BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MCS//Los-Angeles//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20260101T080000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:852507 DTSTART:20260321T160000 DTEND:20260322T000000 STATUS:TENTATIVE SUMMARY:BrickCentric LA: March 21, 2026 DESCRIPTION:BrickCentric Brings Southern California’s LEGO® Communi ty Together for the First Fan-Driven Convention in Los Angeles in 5 Ye ars\nA three-day celebration of creativity\, community\, and brick-bui lding culture will feature LEGO Masters\, including Krystal Star\, as well as hands-on experiences and more\nWhat: BrickCentric\, the inaugu ral Los Angeles-based LEGO® fan convention created by fans for fans\, is coming to the Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel for an ep ic three-day weekend. The event will take place Friday March 20th thro ugh Sunday March 22nd and feature panels with LEGO Masters contestants and leading builders in the community\, including Krystal Star\, Tim Howell\, Kimberly Griffith\, Brandon Griffith\, Bruce Heller\, Kelly B artlet\, John Walls\, and Mariann Asanuma\, live builds and contests\, competitive games in the BrickCentric Games Arena\, seminars\, and ha nds-on fan experiences designed to engage attendees of all skill level s. Admission will also be available to charity fundraisers benefitting Los Angeles Children’s Hospital and the 10-year anniversary of GAYF OLS. BrickCentric draws Adult Fans of LEGO® (AFOLs) and other enthusi asts\, with younger fans able to attend when accompanied by a register ed adult\, making it a multi-generational celebration of LEGO® fan cr eativity. \n“BrickCentric is about creating a home for the LEGO® c ommunity in Southern California\,” said Chip Snell\, Founder of Bric kCentric. “First and foremost\, we’re celebrating the incredible t alent in the area and handing them the spotlight to share their creati vity and passion with others. But at its core\, this event is about cr eating a space where people who love LEGO® can come together and buil d something that lasts year after year.” \nWhy: BrickCentric was bo rn from a team of LEGO® enthusiasts wanting to bring the community to gether under one roof in Southern California. It’s the first-of-its- kind event in five years where fans\, builders\, designers and creator s can connect\, share their passion\, and celebrate each other’s tal ent. More than just a three-day weekend\, the relationships formed her e will continue to grow\, carrying into every future BrickCentric Conv ention\, creating a network of fans that spans Southern California and beyond. \nWho: BrickCentric was founded by Chip Snell\, a LEGO® ent husiast at heart\, who recognized a gap for a convention that truly ce lebrates the culture of the LEGO® fan community in Southern Californi a and set out to bring it to life. Produced by BrickCentric\, LLC\, th e event is entirely fan-driven and designed to celebrate building\, cr eativity\, and community. BrickCentric focuses on highlighting the imm ense talent of builders and designers of all ages\, giving both local and international creators a space to showcase their work. The event f osters collaboration\, learning\, and lasting friendships\, offering a ttendees numerous opportunities to connect through panels\, games\, an d hands-on activities.\nWhere: Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Ho tel\n2500 N. Hollywood Way\, Burbank\, CA 91505\nWhen: March 20-22\, 2 026\nTime: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.\nLEGO Masters Alumni and Leading Crea tors Will Include: \nMariann AsanumaBrandon Griffith Kimberly Griffi thBruce HellerTim Howell Krista KayMarcella SpearKrystal StarJohn Wal ls\nGames Arena and Seminars Include: \nBrick Pong: A brick-based twi st on beer pong (no beer!). Players advance through a tournament where cups are filled with increasingly valuable bounty\, culminating in a one-on-one match for the coveted Brick Pong trophy. It Takes 2: Teams of two work together to build under time pressure. Mé·nage à Bric k: Teams of three must cooperate to complete their build. You Spin Me ’Round: A relay-style build with teams of four. Box Build: Individ uals must build using only the box (the building instructions have bee n removed).Left Hand / Right Hand: Teams of two discover which hand is dominant as they complete a building challenge.Call My Agent: A game of communication and guidance for teams of two\, where one team member gives instructions and the other executes the build.Improv Build: Par ticipants are given a basic set and must transform it into something u nique. Builds are judged blindly\, with top entries advancing to the f inal round.Stand & Model: A standing build challenge where participant s must strike a pose while constructing their creation.What’s Your B ag?: Nothing between you and the brick except 3mm of plastic.Missing E lement: A trivia-style competition testing participants’ LEGO® know ledge\, with increasingly difficult questions weeding down the competi tors.Team Speed Build: Two teams of six compete live using themes such as Star Wars\, Harry Potter\, Botanicals\, Friends\, Modular\, Ninjag o\, Super Mario\, Creator\, Stranger Things\, and Wicked.\nEvent Highl ights Include: \nSeminars and Panels: Interactive discussions and wor kshops with LEGO® Masters alumni\, expert builders\, and industry fan leaders sharing techniques\, tips\, and inspiration.Brick Meet: The l argest LEGO® swap meet west of the Mississippi\, giving collectors th e chance to buy\, sell\, and trade bricks\, sets\, and rare parts.Bric k Movie Festival: Showcasing fan-made LEGO® films with prizes for Bes t Picture\, Best Screenplay\, Best Visual Effects\, Best Soundtrack\, Best Cast\, and more.Charity Fundraiser and Live Auction: An early vie wing opportunity that also allows attendees to directly support the Lo s Angeles Children’s Hospital. Light It Up! GAYFOL’s 10-Year Anni versary Party: A celebration of the community and all it has achieved\ , all while celebrating the brick.AFOL Three-Day In-Person Perks: Incl udes curated brick selections\, limited-edition convention kit\, and e xclusive dining options with LA food trucks on Friday and Saturday nig hts.Disneyland Visit: Optional discounted ticket and transport for att endees wanting to explore the parks with fellow LEGO® enthusiasts.Doo r Prizes: Exciting giveaways throughout the weekend.\nStandout Prizes Include: \nBest in Show for AFOL 3-Day Pass Attendees: A four-day thr ee-night getaway for two aboard MSC CruisesBrick Movie Festival: Best Picture: $500 gift cardBest Screenplay\, Best Visual Effects\, Best S oundtrack\, Best Cast: each $250 gift card\nABOUT BRICKCENTRIC: \nBri ckCentric is a fan-driven community of LEGO® lovers dedicated to cele brating building\, creativity\, and connecting through the brick. The first-of-its-kind event highlights the talent of builders and designer s of all ages\, celebrating local communities while also inviting crea tors from across the globe. BrickCentric provides a space to share ide as and techniques while fostering connections that last long after the convention ends. Guided by values of creativity\, imagination\, learn ing\, quality\, respect\, and fun\, BrickCentric is committed to nurtu ring the art of building and creating a welcoming community for all LE GO® enthusiasts. To learn more\, please visit: https://www.brickcentr ic.com/ URL:https://www.tickettailor.com/events/brickcentricllc DTSTAMP:20260414T204638Z ORGANIZER;SENT-BY="mailto:shantel@nrprgroup.com";CN=Shantel Carvalho: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR