San Diego Sizzles with Comic-Con, Concerts, and Coastal Creativity

San Diego is buzzing with excitement this week, with a lineup that’s guaranteed to keep listeners inspired, entertained, and well-fed from today all the way through the weekend. First up, it’s impossible to ignore the pop culture phenomenon that is Comic-Con International, returning to transform downtown San Diego from today through Sunday. The city is alive with cosplayers, street performers, themed pop-ups, and star sightings, so even if badges are sold out, hanging around the Gaslamp or checking out the nearby Interactive Zone is a treat. Don’t miss the Hello Kitty Cafe Truck parked outside Petco Park, open daily with exclusive treats and adorable merchandise until Sunday, according to SanDiegoVille.

Entertainment fans, tonight at the Epstein Family Amphitheater in La Jolla, Oscar-winning composer Michael Giacchino is hosting Exotic Themes for the Silver Screen. He’ll present his iconic scores in retro style, with a special conversation event alongside Pixar’s Pete Docter tomorrow night. On Friday, cruise to the Brooks Theater in Oceanside for Shredding: A New Lens in Surf Filmmaking, showcasing eight filmmakers who capture surf culture in dynamic, short films, with the creators in attendance.

Friday also brings a can’t-miss cinema throwback: Napoleon Dynamite Live at Balboa Theatre. Fans can catch the beloved cult classic with stars Jon Heder and Efren Ramirez on stage for a Q and A and plenty of improv and insider laughs.

Music lovers, get ready for Father John Misty’s performance tonight at the CalCoast Credit Union Open Air Theatre at SDSU. Looking for a high-energy show? Waka Flocka Flame turns up the volume at SeaWorld this Saturday, bringing hip-hop energy to the SeaWorld Summer Concert Series.

The weekend offers art, shopping, and creativity at the Makers Arcade Summer Fair at Waterfront Park downtown. More than 120 local makers pack the park on Saturday and Sunday, with live music, food trucks, craft cocktails, hands-on workshops, and dedicated kids activities. Admission is just five dollars, with free entry for children under 10 as described by San Diego Magazine.

If live music is your thing, Fitz and the Tantrums with special guest Ax & The Hatchetmen headline tonight at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay on Shelter Island, known for its intimate waterside seating and vibrant summer nights.

Don’t forget the ongoing Nighttime Zoo at the San Diego Zoo, where after-dark fun, musical performances, and illuminated animal encounters transform the park nightly through Labor Day. Or catch a Padres game at Petco Park, where MLB baseball and downtown energy combine for the perfect summer night out.

Be sure to wind down your weekend with an unforgettable experience: Alt-rock icon Beck joins forces with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra at The Rady Shell on Tuesday. Expect symphonic reimaginings of hits from his entire catalogue in one of San Diego’s most scenic outdoor venues.

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
San Diego is buzzing with excitement this week with a
lineup that's guaranteed to keep listeners inspired, entertained, and well
fed from today all the way through the weekend. First up,
it's impossible to ignore the pop culture phenomenon that is
Comic Con International returning to transform downtown San Diego from
today through Sunday. The city is alive with cosplayers, street performers,

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themed pop ups, and star sightings. So even if badges
are sold out, hanging around the gas lamp or checking
out the nearby interactive Zone is a treat. Don't miss
the Hello Kitty Cafe truck parked outside Peco Park, open
daily with exclusive treats and adorable merchandise until Sunday. According
to San Diego Ville entertainment fans, Tonight at the Epstein

(00:47):
Family Amphitheater in La Joya, Oscar winning composer Michael Jacchino
is hosting Exotic Themes for the Silver Screen. He'll present
his iconic scores in retro style with a special conversation
event alongside Pixar's Peat Doctor. Tomorrow night. On Friday, cruise
to the Brooks Theatre in Oceanside for Shredding a new
lens in Surf Filmmaking, showcasing eight filmmakers who capture surf

(01:11):
culture in dynamic short films with the creators in attendance.
Friday also brings a camp Miss Cinema throwback Napoleon Dynamite
Live at Balboa Theatre. Fans can catch the beloved cult
classic with stars John Hedder and Efren Ramirez on stage
for a Q and A and plenty of improv and
insider laughs. Music lovers get ready for Father John Misty's

(01:33):
performance tonight at the calcost Credit Union Open Air Theater
at SDSU. Looking for a high energy show walk, A
flock of Flame turns up the volume at SeaWorld this Saturday,
bringing hip hop energy to the SeaWorld Summer concert Series.
The weekend offers art, shopping and creativity at the Maker's
Arcade Summer Fair at Waterfront Park Downtown. More than one

(01:55):
hundred and twenty local makers pack the park on Saturday
and Sunday with live music, food trucks, kraft cocktails, hands
on workshops, and dedicated kids activities. Admission is just five dollars,
with free entry for children under ten. As described by
San Diego Magazine, if Live music is Your Thing, Fits
and the Tantrums with special guest Axe and the Hatchetman,

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headlined tonight at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay on Shelter Island,
known for its intimate waterside seating and vibrant summer nights.
Don't forget the ongoing Nighttime Zoo at the San Diego Zoo,
where after dark, fun musical performances and illuminated animal encounters
transform the park nightly through Labour Day. Or catch a

(02:38):
Padres game at Petco Park, where MLB Baseball and downtown
energy combine for the perfect summer night out. Be sure
to wind down your weekend with an unforgettable experience. Alt
rock icon Beck joins forces with the San Diego Symphony
Orchestra at the Rady Shell on Tuesday. Expect symphonic reimaginings
of hits from his entire catalog in one of San

(03:00):
Diego's most scenic outdoor venues. Thanks for tuning in, and
remember to subscribe for your weekly guide to what's happening
in San Diego. This has been a Quiet Please production.
For more, check out Quiet Please dot ai