The Con Guy BIG LIST OF COMIC-CON PARTIES and OFFSITES

It’s our annual show about all the offsites and parties at San Diego Comic-Con 2024. And we gotta tell ya — after last year’s tepid party scene because of the actors and writers strikes, this year the parties and offsites are back in a big, BIG way. Fandom. Entertainment Weekly. Hulu. Paramount Plus. XLE Productions. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The Star Trek Energize Lounge. Concerts in the Rady Shell behind the Convention Center… And SO. MUCH. MORE!

FULL LIST OF PARTIES & OFFSITES

For your convenience, here’s our complete list of PARTIES and OFFSITES, divided like this: First, we list the events that are occurring for the entire weekend (Wednesday – Sunday), followed by a list of events and parties that are occurring on specific days, Tuesday – Sunday.

EVENTS OCCURRING FOR THE FULL WEEKEND

Wednesday – Sunday

Paramount+ The Lodge, Happy Does Bar 340 Fifth Ave, 6-10pm
Activations for Star Trek, IF, Ghosts, Ink Master, Criminal Minds: Evolution, and more. Fans can grab a slice of pizza at the Turtle Power Pizza, sip on cocktails from Tulsa King’s Bred2Buck Saloon, create a custom Star Trek T-shirt, and more.

Sonic the Hedgehog Speed Cafe Hosted by Secret Sauce Society
Menu items including the Chaos Spear Fries and the Ultimate Fearless Dog inspired by Shadow’s favorite food, pizza! Wednesday, July 24, 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., invite-only.
Open to the public beginning July 25 from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. PT daily.
910 J Street Space 2

Dungeons and Dragons Store Takeover
Super7 celebrating 50 years of Dungeons & Dragons at the Super7 San Diego store from July 24 to 28 during Comic-Con 2024. Exclusive Super7 x Dungeons & Dragons toys, apparel & accessories, and more. 701 8th Avenue

FX OFFSITE – Hilton Bayfront Lawn
Acclaimed FX series The Bear makes its San Diego Comic-Con debut this year as part of FX’s annual activation #FXSDCC. The “FX Fearless Hellevator” takes fans on a ride through 12 spine-chilling moments from the American Horror Story universe, along with a glimpse into the world of Grotesquerie, the new Ryan Murphy horror series premiering this fall. Pose for photos outside Paddy’s Pub from “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.” What We Do in the Shadows — Vampire Residence gives fans a final chance to visit the Staten Island mansion.

AVA FEST – ABBOTT ELEMENTARY
ABC’s Abbott Elementary is bringing A.V.A. Fest (A Very Abbott Festival) to SDCC to Fifth Avenue Landing, behind the convention center— no badge needed. Enjoy rides and attractions inspired by some of the funniest Abbott Elementary moments, and an hourly live performance from the official Philadelphia Eagles Drumline — and an exclusive festival playlist curated by The Roots legend (and Ava’s former bandmate) Questlove.

Kat Cafe
Check out Coffee and Kitties Comic-Con special. For $27, book a 50-minute slot for food, drink, cat therapy. Time slots are available daily Wednesday-Sunday from 9am PT – 3pm PT. Book now through their reservation system.

Voodoo Ranger Shipwrecked Bar Pirate Ship
All about the pirate ship behind the convention center for a choice of beers, hard tea, water, and more. Cash bar, with 100% benefiting Lanfest, an organization focused on building healthy communities through gaming.

tokidoki x IT’SUGAR
Kawaii brand tokidoki is teaming up with IT’SUGAR in the Gaslamp to bring attendees a special Pop-Up event Wednesday-Sunday. Visit the store at 450 5th Avenue. 

Superhero Tea
The Westgate Hotel is once again hosting a Superhero Tea in their Grand Lobby, 1pm-5pm daily, featuring gourmet tea sandwiches, house-made pastries, signature desserts, premium teas, and cocktails, along with live music from a harpist. Reservations are $59 for adults plus tax, or $35 for children 2-12. Children under the age of two are free. Book a reservation now, 

Cielo Rooftop Lounge
On the 5th floor of 701 Sixth Avenue, it’ll be a non-stop party each day 12pm – 2am. XOSOHO will have a daily arcade themed cosplay party, nightly live DJs, an augmented art Heroes & Villains installation by renowned artist Pako Pablos, “The Geek Round Table” livestream podcast with guests, a Friday night Kiss tribute band “KISSED ALIVE,” National Lampoon Stand Up Comedy and so much more. Standard tickets are free Wednesday and Thursday night, and start at $25 plus fees for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Get tickets now on Eventbrite.

Hulu Animayhem’s Factory at San Diego Comic-Con with Family Guy, The Simpsons, Futurama, Bob’s Burgers, and more.
Fans of all ages can interact with their favorite shows and take home themed memorabilia from popular titles like Solar Opposites, Hit Monkey, Futurama, The Simpsons, and many more. Enjoy immersive activities, such as a theatrical Cutawayland that celebrates Family Guy’s 25th Anniversary, a singing booth from Bob’s Burgers that showcases beloved songs from the series and a life-size replica of the Slurm Factory from Futurama.

Unknown Comics Pop Up Shop
Unknown Comics will be hosting a Pop Up Shop at the Wine Bank, 363 Fifth Avenue Suite #100 (corner of 5th & J) with exclusive signings with X-Men voice actors, talented comic book artists, limited-edition comics and more. Check their Instagram for more information.

SDCC Digital Game Room
San Diego LAN will be hosting the Digital Game Room at San Diego Comic-Con at the Marriott Marquis Pacific Ballroom 18B.

Bards & Cards San Diego Comic-Con Gaming Events
The Gaslamp’s premiere gaming store, Bards & Cards, located at 936 5th Ave, will host several events during San Diego Comic-Con, including Lorcana, Magic and more! Please check each events full page for details.

Petco Interactive Zone

• Allied/Paramount+: Blue from IF Costume Tour Meet and take a photo with Blue from the hilarious and heartwarming film, IF. The hit film is now streaming on Paramount+
• Exploding Kittens: Devilcat Statue A 21 Foot Tall, flaming Devilcat will be on display to awe attendees. The first 250 people will get a free special edition plushie, plus there will be hundred of Exploding Kittens Good VS Evil game giveaways
• Sharpie Creation Station Get your hands on the newest way to unleash your creativity. Sharpie Creative Markers draw on almost anything without bleeding through! Come draw with them and take home free samples to keep the inspiration going.
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Google Play x Marvel Champions Wheel of Champions
The Google Play Wheel of Champions ferris wheel will be next to the Hilton Gaslamp hotel. Play an exclusive game quest to earn a seat on the 80-foot Ferris wheel in gondolas featuring iconic Super Heroes and Villains. Must be a Comic-Con badgeholders. Will receive an exclusive Google Play x Marvel collector’s pin, as well as the chance to win prizes. Thursday – Sunday til 8pm.

Gotham Ice Truck
July 25 through Saturday, July 27, the Gotham Ice Truck will offer free Slush Puppies. The cups will feature a QR code providing a chance to receive an invitation to “The Iceberg Lounge” Experience.

HoYoFair Fan Art Covention
Genshin Impact fans will enjoy the Gallery at Omni San Diego Hotel, 675 L Street (across the street from the Omni Hotel) for the “Teyvat Fashion Show,” which will feature concept art of popular characters from the game, fanart, and swag, including Laser Tote Bags and Special Invitation Cards, on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

Box Lunch Truck
Fans will find the truck at the corner of First St. & J (from 10am-7pm Thursday to Saturday and 11am-4pm on Sunday). BoxLunch grab bag, filled with accessories and surprises from favorite fandoms. On Saturday, July 27 from 10am-7pm, BoxLunch will also be partnering with FiGPiN for a “FiGPiN Day” event, with the chance to get rare artist proof pins and other surprises. BoxLunch will also have a dedicated Trading Station to trade collectibles and products.

Stern Pinball Arcade 2024
Marriott Marquis and Marina. See the latest new machines!

Chuck Jones Gallery Pop-Up Gallery/Meet & Greets
Chuck Jones Gallery pop-up event at their new location, 809 W Harbor Drive in Seaport Village (next to Mike Hess Taphouse) with new exclusive original and limited-edition releases from Chuck Jones artist Ben Olson, The Simpsons artist Stephen Reis, animation artist Dan Bowden, and artist Fabio Napoleoni. Meet & Greets every evening at 6pm. No badge is required to attend.

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes – The Forbidden Zone
Dive into the legacy of the film franchise at the San Diego Wine & Culinary Center (200 W Harbor Drive), where an exhibition featuring costumes, props, comics, and more from the series will be on display. 

IMDboat Sails Back to San Diego Comic-Con 2024
The fan-favorite boat, brought to you by IMDb, is back Thursday-Saturday, docked at Fifth Avenue Landing, directly behind the convention center. The boat will be open to guests from 10am to 4pm on Thursday through Saturday plus several special after-hours events.

Doctor Who x Star Trek Friendship Is Universal Gallery
The two beloved franchises will open up the “Friendship is Universal” celebratory gallery experience at 226 and 230 5th Avenue in the Gaslamp,

Those About to Die Chariot Racing
Peacock is setting the stage for an electrifying experience at the “Circus Maximus”, where attendees can dive into the ancient world of chariot racing. The experience at San Diego Comic-Con will be in NBCUniversal’s usual “home base” at the convention, just outside of Baja Rick’s (formerly Tin Fish), at 170 Sixth Ave.

Reservation spots are still sold out, but there will be a stand-by line on-site. In addition, as the Olympics are happening during San Diego Comic-Con, Peacock will live-stream the Opening Olympics Ceremony on Friday, July 26 on a 20×30 foot digital board. The event begins with a band, clad in Ancient Roman attire, parading through the Gaslamp District while playing Olympic-themed music. They will converge at Peacock’s “Circus Maximus” activation, marking the start of the Opening Ceremony. Stop by to watch from 10:30am-3pm on Friday.

Shaun of the Dead Immersive Pop-Up Experience
In honor of the film’s 20th anniversary, Focus Features is having an immersive offsite at 520 Fifth Ave which will recreate the Winchester Tavern and other iconic settings from the movie, with interactive photo ops, complimentary cans of themed beer courtesy of Beer Zombies (21+, while supplies last), exclusive merch, game demos, giveaways, and more. Reservation slots are open to the public, but walk-ups welcome.

Peanuts “Animated” Pop-Up Shop
A free pop-up shop featuring enormous video walls celebrates Peanuts, from A Charlie Brown Christmas to all classic and original programming available on Apple TV+. There will be a screening area on the patio in front of the pop-up, where viewers can watch select episodes of the new Apple TV+ series, Camp Snoopy. The shop will feature info on Schulz, Mendelson, the late Peanuts animator/director Bill Melendez and the legacy of Vince Guaraldi’s music. Visitors can take advantage of fun photo opps amid such iconic Peanuts animation scenes as The Great Pumpkin Patch; Snoopy in the kitchen for Thanksgiving; and a scene from A Charlie Brown Christmas, and enjoy meet-and-greets with the Snoopy costume character. 200 J. Street.

Bathroom Battlestation
The Finnish mobile gaming company, Supercell, will be in the Parking Lot at the corner of First Ave and Island Ave (450 Second Ave) with a “Bathroom Battlestation,” featuring three fully functioning toilet stalls that will bring the game to life, with 2-in-1 raid and recharge stations. Check out the game with free WiFi, special giveaways, and more.

Adult Swim Pirate Parrrty on the Green,  5th Avenue Landing and Convention Way, 9pm
DJ Laser Set EVERY NIGHT.

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Tuesday July 23

Comickaze Presents Crafting Comics And Beer. Modern Times Beer, 3725 Greenwood Street, 6-9pm, $125. Comics and cold beer with Jock, Becky Cloonan, Tula Lotay, Ariela Kristiana, Greg Lockard, Lee Loughridge, Will Dennis. Two drink tickets, URBN Catering Meal, copies of  Somna Hardcover, Snow Angels TPB, Trick Pony TPB, Adora and the Distance TPB included. They will be signed.

Yesterday’s Pre-Sale Pickup Party, Nuclear Comics, North Park, 3076 University Ave, 7-10pm. The first 200 guests will also receive a free pin.

Gravity Falls Creator Alex Hirsch Book Signing, Mira Mesa Barnes & Noble, 10775 Westview Parkway, 6pm

Nintendo Trivia Night at Swing Social, 527 Fifth Ave, 7pm. Receive 20% off your bill. First place will receive a $50 gift card plus one free hour on SIM, second place will receive a $50 gift card, and third place will receive a $25 gift card.

Rooftop Cinema Club — How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
The Rooftop Cinema Club is hosting a special screening of How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days on the Manchester Grand Hyatt’s 4th floor rooftop, under the stars, on Tuesday, July 23 at 7pm. Tickets are $24.

Rooftop Cinema Club — American Psycho
The Rooftop Cinema Club is hosting a special screening of American Psycho on the Manchester Grand Hyatt’s 4th floor rooftop, under the stars. Tickets start at $19 for an Adirondack Chair, or you can get single popcorn and an Adirondack Chair $23, or a love seat and single popcorn for $26 per person.

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Wednesday July 24

TMNT No. 1 Pizza Party at Now Or Never Comics, 1055 F Street, 2-5pm. Free pizza, a variant raffle, and an exclusive sticker.

IDW TMNT #1 launch signing featuring Jason Aaron and Joëlle Jones. TBA 6:30pm-8:30pm

1st Night Comicon Party Charlies Angels House Music Escapade, Day N Nite, 716 Sixth Avenue, 1/2 Off Drinks. Come join us for a wild night of house music, Charlie’s Angels vibes, and half-off drinks at our 1st Night Comicon Party! First 100 get $1 shots.

SDCC Free Screening of The Burbs, Grand 5, Marriott Marquis, 6pm

SDCC Free Screening of Barbie, Grand 5, Marriott Marquis, 8pm

SDCC Free Screening of Oppenheimer, Grand 5, Marriott Marquis, 10pm

SpongeBob SquarePants Hard Rock Hotel San Diego Takeover, 207 5th Avenue.
Paramount+ and Nickelodeon are taking over Hard Rock Hotel San Diego with activations. The hotel’s Maryjane’s Diner will also celebrate SpongeBob’s anniversary with custom decor and comedic Easter eggs throughout the experience.

Energize Lounge II, 332 J Street, 9am -10.30pm
Official Star Trek licensed brands, connect with fellow Trek fans, themed coffee & caffeinated drinks

Super Hero Twisted Trivia, Draft House Belmont Park,3125 Ocean Front Walk, 6-8pm
Test your knowledge of the Marvel Cinematic Universe at our all-ages free trivia event.

Ready Party One: Legends Of Fantasy, Parq Nightclub, 615 Broadway. $35-$500. 8pm-2am
Ready Party One, XLE’s signature Comic Con kick-off party, which echoes fantasy films Labyrinth, Legend, The Princess Bride, The Lord of the Rings and The Neverending Story. Flashback band The Flux Capacitors, DJ Elliot, Villains VIP Lair with Atomic Blonde, burlesque from Fannie Sinclair, and Photo Op for VIP guests.

Matrix Themed EDM Night, Day N Nite SD, 716 Sixth Ave. Free, 8pm. Matrix-inspired realm at this EDM night.

Yoi Toki Party (18+) House of Blues, 1055 5th Avenue, 9pm $17.50 to $50
Engelwood, Macross 82-99, Vantage, Yoi Toki, Future Funk, a Vaporwave subgenre that uses elements of Funko and Disco combined with Japanese City Pop influences.

Marvel Shadows Cosplayers Meetup, Outside Hall H, 7:30pm, top of the Hilton Parking Garage 8pm. The darker side of comic and MCU characters, alternate costumes, and villains/antiheroes.

Star Trek (2009) with San Diego Symphony, Epstein Family Amphitheater, 9480 Innovation Lane, La Jolla. $30-$120. 7.30pm. The San Diego Symphony is performing the score of Star Trek (2009) live, synchronized with the film.

Super 7 x Dungeons & Dragons Pop-Up Shop, Super7, 701 8th Ave, 7pm-midnight.

Gabe Eltaeb Presents: Comic Con Fan Meetup, Basic 410 10th Ave. 7pm. San Diego meetup hosted by Gabe Eltaeb with Nerdrotic, Stuttering Craig, Alan Ng, Chris Gore, Jericho Green, and 1/4 Black Garrett.

Now or Never Comics Pizza Party
Join Now or Never Comics for a pizza party to celebrate the launch of the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1, A variant raffle, and an exclusive sticker from 2pm-5pm, while supplies last.

NFL Alumni San Diego Caring For Kids presents X-Men ’97 Screening
Join NFL Alumni San Diego Caring for Kids at 5pm at the OWL LOUNGE (420 E Street San Diego, CA 92101) for a special screening of X-Men ’97, with Eric Bauza (the voice of Bugs Bunny and other characters) and Gui Agustini (Roberto in X-Men ’97).Tickets are $12.51 each and available now.

Star Trek (2009) with San Diego Symphony
Join UC San Diego for a screening of Star Trek (2009), with the San Diego Symphony performing the score live, synchronized with the film. The event will take place on Wednesday, July 24 at 7:30pm at the Epstein Family Amphitheatre. Tickets are available now for $30-$120.

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Thursday July 25

Hugglemania VIII, at The Landing Bar at the Manchester Grand Hyatt, 9pm, the unofficial-licensing/comics/retail social hosted by Hot Topic’s Metal Joe Enriquez and Titan Comics/Forbidden Planet TV’s Andrew Sumner.

Ronda Rousey’s Expecting The Unexpected Launch Party with AWA and Kickstarter,Moonshine Flats, 334 7th Ave, Donor Invite Only

Borderlands: Moxxi’s Bar Experience, 207 Bar, Hard Rock Hotel, 207 5th Avenue, until 10pm
DJ Claptrap, Borderlands cocktails curated by Ballantine, film merch to be won.

Priscilla Wilson Soonay & Toratai Meetup, Hilton Bayfront bar, the Odysea, 5pm.
First 70 get an LE 70 Gaslamp Soonay & Toratai pin. On-site raffles, prize giveaways, and more.

The Forbidden Door of Anime, Vin de Syrah, 901 Fifth Avenue, 10pm-2am.
This exclusive 21+ event offers a night of artistic expression, live music, and themed drinks in a respectful environment celebrating some of the more provocative aspects of anime.

• Live music performance by San Diego’s own Future is color featuring @riva.sax
• Live art installation by @rio.sirah , acclaimed artist from @appletv @skinwarsshow
• Themed cocktails and refreshments
• Opportunities for fans to connect and celebrate anime culture
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SDCC Summer Membership Mixer, Cultura, 5010 Shoreham Place, 5-7pm.
Sushi Making Class led by master chef Amanda Ivko, from SDLA. Discover the art of rolling fresh sushi in this fun and interactive cooking class! Mix and mingle on the patio with outdoor games. Additional appetizers and refreshments will be provided. 

Deadpool and Wolverine screening with Kevin Feige, Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Shawn Levy, Hall H, San Diego Comic-Con.

Energize Lounge II, 332 J Street, until 10pm. Official Star Trek licensed brands, connect with fellow Trek fans, themed coffee & caffeinated drinks

The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund annual San Diego Comic-Con Welcome Party at The Westgate Hotel, 8 PM to midnight. Launching Oni Press’ EC Comics revival with Epitaphs from the Abyss #1 in memory of the EC publisher William M. Gaines. Co-sponsors including CGC, Kickstarter, The Nacelle Company, Mutant, and Maestro Media donating limited-edition SDCC collectibles and promotional giveaways for CBLDF Welcome Party gift bags – free to the first 100 attendees who make a donation of $20 or more to benefit the CBLDF at the door. Free for CBLDF members and $20 for the general public at the door.

Her Universe Fashion Show, 6pm. Her Universe, the fandom fashion line by actress Ashley Eckstein, celebrates its 10th anniversary at San Diego Comic-Con with a runway show presented by Mattel at the Manchester Grand Hyatt hotel in the Harbor Ballroom.

Adult Swim Pirate Parrrty on the Green,  5th Avenue Landing and Convention Way, 9pm
DJ Laser Set.

Fandom Party Presented by Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Hard Rock Hotel, 207 5th Ave, 7-11pm. Sponsored by EA. Activations, swag giveaways, great drinks, and live entertainment. Fandom is turning 20 in October and they’re kicking off their birthday festivities with special moments for attendees throughout the night. 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. at FLOAT at the Hard Rock Hotel. Invitation only.

Power Saber Launch Party Hosted by Den of Geek X Goliath
In collaboration with Goliath, the Den of Geek opening night party celebrates the release of the Power Saber… the first ever saber that fully extends and retracts. 6:30pm-9:30pm. Horton Grand Hotel. 311 Island Ave. Invitation only.

Penguin Iceberg Lounge, Bloom Nightclub, Fourth Avenue, 8pm-midnight. Recreation of Gotham’s famed “The Iceberg Lounge.” The immersive experience will feature an “Iceberg Descent”, and navigate through wreckage left by The Ridder at the end of Matt Reeves’ The Batman film. Multi-room experience, complimentary drinks, live DJ sets, and exclusive giveaways.

Hosnian Prom: The Bash, Wicked West, 1735 National Ave. $115, 6-11pm.
Featuring special guests and performances from across the Star Wars fandom. Ticket sales benefit the Starlight Children’s Foundation, with an open bar, catering, and geeky swag!

Single and Mingle Meetup, Day N Nite, 716 Sixth Avenue, 8.30pm-00.30am, RSVP free.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to meet new friends and possibly find your own superhero or sidekick!

Nerd Nite San Diego Comic-Con Special, Kensington Club, 4079 Adams Ave, 6.30-10pm, $10. For this Nerd Nite San Diego Comic Con Special, @nerdnitesd partnered with AAAS IF/THEN® Ambassadors program for a panel talk show with women STEM professionals across a variety of industries who served as high-profile role models for middle school girls. PLUS you’ll get an opportunity to chat live with a couple of Comic-Con presenters.

Anti-Hero After Party,  Parq Nightclub, 615 Broadway St. 8pm-2am, $35
Bring your best anti-hero cosplay for the Anti-Hero After Party. The second night of Parq Nightclub’s Comic-Con festivities, with a Deadpool Dance Off and performances by the band For the Girls.

Bob’s Burgers Trivia. Marriott Marquis and Marina, 333 W Harbor Drive, 8pm.
Hosted by Tinapocalypse and From North to Wharf.

Ken Lashley SDCC Fanfest 2024, Dinner at Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse, 668 Sixth Ave, 7:30pm-10pm. $615, limited to 15 spots. Includes Dinner, 11×14 Full Figure Drawing of Your Choice, 3 Random Signed Prints/Posters. Ledkilla Bag, 3 Random Signed Raw Books from Ken’s Collection, 1 Remarked Book from Ken’s Collection, 5 signatures on books you bring, 1 Raffle Ticket for original page from Wolverine vs Predator.

Hells Fire Club Themed Party at Day N Nite Club – 716 Sixth Avenue, 7pm-1am. Live DJ performing top 40, throw backs, and hip hop and more.

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Friday July 26

Hulu Animayhem—Your Anime Destination Boba Tea Truck
As part of the big Hulu Animayhem celebration, check out this cool Bob Tea Truck!
What: Complimentary Boba Tea
When: 7/26-7/27
Time: 12pm- while supplies last
Location: Seaport Village

IGN SDCC PARTY Presented by Zenless Zone Zero. Invitation only.
7:30PM – 11:30PM. Float at the Hard Rock Hotel. 207 5th Avenue.

The Dragon Prince: Full Season 6 Screening — 7-11pm, Ballroom 20, San Diego Convention Center. This a worldwide #TDPwatchparty with the creators, cast, and crew from the series, along with some surprise live events.

11th Annual POKEBALL! Comic Con Weekend. Rich’s, 1051 University Ave, 9pm-2am.
DJ Ryan Skyy & Moody Rudy. Costume contest at midnight. No cover before 11pm w/ comic-con badge! 21+ with valid ID.

Joe Quesada’s Steakhouse Meat/Meet, 9th street, Invite only.

Borderlands: Moxxi’s Bar Experience. Ballantine’s Scotch whisky, Lionsgate and IGN transform the 207 Bar at the Hard Rock Hotel into the iconic Moxxi’s Bar. Join the “Borderlands” cast at Moxxi’s Bar for exclusive Ballentine’s x Borderlands-inspired cocktails, featuring DJ sets from Claptrap alongside many more surprises.
207 Bar at Hard Rock Hotel. Doors Open at 4PM

Oxford Social Club Art Show & Afterparty, Pendry, 435 Fifth Ave, 7-10pm show, After-Party 10:30pm-2am. Art – Fashion – Comic Show and afterparty with DJ Shift. Special guest artist Ryan Benjamin will be attending.

Haus of Cosplay Drag & Burlesque Extravaganza, Casa Blanca, 836 5th Ave, 7pm.

WhoCon Doctor Who Trivia Night At Shakespeare Pub, 3701 India St, $5 per player, teams capped at 5, 8pm. Hosted by the Sandro Monetti and Professor River Alexandra Song. Extra points for the cleverest team name and more extra points if you show up in Cosplay. First place winners will win full weekend badges to the convention.

Comic-Con Trivia Night at the Lost Abbey Church, 1313 J Street, 7.30pm till late.
Cosplay contest and prizes. Sponsored by Super 7, Now or Never Comics and The Perfect Jean.

Penguin Iceberg Lounge, Bloom Nightclub, Fourth Avenue, 8pm-midnight. Recreation of Gotham’s famed “The Iceberg Lounge.” The immersive experience will feature an “Iceberg Descent” and navigate through wreckage left by The Riddler at the end of Matt Reeves’ The Batman film. Multi-room experience, complimentary drinks, live DJ sets, and exclusive giveaways.

SD Union w/Diselboy, Dominik & Reid Speed (Comic-Con Edition) Spin San Diego 2028 Hancock St, 9pm-2am. United By Bass cordially invites you to another massive installment of SD Union, San Diego’s largest Drum N Bass event.

Adult Swim Pirate Parrrty on the Green, 5th Avenue Landing and Convention Way, 9pm
DJ Laser Set.

San Diego Ghostbusters Cross-Rip Party, Werewolf San Diego, 627 4th Ave, 7pm.
Bring your own flight suits, proton packs, PKEs, traps and Ghostbusters cosplay. Meet at the Emabarcadero at 5:30 pm for group photo, then 7pm at Werewolf for the Crossrip party, which will benefit the charity organization RAINN.org.

False Idol x Geeki Tikis False Idol, 675 W Beech Street., 4:30pm-6:30pm, 7pm-9pm, 9:30pm-11:30pm, $65. Join Geeki Tikis as they take over False Idol in Downtown San Diego! With raffles, food, and drink tickets. Win swag and experience awesome custom cocktails from WhistlePig Whiskey and Plantery Rum.

After Con Weekend Party at Day N Nite, 716 Sixth Avenue, Free til 10pm.

PartyPocalypse Parq Nightclub, 615 Broadway St. 8pm-2am, $35. Fallout, The Last of Us, and Mad Max vibes.

Comic-Con Special: Bloomburrow Sealed Deck Prerelease, Bards & Cards Game Shop. 936 Fifth Ave., 6-10 p.m. Participants will receive a pre-release pack to construct their decks.

Batman (1989) in Concert, Civic Theatre,1100 Third Ave., 8pm. Live symphony performs the score of Batman live, synchronized with the film.

Super7 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pizza Party, 7pm. Join Super7 at the TMNT Mikey’s Pizza pop-up event on Friday, July 26th at 550 14th Street (TNT Pizza ). Exclusive TMNT toys and apparel available only at Mikey’s Pizza.

Mosh Eisley Music Box, 1337 India St. $66.63. 9pm. The Star Wars-inspired emo and punk rock celebration.

Shrek Rave, House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave. $17-$70. 9pm. Whimsical celebration inspired by Shrek films.

San Diego ComicCon Web3 Takeover, Edge Wallet, 1495 Pacific Highway #300, 6pm.
IP3, MythDivision, Payken, and Edge Wallet web3 community takeover event during San Diego Comic Con. Enjoy panels and podcasting sessions featuring industry experts who will discuss trends and innovations in the Web3 space.

Crunchyroll Concert Series.
LiSA – the iconic voice behind Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba’s Opening Theme “Gurenge” – will headline the Crunchyroll Concert Series at 7 PM, (Doors open at 5 PM).
The Rady Shell at Jacob’s Park. 222 Marina Park Way.

SpongeBob 25th Anniversary with Nickelodeon. Nickelodeon and Den of Geek are bringing Bikini Bottom to San Diego to celebrate the Den of Geek x SpongeBob SquarePants special edition magazine and the beloved animated series’ landmark 25th anniversary.  8pm-11pm. Ultimate Skybox at DiamondView Tower. 350 Tenth Ave. Invitation only.

AMCs The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon – The Book of Carol Screening
AMC is hosting a special advanced screening of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon – The Book of Carol at the Rooftop Cinema Club Embarcadero at the Manchester Grand Hyatt. 7pm – 9pm. Follow the Walking Dead Universe for tickets.

Comic Con-Themed Bar Crawl
The Levinson Group is hosting its annual Comic-Con Bar Crawl in downtown San Diego on both Friday, July 26 and Saturday, July 27, starting at 7:30pm nightly. Tickets range from $10 for Early Bird, up to $20 closer to the event. Information, including tickets, on Eventbrite for both the Friday and Saturday events. Cosplay encouraged.

Zenless Zone Zero by IGN
IGN is hosting a party during San Diego Comic-Con, and you’ll have the chance to go! There will be photo ops, live performers, and a bar serving themed drinks. HoYoverse will be the Premier Title Sponsor for the party, and they’ll be celebrating the release of their free-to-play action RPG Zenless Zone Zero, which launched July 4 on PS5, PC, iOS, and Android. 7:30pm-11pm at FLOAT rooftop bar atop the Hard Rock Hotel, and is open to those 21+. Stay tuned to IGN and our social media channels for your chance to attend.

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Saturday July 27

Hulu Animayhem—Your Anime Destination Boba Tea Truck
As part of the big Hulu Animayhem celebration, check out this cool Bob Tea Truck!
What: Complimentary Boba Tea
When: 7/26-7/27
Time: 12pm- while supplies last
Location: Seaport Village

Comic Con-Themed Bar Crawl
The Levinson Group is hosting its annual Comic-Con Bar Crawl in downtown San Diego on both Friday, July 26 and Saturday, July 27, starting at 7:30pm nightly. Tickets range from $10 for Early Bird, up to $20 closer to the event. You can find more information, including tickets, on Eventbrite for both the Friday and Saturday events.

Bad Idea “First Customer Pin” Tiki Party, Bali Hai, 2230 Shelter Island Dr, 7pm till 10pm.
Only for First Customer Pin holders. You will need to bring (and wear) a BAD IDEA First Customer Pin to get in. Food, drinks, swag, comics execs and creators from Bad Idea Comics and everywhere else. RSVP@BadIdeaCorp.com. 

Entertainment Weekly EW Comic-Con Party, TBD. Invite only. FLOAT at the Hard Rock Hotel in San Diego with presenting sponsor Peacock and tunes from DJ Michelle Pesce. 207 5th Avenue. 9:00-11:30 PM. 

Borderlands: Moxxi’s Bar Experience, 207 Bar, Hard Rock Hotel, 207 5th Avenue, until 10pm
DJ Claptrap, Borderlands cocktails curated by Ballantine, film merch.

Comic-Con Yacht Party, Point Loma Sportfishing, 1403 Scott Street 9.30pm-12.30am.
Come aboard the Chere Amie this Comic-Con and enjoy tasty cocktails, a live DJ, open dance floor, and amazing views as we cruise around San Diego Bay. Cosplay and Costumes encouraged.

• Complimentary boarding glass of champagne
• 2 Decks which include a Dance Floor, Bar, and Lounge areas
• Spectacular views of the Downtown Skyline, Coronado Bridge, Convention Center, and the beauty of San Diego Bay..
• DJ spinning Hip Hop / House /Latin Music on the upper deck
• Todays top hits including Hip Hop/Pop music played in speak-easy environment on lower deck
• Fully stocked bar serviced by professional and friendly bartenders (special signature Marvel themed drinks will be available!)
• VIP Bottle/Table services
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The Comic-Con Masquerade: The 50th Anniversary Event! 8.30-11pm, Ballroom 20, San Diego Convention Center.

Heroes & Villain’s Comic Con Party, Rich’s, 1051 University Ave, 9pm-2am. 3rd & Arbor- Main room. QooLee Kid- Front room. Costume contest at midnight. No cover before 11pm w/ comic con badge. 21+ w/ valid ID.

Writers Block Meet Up with Rylend Grant and David Avallone. Hilton Bayfront Hotel bar, 9pm.

Adult Swim Pirate Parrrty on the Green,  5th Avenue Landing and Convention Way, 9pm
DJ Laser Set.

Club Ascension Comic-Con, Kensington Club, 4079 Adams Ave, 9pm-2am, $10, 21+
Gothic/industrial/EBM/Darkwave/Ethereal nightclub, Club Ascension Comic-Con edition with DJs Robin Roth and Kaerie, along with Special Guest Marian from Tijuana, cash-only basis.

Comicon Ice Cube Super Freak Hip Hop Party, Day N Nite, 716 Sixth Avenue, RSVP for free entry. Comicon, Ice Cube, Duper Freak energy, hip hop beats.

Batdance, location TBA, 10pm-2am. V-Nova, OPEN, 0N1 Force, Myth Division, Candy Digital, and NFTCLT for an evening filled with tech, comic and entertainment cosplay, and more, as well as performances by Reyna Roberts and Ylona Garcia, for the 35th anniversary of Batman ’89.

Virtual Cantina Meet Up, Omni Hotel’s Ace Porter Bar, 675 L Street, 8-11pm. Star Wars fan group Virtual Cantina meet up

Sonic Symphony, San Diego Civic Theatre, 8pm. An immersive live concert that celebrates Sonic The Hedgehog with music ranging from classic 8-bit and 16-bit tunes, to rock and EDM songs, performed by a full symphony orchestra.

Digital LA Comic Cocktails, Location TBA, 9-11pm. Meet people from LA entertainment, animation, writers, directors, cosplayers, industry, voice actors, fans and friends. Cash bar for drinks. Special invited guests may appear. Register and we will email you the secret location of the event on the weekend.

One Piece: 25th Anniversary Symphonic Voyage. Crunchyroll and Toei Animation team up to bring fans “The One Piece 25th Anniversary Symphony Voyage” featuring the San Diego Symphony Orchestra. 7 PM
(Doors open at 5 PM). The Rady Shell at Jacob’s Park. 222 Marina Park Way

Justin Harder’s Annual SDCC Poolside Popoff Pop-Up
Join artist/illustrator Justin Harder for some poolside fun at the Marriott Marquis from 11am to 1pm PT where he’ll have some new Deadpool and Wolverine prints plus some original sketches.

Brews & Parks Comic-Con edition
At 12:30pm at Waterfront Park, located near the Maritime Museum, you can join local vendors, breweries, and more. The event will also feature a dog contest for best dressed in a Comic-Con theme. Dogs are also welcome. Tickets are available for:

• General Admission — $18: Includes early admission, but no tastings
• 2 Hour Tasting Ticket — $28: Includes entry from 1:30pm-2:30pm for beer and seltzer tastings
• 3 Hour Tasting Ticket — $38: Includes entry from 12:30-2:30pm for beer and seltzer tastings

Army of Assassins Invasion SDCC 2024
A group of Assassin’s Creed cosplayers and enthusiasts will be meeting at 2pm PT to participate in a scavenger hunt, network, and take photos together. Meet at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, 333 W Harbor Dr, San Diego. This is a free event, open to all, no badge required. Please follow their Facebook Event for more details as the event approaches.

Wynonna Earp Fan Meetup
Join the Wynonna Earp Fan Meetup at 3:30pm PT at the Embarcadero Marina Park South. No badges are required. Be sure to follow the Earper Fan MeetUp Twitter account for more.

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Sunday July 28.

The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog Presents: The 2024 UBlog Eras Party, GARAGE Kitchen + Bar, 655 4th Avenue, 6-9pm, $45/VIP $80. Friendship bracelets, trivia contests, win donated prizes, one drink ticket, keychain, sticker sheet, tour poster, VIP attendees will also receive an event-exclusive t-shirt, a Gary pin, and a VIP event badge.

Comic-Con Museum. Julien’s Auctions and TCM are heading to San Diego Comic-Con for a special Spotlight Series: Harry Potter & Other Heroes exhibit and auction, which will feature movie props, wardrobe, and production materials from iconic pop culture films, including Harry Potter, the Batman franchise, Superman, Marvel Studios films, X-2: X-Men United, Looney Tunes, and more.