In a few days the Biggest Show in the Smallest State, Rhode Island Comic Con organizers have announced the schedule of panels, celebrity Q&A sessions, and special events.

According to the convention’s Programming Director, Michael Gianfrancesco, “The programming staff has worked hard to put together what we think is an entertaining and diverse offering of amazing panels for our guests this year. We are excited about all of our major offerings and are thrilled to have guest celebrity moderator Clare Kramer (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Bring it On) from geeknation.com working with us to make these events even more of a memorable experience for attendees.”

Saturday’s events include:

•  Buckler and McGregor: The Making of the Panther
•  The Faces of Star Trek
•  Under the Helmet: The Men who Played Boba Fett
• Magical Objects
• Cosplay Workshop: Foam Armor
• Q & A with Neal Adams
• Ride Along with Sons of Anarchy
• The Voices of Batman
• The Weekly Pull Live
• It’s a Homestuck Life
• Spirit Connections Gallery Readings with Spirit Medium Tiffany Rice
• Behind the Masks and Uniforms: Star Wars Characters
• Everything Wrong With: A Day in the life of CinemaSins
• Limitless Cosplay: Cosplay Your Way to Self-Love
• Back into the Pensieve: Ridiculous Harry Potter Theories You Forgot About
• Cosplay Workshop: Wig Styling 101
• Explore the Supernatural
• Dealing Toys with Travis Landry
• Q & A with Jason Momoa
• Q & A with David Prowse
• Growing Up Geek: Nerd Parents Raising Geek Offspring
• Introduction to Lightsabers
• Cosplay Workshop: Hands On Molding and Casting
• Q & A with Ron Perlman
• Creating Worlds with Chris Claremont
• The Voices of Sailor Moon
• Find Your Nerd Herd
• Cosplay for a Cause
• Q & A with Amy Jo Johnson
• Super Beard Bros. Presents: The Newlywed Game
• Transformers Unmasked
• Bringing Back the Good Stuff: Reviving 90’s Retro Nostalgic Entertainment with Erica Crooks
• Who wants to be a Super Millionaire?
• A Celebration of Carrie Fisher
• Comedy Show with Ron Funches
• RICC 2015 Cosplay Contest

Sunday’s schedule includes:

• Ghost Facers versus Ghost Hunters
• Has the Sorting Hat Ever Been Wrong?
• Living the Cosplay Life
• Meet The Legions: A look at the costumes, charity, and camaraderie of the 501st and Rebel Legions
• Cosplay Workshop: Sewing Basics
• The Voices of Spongebob
• Mike Grell: A Retrospective
• Orlando Jones Live on Stage
• Dr. Who 101
• Charlton Comics: The Movie
• Spirit Connections Gallery Readings with Spirit Medium Tiffany Rice
• The World of The Walking Dead
• How to Be a YouTube Star
• Q&A with Henry Winkler
• Inside The Outsiders
• Dressed to Impress: How to make an Impact on the Judges of the Costume Contest
• Dynamic Drawing for Toys
• Cosplay Workshop: Head Casting Demonstration
• Kids Cosplay Contest
• A Look Inside the Tardis: Dr. Who Stars Speak
• Bishonen Pretty Boy Swag
• King of Comic Con
• Meet the Power Rangers

Gianfrancesco went on to comment, “In addition, we have added a slate of informative and unique fan panels, which cover some of the more specific fandoms. We have panels on Dr. Who, Harry Potter, and comic drawing. We have even added a cosplay workshop room with hands-on demonstrations of molding, sewing, and wig styling. It’s going to be a great year for all our guests at RICC!”

For specific locations, times, and descriptions for each event, please refer to Rhode Island Comic Con’s website.

Tickets for Rhode Island Comic Con are currently on sale through Ticketmaster, or by visiting www.ricomiccon.com. Daily tickets start at only $29.00 and a three-day weekend admission is $75 in advance, $85 at the door (if available). VIP and celebrity packages are also available.

In its fourth year, the award-winning Rhode Island Comic Con, produced by Altered Reality Entertainment, expands to three days, two venues, and over 100 celebrity guests, including actors from Star Trek, Doctor Who, Game of Thrones, Sons of Anarchy, Agents of Shield, and Transformers, among many others. Comic book artists from Marvel, DC and the independent market all converge on downtown Providence. Gaming, cosplay, and after parties all add to an exciting schedule of events and panels.