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In response to the coronavirus outbreak, BAR Con has announced that Season 4, Episode 3 has been cancelled.

Citing the latest guidance by Santa Clara County, BAR Con has cancelled their show for tomorrow. These guidelines come in the aftermath of six new cases, bringing the total number to 20 (the most of any county in the Bay Area).

The BAR Con team has stated the following,

In observance of the latest health guidelines posted today by Santa Clara County, we regretfully must inform our attendees that BAR Con: Season 4 Episode 3 will be cancelled. After much deliberation, due to recent regional developments we have decided that it would be in our attendees’ best interest not to hold the event as planned. Those who preordered will have a chance to have their tickets refunded, and we ask for your patience as we sort out the refunding process. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank our attendees for their understanding.

BAR Con Team

This is just one of numerous events that have either cancelled or been postponed due to coronavirus. GDC 2020 was postponed till the summer while the San Jose Toy Show was cancelled due to the outbreak.

BAR Con is a monthly event that combines ones love of anime, video games and J-Rock into a one night festivity. The event is held at the Back Bar SoFa in Downtown San Jose on the first Friday of every month.

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