LEGO fan convention BrickCenter debuts in Los Angeles this weekend

LEGO fan convention BrickCenter will have its debut in Los Angeles this weekend.

The three-day convention will take place at the Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel from Friday, March 20 through Sunday, March 22. Created by Adult Fans of LEGO, the event will feature a slew of activities such as speed builds, studio demos, and panels. Attendees can head here to book spots for events.

During the event, fans can also attend the Pink Pony Prom. The 10th annual charity gala will take place on Saturday, March 21. Ticket sales will go towards GayFOLS (a global online community of LGBTQIA+ fans of LEGO) and two other organizations. There will also be a silent auction for of LEGO sets to raise money. Folks with a three-day pass for BrickCenter can get in for free. General admission for the gala is $25 while VIP admission (including a swag bag) is $50. A preview party will also take place on March 20 to help raise money for the Los Angeles Children's Hospital.

Adult Fans of LEGO said this about the event:

Our focus is celebrating the talented builders and designers of all ages from within our local communities.At the same time, we invite creators from all over the world to showcase their talents and their builds. We seek to establish a community to share and develop ideas and techniques, while connecting and encouraging long-lasting friendships that transcend borders.

In the end, we seek to foster the art of building and spreading the word while maintaining our core values of caring, learning, creativity, imagination, quality and, above all, fun.

Tickets for BrickCenter, Pink Pony Prom, and the preview party are on sale to the general public right now here. Virtual tickets, which features virtual access to panels, can be purchased here.