Nerdvana II

Nerdvana returns! In the fall, the R&D Department re-connects with artistic partner Maki Roll to celebrate nerdy nightlife in all its glory, with the second iteration of The Nerdvana Experience. This acclaimed fusion of cosplay and burlesque also features a nerdcore hip hop concert and a community marketplace. What do nerds do after dark? Come find out…The Nerdvana weekend is sure to paint the most popular fandoms in a new light!

Friday, September 22nd – The Side Quest

We’re kicking Nerdvana week off with a night of nerdlesque and pop culture performance art set to a live music set by DMV’s own Wreck The System. Hosted by Maki Roll and navi.

 Saturday, September 23rd – Nerdvana II

The crown jewel of the weekend. Flirting with fandom has never looked so good. Out feature night is a celebration of nerdlesque as you’ve never seen it before. Last year Maki Roll gathered over a dozen of the east coast’s most scintillating nerdlesque performers. This year, they burlesque heavy hitters are coming from across the GLOBE. Hosted by your favorite internet duo: Maki Roll & Kimono Jones!

Sunday, September 24th – Swap ‘N Shop!

Our wind down event of the festival. Come be amongst fellow pop culture and performance art nerds, enjoy a cold brew, and peruse the wares of local artists! Our vendors will have plenty of nerdy, flirty, merch for you to take home. PLUS; browse our free Swap Rack* and take, or leave something new! This event is FREE to the public!