Virtual Cantina Network

Virtual Cantina Network is a community that promotes creativity and inclusivity by virtue of online and in-person events, created in March of 2020. Virtual Cantina Network operates the World’s Largest Star Wars Celebration Fan Page as well as several other Star Wars related groups on Facebook.

The Not So Virtual Cantina Special Edition - SWCJ 2025 was held in Chiba, Japan, during the 2025 Star Wars Celebration.

Two people smiling at an award ceremony. The woman on the right holds a framed certificate that reads 'Katy O'Brien' for outstanding contributions, collaborations, and participations in a virtual conference. The man on the left wears a red shirt and
A wooden table with various board game tokens, cards, and boxes, including games like Pandemics and others, in a cozy indoor setting.
Two men are standing in a bar or restaurant, smiling at the camera. The man on the left is holding a certificate that says 'Hall of Fame.' The man on the right is pointing at the certificate and wearing a red shirt and glasses, while the taller man o
A young woman dressed in a traditional Japanese kimono with floral patterns, accessorized with a floral hairpiece, is sitting at a table engaging in conversation with others in a dimly lit indoor setting.
A large group of diverse people posing for a photo outdoors in front of a cityscape with tall buildings and trees. Some are sitting, others standing, with a few children and people in colorful clothing.
A young woman with long hair braided on top, writing or drawing in a notebook at a restaurant table. There are drinks and a toy set in front of her, and a man with tattoos sitting nearby.
A man with red hair and beard wearing a black cap and white t-shirt, sitting at a wooden table, signing something on a Star Wars-themed toy set with star wars and other collectibles and glasses of beer in front of him in a bar or restaurant.
A person with dark curly hair wearing a blue shirt is sitting at a wooden table signing a magazine or comic book with a white marker. On the table, there are magazines, a cardboard box, a white case, and a glass of water. The background shows other p
Three people posing for a photo inside a bar or restaurant, with framed posters on the wall behind them, including one with the word 'HARROGATE'.
A man with a shaved head, wearing a white shirt and silver jewelry, sitting at a table signing a Star Wars poster with markers, with posters and people in the background.
Crowd of people outside a pub called 'Hub British Pub' at night, with some people wearing masks and others taking photos, in an urban area with trees and other buildings nearby.
A woman wearing glasses and a black jacket is sitting at a red booth in a restaurant, signing autographs on posters featuring sci-fi and fantasy characters. A man in a black hoodie is sitting beside her, looking at the camera. The table has various p
People taking a photo with a woman in a costume and a man in a black jacket, in front of a black and gold sign for Kyriana Kratter, with other people in the background.
Two men are taking a selfie in a pub decorated with Guinness signs. One man has a beard and is smiling, while the other has dark hair and is also smiling. There are other people in the background, and the pub has warm lighting.
A group of people in a crowded indoor space, with two people in the center taking a selfie together. The woman has short brown hair and is wearing a beige jacket, while the man has glasses, a beard, and is wearing a baseball cap and a red shirt. The
A crowded room with people gathered around tables, some engaging in conversations and others looking at items on the tables. Posters and framed pictures are on the red walls, including one of London and others related to Windsor. There are large scre
People playing a tabletop game involving coins, tokens, and cards, with some participants holding game pieces and others reaching for components on the table, which is covered with game parts and drinks.
A man with glasses and a white beard smiling, wearing a dark jacket with a campaign sticker that says 'Kenner,' in a restaurant or café.
A person with a watch signing posters at a table covered with various posters, including images of vehicles and characters from science fiction or video games.
Several people gathered around a table at an indoor event, looking at various promotional materials, with framed posters on the walls in the background.
Group of people gathered around a bar or table playing board games, with some holding drinks, in a lively indoor setting.
A large group of people gathered inside a restaurant or pub with stained glass decorations on the windows and multiple ceiling lights. A man in a red shirt and cap is standing and likely speaking or being interviewed, with several people taking photo
Two young women are hugging and smiling at the camera inside a room with dark red walls. One woman has curly brown hair and glasses, and the other has short dark hair. They are wearing colorful, space-themed clothing. In the background, there are fra
Three men standing together at an indoor event, smiling at the camera. Behind them are banners with text about a virtual cosplay event. The middle man wears a red shirt and glasses, the man on the left wears a dark suit, and the man on the right wear

Boonta Eve Special Edition: Texas was held in Frisco, Texas, during the 2025 Rebel Scum Con on Friday, August 8.

Close-up of a menu on a dark table, featuring a colorful logo for a party or carnival event, with drinks and food items listed below, partially obscured by a black cup.
A woman in a brown hat and black jacket sitting at a table next to a man in a gray T-shirt in a restaurant or cafe. People are in the background, some standing and some sitting, with a rustic decor featuring stone walls and wooden accents. Items on t
Two men smiling, one with long hair and a beard wearing a gray T-shirt, and the other with glasses wearing a black T-shirt with a graphic design, in a crowded indoor setting with people and colorful lights in the background.
Four men are engaged in conversation at a social gathering. The man on the left has dark hair and is wearing a light green shirt and jeans. The man in the middle has long dark hair, a beard, and is wearing a black sleeveless shirt. The man on the rig
Two men standing inside a crowded bar or restaurant, one holding a motorcycle helmet and the other pointing at it. The man on the left is wearing a patterned shirt and a baseball cap, while the man on the right has a beard, is wearing a graphic T-shi
A man and a young girl are hugging and smiling at the camera inside a room with wooden walls and colorful decorations.
An older man with glasses, wearing a cap and a colorful shirt, smiling and holding a signed Star Wars poster featuring characters from the franchise, sitting in a cozy restaurant or bar with brick walls and wooden decorations.
Three people dressed in sci-fi costumes with a wooden background and some colorful decorations behind them, smiling at the camera.
A crowded indoor bar and live music venue with people seated at tables and a band performing on stage. Multiple TV screens are displaying sports and other content. The environment has colorful lighting and decorations, with laser lights shining on th
Night view of a brick restaurant called 'The Revel' with colorful lights on its roof, a large illuminated logo, and an American and Texas flag hanging outside. People are gathered near the entrance, and several cars are parked in front.
Two men are sitting at a wooden table engaged in conversation, one wearing a red shirt and the other wearing a dark gray shirt with a logo. They are in a lively indoor setting with other people in the background. The man in red is holding a red objec
Two men smiling, one wearing a sleeveless black shirt and the other wearing glasses and a black T-shirt with a graphic design, standing together in front of a wooden background.
A woman in a beige shirt holding a golden, patterned ball, standing with a line of people at what appears to be a social gathering or bar, with a pink cartoon character mask featuring large black eyes and ruffled ears on a backpack behind her.
Two men smiling and holding certificates at an indoor event, with a crowd of people in the background.
A woman in a red shirt holding a small dog, and a man in a green shirt smiling at the camera. They are indoors with a brown wall, string lights, and various signs in the background.
A young woman with pink skin and hair, wearing goggles on her forehead and black gloves, playing a card game at a table in a crowded, lively entertainment venue with neon lights and numerous people around.
A live music concert featuring a band performing on stage with colorful lighting, including a guitarist, bassist, drummer, and vocalist, inside a venue with an audience.

An Evening with Diana Lee Inosanto was held on Wednesday, October 15, at VIP Home Theaters outside Chicago, Illinois.

Group of eight people standing together indoors against a decorative black wall, posing for a photo. Some are wearing colorful gaming or comic-themed shirts, and one has bright pink hair.
Man in colorful shirt speaking into a microphone at a presentation, with two people seated behind him, a large screen displaying a sci-fi themed poster in the background.
A hand holding a collectible figure of Morgan from the TV series 'The Walking Dead', with a background of blurred colorful lights.
The image shows a seating area with multiple tan leather chairs arranged in rows inside a room with dark blue walls, decorative panels, and a carpeted floor.
Group of five people smiling, posing for a photo at an event with a digital backdrop that reads 'Cristian Macht's Machtails from the Cantina' with starry space graphics, in a conference room.
Three people smiling and posing for a photo in a restaurant or bar. The person on the left is giving a thumbs up, and the person in the middle is a boy wearing a colorful Sonic the Hedgehog jacket. The person on the right is a man with a beard in a b
A group of people are gathered indoors, engaging in conversations. Two individuals in the foreground, a man and a woman, are smiling and talking to each other. The woman has long, light brown hair and is dressed in a blue and green jacket, while the
Two people taking a selfie in front of a black textured wall, both smiling, with the woman holding a phone.
Person dressed as Boba Fett from Star Wars, holding a guitar and posing in front of a Star Wars Autograph News banner at an event.
People gathered in a room attending a live event or performance, with a large screen displaying a colorful cartoon graphic reading 'Christian MacTails From the Cantina Live'.
A man with a microphone speaking at an event with a colorful galaxy-themed background on a screen, featuring cartoon characters and text about Cristian Macht's 'Machtals from the Cantina' live event. A woman sits nearby smiling, with speakers and dec
A woman with shoulder-length brown hair speaking into a microphone at a panel or event, sitting at a table with various items including a Star Wars Morgan Elsabeth Funko Pop figure, a Pepsi cup, and other objects, with a Star Wars poster and a colorf
A man standing in front of a Star Wars Autograph News banner, wearing a blue sports shirt with star wars themed graphics and holding a dark object, with a beige wall in the background.
Woman standing behind a table with promotional materials for Virtual Cantina Network, wearing a blue and black costume, with two water bottles and various items on a nearby table.
Two women smiling at a space-themed event, one wearing a black jacket adorned with patches and the other in a blue jacket, standing in front of a black backdrop with a yellow VIP sign and space-related graphics.
A smiling woman with brown hair wearing a blue jacket is pointing at a magazine she is holding. The magazine features a woman performing a martial arts move and headlines about fighting smart and terrorism.
Two people holding wooden sticks pose playfully in front of a black backdrop with promotional banners for home theater products. The woman on the left is dressed in a blue and black robe, smiling and waving her hand, while the man on the right is dre
People at a table signing Star Wars posters, with posters laid out and sticky notes with signatures.
A woman with brown hair signing a poster at an event. The poster features a fantasy character and colorful artwork. Markers are on the table, and the woman wears a blue jacket.
Smiling woman in black dress and colorful jacket with rolled-up sleeves standing in front of movie posters and a vending machine, gesturing with open arms.
Five people standing together indoors, posing for a photo in front of a large black screen. They are dressed in business casual to formal attire, and there is a patterned wood floor and wall behind them.

Boonta Eve Special Edition: Texas 2 - Electric Boogaloo was held in Frisco, Texas, during the 2026 Rebel Scum Con on Friday, August 7.

Two older men with gray beards and hats, smiling and giving thumbs up. One wearing glasses and a Star Wars cap, the other wearing a gray cap. They are in a rustic indoor setting with wood decor and brick walls.
People gathered outside a restaurant called The Revel during early evening, with neon signs, flags, and a banner advertising crawfish, with cars parked in the lot and trees nearby.
Two men smiling with arms around each other in a lively bar or restaurant with multiple TV screens and other people in the background.
Group of people on stage during a virtual event, some wearing themed clothing and accessories, with a person in the center holding a microphone and looking at their phone, surrounded by bright stage lights.
Two people holding a signed Star Wars poster inside a rustic venue with colorful string lights in the background.
Two smiling people, a man and a woman, at a booth promoting Skywalking Through Neverland, a Star Wars-themed event. The man is waving and wearing a black T-shirt with the event's logo, while the woman holds a Star Wars book and wears glasses. The boo
A group of five people dressed in costumes from Star Wars and other themes, posing together at an event with brick walls and a dashboard in the background. Two men are in tactical or sci-fi costumes, one woman in a Boba Fett themed costume, and anoth
Two women at a convention table looking at comic books or posters, with one woman showing a comic book to the other. They are smiling and wearing convention badges around their necks.
A man smiling and holding a certificate and an award at an event, with other people and decorations in the background.
Smiling man and woman inside a wooden booth at an outdoor event, holding a magazine with a model in a helmet and armor on the cover, with several people in the background.
Two women smiling and posing for a photo in a crowded bar or restaurant with people in the background, a TV screen, and various decorations.
A woman singing and dancing on stage with a microphone in her right hand, wearing a pink top, jeans, and jewelry, accompanied by musicians playing instruments in the background with stage lights shining down.
Two women smiling at the camera at an outdoor event, one holding a Star Wars themed Funko Pop figurine. The woman on the right is dressed as a Star Wars character with a costume, while the other woman wears a black floral dress. People and a wooden b
Person holding a smartphone taking a photo of a live music performance on stage with band members, colorful lights, and a large digital screen in the background.
Three musicians performing on stage, with a woman singing and two men playing guitars, while a drummer is visible in the background.
Woman smiling, holding a framed certificate recognizing her induction into the Hall of Fame, standing inside a rustic wooden-room decorated with signs and memorabilia.
Two men standing next to a vertical banner with an eye illustration and the text 'NH LASIK Associates' and 'Your Vision Is Our Passion.' They are smiling and pointing towards the banner. The setting appears to be an indoor event with a stage, musical
Two young men in a bar or pub holding glasses of beer, smiling at the camera, with a lively background of people, TV screens, and neon signs.
Two people dressed in casual clothing and wearing sunglasses, hats, and colorful beaded necklaces, standing indoors near a clothing display with T-shirts and caps. The man on the left is wearing a black bucket hat with a logo, a white and black T-shi
An elderly man with a gray beard and long hair, holding a microphone and speaking, stands in front of a colorful pixelated LED display in a dark environment.
Three people dressed as Star Wars characters, including a person in a skull mask, a person with red and black makeup and a hood, and a person with yellow contact lenses and black hood, posing together in front of a stage at a convention or event.
People gathered around a table playing a tabletop game. The table has game pieces, cards, coins, and a game board with a space theme. Participants appear engaged and are wearing casual clothing, with some wearing event badges or lanyards.
Four women celebrating indoors, with one woman holding a championship belt above her head. The background features wooden decor, a dartboard, a sign with a red love heart, and a banner promoting a contest.
Crowd of people gathered in a lively bar or restaurant with multiple screens, including one advertising 'Rockstar Karaoke' and a stage area in the background. Industrial-style ceiling with exposed ductwork and lighting.