While it has been a few years since many of us got to have a great time at PAX East. I’ve been excited about the idea of seeing those I haven’t met up with since PAX East 2020. As you know each year PAX always has some events to check our pre-pax and after the show each day. While we’re just a month away from PAX East 2022, some event details from some groups have been announced. Additionally, PAX has unveiled a few of the exhibitors attending PAX East 2022.
There are more details to come of a few unannounced events going on, which I’ll be updating this page. Maybe you enjoy meeting up with friends to play tabletop games half the night, or even like to go network and meet others. This ranges from anything such as the PokeCrawl to the Pre-Gamer party and much more that we’ve seen in the past years. We here at Marooners’ Rock along with our friends at SideQuesting who also will have a list as well and the PAX East Parties Group will be keeping an updated list.
You can also keep track of all of this from the Penny Arcade Boards. We’ll be sure to keep this list up-to-date along with our friends at SideQuesting as well as when we hear about events through the forums and within Facebook groups. If you plan at being at PAX East 2022, what events and parties will you be going to? We’d love to know in the comments below.
(This page has been updated as of 4/12/2022)
Wednesday, April 20th
College Esports Expo 2022
Time: 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Location: WPI Seaport 303 Congress St. Boston, MA 02210
Info: The College Esports Expo is the first conference in North America exclusively for the growth and development of college esports. Our two-day event will occur in person at District Hall Innovation Studio in Boston and online for our virtual attendees, when 70,000 gamers and gaming companies will gather for the Annual Pax East Conference.
Price: $0 – $125
Page: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/college-esports-expo-2022-tickets-293407809657
Thursday, April 21st
Boston Breach PAX East After Party
Time: 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Location: City Tap House Boston 10 Boston Wharf Road Boston, MA 02210
Info: Going to PAX East? Want to meet the Boston Breach? Come meet members of the Breach and Oxygen Esports for a 2 hour open bar and after party!
Price: $15-20
Page: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boston-breach-pax-east-after-party-tickets-317720108397
PAX to the MOON
Time: 9:00 PM
Location: Howl at the Moon Boston 184 High Street Boston, MA 02110
Info: Join us for an EPIC night of music, dancing, brews, and more at one of Boston’s premiere party locales
Price: SOLD OUT
Page: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pax-to-the-moon-tickets-319258138687
The Last Boss Beer Release – Sam Adams x Wicked Retro Night Collaboration
Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: 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 gift cards and video game packages!
Price: Free
Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1207598992977714
Thursday Night Concerts – The NPC Collective & Magnificent Danger
Time: 8:30-10:30PM
Location: 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…
Page: FREE at PAX
Pokecrawl 2022: SNAP!
Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Location: Wild Rover 61-63 Chatham Street Boston, MA 02109
Info: The Pokécrawl is a non-profit Pokémon-themed bar crawl dedicated to raising money for Child’s Play Charity.
Price: Free (Vaccination required and will be verified upon entry “Attendees are limited to registering for 2 tickets (Yourself + 1)”)
Page: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pokecrawl-2022-snap-tickets-311299143117
Made In MA at PAX East 2022 Party!
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: District Hall Boston75 Northern Avenue 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! The party blasts off on Thursday, April 21 at WPI Seaport in Boston! Great people, great games, great times! All are welcome.
Price: $10 – $15 Free, with a promo code, for students
Page: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/made-in-ma-at-pax-east-2022-party-tickets-300827632547
Undertale LIVE at The Wilbur on the Opening Night of PAX East
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: 246 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116
Info: Featuring new music arrangements for Fifth House Ensemble’s acoustic dectet, drum set, and electronics by Eric Roth with Chris Opperman, 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. See Guidelines for The Wilbur ( Masks Required at Location)
Price: $37
Page: https://thewilbur.com/artist/undertale/
“Gaymer” Trivia and Social (21+)
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: Alley Bar, 14 PI Alley, Boston, MA 02108
Info: Show how much you know about Gaming or come hang out with other LGBTQ+ con-goers and allies, at “Gaymer” Trivia!
Price: Free
Page: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gaymer-trivia-and-social-21-tickets-296156230257 (Tickets released on April 1st)
College Esports Expo 2022
Time: 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Location: District Hall Boston75 Northern Avenue Boston, MA 02210
Info: The College Esports Expo is the first conference in North America exclusively for the growth and development of college esports. Our two-day event will occur in person at District Hall Innovation Studio in Boston and online for our virtual attendees, when 70,000 gamers and gaming companies will gather for the Annual Pax East Conference.
Price: $0 – $125
Page: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/college-esports-expo-2022-tickets-293407809657
Friday, April 22nd
Black Desert’s Voice of Adventurers 2022
Time: 4:00 PM- 7:00 PM
Location: Location TBD
Info: 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”.
Price: Invite only for Black Desert players.
Page: Enter here.
Okilly Dokilly – Tourdilly Do ’22 With Steaksauce Mustache, Mega Ran
Time: 8PM
Location: 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.
Page: $15 Advance, $18 Day Of via TicketWeb
Friday Night Concerts – The NPC Collective, TurboQuest, Videri String Quartet
Time: 8:30-10:30PM
Location: 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.
Page: FREE at PAX
Who Lives, Who Dies, Who tells your story. A Hamilton Karaoke Night
Time: 6:30 PM-9:30 PM
Location: Downtown Boston (more details soon!)
Info: Boston’s Broadway Karaoke brings you Hamilton night! We arrange the Hamilton Musical and you sing the parts! Sign up for parts beforehand or when you arrive. Come with friends or meet some fellow karaoke friends!
Price: Free! We are raising money for Ukrainian Refugees. If you are able to donate, donate at UNHCR (link on FB page)
Page: https://fb.me/e/58wsD5XrA
Collegiate Rising PAX East Meetup
Time: 8:00 PM-10:00 PM
Location: District Hall Boston75 Northern Avenue Boston, MA 02210
Info: 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 East Michigan University!
Price: Tickets on Sale March 30th
Page: www.eventbrite.com/e/collegiate-rising-pax-east-meetup-tickets-297837940297
Saturday, April 23rd
6th Annual Acer Predator Gaming AfterParty powered by Fandom
Time: 9:00PM – 1:00AM
Location: Royale, 279 Tremont Street, Boston MA 02116
Info: 21+. Proof of COVID Vaccine Required. Join us for the most epic night in Gaming! Including giveaways, Predator Gaming Demos, play with the Pros, Photo Ops, and a DJ Set.
Price: Free
Page: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/6th-annual-predator-gaming-afterparty-powered-by-fandom-registration-310735517297
New England Bar Citizen PAX East 2022 Meet Up
Time:7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Location: Jillian’s/Lucky Strike 145 Ipswich Street Boston, MA 02215
Info: 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!
Price: Free
Page: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-england-bar-citizen-pax-east-2022-meet-up-tickets-309869647457
Digital Fusion Spring Fling at Union Tavern
Time: 4:30 PM
Location: 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.
Page: $5 at door (no one turned away for lack of funds)
Luminus Events Presents: Tokyo Machine
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: 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.
Price: $20 in advance via Ticketweb, $30 at door
Page: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/tokyo-machine-wubson-spring-street-sonia-tickets/11896545
PAX East “Gayming Live” After Party (21+)
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: 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”! Stop by, play some games, watch some drag performances, and socialize with other gaymers after a long day at PAX East.
Price: Free
Page: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pax-east-gayming-live-after-party-21-tickets-295413468637
Sonicboombox Afterparty sponsored by Voodoo Ranger (21+)
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: SPIN (30 Melcher Street, Boston, MA 02210)
Info: Live DJ, dancing, cosplay, free ping pong, and more! Free Voodoo Ranger IPA for the first 100 fans 🍻
Price: $10 in Advance, $20 at the door
Page: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/sonicboombox-4786509659
Sunday, April 24th
Dungeons & Flagons – 5E One Shot
Time: 12:30 PM-6 PM
Location: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.
Price: $13
Page: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dungeons-flagons-5e-one-shot-april-tickets-287891600527
Wicked Retro Night Smash Bros Tournament
Time: 1PM @
Location: 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.
Page: $20 Eventbrite A ticket guarantees entry into the tournament and includes your first drink.
