It’s time for comic books and movies and geek stuff… and parties!
SDCC is back in person this year, and with it is a bunch of events to fill up your evenings. Hopefully safely! Stay safe. (Take COVID precautions seriously!)
Anyhoo, for SDCC 2022 we didn’t know what to expect from extracurricular events, but there definitely seems to be interest in putting a list together — so here we are!
First and foremost, visit our FACEBOOK GROUP. Friends have been posting events as they find out about them, and it’s been pretty quick! And join the SDCC parties Discord (run by us at SideQuesting)! meet other folks, and see the info as it goes up live! And special thanks to the Unofficial SDCC Blog for a lot of breaking info on the show!
If you have a party to share, post it in the comments below, use our Contact Form or shoot me a tweet @DaliDimovski! :)
The list is here, we’re adding to it fast and furious and hobbs and shaw. Come back often to see all of the additions and updates. We’re testing out a simpler spreadsheet style format this year, so let us know in the comments if this works better than in the past.
Enjoy!
We are *NOT* affiliated with SDCC. We just like to party.
| Event | Time | Location | Information | Ticketing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUESDAY | JULY 19 | ||||
| Comic-Con Comedy Kick-Off | 8PM | American Comedy Co (in the Gaslamp) 818 6th Avenue San Diego | INFO | Hosted by the person who loves Comic Con more than anyone else in the world, Nathan Donovan!!! FREE DRINK WITH 2022 COMIC CON BADGE! | $5 Happy Hour All Night | |
| WEDNESDAY | JULY 20 | ||||
| Night at the Comic-Con Museum | 6:30PM | 2131 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA | Join us for an amazing night celebrating the induction of your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man into the Comic-Con Museum Character Hall Of Fame! | $250-$2500 | |
| Ready Party One: Love and Thunder, SDCC Kick Off Party! | 8PM-2AM | Parq Nightclub 615 Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 | Get ready to ragnaROCK at the iconic SDCC Kick-off event, back for its third year. | $35-$275 Eventbrite | |
| Super Heroes and Villains Themed Party | 9PM-1:30AM | TORO Night Club 672 Fifth Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 | Join us as we welcome all Comic Con guests! Both dance floors open with all your favorite sounds! | Free | |
| THURSDAY | JULY 21 | ||||
| "Shhhhhhhhhhhhh! A BNNY RBBT Experience" | TOP SECRET | TOP SECRET | You can expect the unexpected. Sights unseen. Sounds unheard. Experiences unexplored. You will get an email the morning of the event. | $40 | |
| Voodoo Ranger Pirate Ship | 11AM-5PM | Maritime Museum of San Diego At Star of India Wharf 1492 North Harbor Drive | All beer proceeds benefit Stack Up. Travel from the Maritime museum to behind the convention center on this pirate ship! | First come first serve, 60 people at a time | |
| Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Tavern Experience | 12PM-10PM | Located at the Gaslamp District on the corner of 6th Avenue and Island Avenue | A 20-minute immersive experience featuring Dungeons & Dragons characters, alcoholic and non-alcoholic "Dragon's Brew" and custom artwork by Boss Logic | Free | |
| 5th Annual Afrofuturism Lounge | 2PM-10PM | Quartyard 1301 Market Street San Diego, CA 92101 | Black Comic Creators, Artists, Writers, Designers, and Innovators Collide! Educational, entertaining, and informative space for creatives. | $0-$20 | |
| Arcade1Up San Diego Comic Con Happy Hour | 6PM | Rouleur Brewing Company 2899 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104 | Join us for happy hour during San Diego Comic Con! Hang out with our team, have some beers, play free arcade games and enter to win some free stuff! | Free! | |
| #SavedDaredevil Fandom Without Fear Meetup | 6PM-8PM | Basic Bar/Pizza 410 10th Ave San Diego, CA 92101 | Team #SavedDaredevil is thrilled to be BACK at San Diego Comic-Con hosting another #FandomWithoutFear meetup for Daredevil fans this year! | Free | |
| Chuck Jones Gallery Comic-Con Pop Up | 6PM-9PM | 530 Sixth Avenue | Virtual experiences and animation/comic artwork | Gallery info | |
| Cosplay and Caricatures | 6:30PM-8:30PM | Encinitas Community and Senior Center 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive Encinitas, CA 92024 | This mixer will include an icebreaker, superhero treats and caricatures of all who attend. Costumes welcome! | $0-$40 | |
| Attack of the Doc! Secret Early Test Screening | 7PM | Landmark Cinemas 3965 Fifth Avenue San Diego, CA 92103 | Be the first to watch Chris Gore's documentary "Attack of the Doc" about the behind the scenes of G4 and Attack of the Show. | Free | |
| Ken Lashley SDCC Fanfest 2022 | 7PM-9PM | Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse 668 Sixth Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 | Looking to get a commission from the LEDKILLA at SDCC? Here's your chance. Have dinner with Ken Lashley to kick-off SDCC 2022! | $500 Eventbrite | |
| CosPlay Bowl | 7PM-11PM | Tavern+Bowl East Village 930 Market Street | Comic-Con weekend's best bowling event...featuring the first Silent Bowl CosPlay competition | $20-$35 | |
| Pac-Man Celebration | 7PM-11PM | Comic-Con Museum 2131 Pan American Plaza | Come be part of the PAC-FAM and enjoy PAC-MAN WORLD Re-PAC game stations, PAC-MAN themed cocktails and food, exclusive photo ops with PAC-MAN, live DJ, giveaways and more! | Free | |
| w00t X: Celebrating 10 Years of w00tstout | 7PM-11PM | Stone Brewing Tap Room - Kettner 1202 Kettner Boulevard #suite 101 | To mark a decade of w00tstout, we’re throwing an epic yet intimate affair, with label artist Jim Calafiore! | $85 | |
| Fandom Party | 7PM-11PM | Float at the Hard Rock Hotel, 207 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 | Fandom is back in San Diego for Comic-Con to host one of the most sought-after events, partnering with premium streaming service Paramount+ and the graphic novel and collectibles publisher Z2 Comics. | Ticket Info | |
| Comic Con Theme Party at American Junkie | 7PM-2AM | American Junkie 628 Fifth Avenue | Comic Con Thursday Night Theme with NO COVER all Night or Guest List | Free! | |
| Cosplay Karaoke | 8PM | 701 6th Avenue San Diego | Win for Costume contests, enjoy your night singing, or just have a great time with friends! | For table reservations call: 619.905.7349 | |
| Fatman Beyond @ Mooby's San Diego | 8PM | Tin Roof 401 G Street San Diego, CA 92101 | Kevin Smith and Marc Bernardin are bringing you all the pop culture news that's fit to print on the verge of San Diego Comic Con! | $30 Eventbrite | |
| "An Evening With Shatner" Rooftop Afterparty | 8PM-10PM | THEATRE BOX SAN DIEGO 701 FIFTH AVE. SAN DIEGO, CA 92101 | Join legendary actor William Shatner as Legion M celebrates his iconic career. | $140-$240 | |
| CBLDF Comic-Con Welcome Party | 8PM-12AM | Westgate Hotel Terrace Under the Stars 1055 2nd Ave | The welcome party brings together all corners of the comics community, including retailers, publishers, creators, educators, and fans. | Free for Members/Donation if not | |
| Comic Con Radio's AFTERtheCON | 8PM-2AM | Bang Bang San Diego 526 Market Street | Info | Music, Guests, and more. Join us for a celebration of Stan Lee’s POW! Entertainment. | 21+ Yrs Old | |
| Club 90s Presents Stranger Things Night | 8:30PM | House of Blues San Diego | Stranger Things themed show. 18 AND OVER WELCOME WITH VALID ID. | $18-$35 | |
| Attack of the Doc! After Movie Meetup | 9PM | U-31 Bar 3112 University Avenue San Diego, CA 92104 | Come hangout with Chris Gore and Gary Buechler from Nerdrotic after the test screening of "Attack of the Doc" | Free | |
| FUKDWORLD Comic-Con Video Premiere | 9PM | The Chee Chee Club 929 Broadway, San Diego, 92101 | Meet the creators, cast, and crew from San Diego's own FUKDWORLD Studios at the Video Premiere and Comic-Con After Party. | Free | |
| Major Lazer Soundsystem at Comic-Con | 9:30PM | Bloom Nightclub 919 Fourth Ave Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92101 | Major Lazer and a superhero themed costume party! | $50-$80 | |
| Lumpia with a Vengeance | 10PM-close | Gaslamp Lumpia Factory 423 F St, San Diego, CA 92101 | Mingle with the people behind the film, grab food and drinks, and more! | Free | |
| FRIDAY | JULY 22 | ||||
| Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Tavern Experience | 10AM-8PM | Located at the Gaslamp District on the corner of 6th Avenue and Island Avenue | A 20-minute immersive experience featuring Dungeons & Dragons characters, alcoholic and non-alcoholic "Dragon's Brew" and custom artwork by Boss Logic | Free | |
| Voodoo Ranger Pirate Ship | 11AM-5PM | Maritime Museum of San Diego At Star of India Wharf 1492 North Harbor Drive | All beer proceeds benefit Stack Up. Travel from the Maritime museum to behind the convention center on this pirate ship! | First come first serve, 60 people at a time | |
| 5th Annual Afrofuturism Lounge | 2PM-10PM | Quartyard 1301 Market Street San Diego, CA 92101 | Black Comic Creators, Artists, Writers, Designers, and Innovators Collide! Educational, entertaining, and informative space for creatives. | $0-$20 | |
| Chuck Jones Gallery Comic-Con Pop Up | 4PM-9PM | 530 Sixth Avenue | Virtual experiences and animation/comic artwork | Gallery info | |
| 4th Annual Comic Con Pub Crawl | 4PM-11PM | Taste and Thirst 715 Fourth Ave San Diego, CA 92101 | Calling all Zombies, Super Heroes, Anime Characters and the like. Join us as we parade thru the Gaslamp strutting our costumes enjoying laughs and drinks with our friends in a fun atmosphere. | $10-$17 | |
| SDCC Middle-earth Moot | 5PM-8PM | In the Gaslamp Quarter - venue details will be sent to attendees | TheOneRing.net is delighted to invite you to join them and Prime Video in a very special anticipatory celebration of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power! | Free! | |
| The WeAudition ONES TO WATCH VIP Talent Party | 5PM-8PM | WestBrew 701 Island Avenue | Join top film & TV talent for a red carpet party, hosted drinks & bites, & book signing by Erica Barry (Don't Wait, Create) | $100 | |
| Top of the Bay Heroes Vs Villains | 5:30PM-10PM | Porto Vista Hotel 1835 Columbia Street 5th Floor | San Diego's Hottest LGBTQ+ Happy Hour with a Spin! Dress up in your favorite Hero or Villain! | Free | |
| Comic Con | The UpsideDown-load | 6PM-11PM | Ultimate Skybox at DiamondView Tower 350 Tenth Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 | Be the first to step into The UpsideDown-load, a digital and darkened world that has taken over Gaslamp San Diego | $140-$2500 | |
| Jay and Silent Bob Get Old @ Mooby's San Diego | 7PM | Tin Roof 401 G Street San Diego, CA 92101 | Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes sit down in the wake of San Diego Comic-Con to talk about fun stuff for fans to look forward to. | $30 Eventbrite | |
| Star Wars: Card Trader by Topps Meet & Greet! | 7PM-8:30PM | Odysea Lounge Hilton San Diego Bayfront 1 Park Boulevard San Diego, CA 92101 | The Star Wars: Card Trader crew is hosting a meet-and-greet at San Diego Comic-Con! | Free | |
| Paper Girls Screening | 7PM | Rooftop Cinema Club Embarcadero (Inside the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego) 1 Market Pl, San Diego | Be one of the first to catch the new show in this exclusive screening! | RSVP | |
| CRUNCHYROLL-HIME DANCE PARTY WITH DJ JUN INAGAWA WITH ATARASHII GAKKO! | 7PM-9:30PM | The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park | A high-impact performance with anime inspired elements and dance crew! | Free for SDCC badge holders | |
| D23 Derezzed – A TRON 40th Dance Party | 7PM-11PM | House of Blues – Music Hall, San Diego, CA | We invite users of all levels to celebrate 40 years of Tron at an epic dance party with D23: The Official Disney Fan Club. | $45-$65 D23 Members Only | |
| IGN presents The Callisto Protocol SDCC 2022 Party | 7:30PM | Hard Rock | IGN presents a party themed on the upcoming game! | Contact Organizer for RSVP | |
| The Walking Dead Fan Celebration at SDCC 2022 | 7:30PM-11:30PM | Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter 401 K Street San Diego, CA 92101 | Join us for an immersive experience, honoring the series that changed television. | Free (Must Register) | |
| IMDboat Hosts A24’s “Bodies Bodies Bodies” Cast Party | 7:30PM-11:30PM | IMDboat, 600 Convention Way | IMDb will host an event celebrating the cast and filmmakers of A24’s “Bodies Bodies Bodies” onboard the IMDboat. | Invitation Only | |
| #FXSDCC Screenings - Little Demon & What We Do in the Shadows by FX | 8PM-10PM | Bayfront Park 1 Park Blvd. | Experience one night of hilarious fright. Visit the Little Demon Den for an exclusive screening of the series opener followed by the latest episode of What We Do in the Shadows on Friday, July 22nd. | Free! | |
| Comic Con Themed Bar Crawl - Friday Night | 8PM-2AM | American Junkie 628 Fifth Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 | A bar crawl for our Comic Con fans. | $15-$35 | |
| Comic Con Radio's AFTERtheCON | 8PM-2AM | Bang Bang San Diego 526 Market Street | Info | Music, Guests, and more. Join us for a celebration of Stan Lee’s POW! Entertainment. | 21+ Yrs Old | |
| SDCC BURTON BASH: A Party For The Recently Deceased | 8PM-2AM | Sugar Factory American - San Diego 701 Fifth Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 | XLE Productions presents a Friday night San Diego Comic Con party for the more macabre fandom, brought to you by LEGENDS MAKEUP ACADEMY! | $50 | |
| Lumpia with a Vengeance | 8PM-close | Gaslamp Lumpia Factory 423 F St, San Diego, CA 92101 | Mingle with the people behind the film, grab food and drinks, and more! | Free | |
| Comic-Con After Dark | 9PM | Downtown Underground 1320 5th Avenue | Cosplay Friday! Both 18+ entry 21+ Bar Area | $15-$30 | |
| Clerks, Too @ Mooby’s San Diego | 9PM | Tin Roof 401 G Street San Diego, CA 92101 | Clerks, Too LIVE @ Mooby’s San Diego with Kevin Smith and some Quick Stop counter jockeys! | $30 Eventbrite | |
| Comic-Con Yacht Party | After-Party Cruise | 9PM-11:30PM | Chere Amie Yacht 2803 Emerson Street | Comic-Con is back in San Diego and what better way to celebrate after the festivities than to let loose and party on a 90 foot yacht! | $44.95 – $299.95 | |
| Locker-Room Comic-Con Edition | 9PM-2AM | The Merrow 1271 University Avenue | San Diego's monthly kink dance party. This month we celebrate San Diego Comic Con. | $6 | |
| PICKLE at Comic-Con | 9:30PM | Bloom Nightclub 919 Fourth Ave Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92101 | PICKLE and a superhero themed costume party! | $10+ | |
| Cosplay @ Exposé | 10PM-1AM | Expose 5520 Kearny Villa Road San Diego, CA 92123 | An epic SDCC After Party as Fight Capital NFT Presents Cosplay @ Exposé | $0-$36 | |
| SATURDAY | JULY 23 | ||||
| Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Tavern Experience | 10AM-8PM | Located at the Gaslamp District on the corner of 6th Avenue and Island Avenue | A 20-minute immersive experience featuring Dungeons & Dragons characters, alcoholic and non-alcoholic "Dragon's Brew" and custom artwork by Boss Logic | Free | |
| The 4th Annual Super Awesome Boba Meetup with Adam McArthur and Friends! | 11AM-12PM | Location announced to those who purchase tickets, about 5-6 miles from the Con center | Who's ready to get their boba on and hang out with some amazing voice actors? The answer is YOU! | $20 | |
| Voodoo Ranger Pirate Ship | 11AM-5PM | Maritime Museum of San Diego At Star of India Wharf 1492 North Harbor Drive | All beer proceeds benefit Stack Up. Travel from the Maritime museum to behind the convention center on this pirate ship! | First come first serve, 60 people at a time | |
| 5th Annual Afrofuturism Lounge | 2PM-10PM | Quartyard 1301 Market Street San Diego, CA 92101 | Black Comic Creators, Artists, Writers, Designers, and Innovators Collide! Educational, entertaining, and informative space for creatives. | $0-$20 | |
| NatGEO & DenofGeek's Limitless Lounge | 4PM-7PM | Hotel Solamar | Pool Deck | Stop by for great food, drinks, games and more! | RSVP - FREE | |
| The CrossRip | 5PM | The Werewolf 627 Fourth Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 | Join us for a Ghostbusters themed event, auctions, prizes, and help raise money for the Starlight Children's Foundation | Free Cover, All Ages until 9PM | |
| Chuck Jones Gallery Comic-Con Pop Up | 5PM-7PM | 530 Sixth Avenue | Virtual experiences and animation/comic artwork | Gallery info | |
| Sea Monster Saloon Aboard Star Of India | 5PM-10PM | Maritime Museum of San Diego | 21+ Private Party on The Waterfront Aboard World’s Oldest Active Sailing Ship | $50 | |
| Comicon Singles Cocktail Mixer | 6PM-12AM | 3656 Ruffin Road, San Diego CA 92123 | Mix and mingle with exciting singles on Comicon weekend. Special prizes for the best costumes. Ice Breakers & Social games | $15 | |
| The Dragon Ball Z Concert Experience - Comic Con International Premiere Edition | 7PM | The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park | Combining the senses and sounds of Dragon Ball Z, together with a world renowned orchestra and live vocals | Info | |
| The Adventure Zone LIVE! | 7PM | Balboa Theatre 868 Fourth Avenue | Join the Family McErloy as they bring you a LIVE edition of their mega-popular Adventure Zone! | $39 | |
| HEAVY METAL Presents MATT STEFFANINA | COMIC CON San Diego Yacht Party | 7PM-11PM | County Pier 1800 N Harbor Dr San Diego, CA 92101 | Come aboard the #1 Comic-Con Boat Party in San Diego! HEAVY METAL STAGE feat. MATT STEFFANINA | $35-$500 | |
| COSPLAY BOAT Yacht Cruise | 7PM-11PM | County Pier 1800 N Harbor Dr San Diego, CA 92101 | Get aboard the #1 COMIC CON After Party Cruise in San Diego with Special Guests! | $35-$500 | |
| Zmash Media's Comic Con After Party | 7PM-12AM | 2222 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA 92110 | Zmash will unveil our new graphic novels and our DJ will be spinning Mac Dre all night. | $25 at the door | |
| ULF at Sundown | Sundown | Balboa Park | A fun, free, giant lightsaber battle | Free | |
| DigitalLA's Comic Cocktails | 8PM | Coin-Op Gaslamp 789 6th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 | Join us for our annual Comic Cocktails in Gaslamp | $0-$20 | |
| CBLDF Art Auction | 8PM-10PM | San Diego Hilton Bayfront in the Sapphire AB room 1 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA | The auction is open to all — You do not need a Con badge to attend! Bidding will be available online, and Comic-Con attendees can also visit CBLDF booth #1918 to see auction art in advance. | Open to All | |
| Comic Con Themed Bar Crawl - Saturday Night | 8PM-2AM | American Junkie 628 Fifth Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 | A bar crawl for our Comic Con fans. | $15-$35 | |
| Comic Con Radio's AFTERtheCON | 8PM-2AM | Bang Bang San Diego 526 Market Street | Info | Music, Guests, and more. Join us for a celebration of Stan Lee’s POW! Entertainment. | 21+ Yrs Old | |
| Lumpia with a Vengeance | 8PM-close | Gaslamp Lumpia Factory 423 F St, San Diego, CA 92101 | Mingle with the people behind the film, grab food and drinks, and more! | Free | |
| Hollywood Babble-On @ Mooby’s San Diego! | 9PM | Tin Roof 401 G Street San Diego, CA 92101 | Kevin Smith and Ralph Garman are spilling all the piping hot Hollywood tea LIVE at the Mooby's Pop-Up in San Diego! | $30 | |
| SENPAI SQUAD EXPERIENCE | 9PM | House of Blues San Diego 1055 Fifth Ave, San Diego | Featuring CAM GIRL, Seduza & Mana Soul | $20-$50 | |
| DILF San Diego "HEROES & VILLAINS" by Joe Whitaker Presents | 9PM-2AM | The Rail 3796 Fifth Avenue San Diego, CA 92103 | KICK OFF the weekend the right way...in your JOCK at DILF at the RAIL on 5th! A PRIVATE MEN'S EVENT BY MAN UPP PRODUCTIONS! | $15-$20 | |
| Glamourbomb Presents…The Comic-Con Show! | 12AM (Midnight) | 4746 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115-4517, United States | “Rock, Shimmy, & Shake” is coming at you in the heart of San Diego Comic-Con weekend! We’ve got all the nerd sh!t that you’ll be having wet dreams about for daaaays! | $5 | |
| SUNDAY | JULY 24 | ||||
| Comic-Con Brunch | 2PM-7PM | Casablanca Lounge 836 Fifth Avenue | Arrive in costume to get a free house shot! Comics pizza contest. Come vote on your favorite comics with our Marvel vs DC pizzas. | Register for Free | |
| Voodoo Ranger Pirate Ship | 11AM-5PM | Maritime Museum of San Diego At Star of India Wharf 1492 North Harbor Drive | All beer proceeds benefit Stack Up. Travel from the Maritime museum to behind the convention center on this pirate ship! | First come first serve, 60 people at a time | |
| COMIC CON Weekend Rooftop Pool Party at Andaz | 3PM-8PM | The Andaz 600 F street | Sunday to Sundown just got hotter celebrating COMIC CON Weekend! | $10 | |
| SDCC Unofficial Blog Presents: GARYLYMPICS | 6PM-9PM | GARAGE Kitchen + Bar 655 Fourth Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 | The Garylympics offers a chance to flex your convention fortitude with trivia, prizes (from some of the biggest companies at the con), games and more! | $37-$70 Eventbrite | |
| SDCC Unofficial Blog Presents: GARYLYMPICS | 6PM-9PM | GARAGE Kitchen + Bar 655 Fourth Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 | The Garylympics offers a chance to flex your convention fortitude with trivia, prizes (from some of the biggest companies at the con), games and more! | $37-$70 Eventbrite | |
| Mark Gruenwald's Post-SDCC Eisner Hall Of Fame Induction Afterparty | 7PM-9PM | Knowhere Games & Comics 125 Vallecitos De Oro #J San Marcos, CA 92069 | Join Mark's incredible wife, Catherine Schuller, for an after party honoring the great Mark Gruenwald in support of The Mark Gruenwald Foundation with a big reveal of yet another amazing piece of Mark's legacy while raising a toast to the legend! | Free |
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