San Diego Weekend Guide: July 25-27 — Bites & Brass
The Navy s Harborside Brass Quintet performs in Mission Valley this weekend Here a member makes a new friend during Los Angeles Fleet Week May Photo by Petty Officer rd Class Malaysia Billman U S Navy Awww jom-icon schwam-icon you may say If you pay attention though a lot of the local fun this San Diego weekend is a play on the pop cultural behemoth taking place downtown including films anime and indigenous and wrestling fests So go ahead give in And if you want more info on Comic-Con itself or all the activations downtown that don t need a badge we ve got you too Celebrate comics that focus on Tribal art at Indigi-con Friday and Sunday at UC San Diego Park Area in the East Village with panels of Native artists and writers Anime and music band together for Crunchyroll Anime FanFest a two-day free music festival opening Friday at the Rady Shell Performers include SPYAIR yama Denzel Curry and INIKO Look for immersive experiences from anime series including Gachiakuta and artist pop-ups too Gates open at p m both days If you want a little more action with your pop lifestyle try luche libre night at the Soap Factory in Logan Heights Watch Tinieblas Jr La Hiedra Pimpinela Escarlata Lady Flamer more than wrestlers total battle it out at p m Friday Tickets start at Take a bite out of Chula Vista at Taste of Eastlake at p m Friday Tickets for the event at the Chula Vista Elite Athletic Training Center cost They include bites from eateries and drinkeries and live entertainment Proceeds benefit the Eastlake Educational Foundation View this post on Instagram A post shared by San Diego Made Studio Rentals Coworking Event Space sandiegomadefactory You have three chances this weekend to upgrade your summer movie experience at UC San Diego s Epstein Family Amphitheater The venue continues its free evening screenings Friday with Inside Out Saturday with Rogue One A Star Wars Story and Sunday with The Incredibles Reserve spots online The con of crafts is happening at Waterfront Park opening at a m Saturday General admission is for the two-day Makers Arcade Summer Fair with vendors make-and-take craft stations live music and more There s also the option of a premium Crafter s Retreat for a deep dive into particular arts The Julian Chamber of Commerce co-hosts the ninth annual Sip of Julian opening at a m Enjoy samples from a great number of of Julian s wineries breweries and cideries paired with small bites Pick up maps and glasses at the chamber located at Town Hall Main St before starting the crawl Tickets cost Saturday s Summer Band Festival at Civita Park Amphitheater in Mission Valley celebrates local concert bands The bill kicks off at a m and includes eight performers including the Harborside Brass Quintet part of U S Navy Band Southwest Tickets are free but RSVP online The Carlsbad Wine and Food Festival begins at p m Saturday with tastes available from almost wineries restaurants breweries and more Admission costs for the event at the Viasat campus Town Garden Road The fest closes with a dance party Joyful noise meets majestic vessel at p m Saturday with the Bayside Gospel Concert Aboard the Midway Performers on the flight deck at the USS Midway Museum include The Family Vanessa Bell Armstrong Kelontae Gavin Palace Corey Thompson and Robert Earl Dean General admission starts at Crash Mi Gente Block Party at the Normal Heights Masonic Center and try a little fun for a good cause supporting local creatives Dance and bring a buddy too because the event at a m Sunday is dog friendly Suggested donations start at
