Arisia
@arisia.bsky.social
Arisia is New England’s largest and most diverse Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention Join us in Boston January 16-19, 2026! https://arisia.org/
Sadly, we must report that John Wiswell will be unable to join us for the Arisia 2026 convention as our Writer Guest of Honor. John looks forward to attending future Arisias, and we look forward to seeing him then.
Please do check out his books, available wherever fine SF/F books are sold.
Please do check out his books, available wherever fine SF/F books are sold.
December 3, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Sadly, we must report that John Wiswell will be unable to join us for the Arisia 2026 convention as our Writer Guest of Honor. John looks forward to attending future Arisias, and we look forward to seeing him then.
Please do check out his books, available wherever fine SF/F books are sold.
Please do check out his books, available wherever fine SF/F books are sold.
This week the Arisia Time Machine travels to 2010, still at the Zig, and finds some vampire hunters.
December 2, 2025 at 5:04 PM
This week the Arisia Time Machine travels to 2010, still at the Zig, and finds some vampire hunters.
Should the Arisia convention take a one-year break in 2027? Arisia Corp members will vote to decide at the 12/9 Corp meeting (7pm, Zoom) what the con will do in 2027. Anyone who has attended at least one Arisia con will be able to attend and comment. For more info visit buff.ly/4aMUB4l.
December 1, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Should the Arisia convention take a one-year break in 2027? Arisia Corp members will vote to decide at the 12/9 Corp meeting (7pm, Zoom) what the con will do in 2027. Anyone who has attended at least one Arisia con will be able to attend and comment. For more info visit buff.ly/4aMUB4l.
Our December ConComm will be in person at the ziggurat hotel on 12/7 from 3-5pm! The address is 575 Mem. Dr., Cambridge. Paid parking on the street or in hotel garage. By T, it's about a 25 minute walk from Kendall/MIT on the Red Line or a 10 minute walk from the #47 or #1 bus stops (via Central Sq)
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November 28, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Our December ConComm will be in person at the ziggurat hotel on 12/7 from 3-5pm! The address is 575 Mem. Dr., Cambridge. Paid parking on the street or in hotel garage. By T, it's about a 25 minute walk from Kendall/MIT on the Red Line or a 10 minute walk from the #47 or #1 bus stops (via Central Sq)
Happy Thanksgiving! Can you believe it's only 50 days until Arisia?
November 27, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Happy Thanksgiving! Can you believe it's only 50 days until Arisia?
Arisia happens because of our fantastic volunteers. If you think you might want to help out this year, check out these jobs which we need filled most urgently. To read full descriptions, see more jobs, and fill out the volunteer signup form head to buff.ly/gmbxXjJ
November 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Arisia happens because of our fantastic volunteers. If you think you might want to help out this year, check out these jobs which we need filled most urgently. To read full descriptions, see more jobs, and fill out the volunteer signup form head to buff.ly/gmbxXjJ
Take the Arisia time machine back to 2007...Arisia was in the Ziggarat...and Joel was the ConChair! The more things change the more they stay the same. Send your memories and photos to [email protected] and our next visit could be to your own past!
November 25, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Take the Arisia time machine back to 2007...Arisia was in the Ziggarat...and Joel was the ConChair! The more things change the more they stay the same. Send your memories and photos to [email protected] and our next visit could be to your own past!
Some people ask how we do this every year, and the answer is we can do it because of our volunteers.
Feel like lending hand?
Here are some positions we're looking to fill ASAP. You can read the full descriptions for these and our other positions on our Help Wanted Page: buff.ly/gmbxXjJ.
Feel like lending hand?
Here are some positions we're looking to fill ASAP. You can read the full descriptions for these and our other positions on our Help Wanted Page: buff.ly/gmbxXjJ.
November 24, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Some people ask how we do this every year, and the answer is we can do it because of our volunteers.
Feel like lending hand?
Here are some positions we're looking to fill ASAP. You can read the full descriptions for these and our other positions on our Help Wanted Page: buff.ly/gmbxXjJ.
Feel like lending hand?
Here are some positions we're looking to fill ASAP. You can read the full descriptions for these and our other positions on our Help Wanted Page: buff.ly/gmbxXjJ.
Arisia is looking for volunteers for sing along leaders, family game/Storytelling, swap meet coordinator, theater performances, demonstrations and more. Contact us at [email protected]
November 21, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Arisia is looking for volunteers for sing along leaders, family game/Storytelling, swap meet coordinator, theater performances, demonstrations and more. Contact us at [email protected]
We want your Arisia memories! Send us your photos and memories of Arisias past and we'll share them (with your permission) in future newsletters and social media posts. Email memories to [email protected]
November 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM
We want your Arisia memories! Send us your photos and memories of Arisias past and we'll share them (with your permission) in future newsletters and social media posts. Email memories to [email protected]
You asked for more dances, and asked for callers for those dances. If you call or are a musician who can play accompaniment for regency, English country, or Southern Appalachian, please reach out to [email protected].
November 19, 2025 at 11:25 PM
You asked for more dances, and asked for callers for those dances. If you call or are a musician who can play accompaniment for regency, English country, or Southern Appalachian, please reach out to [email protected].
Hotel reservations are now open! Go to buff.ly/GjccOrK to book rooms, make special requests, and see room rates and rules. If you need anything other than just a normal room with no additional amenities, fill out the Special Request form (suites, accessible room, crib/rollaway, etc).
November 13, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Hotel reservations are now open! Go to buff.ly/GjccOrK to book rooms, make special requests, and see room rates and rules. If you need anything other than just a normal room with no additional amenities, fill out the Special Request form (suites, accessible room, crib/rollaway, etc).
Hotel update! Hotel reservations for Arisia 2026 will open at 6pm on Thursday, November 13th. The link will be posted on Arisia.org and sent out via the Progress Report email list. Thank you for your patience!
November 12, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Hotel update! Hotel reservations for Arisia 2026 will open at 6pm on Thursday, November 13th. The link will be posted on Arisia.org and sent out via the Progress Report email list. Thank you for your patience!
First Arisia 2026 Progress Report is out! Read it here: buff.ly/5xPiMTe Subscribe on our website and get updates in your inbox
November 7, 2025 at 5:30 PM
First Arisia 2026 Progress Report is out! Read it here: buff.ly/5xPiMTe Subscribe on our website and get updates in your inbox
The Con Comm is starting now on Zoom, join us: buff.ly/CUKzWOZ
November 2, 2025 at 7:55 PM
The Con Comm is starting now on Zoom, join us: buff.ly/CUKzWOZ
The next Con Comm is today, Sunday Nov 2nd at 3pm on Zoom: buff.ly/CUKzWOZ
Additional reminder: Daylight Savings time is over, so we fall back an hour! Don’t show up early to the meeting!
Additional reminder: Daylight Savings time is over, so we fall back an hour! Don’t show up early to the meeting!
November 2, 2025 at 2:23 PM
The next Con Comm is today, Sunday Nov 2nd at 3pm on Zoom: buff.ly/CUKzWOZ
Additional reminder: Daylight Savings time is over, so we fall back an hour! Don’t show up early to the meeting!
Additional reminder: Daylight Savings time is over, so we fall back an hour! Don’t show up early to the meeting!
Hotel Reservations are delayed due to technical issues. The new reservation time will be announced here with as much warning as possible. Be sure to follow us for the most current updates.
September 29, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Hotel Reservations are delayed due to technical issues. The new reservation time will be announced here with as much warning as possible. Be sure to follow us for the most current updates.
Arisia 2026 Writer Guest of Honor will be John Wiswell! @wiswell.bsky.social
John Wiswell is a two time Nebula and Locus award winning science fiction and fantasy author. His debut fantasy novel, "Someone You Can Build a Nest In," was released in Spring 2024.
John Wiswell is a two time Nebula and Locus award winning science fiction and fantasy author. His debut fantasy novel, "Someone You Can Build a Nest In," was released in Spring 2024.
September 23, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Arisia 2026 Writer Guest of Honor will be John Wiswell! @wiswell.bsky.social
John Wiswell is a two time Nebula and Locus award winning science fiction and fantasy author. His debut fantasy novel, "Someone You Can Build a Nest In," was released in Spring 2024.
John Wiswell is a two time Nebula and Locus award winning science fiction and fantasy author. His debut fantasy novel, "Someone You Can Build a Nest In," was released in Spring 2024.
Arisia 2026 Writer Guest of Honor will be John Wiswell! @wiswell.bsky.social
John Wiswell is a two time Nebula and Locus award winning science fiction and fantasy author. His debut fantasy novel, "Someone You Can Build a Nest In," was released in Spring 2024.
John Wiswell is a two time Nebula and Locus award winning science fiction and fantasy author. His debut fantasy novel, "Someone You Can Build a Nest In," was released in Spring 2024.
September 22, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Arisia 2026 Writer Guest of Honor will be John Wiswell! @wiswell.bsky.social
John Wiswell is a two time Nebula and Locus award winning science fiction and fantasy author. His debut fantasy novel, "Someone You Can Build a Nest In," was released in Spring 2024.
John Wiswell is a two time Nebula and Locus award winning science fiction and fantasy author. His debut fantasy novel, "Someone You Can Build a Nest In," was released in Spring 2024.
As always, Arisia needs volunteers. Our most urgent need is a Technical Services Division Head, responsible for supervising and planning at-con technical needs. Questions? Email [email protected]. Want to volunteer for this or another role? Fill out our Volunteer Sign-Up Sheet buff.ly/d3Wm0F0.
September 20, 2025 at 4:30 PM
As always, Arisia needs volunteers. Our most urgent need is a Technical Services Division Head, responsible for supervising and planning at-con technical needs. Questions? Email [email protected]. Want to volunteer for this or another role? Fill out our Volunteer Sign-Up Sheet buff.ly/d3Wm0F0.
Hotel reservations will be open to the general public on Tuesday September 30th. Login and link information for reservations will posted when they are live. Details on the overflow hotel have not been finalized yet. More information to come when we have it.
September 19, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Hotel reservations will be open to the general public on Tuesday September 30th. Login and link information for reservations will posted when they are live. Details on the overflow hotel have not been finalized yet. More information to come when we have it.
September Arisia Con Comm will be this Sunday 9/14/15, 3-5pm ET on Zoom: buff.ly/TKncV7M
Topics will include:
*Writer GOH Announcement
*Hotel Reservation Information
*Organizing the Con for Arisia 2026
*New Volunteers and Open Positions
*Open Question and Answer Period
*What's Next?
See you there!
Topics will include:
*Writer GOH Announcement
*Hotel Reservation Information
*Organizing the Con for Arisia 2026
*New Volunteers and Open Positions
*Open Question and Answer Period
*What's Next?
See you there!
September 11, 2025 at 1:39 PM
September Arisia Con Comm will be this Sunday 9/14/15, 3-5pm ET on Zoom: buff.ly/TKncV7M
Topics will include:
*Writer GOH Announcement
*Hotel Reservation Information
*Organizing the Con for Arisia 2026
*New Volunteers and Open Positions
*Open Question and Answer Period
*What's Next?
See you there!
Topics will include:
*Writer GOH Announcement
*Hotel Reservation Information
*Organizing the Con for Arisia 2026
*New Volunteers and Open Positions
*Open Question and Answer Period
*What's Next?
See you there!
The first Arisia 2026 Con Comm Meeting will be this Sunday August 24th at 2pm. The meeting will be on Zoom. Meeting link:
buff.ly/DQMkpU8
buff.ly/DQMkpU8
August 22, 2025 at 10:25 PM
The first Arisia 2026 Con Comm Meeting will be this Sunday August 24th at 2pm. The meeting will be on Zoom. Meeting link:
buff.ly/DQMkpU8
buff.ly/DQMkpU8
Congratulations to Arisia 2025 Writer Guest of Honor, Moniquill Blackgoose, for winning this year's Astounding Award at WorldCon! Check out Moniquill's Nebula-winning novel "To Shape a Dragon's Breath" today!
Moniquill Blackgoose
Nebula Award-winning author Moniquill Blackgoose blends cultural heritage with acclaimed sci-fi and fantasy.
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August 19, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Congratulations to Arisia 2025 Writer Guest of Honor, Moniquill Blackgoose, for winning this year's Astounding Award at WorldCon! Check out Moniquill's Nebula-winning novel "To Shape a Dragon's Breath" today!
The Arisia Long Range Planning Committee would like you to join them to talk about...The Future of Arisia.
In-person: Th, July 24, 7-9pm at the Hyatt Regency Cambridge
Online: Sun, July 27, 2-4pm on zoom at buff.ly/b7hAi1z
If you can’t make either meeting, email us at [email protected]
In-person: Th, July 24, 7-9pm at the Hyatt Regency Cambridge
Online: Sun, July 27, 2-4pm on zoom at buff.ly/b7hAi1z
If you can’t make either meeting, email us at [email protected]
July 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The Arisia Long Range Planning Committee would like you to join them to talk about...The Future of Arisia.
In-person: Th, July 24, 7-9pm at the Hyatt Regency Cambridge
Online: Sun, July 27, 2-4pm on zoom at buff.ly/b7hAi1z
If you can’t make either meeting, email us at [email protected]
In-person: Th, July 24, 7-9pm at the Hyatt Regency Cambridge
Online: Sun, July 27, 2-4pm on zoom at buff.ly/b7hAi1z
If you can’t make either meeting, email us at [email protected]