BEAM UP TO THE STAR TREK CONVENTION

A Star Trek convention lands today in Las Vegas, taking place at the Las Vegas Hilton through Aug. 20.

It also marks the 40th anniversary of the show.

Events include dinners, parties, charity auctions, happy hours, the Star Trek: The Experience attraction, improv, music, and much more.

Guests include William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, Scott Bakula, Avery Brooks, Kate Mulgrew, Jonathan Frakes, Denise Crosby, Brent Spiner, Diana Muldaur, Walter Koenig, George Takei, Brannon Braga, the Roddenberry Family, and many more.

Ticket prices are $324 for a preferred weekend pass, $142 for a general admission weekend pass, $65 for preferred single-day passes (with reserved seats and additional access), and $40 for regular single-day passes.