Comic-Con takes over the Gaslamp Quarter! Check out below for special deals and fun happening Friday through Sunday!
Featured Photo Credit: Rachel Kim
Fan Deals:
Westin Gaslamp Quarter
Power up your morning at Ingredients Grab n Go with Frappuccino® Blended Beverage specials that will include the Pokemon Go (Vanilla bean base with raspberry syrup and whole blueberries) and Cinna-Con (Vanilla bean base with cinnamon dolce). Recharge after a day at Comic Con in Pinzimini Bar with specialty SUPERfood cocktails boosted with fresh juice available for $10 each. Make a healthier happy hour choice with selections that include the Hulk featuring Dulce Vida Tequila, Green Tomato Juice, Fresh Pressed Zucchini Juice and Cilantro Jalapeno Simple Syrup, or cheers with friends with Pinzimini’s Blonde Ale available for just $5 on draft. For dining, nosh on Ninja Turtle-approved Pizza Specials also available at Pinzimini Bar.
When: Friday, July 21 – Saturday, July 23
Where: 326 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101
For more information, please visit: Westin Gaslamp Quarter
THE US GRANT
Tohrren Square Cocktail Special
The Vieux Carre trolley will feature a limited time special edition cocktail exclusively created for Comic Con! Inspired by Game of Thrones, the “Tohrren Square” cocktail (Scotch, Sweet Vermouth, Cynar, Essence of Oak and Pastis) will be available for $19, crafted tableside in THE US GRANT Lobby.
When: Friday, July 21 – Saturday, July 23 | 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: 326 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101
For more information, please visit: THE US GRANT
Horton Grand Hotel
Join us for dinner, cocktails and live music performed by Rodrigo Arreguin!
The Horton Grand will also have the following food items available for purchase in a food cart:
- cheeseburgers, hotdogs, churro bites, chips, soda cans, waters, tortilla chips w/ cheese sauce, breaded teriyaki chicken burgers, pineapple, corn and chicken rice balls
When: Friday, July 21
Where: 311 Island Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
For more information, please visit: Horton Grand Hotel
Garage Kitchen + Bar
- $8 Bottles of Champagne during: Blunch Thursday 11am-3pm & Brunch Saturday & Sunday 9am- 3pm
- 51% OFF Happy Hour 4-7pm Every Night
- Special Super Hero Dinner Menu (See attached) http://www.garagekitchenbar.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/GARAGE-Comic-Con-Limited-Menu-2017-1.pdf
- Live Music Thursday & Saturday 8:30pm. NO Cover.
- We are partnering with the History Channel’s Viking Show. Guest with horns can get $3 Pub Beer in their horns Saturday 7/22 & Sunday 7/23.
Where: 655 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
For more information, please visit: Garage Kitchen + Bar
The Shout! House
Friday 7/21 – Closed for private event
Saturday 7/22 – Super Saturday
It’s going to be a SUPER night! Come dressed to impress your FAVORITE super hero!
Join us Saturday for SUPER SATURDAY!! Doors open at 6pm and dueling pianos at 6:30. No cover with Comic con badge or costume
- $15 Hurricanes / $12 Refills (& You Keep The Glass)
- $8 Big Ass Beer/ $6 Refills (& You Keep The Cup)
We are partnering with the History Channel’s Viking Show. Guest with horns can get $3 Pub Beer in their horns Saturday 7/22 & Sunday 7/23.
Sunday 7/23
Reservations Recommended : http://sd.theshouthouse.com/reservations/
21+
Where: 655 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
For more information, please visit: The Shout! House
Le Parfait Paris
There’s nothing more refreshing than a Pokémon-inspired cocktail during an afternoon of Comic Con festivities! Stop by Le Parfait Paris in the Historic Gaslamp Quarter from July 19th to 23rd to sample their three featured sorbet mimosas: The Poké-Mango, Mew Berry, and Lemon Fennekin, each one made with Alain Milliat fruit juices and topped with a signature Le Parfait macaron. Meanwhile, look for house made chocolate superheroes popping up atop each of their other dessert selections throughout the weekend. Make your Comic Con experience extra sweet this year with Le Parfait!
When: Friday, July 21 – Sunday, July 23
Where: 555 G Street, San Diego, CA 92101
For more information, please visit: Le Parfait Paris
The Cat Cafe
As in prior years, admissions to interact with the cats at The Cat Cafe will be available for purchase. We are holding the price at the same level as last year. So, for $15, you will get a food or drink item and half an hour with the cats.
Spots will be available starting at 8:00 AM, and go for 30 minutes. We will then give the cats 15 minutes to relax without people being in the playpen, and we’ll begin the cycle again. The last spot will begin at 3:30 and end at 4:00.
Last year, most of these time slots filled up and we had to turn people away. So please make sure you avoid disappointment and book your spot early to get the one you want.
Where: 472 Third Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
For more information, please visit: The Cat Cafe
Cafe Sevilla
Superhero Spanish Cubano Sandwich – Roasted pork, manchego cheese, caramelized onions and dijon on toasted baguette served with your choice of drink for $15!
Spanish Tapas, Sangria and Live Music Every night!
Where: 353 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
For more information, please visit: Cafe Sevilla
Ciro’s Pizzeria & Beerhouse
Comic-Con Lunch special:
2 Slices & Craft Beer for $12
or 2 Slices & Fountain Drink for $9
Comic-Con Happy Hour:
$2 Slices & $2 Off Craft Beers from 3p-6p
When: Friday, July 21 – Sunday, July 23
Where: 536 Market Street, San Diego, CA 92101
For more information, please visit: Ciro’s Pizzeria & Beerhouse
Hard Rock Cafe
Calling all super heroes! We’re hosting the 4th Annual True Hero Comic Book Drive for the United States Marine Corps from Monday, July 17, 2017 – Sunday, July 23, 2017. The first 300 people who donate a comic book will receive a free limited-edition True Hero VIP lanyard that includes a San Diego Cityscape image. The San Diego Cityscape image is the perfect accessory to accompany the Superhero Girl Pin Set available for purchase on July 17th, 2017 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Hard Rock Cafe Rock Shop
When: Friday, July 21 – Sunday, July 23
Where: 801 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
For more information, please visit: Hard Rock Cafe
The Nolen
In celebration of Comic-Con, The Nolen will be offering three unique cocktails inspired by the spirit of the convention. The Nolen’s location in the heart of the Gaslamp (and 14 floor above), makes it the perfect respite from the craziness below. They will be offering the following cocktails.
- Bruce Banner — Pepperoncini vodka, cucumber, pineapple, lime, celery bitters
- The Dark Knight — Gin, honey, cucumber, lemon, charcoal
- Wonder Woman — Mezcal, tequila, lemon, blackberry shrub, pineapple
When: Friday, July 21 – Sunday, July 23
Where: 453 Sixth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
For more information, please visit: The Nolen
Dusty Rabbit Cocktail Contest & Giveaway
The “Dusty Rabbit” is a signature cocktail contest wherein merchants will honor the pioneering spirit of legendary founder, Alonzo Horton, who transformed “Rabbitville” into the thriving dining and entertainment district it is today! We’re challenging mixologists, bars, and restaurants from around the Gaslamp Quarter to create a cocktail named the Dusty Rabbit. Each location’s recipe is open to interpretation and may include any kind of spirit or alcohol uniquely reflective of the establishment.
Local mixologists are competing to develop our signature anniversary cocktail and we need your help to pick a winner! The Top 5 locations with the most engagement on Instagram and email will be served at our 150th Anniversary Birthday Party (Date TBD) and ticket holders to that event will then vote for their favorite Dusty Rabbit! By supporting your favorite Dusty Rabbit, you will also be entered for a chance to win a special Gaslamp Quarter 150th Anniversary Package! Just post a picture on Instagram and tag your location and #DustyRabbit or email to [email protected] to enter!
Where: 24 Locations throughout the Gaslamp Quarter
For more information, please visit: Dusty Rabbit Cocktail Contest & Giveaway
Art Exhibitions:
Rabbitville – A Hop-Up Gallery
The Gaslamp Quarter Association is proud to announce a limited exhibition of the “Rabbitville” public art project during the 2017 San Diego Comic Con International. This four-day long “hop-up gallery” will feature many of the rabbit sculptures which celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Gaslamp Quarter. Located at 453 Fifth Avenue, the gallery will be open to the public from Thursday, July 20th through Saturday, July 22nd from 10:00AM-8:00PM and Sunday 11:00AM-5:00PM. Photos of Gaslamp’s history, limited edition t-shirts, and photo opportunities with the iconic rabbits will be available.
When:
- Friday, July 21 – Saturday, July 22 10AM – 8PM
- Sunday, July 23 11AM – 5PM
Where: 453 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 9210
For more information, please visit: Rabbitville – A Hop-Up Gallery
Michael J. Wolf Fine Arts
Star Trek: Discovery Gallery Experience
CBS is creating a fully immersive STAR TREK: DISCOVERY experience at the Michael J. Wolf Fine Arts Gallery (363 Fifth Avenue, San Diego); Comic-Con badges are not mandatory for entry. The exhibit, running Thursday, July 20 through Sunday, July 23, will feature the debut of – and a photo opportunity with – the U.S.S. Discovery Captain’s Chair and will show case additional props, costumes, sketches and more from STAR TREK: DISCOVERY. One thousand fans each day will receive complimentary, limited edition STAR TREK: DISCOVERY posters and the location will also house an official Star Trek Shop with items exclusive to Comic-Con.
When:
- Friday, July 21 – Saturday, July 22 11:00AM – 9:00PM
- Sunday, July 23 11:00AM – 5:00PM
Where: 363 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
For more information, please visit: Star Trek: Discovery Gallery Experience
Chuck Jones Gallery
Friday, July 21 3PM – 6PM – Meet the Artist, Mike Kungl!
Mike Kungl is the king of the Contemporary Art Deco genre, but he’s recently taken his immense talents and directed them in a new POP art style that he’s calling “Where’s It @ POP?” Each work in the series has hidden objects that are associated with the character, hidden so well that you’ll be looking for all of them for some time to come. Each of these new works comes with a list of the hidden objects, mounted and ready to hang next to the artwork. But that’s not all, the edition is limited to five, each one heavily embellished by the artist, creating a unique work just for you!
Friday, July 21 7PM – 10PM – Strangely Loving It // New Artwork from Fabio Napoleoni
We are loving Fabio Napoleoni and so will you! This hugely talented artist has made his mark in contemporary art circles with his whimsical and emotionally evocative artwork featuring his “everyman”, Marcenivo, and a cast of characters that you’ll truly come to love and cherish. PLUS! At this event we will premier new work from Fabio that will leave you breathless with desire to add it to your collection of POP art. A “Not-to-be-missed” reception, exhibition and sale.
Where: 232 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
For more information, please visit: Chuck Jones Gallery
Sparks Gallery
Over the last decade, 3A has commemorated benchmark achievements with the incredibly diverse Venture art showcases across the globe. With every Venture, fans are invited to a massive gathering of 3A’s art, toys, sculptures, and unique blend of DIY culture along with a selection of like-minded artists – all curated by Ashley Wood.
The summer of 2017 brings with it the first ever Venture in the United States, and will bookend this era of 3A with US Venture Epilogue in San Diego to celebrate the culmination of all that has come before and to welcome the next exhilarating chapters to come!
Ashley Wood is thrilled to be joined by returning Venture artists Siuyin, William Wray, Seattle artist Syd Bee, as well as renowned comic book artists and designers Paul Pope and Geof Darrow!
When:
- FRIDAY JULY 21ST 10AM – 6PM. OPEN TO PUBLIC
- SATURDAY JULY 22ND 10AM – 6PM. OPEN TO PUBLIC
- SUNDAY JULY 23RD 10AM – 4PM. OPEN TO PUBLIC
Where: 530 Sixth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
For more information, please visit: Sparks Gallery
Comic-Con Art Show at Manchester Grand Hyatt
Comic-Con Art Show moves to the Manchester Grand Hyatt in Grand Ballroom C on the lobby level of the hotel!
The Art Show is open to the public. You do not need a Comic-Con badge to attend or purchase art!
Whether you’re looking for drawings, paintings, jewelry, sculpture, or even something more unusual, you’ll find an eclectic and beautiful selection of items in Comic-Con’s Art Show.
The Art Show contains original works for sale by both amateurs and professionals. It also displays the nominated books and comics for this year’s Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards and houses a special exhibit devoted to members of the Will Eisner Hall of Fame.
Many of the original pieces displayed by artists are for sale by silent or voice auction. Some pieces are marked for quick sale. Bidder numbers and Art Show information can be obtained from the administration table inside the Art Show. You must be 18 or older and have legal identification to purchase artwork, and payments may be made with cash, check, Visa, or MasterCard.
There will be a catered Opening Night Mixer on Thursday from 7pm – 9pm to welcome the public! Again, no SDCC badge needed!
When:
- Friday, July 21 – Saturday, July 22 11AM – 9PM
- Sunday, July 23 12PM – 7PM
Where: 1 Market Place, San Diego, CA 92101
For more information and tickets, please visit: Comic-Con Art Show at Manchester Grand Hyatt
Entertainment:
The Field Irish Pub
Live Music will be performed on
Friday 21st by The Get down Party @ 9.00 pm
A great cover band based in SO CA, with and ever expanding song list from everything Rock / Hip Hop / Reggae – they are sure to Rock The PARTY
Saturday 22nd by The Upshots @ 9.00 pm
Unadulterated Rock &Roll by this fantastic Trio
Sunday 23rd by Joe Carroll @ 8.30 pm
Classic Acoustic Covers
Make this one of your stops while here in San Diego!
Where: 544 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
For more information, please visit: The Field Irish Pub
Ghostbuster’s Mass Hysteria at Werewolf
Join us for our annual Ghostbuster Themed Party this Comic Con Friday!
“Prepare for a disaster of biblical proportions! Fire and brimstone coming down from the skies! Rivers and seas boiling! Forty years of darkness! Earthquakes, dogs and cats living together… MASS HYSTERIA!”
Buster Brunch-8am-1pm:
• Specialty themed menu items and drinks
Ghostbusters Happy Hour 3pm:
• Jr. Ghostbusters and Buster Families
• First 40 kids gets a swag bag!
Mass Hysteria 5 pm:
• Licensing partners Q & A
• DJ Girth spinning 80’s music
• Specilaty GB Themed drinks
• Other paranormal surprises
When: Friday, July 21 8:00AM – 2:00AM
Where: 627 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
For more information, please visit: Ghostbuster’s Mass Hysteria at Werewolf
Comic-Concert: SDCC After Party at Whiskey Girl
The Comic-Concert After Party returns to Whiskey Girl for 2017!
Come celebrate surviving another year at Comic-Con with your friends at ComicsOnline and Whiskey Girlsd on Sunday, July 23rd at 6pm. No Cover. 21+ only.
San Diego’s own Random Gibberish: Musical Comedy and Geek Rock will take the stage for an evening filled with pop-culture entertainment and a 90s Childhood Sing-Along. They will also be releasing their 2017 single “Hear Me Roar”, which is their musical tribute to Voltron.
If you have expereinced their shows in the past, you already know that the band has a history of bringing surprise talent from the convention by for a cameo, and we might have a few special guests making their way down for 2017 as well.
The event will also feature a Costume Contest (with prizes from Warner Archive), and other surprises from ComicsOnline.
When: Sunday, July 23 6PM – 9PM
Where: 702 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
For more information, please visit: Comic-Concert: SDCC After Party at Whiskey Girl
Kingsman: The Golden Circle Happy Hour at Hard Rock Hotel
20th Century Fox is kicking off this year’s San Diego Comic-Con with their Kingsman: The Golden Circle presentation this Thursday, July 20th at 11am PT in Hall H. In celebration of that, the studio is inviting SDCC goers age 21 and over to celebrate by attending the Kingsman Happy Hour from 4-7pm PT this Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Hard Rock Hotel.
Perhaps you’re in the mood for a yummy Poppy Burger? Or maybe a fine Statesman cocktail? Then Poppy — the ’50s nostalgia-loving villain played by Oscar winner Julianne Moore — has got you covered!
When: Friday, July 21 – Saturday, July 22 4PM – 7PM
Where: 207 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
For more information, please visit: Kingsman: The Golden Circle Happy Hour at Hard Rock Hotel
ScreenJunkies Central Live from San Diego
Join us on Saturday night at the House of Blues for the biggest event in ScreenJunkies history! Featuring all of your favorite ScreenJunkies, a star-studded Movie Fights and celebrity guests. Doors open at 6 pm. Tickets to the show also grants access to the party.
Immediately after the show, stay for an honest-to-goodness ScreenJunkies Party featuring a surprise celebrity DJ. This will be a party you can’t miss. Doors open at 10 pm.
When: Saturday, July 22 7PM – 11:59PM
Where: 1055 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
For more information, please visit: ScreenJunkies Central Live from San Diego
Balboa Theatre
Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live! “Watch Out for Snakes!” Tour
Friday, July 21 7:00PM “Eegah” & Saturday, July 22 7:00PM “Secret Surprise Film!”
For the first time ever, join Joel Hodgson, creator of the critically acclaimed “Mystery Science Theater 3000” TV show and its new host Jonah Heston (Jonah Ray) as they bring the first live touring production of “MST3K” to a city near you on the “Watch Out for Snakes!” Tour.
Appearing with Joel and Jonah live on stage will be robot companions Crow (Hampton Yount), Tom Servo and Gypsy, along with Synthia (Rebecca Hanson) and her Bonehead henchmen. Of course, it wouldn’t be “MST3K” without the ever-present surveillance of the Mads, Kinga Forrester (Felicia Day) and TV’s Son of TV’s Frank (Patton Oswalt), checking up on their unwilling test subjects via a video screen.
The tour consists of two separate, completely unique shows, each with its own admission. Fans wanting the complete tour experience should purchase two tickets, one for each show.
Friday, July 21 10:00PM
A D&D Fantasy Adventure Podcast.
Justin, Travis and Griffin McElroy from My Brother, My Brother and Mehave recruited their dad Clint for a campaign of high adventure. Join the McElroys as they find their fortune and slay an unconscionable number of … you know, kobolds or whatever in … The Adventure Zone.
$1 from every ticket purchased goes to support Branches Domestic Violence Shelter in Huntington, WV
Where: 868 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
For more information, please visit: Balboa Theatre
Bassmnt
Friday, July 21 9PM – Darren Styles x Basscon
Join us on Friday 7/21 as Basscon presents Darren Styles at Bassmnt! Decades deep in the industry, the British DJ/producer has been dominating shows all around the globe! Brace yourselves for a had hitting set as the hardcore pioneer makes his way to Bassmnt!
Saturday, July 22 9PM – Party Favor
Join us on Saturday 7/22 as Bassmnt presents Party Favor! Few acts have the innovative color and diverse repertoire of Party Favor. His edgy style is known exhilarating and thrilling audiences across the globe. Don’t miss this this chance to catch him live as he makes his return to San Diego’s only weekly 18+/21+ nightclub!
Where: 919 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
For more information, please visit: Bassmnt
Sevilla Nightclub
$100 off any bottle priced at $250 or more! Free entry with card during Comic Con
Spanish Tapas, Sangria and Live Music Every night!
Where: 353 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
For more information, please visit: Sevilla Nightclub
Bang Bang
Friday, July 21 10PM – 2AM – Hotfire
Hotfire’s high energy sound is influenced by a combination of tech-house, fidget, and minimal. Their energetic stage presence along with their self-defining sound leaves the crowd unable to stand still. Every time Hot Fire graces a stage not one body on the dance floor is still, everyone within hearing distance can feel the groovy beats. Their ability to please their expansive audience is limitless.
Saturday, July 22 10PM – 2AM – Cassian
These days you’re as likely to catch Cassian Stewart-Kasimba (one of the only names that also actually works as a production name) in the studio as you are playing a gig, or on a flight on the way to playing one. He’s a busy man but with good reason in light of the fact that his mellow and funky disco sound, with a bounce factor that puts him between the usual from G.L.O.V.E.S and Shazam, has been coming increasingly into favour over the last couple of years, just now reaching a high point.
Where: 526 Market Street, San Diego, CA 92101
For more information, please visit: Bang Bang
House of Blues – Dynamic Deal during Comic-Con!
Whether you’re in San Diego for the convention or just taking a stroll through Downtown, make sure to stop by House of Blues Restaurant & Bar to take advantage of our Comic Con weekend deal, including a festive 15% off for all dining in costume! Make your reservations here.
*Offer valid for dine-in only. Does not include gratuity or beverages.
When: Friday, July 21 – Sunday, July 23
Where: 1055 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
For more information, please visit: House of Blues – Dynamic Deal during Comic-Con!
Official Wonder Woman Meet Up at Side Bar
Join us for The Official Wonder Woman Meet Up after Comic Con! Anyone dressed in Wonder Woman attire receives hosted champagne all night long. We will also have her invisible jet parked on lounge side.
When: Thursday, July 20 7:30PM – 10:00PM
Where: 536 Market Street, San Diego, CA 92101
For more information, please visit: Official Wonder Woman Meet Up at Side Bar
Pool House Sundays
Pool House Sundays continues this weekend on the rooftop of Pendry San Diego!
When: Sunday, July 23
Where: 435 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
For more information, please visit: Pool House Sundays
American Comedy Co.
Dana John Gould is an American stand-up comedian, writer and actor who has been featured on HBO, Showtime, and Comedy Central.
When: Friday, July 21 – Saturday, July 22
Where: 818 B 6th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
For more information and tickets, please visit: American Comedy Co.
Conan at Spreckels Theater
Conan O’Brien returns to San Diego Comic-Con and The Spreckels Theater with an all-star lineup of guests this year for his Wednesday – Saturday tapings.
Where: 121 Broadway, Suite 600, San Diego, CA 92101
For more information, please visit: Conan at Spreckels Theater
Activations:
MTV Fandom Fest
Calling all fanatics, we’ve got some big news! This year, MTV’s Fandom Fest will be taking place on July 21st at San Diego Comic Con. Returning again to Petco Park, the event will be hosted by Fandom alum and “Teen Wolf” star, Tyler Posey! As if that weren’t enough, Bleachers and Echosmith are both set to perform, and don’t miss the movie/tv sneak peeks throughout the show. It’s going to be a night to remember.
When: Friday, July 21 7PM
Where: 100 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
For more information and tickets, please visit: MTV Fandom Fest
The Impractical Jokers Block Party
The Impractical Jokers will be throwing their 2nd annual Block Party at Petco Park this year, on Saturday, July 22 on the Field at Petco Park. They’ll be kicking the day off as early as 11:30AM, when you can join truTV for a Block Party featuring exclusive merchandise from Spencers (including a new line of Impractical Jokers action figures), a White Castle food truck, Wheel of Doom tattoos, and a set from DJ G Money.
It will also feature a Virtual Realty High Wire Experience, where fans can get a first-hand VR experience walking the same tightrope the Jokers crossed during their 100th episode; a Pseudo Sumo ring where you can try your hand at wrestling; and a Rodeo Clown mechanical bull.
The party will continue until 8:30PM, with some special activities.
When: Saturday, July 22 11:30AM – 8:30PM
Where: 100 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
For more information and tickets, please visit: The Impractical Jokers Block Party
Snoopy & Belle In Fashion at Bubbles Boutique
Peanuts Worldwide is bringing their Snoopy & Belle in Fashion exhibit to San Diego Comic-Con this year. The exhibit, which features more than 40 pairs of dolls of Snoopy and his sister Belle decked out in iconic fashions from the ages, will be hosting a special Peanuts pop-up store at 226 Fifth Avenue in the Gaslamp beginning on Thursday, July 20 (11AM-9PM daily).
They’ll also be debuting a brand new set of dolls at the convention – from tokidoki.
Simone Legno, tokidoki’s co-founder and CCO, told THR that it’s a chance to update the characters in an unexpected way, and that he’ll be adding “an internet-inspired, global feel to the Peanuts history.”
The two brands have also collaborated on a Comic-Con exclusive tote bag.
When: Friday, July 21 – Sunday, July 23 11AM – 9PM
Where: 226 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
For more information and tickets, please visit: Snoopy & Belle In Fashion at Bubbles Boutique
BAIT Pop-Up Shop
Meet Simone Legno, artist and co-founder of tokidoki, at their very own BAIT Pop-Up Shop on Sunday, July 23 from 1PM-3PM. You can pick up wristbands for the event starting at 11AM Sunday morning at their pop-up located at 920 5th Avenue.
The shop itself will be open from 11AM-5PM on Sunday, July 23.
When: Sunday, July 23 11AM – 5PM
Where: 920 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
For more information and tickets, please visit: BAIT Pop-Up Shop
NBC’s Midnight, Texas at Tin Fish
NBC’s annual takeover of the Tin Fish Gaslamp restaurant continues this year, with the restaurant and surrounding area set to be overtaken by Midnight, Texas.
The restaurant itself will be transformed into “Home Cooking”, the restaurant from the series. Fans will find not only a good (but busy) lunch spot inside, but also live tarot card readings.
Outside the restaurant, you’ll be able to transport yourself to Midnight, Texas as you pass through some of the town’s iconic locations including the Pawn Shop, Fiji’s house, Tattoo Parlor, Olivia’s Armory, and a pet cemetery. Each part of town will immerse fans deeper into the world as you continue your journey inside lead character Manfred’s house. Once inside, Manfred will expose guests to a thrilling 4D experience (that of course also includes a shareable GIF, because what doesn’t these days?).
You can also interact with hidden Snapcodes that unlock exclusive custom videos, content pieces and games and more. NBC will also have four Snapchat filters that are timed out throughout Saturday and Sunday as fans visit the outdoor activation.
When:
- Friday, July 21 11AM – 7PM
- Saturday, July 22 – Sunday, July 23 10AM – 6PM
Where: 170 Sixth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
For more information and tickets, please visit: NBC’s Midnight, Texas at Tin Fish
Your Opinion Sucks: Rotten Tomatoes Fans, Critics & Filmmakers Face Off at Omnia
Think you know more than the critics? Join Rotten Tomatoes in San Diego for a face-off against some of your favorite critics, and surprise celebrity guests. Live at the Omnia Nightclub, voice your opinion about a film or TV show you love, hate, or love to hate, then debate your point with the panel.
From superheroes to The Godfather or even 80’s cult classics, no theme is off limits. The audience gets to join in by voting “fresh” or “rotten” with their own Tomatometer signs and share their thoughts live on Twitter and Facebook using the hashtag #rtyos.
Surprise guests will drop in and prizes will given away through the event.
When: Friday, July 21 – Saturday, July 22 12PM
Where: 454 Sixth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
For more information and tickets, please visit: Your Opinion Sucks: Rotten Tomatoes Fans, Critics & Filmmakers Face Off at Omnia
The Netflix Experience at the Hilton Gaslamp
The Netflix Experience is coming to the Hilton Gaslamp. Stop by on Thursday-Saturday from 11AM-8PM daily, or Sunday between 11AM-3PM, for sneak peeks of upcoming originals, exclusive giveaways, and more. You’ll also be able to visit the virtual [reality] Upside Down with Stranger Things, get immersed into the world of Bright, and dive into the streets of New York with Marvel’s The Defenders.
When:
- Friday, July 21 – Saturday, July 22 11AM – 8PM
- Sunday, July 23 11AM – 3PM
Where: 401 K Street, San Diego, CA 92101
For more information and tickets, please visit: The Netflix Experience at the Hilton Gaslamp
AMC DeadQuarters
AMC is bringing DeadQuarters, the official fan zone headquarters for all things The Walking Dead and Fear the Walking Dead at Comic-Con this year.
The offsite will be located directly across from the Convention Center (just off 4th Ave). Stop by and test your swing at the Negan Batting Cages, score a chance to meet cast members, and so much more.
When:
- Friday, July 21 – Saturday, July 22 11AM – 6PM
- Sunday, July 23 11AM – 4PM
Where: MLK Promenade 401 K Street, San Diego, CA 92101
For more information and tickets, please visit: AMC DeadQuarters
Amazon’s Tick Takeover
Fans will have the opportunity to immerse themselves into the world of The Tick at Amazon Prime Video’s Tick Takeover, a movie set level design experience positioned directly across from the San Diego Convention Center on MLK Promenade (on the corner of 1st and J street). With fully built out buildings from “The City,” a twenty-foot tall animatronic Tick head and “Easter eggs” harkening back to the show, The Tick Takeover is poised to give fans the journey of a lifetime. Each “Citizen” will leave this enveloping SDCC highlight feeling more connected to the Amazon Original Series than ever before.
When:
- Friday, July 21 – Saturday, July 22 9AM – 6PM
- Sunday, July 23 9AM – 5PM
Where: MLK Promenade 401 K Street, San Diego, CA 92101
For more information and tickets, please visit: Amazon’s Tick Takeover
The Blade Runner 2049 Experience at MLK Promenade
Fans who are eagerly anticipating the long-awaited “Blade Runner” sequel, “Blade Runner 2049,” will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to step into the unique world of Alcon Entertainment’s new film, months before its October 6th theatrical release. Located in the heart of San Diego’s famed Gaslamp Quarter, the Blade Runner 2049 Experience will replicate the movie’s setting, complete with the unique sights, sounds and atmosphere of Los Angeles, circa 2049. Presented by Alcon Entertainment and Johnnie Walker, the activation will be open to the public over Comic-Con weekend—Thursday, July 20th, to Sunday, July 23rd. Everyone is welcome; you do not need a Comic-Con badge to enter.
Setting the tone, the experience begins as guests enter through a gallery of art from “Blade Runner 2049.” An Oculus VR experience will immerse visitors in the world of the film. But that is just the start: as the VR presentation ends, guests will walk into a neon-lit Los Angeles street scene, where they should be prepared to experience what our potential future holds, including impromptu tests to determine if they are humans…or replicants.
When:
- Friday, July 21 10AM – 7PM
- Saturday, July 22 9AM – 7PM
- Sunday, July 23 10AM – 6PM
Where: MLK Promenade 401 K Street, San Diego, CA 92101
For more information and tickets, please visit: The Blade Runner 2049 Experience at MLK Promenade
Adult Swim on the Green
We’re back on the Green! Did you miss us? We missed you! Come spend a leisurely afternoon on the back of a ferocious beast gallivanting through It’s A Fish Hole, or get a six-minute mind massage from the upgraded Meatwad Dome 4D Experience – now with motion seats. We’ve got all new games, friends, prizes, fun, streams (of the live variety), motorized animals, a tarot card reader, dart throwing, a claw machine and shade. Play for glory and be rewarded accordingly! It’s going to be like a choose-your-own-adventure game in real life.
FREE | 18 YRS+ | Comic-Con badge not required
When: Friday, July 21 – Sunday, July 23 1PM – 6PM
Where: Convention Way & Fifth Avenue Pier, Behind the Convention Center
For more information and tickets, please visit: Adult Swim on the Green
Mr. Robot
Mr. Robot will still be represented at San Diego Comic-Con this year with an offsite experience, even though the series won’t be getting a panel. On Thursday, July 20 – Saturday, July 22 from 11AM-7PM, or Sunday, July 23 from 11AM-4PM, fans can stop by E Corp’s Bank of E (327 4th Avenue between J Street and Island Avenue) to receive their own E Corp card, loaded with E Coin cryptocurrency.
The E Corp card, which can also be opened online at e-coin.com, can be used throughout San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter for food, drinks and other surprises at participating retailers (TBA). Best of all? You can also visit the show’s infamous Red Wheelbarrow BBQ, located next door to the Bank of E, and present your E Corp card for a BBQ meal.
There will be more chances to uncover clues, hints, and surprises throughout the show – so keep your eyes and ears peeled.
When:
- Friday, July 21 – Saturday, July 22 11AM – 7PM
- Sunday, July 23 11AM – 4PM
Where: 327 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
For more information and tickets, please visit: Mr. Robot
Game of Thrones “Winter is Here” Experience at L Street Fine Art Gallery
HBO returns to their usual site at 628 L Street (across from the Omni Hotel) for the Winter Is Here experience. Fans who stop by will be welcomed to an immersive experience where fans can find individual, shareable touchpoints based on the world of Game of Thrones.
Upon entering the “winterized” entrance, fans will be registered with their own Dragonglass RFID wristband that will capture each touch point of a fan’s journey throughout the activation, producing individual links with ready-to-be-shared pieces of content. The journey will take fans through Winterfell, Dragonstone, King’s Landing and North of the Wall. Every guest that goes through the experience will be given a custom SDCC Night King Funko Pop! Figure, a t-shirt featuring the Night King key art, and an exclusive Robert Ball Episode 701 mini-post
When:
- Friday, July 21 11AM – 5PM
- Saturday, July 22 10AM – 5PM
- Sunday, July 23 9AM – 1PM
Where: 628 L Street, San Diego, CA 92101
For more information and tickets, please visit: Game of Thrones “Winter is Here” Experience at L Street Fine Art Gallery
Kody Kapow: Kapower Up Training Camp at Petco Park
NBCU’s Sprout/Universal Kid is kicking off the launch of their new original series, Kody Kapow, with a special event in Petco Park called Kody Kapow: Kapower Up Training Camp
Sprout invites kids and families to use their muscles and minds on a transformative journey filled with high energy martial arts and immersive experiences in the Kody Kapow: Kapower Up Training Camp, designed to allow each child discover his or her inner superhero.
When:
- Friday, July 21 – Saturday, July 22 9AM – 6PM
- Sunday, July 23 9AM – 5PM
Where: 100 park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
For more information and tickets, please visit: Kody Kapow: Kapower Up Training Camp at Petco Park
FANDOM FEST at Petco Interactive Zone
Celebrate San Diego Comic-Con this year at home and in San Diego with the first-ever FANDOM Fest, located at the nearby Petco Interactive Zone and streamed for fans to watch across the world. FANDOM and Pepsi have teamed up to bring you news reactions, exclusive fan panels, celebrity guests, quiz shows, and more every day of SDCC.
And those of you lucky enough to be attending SDCC in person can also experience the FANDOM Fantasy Food Truck, serving up free food inspired by your favorite movies and shows — and paired with an ice-cold Pepsi.
When:
- Friday, July 21 – Saturday, July 22 10AM – 6PM
- Sunday, July 23 10AM – 3PM
Where: Petco Interactive Zone 100 park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
For more information and tickets, please visit: FANDOM FEST at Petco Interactive Zone
Kong: Skull Island Activation
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment and Legendary invite you to experience firsthand the primordial wonders of Kong: Skull Island. The MonsterVerse comes to life at San Diego Comic-Con 2017 as fans get to visit a Monarch Containment Zone which houses the gigantic bones of Kong’s ancestors, enter the Iwi temple to uncover the ancient secrets of Skull Island, and navigate the beast-infested jungles of the island for a close encounter with the mighty Kong himself.
When: Friday, July 21 – Sunday, July 23 8:30AM – 7PM
Where: Lawn Behind Omni Hotel, 675 L Street, San Diego, CA 92101
For more information and tickets, please visit: Kong: Skull Island Activation
Movie Pilot’s Super News Live channel at Berkeley Pizza
When: Friday, July 21
Where: 539 Island Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
For more information and tickets, please visit: Movie Pilot’s Super News Live channel at Berkeley Pizza
Nerdvania Pop-Up Shop at Atomic
When:
- Friday, July 21 12pm-8pm
- Saturday, July 22 2pm-8pm
- Sunday, July 23 2pm-8pm
Where: 762 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
For more information and tickets, please visit: Nerdvania Pop-Up Shop at Atomic
Pinup Pop Up at Horton Plaza Park
The Oblong Box Shop, Spiffing, Misfit Menagerie and Match Accessories are proud to present our first-ever Comic Con Pop Up Boutique!
Open Daily from 10am-9pm, featuring:
-Original novelty print designs from The Oblong Box Shop
-Geeky & Cheeky jewelry, prints, and apparel from Spiffing
-Fanciful faux taxidermy, headbands, and plushies from Misfit Menagerie
-Vintage style brooches and jewelry from Match Accessories
-Daily raffles…
-Comic Con Exclusives
-Swag bags for the first 10 shoppers daily!
-Custom-made nerdy jewelry and art prints on-site
When: Friday, July 21 – Sunday, July 23
- Friday 7/21: Misfit Menagerie Art Opening featuring Bless Your Heart Burlesque RSVP here: http://bit.ly/2u1f1J1
Where: 900 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
For more information, please visit: Pinup Pop Up at Horton Plaza Park
LAIKA
For a limited time, take a tour through LAIKA’s award-winning animation process, featuring extraordinary hand-made production puppets, sets, costumes and props. See special guests and buy rare merch. Costume characters will roam the streets in and around the LAIKA Experience.
And while you’re there, don’t forget to enter for your chance to win a pair of limited edition Nike shoes* created by famed designer Tinker Hatfield: The Coraline Nike Dunk, The Nike Air Foamposite One ParaNorman and the Kubo XV. See official rules below.
When:
- Friday, July 21: 11:00 AM-11:00 PM
- Saturday, July 22: 11:00 AM-11:00 PM
- Sunday, July 23: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM
Where: 520 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
For more information, please visit: LAIKA
The Futurism & Tech Pavilion at The Omni Hotel
The Futurism & Tech Pavilion is excited to show off the latest in tech and innovation at this year’s Comic-Con. Augmented Reality takes center stage with the exclusive launch of Mira Lab’s new headset, accompanied by some exciting new content. We have a wide range of Virtual Reality with incredible companies providing it: Survios’ Raw Data, VR Werx’ Paranormal Activity, Steel Wool’s Mars Odyssey, Project Cars from Bandai, Star VR’s John Wick, The Power Rangers presented by Qualcomm, Arcslinger from Big Red Button, something cool from Framestore (The Avengers and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them), VR cubes courtesy of Exit VR, Augmented Reality, as well as mixed reality and 360 domes courtesy of FulldomePro (a relaxing way to enjoy fully immersive entertainment). Sega is presenting an AR Sonic experience and a special concert with the awesome Shota Nakama on Thursday evening, and dome takeover on Friday! We welcome the “A.I. Innovation Fair “with its focus on artificial intelligence, sustainable tech and advanced robotics; Hanson Robotics will be sharing Einstein and their remarkable ground-breaking robots. With more than 9,000 square feet of futurism and cutting edge innovation and immersive entertainment, the Futurism & Tech Pavilion hosted by VRCon is a must-see event at Comic-Con 2017!
When:
- Friday, July 21 – Saturday, July 22 9:30AM – 7:00PM
- Sunday, July 23 9:30 AM – 5:00PM
Where: 675 L Street, 6th Floor, San Diego, CA 92101
For More Information, Please Visit: The Futurism & Tech Pavilion at The Omni Hotel