Warning - this is a large massive post about San Diego Comic Con 2013.
Also seen @ the following links:
- http://cherbearsketchbook.tumblr.com/post/55235546601/san-diego-comic-con-2013-guide-chatter
San Diego Comic Con 2013 is just over the horizon - I hope everyone is ready & already have planned to figure out where to go & what to do.
I can simply go into so much detail of what to do & what to expect from my own personal experiences. Not to mention, I will share what is already amounting to be a busy weekend over at San Diego Comic Con 2013. Not to mention - this journal will change w/ any additional mentions from my other friends who have come with me to San Diego Comic Con.
First off; some personal tips & ongoing things (this applies to season & new comic con goers). This is assuming you have already bought your tickets, have a place to stay & a car or something to get around in. -
- Always be prepared, this can go even days before the convention has started, Be sure to check out the schedule ( http://www.comic-con.org/cci/my-schedule ), the comic con website itself, not to mention sign up for feedback of ongoing comic con stuff through facebook, twitter & other social media or even download an app for your smart phone - you can find those on your own. You can figure out where to go, what to do, autographs to get & what panel you want to see. This will be very important, especially for new con goers cuz it can be overwhelming. Not to mention, if you plan to go into the big events (that go into Hall H or Ballroom 20, I will emphasize a warning now, they are notorious for long lines.)
- Bring a backpack, you can carry water, snacks or find free swag that you can put into your bag. Its easier than toting around a swag bag or purse or man purse or whichever.
- Shower! ( inside joke ) but I'm pretty sure it'd be a lil awful to walk by someone who has already brought some form of unnatural human musk. This is a good place to network & if your planning to network with people here; it is generally a good idea to make a good impression.
- Wear good shoes, this place is huge. You'll find yourself not walking only within the convention but around San Diego Downtown itself. There's events held everywhere & last thing you'll need is your feet to be hurting.
Those are it for now ... I'll add more if necessary, here are some warnings that I may repeat once again.
- Cellphone reception can be horrible, it has been the last couple of years so either group up & make sure you stay with your group or agree at a meeting place for all of you at a certain time.
- If you don't mind paying for food there, go for it, there are plenty of other places to eat that may be a little cheaper.
- Events held in Hall H or Ballroom 20 : They are long & will be long so please calculate that time in to whichever big event panel you want to go to.
- Use the resources available to you; social media & the buses on site that will drive to each designated hotel spot / route - some events will be announced last minute or may tend to change & the fastest way to go about it is to always check.
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Now the rest is simply some stuff that has been stated before around the internet - here are some easy to go link guides of what to do if you don't have a San Diego Comic Con pass & places to eat.
For places to eat - please check here (Provided by Union Tribune: San Diego):
http://m.utsandiego.com/news/2013/jul/09/comic-con-restaurants/
There are also supermarkets, like Ralphs in Downtown if you're looking to stay within a budget.
Now - this is a long part; thanks to James H. Hay on Facebook, here are some ongoing events that do go on around in Downtown San Diego.
Offsite Events Around Comic-Con 2013
So, you didn’t get that membership to this year’s San Diego Comic-Con. That’s no reason not to come down to San Diego the weekend of Jul 17 – 21 . There will be a huge number of events for those interested in comics, SF&F and related popular arts: art exhibitions, parties, concerts, meetups, zombies and more. Some are free and some charge admission, but all the events listed below can be visited without a Comic-Con membership. (Several events extend beyond the weekend as well.)
This list, with many more hyperlinks to locations and details, is available on the ConDor Science Fiction Convention Web Page at http://www.condorcon.org/events/offsite.html .
Multi-day events:
Fanboy.com Video Gaming Tournaments (Jun 1 – Sep 19; Fridays and Saturdays, 5 – 9 pm)
http://fanboygaming.com/weekly-san-diego-tournaments/
Microsoft Store, Fashion Valley Mall,7007 Friars Road, San Diego, 92108
Free
Toy Cars (Jun 7 – Sep 28, 10 am – 5 pm) – Exhibition
http://www.sdautomuseum.org/
San Diego Automotive Museum, 2080 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA
Admission: $8.50 at door, $4 for youths (6 – 15), Under 6 free
Wonder Women: On Paper and Off (Jun 8 – Sep 1) - An exhibition exploring women's roles in the comic industry.
http://womensmuseumca.org/event/wonder-women-paper-and
Women’s Museum of California, 2730 Historic Decatur Road, Suite 103, San Diego, CA 92106
Admission: $5
FLUXX Arcade (Friday and Saturday nights through Jul)
One of San Diego’s most prestigious clubs has been transformed into an arcade party. (No actual arcade.)
FLUXX, 500 4th Ave., San Diego CA 92101
- Jul 5 – DJ Scooter
- Jul 6 – DJ Karma
- Jul 12 – DJ Brett Bodley
- Jul 13 – DJ Sid Vicious
- Jul 19 – DJ Reflex
- Jul 20 – DJ Cobra
- Jul 26 – DJs Brett Bodley and Ricky Rocks
- Jul 27 – DJs Sid Vicous and Rico DeLargo
Approximately Infinite Universe (Jul 8 – Sep 1, 11 am – 5 pm daily. Closed Wednesday) – Art Exhibition
https://www.mcasd.org/exhibitions/approximately-infinite-universe-0
Work inspired by science fiction, the exploration of other worlds and the distinctions between human and alien.
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla CA 92037
Admission: $10
Art Illustrated: Celebrating Comic Art, (Jun 20 - July 28; Thu-Sat: 10 am – 4 pm, Sun 1 pm – 4 pm) – Art Exhibition
http://www.artcenter.org/museum/
An exhibition featuring over 250 pieces of art from many of the most popular comic artists of the last 80 years.
California Center for the Arts, 340 North Escondido Blvd. Escondido, CA 92025
Admission: $8
Course of the Force Marathon (Jul 9 – 16) – Charity Relay
https://www.facebook.com/courseoftheforce
Beginning at Skywalker Ranch and Ending at Chuck Jones Gallery, 232 Fifth Ave., San Diego CA
Registration: $150
• Tuesday, July 9, 2013 – Skywalker Ranch (Private Event – Invite Only)
• Wednesday, July 10, 2013 – San Francisco (Conival)
• Friday, July 12, 2013 – Malibu to Santa Monica (Conival)
• Saturday, July 13, 2013 – Santa Monica to Huntington Beach (Conival)
• Sunday, July 14, 2013 – Huntington Beach to Oceanside (Conival)
• Monday, July 15, 2013 – Oceanside to Pacific Beach
• Tuesday, July 16, 2013 – Pacific Beach to San Diego
Tr!ckster (Jul 17, 5 pm – Jul 20, 1 am) – Art show, sale and symposium
https://www.facebook.com/events/168256820016304/
Tavern Bowl, 930 Market Street, San Diego CA
Comic book art event: Symposia, animation and live-action short film screenings, signings, drawing events, rooftop terrace with full restaurant menu, DJs, and live music.
Free, but there is a $40 fee for individual symposia
Tickets: TBA
Donate Blood (Jul 18 – 20, 9 am – 6 pm; Jul 21, 10 am – 4 pm)
https://www.mysdbb.org/Appointment/Detail.html#mobiles
Comic-Con’s Annual Robert A. Heinlein Blood Drive takes place outside the con itself, so non-members can donate too.
Omni Hotel Gallery, 628 L Street, San Diego, CA 92101
Hello Kitty Fashion Music Wonderland Interactive Experience and Pop-Up Shop
(Jul 18 – 20, 9:30 am – 5:00 pm; Jul 21, 9:30 am – 5:00 pm)
Hello Kitty’s band of Lolitas will cheerfully greet and guide fans through a colorful, anime-rich experience that will include fun activities, limited edition products, and special appearances by Hello Kitty.
Petco Park, 100 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA
Free (Excepting price of merchandise purchased).
Team Shifty and Pac-Man Project Gaming Event (Jul 18 – 19, 9:30 am – 11:00 pm or later; Jul 20, 9:30 am – 12 am or later; Jul 21, 9:30 am – 5 pm)
http://www.shiftylook.com/news/post/san-diego-comic-con
Freeplay arcade, live-streaming stage, cartoon and gaming demos.
Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, 401 K Street, San Diego, California, 92101
Free
Regular Show Regular Zone (Jul 18 – 20, 10 am – 6 pm; Jul 21, 10 am – 2 pm)
New Children’s Museum, 200 West Island Avenue San Diego, CA 92101
An immersive experience, including Regular Show inspired video games and groovy neon lighting.
Free
All Ages
Food Trucks (Jul 18 – 21, 10 am – 9 pm)
http://sdfoodtrucks.com/comic-con-2013-food-trucks/
Super Q (BBQ) and STUFFED (burgers, mac and cheese and tots)
Interactive Zone, Petco Park Parking Lot, Park Blvd. and Tony Gwynn Dr., Bottom of pedestrian bridge over Harbor Dr.
Gam3rcon (Jul 18 – 21, 2 pm – 2 am) – Gaming convention
http://www.gam3rcon.com/
10th Avenue Theatre, 930 10th Ave., San Diego, CA 92101
Video game, tabletop games, retro arcade, geek theater, roof-top parties
Tickets: $34 to 6/5, then $47; Day pass $12 to 6/5, then $17
Adult Swim Fun House (Jul 18 – 20, 5 – 10 pm)
“Bubbles, Cephalopods, Spasm Chasm, Public Births”
Petco Park Parking Lot, Park Blvd. and Tony Gwynn Dr., Bottom of pedestrian bridge over Harbor Dr.
Free, but tickets required. Tickets available on site starting at 4 pm
Adults 18 and over only.
Nerd Machine HQ (Jul 18 – 21)
http://www.thenerdmachine.com/nerd-hq/
Celebrity panels, videos, Video gaming, Vizio tech demos, DJs, Dancing
General Admission: Free; $20 for each “Conversations for a Cause” panel (money to benefit Operation Smile)
Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
Chuck Jones Extravaganza (Jul 18 – 21) – Art Exhibition
http://chuckjones.com/events/
Chuck Jones Gallery, 232 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Jul 18, 7 – 10 pm – Meet Craig Kausen, Chuck Jones’ grandson
Jul 19, 7 – 10 pm – Meet Artist James C. Mulligan
Jul 20, 7 – 10 pm – Meet Mike Kungl
Free
WeLoveFine.com Pop Up Shop (Jul 18 – 21) – T-shirt shop
Meet designers and talent and get autographs and photos.
Hilton San Diego Gaslamp, 401 K Street, San Diego CA 92101
Free
Gamespot Base Station (with C|Net) (Jul 18 – 20, 11 am – 5 pm) – Video Gaming
http://gamespotbasestation2013-es2.eventbrite.com/?rank=657
Lou & Mickey’s Restaurant, 224 5th Avenue, San Diego CA 92101
Free, Register
History’s “Vikings” Interactive Waterway (July 18 – 20, 11 am – 8 pm)
Race miniature Viking ships on actual water. Photo Op area.
Parking Lot, 450 Second Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
Free
Hats off to Dr. Suess (Jul 19 – Aug 4, Hours) – National Traveling Art Exhibition
http://www.legendsgallerylajolla.com/the-art-of-dr-seuss/
In celebration of the 75th anniversary of Dr. Seuss's second book, The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins, Dr. Seuss's never-before-seen hat collection and Dr. Seuss's little-known Secret Art Collection.
Legends Gallery of La Jolla, 1205 Prospect Street, STE B, La Jolla, CA 92037
Free
Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag Jackdaw Ship (Jul 19 – 20; 10 am – 7 pm)
http://blog.ubi.com/ubisoft-is-setting-sail-for-san-diego-comic-con-2013/
Three decks of new single-player demos and the multiplayer and Game Lab
Todd McFarlane signings July 19 4 pm to 7 pm and July 20 from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm
5th Avenue Landing, 600 Convention Way, San Diego, CA, 92101
Free
The Walking Dead Escape (Jul 19 – 20, 4:30 – 10:30 pm) – Zombie Run
http://www.thewalkingdeadescape.com/sandiego.html
Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
Tickets: Survivor, Zombie - $75, Spectator - $20, Hero – Sold Out
The Haunted Hotel: Zombie Invasion (Jul 19 – 20, 7 – 11 pm) – Haunted Attraction
http://www.hauntedhotel.com/pages/comic_con
424 Market St, San Diego, CA 92101
Tickets: $16.99 on site
(Zombie Apocalypse Store open Jul 18, 10 am – 10 pm; Jul 19 – 20, 10 am – 11 pm; Jul 21, 10 am – 5 pm)
“Enders’s Game” Exclusive Fan Experience (Days and Times: TBA)
8 rooms representing environments of Ender's world, original film props and set pieces. See exclusive film footage, interact with digital content, and register to win a home make over.
Hilton Gaslamp, 401 K Street, San Diego, California, 92101
Free
Geek & Sundry Event (Days and Times: TBA)
http://www.geekandsundry.com/forums/discussion/2421/geek-sundry-sdcc
Jolt'N Joe's, 379 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Free
Single Day Events:
Superhero Events Costume Party Run and Party (Jul 7, 6:30 am – 11 pm) – Half Marathon and 5K run
http://www.costumepartyrun.com/
Qualcomm Stadium, 9449 Friars Road, San Diego CA
Tickets: Half Marathon - $110 to 6/10/13, $115 to 7/6; 5K - $50 to 7/6
Marked Men V (Jul 13, 8 pm – 1:30 am) – Pirate Party
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Marked-Men-Party/207525729286797
Pirate Ship 1450 Harbor Island Drive, Gate (H), San Diego, CA 92101
Tickets: $75 (limited $50 set, more for VIP tickets)
Lindley Lecture on Law & Comics 2013 (July 16, 12:00 – 1:00 pm)
http://sandiegolawlibrary.org/law-comics-2013/
Censorship: From 1950s Superheroes to Today's Manga
Charles Brownstein, Executive Director of the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund
San Diego Law Library, 1105 Front St.,San Diego, CA 92101
Tickets: $10
The Heroes and Zachary Quinto Fans Meetup (Jul 16, 7:30 pm - ?)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/128215267955/
La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant, 628 Fifth Ave, San Diego CA
Free, but food and drink at own cost
All ages
Wikipedia Meetup (July 17, 3 pm)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/SDCC1
Downtown Johnny Brown's, 1220 3rd Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Free
Hop-Con: The w00tstout Launch Festival (Jul 17, 5 - 10 pm)
http://www.stonebrewing.com/hop-con/
Launch party for new beer brewed by Stone Brewing CEO Greg Koch and actor Will Wheaton (both will attend)
Stone Brewing World Bistro and Gardens, 2816 Historic Decatur Rd #116 San Diego, CA 92106
Tickets: $49
Adults 21+ Only
Forbidden Panel annual SDCC Dinner (Jul 17, 7:30 pm) – Meetup
http://www.facebook.com/events/473645579370904/
Dinner for staff and fans (and friends of fans) of Forbidden Panel Blog
Gaslight Strip Club, 340 Fifth Ave., San Diego, CA
(Note: It’s just a pun. This is a steakhouse, not a strip joint.)
Free (Except you pay for your own dinner.)
Adam Ant in Concert (Jul 17, 7:30 - 11 pm)
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0A004A889E214249?brand=balboatheatre&CAMEFROM=SDCIVIC_CFC
Balboa Theater, 868 4th Avenue, San Diego, CA
Tickets: $20 – 90
Comedy Bang! Bang! Live (Jul 17, 8 – 10 pm) – Comedy Show
http://www.ifc.com/shows/comedy-bang-bang/tour
Comedy Podcast with Scott Ackerman and Friends
House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Tickets: $20 general admission (standing), $25 reserved Floor
The Doug Loves the Movies Podcast – Live! (Jul 17, 8 – 10 pm)
http://www.americancomedyco.com/catalogsearch/result/index/?cat=true&dir=asc&limit=250&order=event_date&q=The+Doug+Loves+Movies+Podcast
The American Comedy Co., 818 B 6th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
Tickets: $24
OTW’s A Meet-Up Of Our Own at Comic Con (Jul 17, 8 – 9:30 pm)
http://archiveofourown.org/
Meeting of the Archive Of Our Own archive for transformative works of fandom project of the Organization of Transformative Works
Tequila Bar, Marriot Marquis and Marina, 333 West Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
RSVP: RSVPs Sold Out
Hammer Improv at SDCC 2013 (Jul 17, 8 – 10 pm) – Improvisational Comedy
https://www.facebook.com/hammerimprov
Horton Grand Theater, 444 4th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
Tickets: $23.76; $28.94 for VIP tickets (includes service fees); $30 at door
The Nerdy Girls Blog 2nd Annual #Nerdioke (Jul 17, 9 pm – 12 am)
http://www.thenerdygirls.com/blog/2013/06/05/2nd-annual-nerdioke/
McFadden’s, 731 5th Ave., San Diego CA
Free (Buy your own drinks and food)
21 and older
Sidebar Superhero Party (Jul 17, 9 pm – 2 am)
Sidebar, 536 Market St San Diego, CA 92101
Free Cover
Adults Only
Psych The Musical Screening (July 17, Doors open 10 pm, screening starts 12 am)
http://www.usanetwork.com/content/psych-the-musical
Giveaways, complimentary concessions, cast appearances, and “plenty of pineapple-infused fun”.
Reading Cinema’s Gaslamp, 701 5th Ave, San Diego, CA, United States
Comic-Con Dive and Cleanup (July 18, 6:30 – 9:30 am) – SCUBA diving
http://roddenberrydiveteam.com/events/events.html&emode=M&E=152&1494
With Roddenberry Dive Team, and aquarists and scientists from the Birch Aquarium at Scripps.
La Jolla Shores
Free. but RSVP required
The Elder Scrolls Online Food Truck (Jul 18, 11:30 am – 3:00 pm)
https://www.facebook.com/ElderScrollsOnline/app_207646052693529
Part of a national tour promoting the online game, the truck will distribute FREE food (Pressed Eidarmelt sandwiches with a choice of dipping sauces accompanied with Tangy Ninroot, Corkbulb Crisps and Alocasia Fruit Juice and frozen yogurt).
Park Boulevard and Imperial Ave., San Diego
Did I mention it was FREE? (First come, first serve.)
Birch Aquarium Comic-Con Kelp Dive and Show (July 18, 12:30 – 1 pm)
http://roddenberrydiveteam.com/events/events.html&emode=M&E=151&1494
Rod Roddenberry is special guest diver
Birch Aquarium, 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla CA 92037
Free WITH AQUARIUM ADMISSION. Space is limited.
Walter Robotics Expo (Jul 18, 3:00 – 9:30 pm) – Steampunk event and concert
http://www.steampoweredgiraffe.com/
Steampowered Giraffe, Professor Elemental, League of Steam, L.O.S.E.R.S., Vendors
Four Points by Sheraton, 8110 Aero Drive • San Diego, CA 92123
Tickets: $26.87 in advance, then more?
Walking Dead Fan Meetup (Jul 18, 5 – 7:30 pm)
https://www.facebook.com/TheWalkerStalkers
The Walker Stalkers and Walking Dead Cast
The Corner, 369 10th Avenue, San Diego, CA
Guests: Nick Gomez, Vincent Ward, and Theodus Crane
Tickets: $45 - http://www.thewalkerstalkers.com/tickets/
ComiXology’s ‘The Blank Page Project’ Charity Event (Jul 18, 5 – 7 pm)
http://blog.comixology.com/2012/07/02/comixology-comic-con-international-2012/
The Hero Initiative partners with comiXology for this fully catered event where all fans are invited to watch creators fill “The Blank Page” – a 12 foot by 8 foot gigantic comic page that will auctioned off at a later date with proceeds going towards The Hero Initiative – a charity that helps creators in need.
Vela Restaurant, Hilton Bayfront , 1 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA, 92101
Free
SherlockeDCC (Jul 18, 6 - 10 pm) – Sherlock Fandom Party
http://sherlockedcc.bpt.me/
A night of sleuthing, tea, games, prizes, and general debauchery
Brick + Mortar, 820 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Tickets: $15 General Admission, $30 Sherlock Brigade
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Star Wars: The Old Republic Community Cantina Tour (Jul 18, 7 – 10 pm) – Meetup
https://www.facebook.com/events/411470255627250/
The Commons Bar, 901 4th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Free
Thursday Food Truck Event (Jul 18, Time TBA)
New York on Rye (deli), God Save the Cuisine (British influenced, Slider House Burger Co, Pierogi Truck (Eastern European), Crepes Bonaparte, White Rabbit Truck (Filipino Fusion)
3rd Ave & J St, San Diego, CA 92101
“Not Quite Teen” Teen Wolf Fan Meetup (Jul 18, 7 pm)
https://sites.google.com/site/teenwolffwcontest/meetups
Yard House, 1023 4th Ave., San Diego, CA 92101
Register at site above by Jul 10 and receive a goody bag and custom badge.
Cost: Free, but everyone will pay for their own food and drinks. Please bring cash to facilitate the splitting of the bill.
RSVPs are Closed!
W00tstock 5.0 (Jul 18, 7 pm) – Geek Vaudeville
http://w00tstock.net/
Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego CA
Tickets: $37.50
Guests: Adam Savage, Will Wheaton, Paul and Storm
Thrilling Adventure Hour at San Diego Comic Con! (Jul 18, 7 – 9 pm; VIP party to 2 am) – Radio Theater Style Podcast
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/399688
Paul F. Tompkins, Paget Brewster, Marc Evan Jackson, Autumn Reeser, John DiMaggio, Mark Gagliardi, Craig Cackowski, Annie Savage, and Hal Lublin and special surprise guests.
Horton Grand Theater, 444 4th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
Tickets: $25 Show, $35 Show and Signing, $45 Show and VIP after party
“Beauty and the Beast” Fan Meetup (Jul 18 – 7:40 – 9:40 pm)
Hard Rock Café, 801 4th Avenue , San Diego, CA
For more information contact Ruth Cassiday at call 619-922-0804 or @ruthjccassidy on Twitter
Free (except food)
All Ages
Enchantment Under the SDCC (Jul 18, 8 – 10 pm)
http://sdccblog.com/event/enchantment-under-the-sdcc-sdccblog-reader-party/
Meet the San Diego-Comic-Con Unofficial Blog team and fellow readers to discuss tips, tricks and have a great time on the eve of the convention.
Prizes and giveaways. Drink specials.
Henry’s Pub, 618 5th Ave, San Diego CA 92101
Free (but buy your own food and drink)
RSVP on their Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/events/438838086203259/
Ages 21+
Eric Andre Live (Jul 18, 8 – 10 pm) – Comedy
http://www.americancomedyco.com/catalogsearch/result/index/?cat=true&dir=asc&limit=250&order=event_date&q=Eric+Andre
The American Comedy Co., 818 B 6th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
Tickets: $22
The Aquabats! Live! (Jul 18, 8 – 10 pm) - Kid’s Show
http://theaquabats.com/tour/
House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Tickets: $18, $20 at the door, http://www.houseofblues.com/tickets/eventdetail.php?eventid=81392
Battleship Pretension: Dial M for Meetup (Jul 18, 8 – 10 pm) – Film Discussion Podcast Meetup
http://battleshippretension.com/?p=11487
Dublin Square Irish Pub, 554 4th Ave., San Diego
Free. Free Drinks.
San Diego Symphony – Distant Worlds: Music of Final Fantasy (Jul 18, 8 – 10 pm)
http://www.sandiegosymphony.org/calendar/view.aspx?id=3680
Embarcadero Marina Park South, 1 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA 92101
Tickets: $25 – 99
30 Minute Musicals: JURASSIC PARK in 4D AT SDCC ’13 (Jul 18, 8 – 10 pm)
Horton Grand Theater, 444 4th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
Tickets: $21.69 w/service fee ($25 at door)
All Ages (Some mild language and lots of dinosaur carnage.)
Mad Catz Unveiled Comic-Con (Jul 18, 8 pm – 2 am)
http://unveiledsdcc-es2.eventbrite.com/?rank=293
Mad Catz presents playable previews of upcoming game releases with pro players to teach and challenge you. Live gaming exhibitions in IMAX , plus a 12' x 6' LED wall streaming all of the action from inside the dome and display for playing games.
Reuben H. Fleet Space Theater, 1875 El Prado , San Diego, CA, 92101
Tickets: $50 (Online tickets must be bought before Jul 15th) - http://unveiledsdcc-es2.eventbrite.com/?rank=293
Black Sails Screening (Jul 18, 8:30 pm) – Preview of new Starz TV series
http://www.starz.com/Originals/BlackSails/RSVP
Reading Cinemas Gaslamp 15, 701 5th Ave., San Diego CA 92101
Free (RSVP)
Munky King Party (Jul 18, 8:30 pm – 1 am)
http://www.munkyking.com/
Live art, toys on display, DJs.
Basic Bar & Pizza, 410 10th Ave., San Diego CA
Free
Defective Geeks and the Geek Girl’s Project’s SDCC Thurs Night Mixer (Jul 18, 9 pm)
https://www.facebook.com/events/494939660579413/
Grand Lobby Bar, Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, 1 Market Place, San Diego, California 92101
Free. (Buy your own drinks.)
The Dark Side, an “official non-official” Comic-Con party (Jul 18, 9 pm – 2 am)
http://eldoradobar.com/ai1ec_event/dark-side-6/?instance_id=330
Featuring The Howls, Black Lodge, Neighbors to the North, Flaggs and Night Ritual
El Dorado, 1030 Broadway, San Diego CA 92101
Cover is $5.
Adults 21+ only.
Thrilling Adventure Hour at San Diego Comic Con! (Jul 18, 9:30 – 11:30 pm; VIP party to 2 am) – Radio Theater Style Podcast
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/399688
Paul F. Tompkins, Paget Brewster, Marc Evan Jackson, Autumn Reeser, John DiMaggio, Mark Gagliardi, Craig Cackowski, Annie Savage, and Hal Lublin and special surprise guests.
Horton Grand Theater, 444 4th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
Tickets: $25 Show, $35 Show and Signing, $45 Show and VIP after party
Eric Andre Live (Jul 18, 10 pm - 12 am) – Comedy
http://www.americancomedyco.com/catalogsearch/result/index/?cat=true&dir=asc&limit=250&order=event_date&q=Eric+Andre
The American Comedy Co., 818 B 6th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
Tickets: $22
Star Wars Fan Breakfast (Jul 19, 7:30 am)
http://sdccblog.com/2013/06/sdcc-star-wars-fan-breakfast-announced/
3rd Annual fan breakfast hosted by Star Wars Action News
Edgewater Grill, Seaport Village, 861 W Harbor Dr., San Diego CA
Free Except for Cost of Food,
Must RSVP - https://webmail.west.cox.net/do/mail/message/mailto?to=show%40swactionnews.com
G.I. Joe and Cobra Photo Shoot (Jul 19, 7:30 – 10 am)
https://www.facebook.com/events/172952469524245/
Staged by The Finest, a G.I.Joe and Cobra Cosplay Group
San Diego Maritime Museum, 1492 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
Tickets (to Museum. Event is free.) - http://www.sdmaritime.org/buy-tickets/
Petco Star Wars Day Yappy Hour (Jul 19, 4 – 7 pm)
Hotel Indigo , 509 9th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
Free
The Andy Paley Orchestra presents: Paley-Fest! (Jul 19, 4:30 pm)
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/399761
Join songwriter/bandleader Andy Paley, cast members of the Thrilling Adventure Hour and very special guests for a musical show.
Horton Grand Theater, 444 4th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
Tickets $15 ($16.52 w/ service charge)
57 Degree’s 3rd Friday Food Truck Extravaganza (Jul 19, 5 – 9 pm)
http://sdfoodtrucks.com/57-degrees-3rd-friday-food-truck-gathering/
57 Degrees, 1735 Hancock Street, San Diego, CA 92101
$2 for access to trucks and 57 degrees wine bar. Kids 10 and under free.
Steampunk Worlds Fair (Jul 19, 6 pm – 11 am)
https://www.facebook.com/events/348902705238214/
Steamy Entertainment, Vendors, Steampunk Photo Booth and more.
Masons Lodge 3366 Adams Avenue San Diego, CA 92116
6pm. Counterpoint Culture
7pm. Gregory Page
8pm. Poplock Holmes
9pm. Nomads Danyavaad
10pm. Bella of Bella’s belly dancing and entertainment
A&E on the Ave 3538 Adams Avenue San Diego, CA 92116
7pm. Shadow presents: Aerial Exotica at 7:30pm
8pm. Intermission
9pm. Shadow presents: Dance Ethnicity at 9:00pm
ArtLab Studios 3536 Adams Avenue San Diego, CA 92116
6pm. Sara Grobam
7pm. Roxy King
8pm. Rich McGee
9pm. Octagrape
Broke Girls Coffee Bar 3562 Adams Avenue, San Diego, California 92116
6pm. Shyla Day
7pm. Jim Grosby
8pm. Michael Jay Dwyer
9pm. Kenny Eng
Andrea Rushing Academy 3535 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116
6pm. Unwomen
7pm. Sweet Joyce Anne
8pm. Tim Hedrick
9pm. Ivan Cheong
Visual Shop 3524 Adams Avenue San Diego, CA 92116
6pm. JD Boucharde 30 min
7pm. Mix Thing with Patricia Maldonado
8pm. Half Moon Portrait
9pm. Poor Pilgrim
Cairos 3533 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116
6pm. TBA
7pm. Tantric Ballroom dance
8pm. Zaria Dancers
9pm. DJ Lee Reynolds
All Free
FilmCon (Jul 19, 6 – 10 pm) – Film Networking Event for San Diego Area Projects
https://www.facebook.com/events/453678134716294/
Film Consortium San Diego moves downtown along with co-sponsors So Say We All + Space 4 Art
Vendors, local film screenings, special presentations, pitches, storyboards, raffles, competitions, spoken word performances, and more
Space 4 Art, 325 15th Street, San Diego CA 92101
Tickets: $12 in advance, $15 at the door (Students: $8 in advance, $10 at the door (with student ID).
Register to Pitch a Project
Submit your work to be considered for screening
Steampunk Drinkup at SDCC (Jul 19, 6 - 8pm or later)
https://www.facebook.com/events/288515361295187/
The Hopping Pig, 748 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
He-Man.org Power Party (Jul 19, 7:00 pm – Close (late)) – He-Man fan group meetup
http://he-man.org/news_article.php?id=3253
Hennessey's, 708 4th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Free (Participants must pay for own food and drink.)
Marian Call, Molly Lewis, and the Doubleclicks (Jul 19, 7 pm) – Geek Concert
Rebecca’s Coffeehouse, 3015 Juniper St., San Diego 92104
$10 suggested donation.
Thrilling Adventure Hour at San Diego Comic Con! (Jul 19, 7 – 9 pm; VIP party to 2 am) – Radio Theater Style Podcast
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/399688
Paul F. Tompkins, Paget Brewster, Marc Evan Jackson, Autumn Reeser, John DiMaggio, Mark Gagliardi, Craig Cackowski, Annie Savage, and Hal Lublin and special surprise guests.
Horton Grand Theater, 444 4th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
Tickets: $25 Show, $35 Show and Signing, $45 Show and VIP after party
Animation Under the Sea (Jul 19, 7 – 9 pm) – Animation Industry Mixer
http://sdcc-animation-party.eventbrite.com/
Special Guests. Free Beer and Ani-munchies. Event supports charity Music Saves Lives
Joes Crab Shack At The Rowing Club, 525 E Harbor Dr, San Diego, California 92101
Tickets: Premium Admission (Guarantees Admission) - $31.74, RSVP required
FXX Presents The Totally Biased Standup Tour with W. Kamau Bell (Jul 19, 7 pm; show starts 8 pm) – Comedy
http://www.houseofblues.com/tickets/eventdetail.php?eventid=81279
House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Tickets: $38.50
Engadget+gdgt Live in San Diego (July 19, 7 – 10 pm) – Tech show
https://eg-sd2013-es2.eventbrite.com/?rank=386
Stingaree, 454 6th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Register
Free
Adults 21+ only
Radical Studio’s party (Jul 19, 7 – 10 pm)
The Keating Hotel, 432 F St., San Diego CA 92101
Radical Studios’swanky shindig showcasing of their last projects, including the film “Oblivion.”
INVITE ONLY, get on the guest list by emailing rsvp@ploom.com.
Brian Posehn in Concert (Jul 19, 7:30 pm) – Comedy
http://www.americancomedyco.com/catalogsearch/result/index/?cat=true&dir=asc&limit=250&order=event_date&q=Brian+Posehn
The American Comedy Co., 818 B 6th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
Tickets: $24
Veronica Mars Fan Event (Jul 19, 7:30 pm) – Q&A session
http://blog.zap2it.com/pop2it/2013/07/veronica-mars-at-comic-con-2013-details-about-the-movies-events.html
Horton Plaza Regal Cinema, 324 Horton Plaza, San Diego, CA 92101
Guests: Rob Thomas and Veronica Mars Cast Members
Free on First Come/First Served Basis (Reserved Seating Sold Out) – Attendance line starts at 6:30 am
Bo Burnham in Concert (Jul 19, 7:30 pm) – Comedy
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0A004A81BAE84466?brand=balboatheatre&CAMEFROM=CFC_sdcivic
Balboa Theater, 868 4th Avenue, San Diego, CA
Tickets: $42.35
Costume Contest (Jul 19, 7:30 – 9:00 pm)
New Restaurant will award $150 for first place.
Spike Africa’s, 411 Broadway, San Diego CA 92101
Can you defeat Sheng Long? Streetfighter, The Art Exhibition Ultra Turbo Ex Edition (July 19, 7:30 – 10 pm)
Cosplay strongly encouraged.
Space 4 Art, 325 15th Street, San Diego CA 92101
$12 in advance, $15 at the door (Students: $8 in advance, $10 at the door (with student ID).
All Ages
Comic-Con Nerd-A-Thon: Geek Rock and Comic Vixens (Jul 19, 8 pm) – Geek Rock and Comic Book Burlesque
https://www.facebook.com/events/567143949996987/
The Merrow, 1271 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
Nerf Herder, Kirby Krackle, H2Awesome
Tickets: $21.69 (two night tickets seem to be sold out) - http://nerdathon.brownpapertickets.com/
Funko Fun Days Event (Jul 19, 8:00 pm)
http://www.icontact-archive.com/bgihXsTqzfGjmXXYo3MiOvEMQJrmUsk4?w=2
The Wyndham San Diego Bayside, 1355 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA
Prizes, food, dessert, drinks, awards
Tickets: $60
Heroes of Wrestling USA (Jul 19, 8:00 pm)
https://www.facebook.com/heroesof.wrestlingusa?hc_location=timeline
Spin Nightclub, 2028 Hancock Street, San Diego, CA 92110
Tickets: $21.59, $41.59 for Ringside - http://how1.eventbrite.com/
Smashing Beats Presents Freaks and Geeks (Jul 19, 8:00 pm – 2 am) – Dance Party
http://thedjlist.com/events/san_diego_ca-us/taste_thirst_smashing_beats_freaks_geeks/
Playing electronic dance music from Electro, Dubstep, Trap, Tech House, and Trance. Plus the best Cosplay will win a prize!
Taste & Thirst, 715 4th Avenue, San Diego, CA
Free
Brian Posehn in Concert (Jul 19, 9:30 pm) – Comedy
http://www.americancomedyco.com/catalogsearch/result/index/?cat=true&dir=asc&limit=250&order=event_date&q=Brian+Posehn
The American Comedy Co., 818 B 6th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
Tickets: $24
Thrilling Adventure Hour at San Diego Comic Con! (Jul 18, 9:30 – 11:30 pm; VIP party to 2 am) – Radio Theater Style Podcast
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/399688
Paul F. Tompkins, Paget Brewster, Marc Evan Jackson, Autumn Reeser, John DiMaggio, Mark Gagliardi, Craig Cackowski, Annie Savage, and Hal Lublin and special surprise guests.
Horton Grand Theater, 444 4th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
Tickets: $25 Show, $35 Show and Signing, $45 Show and VIP after party
Amy Schumer in Concert (Jul 19, 10 pm) – Comedy
http://www.ticketmaster.com/amy-schumer-san-diego-california-07-19-2013/event/0A004ABD995D57FF?brand=balboatheatre&CAMEFROM=CFC_SDCIVIC
Balboa Theater, 868 4th Avenue, San Diego, CA
Tickets: $37.25
Rich’s San Diego Comic Con Party (Jul 19, 10 pm – close) – Gay nightclub
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10200328114310080&set=oa.142375872630700&type=1&theater
DJ Marcel, DJ Will Z, Single release party for “Work” by Iggy Azalea
Rick’s San Diego, 1051 University Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103
No cover before midnight.
Adults 21+ only.
Stud Night Comic Con Weekend Party (July 19, 10:30 pm – 12 am) – Gay Leather Bar
http://sandiego.gaycities.com/events/246284-stud-nite-comiccon-weekend-san-diego
Come dress and your best Leather, Fetish and Super Hero Gear.
San Diego Eagle, 3040 N Park Way, San Diego, CA 92104
Adults 21+ only.
Hollywood Babble-On (Jul 19, 11 pm) – Comedy
http://www.houseofblues.com/tickets/eventdetail.asp?eventid=81189
House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Kevin Smith, Ralph Garman
Tickets: $20 general admission (standing), $30 reserved seating
DC Cosplay Photoshoot (July 20, Time TBD)
https://www.facebook.com/events/569819586382795/
Location: TBD
Free but must be dressed as DC character to get photos taken
Deathsquad Midnight Show (Jul 20, 12 – 3 am) – Comedy
http://www.americancomedyco.com/deathsquad-midnight-show.html
The American Comedy Co., 818 B 6th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
Tickets: $19 - http://www.americancomedyco.com/catalogsearch/result/index/?cat=true&dir=asc&limit=250&order=event_date&q=Deathsquad+Midnight+Show
Heroes Brew Fest (Jul 20, 1 to 5 pm; 12 – 5 pm for VIPs)
http://heroesbrewfest.com/
Superhero-themed craft beer festival benefiting San Diego Coast Keeper and Surfrider Foundation.
150 craft beers, solar-powered live music, costumed crusader contest, food trucks, and more.
Embarcadero Marina Park North, 500 Kettner Boulevard, San Diego, 92101
Tickets: $40, $60 VIP, $20 Designated Driver
Adults 21+ only
Superego! Live at SDCC (Jul 20, 4 pm)
A live performance of the Superego podcast, introducing you to a variety of curious characters.
Horton Grand Theatre, 444 4th Ave., San Diego CA
Tickets: $15 ($16.52 with service fee)
I Will be Chosen (Jul 20, 4 – 7 pm) – The Darkness Descending Fan Party
https://www.facebook.com/events/473378226085992/
Meet the cast and see exclusive clips of upcoming Danny Trejo movie The Darkness Descending
Syrah Wine Parlor, 901 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, California 92101
Tickets - http://www.eventbrite.com/event/7285309557/efblike
Odd Ball 2013 (Jul 20, 5 pm – 1:30 am)
http://www.jsixrestaurant.com/san-diego-restaurant-events.php
LOUNGEsix invites all oddballs. Drink specials all night. Costumes encouraged!
LOUNGEsix at Jsix, 616 J Street, San Diego, CA, 92101
No cover charge
Adults 21+ only.
We Put the Spring in Springfield: The Music of the Simpsons (Jul 20, 5:30 – 6:30 pm)
http://springinspringfield.com/
C3 Performing Arts Center , 4579 Mission Gorge Place, San Diego, CA
Tickets: $26.87 with fees - http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/412232
Allison Lonsdale in Concert (Jul 20, 6 – 8 pm) – Music
http://www.lestats.com/calendar/lc06152013.htm
Original songs about sex, science and God, full of metaphors from math, physics, biology, the supernatural, comic books, Tibetan Buddhism, and role-playing games.
Lestat’s Coffee House, 3343 Adams Ave., San Diego CA
Free
7th Annual Comic-Con Zombie Walk and After Party (Jul 20, 6:00 pm, arrive no later than 6:20, Walk starts 6:30)
https://www.facebook.com/events/484835431556980/
Children’s Park, Martin Luther King Promenade, San Diego, CA 92101
Come as a zombie or come to watch
Free
Marvel Vs Capcom Zombies (Jul 20, 6:30 pm) – Marvel vs Capcom Cosplay event in coordination with Zombie Walk (above)
http://sdzombiesquad.com/2013/02/16/marvel-vs-capcom-zombies-at-san-diego-comic-con-2013/
Kee and Peele in Concert (Jul 20, 7 pm) – Comedy
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0A004A9AE0A453D5?brand=balboatheatre&CAMEFROM=CFC_SDCIVIC
Balboa Theater, 868 4th Avenue, San Diego, CA
Tickets: $42.35
Brian Posehn in Concert (Jul 20, 7:30 pm) – Comedy
http://www.americancomedyco.com/catalogsearch/result/index/?cat=true&dir=asc&limit=250&order=event_date&q=Brian+Posehn
The American Comedy Co., 818 B 6th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
Tickets: $24
Comic-Con Nerd-A-Thon: Geek Rock and Comic Vixens (Jul 20, 8 pm) – Geek Rock and Comic Book Burlesque
https://www.facebook.com/events/567143949996987/
The Ruby Room, 1271 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
MegaRan, DualCore, Wordburglar, Danimal Cannon
Tickets: $21.69 (two night tickets seem to be sold out) - http://nerdathon.brownpapertickets.com/
Gilbert Castellanos Presents Jazz Meets Star Wars (Jul 20, 8 – 11 pm)
http://98bottlessd.com/calendars/gilbert-castellanos-presents-jazz-meets-star-wars/
Creative Jazz Trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos and his All-Star Ensemble showcase jazz arrangements of Star Wars music
98 Bottles, 2400 Kettner Blvd #110 San Diego, CA 92101
Tickets: $16.52 including service fee, $20 at door - http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/346847
Patton Oswalt Live (Jul 20, 8 – 10 pm) – Comedy
http://www.pattonoswalt.com/index.cfm?page=events&id=298
Spreckles Theater, 121 Broadway, San Diego, CA, 92101
Tickets: $36.45 - http://www.ticketmaster.com/Patton-Oswalt-tickets/artist/865357
Video Games Live (Jul 20, 8 – 10 pm) – Immersive event of game music created by the game industry
https://www.facebook.com/events/673629325986002/
San Diego Civic Theater, 1100 Third Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92101
Free: RSVP at the Facebook site
Gotham Girls Burlesque (July 20, 8 pm) – Comicbook Adult Review
http://www.brickbybrick.com/featured_shows.php
Brick by Brick, 1130 Buenos Ave, San Diego, CA 92110
Tickets: $12.00 in advance, $15.00 at the door
http://www.etix.com/ticket/online/homePageSearch.do?method=showPerformanceDetail&performance_id=1718907&queryString=pageNumber%3D0&cobrand=brickbybrick&search_source=etix
Adults Only
Captain Comic Con’s DrinkaPalooza Party (Jul 20, 9 pm - ?)
https://twitter.com/search?q=%23drinkapalooza&src=hash
Wet Willies, 555 Market Street, San Diego CA
Free, but pay for own drinks
Adults 21+ only
Chris Hardwick and The Nerdist – Live! (Jul 20, 9:30 pm)
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0A004A9AEE70561C?brand=balboatheatre&CAMEFROM=CFC_SDCIVIC
Guest: Matt Smith
Balboa Theater, 868 4th Avenue, San Diego, CA
Tickets: $37.25
We Put the Spring in Springfield: The Music of the Simpsons (Jul 20, 9:30 – 10:30 pm)
http://springinspringfield.com/
C3 Performing Arts Center , 4579 Mission Gorge Place, San Diego, CA
Tickets: $26.87 with fees - http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/412232
Brian Posehn in Concert (Jul 20, 9:30 pm) – Comedy
http://www.americancomedyco.com/catalogsearch/result/index/?cat=true&dir=asc&limit=250&order=event_date&q=Brian+Posehn
The American Comedy Co., 818 B 6th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
Tickets: $24
Superheroes vs Supevillains party (Jul 20, 10 pm – 4 am) – Gay nightclub
http://sandiego.gaycities.com/events/243793-superheroes-vs-supervillains-w-the-perry-twins
The Perry Twins, DJ Marcel Hetu. Cosplay strongly encouraged.
Spin, 2028 Hancock St, San Diego, CA 92110
Discounted cover for anyone who dresses up.
Adults 21+ only.
Patton Oswald Live (Jul 20, 10:30 pm – 12:30 am) – Comedy
http://www.pattonoswalt.com/index.cfm?page=events&id=298
Spreckles Theater, 121 Broadway, San Diego, CA, 92101
Tickets: $36.45 - http://www.ticketmaster.com/Patton-Oswalt-tickets/artist/865357
Adult Swim + iHEARTCOMIX Present The Eric Andre Show Live! (Jul 20, 11 pm) – Comedy
http://iheartcomix.com/adult-swim-iheartcomix-presents-the-eric-andre-show-live-at-comic-con/
House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Tickets: $12.50 general admission (standing) - http://www.houseofblues.com/tickets/eventdetail.php?eventid=80643
Deathsquad Midnight Show (Jul 21, 12 – 3 am) – Comedy
http://www.americancomedyco.com/deathsquad-midnight-show.html
The American Comedy Co., 818 B 6th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
Tickets: $19 - http://www.americancomedyco.com/catalogsearch/result/index/?cat=true&dir=asc&limit=250&order=event_date&q=Deathsquad+Midnight+Show
‘Super You & Me’ at Intervention Sunday (Jul 21, 12 – 7 pm)
http://interventionsd.electrostub.com/show.cfm?id=99692&cart
Comic-Con themed pool party with Luminox and Deorro and DJ Laidback Luke
Hard Rock Hotel, 207 5th Ave San Diego, CA 92101
Tickets: $30
Dress Code: Superhero
Comic-Concert 2013, The Comic-Con After Party (Jul 21, 7 pm)
https://www.facebook.com/events/1391145247765906/
Whiskey Girl, 702 5th Ave., San Diego, California 92101
$5 donation requested at door.
Adults 21+ only
Superhero’s Night Out (Jul 27, 5 – 8 pm)
http://www.stayclassy.org/san-diego/events/superheroes-night-out/e25303
Superhero-themed activities, dinner, dancing, prize drawings and costume contests!
New Children’s Museum, 200 West Island Avenue San Diego, CA 92101
Tickets: Adults $30 ($35 non museum members); children $25 ($30 non members)
All Ages
So, you didn’t get that membership to this year’s San Diego Comic-Con. That’s no reason not to come down to San Diego the weekend of Jul 17 – 21 . There will be a huge number of events for those interested in comics, SF&F and related popular arts: art exhibitions, parties, concerts, meetups, zombies and more. Some are free and some charge admission, but all the events listed below can be visited without a Comic-Con membership. (Several events extend beyond the weekend as well.)
This list, with many more hyperlinks to locations and details, is available on the ConDor Science Fiction Convention Web Page at http://www.condorcon.org/events/offsite.html .
Multi-day events:
Fanboy.com Video Gaming Tournaments (Jun 1 – Sep 19; Fridays and Saturdays, 5 – 9 pm)
http://fanboygaming.com/weekly-san-diego-tournaments/
Microsoft Store, Fashion Valley Mall,7007 Friars Road, San Diego, 92108
Free
Toy Cars (Jun 7 – Sep 28, 10 am – 5 pm) – Exhibition
http://www.sdautomuseum.org/
San Diego Automotive Museum, 2080 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA
Admission: $8.50 at door, $4 for youths (6 – 15), Under 6 free
Wonder Women: On Paper and Off (Jun 8 – Sep 1) - An exhibition exploring women's roles in the comic industry.
http://womensmuseumca.org/event/wonder-women-paper-and
Women’s Museum of California, 2730 Historic Decatur Road, Suite 103, San Diego, CA 92106
Admission: $5
FLUXX Arcade (Friday and Saturday nights through Jul)
One of San Diego’s most prestigious clubs has been transformed into an arcade party. (No actual arcade.)
FLUXX, 500 4th Ave., San Diego CA 92101
- Jul 5 – DJ Scooter
- Jul 6 – DJ Karma
- Jul 12 – DJ Brett Bodley
- Jul 13 – DJ Sid Vicious
- Jul 19 – DJ Reflex
- Jul 20 – DJ Cobra
- Jul 26 – DJs Brett Bodley and Ricky Rocks
- Jul 27 – DJs Sid Vicous and Rico DeLargo
Approximately Infinite Universe (Jul 8 – Sep 1, 11 am – 5 pm daily. Closed Wednesday) – Art Exhibition
https://www.mcasd.org/exhibitions/approximately-infinite-universe-0
Work inspired by science fiction, the exploration of other worlds and the distinctions between human and alien.
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla CA 92037
Admission: $10
Art Illustrated: Celebrating Comic Art, (Jun 20 - July 28; Thu-Sat: 10 am – 4 pm, Sun 1 pm – 4 pm) – Art Exhibition
http://www.artcenter.org/museum/
An exhibition featuring over 250 pieces of art from many of the most popular comic artists of the last 80 years.
California Center for the Arts, 340 North Escondido Blvd. Escondido, CA 92025
Admission: $8
Course of the Force Marathon (Jul 9 – 16) – Charity Relay
https://www.facebook.com/courseoftheforce
Beginning at Skywalker Ranch and Ending at Chuck Jones Gallery, 232 Fifth Ave., San Diego CA
Registration: $150
• Tuesday, July 9, 2013 – Skywalker Ranch (Private Event – Invite Only)
• Wednesday, July 10, 2013 – San Francisco (Conival)
• Friday, July 12, 2013 – Malibu to Santa Monica (Conival)
• Saturday, July 13, 2013 – Santa Monica to Huntington Beach (Conival)
• Sunday, July 14, 2013 – Huntington Beach to Oceanside (Conival)
• Monday, July 15, 2013 – Oceanside to Pacific Beach
• Tuesday, July 16, 2013 – Pacific Beach to San Diego
Tr!ckster (Jul 17, 5 pm – Jul 20, 1 am) – Art show, sale and symposium
https://www.facebook.com/events/168256820016304/
Tavern Bowl, 930 Market Street, San Diego CA
Comic book art event: Symposia, animation and live-action short film screenings, signings, drawing events, rooftop terrace with full restaurant menu, DJs, and live music.
Free, but there is a $40 fee for individual symposia
Tickets: TBA
Donate Blood (Jul 18 – 20, 9 am – 6 pm; Jul 21, 10 am – 4 pm)
https://www.mysdbb.org/Appointment/Detail.html#mobiles
Comic-Con’s Annual Robert A. Heinlein Blood Drive takes place outside the con itself, so non-members can donate too.
Omni Hotel Gallery, 628 L Street, San Diego, CA 92101
Hello Kitty Fashion Music Wonderland Interactive Experience and Pop-Up Shop
(Jul 18 – 20, 9:30 am – 5:00 pm; Jul 21, 9:30 am – 5:00 pm)
Hello Kitty’s band of Lolitas will cheerfully greet and guide fans through a colorful, anime-rich experience that will include fun activities, limited edition products, and special appearances by Hello Kitty.
Petco Park, 100 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA
Free (Excepting price of merchandise purchased).
Team Shifty and Pac-Man Project Gaming Event (Jul 18 – 19, 9:30 am – 11:00 pm or later; Jul 20, 9:30 am – 12 am or later; Jul 21, 9:30 am – 5 pm)
http://www.shiftylook.com/news/post/san-diego-comic-con
Freeplay arcade, live-streaming stage, cartoon and gaming demos.
Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, 401 K Street, San Diego, California, 92101
Free
Regular Show Regular Zone (Jul 18 – 20, 10 am – 6 pm; Jul 21, 10 am – 2 pm)
New Children’s Museum, 200 West Island Avenue San Diego, CA 92101
An immersive experience, including Regular Show inspired video games and groovy neon lighting.
Free
All Ages
Food Trucks (Jul 18 – 21, 10 am – 9 pm)
http://sdfoodtrucks.com/comic-con-2013-food-trucks/
Super Q (BBQ) and STUFFED (burgers, mac and cheese and tots)
Interactive Zone, Petco Park Parking Lot, Park Blvd. and Tony Gwynn Dr., Bottom of pedestrian bridge over Harbor Dr.
Gam3rcon (Jul 18 – 21, 2 pm – 2 am) – Gaming convention
http://www.gam3rcon.com/
10th Avenue Theatre, 930 10th Ave., San Diego, CA 92101
Video game, tabletop games, retro arcade, geek theater, roof-top parties
Tickets: $34 to 6/5, then $47; Day pass $12 to 6/5, then $17
Adult Swim Fun House (Jul 18 – 20, 5 – 10 pm)
“Bubbles, Cephalopods, Spasm Chasm, Public Births”
Petco Park Parking Lot, Park Blvd. and Tony Gwynn Dr., Bottom of pedestrian bridge over Harbor Dr.
Free, but tickets required. Tickets available on site starting at 4 pm
Adults 18 and over only.
Nerd Machine HQ (Jul 18 – 21)
http://www.thenerdmachine.com/nerd-hq/
Celebrity panels, videos, Video gaming, Vizio tech demos, DJs, Dancing
General Admission: Free; $20 for each “Conversations for a Cause” panel (money to benefit Operation Smile)
Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
Chuck Jones Extravaganza (Jul 18 – 21) – Art Exhibition
http://chuckjones.com/events/
Chuck Jones Gallery, 232 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Jul 18, 7 – 10 pm – Meet Craig Kausen, Chuck Jones’ grandson
Jul 19, 7 – 10 pm – Meet Artist James C. Mulligan
Jul 20, 7 – 10 pm – Meet Mike Kungl
Free
WeLoveFine.com Pop Up Shop (Jul 18 – 21) – T-shirt shop
Meet designers and talent and get autographs and photos.
Hilton San Diego Gaslamp, 401 K Street, San Diego CA 92101
Free
Gamespot Base Station (with C|Net) (Jul 18 – 20, 11 am – 5 pm) – Video Gaming
http://gamespotbasestation2013-es2.eventbrite.com/?rank=657
Lou & Mickey’s Restaurant, 224 5th Avenue, San Diego CA 92101
Free, Register
History’s “Vikings” Interactive Waterway (July 18 – 20, 11 am – 8 pm)
Race miniature Viking ships on actual water. Photo Op area.
Parking Lot, 450 Second Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
Free
Hats off to Dr. Suess (Jul 19 – Aug 4, Hours) – National Traveling Art Exhibition
http://www.legendsgallerylajolla.com/the-art-of-dr-seuss/
In celebration of the 75th anniversary of Dr. Seuss's second book, The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins, Dr. Seuss's never-before-seen hat collection and Dr. Seuss's little-known Secret Art Collection.
Legends Gallery of La Jolla, 1205 Prospect Street, STE B, La Jolla, CA 92037
Free
Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag Jackdaw Ship (Jul 19 – 20; 10 am – 7 pm)
http://blog.ubi.com/ubisoft-is-setting-sail-for-san-diego-comic-con-2013/
Three decks of new single-player demos and the multiplayer and Game Lab
Todd McFarlane signings July 19 4 pm to 7 pm and July 20 from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm
5th Avenue Landing, 600 Convention Way, San Diego, CA, 92101
Free
The Walking Dead Escape (Jul 19 – 20, 4:30 – 10:30 pm) – Zombie Run
http://www.thewalkingdeadescape.com/sandiego.html
Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
Tickets: Survivor, Zombie - $75, Spectator - $20, Hero – Sold Out
The Haunted Hotel: Zombie Invasion (Jul 19 – 20, 7 – 11 pm) – Haunted Attraction
http://www.hauntedhotel.com/pages/comic_con
424 Market St, San Diego, CA 92101
Tickets: $16.99 on site
(Zombie Apocalypse Store open Jul 18, 10 am – 10 pm; Jul 19 – 20, 10 am – 11 pm; Jul 21, 10 am – 5 pm)
“Enders’s Game” Exclusive Fan Experience (Days and Times: TBA)
8 rooms representing environments of Ender's world, original film props and set pieces. See exclusive film footage, interact with digital content, and register to win a home make over.
Hilton Gaslamp, 401 K Street, San Diego, California, 92101
Free
Geek & Sundry Event (Days and Times: TBA)
http://www.geekandsundry.com/forums/discussion/2421/geek-sundry-sdcc
Jolt'N Joe's, 379 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Free
Single Day Events:
Superhero Events Costume Party Run and Party (Jul 7, 6:30 am – 11 pm) – Half Marathon and 5K run
http://www.costumepartyrun.com/
Qualcomm Stadium, 9449 Friars Road, San Diego CA
Tickets: Half Marathon - $110 to 6/10/13, $115 to 7/6; 5K - $50 to 7/6
Marked Men V (Jul 13, 8 pm – 1:30 am) – Pirate Party
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Marked-Men-Party/207525729286797
Pirate Ship 1450 Harbor Island Drive, Gate (H), San Diego, CA 92101
Tickets: $75 (limited $50 set, more for VIP tickets)
Lindley Lecture on Law & Comics 2013 (July 16, 12:00 – 1:00 pm)
http://sandiegolawlibrary.org/law-comics-2013/
Censorship: From 1950s Superheroes to Today's Manga
Charles Brownstein, Executive Director of the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund
San Diego Law Library, 1105 Front St.,San Diego, CA 92101
Tickets: $10
The Heroes and Zachary Quinto Fans Meetup (Jul 16, 7:30 pm - ?)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/128215267955/
La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant, 628 Fifth Ave, San Diego CA
Free, but food and drink at own cost
All ages
Wikipedia Meetup (July 17, 3 pm)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/SDCC1
Downtown Johnny Brown's, 1220 3rd Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Free
Hop-Con: The w00tstout Launch Festival (Jul 17, 5 - 10 pm)
http://www.stonebrewing.com/hop-con/
Launch party for new beer brewed by Stone Brewing CEO Greg Koch and actor Will Wheaton (both will attend)
Stone Brewing World Bistro and Gardens, 2816 Historic Decatur Rd #116 San Diego, CA 92106
Tickets: $49
Adults 21+ Only
Forbidden Panel annual SDCC Dinner (Jul 17, 7:30 pm) – Meetup
http://www.facebook.com/events/473645579370904/
Dinner for staff and fans (and friends of fans) of Forbidden Panel Blog
Gaslight Strip Club, 340 Fifth Ave., San Diego, CA
(Note: It’s just a pun. This is a steakhouse, not a strip joint.)
Free (Except you pay for your own dinner.)
Adam Ant in Concert (Jul 17, 7:30 - 11 pm)
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0A004A889E214249?brand=balboatheatre&CAMEFROM=SDCIVIC_CFC
Balboa Theater, 868 4th Avenue, San Diego, CA
Tickets: $20 – 90
Comedy Bang! Bang! Live (Jul 17, 8 – 10 pm) – Comedy Show
http://www.ifc.com/shows/comedy-bang-bang/tour
Comedy Podcast with Scott Ackerman and Friends
House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Tickets: $20 general admission (standing), $25 reserved Floor
The Doug Loves the Movies Podcast – Live! (Jul 17, 8 – 10 pm)
http://www.americancomedyco.com/catalogsearch/result/index/?cat=true&dir=asc&limit=250&order=event_date&q=The+Doug+Loves+Movies+Podcast
The American Comedy Co., 818 B 6th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
Tickets: $24
OTW’s A Meet-Up Of Our Own at Comic Con (Jul 17, 8 – 9:30 pm)
http://archiveofourown.org/
Meeting of the Archive Of Our Own archive for transformative works of fandom project of the Organization of Transformative Works
Tequila Bar, Marriot Marquis and Marina, 333 West Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
RSVP: RSVPs Sold Out
Hammer Improv at SDCC 2013 (Jul 17, 8 – 10 pm) – Improvisational Comedy
https://www.facebook.com/hammerimprov
Horton Grand Theater, 444 4th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
Tickets: $23.76; $28.94 for VIP tickets (includes service fees); $30 at door
The Nerdy Girls Blog 2nd Annual #Nerdioke (Jul 17, 9 pm – 12 am)
http://www.thenerdygirls.com/blog/2013/06/05/2nd-annual-nerdioke/
McFadden’s, 731 5th Ave., San Diego CA
Free (Buy your own drinks and food)
21 and older
Sidebar Superhero Party (Jul 17, 9 pm – 2 am)
Sidebar, 536 Market St San Diego, CA 92101
Free Cover
Adults Only
Psych The Musical Screening (July 17, Doors open 10 pm, screening starts 12 am)
http://www.usanetwork.com/content/psych-the-musical
Giveaways, complimentary concessions, cast appearances, and “plenty of pineapple-infused fun”.
Reading Cinema’s Gaslamp, 701 5th Ave, San Diego, CA, United States
Comic-Con Dive and Cleanup (July 18, 6:30 – 9:30 am) – SCUBA diving
http://roddenberrydiveteam.com/events/events.html&emode=M&E=152&1494
With Roddenberry Dive Team, and aquarists and scientists from the Birch Aquarium at Scripps.
La Jolla Shores
Free. but RSVP required
The Elder Scrolls Online Food Truck (Jul 18, 11:30 am – 3:00 pm)
https://www.facebook.com/ElderScrollsOnline/app_207646052693529
Part of a national tour promoting the online game, the truck will distribute FREE food (Pressed Eidarmelt sandwiches with a choice of dipping sauces accompanied with Tangy Ninroot, Corkbulb Crisps and Alocasia Fruit Juice and frozen yogurt).
Park Boulevard and Imperial Ave., San Diego
Did I mention it was FREE? (First come, first serve.)
Birch Aquarium Comic-Con Kelp Dive and Show (July 18, 12:30 – 1 pm)
http://roddenberrydiveteam.com/events/events.html&emode=M&E=151&1494
Rod Roddenberry is special guest diver
Birch Aquarium, 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla CA 92037
Free WITH AQUARIUM ADMISSION. Space is limited.
Walter Robotics Expo (Jul 18, 3:00 – 9:30 pm) – Steampunk event and concert
http://www.steampoweredgiraffe.com/
Steampowered Giraffe, Professor Elemental, League of Steam, L.O.S.E.R.S., Vendors
Four Points by Sheraton, 8110 Aero Drive • San Diego, CA 92123
Tickets: $26.87 in advance, then more?
Walking Dead Fan Meetup (Jul 18, 5 – 7:30 pm)
https://www.facebook.com/TheWalkerStalkers
The Walker Stalkers and Walking Dead Cast
The Corner, 369 10th Avenue, San Diego, CA
Guests: Nick Gomez, Vincent Ward, and Theodus Crane
Tickets: $45 - http://www.thewalkerstalkers.com/tickets/
ComiXology’s ‘The Blank Page Project’ Charity Event (Jul 18, 5 – 7 pm)
http://blog.comixology.com/2012/07/02/comixology-comic-con-international-2012/
The Hero Initiative partners with comiXology for this fully catered event where all fans are invited to watch creators fill “The Blank Page” – a 12 foot by 8 foot gigantic comic page that will auctioned off at a later date with proceeds going towards The Hero Initiative – a charity that helps creators in need.
Vela Restaurant, Hilton Bayfront , 1 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA, 92101
Free
SherlockeDCC (Jul 18, 6 - 10 pm) – Sherlock Fandom Party
http://sherlockedcc.bpt.me/
A night of sleuthing, tea, games, prizes, and general debauchery
Brick + Mortar, 820 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Tickets: $15 General Admission, $30 Sherlock Brigade
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Star Wars: The Old Republic Community Cantina Tour (Jul 18, 7 – 10 pm) – Meetup
https://www.facebook.com/events/411470255627250/
The Commons Bar, 901 4th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Free
Thursday Food Truck Event (Jul 18, Time TBA)
New York on Rye (deli), God Save the Cuisine (British influenced, Slider House Burger Co, Pierogi Truck (Eastern European), Crepes Bonaparte, White Rabbit Truck (Filipino Fusion)
3rd Ave & J St, San Diego, CA 92101
“Not Quite Teen” Teen Wolf Fan Meetup (Jul 18, 7 pm)
https://sites.google.com/site/teenwolffwcontest/meetups
Yard House, 1023 4th Ave., San Diego, CA 92101
Register at site above by Jul 10 and receive a goody bag and custom badge.
Cost: Free, but everyone will pay for their own food and drinks. Please bring cash to facilitate the splitting of the bill.
RSVPs are Closed!
W00tstock 5.0 (Jul 18, 7 pm) – Geek Vaudeville
http://w00tstock.net/
Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego CA
Tickets: $37.50
Guests: Adam Savage, Will Wheaton, Paul and Storm
Thrilling Adventure Hour at San Diego Comic Con! (Jul 18, 7 – 9 pm; VIP party to 2 am) – Radio Theater Style Podcast
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/399688
Paul F. Tompkins, Paget Brewster, Marc Evan Jackson, Autumn Reeser, John DiMaggio, Mark Gagliardi, Craig Cackowski, Annie Savage, and Hal Lublin and special surprise guests.
Horton Grand Theater, 444 4th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
Tickets: $25 Show, $35 Show and Signing, $45 Show and VIP after party
“Beauty and the Beast” Fan Meetup (Jul 18 – 7:40 – 9:40 pm)
Hard Rock Café, 801 4th Avenue , San Diego, CA
For more information contact Ruth Cassiday at call 619-922-0804 or @ruthjccassidy on Twitter
Free (except food)
All Ages
Enchantment Under the SDCC (Jul 18, 8 – 10 pm)
http://sdccblog.com/event/enchantment-under-the-sdcc-sdccblog-reader-party/
Meet the San Diego-Comic-Con Unofficial Blog team and fellow readers to discuss tips, tricks and have a great time on the eve of the convention.
Prizes and giveaways. Drink specials.
Henry’s Pub, 618 5th Ave, San Diego CA 92101
Free (but buy your own food and drink)
RSVP on their Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/events/438838086203259/
Ages 21+
Eric Andre Live (Jul 18, 8 – 10 pm) – Comedy
http://www.americancomedyco.com/catalogsearch/result/index/?cat=true&dir=asc&limit=250&order=event_date&q=Eric+Andre
The American Comedy Co., 818 B 6th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
Tickets: $22
The Aquabats! Live! (Jul 18, 8 – 10 pm) - Kid’s Show
http://theaquabats.com/tour/
House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Tickets: $18, $20 at the door, http://www.houseofblues.com/tickets/eventdetail.php?eventid=81392
Battleship Pretension: Dial M for Meetup (Jul 18, 8 – 10 pm) – Film Discussion Podcast Meetup
http://battleshippretension.com/?p=11487
Dublin Square Irish Pub, 554 4th Ave., San Diego
Free. Free Drinks.
San Diego Symphony – Distant Worlds: Music of Final Fantasy (Jul 18, 8 – 10 pm)
http://www.sandiegosymphony.org/calendar/view.aspx?id=3680
Embarcadero Marina Park South, 1 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA 92101
Tickets: $25 – 99
30 Minute Musicals: JURASSIC PARK in 4D AT SDCC ’13 (Jul 18, 8 – 10 pm)
Horton Grand Theater, 444 4th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
Tickets: $21.69 w/service fee ($25 at door)
All Ages (Some mild language and lots of dinosaur carnage.)
Mad Catz Unveiled Comic-Con (Jul 18, 8 pm – 2 am)
http://unveiledsdcc-es2.eventbrite.com/?rank=293
Mad Catz presents playable previews of upcoming game releases with pro players to teach and challenge you. Live gaming exhibitions in IMAX , plus a 12' x 6' LED wall streaming all of the action from inside the dome and display for playing games.
Reuben H. Fleet Space Theater, 1875 El Prado , San Diego, CA, 92101
Tickets: $50 (Online tickets must be bought before Jul 15th) - http://unveiledsdcc-es2.eventbrite.com/?rank=293
Black Sails Screening (Jul 18, 8:30 pm) – Preview of new Starz TV series
http://www.starz.com/Originals/BlackSails/RSVP
Reading Cinemas Gaslamp 15, 701 5th Ave., San Diego CA 92101
Free (RSVP)
Munky King Party (Jul 18, 8:30 pm – 1 am)
http://www.munkyking.com/
Live art, toys on display, DJs.
Basic Bar & Pizza, 410 10th Ave., San Diego CA
Free
Defective Geeks and the Geek Girl’s Project’s SDCC Thurs Night Mixer (Jul 18, 9 pm)
https://www.facebook.com/events/494939660579413/
Grand Lobby Bar, Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, 1 Market Place, San Diego, California 92101
Free. (Buy your own drinks.)
The Dark Side, an “official non-official” Comic-Con party (Jul 18, 9 pm – 2 am)
http://eldoradobar.com/ai1ec_event/dark-side-6/?instance_id=330
Featuring The Howls, Black Lodge, Neighbors to the North, Flaggs and Night Ritual
El Dorado, 1030 Broadway, San Diego CA 92101
Cover is $5.
Adults 21+ only.
Thrilling Adventure Hour at San Diego Comic Con! (Jul 18, 9:30 – 11:30 pm; VIP party to 2 am) – Radio Theater Style Podcast
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/399688
Paul F. Tompkins, Paget Brewster, Marc Evan Jackson, Autumn Reeser, John DiMaggio, Mark Gagliardi, Craig Cackowski, Annie Savage, and Hal Lublin and special surprise guests.
Horton Grand Theater, 444 4th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
Tickets: $25 Show, $35 Show and Signing, $45 Show and VIP after party
Eric Andre Live (Jul 18, 10 pm - 12 am) – Comedy
http://www.americancomedyco.com/catalogsearch/result/index/?cat=true&dir=asc&limit=250&order=event_date&q=Eric+Andre
The American Comedy Co., 818 B 6th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
Tickets: $22
Star Wars Fan Breakfast (Jul 19, 7:30 am)
http://sdccblog.com/2013/06/sdcc-star-wars-fan-breakfast-announced/
3rd Annual fan breakfast hosted by Star Wars Action News
Edgewater Grill, Seaport Village, 861 W Harbor Dr., San Diego CA
Free Except for Cost of Food,
Must RSVP - https://webmail.west.cox.net/do/mail/message/mailto?to=show%40swactionnews.com
G.I. Joe and Cobra Photo Shoot (Jul 19, 7:30 – 10 am)
https://www.facebook.com/events/172952469524245/
Staged by The Finest, a G.I.Joe and Cobra Cosplay Group
San Diego Maritime Museum, 1492 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
Tickets (to Museum. Event is free.) - http://www.sdmaritime.org/buy-tickets/
Petco Star Wars Day Yappy Hour (Jul 19, 4 – 7 pm)
Hotel Indigo , 509 9th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
Free
The Andy Paley Orchestra presents: Paley-Fest! (Jul 19, 4:30 pm)
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/399761
Join songwriter/bandleader Andy Paley, cast members of the Thrilling Adventure Hour and very special guests for a musical show.
Horton Grand Theater, 444 4th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
Tickets $15 ($16.52 w/ service charge)
57 Degree’s 3rd Friday Food Truck Extravaganza (Jul 19, 5 – 9 pm)
http://sdfoodtrucks.com/57-degrees-3rd-friday-food-truck-gathering/
57 Degrees, 1735 Hancock Street, San Diego, CA 92101
$2 for access to trucks and 57 degrees wine bar. Kids 10 and under free.
Steampunk Worlds Fair (Jul 19, 6 pm – 11 am)
https://www.facebook.com/events/348902705238214/
Steamy Entertainment, Vendors, Steampunk Photo Booth and more.
Masons Lodge 3366 Adams Avenue San Diego, CA 92116
6pm. Counterpoint Culture
7pm. Gregory Page
8pm. Poplock Holmes
9pm. Nomads Danyavaad
10pm. Bella of Bella’s belly dancing and entertainment
A&E on the Ave 3538 Adams Avenue San Diego, CA 92116
7pm. Shadow presents: Aerial Exotica at 7:30pm
8pm. Intermission
9pm. Shadow presents: Dance Ethnicity at 9:00pm
ArtLab Studios 3536 Adams Avenue San Diego, CA 92116
6pm. Sara Grobam
7pm. Roxy King
8pm. Rich McGee
9pm. Octagrape
Broke Girls Coffee Bar 3562 Adams Avenue, San Diego, California 92116
6pm. Shyla Day
7pm. Jim Grosby
8pm. Michael Jay Dwyer
9pm. Kenny Eng
Andrea Rushing Academy 3535 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116
6pm. Unwomen
7pm. Sweet Joyce Anne
8pm. Tim Hedrick
9pm. Ivan Cheong
Visual Shop 3524 Adams Avenue San Diego, CA 92116
6pm. JD Boucharde 30 min
7pm. Mix Thing with Patricia Maldonado
8pm. Half Moon Portrait
9pm. Poor Pilgrim
Cairos 3533 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116
6pm. TBA
7pm. Tantric Ballroom dance
8pm. Zaria Dancers
9pm. DJ Lee Reynolds
All Free
FilmCon (Jul 19, 6 – 10 pm) – Film Networking Event for San Diego Area Projects
https://www.facebook.com/events/453678134716294/
Film Consortium San Diego moves downtown along with co-sponsors So Say We All + Space 4 Art
Vendors, local film screenings, special presentations, pitches, storyboards, raffles, competitions, spoken word performances, and more
Space 4 Art, 325 15th Street, San Diego CA 92101
Tickets: $12 in advance, $15 at the door (Students: $8 in advance, $10 at the door (with student ID).
Register to Pitch a Project
Submit your work to be considered for screening
Steampunk Drinkup at SDCC (Jul 19, 6 - 8pm or later)
https://www.facebook.com/events/288515361295187/
The Hopping Pig, 748 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
He-Man.org Power Party (Jul 19, 7:00 pm – Close (late)) – He-Man fan group meetup
http://he-man.org/news_article.php?id=3253
Hennessey's, 708 4th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Free (Participants must pay for own food and drink.)
Marian Call, Molly Lewis, and the Doubleclicks (Jul 19, 7 pm) – Geek Concert
Rebecca’s Coffeehouse, 3015 Juniper St., San Diego 92104
$10 suggested donation.
Thrilling Adventure Hour at San Diego Comic Con! (Jul 19, 7 – 9 pm; VIP party to 2 am) – Radio Theater Style Podcast
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/399688
Paul F. Tompkins, Paget Brewster, Marc Evan Jackson, Autumn Reeser, John DiMaggio, Mark Gagliardi, Craig Cackowski, Annie Savage, and Hal Lublin and special surprise guests.
Horton Grand Theater, 444 4th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
Tickets: $25 Show, $35 Show and Signing, $45 Show and VIP after party
Animation Under the Sea (Jul 19, 7 – 9 pm) – Animation Industry Mixer
http://sdcc-animation-party.eventbrite.com/
Special Guests. Free Beer and Ani-munchies. Event supports charity Music Saves Lives
Joes Crab Shack At The Rowing Club, 525 E Harbor Dr, San Diego, California 92101
Tickets: Premium Admission (Guarantees Admission) - $31.74, RSVP required
FXX Presents The Totally Biased Standup Tour with W. Kamau Bell (Jul 19, 7 pm; show starts 8 pm) – Comedy
http://www.houseofblues.com/tickets/eventdetail.php?eventid=81279
House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Tickets: $38.50
Engadget+gdgt Live in San Diego (July 19, 7 – 10 pm) – Tech show
https://eg-sd2013-es2.eventbrite.com/?rank=386
Stingaree, 454 6th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Register
Free
Adults 21+ only
Radical Studio’s party (Jul 19, 7 – 10 pm)
The Keating Hotel, 432 F St., San Diego CA 92101
Radical Studios’swanky shindig showcasing of their last projects, including the film “Oblivion.”
INVITE ONLY, get on the guest list by emailing rsvp@ploom.com.
Brian Posehn in Concert (Jul 19, 7:30 pm) – Comedy
http://www.americancomedyco.com/catalogsearch/result/index/?cat=true&dir=asc&limit=250&order=event_date&q=Brian+Posehn
The American Comedy Co., 818 B 6th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
Tickets: $24
Veronica Mars Fan Event (Jul 19, 7:30 pm) – Q&A session
http://blog.zap2it.com/pop2it/2013/07/veronica-mars-at-comic-con-2013-details-about-the-movies-events.html
Horton Plaza Regal Cinema, 324 Horton Plaza, San Diego, CA 92101
Guests: Rob Thomas and Veronica Mars Cast Members
Free on First Come/First Served Basis (Reserved Seating Sold Out) – Attendance line starts at 6:30 am
Bo Burnham in Concert (Jul 19, 7:30 pm) – Comedy
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0A004A81BAE84466?brand=balboatheatre&CAMEFROM=CFC_sdcivic
Balboa Theater, 868 4th Avenue, San Diego, CA
Tickets: $42.35
Costume Contest (Jul 19, 7:30 – 9:00 pm)
New Restaurant will award $150 for first place.
Spike Africa’s, 411 Broadway, San Diego CA 92101
Can you defeat Sheng Long? Streetfighter, The Art Exhibition Ultra Turbo Ex Edition (July 19, 7:30 – 10 pm)
Cosplay strongly encouraged.
Space 4 Art, 325 15th Street, San Diego CA 92101
$12 in advance, $15 at the door (Students: $8 in advance, $10 at the door (with student ID).
All Ages
Comic-Con Nerd-A-Thon: Geek Rock and Comic Vixens (Jul 19, 8 pm) – Geek Rock and Comic Book Burlesque
https://www.facebook.com/events/567143949996987/
The Merrow, 1271 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
Nerf Herder, Kirby Krackle, H2Awesome
Tickets: $21.69 (two night tickets seem to be sold out) - http://nerdathon.brownpapertickets.com/
Funko Fun Days Event (Jul 19, 8:00 pm)
http://www.icontact-archive.com/bgihXsTqzfGjmXXYo3MiOvEMQJrmUsk4?w=2
The Wyndham San Diego Bayside, 1355 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA
Prizes, food, dessert, drinks, awards
Tickets: $60
Heroes of Wrestling USA (Jul 19, 8:00 pm)
https://www.facebook.com/heroesof.wrestlingusa?hc_location=timeline
Spin Nightclub, 2028 Hancock Street, San Diego, CA 92110
Tickets: $21.59, $41.59 for Ringside - http://how1.eventbrite.com/
Smashing Beats Presents Freaks and Geeks (Jul 19, 8:00 pm – 2 am) – Dance Party
http://thedjlist.com/events/san_diego_ca-us/taste_thirst_smashing_beats_freaks_geeks/
Playing electronic dance music from Electro, Dubstep, Trap, Tech House, and Trance. Plus the best Cosplay will win a prize!
Taste & Thirst, 715 4th Avenue, San Diego, CA
Free
Brian Posehn in Concert (Jul 19, 9:30 pm) – Comedy
http://www.americancomedyco.com/catalogsearch/result/index/?cat=true&dir=asc&limit=250&order=event_date&q=Brian+Posehn
The American Comedy Co., 818 B 6th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
Tickets: $24
Thrilling Adventure Hour at San Diego Comic Con! (Jul 18, 9:30 – 11:30 pm; VIP party to 2 am) – Radio Theater Style Podcast
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/399688
Paul F. Tompkins, Paget Brewster, Marc Evan Jackson, Autumn Reeser, John DiMaggio, Mark Gagliardi, Craig Cackowski, Annie Savage, and Hal Lublin and special surprise guests.
Horton Grand Theater, 444 4th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
Tickets: $25 Show, $35 Show and Signing, $45 Show and VIP after party
Amy Schumer in Concert (Jul 19, 10 pm) – Comedy
http://www.ticketmaster.com/amy-schumer-san-diego-california-07-19-2013/event/0A004ABD995D57FF?brand=balboatheatre&CAMEFROM=CFC_SDCIVIC
Balboa Theater, 868 4th Avenue, San Diego, CA
Tickets: $37.25
Rich’s San Diego Comic Con Party (Jul 19, 10 pm – close) – Gay nightclub
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10200328114310080&set=oa.142375872630700&type=1&theater
DJ Marcel, DJ Will Z, Single release party for “Work” by Iggy Azalea
Rick’s San Diego, 1051 University Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103
No cover before midnight.
Adults 21+ only.
Stud Night Comic Con Weekend Party (July 19, 10:30 pm – 12 am) – Gay Leather Bar
http://sandiego.gaycities.com/events/246284-stud-nite-comiccon-weekend-san-diego
Come dress and your best Leather, Fetish and Super Hero Gear.
San Diego Eagle, 3040 N Park Way, San Diego, CA 92104
Adults 21+ only.
Hollywood Babble-On (Jul 19, 11 pm) – Comedy
http://www.houseofblues.com/tickets/eventdetail.asp?eventid=81189
House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Kevin Smith, Ralph Garman
Tickets: $20 general admission (standing), $30 reserved seating
DC Cosplay Photoshoot (July 20, Time TBD)
https://www.facebook.com/events/569819586382795/
Location: TBD
Free but must be dressed as DC character to get photos taken
Deathsquad Midnight Show (Jul 20, 12 – 3 am) – Comedy
http://www.americancomedyco.com/deathsquad-midnight-show.html
The American Comedy Co., 818 B 6th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
Tickets: $19 - http://www.americancomedyco.com/catalogsearch/result/index/?cat=true&dir=asc&limit=250&order=event_date&q=Deathsquad+Midnight+Show
Heroes Brew Fest (Jul 20, 1 to 5 pm; 12 – 5 pm for VIPs)
http://heroesbrewfest.com/
Superhero-themed craft beer festival benefiting San Diego Coast Keeper and Surfrider Foundation.
150 craft beers, solar-powered live music, costumed crusader contest, food trucks, and more.
Embarcadero Marina Park North, 500 Kettner Boulevard, San Diego, 92101
Tickets: $40, $60 VIP, $20 Designated Driver
Adults 21+ only
Superego! Live at SDCC (Jul 20, 4 pm)
A live performance of the Superego podcast, introducing you to a variety of curious characters.
Horton Grand Theatre, 444 4th Ave., San Diego CA
Tickets: $15 ($16.52 with service fee)
I Will be Chosen (Jul 20, 4 – 7 pm) – The Darkness Descending Fan Party
https://www.facebook.com/events/473378226085992/
Meet the cast and see exclusive clips of upcoming Danny Trejo movie The Darkness Descending
Syrah Wine Parlor, 901 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, California 92101
Tickets - http://www.eventbrite.com/event/7285309557/efblike
Odd Ball 2013 (Jul 20, 5 pm – 1:30 am)
http://www.jsixrestaurant.com/san-diego-restaurant-events.php
LOUNGEsix invites all oddballs. Drink specials all night. Costumes encouraged!
LOUNGEsix at Jsix, 616 J Street, San Diego, CA, 92101
No cover charge
Adults 21+ only.
We Put the Spring in Springfield: The Music of the Simpsons (Jul 20, 5:30 – 6:30 pm)
http://springinspringfield.com/
C3 Performing Arts Center , 4579 Mission Gorge Place, San Diego, CA
Tickets: $26.87 with fees - http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/412232
Allison Lonsdale in Concert (Jul 20, 6 – 8 pm) – Music
http://www.lestats.com/calendar/lc06152013.htm
Original songs about sex, science and God, full of metaphors from math, physics, biology, the supernatural, comic books, Tibetan Buddhism, and role-playing games.
Lestat’s Coffee House, 3343 Adams Ave., San Diego CA
Free
7th Annual Comic-Con Zombie Walk and After Party (Jul 20, 6:00 pm, arrive no later than 6:20, Walk starts 6:30)
https://www.facebook.com/events/484835431556980/
Children’s Park, Martin Luther King Promenade, San Diego, CA 92101
Come as a zombie or come to watch
Free
Marvel Vs Capcom Zombies (Jul 20, 6:30 pm) – Marvel vs Capcom Cosplay event in coordination with Zombie Walk (above)
http://sdzombiesquad.com/2013/02/16/marvel-vs-capcom-zombies-at-san-diego-comic-con-2013/
Kee and Peele in Concert (Jul 20, 7 pm) – Comedy
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0A004A9AE0A453D5?brand=balboatheatre&CAMEFROM=CFC_SDCIVIC
Balboa Theater, 868 4th Avenue, San Diego, CA
Tickets: $42.35
Brian Posehn in Concert (Jul 20, 7:30 pm) – Comedy
http://www.americancomedyco.com/catalogsearch/result/index/?cat=true&dir=asc&limit=250&order=event_date&q=Brian+Posehn
The American Comedy Co., 818 B 6th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
Tickets: $24
Comic-Con Nerd-A-Thon: Geek Rock and Comic Vixens (Jul 20, 8 pm) – Geek Rock and Comic Book Burlesque
https://www.facebook.com/events/567143949996987/
The Ruby Room, 1271 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
MegaRan, DualCore, Wordburglar, Danimal Cannon
Tickets: $21.69 (two night tickets seem to be sold out) - http://nerdathon.brownpapertickets.com/
Gilbert Castellanos Presents Jazz Meets Star Wars (Jul 20, 8 – 11 pm)
http://98bottlessd.com/calendars/gilbert-castellanos-presents-jazz-meets-star-wars/
Creative Jazz Trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos and his All-Star Ensemble showcase jazz arrangements of Star Wars music
98 Bottles, 2400 Kettner Blvd #110 San Diego, CA 92101
Tickets: $16.52 including service fee, $20 at door - http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/346847
Patton Oswalt Live (Jul 20, 8 – 10 pm) – Comedy
http://www.pattonoswalt.com/index.cfm?page=events&id=298
Spreckles Theater, 121 Broadway, San Diego, CA, 92101
Tickets: $36.45 - http://www.ticketmaster.com/Patton-Oswalt-tickets/artist/865357
Video Games Live (Jul 20, 8 – 10 pm) – Immersive event of game music created by the game industry
https://www.facebook.com/events/673629325986002/
San Diego Civic Theater, 1100 Third Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92101
Free: RSVP at the Facebook site
Gotham Girls Burlesque (July 20, 8 pm) – Comicbook Adult Review
http://www.brickbybrick.com/featured_shows.php
Brick by Brick, 1130 Buenos Ave, San Diego, CA 92110
Tickets: $12.00 in advance, $15.00 at the door
http://www.etix.com/ticket/online/homePageSearch.do?method=showPerformanceDetail&performance_id=1718907&queryString=pageNumber%3D0&cobrand=brickbybrick&search_source=etix
Adults Only
Captain Comic Con’s DrinkaPalooza Party (Jul 20, 9 pm - ?)
https://twitter.com/search?q=%23drinkapalooza&src=hash
Wet Willies, 555 Market Street, San Diego CA
Free, but pay for own drinks
Adults 21+ only
Chris Hardwick and The Nerdist – Live! (Jul 20, 9:30 pm)
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0A004A9AEE70561C?brand=balboatheatre&CAMEFROM=CFC_SDCIVIC
Guest: Matt Smith
Balboa Theater, 868 4th Avenue, San Diego, CA
Tickets: $37.25
We Put the Spring in Springfield: The Music of the Simpsons (Jul 20, 9:30 – 10:30 pm)
http://springinspringfield.com/
C3 Performing Arts Center , 4579 Mission Gorge Place, San Diego, CA
Tickets: $26.87 with fees - http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/412232
Brian Posehn in Concert (Jul 20, 9:30 pm) – Comedy
http://www.americancomedyco.com/catalogsearch/result/index/?cat=true&dir=asc&limit=250&order=event_date&q=Brian+Posehn
The American Comedy Co., 818 B 6th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
Tickets: $24
Superheroes vs Supevillains party (Jul 20, 10 pm – 4 am) – Gay nightclub
http://sandiego.gaycities.com/events/243793-superheroes-vs-supervillains-w-the-perry-twins
The Perry Twins, DJ Marcel Hetu. Cosplay strongly encouraged.
Spin, 2028 Hancock St, San Diego, CA 92110
Discounted cover for anyone who dresses up.
Adults 21+ only.
Patton Oswald Live (Jul 20, 10:30 pm – 12:30 am) – Comedy
http://www.pattonoswalt.com/index.cfm?page=events&id=298
Spreckles Theater, 121 Broadway, San Diego, CA, 92101
Tickets: $36.45 - http://www.ticketmaster.com/Patton-Oswalt-tickets/artist/865357
Adult Swim + iHEARTCOMIX Present The Eric Andre Show Live! (Jul 20, 11 pm) – Comedy
http://iheartcomix.com/adult-swim-iheartcomix-presents-the-eric-andre-show-live-at-comic-con/
House of Blues San Diego, 1055 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Tickets: $12.50 general admission (standing) - http://www.houseofblues.com/tickets/eventdetail.php?eventid=80643
Deathsquad Midnight Show (Jul 21, 12 – 3 am) – Comedy
http://www.americancomedyco.com/deathsquad-midnight-show.html
The American Comedy Co., 818 B 6th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
Tickets: $19 - http://www.americancomedyco.com/catalogsearch/result/index/?cat=true&dir=asc&limit=250&order=event_date&q=Deathsquad+Midnight+Show
‘Super You & Me’ at Intervention Sunday (Jul 21, 12 – 7 pm)
http://interventionsd.electrostub.com/show.cfm?id=99692&cart
Comic-Con themed pool party with Luminox and Deorro and DJ Laidback Luke
Hard Rock Hotel, 207 5th Ave San Diego, CA 92101
Tickets: $30
Dress Code: Superhero
Comic-Concert 2013, The Comic-Con After Party (Jul 21, 7 pm)
https://www.facebook.com/events/1391145247765906/
Whiskey Girl, 702 5th Ave., San Diego, California 92101
$5 donation requested at door.
Adults 21+ only
Superhero’s Night Out (Jul 27, 5 – 8 pm)
http://www.stayclassy.org/san-diego/events/superheroes-night-out/e25303
Superhero-themed activities, dinner, dancing, prize drawings and costume contests!
New Children’s Museum, 200 West Island Avenue San Diego, CA 92101
Tickets: Adults $30 ($35 non museum members); children $25 ($30 non members)
All Ages
This concludes my San Diego Comic Con 2013 Guide & Chatter, this may be subjected to a lot of change if I run into more info - I'll be sure to post that up. Thanks again & enjoy your time during San Diego Comic Con!
(Additional credits go to UTSanDiego & James H. Hay for additional ongoing events & places to eat while staying in San Diego.)
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