Comic-Con:  No Badge? No  Prob!

Wave Icon

Don’t have a badge? Not to worry! We’re  here to share with you alternative events for the week. Comic-Con down to the  biggest convention  for comic book fanatics out there!

AMC Deadquarters

Photo Courtesy of SDCC Unofficial Blog

Die-hard fan of The Walking Dead and Fear the Walking Dead? AMC is  bringing  the official fan  zone headquarters to Comic-Con! Head over to the Hilton Gaslamp Hotel to test your swing at the Negan Batting Cages for a chance to meet cast members, and so much more.

Click to view the hours

July 20-22, 2017 – 11AM-6PM

July 23, 2017 – 11AM-4PM 

Free

Kong: Skull Island Activation

Photo Courtesy of Screenrant

Get a firsthand experience to the  primoradial  wonders of Kong: Skull Island brought to you by  Warner  Bros. Home Entertainment and Legendary. You will visit a Monarch Containment Zone, which is the home to 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. You might just run into the mighty Kong himself! Are you ready to see the  Monster Verse come to life?

Free

Blade Runner 2049 Experience

Photo Courtesy of Blade Runner Movie

This is an experience you won’t want to miss! The activation will include the movie’s unique sights, sounds and atmosphere of Los Angeles, circa 2049. Guests will enter through a gallery of art from the Blade Runner 2049 and even see vehicles and costumes. An Oculus VR experience will immerse you in the world of the film. In addition, fans will be lucky enough to get an exclusive sneak peak of the limited-edition Johnnie Walker Black Label The Director’s Cut bottle, which is inspired by the original, elusive prop from the first film. For those over 21, you will have the chance to enjoy a Johnnie Walker whisky tasting experience.

Click to view the hours

July 20  &  21, 2017 –10AM-7PM

July 22, 2017 – 9AM-7PM

July 23, 2017 – 10AM-6PM

Free

The Netflix Experience

Photo Courtesy of Google Chrome

A lot of people dream about visiting  the Upside Down with Stranger  Things, immersive themselves into the world of the new film Bright, and diving into the streets of New York City with the Defenders. The  Hilton Gaslamp Hotel is making your dreams come true with this experience. This one-of-a-kind experience brings to you sneak peaks to upcoming original films and series. Not to mention exclusive giveaways!

Click to view the hours

July 20-21, 2017 – 11AM-8PM

July 23, 2017 – 11AM-3PM

Free

Game of Thrones: The Musical!

Photo Courtesy of Game of Thrones: The Musical!

The stage is set for a musical adaptation of Game of Thrones  from the creators of Lost: The Musical and the critically acclaimed Once Upon a Time: The Rock Opera.  The Tenth Avenue Arts Center will be presenting eight  performances of the  unauthorized parody show. The musical’s 12 original songs will have you on your feet dancing along.  A showstopper is coming!

5% of ticket sales support the Wayne Foundation.

For more information and showtimes, visit the official website.

Purchase tickets

Comic-Con Club Crawl

Costumes encouraged!  Nasstive  Entertainment,  purveyors of San Diego Club Crawls year-round, is putting on a one-of-a-kind Comic-Con themed crawl!  Meet at  Analog Bar  and visit the best clubs around downtown in your best costumes.

Purchase Tickets

Click to view the hours
July 21 & 22, 2017 – 9:30PM-2AM

Underground Lightsaber Fighters Tournament

Photo Courtesy of The Verge

A special battle is coming to a city near you! Join the Underground Lightsaber Fighters in Balboa Park (at the mountain fountain) for their tournament. You can watch the fighters  battle it out, or even sign up to participate!  The ULF is San Diego’s largest monthly lightsaber gathering and  is the perfect  place for the whole family and all Star Wars fans.

Click to view the hours
July 22, 2017 – 8PM-11PM

Activities