You might remark, “Aw, jom-icon, schwam-icon.” However, if you look closely, a lot of the local entertainment this weekend in San Diego is a parody of the pop cultural juggernaut that is happening downtown, which includes movies, anime, and wrestling and indigenous festivals.
So feel free to give in. We also have additional information about Comic-Conitself and all the events downtown that don’t require a badge.
UC San Diego Park & Market in the East Village will host Indigo-con on Friday and Sunday, featuring panels of Native artists and authors, to celebrate comics that highlight tribal art.
Crunchyroll Anime FanFest is a two-day free music festival that combines anime and music. It opens in the Rady Shell on Friday. Among the performers are INIKO, Denzel Curry, Yama, and SPYAIR. Seek for immersive experiences from artist pop-ups as well as anime programs like Gachiakuta. On both days, gates open at 1 p.m.
Try luche libre night at the Soap Factory in Logan Heights if you’re looking for a little more action with your pop culture. Watch over 20 wrestlers compete at 6 p.m. on Friday, including Tinieblas Jr., La Hiedra, Pimpinela Escarlata, and Lady Flamer. The starting price for tickets is $50.
On Friday at 6 p.m., taste Chula Vista at Taste of Eastlake. The Chula Vista Elite Athletic Training Center event tickets are $80. They feature live entertainment as well as nibbles from 40 restaurants (and bars). The Eastlake Educational Foundation is the beneficiary of the proceeds.
This weekend, UC San Diego’s Epstein Family Amphitheater is offering three opportunities to enhance your summer moviegoing experience. Inside Out, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and The Incredibles will all be shown for free on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, respectively. Online reservations are accepted.
On Saturday, starting at 10 a.m., Waterfront Park will host the craft fair. The two-day Makers Arcade Summer Fair, which features 120 merchants, make-and-take craft stations, live music, and more, is open to the public for $5. For a more in-depth exploration of a particular art, there is also the option of a premium Crafter’s Retreat.
The ninth annual Sip of Julian, which opens at 11 a.m., is co-hosted by the Julian Chamber of Commerce. Savor small nibbles and sampling from several of Julian’s cideries, brewers, and wineries. Before beginning the crawl, pick up maps and glasses at the chamber, which is located at Town Hall, 2129 Main St. The price of the tickets is $35.
The Saturday Summer Band Festival honors local concert bands at Mission Valley’s Civita Park Amphitheater. The U.S. Navy Band Southwest’s Harborside Brass Quintet is one of eight musicians on the schedule, which begins at 11 a.m. RSVP is required online, but tickets are free.
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Around 65 wineries, eateries, breweries, and other establishments will be offering samples at the Carlsbad Wine and Food Festival, which starts at 4 p.m. on Saturday. The event, held at the Viasat site at 2456 Town Garden Road, costs $125 to enter. A dance party concludes the festival.
At 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, the Bayside Gospel Concert Aboard the Midway will bring joyous music and a magnificent vessel together. Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Kelontae Gavin, Palace, Corey Thompson, Robert Earl Dean, and The Family are among the performers on the flight deck of the USS Midway Museum. The price of general admission is $25.
Try having some fun for a worthy cause by supporting local artists at the CrashMi Gente Block Party at the Normal Heights Masonic Center. The event is dog-friendly, so dance and bring a friend. It starts at 11 a.m. on Sunday. Donations are suggested starting at $5.
