2025 Programming Highlights

PortLUG LEGO Displays

PortLUG is Portland’s official community for Adult Fans of LEGO (AFOLs). LEGO is ART at Rose City Comic Con! PortLUG is excited to come back and display all of their incredible builds. Just think – mosaics, art, portraits, and more – completely out of LEGOS! PortLUG welcomes all adult builders (18+) in the greater Portland area. Don’t miss this and more at the PortLUG booth and the lobby display.

Saber Guild: Adult Lightsaber Training

Have you ever wanted to play with a lightsaber and look like the Jedi or Sith from the movies? Maybe you have a lightsaber and want to know how to wield it with style? Come join us as we teach the basics of how to look good handling a lightsaber and how to choreograph your own stage fights!

Saber Guild is a not-for-profit organization that does Star Wars costuming and choreographed stage fighting performances for charity.

This class is for ages 18+ (persons 13-17 may participate with an adult parent/guardian). Students may use their own lightsabers as long as the blade is heavy-duty duel ready. Lightsabers will be provided for those who need one.

USS IMPROVISE: A Parody Star Trek Musical

The crew of the USS Improvise bring to life the characters from the classic (and arguably, best) Star Trek series; Star Trek: The Next Generation in a never before seen parody episode completely improvised on the spot. What mission does this plucky crew set forth into strange new worlds with? How does this universally diverse crew solve the problems of the cosmos? Oh, and did we mention it is a musical?!

Off the Wall Drag Show

They’re back! Off the Wall Drag is a troupe of fantastically nerdy and passionate performers excited to share their (and hopefully your) niche interests through unique, silly, dramatic, and dragtastic numbers and skits. Whether you’re a comic fan or a weeb, they’ve probably got it covered! Think Spike from Buffy performing My Way, Astarion selling it to Poison, Aragorn Belonging to the City, Emma Frost giving Fabulous, and maybe even the Machine Herald going for a JOYRIDE 😉 Come celebrate the intersection of geekdom and drag! Content is not age-restricted but may have some adult themes and language.

Daryl and Dragons

Daryl and Dragons Adventure is a comedic role playing adventure where the audience will help guide the hero to the glory of victory. Daryl the Destroying Druid has a problem. He’s answered the call to adventure but isn’t sure where to start; so he’s come in search of assistance. Daryl will solicit ideas from the audience for completing his mission and the game master will help guide you through the successes and failures of those ideas. Daryl and Dragons Adventure is role playing (think Dungeons and Dragons) like you’ve never seen it before.

GeekFest Film Fest Year 12

Returning to Rose City Comic Con for their 12th year, GeekFest Film Fests brings attendees an amazing selection of Sci-Fi, Horror, Fantasy, Action, Fan Films, Shorts. Watch and Vote for your favorite films and help them decide the Rose City Comic Con GeekFest year 12 Winning Film. Stay Geeky!

RCCC Idol Performance Festival

The cutest and most kawaii idols from across the galaxy will perform on the Weird Stage—with Starlight Idols hosting! This fun-filled event showcases idol groups from all around the Pacific Northwest. Idols will perform dances and songs while fans cheer along with light sticks and chants! Come see these amazing idols show their love for performing!! ~♡

Uncle Fester Lights Up Rose City Comic Con!

Get ready for a weekend of electrifying fun with Portland’s own Uncle Fester, as brought to life by entertainer and viral content creator Kyle Bryant! Known for his hilariously authentic take on the iconic Addams Family character, Kyle’s Fester is no cosplay—just pure, family-friendly weirdness with a twist of comedy gold.

Join him at the Weird Stage for shocking events like his Evil Laugh Contest and Horror Trivia, where the laughs are loud and the lightbulbs are… well, glowing. Whether you’re a lifelong Addams Family fan or just love a good dose of offbeat humor, don’t miss your chance to meet Uncle Fester in person and see why he’s lighting up smiles one bulb at a time.

Rocky Horror Picture Show 50th Anniversary Celebrations

It’s just a jump to the left… and then a step to the right! Join the premier Rocky Horror Picture Show cast of the Pacific Northwest—The Riff Raff’s Street Rats—as they bring the convention to life with a show-stopping Time Warp flash mob and a fully immersive audience participation experience of The Rocky Horror Picture Show to the Main Stage to celebrate the 50th anniversary of this beloved classic! Whether you’re a die-hard Transylvanian or just want to dance along, these campy chaos events are two you won’t want to miss.

Audience participation is highly encouraged—costumes, fishnets, and flair welcome!

The Rocky Horror Picture Show with Live Shadow Cast
Main Stage – Portland Ballroom
Saturday, September 6, 2025
8:45 PM – 9:30 PM