Nerds of all backgrounds are reveling in their geekdom this weekend in Crystal City.
BlerDCon — an anime, gaming, comics and sci-fi convention — has returned to the Hyatt Regency Crystal City (2799 Richmond Hwy), one year after the 2020 convention was canceled due to the pandemic. It’s taking place today through Sunday, July 18.
BlerDCon will feature a food truck rally, cosplay contests and music, but there will be pandemic precautions: Guests will be required to wear a mask and bring a vaccination card.
The event is not just for Black nerds, or “blerds.” The website said the “universally inclusive fan convention” welcomes people of color, the LGBTQ community and people with disabilities.
Other highlights include a maid cafe, a comedy show, gaming and a “Blerdfunk Concert.”
The food truck court at @blerdconDC is awesome. Complete with DJ and kicking sound system! pic.twitter.com/BLVEBvNQLM
— Eric Makes Moonshaes (@Eric_Menge) July 16, 2021
There will be a number of special guests, according to the website: “Rupaul’s Drag Race” star Dax ExclamationPoint, comedian Roxxy Haze, and actress Karan Ashley, who was the Yellow Ranger on the hit kids show “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.”
Tickets for BlerDCon are $55.
Cosplay costumes and dancing, featured below, are two hallmarks of the Crystal City event.