Attend a Kaffeeklatsche at Boskone!

What’s a kaffeeklatsch? It’s a chance to sit in a small group with an author, artist, editor, or publisher for a fun and lively discussion! Come join the discussion and ask them about anything under the sun or beyond the stars.  Kaffeeklatches are one of the gems of Boskone, so newcomers be sure to try […]

Check out Boskone for Free

As a fan (volunteer) run convention, we work hard to give our program participants and attendees the best experience.We understand that conventions can be daunting. We created Free Friday Afternoon programming to give you a taste of what you can expect at Boskone before you buy a membership.   Free Friday Afternoon Programming Programming on […]

Flash Fiction Slam! Who Will Win the Title?

The Flash Fiction Slam is back! The Boskone Flash Fiction Slam has become a Boskone staple and you don’t want to miss out! Be one of the 11 writers to dazzle the judges and the audience with an original story that can be read in under 3 minutes. Sign up in advance for one of […]

Go Mobile and Get the Boskone Program App

With over 350 program items and nearly 200 program participants, there are a lot of things to keep track of at Boskone this year. But we have an app for that! (Actually, we have your choice of two apps for that!) With your smart phone, tablet, or computer, you can use the Grenadine Event Planner […]

Boskone 56 Program Schedule is Online

BOSKONE 56 is coming February 15-17, 2019!  and the program schedule is now online. Come check out all of the exciting activities and start planning your convention! The schedule is available through the Grenadine app schedule so that you can personalize your Boskone experience or you can view the text-only schedule. Boskone 56 Program Highlights! […]

Join the Boskone Book Club, featuring WANT by Cindy Pon

One of Boskone’s annually featured panels is the Boskone Book Club. This year, we will be gathering on Sunday, February 17, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Join us for a lively conversation that brings con-goers together to discuss the YA science fiction novel Want by Cindy Pon (our Young Adult Fiction Guest). Boskone’s own Bob Kuhn […]

Look Who’s Coming to Boskone 56!

We are going to have another stellar convention with a fantastic selection of activities and program items for everyone to enjoy. This year, we are looking forward to welcoming several new program participants as well as some returning favorites who have been away for far too long. We’re still in the process of confirming program […]

Black Science Fiction at Boskone

This year Boskone features a program with a strong selection of panels and discussions dedicated to black science fiction authors, publishers, and fans. Our program includes everything from black publishers and Afrofuturism to works by authors such as Octavia Butler, science panels that include the future of medicine, writing discussions that tackle young adult fiction, […]

What’s on Tap for Boskone’s Free Friday Afternoon Programming?

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 […]

Free Friday Programming is back!

Still on the fence about Boskone? Consider checking us out on Friday, February 17th 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! For our third free Friday afternoon, we’ve packed in even more programming to give you a taste of why […]