the game they are signing up for and designated time on the schedule.
Hosts: this is an opportunity to run an RPG or Story Game that you want to play. It can even be a GMless story game that you really want to try. Need some ideas? The tabletop team have put together a small collection of games in a variety of RPG/Story Game styles, and there will be a raffle for game hosts who participate. More information and host sign up forms here.

Players: This is a chance to play a game you love but with new people or to try something entirely new. Sign ups start on the ship when the game library opens.

Monday March 9, 2020 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Upper Main Dining Room Deck 3, Aft

9:30am EDT

The ASMoRning Show, with Cap'n Smoothington J. Whispers
Start your mornings with a squishy excursion into seas of tranquility aboard the good ship autonomous sensory meridian response with your host, Cap'n Smoothington J. Whispers (a.k.a. Matt Fraction). Toot toot! Don’t worry, those toots are very quiet and also are the sounds of paper being cut slowly.

Performers/Speakers
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Matt Fraction

Pretty laid back, really.
MATT FRACTION writes comic books out in the woods and lives with his wife, writer Kelly Sue DeConnick, his two children, two dogs, a bearded dragon, and a yard full of coyotes and crows. Surely there’s a metaphor there.


Monday March 9, 2020 9:30am - 9:45am EDT
B.B. King's Deck 2, Midship

9:45am EDT

Friends of Bill W.
Monday March 9, 2020 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Half Moon/Stuyvesant Room Deck 3, Forward

10:00am EDT

Manga Meetup
Learn the basics of Japanese comics (manga), get recommendations for where to start, and talk about your favorites if you're already a manga fan.

Monday March 9, 2020 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Tasman Room Deck 3, Forward

10:00am EDT

Twitt-arr Help Desk
Your friendly Twitt-arr Team will be available in the Atrium to help you troubleshoot!

Monday March 9, 2020 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Atrium Deck 1, Midship

10:00am EDT

Reading - John Scalzi
Performers/Speakers
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John Scalzi

Author,
I enjoy pie.


Monday March 9, 2020 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Mainstage Deck 2, Forward

10:00am EDT

Acroyoga Jam and Introductory Class
This will be a brief (45 minute) introduction to Acroyoga followed by some open practice time. Acroyoga is a the skill of balancing people on other people and moving through fun and interesting shapes. What's that you say? Balancing on top of a person on a swaying boat is a ridiculous idea? Why yes, yes it is.

Monday March 9, 2020 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Hudson Room Deck 3, Forward

10:00am EDT

Swing Dance Lesson and Dance Party!
Come swing out with Kira and Erik!
We'll lead a 45 minute beginning swing dance/lindy hop lesson, followed by 45 minutes of social dancing with nerd-adjacent swing music. Feel free to bring your own music to share.
No partner or experience necessary. Wear comfortable, closed shoes.

Monday March 9, 2020 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
B.B. King's Deck 2, Midship

10:00am EDT

Game Exchange: Board/Cardgames
New for 2020: It’s the Board/Card Game Exchange!
What is it? 
Sea Monkeys sign up to HOST a tabletop/card game and get assigned a table by the tabletop team. When we get on board, Sea Monkeys review the game descriptions and sign up to play.
We know that Sea Monkeys love all kinds of games, from classic card games to complex Eurogames. This is an opportunity to host a game and find people to play with.
Hosts: this is an opportunity to host a game that you want to play. It can be a game from the library or a game you’ve brought from home. There will be a raffle for game hosts who participate. Click here to sign up.
Players: This is a chance to play a game you love, like, or have never heard of but want to try. Sign ups start on the boat when the game library opens.

Monday March 9, 2020 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Upper Main Dining Room Deck 3, Aft

10:00am EDT

Classic Tetris Tournament
Remember in 1989 when Tetris was going to take over the world? They even made a POLICE ACADEMY movie about it (Police Academy: Mission to Moscow if you don't believe me!) Anyhow, Tetris is one of the world's most recognizable games, and now is your chance to prove you are the Best Tetris Playing Seamonkey! Come find a Tetris ref during event hours, and play to get high score*! Top 4 players will face off head to head in a short Winner Take All tournament match! *Tiebreakers will be to compare highest score achieved, then 2nd highest score achieved between players, so on until one player has a higher score.

Monday March 9, 2020 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
EXC Deck 11, Forward

10:00am EDT

Info Desk Hours
If you need information, well heck we have information!
Come here for any JoCo Cruise-related questions or issues you may have.
If you have questions or problems relating to the ship— your cabin, billing, etc —
please go to the ship’s Guest Services Desk, located on the opposite side of the Atrium on Deck 1.

Monday March 9, 2020 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Atrium Deck 1, Midship

10:00am EDT

Video Game Librarian Hours
World 9 Gaming staff are on hand to assist in browsing the video game library. Outside these hours a limited number of consoles will still be available.

Monday March 9, 2020 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
EXC Deck 11, Forward

10:00am EDT

Cardboard Concierge Hours
The Game Library is open 24 hours, and checkouts and check-ins are self serve, but you’ll find a member of the Tabletop Team offering game recommendations based on your interests and preferences during these scheduled hours.

Monday March 9, 2020 10:00am - 11:00pm EDT
Upper Main Dining Room Deck 3, Aft

10:30am EDT

Songwriting through the Eyes of Performance
A great song does not by itself get heard. It needs to be performed so that a producer, publisher, record exec, and most importantly your fans can be part of it’s full impact. It’s a “collision course” Vance offers where performance and songwriting are inextricably intertwined  entities. Here’s your chance to pick up and hone some skills that will make your song and it’s presentation shine. Everything from keeping time, arrangement of the song, what key, “getting the guitar out of the way”, the cliché police, posture, vocal stuff, even how to approach the stage and plug in the guitar will be examined on the mike in a safe and supportive “open mike-ish” atmosphere.

Performers/Speakers

Monday March 9, 2020 10:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Explorer's Lounge Stage Deck 2, Aft

11:00am EDT

Bridging Science & Religion Conversations with Sci-Fi
Curious how to talk with Christian friends & family about science? Ever wondered about the Bible yourself but wished people discussed it in terms of molecular biology and X-Men comics? In "Faith across the Multiverse" Andy Walsh illustrates how the language & concepts of science expressed in sci-fi stories can add to religious conversations rather than taking something away. All are welcome.

Monday March 9, 2020 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Holodeck (Crow's Nest Presentation Area) Deck 11, Forward

11:00am EDT

Rachel's Poetry Corner
Poetry enthusiasts are welcome to join Rachel as she shares some of her favorite poems and poets. Participants are encouraged to bring their own poetry writing to share with the group as they see fit.

Performers/Speakers

Monday March 9, 2020 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Tasman Room Deck 3, Forward

11:00am EDT

Reading - Emily Flake
Performers/Speakers

Monday March 9, 2020 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Mainstage Deck 2, Forward

11:00am EDT

Comedians on Boats Getting Brunch
Are you a comedy performer, writer, or just a fan? Come hang out by the Dive-In and we'll talk shop!

Monday March 9, 2020 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Lido Pool Area Deck 9, Midship

11:00am EDT

Maker's Exchange
An on-boat opportunity for people who make things to show off the things they make and trade goodies with other creators of all types! This is the time for people who previously signed up for the Maker's Exchange 2020 to come and exchange the goodies they've created.

Monday March 9, 2020 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Ocean Bar Deck 3, Midship

11:00am EDT

Sea Monkey Fantasy Football Meetup
This is a chance for the participants of the Sea Monkey Fantasy Football League to put a face to a team name (or refresh memories as to who owns which team). We also welcome anyone who might be interested in joining our league next year as well as anyone who enjoys fantasy football in general.

Monday March 9, 2020 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Pinnacle Bar Deck 2, Midship

11:00am EDT

Learn To Play: Magic The Gathering
Ever wanted to learn one of the world's most popular trading card games? Here’s your chance! No cards or experience necessary--we'll have free intro decks and a crew of expert coaches to get you started on your Magic journey.

Monday March 9, 2020 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Upper Main Dining Room Deck 3, Aft

11:00am EDT

Bruise Cruise: The Board Game
Bruise Cruise is a 2-4 player board game that began as an idea on JoCo 2019. The Cruise part: you sail around the Caribbean visiting various ports with your fleet of ships. The Bruise part: there are torpedoes, missiles, and chaotic brawls between passengers. See bruisecruisegame.com for details.

Monday March 9, 2020 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Half Moon/Stuyvesant Room Deck 3, Forward

11:30am EDT

Calligraphy
Learn the fundamentals of broad edge calligraphy, what it is and how to do it. We will be practicing basic strokes and learning basic hand as well as talking about best practices and future learning materials for further learning.

Monday March 9, 2020 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Crafting Room (Microsoft Studio) Deck 2, Aft

11:30am EDT

Jim Boggia Tunes Your Ukulele
Jim Boggia is very well known for several things: his strong ukulele skills, and his fine ear. So much so that, on JoCo Cruise at least, small degrees of sharpness and flatness are measured in "Boggias." This morning, Jim Boggia will sit on the Sea View Pool deck and turn his finely-honed tuning ability upon your ukulele—or any other stringed instrument* you bring him—until it is tuned to a degree of perfection usually reserved for the finest Stradavariuses.

[Note from Paul: I'm really hoping someone brings him a harp or a full-size grand piano.]

Performers/Speakers
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Jim Boggia

and, Paul and Storm
For more than 20 years, Jim Boggia has been winning over fans, critics, contemporaries and luminaries alike with his uncompromising devotion to the sort of winsomely nostalgic, emotionally direct songcraft that’s impervious to age. His sonically intelligent retro-pop manifesto informs... Read More →


Monday March 9, 2020 11:30am - 1:00pm EDT
Sea View Pool Area Deck 9, Aft

11:30am EDT

Exits are Out: Escape Station
A live-action text adventure game where the players take turns giving commands to the interpreter. Can you escape the doomed space station using your wits and a pile of strange items?

(limited to eight participants)

Monday March 9, 2020 11:30am - 1:30pm EDT
Shadow Cabin (#4011) Deck 4, Forward

11:30am EDT

Star Trek: Horror at Sarkis V
Star Trek: TOS roleplaying using the Fate Core system. Players assume the roles of junior officers aboard a Federation destroyer. Content warnings: Sci-fi violence, death, Lovecraftian horror.

(limited to five players; table 141, highlighted in attached image)


Monday March 9, 2020 11:30am - 2:30pm EDT
Lower Main Dining Room Deck 2, Aft

11:45am EDT

Sea Creatures of the Caribbean
Lill will show pictures of and share fun facts about commonly encountered creatures when snorkeling or diving. It will make you underwater experience much more interesting.

Monday March 9, 2020 11:45am - 12:45pm EDT
Holodeck (Crow's Nest Presentation Area) Deck 11, Forward

11:45am EDT

JoustMania! - Kids Edition
For this session kids and smaller players will be given priority in all games.
Come play a digitally enhanced, music based, party game. It is like Tag, with music, and motion controllers.
Try to jostle other people's controllers while protecting your own. The tempo of the music sets the sensitivity of the controllers. (Please Note: While civility and good sportsmanship are enforced, this is a contact event.)

Monday March 9, 2020 11:45am - 1:45pm EDT
Hudson Room Deck 3, Forward

12:00pm EDT

Journey To Modelland: A Live Reading
A live reading of Modelland, the Tyra Banks penned novel.

We will read choice excepts from this fever dream piece of writing. If you like yelling WTF and laugh crying, this event is for you.

Performers/Speakers
avatar for Jean Grae

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 →
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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 →


Monday March 9, 2020 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Tasman Room Deck 3, Forward

12:00pm EDT

Learn to Play: Horrified
Horrified is a cooperative board game for ages 10 and up, in which Universal’s most iconic monsters are coming for you! Work together with your fellow heroes to defend the town against the onslaught of Frankenstein, Dracula, the bride of Frankenstein, the Wolfman, the Mummy, the invisible Man, and the creature from the black Lagoon.
The tabletop team will be teaching the game starting every 30 min of this event if you want to drop in and learn, and there will be copies of the game set up for folks who want to stay and play.

Monday March 9, 2020 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Upper Main Dining Room Deck 3, Aft

12:00pm EDT

Magic: The Gathering Roborosewater Cube draft
8 players draft 24 packs' worth of Magic: The Gathering cards dreamed up by an AI. If everything is broken, nothing is! For samples, check @roborosewater on Twitter.

(limited to eight participants; table 101, highlighted in attached image)


Monday March 9, 2020 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Lower Main Dining Room Deck 2, Aft

12:00pm EDT

Contra Dancing!
Folk dancing for all folks! Contra dancing is easy for beginners and fun for everyone. If you can walk, you can contra dance! All dances will be taught and called (with gender-free roles!). Come alone or with your friends, we'll rotate partners and dance with neighbors and have a great time! The first dance will be the beginner's lesson, so if you're new, please try to be on time, and if you're experienced, please come help out! Wear clothing and shoes you are comfortable moving around in, avoid strong perfumes/colognes, and bring a water bottle if possible.

Monday March 9, 2020 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
B.B. King's Deck 2, Midship

12:30pm EDT

Tabletop Round Table
Come meet and hang out with some of the fascinating folks who create and make amazing and popular tabletop games.

Performers/Speakers
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Christopher Badell

Editor-In-Chief, Greater Than Games
Christopher Badell is the designer and co-creator of the hit cooperative card game Sentinels of the Multiverse, the writer of all things Sentinel Comics, and the co-owner of Greater Than Games. He’s been a storyteller his whole life, and that storytelling has informed his attention... Read More →


Monday March 9, 2020 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
Pinnacle Bar Deck 2, Midship

12:30pm EDT

Sea Monkey Podcasting Society
Podcasters, potential podcasters, and folks interested in podcasting: let's meet up to share our shows, discover new shows, and share questions, answers, and techniques! All experience levels welcome.

Monday March 9, 2020 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
Billboard Onboard Deck 2, Forward

12:30pm EDT

Monkey Kiss Creation
Plastic Canvas creation of a monkey that can hold a sweet surprise! Uses scissors and needle. Children welcome, under 12 please bring an adult with you.

Monday March 9, 2020 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
Crafting Room (Microsoft Studio) Deck 2, Aft

1:00pm EDT

Reading - Rebecca Roanhorse
Performers/Speakers
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Rebecca Roanhorse

Writer
Rebecca Roanhorse is a New York Times Bestseller and Nebula, Hugo, and Locus Award-winning speculative fiction writer. Her novels include Trail of Lightning, Storm of Locusts (both part of the Sixth World series), Star Wars: Resistance Reborn, and the middle grade novel on the Rick... Read More →


Monday March 9, 2020 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Mainstage Deck 2, Forward

1:00pm EDT

Fictional Architecture
Architecture designed for video games and movies share some fascinating characteristics with built structures. As an architect I'll talk about how construction and theory shape our built environment and the way that manifests in level design and set design.

Monday March 9, 2020 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Holodeck (Crow's Nest Presentation Area) Deck 11, Forward

1:00pm EDT

Rhyme Writing with Mega Ran
Rhyme all the time? Poet and don't know it? Do you freestyle in the shower? Learn writing and reciting techniques with Mega Ran and let's have some fun!

Please bring pencils & paper or other preferred writing method.

NOTE: attendance limited to 25 people. Fill out our JoCo Cruise 2020 Workshop Signup Form by March 1 to apply; applicants will be notified whether or not they have been randomly selected to attend from the pool of this workshop's applicants.

Performers/Speakers

Monday March 9, 2020 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Tasman Room Deck 3, Forward

1:00pm EDT

Hypnosis for Fun and...Well, Fun
This class will introduce Hypnosis for fun. Taught by a certified hypnotherapist, this is not a therapy class. It's intended to give an opportunity to learn how to do inductions and basic ideas around suggestions and fun ways to play around in your mind.

Monday March 9, 2020 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Explorer's Lounge Stage Deck 2, Aft

1:00pm EDT

Sea Monkey Mail Meetup
Sea Monkey Mail is a small white elephant-type gift exchange between cruisers. This is an opportunity to meetup and put faces to the names of your team-mates.

Monday March 9, 2020 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Ocean Bar Deck 3, Midship

1:00pm EDT

Omicron Protocol: Shadows Over San Lazaro (Cooperative)
Come try out the new prototype COOPERATIVE dungeon crawl game set in the “intra-apocalyptic” world of Omicron Protocol! You and 3 other friends control a squad of colorful characters to complete missions, gather resources, and uncover the mystery behind the crisis affecting the city!

(limited to four players; table 143, highlighted in attached image)


Monday March 9, 2020 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Lower Main Dining Room Deck 2, Aft

1:00pm EDT

Magic the Gathering: Draft
Join us for a free Magic: the Gathering draft, where you'll open booster packs and select cards to build a brand new deck. Thanks to some generous volunteers, you even get to keep the cards!

Monday March 9, 2020 1:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Upper Main Dining Room Deck 3, Aft

1:30pm EDT

Paul and Storm's "Paul and Storm's Sausage Party" Party (and Tournament)
Please note: there will be no actual sausages* at this party.

*turns out the real sausages were the friends we made along the way

Performers/Speakers
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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 →
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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 →


Monday March 9, 2020 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Upper Main Dining Room Deck 3, Aft

1:30pm EDT

Leather Dice Cups
Stitch together your own leather dice cup and stamp it with embossing stamps to personalize it!

Monday March 9, 2020 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Crafting Room (Microsoft Studio) Deck 2, Aft

1:30pm EDT

Anomia: LTP & Custom Deck Event
Andrew Innes, the creator of Anomia, will be on hand to introduce you to the fast-paced, brain bending fun that is Anomia. He'll bring multiple versions of the game, including some new decks that he is currently play-testing (including 2 decks made specifically about the JoCo cruise). Plus, there will be blank cards so you can contribute new category ideas.

Monday March 9, 2020 1:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
Upper Main Dining Room Deck 3, Aft

1:30pm EDT

Learn to Play: Illimat
Illimat is a set collection/trick taking card game that feels like something you might find in your grandparents’ attic if they were part of a cool secret society. Inspired by the band The Decemberists, Illimat went on to inspire the actual play podcast Skyjacks; come see what it’s all about. 2-4 players, 15- 45 min, ages 12 + up.

The tabletop team will be teaching the game starting every 30 min of this event if you want to drop in and learn. There will be a few copies of the game for folks who want to stay and play.

Monday March 9, 2020 1:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
Upper Main Dining Room Deck 3, Aft

1:30pm EDT

Learn to Play: JAWS
We’re gonna need a bigger boat! Learn to play JAWS, a  2-4 player game for ages 12 + up where one player plays the menacing shark and the others work cooperatively as the crew to defeat it. 
The tabletop team will be teaching the game starting every 30 min of this event if you want to drop in and learn. There will be a few copies of the game for folks who want to stay and play.

Monday March 9, 2020 1:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
Upper Main Dining Room Deck 3, Aft

1:45pm EDT

Metafilter Meetup
Meet your fellow Mefites! Members and lurkers on Metafilter.com are invited to meet and chat.

Monday March 9, 2020 1:45pm - 2:15pm EDT
Pinnacle Bar Deck 2, Midship

1:45pm EDT

Drink & Draw
Artists and nonartista alike are welcome to join in on boozy doodle time! Get buzzed on spirits & inspiration and meet others who like to make interesting marks. Some art supplies will be provided if you don't have any!

Monday March 9, 2020 1:45pm - 3:15pm EDT
Billboard Onboard Deck 2, Forward

2:00pm EDT

Hug it Out!
Do you believe hugs should be I's instead of A's? Come on out and meet up with other cuddly seamonkeys who enjoy hugging. Tags will be provided for fragile or enthusiastic huggers so that we all get the kind of hugs we enjoy.

Monday March 9, 2020 2:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Hudson Room Deck 3, Forward

2:00pm EDT

Reading - Martha Wells
Performers/Speakers
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Martha Wells

Martha Wells writes SF/F, including The Murderbot Diaries and The Books of the Raksura series. She has won a Nebula Award, two Hugo Awards, two Locus Awards, and her work has appeared on the Philip K. Dick Award ballot, the USA Today and the New York Times Bestseller Lists.


Monday March 9, 2020 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Mainstage Deck 2, Forward

2:00pm EDT

Looking (Safely) at the Sun in H-alpha
DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE SUN, ESPECIALLY NOT THROUGH BINOCULARS, A TELESCOPE, OR ANY OTHER OPTICAL DEVICE.

With that out of the way, let's look at the Sun through a telescope, except this one has a filter which rejects most of the harmful energy and only lets through Hydrogen-α light which allows us to view detail on the Sun's surface, and possibly some prominences.

Monday March 9, 2020 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Observation Deck Deck 12, Forward

2:00pm EDT

Escape Room: An Epic Quest
Solve puzzles, petition mythical creatures, find magic relics, and perform a ritual to save the world! A tech-enhanced portable "escape room" for groups of up to 8. Advance sign-up recommended. (sheet posted in area)

NOTE: This is the same room from JoCo 2019. Please do not spoil it!

Monday March 9, 2020 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Shadow Cabin (#4011) Deck 4, Forward

2:00pm EDT

Mario Kart 64 Tournament
Come test your mettle at this classic racing game!  Format is 150cc, 4 player versus. A total of four races will be played in each 4-person match, each getting to pick one track. Players receive points for place (9/6/3/1) and the top 2 players will advance to the next match.

Monday March 9, 2020 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
EXC Deck 11, Forward

2:15pm EDT

My AI, My AI and Me
We all know the robots are coming for our jobs, and soon. Join in to see how close they are to replacing our favorite authors. I’ve trained an AI to generate text based on Shakespeare, Lovecraft, dating site profiles, /r/roastme, and more. I’ll share some of my favorite results and failures. Then we can generate new ones live. No technical background required.

Monday March 9, 2020 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Holodeck (Crow's Nest Presentation Area) Deck 11, Forward

2:30pm EDT

Single Malt Scotch Tasting
Enjoy a flight of five high-quality scotches, because you're fancy and you like nice things. Hosted by Christopher Badell. This event is subject to a $49 surcharge, which will be charged to your onboard account; sign up via any bartender or bar server, or at the ship's Guest Services Desk. Seating is limited!

Performers/Speakers
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Christopher Badell

Editor-In-Chief, Greater Than Games
Christopher Badell is the designer and co-creator of the hit cooperative card game Sentinels of the Multiverse, the writer of all things Sentinel Comics, and the co-owner of Greater Than Games. He’s been a storyteller his whole life, and that storytelling has informed his attention... Read More →


Monday March 9, 2020 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Pinnacle Bar Deck 2, Midship

2:30pm EDT

Escape Room on the Deck!
Are you ready to escape to adventure? The tabletop team hosts the escape-room-in-a-box adventure Unlock! The Island of Dr. Goorse. Teams of up to 6 players will explore a tropical tabletop escape room through puzzles. Don’t have a team? We’ll connect you with a team. Meet your fellow Monkeys and escape together!

**If you’re thinking of playing this game at this event or checking it out of the library during the week, DOWNLOAD THE APP FOR IOS.

Monday March 9, 2020 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Upper Main Dining Room Deck 3, Aft

2:30pm EDT

LGBTQ+ Party Game Social Hour
Hydrate & reapply that sunscreen: it’s time to meet the tabletop team poolside for some light rules/big fun social games. We’ll help you get started with games and make introductions to new players a little less awkward. 
Games we’re planning to play & teach this time: Monikers, Skull, Push, Say Anything, Codenames

Monday March 9, 2020 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Ocean Bar Deck 3, Midship

2:30pm EDT

New Monkey Lock Picking 101
New Monkeys will be given seating preference in this event.

Ever wanted to learn about locks? How they work? How to open them without a key? This is the shadow event for you. All welcome, beginners especially so, but we cater to all skillsets. All needed supplies provided, but you may bring your own picks if you have them.

Spots are strictly limited due to supplies, so get in early.

Monday March 9, 2020 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Half Moon/Stuyvesant Room Deck 3, Forward

2:30pm EDT

Sponsor Spotlight: Twogether Studios (SPONSOR EVENT)
Stop by the display area in the ship's Shopping Arcade (Deck 3 Forward) to check out Twogether Studios' products. Keith Baker of Twogether Studios will hold court, sharing the secrets of Eberron and the many games he's worked on. Anyone who buys a Twogether Studios item during this time will get a free gift!

Monday March 9, 2020 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Shops Deck 3, Midship

2:30pm EDT

Colin Adamo "Ship Listener" Office Hours
Want to learn more about JoCo Cruise’s Code of Conduct? Concerned about an incident onboard and want to talk it over? Excited to share ideas about how we maintain our supportive community onboard and ashore? Stop by Office Hours with the Ship’s Listener, Colin Adamo.

Performers/Speakers

Monday March 9, 2020 2:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Tasman Room Deck 3, Forward

2:45pm EDT

Introduction to Japanese Temari
Come learn about the history and current state of the art of Japanese temari - embroidery on a sphere. Examples of this unique art form will be on display, and you will hear all about how these intriguing balls are hand made. The design and color possibilities will certain inspire you!

Monday March 9, 2020 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Explorer's Lounge Stage Deck 2, Aft

2:45pm EDT

Introduction to Improv
Wanna give improv a try? It is a creative way for adults to play! This workshop will focus on basic exercises and the fundamentals of improvisational theater. Join us to have fun and expand your mind! All experience levels welcome!

Monday March 9, 2020 2:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
Hudson Room Deck 3, Forward

3:00pm EDT

Origami for Beginners
Learn simple origami models, teach what you know. I'll supply the paper, ideas and help, you bring the enthusiasm.

Monday March 9, 2020 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Crafting Room (Microsoft Studio) Deck 2, Aft

3:00pm EDT

Reading - N. K. Jemisin
Performers/Speakers

Monday March 9, 2020 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Mainstage Deck 2, Forward

3:00pm EDT

Geek Out! LIVE - a Celeb Gameshow at Sea! (SPONSORED EVENT)
Come watch your favorite JoCo stars go head-to-head with geeky debate, as they play Geek Out!
Host and game designer Elisa Teague will encourage audience participation with great prizes as a reward for helping out your favorite contestants!

Monday March 9, 2020 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
B.B. King's Deck 2, Midship

3:00pm EDT

Seamonkey Slimdown Meetup
Seamonkey group for those that have had, are in the process of having, or thinking about weight loss surgery. A face to face meetup for the Seamonkey Slimdown Facebook group. Get together for support, tips on how to eat on a cruise after weight loss surgery, trade cabin info, annual check in with everyone to see how we are doing physically and mentally with the process. Share our FB group info with new seamonkeys that are in the WLS lifestyle.

Monday March 9, 2020 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Holodeck (Crow's Nest Presentation Area) Deck 11, Forward

3:00pm EDT

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.

Monday March 9, 2020 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Crow's Nest ('Ten Forward') Deck 11, Forward

3:30pm EDT

Medical Monkey Meetup
If you work (or aspire to work) in the medical field, come meet other people in medicine. This isn't exclusive to a particular medical profession, all are welcome. Basically, if part of your job is helping patients, then come on down.

Monday March 9, 2020 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Billboard Onboard Deck 2, Forward

3:45pm EDT

Pirate Calligraphy 2
Blackletter's Revenge, the Frackturing will cover the basics of old Germanic style lower case with tips and techniques to help produce bold interesting lettering. No previous experience required, bring a broad edge pen/marker if you have one, some will be available.

Monday March 9, 2020 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
Half Moon/Stuyvesant Room Deck 3, Forward

4:00pm EDT

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

Monday March 9, 2020 4:00pm - 4:15pm EDT
Lido Pool Area Deck 9, Midship

4:00pm EDT

Mermonkey Parade Float
Mermonkeys assemble! Join the pod at the pool with your tails for this new tradition! We will sit in the pool and just be supportive of the people walkin’ around on those...what do you call ‘em? Oh, feet!

Monday March 9, 2020 4:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Lido Pool Area Deck 9, Midship

4:00pm EDT

Teen Slang for the Olds: A Presentation
Three nervous boys explain teen slang for the older generation so that they can function better in this confusing time

Monday March 9, 2020 4:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Explorer's Lounge Stage Deck 2, Aft

4:00pm EDT

Sea Monkey Library Peeps
Whether you have worked or volunteered in a library; currently do so; or dream of doing so; let's come together from all over and meet each other while we are on the same boat to network and learn about each other's experiences, sharing stories, and giving encouragement to find a job or volunteer in a library or to graduate with their master's in library science degree.

Monday March 9, 2020 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
Pinnacle Bar Deck 2, Midship

4:00pm EDT

Billboard Onboard Happy Hour
Happy hour! Your second drink is only $2!

Monday March 9, 2020 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Billboard Onboard Deck 2, Forward

4:00pm EDT

Ocean Bar Happy Hour
Happy hour! Your second drink is only $2!

Monday March 9, 2020 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Ocean Bar Deck 3, Midship

4:00pm EDT

Costuming & Cosplayers Cocktail Mixer
Come meet fellow Cosplayers & Costumers on JocoCruise 2020 for Happy Hour.

Monday March 9, 2020 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Ocean Bar Deck 3, Midship

5:00pm EDT

Room Unavailable
Monday March 9, 2020 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Tasman Room Deck 3, Forward

5:00pm EDT

Dinner (Red Team)
Monday March 9, 2020 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Main Dining Room (Both Floors) Decks 2 & 3, Aft

5:00pm EDT

Main Concert (Gold Team) - "Everything Looks So Good, I Can't Decide!" Variety Night
What will be in the show? A VARIETY of things! You'll just have to  attend to find out!

Monday March 9, 2020 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mainstage Deck 2, Forward

6:15pm EDT

Room Unavailable
Monday March 9, 2020 6:15pm - 7:15pm EDT
Hudson Room Deck 3, Forward

7:00pm EDT

Private Event
Monday March 9, 2020 7:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Tasman Room Deck 3, Forward

7:30pm EDT

Dinner (Gold Team)
Monday March 9, 2020 7:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
Main Dining Room (Both Floors) Decks 2 & 3, Aft

7:30pm EDT

Main Concert (Red Team) - "Everything Looks So Good, I Can't Decide!" Variety Night
What will be in the show? A VARIETY of things! You'll just have to  attend to find out!

Monday March 9, 2020 7:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
Mainstage Deck 2, Forward

8:00pm EDT

Video Game Librarian Hours
World 9 Gaming staff are on hand to assist in browsing the video game library. Outside these hours a limited number of consoles will still be available.

Monday March 9, 2020 8:00pm - Tuesday March 10, 2020 2:00am EDT
EXC Deck 11, Forward

9:30pm EDT

Sea Monkey Karaoke
Get your sing on in B.B. King's Blues Club with this JoCo Cruise tradition.

Monday March 9, 2020 9:30pm - 11:30pm EDT
B.B. King's Deck 2, Midship

9:30pm EDT

Nighttime Quiet Zone
The starboard side of the Lido Marketplace will be designated the "quiet side" after 9 pm. No gaming, no meetings, no loud noises, please. Take yer excessive noise over to the port side, please—or to the back deck, where the 24/7 pizza is!

Monday March 9, 2020 9:30pm - Tuesday March 10, 2020 3:00am EDT
Lido Market Deck 9, Aft

9:45pm EDT

Hands-On Cuneiform
Ever wanted to write like the Mesopotamians? Eager to voice your complaints about the local copper merchants? Come learn how the cuneiform writing system developed, then practice by writing your own messages on clay! Participants will take home an inscribed clay tablet to use as an amulet, ornament, or gift. No linguistic or crafting ability necessary.

Monday March 9, 2020 9:45pm - 10:45pm EDT
Crafting Room (Microsoft Studio) Deck 2, Aft

9:45pm EDT

Purim Spiel
The Jewish holiday of Purim is during the Cruise. As part of the celebrations it is traditional to put on a play retelling the story of Queen Esther. They are usually themed to tell the story with the framing of current events. This retelling would be with the frame of the JoCo Cruise.

This will be written and acted by JoCo Cruise participants.

Monday March 9, 2020 9:45pm - 10:45pm EDT
Explorer's Lounge Stage Deck 2, Aft

10:00pm EDT

Zombie Horde Poolside Gathering and Hangout
Ever wanted to be part of a zombie horde? Here's your big chance. Hang out with your fellow zombies by the Lido Pool, play zombie ping pong (it's like regular ping pong, but played by zombies), and chill by the Lido Pool Bar—for a special surprise (and a small extra charge), find out what happens when you ask them to make your drink "undead!"

Zombie costumes and makeup welcomed, but not required.

Monday March 9, 2020 10:00pm - 10:50pm EDT
Lido Pool Area Deck 9, Midship

10:00pm EDT

Anatomically Correct Pain Relief Strategies: The Shoulder
I want to show you how your shoulders should work (as opposed to what they may be doing now), and how you can use that knowledge to reorganize your body so it hurts less. We'll do a couple of movement exercises, optional hands-on exercises, and you'll leave with a whole new understanding of how-- and WHY-- to sort out your shoulder girdle.
This ain't your physical therapist's class!

Monday March 9, 2020 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Hudson Room Deck 3, Forward

10:00pm EDT

Bawdy Books - Public Readings Of Bad, BAD Erotica.
Come and read aloud your favorite, terrible sex scenes from the dregs of literature! Regale us with choice racy passages that defy physics, anatomy and all common sense. Chuck Tingle Tinglers are always welcome. This is a NC-17 rated event! All passages must involve consensual, adult partners, and please announce any trigger warnings.

Monday March 9, 2020 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Holodeck (Crow's Nest Presentation Area) Deck 11, Forward

10:00pm EDT

Blood on the Clocktower
Blood on the Clocktower is a social deduction game that you don’t get knocked out of. This game is not yet available at time of submission and I have a pre-release copy to bring and run games of.

(limited to nine participants)

Monday March 9, 2020 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Tasman Room Deck 3, Forward

10:00pm EDT

Esperanto-Kunveno / Esperanto Meetup
Whether you speak Esperanto or are interested in learning, please join us! Ĉu vi parolas Esperanton aŭ interesas ĝin, ni umu kune!

Monday March 9, 2020 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Pinnacle Bar Deck 2, Midship

10:00pm EDT

Indie Video Game Developer Meetup
Come chat about making indie video games. All are welcome from solo developers to members of teams, working on your first game to years of indie development experience.

Monday March 9, 2020 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Billboard Onboard Deck 2, Forward

10:00pm EDT

Tattoo Q&A/Meetup
Do you have tattoos, want a tattoo, or think tattoos are super rad? Join the us for an exciting Q&A and meetup on the high seas. We'll answer 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?

Bring your ink and stories for a round table discussion about the highs, lows, and in-betweens of tattoo collecting.

Monday March 9, 2020 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Ocean Bar Deck 3, Midship

10:00pm EDT

Let's Build a Rube Goldberg Machine!
For the third year in a row, we will attempt (and possibly succeed) to build a Rube-Goldberg / Chain-Reaction Machine in only two hours. Come help us build, record videos, or point and laugh! We'll have some supplies, but we always need more (nothing hot, sharp, heavy, or messy, please).

Monday March 9, 2020 10:00pm - Tuesday March 10, 2020 12:00am EDT
Half Moon/Stuyvesant Room Deck 3, Forward

10:00pm EDT

Nerd Trivia For Nerds
Compete on teams of 6 to win fabulous prizes! Questions will be on a wide variety of geeky topics! Seating will be first come first serve.

Monday March 9, 2020 10:00pm - Tuesday March 10, 2020 12:00am EDT
Crow's Nest ('Ten Forward') Deck 11, Forward

10:30pm EDT

Goonies 2
A sequel to Goonies—apparently, they weren't actually "good enough" yet.

Performers/Speakers
avatar for Jean Grae

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 →
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Quelle Chris

Having soaked up game all over the country, Quelle has a style with no obvious lineage and sounds like nobody else. Few other MC/producers can leap from humor to intense personal reflection, from hardcore rhyming to serious experimentation and make sense of it all. More succinctly... Read More →


Monday March 9, 2020 10:30pm - 11:30pm EDT
Mainstage Deck 2, Forward

10:50pm EDT

Zombie Horde Shamble through the Buffet
At 9:50pm, all zombies will slowly shamble from the Lido Pool area, through the Lido Market (port side only please; starboard side has Quiet Hours at that time), around the Sea View Pool, and back through the Lido Market (port side only again, please), and ending back in the Lido Pool area. (Zombies love taking laps.) Please do not eat anyone's actual brains along the way, but feel free to grab something from the salad bar; even zombies need their roughage.

Zombie costumes and makeup welcomed, but not required.

Monday March 9, 2020 10:50pm - 11:00pm EDT
Lido Pool Area Deck 9, Midship

11:00pm EDT

Hypnosis Show!
Come see a Hypnosis stage show. Will we make you cluck like a chicken? Absolutely not, but if you've ever wanted to see a Hypnosis stage show, or participate and see how much fun trance can be, This is the place for you!

Monday March 9, 2020 11:00pm - Tuesday March 10, 2020 12:00am EDT
Explorer's Lounge Stage Deck 2, Aft

11:00pm EDT

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. Pencils and erasers will be provided! (The attached image shows the area where this event will meet.)


Monday March 9, 2020 11:00pm - Tuesday March 10, 2020 1:00am EDT
Lower Main Dining Room Deck 2, Aft

11:00pm EDT

Zombie Prom-bie, feat. DJ John Scalzi
After you've shambled along in the Zombie Horde, come shake your bones as DJ Scalzi plays the best dance tunes across the decades...with a few undead classics to delight as well. You don't have to be a zombie to dance the night away—come as you are! Fun for all! No one will eat your eyes!

Performers/Speakers
avatar for John Scalzi

John Scalzi

Author,
I enjoy pie.


Monday March 9, 2020 11:00pm - Tuesday March 10, 2020 2:00am EDT
Ocean Bar Deck 3, Midship

11:45pm EDT

Blueish Jam & Musician Meetup
Open acoustic jam! Bring your instruments & and meet fellow musicians. All welcome: pros, novices, dope MCs, spectators. Likely to go later than advertised! Drop in anytime for as long as you want. Lead some songs -- blues / bluegrass / beyond -- or just play along. Hosted by Sleevs of the Gangstagrass crew. More open jams will be created during the cruise; come by stateroom 4131 anytime to see what's popping.

Monday March 9, 2020 11:45pm - Tuesday March 10, 2020 1:00am EDT
Explorer's Lounge Stage Deck 2, Aft
 
Tuesday, March 10
 

8:00am EDT

Daytime Quiet Zone
No gaming, no meetings, no loud noises before 3 pm, please! (There may be some sound bleed from the console gaming area, coffee bar and/or events in the Holodeck; but it's a large enough space that it should accommodate everyone's needs.)

Tuesday March 10, 2020 8:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Crow's Nest ('Ten Forward') Deck 11, Forward

9:30am EDT

The ASMoRning Show, with Cap'n Smoothington J. Whispers
Start your mornings with a squishy excursion into seas of tranquility aboard the good ship autonomous sensory meridian response with your host, Cap'n Smoothington J. Whispers (a.k.a. Matt Fraction). Toot toot! Don’t worry, those toots are very quiet and also are the sounds of paper being cut slowly.

Performers/Speakers
avatar for Matt Fraction

Matt Fraction

Pretty laid back, really.
MATT FRACTION writes comic books out in the woods and lives with his wife, writer Kelly Sue DeConnick, his two children, two dogs, a bearded dragon, and a yard full of coyotes and crows. Surely there’s a metaphor there.


Tuesday March 10, 2020 9:30am - 9:45am EDT
B.B. King's Deck 2, Midship

9:45am EDT

Friends of Bill W.
Tuesday March 10, 2020 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Half Moon/Stuyvesant Room Deck 3, Forward

10:00am EDT

Info Desk Hours
If you need information, well heck we have information!
Come here for any JoCo Cruise-related questions or issues you may have.
If you have questions or problems relating to the ship— your cabin, billing, etc —
please go to the ship’s Guest Services Desk, located on the opposite side of the Atrium on Deck 1.

Tuesday March 10, 2020 10:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Atrium Deck 1, Midship

10:00am EDT

Solo & Two-Player Game Menagerie
Maybe you're enjoying the quiet of the boat instead of Santo Domingo? We’re putting together a special spread of solo, two player games and story/writing RPGs for you to check out in the library that we think you’ll enjoy today. Come check it out ways to enjoy your moment of chill.

Tuesday March 10, 2020 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Upper Main Dining Room Deck 3, Aft

10:00am EDT

Video Game Librarian Hours
World 9 Gaming staff are on hand to assist in browsing the video game library. Outside these hours a limited number of consoles will still be available.

Tuesday March 10, 2020 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
EXC Deck 11, Forward

10:00am EDT

Port of Call - Santo Domingo
Tuesday March 10, 2020 10:00am - Wednesday March 11, 2020 1:00am EDT
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

12:00pm EDT

Escape Room: An Epic Quest
Solve puzzles, petition mythical creatures, find magic relics, and perform a ritual to save the world! A tech-enhanced portable "escape room" for groups of up to 8. Advance sign-up recommended. (sheet posted in area)

NOTE: This is the same room from JoCo 2019. Please do not spoil it!

Tuesday March 10, 2020 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Shadow Cabin (#4011) Deck 4, Forward

4:00pm EDT

Billboard Onboard Happy Hour
Happy hour! Your second drink is only $2!

Tuesday March 10, 2020 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Billboard Onboard Deck 2, Forward

4:00pm EDT

Ocean Bar Happy Hour
Happy hour! Your second drink is only $2!

Tuesday March 10, 2020 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Ocean Bar Deck 3, Midship

4:00pm EDT

4:00pm EDT

WANG WANG!
Join your fellow seamonkeys in the ceremony of drinking WANG WANGS, shouting WANG WANGs, singing WANG WANGs and other WANG WANG related shenanigans. WANG WANG!

Tuesday March 10, 2020 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Billboard Onboard Deck 2, Forward

4:50pm EDT

Group Photo
We are taking the official 2020 group photo just before the Land Concert starts. If you want to take part, be in front of the stage at 4:50.

Tuesday March 10, 2020 4:50pm - 4:55pm EDT
Plaza de España o de la Hispanidad

5:00pm EDT

Santo Domingo Land Concert - Jim Boggia
Performers/Speakers
avatar for Jim Boggia

Jim Boggia

and, Paul and Storm
For more than 20 years, Jim Boggia has been winning over fans, critics, contemporaries and luminaries alike with his uncompromising devotion to the sort of winsomely nostalgic, emotionally direct songcraft that’s impervious to age. His sonically intelligent retro-pop manifesto informs... Read More →


Tuesday March 10, 2020 5:00pm - 5:45pm EDT
Plaza de España o de la Hispanidad

5:00pm EDT

Room Unavailable
Tuesday March 10, 2020 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Tasman Room Deck 3, Forward

5:00pm EDT

Dinner (Open Dining)
Dinner on this evening is "Open Dining". While most of the ship will ostensibly be at the Santo Domingo Land Concert, if you remain on board you can come to the dining room anytime between 5 pm and 9 pm. NOTE: Fixed Seating table assignments and dining times will still apply.

Tuesday March 10, 2020 5:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Main Dining Room (Both Floors) Decks 2 & 3, Aft

6:00pm EDT

Santo Domingo Land Concert - Mega Ran
Performers/Speakers

Tuesday March 10, 2020 6:00pm - 6:45pm EDT
Plaza de España o de la Hispanidad

6:15pm EDT

Room Unavailable
Tuesday March 10, 2020 6:15pm - 7:15pm EDT
Hudson Room Deck 3, Forward

7:30pm EDT

Santo Domingo Land Concert - Jonathan Coulton (Full Band Show)
Performers/Speakers
avatar for Jonathan Coulton

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 10, 2020 7:30pm - 8:45pm EDT
Plaza de España o de la Hispanidad

8:00pm EDT

Video Game Librarian Hours
World 9 Gaming staff are on hand to assist in browsing the video game library. Outside these hours a limited number of consoles will still be available.

Tuesday March 10, 2020 8:00pm - Wednesday March 11, 2020 2:00am EDT
EXC Deck 11, Forward

9:30pm EDT

Santo Domingo Land Concert - Liz Phair
Performers/Speakers

Tuesday March 10, 2020 9:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
Plaza de España o de la Hispanidad

9:30pm EDT

Killer Queen Black
Killer Queen Black is a 4v4 Nintendo Switch (or PC) game based on the arcade hit. Matches only last a few minutes, so come try it out! Bring your switch and/or controllers if you have them on-board to help us maximize participation!

Tuesday March 10, 2020 9:30pm - 11:00pm EDT
EXC Deck 11, Forward

9:30pm EDT

Nighttime Quiet Zone
The starboard side of the Lido Marketplace will be designated the "quiet side" after 9 pm. No gaming, no meetings, no loud noises, please. Take yer excessive noise over to the port side, please—or to the back deck, where the 24/7 pizza is!

Tuesday March 10, 2020 9:30pm - Wednesday March 11, 2020 3:00am EDT
Lido Market Deck 9, Aft

11:15pm EDT

DJ Riz's Dance around the World Party
From Riz:

music from around the world, including the dominican republic ( as soon as i can upload some ) . contemporary and traditional, a to z, afro house to zydeco. last year i tried to call it ‘music from shithole countries ‘ i don’t think that title made the program proper

Performers/Speakers
avatar for Riz Rollins

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 10, 2020 11:15pm - Wednesday March 11, 2020 1:00am EDT
Sea View Pool Area Deck 9, Aft

11:30pm EDT

B.B. King's All-Star Band
Listen, dance, and enjoy the sound of the ship's own B.B. King's All-Star Band, an eight-piece band with two vocalists backed by rhythm and horn sections. We saw this group play on the site inspection and loved them so much we asked them to perform during JoCo Cruise.

Tuesday March 10, 2020 11:30pm - Wednesday March 11, 2020 1:30am EDT
B.B. King's Deck 2, Midship
 
Wednesday, March 11
 

7:00am EDT

Theme: Formal Night
Formal wear is encouraged, but not required, at dinner. "Formal wear" is defined VERY flexibly. Tuxedo and cocktail dress? Fine. Sport coat and slacks? Sure. Starfleet uniform? Awesome. Full Scottish regalia? Bonnie. You get the idea. Fezzes and tiaras are encouraged—but not required. (The wearing of fezzes and tiaras on Formal Night has become a sort of JCC tradition for many.)

Wednesday March 11, 2020 7:00am - Thursday March 12, 2020 12:00am EDT
Whole Ship

8:00am EDT

Daytime Quiet Zone
No gaming, no meetings, no loud noises before 3 pm, please! (There may be some sound bleed from the console gaming area, coffee bar and/or events in the Holodeck; but it's a large enough space that it should accommodate everyone's needs.)

Wednesday March 11, 2020 8:00am - 2:30pm EDT
Crow's Nest ('Ten Forward') Deck 11, Forward

8:30am EDT

Morning Mindfulness
Start your day with quiet mindfulness. We'll gather for guided meditation, a thoughtful reading, and brief sharing. Pajamas and bedhead are welcome!

Wednesday March 11, 2020 8:30am - 9:00am EDT
Tasman Room Deck 3, Forward

9:00am EDT

Ukulele Melee
Meeting for poolside tunes & fellowship.

All skill levels (& instruments) welcome, no skill (or instruments) required!

Performers/Speakers
avatar for Molly Lewis

Molly Lewis

¯_(ツ)_/¯


Wednesday March 11, 2020 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Sea View Pool Area Deck 9, Aft

9:00am EDT

How to Play: Anomia Kids!
Anomia Kids is a picture-based card game where young players are challenged to quickly think of words that begin with specific sounds. The game is super fun for both pre and early readers, and can even be quite challenging (and fun!) for adults.

We'll set up the games and teach you how to play- just drop in!

Wednesday March 11, 2020 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Upper Main Dining Room Deck 3, Aft

9:30am EDT

The ASMoRning Show, with Cap'n Smoothington J. Whispers
Start your mornings with a squishy excursion into seas of tranquility aboard the good ship autonomous sensory meridian response with your host, Cap'n Smoothington J. Whispers (a.k.a. Matt Fraction). Toot toot! Don’t worry, those toots are very quiet and also are the sounds of paper being cut slowly.

Performers/Speakers
avatar for Matt Fraction

Matt Fraction

Pretty laid back, really.
MATT FRACTION writes comic books out in the woods and lives with his wife, writer Kelly Sue DeConnick, his two children, two dogs, a bearded dragon, and a yard full of coyotes and crows. Surely there’s a metaphor there.


Wednesday March 11, 2020 9:30am - 9:45am EDT
B.B. King's Deck 2, Midship

9:45am EDT

Friends of Bill W.
Wednesday March 11, 2020 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Half Moon/Stuyvesant Room Deck 3, Forward

10:00am EDT

Who Is...Ken Jennings?
The newly crowned Jeopardy! GOAT discusses his lifelong love affair with trivia and his experiences on America's favorite quiz show.  Come pepper him with questions about game show strategy and behind-the-scenes minutiae, his 2011 loss to IBM supercomputer Watson, what Alex Trebek smells like, or which two U.S. states have official state doughnuts. He will not be answering in the form of a question.

Performers/Speakers

Wednesday March 11, 2020 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Mainstage Deck 2, Forward

10:00am EDT

Kids' Disney Sing-along
All our littl'uns—and the littl' at heart—are invited for a special session of Travis & Tybee's Disney Sing-along!

Performers/Speakers
avatar for Travis McElroy

Travis McElroy

Travis McElroy is a full-time Podcast Host/Producer who works on way more projects than he has time for. He started podcasting in 2010 with the comedy advice show My Brother, My Brother and Me. Since then, he has gone on to co-host The Adventure Zone, Shmanners, The Kind Rewind, Bunker... Read More →


Wednesday March 11, 2020 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
B.B. King's Deck 2, Midship

10:00am EDT

Learn to Play: Incubation
In Incubation, 2-5 players take on the role of entrepreneurial dragon breeders looking to make a fortune by collecting the required resources and feeding them into special dragon egg incubators to hatch them. The game is for ages 8 + up, 2-5 players, 30-40 min. 
The tabletop team will be teaching the game starting every 30 min of this event if you want to drop in and learn, and there will be a few copies of the game for folks who want to stay and play.

Wednesday March 11, 2020 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Upper Main Dining Room Deck 3, Aft

10:00am EDT

Learn to Play: Meeple Party
Meeple Party is a cooperative game of puzzle-solving strategy and party-throwing insanity for 1-5 players ages 13+ up. As roommates in the house, you and your fellow players move guests by welcoming them and mingling them around the party to meet your photo opportunity goals. Each time you meet a photo opportunity, you take a photo! Photos keep the party going. Each photo moves the party time clock forward, and your goal is to get through the entire party without all roommates stressing out!
The tabletop team will be teaching the game starting every 30 min of this event if you want to drop in and learn, and there will be a few copies of the game for folks who want to stay and play.

Wednesday March 11, 2020 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Upper Main Dining Room Deck 3, Aft

10:00am EDT

Resistor Jieuwelry
Learn to make amazing jewelry out of resistors and electronic components with easily obtainable materials and tools you probably already have in your garage! Tools and materials will be provided. No experience necessary. All ages welcome but please bring an adult with you if you are under 12.

Wednesday March 11, 2020 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Crafting Room (Microsoft Studio) Deck 2, Aft

10:00am EDT

Beyond Bubble Baths: Self-Care and Resilience Workshop
A workshop for artists, activists and other sensitive souls. Strategies for lasting, sustainable self-care and resilience in hard times. The session will include some guided reflection, writing exercises, and group discussion. Led by artist and facilitator Juliana Finch.

Wednesday March 11, 2020 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Hudson Room Deck 3, Forward

10:00am EDT

Classic Tetris Tournament
Remember in 1989 when Tetris was going to take over the world? They even made a POLICE ACADEMY movie about it (Police Academy: Mission to Moscow if you don't believe me!) Anyhow, Tetris is one of the world's most recognizable games, and now is your chance to prove you are the Best Tetris Playing Seamonkey! Come find a Tetris ref during event hours, and play to get high score*! Top 4 players will face off head to head in a short Winner Take All tournament match! *Tiebreakers will be to compare highest score achieved, then 2nd highest score achieved between players, so on until one player has a higher score.

Wednesday March 11, 2020 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
EXC Deck 11, Forward

10:00am EDT

Return of the Revenge of the Worldbuilding Workshop
N. K. Jemisin walks attendees through the detailed process of macro and microworldbuilding that she uses for her own work, in a two-hour interactive session. Helpful to worldbuilders of any kind—tabletop GMs, creatives in other media, people who just like fantasy and science fiction!

NOTE: attendance limited to 60 people. Fill out our JoCo Cruise 2020 Workshop Signup Form by March 1 to apply; applicants will be notified whether or not they have been randomly selected to attend from the pool of this workshop's applicants.

Performers/Speakers

Wednesday March 11, 2020 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Tasman Room Deck 3, Forward

10:00am EDT

Star Trek: Horror at Sarkis V
Star Trek: TOS roleplaying using the Fate Core system. Players assume the roles of junior officers aboard a Federation destroyer. Content warnings: Sci-fi violence, death, Lovecraftian horror.

(limited to five players; table 141, highlighted in attached image)


Wednesday March 11, 2020 10:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Lower Main Dining Room Deck 2, Aft

10:00am EDT

Info Desk Hours
If you need information, well heck we have information!
Come here for any JoCo Cruise-related questions or issues you may have.
If you have questions or problems relating to the ship— your cabin, billing, etc —
please go to the ship’s Guest Services Desk, located on the opposite side of the Atrium on Deck 1.

Wednesday March 11, 2020 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Atrium Deck 1, Midship

10:00am EDT

Video Game Librarian Hours
World 9 Gaming staff are on hand to assist in browsing the video game library. Outside these hours a limited number of consoles will still be available.

Wednesday March 11, 2020 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
EXC Deck 11, Forward

10:00am EDT

Cardboard Concierge Hours
The Game Library is open 24 hours, and checkouts and check-ins are self serve, but you’ll find a member of the Tabletop Team offering game recommendations based on your interests and preferences during these scheduled hours.

Come to the game library at any time to:
  • Sign up for a Game Exchange Game or request a table to host one.
  • Check out a game/return a game.
  • Drop off a game to lend to the library ( till 10pm Day 1 only)

Wednesday March 11, 2020 10:00am - 10:00pm EDT
Upper Main Dining Room Deck 3, Aft

10:30am EDT

Nerds Parenting Nerds
This will be a guided discussion group for current/potential-future parents to share questions, thoughts, concerns, and success-stories about growing up and parenting, moderated and supported by Dan Kohn and Erba Carskadden with now-adult children Jon and Zach Ritter.

Wednesday March 11, 2020 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Explorer's Lounge Stage Deck 2, Aft

11:00am EDT

Work-Life Analysis
An exercise in personal qualitative data analysis: Gain a better understanding of the job you REALLY want, your needs, and patterns of fulfillment for a happier work-life balance.

Wednesday March 11, 2020 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Half Moon/Stuyvesant Room Deck 3, Forward

11:00am EDT

You Got an Evolutionary Algorithm in My Danger Room Simulation!
Evolution is central to the X-Men, so why not use them to learn about evolutionary biology & evolutionary computing? In this simple Danger Room sim, our merry mutants evolve better strategies for defeating their enemies. Along the way, they illustrate topics like grammatical evolution and constructive neutral evolution. No prior biology or computer science required; all are welcome to geek out on science & X-Men.

Wednesday March 11, 2020 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Holodeck (Crow's Nest Presentation Area) Deck 11, Forward

11:00am EDT

Reading - Clint McElroy
Performers/Speakers
avatar for Clint McElroy

Clint McElroy

CLINT McELROY…Has fathered (an estimated) three childrenWas senior class president for Ironton High School Class of ’73 (1973, wise-ass, not 1873)Wrote Green Hornet comic books…for money.Is the most popular teacher at Marshall University because he is an easy A and never takes... Read More →


Wednesday March 11, 2020 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Mainstage Deck 2, Forward

11:00am EDT

Learn To Play: Magic The Gathering
Ever wanted to learn one of the world's most popular trading card games? Here’s your chance! No cards or experience necessary--we'll have free intro decks and a crew of expert coaches to get you started on your Magic journey.

Wednesday March 11, 2020 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Upper Main Dining Room Deck 3, Aft

11:00am EDT

Lido Deck "Penultimate Chance" Merch Sale
A satellite store will be set up in the Lido Pool Area for all your JoCo Cruise merch needs.

Wednesday March 11, 2020 11:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Lido Pool Area Deck 9, Midship

11:30am EDT

One-Step Dance Lesson with Renée Camus
The one-step is an early ballroom dance from the 19-teens (the Ragtime era!) that is easy to learn and super fun to do, especially to modern music! Renée Camus (JCC 1-4, 6-7) teaches the basics of this couple dance, including steps, variations, leading and following techniques, and good rhythm, as you dance to the music of JoCo and other cruise performers. Please wear comfortable shoes (ie: thin-soled, low heels), and it might help to bring a water bottle. No partner or experience necessary for the class. Beginners welcome!

Wednesday March 11, 2020 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
B.B. King's Deck 2, Midship

11:30am EDT

Sudorku Challenge
Solve challenging sudoku puzzles, each with a nerdy theme, and win the title of "JoCo Sudoku Champ." Trophies will be awarded for top individual and top team.

(The attached image shows the area where this event will meet.)


Wednesday March 11, 2020 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Lower Main Dining Room Deck 2, Aft

11:30am EDT

Pipe Cleaner Tiaras
Could your formal attire use a bit more sparkle? Fancy a fancy accessory on a budget? Come make your own sparkly tiara out of craft supplies. You can follow along with instructions or go wild with your own imagination. Materials provided. Children under 12 please bring an adult with you.

Wednesday March 11, 2020 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Crafting Room (Microsoft Studio) Deck 2, Aft

11:30am EDT

Escape Room: An Epic Quest
Solve puzzles, petition mythical creatures, find magic relics, and perform a ritual to save the world! A tech-enhanced portable "escape room" for groups of up to 8. Advance sign-up recommended. (sheet posted in area)

NOTE: This is the same room from JoCo 2019. Please do not spoil it!

Wednesday March 11, 2020 11:30am - 1:00pm EDT
Shadow Cabin (#4011) Deck 4, Forward

11:45am EDT

Egyptian Hieroglyphs
Learn a bit about the mysterious alphabets used by ancient Egyptians. Then try your hand at writing a few words in Egyptian hieroglyphs, including things like your name, pretensions towards being pharaoh, and some other choice phrases.

Wednesday March 11, 2020 11:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Holodeck (Crow's Nest Presentation Area) Deck 11, Forward

11:45am EDT

Tween/Teen Lock Picking 101
Younger Monkeys (ages 10 and up) and their parents/guardians will be given seating preference in this event. Please no unaccompanied Monkeys under age 15.

Ever wanted to learn about locks? How they work? How to open them without a key? This is the shadow event for you. All welcome, beginners especially so, but we cater to all skillsets. All needed supplies provided, but you may bring your own picks if you have them.

Spots are strictly limited due to supplies, so get in early.

Wednesday March 11, 2020 11:45am - 12:45pm EDT
Half Moon/Stuyvesant Room Deck 3, Forward

12:00pm EDT

Space Opera
It's having a moment! And the moment is good! And we have several authors onboard who are totally good at it and being nominated and/or winning awards with it! They're gonna talk about it! And how they do it! And how it is different from or similar to what's come before, and where they see this crazy ride going!

(Lots of exclamation points in this description, because opera is dramatic.)

Moderators
avatar for John Scalzi

John Scalzi

Author,
I enjoy pie.

Performers/Speakers
avatar for Martha Wells

Martha Wells

Martha Wells writes SF/F, including The Murderbot Diaries and The Books of the Raksura series. She has won a Nebula Award, two Hugo Awards, two Locus Awards, and her work has appeared on the Philip K. Dick Award ballot, the USA Today and the New York Times Bestseller Lists.


Wednesday March 11, 2020 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Mainstage Deck 2, Forward

12:00pm EDT

Mystery Skein Yarn Swap
Unofficial last year! Official this time! Bring a wrapped skein of yarn from your stash. Anything goes as long as it is something you would like to receive. We'll swap gifts, ooh and ahhh over yarn, and then knit and crochet and drink.

Wednesday March 11, 2020 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Ocean Bar Deck 3, Midship

12:00pm EDT

Indian Specialty Lunch
The Nieuw Amsterdam's culinary staff are preparing this specialty meal of Indian cuisine as a one-time-only event for our passengers. Seating is limited, so sign up early if you are interested.

This event is run by the ship's staff and costs a $10 surcharge that will be charged to your onboard account. You can sign up in the Main Dining Room, or by calling 88 from any phone.

Wednesday March 11, 2020 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Lower Main Dining Room Deck 2, Aft

12:00pm EDT

Foot-Massage 101
Foot-massage can be a great tool for overall relaxation, stress reduction, and pain management. Bring a travel-size lotion of your choice and learn to give a great foot massage! Taught by Osteopathic Physicians Dan Kohn and Erba Carskadden, with Acupressure tips from Jon Ritter. No experience needed; sore feet welcomed!

Wednesday March 11, 2020 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Explorer's Lounge Stage Deck 2, Aft

12:00pm EDT

InfoSec Monkey Meetup
Information Security monkies like to find one another and talk shop, tell scary stories, and maybe share a drink or three. This is the spot!

Wednesday March 11, 2020 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Pinnacle Bar Deck 2, Midship

12:00pm EDT

Game Exchange: RPG/Story Games
New for 2020: It’s the RPG/Story Game Exchange!

What is it?
Sea Monkeys sign up to HOST a game and get assigned a table by the tabletop team. When we get on board, Sea Monkeys review the game descriptions and sign up to play.
What we learned with our 2019 RPG mega event was that there’s a TON of Sea Monkeys who want to play all types of RPGs, not just D&D. They’ll show up in droves if there is clear, consistent information about the game they are signing up for and designated time on the schedule.

Hosts: this is an opportunity to run an RPG or Story Game that you want to play. It can even be a GMless story game that you really want to try. Need some ideas? The tabletop team have put together a small collection of games in a variety of RPG/Story Game styles, and there will be a raffle for game hosts who participate. More information and host sign up forms here.

Players: This is a chance to play a game you love but with new people or to try something entirely new. Sign ups start on the ship when the game library opens.

Wednesday March 11, 2020 12:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Upper Main Dining Room Deck 3, Aft

12:15pm EDT

Colin Adamo "Ship Listener" Office Hours
Want to learn more about JoCo Cruise’s Code of Conduct? Concerned about an incident onboard and want to talk it over? Excited to share ideas about how we maintain our supportive community onboard and ashore? Stop by Office Hours with the Ship’s Listener, Colin Adamo.

Performers/Speakers

Wednesday March 11, 2020 12:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Tasman Room Deck 3, Forward

12:15pm EDT

JoustMania!
Come play a digitally enhanced, music based, party game. It is like Tag, with music, and motion controllers.
Try to jostle other people's controllers while protecting your own. The tempo of the music sets the sensitivity of the controllers. (Please Note: While civility and good sportsmanship are enforced, this is a contact event.)

Wednesday March 11, 2020 12:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Hudson Room Deck 3, Forward

12:30pm EDT

Blood Clot and Venous Insufficiency Meetup
Have you had a DVT or PE, or do you have chronic venous insufficiency? Are you living with post-thrombotic syndrome and/or are you facing a lifetime of blood thinners? If you answered 'yes' to any of the above, come meet up and chat with fellow sea monkeys who can relate.

Wednesday March 11, 2020 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
Billboard Onboard Deck 2, Forward

12:30pm EDT

Waltz Dance Lesson with Renée Camus
Renée Camus (JCC 1-4, 6-7) teaches the basics of the rotary (turning) waltz, including footwork, leading and following techniques, and some cool easy moves. If there’s time, we may try a different (really cool) style called Cross-Step waltz. And we’ll dance to music by Jonathan Coulton and other cruise performers! Please wear comfortable shoes (ie: thin-soled, low heels), and it might help to bring a water bottle. No partner or experience necessary for the class. Join us!

Wednesday March 11, 2020 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
B.B. King's Deck 2, Midship

12:30pm EDT

Wigs 101
Curious about wigs but not sure where to start? Need help with a wig? Just want to have some fun and try on some wigs? Wigs 101 is for you! Learn the basics about wigs and try out some new looks. Bring your wig if it needs help!

Wednesday March 11, 2020 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
Crafting Room (Microsoft Studio) Deck 2, Aft

12:30pm EDT

SCUBA - What the Hell?
Got talked into a resort course, liked it, and want to know where you go from there? Enjoy the thought of interacting with unafraid animals, flying through 3-space, and seeing what's Down There? Well then, this event will be for you! Bart has nothing to sell but the joys of the sub-aquatic life, and is looking to discuss questions from "Is it complicated? What will it cost?" to "How does it feel to explore deep inside an aircraft carrier sunk by a nuclear bomb?" Bring your questions, concerns, and "No Sh*t" stories.

Wednesday March 11, 2020 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Holodeck (Crow's Nest Presentation Area) Deck 11, Forward

1:00pm EDT

The New Canon
For years—decades, really—the science fiction/fantasy canon was seen as largely the same few writers: Heinlein, Asimov, Clarke and Bradbury, with a few others thrown in for taste. But now there is an entire generation of writers who came up with different foundational authors. The authors on this panel will talk about their canon—i.e., the authors who influenced them—and how the slow transformation of the established "canon" of foundational authors is changing science fiction and fantasy...if it's changing at all.

Moderators
avatar for John Scalzi

John Scalzi

Author,
I enjoy pie.

Performers/Speakers
avatar for Rebecca Roanhorse

Rebecca Roanhorse

Writer
Rebecca Roanhorse is a New York Times Bestseller and Nebula, Hugo, and Locus Award-winning speculative fiction writer. Her novels include Trail of Lightning, Storm of Locusts (both part of the Sixth World series), Star Wars: Resistance Reborn, and the middle grade novel on the Rick... Read More →


Wednesday March 11, 2020 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Mainstage Deck 2, Forward

1:00pm EDT

Makeup Monkeys
Are you curious about makeup, a budding enthusiast, or a full-on makeup addict? Let's get together to discuss our favorite looks and techniques and do each others' makeup! Sea Monkeys of all genders and experience levels are welcome. If you have makeup aboard, please bring it along especially if you'd like a makeover, but if you don't, please come as you are!

Wednesday March 11, 2020 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Half Moon/Stuyvesant Room Deck 3, Forward

1:00pm EDT

Game Exchange: Board/Cardgames
New for 2020: It’s the Board/Card Game Exchange!
What is it? 
Sea Monkeys sign up to HOST a tabletop/card game and get assigned a table by the tabletop team. When we get on board, Sea Monkeys review the game descriptions and sign up to play. 
We know that Sea Monkeys love all kinds of games, from classic card games to complex Eurogames. This is an opportunity to host a game and find people to play with. 
Hosts: this is an opportunity to host a game that you want to play. It can be a game from the library or a game you’ve brought from home. There will be a raffle for game hosts who participate. Click here to sign up.
Players: This is a chance to play a game you love, like, or have never heard of but want to try. Sign ups start on the boat when the game library opens.

Wednesday March 11, 2020 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Upper Main Dining Room Deck 3, Aft

1:00pm EDT

Omicron Protocol: Shadows Over San Lazaro (Cooperative)
Come try out the new prototype COOPERATIVE dungeon crawl game set in the “intra-apocalyptic” world of Omicron Protocol! You and 3 other friends control a squad of colorful characters to complete missions, gather resources, and uncover the mystery behind the crisis affecting the city!

(limited to four players; table 143, highlighted in attached image)


Wednesday March 11, 2020 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Lower Main Dining Room Deck 2, Aft

1:00pm EDT

Signing - Clint McElroy
Performers/Speakers
avatar for Clint McElroy

Clint McElroy

CLINT McELROY…Has fathered (an estimated) three childrenWas senior class president for Ironton High School Class of ’73 (1973, wise-ass, not 1873)Wrote Green Hornet comic books…for money.Is the most popular teacher at Marshall University because he is an easy A and never takes... Read More →


Wednesday March 11, 2020 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Lido Pool Area Deck 9, Midship

1:00pm EDT

Signing - Dr. Sydnee McElroy
Performers/Speakers
avatar for Sydnee McElroy, MD

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 →


Wednesday March 11, 2020 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Lido Pool Area Deck 9, Midship

1:00pm EDT

Signing - Justin McElroy
Performers/Speakers

Wednesday March 11, 2020 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Lido Pool Area Deck 9, Midship

1:00pm EDT

Signing - Kelly Sue DeConnick
Performers/Speakers
avatar for Kelly Sue DeConnick

Kelly Sue DeConnick

Kelly Sue DeConnick got her start in the comic industry adapting Japanese and Korean comics into English. Five years and more than ten thousand pages of adaptation later, she transitioned to American comics with 30 DAYS OF NIGHT: EBEN AND STELLA, for Steve Niles and IDW. Work for... Read More →


Wednesday March 11, 2020 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Lido Pool Area Deck 9, Midship

1:00pm EDT

Signing - Matt Fraction
Performers/Speakers
avatar for Matt Fraction

Matt Fraction

Pretty laid back, really.
MATT FRACTION writes comic books out in the woods and lives with his wife, writer Kelly Sue DeConnick, his two children, two dogs, a bearded dragon, and a yard full of coyotes and crows. Surely there’s a metaphor there.


Wednesday March 11, 2020 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Lido Pool Area Deck 9, Midship

1:00pm EDT

Signing - Travis McElroy
Performers/Speakers
avatar for Travis McElroy

Travis McElroy

Travis McElroy is a full-time Podcast Host/Producer who works on way more projects than he has time for. He started podcasting in 2010 with the comedy advice show My Brother, My Brother and Me. Since then, he has gone on to co-host The Adventure Zone, Shmanners, The Kind Rewind, Bunker... Read More →


Wednesday March 11, 2020 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Lido Pool Area Deck 9, Midship

1:00pm EDT

Magic the Gathering: Draft
Join us for a free Magic: the Gathering draft, where you'll open booster packs and select cards to build a brand new deck. Thanks to some generous volunteers, you even get to keep the cards!

Wednesday March 11, 2020 1:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Upper Main Dining Room Deck 3, Aft

1:30pm EDT

Private Event
Wednesday March 11, 2020 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Sea View Pool Area Deck 9, Aft

1:30pm EDT

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. A great way to meet new friends.

Wednesday March 11, 2020 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Ocean Bar Deck 3, Midship

1:30pm EDT

Pipe Cleaner Monkeys
Make your own monkey from pipe cleaners and wooden beads. Children welcome, but under 12 please bring an adult with you to help.

Wednesday March 11, 2020 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Crafting Room (Microsoft Studio) Deck 2, Aft

1:30pm EDT

Exits are Out: Escape Temple
A live-action text adventure game where the players take turns giving commands to the interpreter. Can you, an unpaid intern of a famous adventure-archaeologist, find your way out of a trap-filled temple?

(limited to eight participants)

Wednesday March 11, 2020 1:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Shadow Cabin (#4011) Deck 4, Forward

1:45pm EDT

Transgender Social Hour
Are you trans, transgender, non-binary, genderqueer, gender-nonconforming, etc.? Then come on down and hangout with other such folks. Allies welcome!

Wednesday March 11, 2020 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
Billboard Onboard Deck 2, Forward

2:00pm EDT

Challenge Square Dancing: The Geekiest Hobby You’ve Never Heard of (But Might Really Love)
Like board gaming or puzzle solving with your friends? Challenge square dancers collaboratively solve complex mathematical, spatial and linguistic puzzles in real time while getting some exercise. We’ll show you why we love our obscure hobby with some history and a few representative (which is not to say simple!) examples.

This event is a lecture/demo/Q&A session, not participatory. (But if you really want to get up and try we won’t stop you, I guess.)

Wednesday March 11, 2020 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
B.B. King's Deck 2, Midship

2:00pm EDT

Looking (Safely) at the Sun in H-alpha
DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE SUN, ESPECIALLY NOT THROUGH BINOCULARS, A TELESCOPE, OR ANY OTHER OPTICAL DEVICE.

With that out of the way, let's look at the Sun through a telescope, except this one has a filter which rejects most of the harmful energy and only lets through Hydrogen-α light which allows us to view detail on the Sun's surface, and possibly some prominences.

Wednesday March 11, 2020 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Observation Deck Deck 12, Forward

2:00pm EDT

Sponsor Spotlight: Greater Than Games (SPONSOR EVENT)
Stop by the display area in the ship's Shopping Arcade (Deck 3 Forward) to check out Greater Than Games' products—and meet the friendly folks who make them. (No purchase necessary, but you'll probably want to!)

Wednesday March 11, 2020 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Shops Deck 3, Midship

2:00pm EDT

Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament
Think you're good at Smash? Prove it in this 1v1 double elimination showdown. We will use semi-competitive rules as follows: 3 Stock, 8 minute timer -Best 2/3 finals are 3/5. -Stage Hazards: Off, Team Attack: On, Items: All Off and None. Neutral stages only.

Wednesday March 11, 2020 2:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
EXC Deck 11, Forward

2:15pm EDT

Let's Talk Photography
Photography is fun, both to do and to talk about. Doesn't matter if you use a big DSLR, your phone, or anything in between. We'll consider the virtues of all our photo options, why we like the cameras we like, and how we can make better pictures, or just have more fun doing what we do.

Wednesday March 11, 2020 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Holodeck (Crow's Nest Presentation Area) Deck 11, Forward

2:15pm EDT

JCC Snack Exchange
The JCC Snack Exchange is an opportunity for Sea Monkeys to share and exchange snacks from wherever they hail from. Everyone is welcome!

Wednesday March 11, 2020 2:15pm - 3:45pm EDT
Lower Main Dining Room Deck 2, Aft

2:30pm EDT

Private Event
Wednesday March 11, 2020 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Crow's Nest ('Ten Forward') Deck 11, Forward

2:30pm EDT

4th Annual BarCitizen@Sea
For fans and backers of Chris Robert's space MMO PC game : "Star Citizen" and also the single player game "Squardren 42"

Wednesday March 11, 2020 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Pinnacle Bar Deck 2, Midship

2:30pm EDT

Joke in a Box - Gag Cartooning Workshop
An introduction to the subtle wizardry that is gag cartooning. We will cover idea generation, joke-craft, and picture-making in service of the single-panel format. If we do this right, you’ll walk out with a stack of ideas and sketches that you’re excited about. If we do it wrong, I will be tied to the prow of the ship and left to the manatees. Worried about your drawing skills, or lack thereof? Don’t be—some of the best cartoonists really can’t draw worth a whistle. But we’ll cover a bit of technique, I promise.

NOTE: attendance limited to 30 people. Fill out our JoCo Cruise 2020 Workshop Signup Form by March 1 to apply; applicants will be notified whether or not they have been randomly selected to attend from the pool of this workshop's applicants.

Performers/Speakers

Wednesday March 11, 2020 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Tasman Room Deck 3, Forward

2:30pm EDT

Intermediate Improv
Do you have some Improv Experience? This workshop is for people who have learned the basics of Improv and wish to take the next step in their improv journey. We will do some advanced improv activities. Those who take the Intro to Improv Workshop are welcome to join us.

Wednesday March 11, 2020 2:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Hudson Room Deck 3, Forward

3:00pm EDT

Afternoon Tea
Wednesday March 11, 2020 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Lower Main Dining Room Deck 2, Aft

3:00pm EDT

Social Hour: Two-person RPG/Story Games
RPGs for two! The tabletop team will guide you and a partner (or show up solo and be paired up) through your choice of one of two different story RPG’s. No experience necessary. Event starts promptly at the start time as the game is about 45 min and about 10 min of explanation from the tabletop team.
One adventure theme is about space exploration and the other is a haunted/light horror theme.

Wednesday March 11, 2020 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Upper Main Dining Room Deck 3, Aft

3:00pm EDT

Hardly Strictly Sea Chanteys and Irish Music Session
Bring your voices and your instruments, to sing sea chanteys and jam on Irish tunes! Come share your favorites! It's been a blast these last three cruises - let's do it again!

Wednesday March 11, 2020 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Ocean Bar Deck 3, Midship

3:00pm EDT

Craft A Japanese Temari
Japanese Temari is the ancient craft of embroidering on a sphere. In this workshop you will be given a prepared ball to make your very own temari. You will learn the basics of stitching, and how to follow the guide threads on a ball to build a simple but elegant pattern. Written directions will also be provided, so that you can enjoy finishing this project throughout your down time during the cruise or at home.

Wednesday March 11, 2020 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Crafting Room (Microsoft Studio) Deck 2, Aft

3:30pm EDT

Binary Saga Live Reading and Q/A
Binary Saga is a new podcast/Writing project where two writers send pen pal style transmission to and from two alien planets in the same solar system. Neither writer knows what the other is sending or what's happening on the other planet. These transmission are translated by an earth team and recorded for the podcast.

Wednesday March 11, 2020 3:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Explorer's Lounge Stage Deck 2, Aft

3:30pm EDT

Sam'n'Ella: Infectious Music
M. Sieiro Garcia & Colin Taylor. Two friends, two ukuleles, too much time on their hands. Too wonderful to miss.

Wednesday March 11, 2020 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
B.B. King's Deck 2, Midship

3:30pm EDT

Poolside Fancy Fez-Tiara-Moustache Formal
Come up to the Lido Deck in your Fancy Clothes (or whatever you feel like wearing) for the fanciest happy hour there ever was! Admire others' finery and be admired in turn. Fezzes, tiaras and/or moustaches encouraged, but not required. Moustaches available as needed.

Wednesday March 11, 2020 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Lido Pool Area Deck 9, Midship

3:30pm EDT

Plan 8 from Outer Space, a Tabletop LARP
The People of Earth are stupid! They have the capacity to build a device which could destroy the Universe. We must stop them. But how...

A rules light, non-combat humorous LARP for eight players and one GM. It emphasizes roleplaying, characterization, and interaction over puzzle solving or adventuring. Prepare to play an over-the-top character (provided). No experience required, ages 16+.

Wednesday March 11, 2020 3:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
Half Moon/Stuyvesant Room Deck 3, Forward

4:00pm EDT

Billboard Onboard Happy Hour
Happy hour! Your second drink is only $2!

Wednesday March 11, 2020 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Billboard Onboard Deck 2, Forward

4:00pm EDT

Ocean Bar Happy Hour
Happy hour! Your second drink is only $2!

Wednesday March 11, 2020 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Ocean Bar Deck 3, Midship

4:00pm EDT

WANG WANG!
Join your fellow seamonkeys in the ceremony of drinking WANG WANGS, shouting WANG WANGs, singing WANG WANGs and other WANG WANG related shenanigans. WANG WANG!

Wednesday March 11, 2020 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Ocean Bar Deck 3, Midship

4:00pm EDT

Alexander Jamilton
Don't throw away your shot to participate in this large-scale singalong of the Broadway musical, Hamilton! This inclusive event welcomes anyone who wants to participate. Not a singer? No worries! You can still belt your heart out and blend into the crowd. Tone deaf? Not a problem: much of the show is spoken in rhythm! Piano will be covered; feel free to bring another instrument.

Wednesday March 11, 2020 4:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
Crow's Nest ('Ten Forward') Deck 11, Forward

4:15pm EDT

Sea Monkey Professional Connections
Looking for a job? Looking to hire? Let's get Sea Monkeys connected in a non-smarmy not introvert-hostile networking event. We go around the room and everyone can share who they are, what they are looking for or what they are hiring for, and ask questions about the job hunting process.

Wednesday March 11, 2020 4:15pm - 5:45pm EDT
Explorer's Lounge Stage Deck 2, Aft

4:30pm EDT

Tabletop Round Table
Come meet and hang out with some of the fascinating folks who create and make amazing and popular tabletop games.

Performers/Speakers
avatar for Keith Baker

Keith Baker

Twogether Studios
avatar for Christopher Badell

Christopher Badell

Editor-In-Chief, Greater Than Games
Christopher Badell is the designer and co-creator of the hit cooperative card game Sentinels of the Multiverse, the writer of all things Sentinel Comics, and the co-owner of Greater Than Games. He’s been a storyteller his whole life, and that storytelling has informed his attention... Read More →
avatar for James D'Amato

James D'Amato

President, ONE SHOT Podcast Network


Wednesday March 11, 2020 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Pinnacle Bar Deck 2, Midship

4:45pm EDT

Cripmonkeys and Spoonies (Sea Monkeys with Disabilities and/or Chronic Illnesses)
A little time and space for Sea Monkeys with disabilities and chronic illnesses to meet up, chat, and discuss. Self-identification is fine; we won't check your credentials at the door.

Wednesday March 11, 2020 4:45pm - 6:15pm EDT
Hudson Room Deck 3, Forward

4:45pm EDT

Drink & Draw
Artists and nonartista alike are welcome to join in on boozy doodle time! Get buzzed on spirits & inspiration and meet others who like to make interesting marks. Some art supplies will be provided if you don't have any!

Wednesday March 11, 2020 4:45pm - 6:15pm EDT
Billboard Onboard Deck 2, Forward

5:00pm EDT

Room Unavailable
Wednesday March 11, 2020 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Tasman Room Deck 3, Forward

5:00pm EDT

LGBTQ+ Cocktail Meetup and Sunset Dance Party w/ DJs Riz & Robs
Begun on the ms Westerdam during JoCo Cruise 2012, the annual LGBTQ+ cocktail meetup celebrates its 9th year of hoping it has a long enough initialism and being a low key get together for Sea Monkeys of all persuasions. Music provided by Riz & Robs.

Performers/Speakers
avatar for Riz Rollins

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 11, 2020 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Sea View Pool Area Deck 9, Aft

5:00pm EDT

Dinner (Open Dining)
Dinner on this evening is "Open Dining." You can come to the dining room anytime between 5 pm and 9 pm. NOTE: Fixed Seating table assignments and dining times will still apply.

Wednesday March 11, 2020 5:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Main Dining Room (Both Floors) Decks 2 & 3, Aft

5:30pm EDT

Private Event
Wednesday March 11, 2020 5:30pm - 6:15pm EDT
Pinnacle Bar Deck 2, Midship

5:30pm EDT

Henna on The Sea
What can be more fitting for a tropical getaway than having a beautiful long-lasting henna tattoo to adorn you? A few henna artist and I will happily chat you up while painting you. Interested in the process, materials, or just want to give it a go yourself? Well, there will be a short information session where we can answer your questions and give you a few tips and tricks. Come join us for fun, expression, and laughter while meeting new friends.

Wednesday March 11, 2020 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Crafting Room (Microsoft Studio) Deck 2, Aft

6:00pm EDT

Sea Monkey Karaoke
Get your sing on in B.B. King's Blues Club with this JoCo Cruise tradition.

Wednesday March 11, 2020 6:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
B.B. King's Deck 2, Midship

6:00pm EDT

Puzzled Pint
Come solve puzzles and have a pint! This is the at-sea running of puzzledpint.com's event. We'll provide the puzzles, and you solve 'em! If you like any sort of logic or word puzzle, you’ll like these.

Wednesday March 11, 2020 6:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Ocean Bar Deck 3, Midship

6:15pm EDT

Room Unavailable
Wednesday March 11, 2020 6:15pm - 7:15pm EDT
Hudson Room Deck 3, Forward

6:30pm EDT

Journey To Modelland: A Live Reading
A live reading of Modelland, the Tyra Banks penned novel.

We will read choice excepts from this fever dream piece of writing. If you like yelling WTF and laugh crying, this event is for you.

Performers/Speakers
avatar for Jean Grae

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 →
avatar for Sydnee McElroy, MD

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 →


Wednesday March 11, 2020 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Mainstage Deck 2, Forward

6:30pm EDT

Women in Tech Unconference
A conference on topics related to women in tech, organized, structured and led by the people attending it.

Wednesday March 11, 2020 6:30pm - 11:30pm EDT
Pinnacle Bar Deck 2, Midship

7:00pm EDT

Private Event
Wednesday March 11, 2020 7:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Tasman Room Deck 3, Forward

7:30pm EDT

Escape Room: An Epic Quest
Solve puzzles, petition mythical creatures, find magic relics, and perform a ritual to save the world! A tech-enhanced portable "escape room" for groups of up to 8. Advance sign-up recommended. (sheet posted in area)

NOTE: This is the same room from JoCo 2019. Please do not spoil it!

Wednesday March 11, 2020 7:30pm - 9:00pm EDT
Shadow Cabin (#4011) Deck 4, Forward

8:00pm EDT

Wonderful!

Wednesday March 11, 2020 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Mainstage Deck 2, Forward

8:00pm EDT

Kuiper Visits Apollo II: American Space History Boogaloo
I will tell cool stories about how we got to the Moon and beyond, illustrated by photographs of my dog with flown spacecraft. With permission, we've visited air and space museums all around the country before hours. This year's highlights include the Cosmosphere and Kennedy Space Center.

Wednesday March 11, 2020 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Holodeck (Crow's Nest Presentation Area) Deck 11, Forward

8:00pm EDT

Laughter Yoga
We all know that laughter is the best medicine. What is less commonly known is that the brain is unable to differentiate between genuine laughter and forced laughter. We will go through a series of exercises that stimulate the nervous system, oxygenate the body, and reduce stress hormones. No experience necessary, all levels of mobility welcome. Join us for an hour of fun!

This is not the yoga class you're imagining. We stand or sit and laugh. Stretchy pants are not necessary. Your formal wear is welcome.

Wednesday March 11, 2020 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Hudson Room Deck 3, Forward

8:00pm EDT

A Bunch of Monkeys Read Some Stuff
The Sea Monkey community contains writers who craft original short stories, poems, and creative non-fiction on all genres...and they're gonna read it! Out loud! It's like a book FOR YOUR EARS.

Wednesday March 11, 2020 8:00pm - 9:30pm EDT
Explorer's Lounge Stage Deck 2, Aft

8:00pm EDT

Video Game Librarian Hours
World 9 Gaming staff are on hand to assist in browsing the video game library. Outside these hours a limited number of consoles will still be available.

Wednesday March 11, 2020 8:00pm - Thursday March 12, 2020 2:00am EDT
EXC Deck 11, Forward

9:00pm EDT

Pat & Clint & Horton & Bartholomew Cubbins
Internationally-Known Flamenco Dance Admirer CLINT MCELROY and Multi-Platinum Recording Listener PATRICK ROTHFUSS once again share the gospel of Theodor Geisel (DR SEUSS). Readings feature Bartholomew Cubbins, and the entire Horton Duology...and funny hats.

Performers/Speakers
avatar for Clint McElroy

Clint McElroy

CLINT McELROY…Has fathered (an estimated) three childrenWas senior class president for Ironton High School Class of ’73 (1973, wise-ass, not 1873)Wrote Green Hornet comic books…for money.Is the most popular teacher at Marshall University because he is an easy A and never takes... Read More →


Wednesday March 11, 2020 9:00pm - 9:45pm EDT
B.B. King's Deck 2, Midship

9:00pm EDT

Sawbones
Join Dr. Sydnee and Justin McElroy for a thrilling tour of all the bad, stupid, terrible, amazing ways we've tried to fix people over the years. We'll be publishing this live podcast recording, imagine the thrill of playing it for friends and family and pointing out where you laughed very loudly at an inappropriate moment.

Performers/Speakers
avatar for Sydnee McElroy, MD

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 →


Wednesday March 11, 2020 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Mainstage Deck 2, Forward

9:30pm EDT

Dress Party
Join Drew and many of the JoCo Cruise Crew on their night off to celebrate in style. The style, specifically, is a dress that you wear. Dresses are not required but are preferred. This event was formerly known as "Drew's Crew's Booze-n-Brews Cruise Schmooze Dress Party", which is a title Paul really loves, so it is included here.

Performers/Speakers

Wednesday March 11, 2020 9:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
Sea View Pool Area Deck 9, Aft

9:30pm EDT

Cody Wymore's Musical Theater Mad Science Laboratory
Hello! Cody's back on his bullhorn - singing showtunes, writing jingles, and generally making a musical mess all over the place. What could this year's show bring? Even he won't know until the first downbeat!

Wednesday March 11, 2020 9:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
Ocean Bar Deck 3, Midship

9:30pm EDT

Nighttime Quiet Zone
The starboard side of the Lido Marketplace will be designated the "quiet side" after 9 pm. No gaming, no meetings, no loud noises, please. Take yer excessive noise over to the port side, please—or to the back deck, where the 24/7 pizza is!

Wednesday March 11, 2020 9:30pm - Thursday March 12, 2020 3:00am EDT
Lido Market Deck 9, Aft

10:00pm EDT

Songwriters on Ships Getting Questions
Songs: What are they? Are they a repeating series of organized sounds with some words sprinkled over top? Is there more to it than that?

Join some of the finest songwriters currently onboard any Holland America Line vessel to find out.

Moderators
avatar for Molly Lewis

Molly Lewis

¯_(ツ)_/¯

Performers/Speakers
avatar for Aimee Mann

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 →


Wednesday March 11, 2020 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Mainstage Deck 2, Forward

10:00pm EDT

Blood on the Clocktower
Blood on the Clocktower is a social deduction game that you don’t get knocked out of. This game is not yet available at time of submission and I have a pre-release copy to bring and run games of.

(limited to nine participants)

Wednesday March 11, 2020 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Tasman Room Deck 3, Forward

10:00pm EDT

Science Image Quiz Show
Can you recognize the moons of Jupiter? Distinguish a euglena from a paramecium? Identify the missing element in the chemical compound for caffeine? Put your knowledge to the test at this image-based quiz show. Audience members will vie to identify the person, place, or thing in each of over 100 pictures drawn from all realms of science. Prizes of no significance will be awarded at the end, and everyone -- even those who haven't answered a question -- will have a chance to win.

Wednesday March 11, 2020 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Crow's Nest ('Ten Forward') Deck 11, Forward

10:00pm EDT

Earthquakes of Hispaniola
Dr. Dana L. Pertermann, geologist, will take you through the basics of the earthquakes of Hispaniola! Please come with questions! (45 minute talk followed by Q&A)

Wednesday March 11, 2020 10:00pm - 11:15pm EDT
Holodeck (Crow's Nest Presentation Area) Deck 11, Forward

10:00pm EDT

The Lie of Show Don't Tell: A Writer's Dilemma
Have you ever been told to show, don’t tell? Don’t tell the readers how to feel or think? Be more concrete, be specific? Think you got it only to have the rewrite fall flat? That’s because the advice to show, don’t tell has an inherent contradiction. This how-to will reveal how the core contradiction of show, don’t tell can interfere with creating emotionally engaging scenes. Learn techniques to enrich scenes and captivate readers. With a little practice, you may never hear those three words again.

Wednesday March 11, 2020 10:00pm - 11:30pm EDT
Half Moon/Stuyvesant Room Deck 3, Forward

10:00pm EDT

JoustMania! - After Dark (Adults Only)
Adults only please. This session is designed for those who would like to Joust! without the dangerous littles :)
Come play a digitally enhanced, music based, party game. It is like Tag, with music, and motion controllers.
Try to jostle other people's controllers while protecting your own. The tempo of the music sets the sensitivity of the controllers. (Please Note: While civility and good sportsmanship are enforced, this is a contact event.)

Wednesday March 11, 2020 10:00pm - Thursday March 12, 2020 12:00am EDT
Hudson Room Deck 3, Forward

10:00pm EDT

DJ Riz's "Soul Train on a Ship" Dance Party
From Riz:

classic soul to disco and points between and beyond

Performers/Speakers
avatar for Riz Rollins

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 11, 2020 10:00pm - Thursday March 12, 2020 12:30am EDT
Sea View Pool Area Deck 9, Aft

10:15pm EDT

Balkan Folkdancing
Kathleen will teach a number of Balkan line dances, from several different Eastern European countries. All experience levels welcome. We'll start simply then add more complexity in both step patterns and rhythm.

Wednesday March 11, 2020 10:15pm - 11:45pm EDT
B.B. King's Deck 2, Midship

10:30pm EDT

Comedy Monkeys
Add some extra funny to your day with stand up comedy performances from fellow Sea Monkeys. Our cadre of experienced comics will bookend open mic Monkeys. So if you always wanted to give stand up a shot get together your best 3-5 minutes and sign up at the info desk! Not convinced? Okay fine, there will be nerdy door prizes aplenty.

Wednesday March 11, 2020 10:30pm - 11:30pm EDT
Explorer's Lounge Stage Deck 2, Aft

11:00pm EDT

Puppet Slam
Short (ten minute or less) puppet shows, open to all comers from professional, to enthusiast, to newcomer. All topics, forms of puppetry, and ideas are fair game; so be prepared to be entertained, shocked, and possibly (gasp!) educated!

Wednesday March 11, 2020 11:00pm - Thursday March 12, 2020 12:00am EDT
Ocean Bar Deck 3, Midship

11:00pm EDT

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. Pencils and erasers will be provided! (The attached image shows the area where this event will meet.)


Wednesday March 11, 2020 11:00pm - Thursday March 12, 2020 1:00am EDT
Lower Main Dining Room Deck 2, Aft

11:30pm EDT

The Church of the Infinite You
Sermons. Drinks. Food. Music. Being Amazing. Nondenominational...only Motivational.

Performers/Speakers
avatar for Jean Grae

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 →


Wednesday March 11, 2020 11:30pm - Thursday March 12, 2020 1:00am EDT
Mainstage Deck 2, Forward
 
Thursday, March 12
 

8:00am EDT

Daytime Quiet Zone
No gaming, no meetings, no loud noises before 3 pm, please! (There may be some sound bleed from the console gaming area, coffee bar and/or events in the Holodeck; but it's a large enough space that it should accommodate everyone's needs.)

Thursday March 12, 2020 8:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Crow's Nest ('Ten Forward') Deck 11, Forward

8:30am EDT

Morning Mindfulness
Start your day with quiet mindfulness. We'll gather for guided meditation, a thoughtful reading, and brief sharing. Pajamas and bedhead are welcome!

Thursday March 12, 2020 8:30am - 9:00am EDT
Tasman Room Deck 3, Forward

9:00am EDT

Ukulele Melee
Meeting for poolside tunes & fellowship.

All skill levels (& instruments) welcome, no skill (or instruments) required!

Performers/Speakers
avatar for Molly Lewis

Molly Lewis

¯_(ツ)_/¯


Thursday March 12, 2020 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Sea View Pool Area Deck 9, Aft

9:00am EDT

Games for Families with Smol Sea Monkeys
Show up and start playing! The tabletop team will be setting up a variety of tabletop games suitable for families with kids from ages 4-8 and give you quick pointers to get you started and make your way around the selection. Parent/Guardian must be present and participating with children during this event.
Warning: Choking Hazard:These games are not suitable for those 3 & under. 
Games we’re planning to play this time: Heads Talk, Tails Walk; Hop, Hop, Hop; Who Took My Eggs; Potato Pirates; Animal Upon Animal; Moustache Mash; Rhino

Thursday March 12, 2020 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Upper Main Dining Room Deck 3, Aft

9:00am EDT

Management Q&A
The JoCo Cruise Management sit on a stage and answer your questions about JoCo Cruise. Pretty straightforaward, actually.

Performers/Speakers
avatar for Jonathan Coulton

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 →
avatar for Paul Sabourin

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 →
avatar for Storm DiCostanzo

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 →


Thursday March 12, 2020 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Mainstage Deck 2, Forward

9:15am EDT

Decarbonizing JoCo Cruise: is Carbon-neutral Cruise Travel Possible?
Cruising is fun! It is also an immensely polluting activity that emits more carbon per passenger mile than air travel. What are the ethical considerations of the climate impact of cruising, and what must we do to neutralize these impacts? Come learn about the outlook on climate change, the technologies and policies that may deliver us net-zero cruising, and the steps JoCo Cruise is taking from Eli Mitchell-Larson, an Oxford-based climate scientist and Sea Monkey who authored JoCo Cruise’s recently released carbon roadmap.

Performers/Speakers

Thursday March 12, 2020 9:15am - 10:15am EDT
Tasman Room Deck 3, Forward

9:30am EDT

The ASMoRning Show, with Cap'n Smoothington J. Whispers
Start your mornings with a squishy excursion into seas of tranquility aboard the good ship autonomous sensory meridian response with your host, Cap'n Smoothington J. Whispers (a.k.a. Matt Fraction). Toot toot! Don’t worry, those toots are very quiet and also are the sounds of paper being cut slowly.

Performers/Speakers
avatar for Matt Fraction

Matt Fraction

Pretty laid back, really.
MATT FRACTION writes comic books out in the woods and lives with his wife, writer Kelly Sue DeConnick, his two children, two dogs, a bearded dragon, and a yard full of coyotes and crows. Surely there’s a metaphor there.


Thursday March 12, 2020 9:30am - 9:45am EDT
B.B. King's Deck 2, Midship

9:45am EDT

Friends of Bill W.
Thursday March 12, 2020 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Half Moon/Stuyvesant Room Deck 3, Forward

10:00am EDT

Office Hours: Echo Echo! (Poodle Poodle!)
Echo is a 5-year-old poodle who is here to work. She's Rachel's guide dog, which is why she's allowed on the ship. In general, she'll be working and unavailable for petting or socializing. (You try doing your job while someone's petting you!) But Echo is a "work hard, play hard" kind of girl, and she's got a lot of friends among the Sea Monkeys. So if you've been dying all week to meet her, THIS IS YOUR CHANCE! Echo will be off-duty and ready to mingle! Feel free to show up at any time during this session. (No treats, please! Also, please understand that even if you become her BFF during her office hours, she will still have to work afterwards and won't be able to say hi while working. Rachel likes not winding up under a truck. Thank you for your cooperation!)

Thursday March 12, 2020 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Explorer's Lounge Stage Deck 2, Aft

10:00am EDT

Origami
Come learn some basic Origami. Instructor will teach several "beginner" origami projects in the first half hour. Second half hour is for slightly more advanced projects and Q&A. All materials provided. All ages welcome but please bring an adult if you are under 12.

Thursday March 12, 2020 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Crafting Room (Microsoft Studio) Deck 2, Aft

10:00am EDT

Cardboard Concierge Hours
The Game Library is open 24 hours, and checkouts and check-ins are self serve, but you’ll find a member of the Tabletop Team offering game recommendations based on your interests and preferences during these scheduled hours.

Come to the game library at any time to:
  • Sign up for a Game Exchange Game or request a table to host one.
  • Check out a game/return a game.
  • Drop off a game to lend to the library ( till 10pm Day 1 only)

Thursday March 12, 2020 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Upper Main Dining Room Deck 3, Aft

10:00am EDT

Come & Play: Roll and Write Games
Roll & Write games are small portable games that involve rolling dice and marking results on paper—like the grandaddy of them all: Yahtzee. There’s a ton of these games out there, and the Tabletop Team is curating a selection so you can choose from solo or group, simultaneous play or turn based, complexity, and theme. 
This event has options for solo play and parallel play ( group play but not alot of interaction) for those who might be low on spoons.

Thursday March 12, 2020 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Upper Main Dining Room Deck 3, Aft

10:00am EDT

Illimat: Commander of The Seas Tournament
Join in and win! This Illimat tournament is open to players of all abilities and everyone will win something, but the winner of this point based multi round tournament will win big!

Thursday March 12, 2020 10:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Upper Main Dining Room Deck 3, Aft

10:00am EDT

English Country Dance Party with Renée Camus (Costumes welcome!)
Join Renée Camus for an English Country Dance Party! ECD is a fun, easy dance style, similar to contra and square dancing, that involves walking through space in patterns. It’s a living tradition with an emphasis on community, involving group social dances from the 1650s up to the present. All dances are taught, and you don’t need to bring a partner to join in. Beginners welcome!
If you’ve ever seen a Jane Austen film adaptation (such as Pride & Prejudice, Emma, etc.), then you’ve seen English country dancing. But trust me, it's a lot more fun to do than to watch! :)
Please wear comfortable shoes (ie: thin-soled, low heels), and it might help to bring a water bottle. Costumes are welcome too (as long as you can move in them)!

Thursday March 12, 2020 10:00am - 12:30pm EDT
B.B. King's Deck 2, Midship

10:00am EDT

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!

Thursday March 12, 2020 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Lido Pool Area Deck 9, Midship

10:00am EDT

Info Desk Hours
If you need information, well heck we have information!
Come here for any JoCo Cruise-related questions or issues you may have.
If you have questions or problems relating to the ship— your cabin, billing, etc —
please go to the ship’s Guest Services Desk, located on the opposite side of the Atrium on Deck 1.

Thursday March 12, 2020 10:00am - 4:30pm EDT
Atrium Deck 1, Midship

10:00am EDT

Video Game Librarian Hours
World 9 Gaming staff are on hand to assist in browsing the video game library. Outside these hours a limited number of consoles will still be available.

Thursday March 12, 2020 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
EXC Deck 11, Forward

11:00am EDT

But Enough about Me, Let's Talk about Me
Writing about one's self, in essays, memoirs, songs, comedy and non-fiction where one ends up being, if not a protagonist, then at least a character. Let's have writers talk about what it wakes to put one's self front and center...and vulnerable to interpretation, misinterpretation and criticism. Is writing about one's self egotism or exegesis—and what do we as writers take away from confronting ourselves?

Moderators
Performers/Speakers

Thursday March 12, 2020 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Mainstage Deck 2, Forward

11:00am EDT

Card Embroidery
Learn the basics of card stitching and making a hand stitched greeting card.  Ages 7 and up (uses scissors and sharp needles) Adult must attend with children younger than 12.

Thursday March 12, 2020 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Crafting Room (Microsoft Studio) Deck 2, Aft

11:00am EDT

Lockpicking Workshop
Learn how to pick locks. It is a fun and useful skill. We will watch some instructional videos and presentations, and then just hang out and pick some tricky locks. I will provide some locks and picks, but feel free to bring your own!

Thursday March 12, 2020 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Half Moon/Stuyvesant Room Deck 3, Forward

11:15am EDT

Kuiper Visits Apollo II: American Space History Boogaloo
I will tell cool stories about how we got to the Moon and beyond, illustrated by photographs of my dog with flown spacecraft. With permission, we've visited air and space museums all around the country before hours. This year's highlights include the Cosmosphere and Kennedy Space Center.

Thursday March 12, 2020 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Holodeck (Crow's Nest Presentation Area) Deck 11, Forward

11:15am EDT

Sky Water and you (About Stormwater)
"It's water, it falls from the sky... it's called rain." Stormwater public infrastructure- Why should you care? What are some of the things you can do at home to manage your skywater?

Thursday March 12, 2020 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Explorer's Lounge Stage Deck 2, Aft

11:30am EDT

Group Date, a Freeform Game about Dating
In Group Date, you will play two people going on their first three dates after being matched with one another on a popular dating website. The catch: each person is played collaboratively by four players, each driving an aspect of their personality. No experience required, ages 16+.

Thursday March 12, 2020 11:30am - 1:30pm EDT
Shadow Cabin (#4011) Deck 4, Forward

11:30am EDT

Star Trek: The Iconian Hourglass
Star Trek: TOS roleplaying using the Fate Core system. Players assume the roles of junior officers aboard a Federation destroyer. Content warnings: Sci-fi violence, death, natural disasters.

(limited to five players; table 141, highlighted in attached image)


Thursday March 12, 2020 11:30am - 2:30pm EDT
Lower Main Dining Room Deck 2, Aft

12:00pm EDT

Picture This
Writing visually, either by one's self or in collaboration with others: Let's get down into the nitty-gritty of the mechanics of this. How much storytelling is incumbent on the words versus visuals? What happens when there's a disconnect between the vision of the writer and the illustrator (especially if they're the same person!) and what it means to value the visual when one usually wades around in words?

Moderators
Performers/Speakers
avatar for Clint McElroy

Clint McElroy

CLINT McELROY…Has fathered (an estimated) three childrenWas senior class president for Ironton High School Class of ’73 (1973, wise-ass, not 1873)Wrote Green Hornet comic books…for money.Is the most popular teacher at Marshall University because he is an easy A and never takes... Read More →
avatar for Matt Fraction

Matt Fraction

Pretty laid back, really.
MATT FRACTION writes comic books out in the woods and lives with his wife, writer Kelly Sue DeConnick, his two children, two dogs, a bearded dragon, and a yard full of coyotes and crows. Surely there’s a metaphor there.


Thursday March 12, 2020 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Mainstage Deck 2, Forward

12:00pm EDT

Crider Talks Cancer Again
Jim Crider hosts a discussion about cancer treatment, caregiving (likely special guest: his caregiver and wife, Kim), and coping with a life-altering illness, which may or may not necessarily be cancer, as there are many semi-universal truths involved.

Thursday March 12, 2020 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Pinnacle Bar Deck 2, Midship

12:00pm EDT

Painting with Colored Pencils
Use colored pencils, water and paint brushes to create picture postcard beautiful scenes. All materials supplied. This class is geared for those 12 and up.

Thursday March 12, 2020 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Crafting Room (Microsoft Studio) Deck 2, Aft

12:00pm EDT

Dive Kick Tournament
Divekick is a fighting game with a twist. Each player only has two buttons. The buttons can be used to dive and kick. Players of any skill level are encouraged to join.

Thursday March 12, 2020 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
EXC Deck 11, Forward

12:30pm EDT

Fluffy Photo Shoot
Did a stuffed animal slip into your suitcase? Let's give our stuffed, stuffies, plush pals, etc. a change to get their picture taken and chat about their hoomans. Bears, penguins, rabbits, octopi, etc. all like a chance to socialize, too. This is a group pictures of our fluffy friends.

Thursday March 12, 2020 12:30pm - 1:00pm EDT
Billboard Onboard Deck 2, Forward

12:30pm EDT

Let's Talk Photography
Photography is fun, both to do and to talk about. Doesn't matter if you use a big DSLR, your phone, or anything in between. We'll consider the virtues of all our photo options, why we like the cameras we like, and how we can make better pictures, or just have more fun doing what we do.

Thursday March 12, 2020 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
Holodeck (Crow's Nest Presentation Area) Deck 11, Forward

12:30pm EDT

Creating Memorable Characters
Love them, loathe them, definitely ship them. Come talk about your fictional faves and what makes them so memorable, and in a hands-on exercise learn some tips on how to create your own unforgettable character.

NOTE: attendance limited to 30 people. Fill out our JoCo Cruise 2020 Workshop Signup Form by March 1 to apply; applicants will be notified whether or not they have been randomly selected to attend from the pool of this workshop's applicants.

Performers/Speakers
avatar for Rebecca Roanhorse

Rebecca Roanhorse

Writer
Rebecca Roanhorse is a New York Times Bestseller and Nebula, Hugo, and Locus Award-winning speculative fiction writer. Her novels include Trail of Lightning, Storm of Locusts (both part of the Sixth World series), Star Wars: Resistance Reborn, and the middle grade novel on the Rick... Read More →


Thursday March 12, 2020 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Tasman Room Deck 3, Forward

12:30pm EDT

Improv Firehose
So you know the basics and want to practice doing improve...here's an opportunity to do multiple improv scenes and get immediate feedback to help boost your game. We will have three experience improvisers coach you through a variety of improv scenes. This is a fun way to practice your skills!

Thursday March 12, 2020 12:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Explorer's Lounge Stage Deck 2, Aft

1:00pm EDT

Lets Get Mello: Solo RPG/Journaling Game: Alone Among The Stars
The tabletop team will play some chill sounds and gently lead you through the solo space exploration RPG/journaling game Alone Among The Stars by Takuma Okada. No experience needed. Bring a journal/writing tool of choice or we will provide blank paper and a ballpoint pen.

No interaction required. If you want to continue to have an amazing and unique JoCo experience but you are out of spoons to be social, we think you’ll be right at home here.

This event will be taking place during "Quiet Hours" in the Crow's Nest; please be respectful of others using the space during this time.

Thursday March 12, 2020 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Crow's Nest ('Ten Forward') Deck 11, Forward

1:00pm EDT

Swing Dance Lesson and Dance Party!
Come swing out with Kira and Erik!
We'll lead a 45 minute beginning swing dance/lindy hop lesson, followed by 45 minutes of social dancing with nerd-adjacent swing music. Feel free to bring your own music to share.
No partner or experience necessary. Wear comfortable, closed shoes.

Thursday March 12, 2020 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
B.B. King's Deck 2, Midship

1:00pm EDT

Omicron Protocol: Shadows Over San Lazaro (Cooperative)
Come try out the new prototype COOPERATIVE dungeon crawl game set in the “intra-apocalyptic” world of Omicron Protocol! You and 3 other friends control a squad of colorful characters to complete missions, gather resources, and uncover the mystery behind the crisis affecting the city!

(limited to four players; table 143, highlighted in attached image)


Thursday March 12, 2020 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Lower Main Dining Room Deck 2, Aft

1:15pm EDT

Egyptian Hieroglyphs
Learn a bit about the mysterious alphabets used by ancient Egyptians. Then try your hand at writing a few words in Egyptian hieroglyphs, including things like your name, pretensions towards being pharaoh, and some other choice phrases.

Thursday March 12, 2020 1:15pm - 1:45pm EDT
Half Moon/Stuyvesant Room Deck 3, Forward

1:30pm EDT

Tabletop Round Table
Come meet and hang out with some of the fascinating folks who create and make amazing and popular tabletop games.

Performers/Speakers
avatar for Keith Baker

Keith Baker

Twogether Studios
avatar for Christopher Badell

Christopher Badell

Editor-In-Chief, Greater Than Games
Christopher Badell is the designer and co-creator of the hit cooperative card game Sentinels of the Multiverse, the writer of all things Sentinel Comics, and the co-owner of Greater Than Games. He’s been a storyteller his whole life, and that storytelling has informed his attention... Read More →
avatar for James D'Amato

James D'Amato

President, ONE SHOT Podcast Network


Thursday March 12, 2020 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Pinnacle Bar Deck 2, Midship

1:30pm EDT

Neuro Monkey Meetup
Do you live with stroke, TBI, MS, Parkinsons, or any other nervous system damage/failure? Or do you care for someone with conditions? Or do you work in the field? Let's get together and talk about life with brain/nerve stuff, strategies for having a great boat, and celebrate the socially acceptable napping neurofatigue let's us do.

Thursday March 12, 2020 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Ocean Bar Deck 3, Midship

1:30pm EDT

Transgender Social Hour
Are you trans, transgender, non-binary, genderqueer, gender-nonconforming, etc.? Then come on down and hangout with other such folks. Allies welcome!

Thursday March 12, 2020 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Billboard Onboard Deck 2, Forward

1:45pm EDT

The Best PC Games of 30 Years Ago, Today!
Learn how to play your favorite DOS and Win9x gaming classics on modern computers or build up a retro gaming PC.

Thursday March 12, 2020 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
Holodeck (Crow's Nest Presentation Area) Deck 11, Forward

2:00pm EDT

Social Hour: Two-person RPG/Story Games
RPGs for two! The tabletop team will guide you and a partner (or show up solo and be paired up) through your choice of one of two different story RPG’s. No experience necessary. Event starts promptly at the start time as the game is about 45 min and about 10 min of explanation from the tabletop team.
One adventure theme is about space exploration and the other is a haunted/light horror theme.

Thursday March 12, 2020 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Upper Main Dining Room Deck 3, Aft

2:00pm EDT

Office Hours - Kelly Sue DeConnick and Matt Fraction
Performers/Speakers
avatar for Kelly Sue DeConnick

Kelly Sue DeConnick

Kelly Sue DeConnick got her start in the comic industry adapting Japanese and Korean comics into English. Five years and more than ten thousand pages of adaptation later, she transitioned to American comics with 30 DAYS OF NIGHT: EBEN AND STELLA, for Steve Niles and IDW. Work for... Read More →
avatar for Matt Fraction

Matt Fraction

Pretty laid back, really.
MATT FRACTION writes comic books out in the woods and lives with his wife, writer Kelly Sue DeConnick, his two children, two dogs, a bearded dragon, and a yard full of coyotes and crows. Surely there’s a metaphor there.


Thursday March 12, 2020 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Tasman Room Deck 3, Forward

2:00pm EDT

Signing - Griffin McElroy
Performers/Speakers

Thursday March 12, 2020 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Lido Pool Area Deck 9, Midship

2:00pm EDT

Signing - John Scalzi
Performers/Speakers
avatar for John Scalzi

John Scalzi

Author,
I enjoy pie.


Thursday March 12, 2020 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Lido Pool Area Deck 9, Midship

2:00pm EDT

Signing - Martha Wells
Performers/Speakers
avatar for Martha Wells

Martha Wells

Martha Wells writes SF/F, including The Murderbot Diaries and The Books of the Raksura series. She has won a Nebula Award, two Hugo Awards, two Locus Awards, and her work has appeared on the Philip K. Dick Award ballot, the USA Today and the New York Times Bestseller Lists.


Thursday March 12, 2020 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Lido Pool Area Deck 9, Midship

2:00pm EDT

Signing - Mega Ran
Performers/Speakers

Thursday March 12, 2020 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Lido Pool Area Deck 9, Midship

2:00pm EDT

Signing - Rachel McElroy
Performers/Speakers

Thursday March 12, 2020 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Lido Pool Area Deck 9, Midship

2:00pm EDT

Signing - Rebecca Roanhorse
Performers/Speakers
avatar for Rebecca Roanhorse

Rebecca Roanhorse

Writer
Rebecca Roanhorse is a New York Times Bestseller and Nebula, Hugo, and Locus Award-winning speculative fiction writer. Her novels include Trail of Lightning, Storm of Locusts (both part of the Sixth World series), Star Wars: Resistance Reborn, and the middle grade novel on the Rick... Read More →


Thursday March 12, 2020 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Lido Pool Area Deck 9, Midship

2:00pm EDT

Signing - Vance Gilbert
Performers/Speakers

Thursday March 12, 2020 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Lido Pool Area Deck 9, Midship

2:00pm EDT

Craft A Japanese Temari
Japanese Temari is the ancient craft of embroidering on a sphere. In this workshop you will be given a prepared ball to make your very own temari. You will learn the basics of stitching, and how to follow the guide threads on a ball to build a simple but elegant pattern. Written directions will also be provided, so that you can enjoy finishing this project throughout your down time during the cruise or at home.

Thursday March 12, 2020 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Crafting Room (Microsoft Studio) Deck 2, Aft

2:45pm EDT

The AniMonday Podcast
Co-hosts Colin and Kayla Hemphill will present a live episode of The AniMonday Podcast. Each week, they hit the random button on Crunchyroll and watch whatever pops up, then discuss it on the show! Check out their website at AniMonday.moe for more info.

Thursday March 12, 2020 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Explorer's Lounge Stage Deck 2, Aft

3:00pm EDT

Single Malt Scotch Tasting
Enjoy a flight of five high-quality scotches, because you're fancy and you like nice things. Hosted by Christopher Badell. This event is subject to a $49 surcharge, which will be charged to your onboard account; sign up via any bartender or bar server, or at the ship's Guest Services Desk. Seating is limited!

Performers/Speakers
avatar for Christopher Badell

Christopher Badell

Editor-In-Chief, Greater Than Games
Christopher Badell is the designer and co-creator of the hit cooperative card game Sentinels of the Multiverse, the writer of all things Sentinel Comics, and the co-owner of Greater Than Games. He’s been a storyteller his whole life, and that storytelling has informed his attention... Read More →


Thursday March 12, 2020 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Pinnacle Bar Deck 2, Midship

3:00pm EDT

Hardly Strictly Sea Chanteys and Irish Music Session
Bring your voices and your instruments, to sing sea chanteys and jam on Irish tunes! Come share your favorites! It's been a blast these last three cruises - let's do it again!

Thursday March 12, 2020 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Ocean Bar Deck 3, Midship

3:00pm EDT

The History of Comics from Lascaux to Last Week in 29 Minutes
We’ll set a timer and then give a fast-paced talk on, uh, the History of Comics from Lascaux to Last Week. It’ll last, um, 29 minutes. After which we can take questions.

Performers/Speakers
avatar for Kelly Sue DeConnick

Kelly Sue DeConnick

Kelly Sue DeConnick got her start in the comic industry adapting Japanese and Korean comics into English. Five years and more than ten thousand pages of adaptation later, she transitioned to American comics with 30 DAYS OF NIGHT: EBEN AND STELLA, for Steve Niles and IDW. Work for... Read More →
avatar for Matt Fraction

Matt Fraction

Pretty laid back, really.
MATT FRACTION writes comic books out in the woods and lives with his wife, writer Kelly Sue DeConnick, his two children, two dogs, a bearded dragon, and a yard full of coyotes and crows. Surely there’s a metaphor there.


Thursday March 12, 2020 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Tasman Room Deck 3, Forward

3:00pm EDT

Drink & Draw
Artists and nonartista alike are welcome to join in on boozy doodle time! Get buzzed on spirits & inspiration and meet others who like to make interesting marks. Some art supplies will be provided if you don't have any!

Thursday March 12, 2020 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Billboard Onboard Deck 2, Forward

3:00pm EDT

Modern Human Neuroscience
A survey of modern neuroscience, beginning with philosophical perspectives through evolutionary and developmental lenses, and then focusing on human neuroscience as accessible via MRI and other advanced technologies, and finally, ending with some cutting edge and fascinating work and where we may be headed moving into the future.

Thursday March 12, 2020 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Holodeck (Crow's Nest Presentation Area) Deck 11, Forward

4:00pm EDT

ShutterMonkey Q/A. AKA, How to Retain Sanity while Photographing a JoCo Cruise
Simple Q/A with Shutter monkeys and Regular monkeys (and some of those irregular ones too) to answer any questions about event photography and specifically shooting JoCo events

Thursday March 12, 2020 4:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Explorer's Lounge Stage Deck 2, Aft

4:00pm EDT

Billboard Onboard Happy Hour
Happy hour! Your second drink is only $2!

Thursday March 12, 2020 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Billboard Onboard Deck 2, Forward

4:00pm EDT

Ocean Bar Happy Hour
Happy hour! Your second drink is only $2!

Thursday March 12, 2020 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Ocean Bar Deck 3, Midship

4:00pm EDT

WANG WANG!
Join your fellow seamonkeys in the ceremony of drinking WANG WANGS, shouting WANG WANGs, singing WANG WANGs and other WANG WANG related shenanigans. WANG WANG!

Thursday March 12, 2020 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Ocean Bar Deck 3, Midship

5:00pm EDT

Room Unavailable
Thursday March 12, 2020 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Tasman Room Deck 3, Forward

5:00pm EDT

Dinner (Red Team)
Thursday March 12, 2020 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Main Dining Room (Both Floors) Decks 2 & 3, Aft

5:00pm EDT

Cardboard Concierge Hours
The Game Library is open 24 hours, and checkouts and check-ins are self serve, but you’ll find a member of the Tabletop Team offering game recommendations based on your interests and preferences during these scheduled hours.

Come to the game library at any time to:
  • Sign up for a Game Exchange Game or request a table to host one.
  • Check out a game/return a game.
  • Drop off a game to lend to the library ( till 10pm Day 1 only)

Thursday March 12, 2020 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Upper Main Dining Room Deck 3, Aft

5:00pm EDT

Main Concert (Gold Team) - Vance Gilbert; Paul and Storm; Special Surprise TBA
Performers/Speakers
avatar for Paul Sabourin

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 →
avatar for Storm DiCostanzo

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 →


Thursday March 12, 2020 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mainstage Deck 2, Forward

6:15pm EDT

Room Unavailable
Thursday March 12, 2020 6:15pm - 7:15pm EDT
Hudson Room Deck 3, Forward

7:00pm EDT

Private Event
Thursday March 12, 2020 7:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Tasman Room Deck 3, Forward

7:30pm EDT

Dinner (Gold Team)
Thursday March 12, 2020 7:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
Main Dining Room (Both Floors) Decks 2 & 3, Aft

7:30pm EDT

Main Concert (Red Team) - Vance Gilbert; Paul and Storm; Special Surprise TBA
Performers/Speakers
avatar for Paul Sabourin

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 →
avatar for Storm DiCostanzo

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 →


Thursday March 12, 2020 7:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
Mainstage Deck 2, Forward

8:00pm EDT

Room Unavailable
Thursday March 12, 2020 8:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Tasman Room Deck 3, Forward

8:00pm EDT

Video Game Librarian Hours
World 9 Gaming staff are on hand to assist in browsing the video game library. Outside these hours a limited number of consoles will still be available.

Thursday March 12, 2020 8:00pm - Friday March 13, 2020 2:00am EDT
EXC Deck 11, Forward

9:30pm EDT

Nighttime Quiet Zone
The starboard side of the Lido Marketplace will be designated the "quiet side" after 9 pm. No gaming, no meetings, no loud noises, please. Take yer excessive noise over to the port side, please—or to the back deck, where the 24/7 pizza is!

Thursday March 12, 2020 9:30pm - Friday March 13, 2020 3:00am EDT
Lido Market Deck 9, Aft

10:00pm EDT

Blood on the Clocktower
Blood on the Clocktower is a social deduction game that you don’t get knocked out of. This game is not yet available at time of submission and I have a pre-release copy to bring and run games of.

(limited to nine participants)

Thursday March 12, 2020 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Tasman Room Deck 3, Forward

10:00pm EDT

GISHers Meet-up
Let's get together to talk about GISH (the Greatest International Scavenger Hunt)! If you're anywhere on the GISH spectrum from curious to try it out through to in-it-to-win-it for years, join us to share stories of the many triumphs and abject failures every new GISH week brings.

Thursday March 12, 2020 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Pinnacle Bar Deck 2, Midship

10:00pm EDT

Lock Picking 101
Ever wanted to learn about locks? How they work? How to open them without a key? This is the shadow event for you. All welcome, beginners especially so, but we cater to all skillsets. All needed supplies provided, but you may bring your own picks if you have them.

Spots are strictly limited due to supplies, so get in early.

Thursday March 12, 2020 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Half Moon/Stuyvesant Room Deck 3, Forward

10:00pm EDT

Disney Sing-along with Travis and Tybee!
Alright folks, it's happening again so BE PREPARED! The 2019 Disney Sing Along was so popular (YOU'RE WELCOME!) that were back with round 3! Don't be like those POOR UNFORTUNATE SOULS who miss out! Come sing along to some of your favorite Disney tunes led by some of your favorite performers! Get stage fright? LET IT GO! Everyone is singing along and it's gonna be great! So, be there and BE OUR GUEST, as we take another leap INTO THE UNKNOWN!

Performers/Speakers
avatar for Travis McElroy

Travis McElroy

Travis McElroy is a full-time Podcast Host/Producer who works on way more projects than he has time for. He started podcasting in 2010 with the comedy advice show My Brother, My Brother and Me. Since then, he has gone on to co-host The Adventure Zone, Shmanners, The Kind Rewind, Bunker... Read More →


Thursday March 12, 2020 10:00pm - 11:30pm EDT
Mainstage Deck 2, Forward

10:00pm EDT

dot.darkness Concert
dot.darkness (dot-dot-darkness) is a nerdy electronic rock duo formed in Nashville by a couple comp sci students from Texas. Their musical influences include prog rock, drum n bass, chiptune, and, of course, JoCo himself. Their latest album, Polymorph, draws from depictions of transformative experiences in works of science fiction and fantasy. Come help them fulfill their dreams of rocking out on the nerdiest boat around.

Website: dotdotdarknessmusic.com

Thursday March 12, 2020 10:00pm - 11:30pm EDT
Explorer's Lounge Stage Deck 2, Aft

10:00pm EDT

Nerdy Trivia
A trivia competition filled with the kinds of things sea monkeys are especially likely to know: genre literature, video games, comics, etc. Teams of four to six will compete for glory and prizes, but mainly glory. Bring your own group, or we'll help you find new trivia-knowing friends.

Thursday March 12, 2020 10:00pm - 11:30pm EDT
Crow's Nest ('Ten Forward') Deck 11, Forward

10:00pm EDT

Soul Calibur VI Tournament
A story of souls and swords plays out on the high seas... Come face off in the current iteration of this epic fighting series. Format is double elimination best 2/3.

Thursday March 12, 2020 10:00pm - Friday March 13, 2020 12:00am EDT
EXC Deck 11, Forward

10:00pm EDT

JoustMania!
Come play a digitally enhanced, music based, party game. It is like Tag, with music, and motion controllers.
Try to jostle other people's controllers while protecting your own. The tempo of the music sets the sensitivity of the controllers. (Please Note: While civility and good sportsmanship are enforced, this is a contact event.)

Thursday March 12, 2020 10:00pm - Friday March 13, 2020 12:00am EDT
Hudson Room Deck 3, Forward

10:00pm EDT

Pun Overboard 2 - Return of the Puns
Are you a fan of puns? Come and watch our sea-punkeys do battle to decide who will take home the grand prize!

Want to take compete? Arrive early to be sure to get a spot, and come prepared to create puns in surprise categories against the clock!

Thursday March 12, 2020 10:00pm - Friday March 13, 2020 12:00am EDT
Ocean Bar Deck 3, Midship

10:00pm EDT

Attempted Critical Role Watch Party
If the ship's internet holds out, we'll try to watch the live installment of a bunch of nerdy ass voice actors playing Dungeons and Dragons.
There are no guarantees that this will succeed.

Thursday March 12, 2020 10:00pm - Friday March 13, 2020 1:00am EDT
Holodeck (Crow's Nest Presentation Area) Deck 11, Forward

11:00pm EDT

Star-gazing
Look at stars! Also, possibly planets, meteors, and definitely the Moon, which will be near full. I will talk about science and mythology, and welcome any other amateur (or professional) astronomers to join and answer questions. Deck lights will be turned off and people will have red flashlights to preserve night vision; please do not use phone flashlights.

Thursday March 12, 2020 11:00pm - Friday March 13, 2020 12:00am EDT
Observation Deck Deck 12, Forward

11:00pm EDT

David Rees and John Hodgman Make You Dance to Songs
John Hodgman and David Rees hold a dance party to celebrate this summer’s premiere of their new animated show, DICKTOWN. They promise to not play “Shake It Off” more than five times.

Performers/Speakers

Thursday March 12, 2020 11:00pm - Friday March 13, 2020 1:00am EDT
B.B. King's Deck 2, Midship

11:00pm EDT

Call of Cthulhu: Cabin in the Woods
In the spring of 2018, a group of college students decide to visit a family house in the Poconos for spring break. The woods are quiet, the neighbors are friendly, and the nearby town is full of upscale shopping and entertainment. What could go wrong?

Call of Cthulhu is a horror-themed roleplaying system. Character sheets and dice will be provided, and while the system mechanics are easy to teach, a prior knowledge of roleplaying would be helpful.

(limited to five players; The attached image shows the area where this event will meet.)


Thursday March 12, 2020 11:00pm - Friday March 13, 2020 2:00am EDT
Lower Main Dining Room Deck 2, Aft

11:30pm EDT

JOCOBOT MANDATORY MEETING PLEASE COME JOCO
YOU MUST COME TO MY MEETING IT IS REQUIRED ESPECIALLY JOCO WHO IS ESPECIALLY REQUIRED

Performers/Speakers
avatar for Jonathan Coulton

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 →


Thursday March 12, 2020 11:30pm - 11:45pm EDT
Atrium Deck 1, Midship
 
Friday, March 13
 

12:00am EDT

"Rothfuss after Dark" Reading and Q&A
Performers/Speakers

Friday March 13, 2020 12:00am - 1:00am EDT
Mainstage Deck 2, Forward

6:50am EDT

Theme: Jammies Day
Everyone's running out of clean clothes anyway, so today is one big day-long celebration of the fact that nobody can make us put on "real" clothes if we don't want to!

Friday March 13, 2020 6:50am - 11:59pm EDT
Whole Ship

6:55am EDT

Room Unavailable
Friday March 13, 2020 6:55am - 11:59pm EDT
Hudson Room Deck 3, Forward

7:00am EDT

Port of Call - Half Moon Cay
Friday March 13, 2020 7:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

8:00am EDT

Daytime Quiet Zone
No gaming, no meetings, no loud noises before 3 pm, please! (There may be some sound bleed from the console gaming area, coffee bar and/or events in the Holodeck; but it's a large enough space that it should accommodate everyone's needs.)

Friday March 13, 2020 8:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Crow's Nest ('Ten Forward') Deck 11, Forward

9:30am EDT

The ASMoRning Show, with Cap'n Smoothington J. Whispers
Start your mornings with a squishy excursion into seas of tranquility aboard the good ship autonomous sensory meridian response with your host, Cap'n Smoothington J. Whispers (a.k.a. Matt Fraction). Toot toot! Don’t worry, those toots are very quiet and also are the sounds of paper being cut slowly.

Performers/Speakers
avatar for Matt Fraction

Matt Fraction

Pretty laid back, really.
MATT FRACTION writes comic books out in the woods and lives with his wife, writer Kelly Sue DeConnick, his two children, two dogs, a bearded dragon, and a yard full of coyotes and crows. Surely there’s a metaphor there.


Friday March 13, 2020 9:30am - 9:45am EDT
B.B. King's Deck 2, Midship

9:45am EDT

Friends of Bill W.
Friday March 13, 2020 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Half Moon/Stuyvesant Room Deck 3, Forward

10:00am EDT

Onboard Booking Form Deadline
Onboard Booking forms must be turned in to the Info Desk by 10 am on Friday, day 7.

Friday March 13, 2020 10:00am - 10:01am EDT
TBA

10:00am EDT

Tween Meetup (Ages 9-12)
HMC Beach meetup for kids ages 9-12. On the beach in front of "I Wish I Could Stay Here Forever" bar. Look for the blue Ooo flags.

Friday March 13, 2020 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

10:00am EDT

Info Desk Hours
If you need information, well heck we have information!
Come here for any JoCo Cruise-related questions or issues you may have.
If you have questions or problems relating to the ship— your cabin, billing, etc —
please go to the ship’s Guest Services Desk, located on the opposite side of the Atrium on Deck 1.

Friday March 13, 2020 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Atrium Deck 1, Midship

10:00am EDT

Roll, Write & Recommend Game Buffet
Maybe your idea of a grand day is staying on the boat and playing some games? The Tabletop team will put out a spread of some recommended games as well as fun, quick to learn roll and write games (they’re like modern Yahtzee games) for you to check out of the library and enjoy.

Friday March 13, 2020 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Upper Main Dining Room Deck 3, Aft

10:00am EDT

Video Game Librarian Hours
World 9 Gaming staff are on hand to assist in browsing the video game library. Outside these hours a limited number of consoles will still be available.

Friday March 13, 2020 10:00am - 6:00pm EDT
EXC Deck 11, Forward

11:00am EDT

Giant Floating Starfish
Have you ever wanted to be in an Esther Williams movie, floating on the water with a few dozen friends making beautiful geometric shapes? Well now is your chance! Let’s link hands (or feet) on the beautiful blue waters of the Caribbean and make some water art! Meet on the beach, at the water's edge, just before the pirate ship. Look for Mary in a bright orange sarong.

Friday March 13, 2020 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

12:00pm EDT

Mermonkey Swim & Photoshoot
Calling all merfolk, come swim with the mermonkey pod in the crystal clear waters of Half Moon Cay. Meetup at the far end of the swimming area near the pirate ship! Photographers encouraged!

Friday March 13, 2020 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

2:00pm EDT

Room unavailable
Friday March 13, 2020 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Mainstage Deck 2, Forward

3:00pm EDT

Board Game Library Closed
Like a wave reaching the shore, all board game check outs cease so that they can be carefully packed away. The tabletop team will be on hand to sort and help you pick up games you lent to the library for the week.

Friday March 13, 2020 3:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Upper Main Dining Room Deck 3, Aft

3:30pm EDT

Chicazul & Friends Musical Variety Hour
Sara Chicazul and a superlative of special guests mark ten years of JoCo Cruising with cover songs, costumes, and a celebration of the friends we've made along the way. That includes you!

Friday March 13, 2020 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
B.B. King's Deck 2, Midship

3:30pm EDT

MetroQuest Nieuw York Wrap Party
Players of the puzzle hunt "MetroQuest: Nieuw York" can submit their final answers, meet the organizers, and share stories. Raffle drawing for participants!

Friday March 13, 2020 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Crow's Nest ('Ten Forward') Deck 11, Forward

4:00pm EDT

Billboard Onboard Happy Hour
Happy hour! Your second drink is only $2!

Friday March 13, 2020 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Billboard Onboard Deck 2, Forward

4:00pm EDT

Ocean Bar Happy Hour
Happy hour! Your second drink is only $2!

Friday March 13, 2020 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Ocean Bar Deck 3, Midship

4:00pm EDT

Shabbat Services
Amidst the chaos of *real life* and the overstimulation of the cruise, it's always nice to take an hour each week to reflect on what's important. Please come join us for Friday night Shabbat services, as we do some prayer and reflection through discussion and song. The services will be based around a traditional Shabbat service, but will be open and accessible to people of any and all faiths.

Friday March 13, 2020 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Half Moon/Stuyvesant Room Deck 3, Forward

4:00pm EDT

WANG WANG!
Join your fellow seamonkeys in the ceremony of drinking WANG WANGS, shouting WANG WANGs, singing WANG WANGs and other WANG WANG related shenanigans. WANG WANG!

Friday March 13, 2020 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Ocean Bar Deck 3, Midship

5:00pm EDT

Room Unavailable
Friday March 13, 2020 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Tasman Room Deck 3, Forward

5:00pm EDT

Dinner (Red Team)
Friday March 13, 2020 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Main Dining Room (Both Floors) Decks 2 & 3, Aft

5:00pm EDT

Main Concert (Gold Team) - Jonathan Coulton and Friends
Performers/Speakers
avatar for Jonathan Coulton

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 13, 2020 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mainstage Deck 2, Forward

7:30pm EDT

Dinner (Gold Team)
Friday March 13, 2020 7:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
Main Dining Room (Both Floors) Decks 2 & 3, Aft

7:30pm EDT

Main Concert (Red Team) - Jonathan Coulton and Friends
Performers/Speakers
avatar for Jonathan Coulton

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 13, 2020 7:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
Mainstage Deck 2, Forward

9:30pm EDT

Nighttime Quiet Zone
The starboard side of the Lido Marketplace will be designated the "quiet side" after 9 pm. No gaming, no meetings, no loud noises, please. Take yer excessive noise over to the port side, please—or to the back deck, where the 24/7 pizza is!

Friday March 13, 2020 9:30pm - 11:59pm EDT
Lido Market Deck 9, Aft

10:00pm EDT

"One Last Time...Relax, Have a Drink with Me" Farewell Reception
Our traditional end-of-cruise gathering to share memories, and enjoy each other's company one last time. Cash bar.

Friday March 13, 2020 10:00pm - 11:30pm EDT
Lido Deck 44174
 
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