While PAX East 2022 is now behind us, we here at Marooners’ Rock enjoyed checking out the tons of games, merch from tabletop areas that we spent quite a bit on, and seeing old friends. As you know each year PAX always has some events to check out pre-pax and after the show each day. While we’re just two months away from PAX East 2023, some event details from some groups have been announced. This page will be updated often to share with you the PAX East 2023 Party and Event details, so be sure to keep this link saved.
Maybe you enjoy meeting up with friends to play tabletop games half the night, or even like to network and meet others. 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 on being at PAX East 2023, what events and parties will you be going to? We’d love to know in the comments below.
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Wednesday, March 22nd
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Rock Band Night at Bone Up Brewing Company (21+)
Time: 7 PM – 10 pm
Location: Bone Up Brewing Company, 85 Tileston St, Everett, MA 02149
Info: Guitar, bass, drums, vox… pick your poison, grab a beer, and show us what you got! We’re turning our side room into an amateur venue for our first ever Rock Band Night!
Free to play, we’ll provide all the equipment and a sign up sheet for people to take turns. Space will be limited, 21+ Only Event, sign ups on March 22nd in person starting at 6:30pm
Price: Free
Page: Facebook
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College Esports Expo 2023 – Day One
Time: 9 AM – 6 PM
Location: District Hall Boston, 75 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA 02210
Info: Calling all esports enthusiasts! Get ready for the ultimate gaming experience as the 5th Annual College Esports Expo (CEX) returns to Boston on Wednesday, March 22-23, 2023. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever, as we take over District Hall Boston in the Seaport District and offer attendees the opportunity to engage with industry-leading experts, learn about the latest trends and developments in the college esports landscape, and network with like-minded individuals.
Price: $35-$399
Page: Eventbrite
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PAX East ’23 Bowling Meetup
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: KINGS Entertainment, 60 Seaport Blvd, Boston, MA 02210
Info: Join us as we meet up and get in some bowling & pre-PAX festivities! Come up to the bowling area and looks for the tables — we’ll be there!
Price: Free to enter, Bowling Cost Extra
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PAX East Facebook Group Meet-up!
Time: 8:30 PM
Location: Westin Boston Seaport lobby bar, 425 Summer Street, Boston
Info: It’s that time of the year to come together and forge new friendships with other people. As always, it will be located in the lobby of the Westin right next to the Convention Center. Come and share some drink with us and if that’s not your cup of…beer, then come enjoy the company of like-minded nerds to enjoy some conversations with. Don’t worry, we don’t bite. We hope to see you all join us and we get ready to celebrate PAX East 2023!!!
Price: Free
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Thursday, March 23rd
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Special Gaming Beer Release: THE LAST BOSS – A Wicked Retro Night Collab
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Sam Adams Downtown Boston Taproom 60 State Street Boston, MA 02109
Info: When The Last Boss shows up, who will come out victorious? Our gaming collaboration with Wicked Retro Night is BACK better than ever. We’re kicking off the first of our Taproom Downtown Series 4-pk cans with this popular Imperial Sour brewed with blackberries and blueberries to impart tart, dark berry notes with an effervescent finish.
Price: Free
Page: Eventbrite
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XSET PAX East After Party
Time: 9:30 pm – 2:00 am
Location: The Grand – 58 Seaport Blvd, Boston, MA 02210
Info: XSET is excited to announce that it will be hosting an after-party at The Grand in Boston’s Seaport District during the PAX East Gaming Conference on Thursday, March 23rd, 2023. The event will feature an exciting lineup of entertainment, including a live performance by Grammy-nominated DJ and Producer Clinton Sparks, and will be hosted by Dom McLennon, a founding member of American Boy Band BROCKHAMPTON.
Price: $10 per ticket
Page: TicketMaster
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Dungeons & Dragons Online Community Meetup
Location: Lucky’s Lounge, 355 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210
Info: We are hosting a community meetup that evening open to anyone in the area who is close enough to attend! We will have more information about the meetup soon, but expect it to take place in the early evening of Thursday, March 23rd within walking or short public transportation distance from the convention center. For now we are not taking reservations, but if that changes we will let you know. This will be a fun hangout for chat, swag, and more!
Price: Free
Page: The survey is now closed
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Made In MA at PAX East 2023 Party!
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: 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! The party blasts off on Thursday, March 23 at WPI Seaport in Boston! Great people, great games, and great times! All are welcome.
Price: $10 – $15 Free, with a promo code, for students
Page: Eventbrite
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SideQuesting presents PAXGPT – A PAX East 2023 Party
Time: 7-11PM (Doors open at 6PM)
Location: Howl at the Moon, 184 High St, Boston, MA 02110
Info: Looking for a party GENERATED by great vibes, people, and music? Join several hundred of your friends at SideQuesting at the PAX GPT PAX East After Party. HOW TO GET IN: Just mention “PAX EAST 2023” to get in for FREE from 7-11 (doors open at 6PM) and get your wristband! Complimentary appetizer buffet access until 10pm! Drink specials all night! Get there early, or be stuck waiting in line! (No need for the Eventbrite tickets to get in, and Registration does not guarantee entry!) PAX badges not required.
Price: Free
Page: Eventbrite
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Pokecrawl 2023
Time: 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Location: 1 S Market St, 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
Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/YwWMa62wv8
Page: Wait List
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Gaymer Trivia and Social (21+)
Time: 8 PM-12 AM
Location: The Alley Bar, 14 Pi Alley Boston, MA 02108
Info: BostonGaymers Twitter | 21+ | 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. Prizes for first-third. Sponsored by Mass Bears and Cubs
Tickets: Will be released in waves
Page: Eventbrite
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College Esports Expo 2023 – Day Two
Time: 9 AM-6 PM
Location: District Hall Boston, 75 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA 02210
Info: Calling all esports enthusiasts! Get ready for the ultimate gaming experience as the 5th Annual College Esports Expo (CEX) returns to Boston on Wednesday, March 22-23, 2023. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever, as we take over District Hall Boston in the Seaport District and offer attendees the opportunity to engage with industry-leading experts, learn about the latest trends and developments in the college esports landscape, and network with like-minded individuals.
Price: $35-$399
Page: Eventbrite
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Thursday Night Concerts – Bit Brigade & More!
Time: 8PM-10:30PM
Location: Main Theatre in BCEC
Info: Video games. Played really, really fast. Video game music. Played really, really fast. A Brigade of Bits playing video games and video game music really, really fast. More performers coming soon!
Page: Part of PAX East
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Friday, March 24th
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Twitch Boston PAX Speedrun After Party
Time: 6PM – 930PM
Location: Candibar Boston 275 Tremont Street Boston, Massachusetts, 02116,
Info:
After Party with music, friends, old and new, drinks, 10 raffle prizes from Logitech and prizes from the Cookie Brigade, 250 A10 headset giveaway, Twitch Swag Bags, and you can have you photos taken free of charge to remember the night!
The event will be 21+ , no large bags and they will be checked at the door. This event is free and will be on a first come first serve basis. Lets put the Boston community back on the map and have a come back party we wont forget! This event will be live streamed on the Twitch Boston account for those who are unable to attend.
Price: Free
Tickets: RSVP
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PAX East Collegiate Mixer Powered by ASUS and Uconnect
Time: 5PM – 7PM
Location: District Hall Boston 75 Northern Avenue Boston, MA 02210
Info: Come meet fellow students, alumni, and anyone interested in EDU Esports at our event! And make sure to check out the ASUS activation at the Intel Booth at PAX! Food and drinks are available while supplies last! We’ll also be doing some giveaways!
Price: Free
Tickets: Eventbrite
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Dwarf Fortress PAX East After-Party
Time: 6-9PM
Location: Lucky Strike Fenway, 145 Ipswich Street, Boston, MA 02215
Info: The first official gathering of the Dwarf Fortress community since the launch of the Steam edition in December!As the Fey Mood Society, we are dedicated to all things dwarfy and crafty. Meet your fellow urists to share in tales of bravery, fort construction and destruction. The party will be located in the Polo Lounge of Lucky Strike Fenway where there are pool tables, dart boards and shuffleboard included.
Price: $5
Tickets: Eventbrite
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Friday Night Concerts – The Living Tombstone & More!
Time: 8PM-10:30PM
Location: Main Theatre in BCEC
Info: Is there anything better than live music? Riffs… thumping bass… dancing even though some people might see… the catharsis of positive collective experiences… ah, we love it. Can’t get enough of it. The only way to make live music even better is to see it at a video game convention named PAX. Which, funnily enough, you can do! How about The Living Tombstone, say, Friday night? Sound good? More performers coming soon!
Tickets: Part of PAX East
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Saturday, March 25th
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GameMaker Meetup March
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Trillium Fort Point, 50 Thomson Place, Boston, MA 02210
Info: The GameMaker team will be at Pax East in Boston on Saturday 25th March. All information on venue details will be shared very soon. Drinks and food will be provided courtesy of GameMaker. We hope you can join us!
Page: RSVP’s Limited
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PAX East Gaymer After Party (21+)
Time: 8 PM-1:30 AM
Location: The Alley Bar, 14 Pi Alley Boston, MA 02108
Info: 21+ | Swing by, play your favorite Jackbox party packs, and socialize with other gaymers after closing out a busy day at PAX East. The team from Jackbox will be hosting games throughout the night and offering awesome giveaways.
Page: This event will not be ticketed, please stay tuned to our Twitter and Facebook for the latest updates on capacity.
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Sunday, March 26th
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Brunchero Latinero at Pax East
Time: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Location: Lolita Fort Point, 253 Summer Street Boston, MA 02210
Info: Join us for a brunch with Latinx in Gaming & relax after a long weekend of fun at PAX EAST! Take a break, come hang out and destress with us from all the big fun adventures you’ve been having at PAX EAST 2023! Let’s do a little chisme, talk shop and enjoy lunch together!
Price: Registration and details coming soon (March 6)
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The Middle East Presents: The Completionist Legacy with Caddicarus
Time: 6:00 PM (VIP) Doors Open at 7:00 PM
Location: 10 Brookline St.Cambridge, MA 02139
Info: League Podcast, Rock On Concerts, Real Good Touring Present: The Completionist Legacy with Caddicarus – a Legendary Night with Jirad the Completionist and Caddicarus – All Ages. NO VAPING OR SMOKING IN THE BUILDING
Price: $30 Advance / $35 Day of Show / $75 VIP
Page: TicketWeb
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