With all the panel cancellations, the writers and actor strikes, and so much more, this year’s Con is going to feel a bit different. But one thing is still happening—big parties and off-sites. Here’s the HOT LIST of parties and off-sites at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con 2023!
ALL DAYS OF COMIC-CON UNLESS NOTED
Sonic the Hedgehog Restaurant Pop-Up
Comic-Con Museum – Multiple Events
The Cat Café (online bookings full; must call (619) 786-2289.
“Cluckin’ Bell” pop-up restaurant in the Gaslamp
Malibu Dream Experience, presented by XLE Productions (Wed-Fri only)
Superhero Tea at Westgate Hotel (1-3:30 p.m.)
Dragon Ball at the Marriott Marquis
Paramount+ Lodge (tickets sold out, standby line)
Super7 “Cobra Global Operations Center Pop-Up Shop” at their Gaslamp location (701 8th Ave)
Hero Within will be hosting Energize Lounge across from Convention Center
Adult Swim Festival on the Green (Thur-Sat)
Camp Snoopy and “Beagle Scouts” pop-up. 200 J. Street, Suite 105
Voodoo Ranger Pirate Ship
The Petco Interactive Zone, featuring Dazed and Confused 30th Anniversary
FX at Comic-Con, #FXSDCC
Casa Mexico is returning to the Seaport Village
AMC’s “The Street of Immortality”, based on Interview with the Vampire (tickets gone; standby only)
The VAULT: A Hasbro Pulse Store at the Sparks Gallery (530 Sixth Ave)
Jay and Silent Bob in full costume VIP Photo Op. $200.
EXHIBIT: Welcome to the Ito-Verse: Junji Ito. Marriott Marquis, Torrey Pines Rooms 1-2.
TUESDAY, July 18
PlayGG Event by Solana Foundation (starts at 9:30 a.m.)
Patrick Ballesteros pop-up event at James Coffee Co. (3:30 – 6 p.m.)
Cartoon Network Trivia at the Liberty Public Market Main Patio (6-8pm)
Top Gun: Maverick on the Manchester Grand Hyatt’s 4th floor rooftop
WEDNESDAY, July 19
PlayGG Event by Solana Foundation (starts at 9:30 a.m.)
MacabreDaily will be hosting a “Brew Ha Ha” at Whiskey Girl (2:30-5:30 p.m.)
Artist Annex at Bar Basic, 410 Tenth Ave, (6-9 p.m.)
Ready Party One, XLE’s annual Preview Night kickoff party. 8pm PT.
SPICE PUNK x Den Of Geek, Horton Grand Hotel Couryard, 311 Island Ave, 7-10p
Comic-Con Pre Party – Flicker @ Flicks, 1017 University Ave, 9pm-2am, Free
THURSDAY, July 20
False Idol is hosting Geeki Tikis and pouring a specialty drink
Haunted Mansion Early Screening by D23, Disney Fan Club
The Magic of Middle Earth, hosted by TheOneRing.net and Weta workshop
Fandom Party (closed), FLOAT at the Hard Rock
Comic Book Legal Defense Fund Party sponsored by Oni Press, Westgate Hotel’s Terrace Under the Stars, from 8pm-12pm
Nostalgia Nightclub at Parq Nightclub… 90s night! XLE Productions. Party with the Power Rangers!
Lanford Lunchbox pop-up. 30th Anniversary of Rosanne.
#SavedDaredevil Fandom Without Fear Meetup – SDCC 2023, Basic Bar/Pizza 410 10th Ave, 6-8pm. $10
False Idol x Geeki Tiki x Canerock Rum Event, False Idol 675 West Beech Street
FRIDAY, July 21
Jurassic Park 30th Anniversary
Comic-Con Pub Crawl in downtown San Diego
Devotion Screening on the USS Midway Museum (sold out)
Lanford Lunchbox pop-up. 30th Anniversary of Rosanne.
Digital LA for their annual Comic Cocktails, 7-10 p.m.
Neopets Era Party. General admission tickets can be picked up at Booth #1129.
X-Reads Podcast for a Geek Out! Gathering on Friday, July 21. 8 p.m. at Coin-Op Gaslamp.
Bad Idea is once again hosting their Tiki Party at Bali Hai RSVPBADIDEA@gmail.com
SATURDAY, July 22
Jurassic Park 30th Anniversary
Comic-Con Pub Crawl in downtown San Diego
Jimmy Eat World and Manchester Orchestra at Petco Park
SDxHarajuku X Comic Con Harajuku Fashion Walk, 1-4 p.m.
Paranormal romance author Cynthia Diamond’s 2023 SDCC Seek and Swag
BLAH BLAH BLAH with Katee Sackhoff. 4 p.m.
Star Wars 501st Annual Party “Mandalore Vice.” San Diego Central Library, 7-11pm, $65, open bar for vodka, beer, wine, and cider. Paypaling (Friends & Family) to chelseamazur@gmail.com
Comic-Con Yacht Party. 10 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.
