Thursday at San Diego Comic-Con: 4 things you can’t miss
A Taco Bell pop-up circa 2032? A meet-up of friends from Reddit? Hodor?
This year’s San Diego Comic-Con has it all.
Thursday’s opening schedule of San Diego Comic-Con comes packed with myriad programs and panels and things to do in and around Downtown San Diego, and we’re highlighting four can’t-miss events every day.
Here are four you don’t want to miss on Thursday.
Taco Bell ‘Demolition Man’ pop-up
What: For the 25th anniversary of the film Demolition Man, Taco Bell will be transforming San Diego’s Greystone Steakhouse into to the futuristic version of the fast-food restaurant depicted in the movie. Taco Bell will be giving away free food to promote its nacho fries. Details at SDCC Unofficial Blog.
When: Taco Bell is giving away free food Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 6 p.m. and 12 a.m.
Where: Right outside the convention center at 658 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Badge required? No.
‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ panel
What: Meet the cast of “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” — Andy Samberg, Stephanie Beatriz, Terry Crews, Melissa Fumero, Joe Lo Truglio, Chelsea Peretti, Dirk Blocker, Joel McKinnon Miller, co-creator/executive producer Dan Goor and executive producer Luke Del — for a conversation at Comic-Con.
When: Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m.
Where: Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Badge required? Yes.
Comic-Con 2018 subreddit party
What: Meet up with fellow members of the Reddit community for drinks, mingling, networking and a chance to exchange Comic-Con swag. Sorry, youngsters, this party is only for those 21 or older. Attendees who show up with their Comic-Con badge will get 15 percent off their tab.
When: Thursday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. (Trivia contest at 8:15 p.m.)
Where: Upstairs lounge room at the Tipsy Crow at 770 Fifth Avenue San Diego, CA 92101
Badge required? No, but RSVP is required.
Rave of Thrones
What: Party with Kristian Nairn, aka Hodor of “Game of Thrones,” who will be live DJing at the Omnia Nightclub in downtown San Diego. This party is also for those 21 and over.
When: Thursday, doors open at 9 p.m.
Where: Omnia Nightclub, 454 Sixth Ave., San Diego, CA 92101
Badge required? No.
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