COMIC-CON 2016 GUIDE


Official Comic-Con Site

My Comic-Con Survival Guide (from 2010)

Unofficial Comic-Con Blog

All Party & Event Grid by Tracking Board

Speed-Force Con Tips

Comic-Con Prep by i09

Gaslamp.org General Maps, Restaurants & Bars

Tracking Board Complete TV Panel Guide 2016


Comic-Con Multi-Day Events:

7/20-7/23 Conan @ Spreckels 3:30pm

7/20-7/24 Gam3rCon 2016 @ New School of Architecture & Media Design (6-10pm)

7/21-7/24 NerdHQ @ New Children's Museum (Th/Sat 9am-2am, Fri 9am-6pm, Sun 9am-4pm)

7/21-7/24 Nerdist and Geek & Sundry Camp Conival @ Petco Park (Free, Open to the Public, Th/F 11am-5pm, Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 11am-4pm)

7/21-7/23 Hall of (Impractical) Jokers @ Dick's Last Resort (12pm-10pm daily, Free, Open to the Public)

7/21-7/24 Star Trek: 50 Artists, 50 Years @ Michael J. Wolf Fine Arts, 363 5th Avenue

7/21-7/24 Adult Swim on The Green feat. Carnival Midway, Mr. Pickles photo booth, The Meatwad Full Dome, “Six Minutes Of Your Life That You’ll Never Get Back”, Oversized Prizeball Machine @ Convention Way & 5th Ave Pier, Behind The Convention Center (18+, 11am-6pm)

7/21-7/24 Fear The Walking Dead Abigail Yacht @ 5th Avenue Ferry Landing (Free, 13+, 9am-9pm)

7/21-7/24 FXhibition featuring activations and installations of shows Archer, American Horror Story, The Strain, It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia, and Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll @ Hilton Bayfront Park (Free, Open to the Public, Th 11am-6pm, Fri/Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-4pm)

7/21-7/24 FOX Experience featuring activations and installations from Son of Zorn, climb a giant rock wall, dive into a huge stunt bag, Rocky Horror Picture Show VR @ Hilton Bayfront Park (Free, Open to the Public, Th 11am-6pm, Fri/Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-4pm)

7/21-7/24 Neil deGrasse Tyson Presents Space Odyssey @ Hilton Gaslamp (Th 4-7pm, Th-Sa 9am-7pm, Su 9am-4pm)

7/21-7/24 Warner Bros. Batman v Superman Experience @ MLK Promenade (Th 4-7pm, Th-Sa 9am-7pm, Su 9am-4pm)

7/21-7/24 Entertainment Weekly’s Con-X @ Embarcadero Marina Park North (Th-Sa 10am-10:30pm, Su 10:30am-3pm)

7/21-7/23 Amazon Activation Village @ MLK Jr. Promenade (Th/F 9am-7pm, Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 9am-5pm)

7/21-7/23 South Park 20 Experience @ MLK Jr. Promenade (9am-8pm Daily)

7/21-7/23 Nintendo Gaming Lounge @ Marriott Marquis (10am-7pm)

7/21-7/23 Gotham City Films Heroes Haven Lounge @ Cat Eye Club (270 7th Avenue. Open to the Public. 11am-5pm & 7pm-Close)

7/21-7/24 Suicide Squad Belle Reve @ Hard Rock Hotel (10am-7pm)

7/22-7/24 Incredible JoJo's Ol' Fashion Jam-Packed Jamboree @ Coronado Ferry Landing (4-8pm)


Wednesday, July 20, 2016:
  • Enchantment Under The SDCC @ Analog Bar (7-11pm)
  • ALIENS Screening @ The Balboa Theatre (7-9pm)
  • Doug Loves Movies Podcast @ American Comedy Co (8pm)
  • Hop-Con 4.0 The w00tstout Fesival @ Stone Brewing World Bistro and Gardens at Liberty Station (8-11pm)
  • Game of Bloggers @ Dragon's Den (Free. 9pm-12am)

Thursday, July 21, 2016:
  • WIRED LOUNGE/PARTY @ Omni Hotel (11am-7pm, Invite/RSVP Only)
  • Funny Or Die Party with Honus Honus @ Quartyard
  • Carry On My Wayward Cocktails @ Analog
  • MTV Fandom Fest & Fandom Awards feat. Kent Jones, Pierce the Veil and Krewella @ Petco Park (6:30pm, Awards Taping at 8pm)
  • Nerd Nite Presented by NatGeo: A Galactic Adventure to Mars @ Hotel Solamar Rooftop (7-11pm Free/Sold Out)
  • Adult Swim Nighttime on the Green: Toonami Pre-Flight @ Convention Way & 5th Ave Pier, Behind The Convention Center (Free, 18+, 8-10PM, RSVP)
  • Her Universe Fashion Show @ The Hyatt
  • Fleet Night of Science: Comic-Con After Party @ Reuben H Fleet Science Center (6:30-9:30pm)
  • Hall of (Impractical) Jokers live Q&A & Karaoke Party @ Dick's Last Resort (6:30pm, Free, Open to the Public)
  • MAC Star Trek Makeup @ MAC Gaslamp (11am-8pm)
  • Final Fantasy Gathering 2016 CosPlay Meetup @ Convention Center (stairs in the back) 2:30-3:30pm
  • BOOM! Studios Drink Up @ Odysea Bar, Hilton Bayfront (9pm-12am)
  • Carry On My Wayward Cocktails @ Analog (7:30pm-12am)
  • w00tstock 8.0 @ Balboa Theatre (7-11pm)
  • FatMan on Batman with Kevin Smith & Marc Bernardin @ American Comedy Co
  • Slayer @ HoB
  • Weird Al @ OAT
  • Final Fantasy Live @ Symphony Hall
  • Jay & Silent Bob Get Old @ American Comedy Co (10pm)
  • Munky King Party @ Bar Basic (9pm)
  • Rave Of Thrones with Kristian Nairn (Hodor) @ Omnia (9pm)
  • ScreenJunkies Central Party @ Moonshine Flats (9pm)

Friday, July 22, 2016:
  • Space Command (World Premiere of the first 5 minutes) @ Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Public Library (12pm-1pm)
  • Comedy Bang! Bang! Live @ The Irenic
  • Adult Swim Nighttime on the Green/Adult Swim Presents: Things You’ve Never Seen @ Convention Way & 5th Ave Pier, Behind The Convention Center (Free, 18+, 8-10PM, RSVP)
  • That’s Normal Happy Hour @ Hotel Palomar (5:30-7pm)
  • Sonic The Hedgehog 25 Year Anniversary Party @ HoB (6-10pm)
  • AT&T x MTV Fandom Awards Virtual Reality Lounge @ the Blush Ice Bar (6-9pm)
  • The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail @ American Comedy Co (8pm)
  • Funko Fun Days @ The Hyatt (8-10pm)
  • Ghostbusters Mass Hysteria Fan Party @ Werewolf Bar (6-10pm)
  • Chris Hardwick: ID10T Tour @ Balboa Theatre (7-9pm)
  • MISSION: COMICON Party @ Mission Brewery (7pm)
  • Blink 182, A Day To Remember, The All-American Rejects @ Viejas Arena, SDSU
  • San Diego Brews Cruise @ Hornblower Adventure (6:30-10pm)'
  • Pokemon GO Pub Crawl @ Omni Hotel (8:30pm)
  • Cute, Cute Kawaii! After Party @ Japanese Friendship Garden, Balboa Park (7-11pm)
  • Baker Street Babes present SherlockeDCC @ San Diego Public Library (7:30pm-10:30pm)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses – Master Quest @ Symphony Hall 
  • Suicide Girls Blackheart Burlesque @ Brick By Brick
  • Harmontown Live with Dan Harmon & Jeff Davis @ Balboa Theatre

Saturday, July 23, 2016:
  • Impractical Jokers Block Party @ The Park at Petco Park (3:00-8:30)
  • Adult Swim Nighttime on the Green: Rick and Morty @ Convention Way & 5th Ave Pier, Behind The Convention Center (Free, 18+, 8-10PM, RSVP)
  • Earper Meetup @ Embarcadero Marina Park South (5:30pm)
  • The Aquabats, Nerf Herder @ HoB
  • VICELAND Party feat Anamanaguchi, Yung Jake, DJ Doggpound, Franki Chan, and Dem Ham Boys @ House of Blues (Free, 18+)
  • Heroes Brew Craft Beer Fest @ Waterfront Park (3:30-6:30pm)
  • Heroes vs Villains Art Exhibition @ La Bodega (5-9pm)
  • Nerdist Podcast Live! @ Balboa Theatre (7pm & 10pm)
  • The Final Girls & The Future of the Midnight Movie @ The Grand Horton Theatre (5:30-6:30)
  • The Final Girls Midnight Screening @ Ken Cinema (Midnight)
  • Once Upon a Time: The Rock Opera Screening and Cast Singalong @ 10th Avenue Theater (7pm-12am)
  • The Underground Lightsaber Fighters Battle @ The Fountain, Balboa Park
  • Suicide Girls Blackheart Burlesque @ Brick By Brick
  • Hollywood Babble On @ American Comedy Co
  • Nuke the Fridge’s Comic Con 2016 After Party @ Bassmnt (9pm)
CosPlay Photo Shoots:
  • Marvel Photo Shoot @ Convention Center (10am-11am)
  • Harleypalooza Photo Shoot @ Convention Center (11am)
  • 8th Annual Starburner Awards & Steampunk Meet-Up @ Convention Center (North Stairs Behind Mezzanine) (12pm)
  • Game of Thrones Photo Shoot @ Convention Ceneter (3-4pm)

Sunday, July 24, 2016:
  • The 2016 Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D./Agent Carter/Most Wanted Fan Party, Wrap Party hosted by S.H.I.E.L.D. TV and Agent Carter News @ Henry's Pub (5-8pm)
  • Sailor Moon Cosplay Meetup @ Planters outside Hall H, Convention Center (5:30-6:30pm)
  • CLUB WORKS 003 @ Kava Lounge (8pm)






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