Still on the fence about Boskone? Consider checking us out on Friday, February 16th for an afternoon of free programming. That’s right, from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm Boskone is FREE and open to the public!

We’ve packed in lots of programming to give you a taste of why so many people love Boskone.

With more than 40 program items, including panels, autographings, and reading from your favorite authors, Boskone offers a little something for everyone.

Free Friday Afternoon Programming Highlights:

• Gaming includes:
  • Istanbul
  • Moonquake Escape / Leaf Me Alone
  • Splendor
  • St. Petersburg
• Kaffeeklatsches with:
  • James Cambias
  • Jane Yolen
  • Jeff Hecht
  • Steven Popkes
  • Walter Hunt
• Readings by:
  • Alan Gordon
  • Catherine Asaro
  • James Patrick Kelly
  • Walter Jon Williams
• Panels include:
  • AIs and the Female Image
  • Armchair Detectives
  • Big YA
  • Boskone’s Regency Dance with Guest of Honor Mary Robinette Kowal
  • Curse Your Inevitable Romantic Subplot!
  • Interstellar Travel — Separating the Reality From the Fiction
  • Reimagining the Book
  • Star Wars Mad Libs
  • Stories Before the Apocalypse
  • The 10 Books That Made Me a Fan
  • The New Doctor Is Coming!
  • The Real Hero of Hogwarts
  • YA Fiction Guest Interview: Tamora Pierce

These are just a few of our Free Friday Afternoon program items. There is so much more to enjoy at Boskone this year! Check out Boskone 55’s full program schedule to see what elseis in store for you.

After 6:00 pm on Friday and through the rest of the convention, you’ll need to purchase a membership to stay and enjoy the events, panels, interviews, games, and more! Weekend passes as well as day passes are available.

Come early, stay late, and return for more. It all begins at 2:00 pm on Friday, February 16. See you there!