Events / By Day

Note: Due to the nature of the Convergence bidding process, venue reservations, specific scheduling, and availability of events and venues cannot be confirmed until after C13 voting results are announced; therefore the following should be considered preliminary information and subject to change. Should you honor Seattle with the privilege of hosting Convergence 13, we'll also, of course, be asking for your suggestions, comments, and input. Here are just a few of the ideas we've got in store...

Thursday

Early Arrivals Event Check-In / Information Center

Getting in early and you NEED your badge and goodie bag or all is lost? C13 staff will be onsite to assist and answer questions.

Showing up early to C13? Join a local SeaGoth guide on an optional daytime outing while you're in town. Thursday and Monday activities are completely optional, and while we will of course make every effort to obtain group discounts for C13 attendees, paid-admission attractions will not be covered by your C13 laminate in order to keep the base C13 Seattle ticket price affordable for everyone.

In 1889, the main business district of Old Seattle burned to the ground in the Great Seattle Fire. During the reconstruction, the City ordered the street levels raised as much as 32 feet above the original street level, literally creating a "Seattle Underground" of what were once first- and second-floor businesses. In 1907, a bubonic plague prompted the underground portion of Seattle to be condemned. Only illegitimate business was still conducted there, including a flourishing liquor trade during Prohibition. Descend below Seattle's modern-day Pioneer Square for a trip back through time, to the turn of the century. Be prepared for the underground landscape to be moderately rugged: you'll encounter six flights of stairs, uneven terrain and spotty lighting. Dress for the weather--and leave your spike heel shoes at the hotel!

For those of you who attended C6 in Seattle, the Underground Tour recently added a new 'adults only' tour that delves deeper into Seattle's rich history of prostitution and opium trade. Oh my! Saucy!

In case you didn't bring anything to wear to C13, or want some new music to listen to on your black iPod, join our native fashionistas for a guided tour of our favorite goth-friendly shops, count your loot at one of Seattle's many coffee haunts, then shop some more!

Join your esteemed host, Monsignor, for a special "pre-func" evening of cocktails, net.goth reunions, and music. Seattle's monthly Confessional boasts an unprecedented evening of people watching and outfit coveting.

Friday

You've got your goodie bag and badge. Now what? Why, mill around and find people to talk to, of course! Stop your gibber-jabbering long enough to agree on where you're grabbing some dinner (please!), get all gussied up and then hop on a shuttle, grab a short cab or bus ride, or walk up the hill to...

See! Hilarious and daring Vaudeville acts, tantalizing burlesque performers, and uncanny sideshow thrills.

Hear! A magical menagerie of musical diversions on multiple stages.

Hear! A cavalcade of gothic and industrial DJs performing a non-stop musical revue of the darkest, most exotic sounds from the four corners of the world.

Your C13 laminate is your all-access ticket for a fast-paced 'club crawl' circuit including multiple venues within a few-block radius, including 21+, mixed-ages, and all-ages venues. Downed a few too many of those cure-all libations at the Medicine Show? Soak up some of that alcohol with carbohydrate-laden carnival treats from our street vendors along the route!

Turn-of-the-century Vaudeville gets an unmistakably Gothic twist, with an extended evening of shorter sets from up-and-coming and regional bands and a variety of entertainers between sets. Revel in the sights from the theatre floor, or the all-ages balcony...or venture into the fortune-teller's lounge to have your future read by Madame Mystère - if you dare.

A separate club-within-a-club, duck into Dr. Caligari's Apothecary to soothe your ailments with magical elixirs from his infamous liquor Cabinet, and soothe your ears with a coven of DJs to transport you to a bygone era with a phantasmagoria of ethereal and old-school Goth rock.

Decadence prevails at Lost Souls Cabaret, where a seductive cast of DJs and musical performances arouse the imagination and the senses. Wilkommen, bienvenue, welcome in cabaret, au cabaret, to cabaret!

We haven't forgotten our beloved babybats! In addition to the mixed-ages action at Vaudeville Noir, there's still more to see at this all-ages haunt, themed after classic "Darkride" carnival attractions.

Step behind the curtains for a strong drink, and experience the exotic mysteries of the Far East, as an all-night marathon of DJs keep the music going until well after last call.

Saturday

A Convergence tradition, the Vendor's Room returns in style for C13.

Artists' gallery and silent auction.

The Future of Goth
Resources for the Darker Realm
Goth in the Media
Gothic Artists and Authors
History of Goth
Gothic Weddings
Gothic Home Décor
Goth in Pop Culture

Grab your portfolio and head down to the Model-Photographer Meetup to schedule an indoor shoot, or book a spot for our Victorian-themed outdoor shoot at...

Grab your hat, your parasol, or your 45 SPF for a Victorian-era afternoon in the park. Enter the Croquet Tournament, climb the Tower for a 360-degree view of Seattle, visit the Conservatory for a look at the infamous Amorphophallus Titanum, or "Corpse Flower", or tour the Asian Art Museum. Note: Asian Art Museum admission is $5 for adults, or free with ticket to downtown's Seattle Art Museum.

It wouldn't be a proper outing without a little reminder of our own mortality. Join a local Seattle Goth, or a guide from Seattle's MOHAI museum, for a tour of the Park's next-door neighbor, Lake View Cemetery, final resting place not only of many of Seattle's pioneers, but of Bruce and Brandon Lee. Don't forget to check out the Civil War-era Grand Army of the Republic Cemetery, located just across the street.

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An evening of feats both daring and unique, witness death-defying acts of apparent incredibility! Join C13's 'big tent' bands, featured DJs, and amazing live Cirque performers in the main hall, or slip into the 21+ Side Show Lounge for a much-needed libation, in this mixed-ages event.

Sunday

A Convergence tradition, the Vendor's Room returns in style for C13.

The Future of Goth
Resources for the Darker Realm
Goth in the Media
Gothic Artists and Authors
History of Goth
Gothic Weddings
Gothic Home Décor
Goth in Pop Culture

A staple of the Convergence experience, the clothing swap allows you to purge that black hole you call a closet and fill it back up again with things you were sure your life was ashes without. That black brocade frock coat you bought in London and never wore? It really belongs with a nice lady from Lawrence, KS, so you should bring it to her. Then she'll hand over that shirt from Shrine that was discontinued 5 years ago you've been scouring eBay for.

Walking around, in the sun no less, isn't your...wait for it...cup of tea? Pull back the veil between our world and the next and see your future in the tealeaves. Join Madame Maudlin at one of the many historic establishments serving traditional Victorian High Tea. Your C13 staff will work with the aforementioned historical establishments to provide full service High Tea at an affordable ticket price (between $25-30).

A quick jaunt from Seattle Center, Teatro ZinZanni is a big night out unlike any other, a three-hour whirlwind of cirque, comedy and cabaret all served up with a five-course feast designed by celebrated Northwest chef Tom Douglas. While full-price tickets for this optional activity are by no means cheap ($99 plus gratuity at the time of writing), discounted group-rate tickets, which the C13 staff would arrange, are available for groups over 20 (up to a maximum capacity of 285), and include a five-course gourmet dinner and a three-hour show, presented in an antique Belgian spiegeltents (mirror-tent) no less, that you won't soon forget. For those looking to add that extra touch to their C13 experience, we feel it's well worth the price of admission.

Reunite with an old friend or make a new one as you reminisce in The Gallery, A Northwest Wine Bar. Savor over 160 premium Northwest wines offered by the glass or bottle, enhanced by an extensive offering of northwest cheese, fruit and delectable Dilettante Chocolates. The perfect place to see and be seen!

She made up the person she wanted to be, and changed into a new personality. Even the greatest stars change themselves in the looking glass...

Put on your best sinister Ringmaster, saucy Burlesque, demented Cirque, dashing Vaudeville, or spooky Sideshow Freak outfit, or just come as you are, to our abandoned, and quite possibly haunted theme park, Carnival of Souls, as our third evening of incomparable bands and DJs keep you dancing well into the night. Stick around for the official Closing Ceremonies, where prizes will be awarded for the finest and most outrageous outfits, C14 voting results will be announced, and we'll offer our quick but heartfelt thanks for joining us to make C13 a convergence for the ages, before turning the sound system back over to our C13 DJs at this mixed-ages finale.

Monday

If you're still in town and aren't suffering from complete sensory overload yet, join a local SeaGoth guide on an optional daytime outing. Thursday and Monday activities are completely optional, and while we will of course make every effort to obtain group discounts for C13 attendees, paid-admission attractions will not be covered by your C13 laminate.

The fabulous freaks are leaving town. They are driven by a strange desire, unseen by the human eye. The carnival is over. We sat and watched, as the moon rose again for the very first time...

For those of you who attended C6 in Seattle, the Underground Tour recently added a new 'adults only' tour that delves deeper into Seattle's rich history of prostitution and opium trade. Oh my! Saucy!

Join our native fashionistas for a guided tour of our favorite goth-friendly shops, count your loot at one of Seattle's many coffee haunts, then shop some more! Surely there's a bit of extra room in your suitcase.

Other Events Around Seattle

Mercury, 1st Monday
Lucifer's Lounge, Music for the little devil in you, '20s swing, modern lounge and jazz w/Brishan $3 Cover

Vogue
Blue Monday, Revolving DJ's featuring 80's Synth-pop and New Wave, No Cover

TUESDAY

Mercury
DIE, w/ DJ Black Maru, Gothic/Darkwave/Synthpop/'80s $3 cover

Noc Noc
I love the 80's w/ DJ Shane, No Cover

WEDNESDAY

Vogue
Gothic night w/ DJ Eternal Darkness, $3

THURSDAY

Mercury, 1st Thursday
Schizophrenia w/ kaosqueen & psyop

Mercury, 2nd Thursday
TWA (TransWorldAgenda)

Mercury, 3rd Thursday
Schizophrenia w/ Nubby Krayon & Psyop

Mercury, 4th Thursday
Schizophrenia w/ Brishan & Psyop

Vogue, last Thursday of the month
ISOLATION, a night of deathrock, postpunk and batcave spun in good taste by DJ Coldheart; $4 cover, $3 in batcave fashion

FRIDAY

Mercury
Disco macabre. JQ spinning an eclectic mix of classic new wave, industrial and gothic, as well as newer ebm, synthpop, electroclash & electro $5 cover

Vogue
Industrial night with DJ Paul Aleinikoff and once a month (usually) we have a fantastic Fetish show $2 before 10pm, $5 after

SATURDAY

Mercury
The Machineries of Joy, DJ Hana Solo spinning sexy grinds, symphonic synthpop anthems, and the distorted crunch and clank of heavy industry! A focus on modern and electronic $5 cover

Noc Noc
CrucifiXion Industrial/EBM with DJ/VJ Shane, $5 cover, free before 10

Vogue
Time Warp w/ DJ Evan Blackstone, 80's New Wave $5 cover

SUNDAY

Mercury
1st & 3rd Sunday - Kold War w/ DJ Krass, Powernoise, Industrial, Electro, EBM, Atmospheric
2nd & 4th Sunday - Punishment w/ DJs Machinelogic and Menshreck, Industrial/EBM/Synthpop/Elektro-Breaks/Whatever & Requests

Vogue
Fetish Night with DJ Eternal Darkness, $5 cover after 10pm,$3 well dressed

Noc Noc
Resurrection Goth/Industrial/EBM w/DJ Shane, $3 cover, $0.50 beer

WATERFRONT
11/2 miles of shops, restaurants, excursion boats and maritime sightseeing. The waterfront area is also home to the Seattle Aquarium and Odyssey Maritime Discovery Center.

SEATTLE AQUARIUM
Located on the waterfront, the aquarium is a favorite for all ages, featuring the world's first aquarium-based salmon ladder, a coastal tidepool, sea otters and a giant Pacific octopus.

PIONEER SQUARE
Seattle's historic district is filled with boutique shopping, art galleries, nightlife activities, international dining and sightseeing opportunities.

WOODLAND PARK ZOO
Stroll through 92-acres of natural habitat exhibits and wildlife in one of the top ten zoos in the country.

SEATTLE ART MUSEUM
Located downtown, Seattle Art Museum houses over 21,000 art objects from the Pacific Northwest and around the world. Seattle Asian Art Museum is located in Volunteer Park.

PACIFIC SCIENCE CENTER
Hands-on mathematics and science exhibits for all ages. Boeing 3-D IMAX® Theatre and laser shows.

SEATTLE CENTER
74-acre urban park, home of the Space Needle, Children's Museum, Children's Theatre, Experience Music Project, Seattle Opera, Seattle Repertory Theatre, Intiman Theatre, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Key Arena and various festivals. Accessible from downtown via a 90-second ride on the Monorail.

EXPERIENCE MUSIC PROJECT
An interactive music museum with high-tech exhibits of American popular music history, artifacts, hands-on equipment and live performances.

DOWNTOWN SHOPPING
Seattle's downtown retail core, within easy walking distance of the Convention Center and hotels, offers a variety of stores to suit all tastes. Shoppers will enjoy Nordstrom's new flagship store, the up-scale shopping center Pacific Place, most importantly, the MAC counter and the Sephora are across the street from each other.