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Break the Routine With These 10 Weekend Events in Tijuana and San Diego

Not going to Comic-Con? Don't worry, we got your back

By Nairda Ariday Ortega2016-07-21T19:40:00+00:00

Even though people are going nuts with Comic-Con 2016 and all the amazing events this convention has to offer, the world doesn't stop, thus, this weekend will be full of other activities that you can enjoy with your family, friends, or couple.

Here you have a list of great ideas for your weekend, sometimes it's better to avoid traffic and all the waiting to enjoy some nice quality time, don't you think?

Thursday July 21th (not the weekend but you get it)

1.- El sonido Tijuana

The heat is almost unbearable and we're pretty sure you don't want to spend your day locked up in your house while you melt of sadness, what about changing your routine a little and go out today? El Centro Cultural Tijuana (CECUT) will present a historic concert with some of the most famous musicians of Mexican Rock, with collaborations from Javier Batiz, Pajaro Alberto, Love Army, Dug Dugs, Peace & Love, and others.

-Place: CECUT

-Time: 8:00 pm

-Cover: From $8.00 dlls to $17.00 dlls

More information: 687-9636

2.- San Diego Comic-Con 2016

This adventure started yesterday and some lucky people will have the time of their lives (okey, don't get sad) anyway, if you have the opportunity to go or already went, please do have fun for all of us.

-Place: San Diego Convention Center

-Time: 9:00 pm to 10:30 pm

-Cover: you should already have your badge

More information: Here

If you don't have a badge you can still take a walk in the surroundings, you can check outdoors events here

Friday July 22th

3.- Let's Celebrate Dog Day Together

Dog lover? We welcome you to a heaven full of adoption units, training classes, grooming, vaccines and contests that will require a cost and a registration.

This will be the first Pet Friendly event for this mall: costumes, health, and looks are some of the contests categories.

-Place: Galerias Hipodromo, Plaza Central

-Time: 4:00 pm

-Cover: FREE

More information: Here

4.- Laser MGMT, CECUT.

If you like this psychedelic rock band, then get ready to listen to all of their hits accompanied by colorful lights, sing along to Kids, Time to Pretend, Alien Days, The Youth, Electric Feel, and others.

-Place: IMAX Dome, Centro Cultural Tijuana

-Time: 9:00 pm

-Cover: $3.00 dlls

More information: Here

5.-Summer Movie Nights in San Diego Parks

There will be lots of fun at night thanks to these film projections in some parks of San Diego. It's FREE and you would be able to enjoy some activities prior to the movie. Here's the schedule:

Movie: Big Hero 6

Place: La Mesita Park 8855 Dallas Street La Mesa, CA 91942

Movie: Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Place: Heritage County Park 2454 Heritage Park Row

Movie: The Good Dinosaur

Place 1: Southcrest Community Park 4149 Newton Avenue

Place 2: Carmel Mountain Ranch Community Park 10152 Rancho Carmel Drive

Movie: Hotel Transylvania 2

Place: Skyline Hills Community Park

8285 Skyline Drive

All movies start at 8:00 pm, for more information visit the page

Saturday July 23th

6.- Reggae & Cumbia.

If you like a more spicy genre, then go to Mamut Brewery in Downtown Tijuana to

dance to the rhythm of local band Bocina Blasting Sound and Tribe of Kings (from San Diego)

-Place: Mamut Brewery Co, Calle 3ra, Zona Centro

-Time: 8:00 pm to 11:50

-Cover: FREE

More information: Here

7.- El Rincon del Comic

You couldn't go to Comic-Con but you still can have lots of fun in this event, there will be a lot of contests: cosplay, video games, karaoke and more. Jaime Cordova, event organizer, already said that a surprise awaits for all Pokémon Go! players.

-Place: Centro Cultural Tijuana, CECUT

-Time: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm

-Cover: FREE

More information: Here

8.- Pokémon Go Meet Up, Comic-Con

Brian Greenleaf invites any Pokémon trainers to meet at Marriott Hotel near San Diego Convention Center. You can go as your favorite Pokémon if you like.

-Place: 333 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, Cerca del Marriot

-Time: 7:00 pm

-Cover: FREE

More information: Here

Sunday July 24th

9.-SomeOnes Summer Sunday

This is the first edition of the Car Meeting, organized by SomeOnes Syndicate & Gordo Fat Inc. You can expect live music, raffles, contests, exhibitions, food and drinks, and more.You can also register your car to be on the exhibition.

-Place: Domo Tour, in front of Mercado Hidalgo

-Time: 11:00 am to 5 pm

-Cover: FREE

More information: Here

10.- Car Show Restaurant Row