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Saturday, October 5th in Los Angeles, California --- Last weekend, LA Today partnered with Endless River events, 101-17 Studios, and Golden Apple Comics for the LA Comic Con After Party, breaking the space-time continuum with jaw-dropping cosplay, electrifying performances and free-spirited creative vibes at 101-17 Studios in Los Angeles.
If you weren’t there, don’t worry, we’ve got all the highlights to make you feel like you were right in the middle of the dance floor.
This celebration of fandom included notable special guests, a DIY design merch station where attendees could showcase their creativity, professional photo opportunities, VR horror game experiences, and themed drinks.
Comic Con After Dark = Cosplay Unleashed
Slider Gallery: Photographer Saulo Padilla
The Location: 📍 101-17 Studios
The LA Comic Con After Party was held at 101-17 Studios in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles, near the Crypto.com Arena and the LA Convention Center. Founded by Alex “AP” Pefanis and Ryan Alberto, the space is a comprehensive one-stop-shop for creators and performers of all kinds.
Recording Studio: High-fidelity studio with state-of-the-art equipment for professional-quality sound.
Content Sets & Photography Studio: Ready-to-use sets for photo shoots, film productions, podcasts, and live streaming performances, with all equipment on-site.
Merchandising Suite: On-site suite for creating custom clothing, jewelry, and accessories.
Retail Pop-Up Shop: Currently hosts a retail pop-up shop for the clothing brand Copes, showcasing the space's ability to house and promote pop-up events.
“Our vision with 101-17 Studios was to create a space where creators could find everything they need under one roof,” says Alex “AP” Pefanis, co-founder of 101-17 Studios. “We wanted to build a community where creativity can thrive without limitations.”
Alex "AP" Pefanis breaks out the Martinelli's Cider to celebrate Comic Con.
Merch "pop-up" area with billiards table for some after party gaming.
Private VIP area for special guests and VIP attendees.
The Event Production: Bringing People and Passion Together
Endless River, led by Slowsie, is revolutionizing event production in Los Angeles by crafting immersive, community-driven experiences that foster authentic connections between brands and audiences.
They are in the process of evolving "Epilogue," their afterparty for DTLA Art Night at The Continental Club, into an open deck night for DJs, offering a platform for emerging talent to connect with the community.
“Our focus has always been on creating events that feel personal, no matter the size,” says
Slowsie (middle), founder of Endless River.
Electrifying Bass House:
Where The LA Comic Con After Party Turns Into A Cosplay Rave
The party was a certified rave, thanks to Lektrique's thunderous bass house set that went down from 12:00 AM to 1:00 AM. The rest of the DJ lineup - think Fuji, Catalyst, Tiffany Joy, and ILYKIMCHI - brought the heat too, dropping pulsating beats and infectious rhythms that had the whole room moving, plus a surprise vocal performance during Lektrique's set took things to the next level.
Cutting-Edge VR and AR Experiences
The LA Comic Con After Party also included some experiential entertainment with attendees diving into the chilling world of "Reiko's Fragments," an asymmetrical VR horror game by Pixel Canvas, where up to eight players controlled jump scares via their phones while one braved the VR headset.
Meanwhile, JoJo Brazell and MIXR Studios spiced things up with an interactive AR game, offering attendees a chance to win afterparty tickets based on their scores.
High Fives to Our Sponsors
A big thank you to the incredible sponsors and partners who made this LA Comic Con After Party possible!
This includes:
LA Comic Con (for hosting an amazing convention!)
Endless River (for epic event production!)
101-17 Studios (for providing a stellar space!)
Golden Apple Comics (for their comic book shop and special guests!)
vitaminwater (for providing amazing drinks to our guests!)
LA Today (for featuring the best events & experiences in Los Angeles!)
Also, thank you to all the special guests (including Carlos Ferro) and friends who came to enhance the experience for everyone! Finally, thank you to the LA Today staff and photographers Dave Tappan & Saulo Padilla for covering the event.
Twitch Streamer - Rayssa Emy
TikTok Streamer - Layla Zihan
One the performers hydrating with a vitaminwater before his next set.
Got To Take a Selfie: More Snapshots and Photos
Slider Gallery: Photographer Dave Tappan
The Fandom Dance Floor: Where Villainous Dance Moves Are Unleashed
Fashion Designer - Emilia Perez
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