KAPOW! BAM! It's time for a Comic Con Takeover!
In March of 1970 the first Comic Con, originally called the Golden State Comic Book Convention, debuted in San Diego with 145 people in attendance. Last July, over 130,000 people showed up for the now, world famous, four-day event. Tomorrow starts Comic Con 2015 and we hear its going to be even bigger than the previous years. This year’s show is already sold out, but there are still some exciting Comic Con themed events to attend.
“People watching” during Comic Con is truly an experience all on its own, filled with avid comic book readers, film buffs, and countless celebrities. Head over to the Gaslamp Quarter in the center of Downtown to take in the crowds; and when you feel peckish, pop into a restaurant for a bite.
What better place to sit down to some delicious grub and take in the sights, than a restaurant / bar called Werewolf? During Comic-Con some of the ultra-friendly staff will dress up like their favorite comic book characters, making you feel like you’ve walked into another dimension. The menu is just as bold as the restaurant’s personality — scrumptious and creative sandwiches, burgers, tacos, and appetizers rule the menu. They do offer some pretty amazing and still inventive salads for those who want something lighter.
Known for their tasty desserts like gelatos, cheesecakes, and crepes, Chocolat Cremerie also has a menu with mouth-watering savory items. Located in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter, this charming and quiet eatery, with an European flair, is the perfect place to take in some delicious fare while you take a break from people watching. We recommend one of their savory crepes finished with a generous helping of gelato (and, no, we can’t pick one favorite flavor - they are all so good!).
This summer the San Diego Symphony’s Summer Pop series is having fun with Comic Con too. At the outdoor venue, Embarcadero Marina Park South, located on the bay side of the San Diego Convention Center, you can set up a picnic and listen to a beautiful . . . video game soundtrack? Yup! Tomorrow, at 8pm, the San Diego Symphony Orchestra will perform Pokemon: Symphonic Evolutions, a symphonic take on the popular video game’s melodies. The symphony will perform with a giant screen behind them projecting action packed Pokemon images and $1 of each ticket goes towards supporting arts education programs.
Saturday, July 11th’s performance is going to be out of this world, as the orchestra performs the film score to the smash-hit Star Trek Into Darkness. Come early to participate in the Star Trek Costume Contest. Sign up as you enter, and the judging will begin at 7pm. What better way to enjoy heart-pounding film score of Star Trek than by literally relaxing under the stars?
For 18 years The Legend of Zelda has been one of Nintendo’s most popular games, and did you know it’s also led to its own Symphony and Chorus? It’s true, and on Saturday at 7:30pm, the Zelda Symphony and Chorus is going to perform downtown in the Copley Symphony Hall. Even if you didn’t grow up playing the action-packed adventure game, you’ll be captivated by the “The Legend of Zelda:Symphony of the Goddesses - Master Quest,” a four-movement symphonic work. The piece is performed with a larger than life video presentation that has been coordinated to the music.
Get ready for the largest pop culture event in the United States, happening, right here in San Diego. Comic Con is all about the die-hard fans who think nothing of donning comic book hero garb and having fun with it. ‘Fun’ being the operative word here. Yes, it’s going to be crowded and maybe a little bit crazy, but it’s also going to be a blast! And, when you’ve had your fill of superheroes and villains, head back to your place at Mission Bay Vacation Rentals, for a picturesque end to an absolutely amazing weekend.
