We talk beer on this week’s Con Guy Comic-Con Prep Show. While we were putting together the list of off-sites, we were stuck by the number of beer and drinking events. Cheers!
The times they are a changing….it used to be that geeks were stereotyped as nerdy guys who hung out in their parent’s basements or comic-book shops, far away from the drinking and partying of their frat-boy tormentors. Like Sheldon…
And let’s admit it—in the past, some of us may have given some ammunition to that worn-out trope, but as we can see by this year’s lineup of beer-splattered Comic-Con offsites, GEEKS CAN DRINK. And we’re not just talking about the meet-ups or after-parties that just-so-happen to take place in a bar; no – we’re talking about the meet-ups or after-parties that are ALL ABOUT the beer….Bring on the IPAs, the Racer 5s, the Union Jacks; bring on the Green Flash and the Sculpins—bring on the best that California has to offer. It’s gonna be a fun time at the Con this year.
Hop-Con 4.0, 8 – 11 pm
The annual celebration of beer geekery is back for a fourth round, this time all 66,000 square feet are dedicated to the convergence of geek culture and beer culture. More retro arcade games, more casks and more bars add up to the release party large enough to match the formidable Stone Farking Wheaton Wootstout. Hosts: Drew Curtis, Jonah Ray, Bobak “Mohawk Guy” Ferdowsk, Alison Haislip, Alex Albrecht, Rileah Vanderbilt, Aisha Tyler, Will Gustwiller, Paul and Storm, and more. In addition to all the w00tstouts and collaboration beers we’ll be serving, there will be bars throughout the event serving up year-round, special release, barrel aged and one-off creations by our brewers. Let the good times flow! Facebook
Official Annual Boom! Drink Up Invite.
9pm-close. Grab a drink and hang out with the BOOM! folks on Thursday night at the Hilton Bay Front Odysea Bar! No RSVP needed — just show up!
San Diego Brews Cruise – Comic-Con Edition, 6:30 – 10pm,
Hornblower Advernture Yacht, 1800 N Harbor Drive
Set sail with us as we embark on our bi-annual Stone and Friends Brews Cruise during Comic-Con Weekend. This special edition cruise featured limited release beers from Stone Brewing Co, Great Divide, Belching Beaver, and Revenrend Nats Cider. There will also be a special tasting of the Game of Thrones Beers from Ommegang Brewery as well as the launch of the rockstarbeer/belching beaver collaboration vanilla macadamia nut milk stout “Deez Mac Nuts.” We sail the San Diego Bay and experience one of a kind views. There will be two floors of live entertainment featuring Sega Genecide, Nerds playing Party Music from the 90’s and Today. The rooftop dance deck will feature special guest DJ, Buddy Nielsen of Senses Fail, spining a 2 hour Emo Set. DJ ParaDice of Las Vegas will also be spinning a 2 hour dance set. 5 Star quality food will be available. Now who is ready to cruise with some brews? Costumes are optional but we will be giving away prizes and food for the top costumes from a girl, guy, duo, and group. TICKETS $49
NERDS LIKE US / MISSION BREWERY FREE SDCC After-Party
Free? Yeah, we like the sounds of that…here’s ANOTHER beer-centric party. Nerds Like Us has teamed up w/ That Hashtag Show and Wyrd Con – Convention to bring you MISSION: COMIC CON! A FREE San Diego Comic Con after-party for a great cause (JK Rowling’s Lumos)! Dance, drink, and meet fellow geeks!
Featuring:
DJs! (DJ Galactic Ray and Dj Javi of iHeartRadio)
Cosplay Contest and Giveaways!
Raffle with all proceeds going to JK Rowling’s Lumos charity.
AMAZING PRIZES!!!
Geek Fashion Showcase sponsored by TeeFury
Geek Dating Mixer brought to you by Cuddli
And More!!!! All taking place right behind Petco Park at the MSSION BREWERY
Please spread the word!!!
Heroes Brew Fest: Craft Beer Tasting & Comic Cosplay
The awesome power of craft brews and comic-book cosplay join forces at San Diego’s Waterfront Park for a beer-tasting festival unlike any in the known universe. Don a costume and defeat thirst by sampling upwards of 100 core, specialty and seasonal beers from more than 40 breweries. You can also compete in the Caped Crusader Costume Contest, indulge in a variety of specials from food vendors and get your groove on to beats provided by DJ G-Roy and friends. Plus, there’ll be a raffle with proceeds set to benefit some real superheroes, the veterans of the Warrior Foundation. TICKETS HERE.
COOL BLUE COMIC CON – PBR!
Presented by Brick By Brick and Pabst Blue Ribbon
- ASHEN EARTH
- facebook.com/AshenEarth
- VOICES OF RUIN
- facebook.com/voicesofruin
- RATT BLACK facebook.com/rattblackband
$10 ADV & DOS. 7:00PM, 21+ ONLY. TICKETS HERE:
If beer isn’t your thing, not to worry…there are events catering to cocktail-lovers too.
CARRY ON MY WAYWARD COCKTAILS
JOIN US IN AT WAYWARD COCKTAILS AND ROCK OUT WITH YOUR…COCKTAILS OUT!
The Supernatural Wiki, as well as Wattpad are bringing Carry On My Wayward Cocktails, a celebration of all things Supernatural, to San Diego Comic-Con 2016. On Thursday July 21, join us at the Analog Bar at 7:30PM in the Gaslamp for a Bunker Banquet, drinks including purple nurples, and a Hunter’s swag bag full of exclusive custom goodies. BUY TICKETS NOW.
Cocktails, CosPlay & Con!
6 – 9 p.m.
Please come join friends of the Kevin Workman Foundation @ Comickaze Liberty Station to kick-off ComicCon 2016 in style with a “Preview Night” Happy Hour Fundraiser! We will have award-winning Sci-Fi/Fantasy authors doing book signings, amazing silent auction items, great raffle prizes, a DJ, Cosplay Artists, Photo Ops and more, making this a night to remember!
Tickets: $30
Game of Bloggers Meetup, 9 – midnight
Game of Bloggers Season 2 returns to San Diego Comic-Con 2016! Once again, web royalty will gather to tell tales of victory, loss, and glory- at the Dragon’s Den (next to Petco Park) on Preview Night! Will this be the first step of a unifying the realm or the setting for the next Battle of the Bastards? Come find out!
Women in Comics Collective 1st Annual SDCC Cocktails & Comics Meet & Greet, 7:30pm, Monello – 750 West Fir Street
We’re hosting several events during SDCC 2016 including a Cocktail Party Meet & Greet! Seating is limited but feel free to grab a drink at the bar and chill with us! The Women in Comics Collective NYC is an Artistic and Informative Initiative that began in May of 2012. It serves to educate communities about the role and merit of Women working in the Comic Book/Multimedia industries as well as highlight their artistic endeavors.
Drink responsibly….Uber….walk….just don’t end up like these guys…
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