PAX East lives!
Here we are, 2022. There have been a few gaming events already, and arguably the next (and biggest) will probably be PAX East. We’re in a weird world right now, and the best thing we may be able to do is to enjoy each other’s company. And that’s why we’re happy to get this list of events (IRL and virtual) right back to you if you may be heading to the show.
Okay, once you’re safe and healthy and protected, and want to let off some expo steam, it’s time to get partying. We have compiled A LIST BELOW of all of the parties and events that we could share with you, dear readers, to get you in that awesome mood. And the best part? WE’LL BE UPDATING IT AS EVENTS ARE ANNOUNCED. So continue to come back and check it out.
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Special thanks:
- Our friend Andrew and his list at Marooners Rock, Becky, Bryanna, and Dan for being amazing peeps
- PAX East Parties Facebook Group
- PAX Parties Discord
- Penny Arcade Boards
- Image/poster courtesy Alive Films & Rowdy Roddy Piper’s eyeball
LET’S GO.
Listed by Day
Wednesday, April 20th
College Esports Expo
9AM-7PM @ District Hall Boston, 75 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA 02210
Info: CEX offers all critical stakeholders in the collegiate esports ecosystem thought leadership, insights, and discussions about competitive esports programs, curriculum, player performance, career development, influencer economy, name and likeness, sponsorships, and technology solutions. Participants from the full spectrum of esports stakeholders, including game publishers, tech companies, professional esports organizations, streaming platforms, brands, and various esports insiders, gather to discuss the latest trends in collegiate esports.
Tickets: $0-$125 Eventbrite
SideQuesting’s PAX East Bowling Night
8PM @ Kings Dining & Entertainment, 60 Seaport Boulevard, Boston, MA 02210
Info: PAX EAST 2022 is here! Join friends and make new ones the night before the show opens for a relaxed bowling and arcade night at King’s Dining & Entertainment. Register here to let us know if you’ll be attending, so that we can try and get a few lanes together when we start arriving. This registration does not serve as a ticket, just to help us get a headcount. Pay for bowling, the arcade, and food at the venue on your own. Bowling costs $20/person per hour. The location also has food and beverage available as well (for a charge). LANES ARE NOT GUARANTEED. First come, first serve.
Tickets: Register via Eventbrite (Lanes not guaranteed)
Thursday, April 21st
College Esports Expo
9AM-7PM @ District Hall Boston, 75 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA 02210
Info: CEX offers all critical stakeholders in the collegiate esports ecosystem thought leadership, insights, and discussions about competitive esports programs, curriculum, player performance, career development, influencer economy, name and likeness, sponsorships, and technology solutions. Participants from the full spectrum of esports stakeholders, including game publishers, tech companies, professional esports organizations, streaming platforms, brands, and various esports insiders, gather to discuss the latest trends in collegiate esports.
Tickets: $0-$125 Eventbrite
The Last Boss Beer Release – Sam Adams x Wicked Retro Night Collaboration
5:30-8PM @ Sam Adams Boston Taproom, 60 State St, Boston, MA 02109
Info: Come celebrate the release of our Wicked Retro Night x Sam Adams Collaboration brew: The Last Boss, a Blackberry & Blueberry Imperial Sour! Wicked Retro Night will be taking over our Beer Hall with even more TVs than usual and we’ll be jamming to the sounds of 80s/90s hip hop to boot. Coming from the convention that day / attending the convention over the weekend? Show your convention badge at our raffle station downstairs and enter to win some Taproom giftcards and video game packages!
Tickets: Free Entry
Made In MA at PAX East 2022 Party
6-9:30PM @ WPI Seaport, 303 Congress St., Boston, MA 02210
Info: You’re invited to the annual Made In MA at PAX East Party! Join friends from across the street or across the world in celebrating games! Play games! Eat snacks! College and indie showcases! A short walk from the convention center.
Tickets: $10-$15 Eventbrite
Pokecrawl 2022: SNAP!
7-11PM @ Wild Rover, 61-63 Chatham Street, Boston, MA 02109
Info: This is the lucky 13th year of the Pokecrawl, a fundraising event benefiting Child’s Play Charity at PAX East. After two LONG years away from Boston, the Pokecrawl returns! We had to make a few changes this year to make things safer as we navigate the pandemic but we are excited to return and give you all a fun evening of shenanigans and fundraising for charity!
Tickets: Register for Free via Eventbrite
Undertale Live
7:30PM @ The Wilbur, 246 Tremont St, Boston, MA
Info: Hailed as “absolutely amazing” by Third Coast Review and “a transformative experience” by Game Grooves, Undertale LIVE is more than just a concert; it’s a meeting place where fans join the quest by voting on each show’s unique storyline. The show features musical arrangements for Fifth House Ensemble by Eric Roth with Chris Opperman, with audience choice driving the action.
Tickets: $37 Website
Gaymer Trivia and Social
8PM @ The Alley Bar, 14 Pi Alley Boston, MA 02108
Info: Bring a team and compete in what will surely be some intense gaming themed trivia. Or just stop by and socialize with other LGBTQ+ con-goers and allies after a long day.
Tickets: FREE Eventbrite, 21+
Boston Breach PAX East After Party
8-10:30PM @ City Tap House Boston, 10 Boston Wharf Road, Boston, MA 02210
Info: To celebrate a return to live events and to welcome you all into the Collective, The Boston Breach & Oxygen Esports are excited to announce we will be hosting an after party with a complimentary open bar on the first night of PAX East. Come meet the team, get autographs and share some laughs with your favorite CDL teams. Enjoy some light bites and a drink (or a few) on us. Who knows, there may be some other surprise guests there as well!
Tickets: $15-$20 Eventbrite, 21+
Thursday Night Concerts – The NPC Collective & Magnificent Danger
8:30-10:30PM @ Main Theatre @ Boston Convention Center
Info: Website | Wrap up the first day of PAX East 2022 with the Thursday Night Concert Night! The weekend kicks off with hometown heroes Magnificent Danger, a 15-piece brass band who live up to the adjective in their name. Next is a star-studded performance from the NPC Collective. EyeQ! Mega Ran! Richie Branson! Ohm-I! Can it any better? Why, yes it can. Even more players will be joining the fray soon…
Tickets: FREE at PAX
PAX to the MOON PAX East After Party presented by SideQuesting
9PM @ Howl at the Moon Boston, 184 High Street, Boston, MA 02110
Info: Website | It’s a PAX EAST 2022 PARTY! We’re not NFTeasing you. You don’t have to spend 16-BIT COINS to enjoy it. Join several hundred of your friends at SideQuesting’s PAX TO THE MOON after party! Join us for music, some great drinks, and awesome people at Howl at the Moon, one of Boston’s best party spots! HOW TO GET IN: Mention “PAX EAST 2022” and get in for FREE from 9-11 and get your wristband! Complimentary appetizer buffet access from 9-11pm! Drink specials all night!
Tickets: Free via EVENTBRITE | 21+, Mention “PAX EAST 2022” at the door and get in for FREE from 9-11
Friday, April 22nd
Black Desert’s Voice of Adventurers 2022
4-7PM @ Location TBD
Info: Website | Voice of Adventurers is our first meet-and-greet event where Adventurers can socialize with one another and with members of the Pearl Abyss team all while sharing exciting tales of adventure over food and drinks. We know many of you would jump at the opportunity to hang out with the team in person, but this year we are taking ample precautions for the sake of everyone’s health and safety due to Covid-19. Thus, we would like to cordially invite a select number of Adventurers to “Voice of Adventurers 2022”.
Tickets: Invite only for Black Desert players. Enter here.
After Party @PAX EAST by Black Desert
7-10PM @ SPIN Boston, 30 Melcher Street, Boston, MA 02210
Info: Look forward to endless drinks and food, events, an opportunity to mingle with your fellow Black Desert players and enjoy fun activities! For Black Desert players and all MMORPG gamers visiting PAX EAST RSVP to meet your fellow adventurers, share your love for MMO, and win FREE swag.
Tickets: FREE via Eventbrite
Who Lives, Who Dies, Who tells your story
6:30-9:30PM @ Location TBD
Info: Facebook | Join Broadway Karaoke Boston, your volunteer hosts, on April 22 for another evening of Broadway karaoke that’s all about our nation! We’ll be putting on the highlights of Hamilton, plus and a few secret bonus numbers from Lin-Manuel Miranda (We don’t talk about Miranda).
Tickets: There’s NO cover, but we invite anyone attending to donate to Ukranian people and refugees. Donate here: https://donate.unhcr.org/int/en/general
Okilly Dokilly – Tourdilly Do ’22 With Steaksauce Mustache, Mega Ran
8PM @ The Cavern Club at Hard Rock Cafe Boston, 22-24 Clinton Street, Boston, MA 02109
Info: 21+. Brought to you by LeaguePodcast & Rock On! Concerts. New Date, All Tickets Honored. Last opportunity to see Okilly Dokilly before an indefinite hiatus. Just added gaming rap superstar Mega Ran to the event.
Tickets: $15 Advance, $18 Day Of via TicketWeb
Collegiate Rising Pax East Meetup Presented by Gen.G and Twitch Student
8-10PM @ District Hall Boston, 75 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA 02210
Info: Facebook | Come by our Collegiate Rising PAX East Meetup for free food, drinks, games, and awesome giveaways from our sponsors HyperX, MSI, Gen.G, Twitch Student, and Eastern Michigan University!
Tickets: FREE, RSVP via Eventbrite
Friday Night Concerts – The NPC Collective, TurboQuest, Videri String Quartet
8:30-10:30PM @ Main Theatre @ Boston Convention Center
Info: Website | The second day of PAX wraps up with another concert night! TurboQuest will make their main stage debut to perform R O C K M U S I C*. Classical maestros Videri String Quartet will serenade you. Finally, The NPC Collective will return to the main stage with a lineup change featuring Kadesh Flow and friends. Even if you caught the Thursday night performance, you aren’t going to want to miss what they have in store for Friday.
Tickets: FREE at PAX
Saturday, April 23rd
Pax East Pop Up Party
4PM @ Laugh Boston, 425 Summer St, Boston, MA, 02210
Info: DJs, drinking, dancing and more at Laugh Boston. Featuring DJ Linx (from T&T), Machy G, DJ Warlock, and Sound Inc Family.
Tickets: $25 online
Digital Fusion Spring Fling at Union Tavern
4:30PM @ Union Tavern, 345 Somerville Ave, Somerville, MA 02143
Info: WEBSITE | Sponsored by Boston8bit. Featuring Astro Logic, Janx, Button Masher. Plus a digital fusion open mic! Doors open at 4:30, Music at 5:00. Art by Burnzig. Hosted by Boston8Bit, GeekBeatRadio, Diamond Machine, and Battlemode Music.
Tickets: $5 at door (no one turned away for lack of funds)
Balance Patch PAX East After Party
6-11PM @ Balance Patch, 1031 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, 02215
Info: Twitter | Come play TONS of fighting games, and take on The Anakin KUMITE.
Tickets: Free
New England Bar Citizen PAX East 2022 Meet Up
7-11PM @ Jillian’s/Lucky Strike, 145 Ipswich Street, Boston, MA 02215
Info: Join the community and meet up with and make new friends! “We are having our PAX East 2022 Bar Citizen at Jillian’s this year. Please RSVP for us to know how many to expect. Thanks!”
Tickets: RSVP via Eventbrite
SonicBoomBox PAX East Afterparty sponsored by Voodoo Ranger
8PM @ SPIN Boston, 30 Melcher Street Boston, MA 02210
Info: Sonicboombox’s first ever PAX East Afterparty — live dj, dancing, free ping pong all night and more! Free Voodoo Ranger IPA for the first 100 fans (1 per customer while supplies last) courtesy of New Belgium. Ages 21 & Up.
Tickets: $10 in advance Eventbrite, $20 at door
Luminous Events Presents: Tokyo Machine
8PM @ Sonia, 10 Brookline St., Cambridge, MA 02139
Info: Music & performances by Tokyo Machine, Wubson, Spring Street, Louie Lanka, SUVY. Gaming tournament from 8:30-10:30 hosted by Gauntlet Gaming. 18 & Up.
Tickets: $20 in advance via Ticketweb, $30 at door
Gayming Live After Party
8PM-1:30AM @ The Alley Bar, 14 Pi Alley Boston, MA 02108
Info: The annual PAX East “Gaymer After-Party” Hosted by Boston Gaymers with a glow up this year thanks to our friends at “Gayming Live”! This event will not be ticketed, please stay tuned to our Twitter, Facebook for the latest updates on capacity. Stop by, play some games, watch some drag performances, and socialize with other gaymers after a long day at PAX East. Tabletop and video games will be played, and the DJ after 10 should keep you dancing. The Super Smash Babes (Missy Steak, Toast, Civilization) are making their first IRL appearance together and will be performing gayming themed drag numbers starting at 9 PM.
Tickets: FREE Eventbrite, 21+
6th Annual Predator Gaming Afterparty powered by Fandom
9PM-1:30AM @ Royale, 279 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116
Info: Join us for the most epic night in Gaming! Giveaways | Predator Gaming Demos | Play with the Pros | Photo Ops | DJ set. Arrive early. RSVP does guarantee access.
Tickets: FREE Eventbrite, 21+, Proof of Vaccination Required
Sunday, April 24th
Dungeons & Flagons – 5E One Shot
12:30PM-6PM @ Notch Brewery & Tap Room Brighton, 525 Western Avenue, Boston, MA 02135
Info: Come, sit and roll some dice, enjoying some amazing beers and good company while playing the popular table top game, Dungeons & Dragons. Game Masters will take players through a 3-4 hour game in the comfort of Notch Brewing’s new brewery & tap room. Both Veteran and Novice players are welcome to join the adventure.
Tickets: $13 Eventbrite
Wicked Retro Night Smash Bros Tournament
1PM @ Harpoon Brewery, 306 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA 02210
Info: 21+. READY…. GO! Test your mettle in a 32 person Super Smash Bros Melee Tournament hosted by Wicked Retro Night with a $300 gaming grand prize! There will be 3 Games Per Round and the player with the highest amount of points will move on to the next round. The championship rounds will be played on our projector screen. There will be Harpoon prizes to the best players, and a $300 gaming grand prize to the winner of the tournament.
Tickets: $20 Eventbrite A ticket guarantees entry into the tournament and includes your first drink.
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