Accessibility: there are no restrooms inside here; you have to go to another building to find one…read more There is an elevator once you come inside that takes you down to the bottom floor where the museum begins. It is all flat ground from there. Experience: this museum is FREE, which is awesome! You can leave a cash donation if you want to support the artists and museum. The exhibition I saw was on the fact that humans are destroying the planet, and it was interesting but definitely not kid friendly (this time). I think other times they have more kid friendly exhibits. I do recommend checking this place out! It's good to support local museums and keep them in business.

Came on a complimentary day and saw Cat Gunn's work. Interesting show. Glad we had the chance to…read morecheck it out!

Attended a silent movie showing and was pleasantly surprised of the experience. They explain a…read morelittle about the movie before it starts and had an organ player for the entire film. Only drawback is the parking situation.

Fun experience Especially when we only got the tickets 30min…read morebefore the show on a whim. Seats were not too bad, it's a little dingy in decor (the colors look like a child that got ahold of playdoh and mix all the colors) but, I guess that would be my only negative opinion, once ABBA (Swedish) started it all didn't matter. They were fun and very talented. Very entertaining. I enjoyed those around us that were attending. Bathrooms are extremely clean. Price wasn't bad, entering with security was actually super pleasant and very professional and polite. Exiting wasn't too bad either,

I'm past my prime on music festivals, but when I got free tickets, I couldn't refuse. Thankfully,…read morethis music festival was done really well and it was such a blast! Wonderfront is in a park area connected to Seaport Village. We prepaid for parking in a nearby building and walked over. The festival allows in and out privileges so we were able to eat at Puesto before going in. We were also able to bring in our own water and security was fast and efficient. There are a number of different stages with the two main stages being at the furthest point in the back. I loved that both of the main stages had staggered performance times, so you were never out of music. While they set up one act, the other stage was live and then it'd swap of. This made sure that there wasn't any dead time and you always had music going! We got to see Khruangbin, Gary Clark Jr., The Fray and Jason Mraz. It was such a blast! The music sounded great and the crowd was vibing! Beyond just the music stages, there were so many different pop ups and interactives. There were games or different brands had booths. There was a lot to do and keep entertained by when not listening to music. I'd honestly be compelled to go to this festival again!

Great experience for my very first time! The views are spectacular as a backdrop to the different…read moretypes of music that you can listen to. The box office was kinda a far walk from the actual event, wish it were much more closer. I did like that there were a few freebies and lots of seating options. Bathroom situation wasn't too bad, there were two areas, so you can access it at opposite sides of the event. There were several food options, but would have liked more general hand held items since you're walking from stage to stage. Kinda like what you see in the S.D. County Fair. I liked the placement of the stages so there wasn't too much overlap of music on the same side. Sound quality was good and there was enough space for everyone to enjoy the music. The bigger stages towards the back did have a big tree in the middle, so the visibility factor is not so great if you're watching further down. Some acts did run a little long, which makes the other act in the next stage run late, throwing off the timing. Overall great experience and would love to come back again next year!

Just completed another year at Comic Con. We completed almost everything that we set out to…read moreaccomplish; however, we recognize that this is not everyone's experience at the con. Over 100,000 people attend the convention annually and the lines, the line caps, the endless vendors, the offsite experiences, and the panels are overwhelming. We bought exclusive comics and toys, we went to Hall H panels about Avatar and Percy Jackson, we got autographs from Scott Snyder, Gabriel Piccolo, and Lucio Parillo, and we got to do some offsite experiences. But this all took a ton of preparation and planning, we woke up at 5am every morning so that we can be the first to enter exhibit halls for items that sell out in the first fifteen minutes, and we had to make decisions about what we wanted to prioritize and what experiences/exclusives/purchases we would be willing to sacrifice. In comic con, where wait times can be hours for a panel, studio experience, autograph experience, or shopping opportunity, time is a critical commodity. Even though we meticulously planned what we wanted to do, it was still impossible to get everything we wanted to get done. Many panels had limited seating. It was frustrating that award winning comics from DC had keynote panels in small conference halls that were insufficient for the crazy demand. Friends that went to the keynote Marvel presentation in Hall H had to sacrifice their time in line in direct sunlight for the majority of Friday and Saturday, but they also said it was worth it. We had to jump in the middle of a mosh pit to get tickets for autographs for our favorite comic book writer. In the future, I hope they just put a paywall for people to purchase the experiences they want (in lieu of having everyone waiting hours or days in line for those experiences). For stuff with ridiculous demand in hall H, what if they had a ticket to panels at Petco Park with high production drone shows? It would be controversial, but it could also be game changing. Nevertheless, if you decide to come to the convention, then my advice to you is to know what you want to prioritize for yourself. Do you just want to walk around and take everything in? Cool. Do you want to hunt down exclusive toys and comics? Make sure you know what the vendors are selling in advance and buy them first thing in the morning. Also note that you may be able to score some exclusives through the vendors if they're participating on whatnot. Do you want to meet and greet your favorite artist or comic book writer? Follow them on Instagram and follow the blogs about how you can sign up for these experiences. Do you want to go to a panel about your favorite TV show or movie? Then make sure you know the schedule and you have a plan to wait for it. If your desired panel is in Hall H on Friday/Saturday, then you will likely need a wristband for it the day before. And you may need to spend most of the day in Hall H so that you have a seat for the panel you want. Lastly, if you're interested in making the most of your experience, then make sure you check the unofficial SDCC blog (sdccblog.com) on a daily basis on the weeks ahead of the conference so that you can stay informed of what's happening inside and outside of the convention center.

This past weekend was my first time attending Comic-Con, though I was in the area last year when my…read morebrother attended, so I'm already familiar with some of the craziness of this event. Off site activities in 2026 included a Candy Land Cafe, Percy Jackson & the Olympians Experience, Hulu Animayhem interactive games and vendors along the MLK Promenade, an art show, and more exhibits in nearby hotels and venues. But communication about the details of these opportunities is limited. The convention center was enormous, the entire place and surrounding area busy the entire weekend. The exhibit hall (one humongous room with multiple entrances labeled A-H) was open each day filled with fan tables, vendors, displays, an artist's alley, and unique entertainment... sections dedicated to Marvel, DC, LEGO, Hasbro, Star Wars, and more, with countless fans dressed up in costume. Food vendors like Starbucks, Auntie Anne's Pretzels, and Rita's italian ice sold snacks and beverages on site. We purchased pretzels, hot dogs, and cookies while there. Though they allow in-and-out privileges to enjoy more food options downtown. I only attended the conference on Sunday, so a lot of popular items in the exhibit hall were sold out. But my bf got me a hilarious book, Bunnywith, from the Covenant Publishing booth, and there were still plenty of interesting experiences and photo ops available, like DC's Puppies in Training, an opportunity for visitors to play with adorable dogs wearing Superman capes, for free. I was also pleasantly surprised to find pretty decent panels and presentations being offered on this final day after all the madness on the previous days. Sunday's schedule included "The Science of Frankenstein", "The Many Masks of Spider-Man", as well as events on cartoon voices and more. I checked out the discussion on "Pop Culture in Museums", discussing techniques for making experiences more immersive, to create shows that are both educational and entertaining. And "It Came From The Black Lagoon: Universal's 3D Movies of the 1950's" was humorous and engaging, with attendees wearing 3D glasses for this one. Got to hear about the history of patenting 3D cameras, as we watched the 3D trailer of Universal's first 3D film, It Came from Outer Space, boasting "sights human eyes have never seen" and watched clips and scenes from Universal's classic monster movies and thrillers like film noir, The Glass Web, Taza Son of Cochise, and a couple western flicks, as well as Creature from the Black Lagoon. The son of the female star in this film, Julia Adams, was part of the panel. Learned some fun facts, like how the Gill-man was played by two different actors/stuntmen. The Avengers panel on Saturday sounds like it was an exciting experience, with Captain America, Iron Man, Antman, Xmen, the new Black Panther, and more all in the same room. But since I'm not that hardcore of a fan anymore, the cons outweigh the pros. I mean I was able to hear about Ryan Gosling playing Ghost Rider without all the stress and effort required to attend this panel. Definitely not worth giving up two whole days of the event, in the heat of the sun, for a single act. It's like paying hundreds of dollars, for a one-hour presentation and a few free giveaways that will require you to stand in even more massive lines if you want to redeem your tickets for those freebies. Just the thought of it is exhausting and feels like a waste of time and money. I know DC and Avengers are not the same, but I went to a panel with Superman & Lois and couple years ago in SF, with no crowds, no waits, seats up close to tbe stage, free stuff thrown to the crowd directly from Tyler Hoechlin and Bitsie Tulloch, and event tickets to Fan Expo puchased just a week in advance, a stress-free process altogether and memorable experience. Compare that to what my bro endured this past weekend. The panel was on Saturday. He got in line on Friday at 9am for wristbands, didn't get the wristabands till 11:30pm, more than 14 hours later. Then returned at 6am the next day to gain access to the 5:30pm panel. Sat somewhere in the middle since there were 6,500 people. Some fans who arrived after 7am that day did not get in at all. Attendees in the crowd got some freebies as expected, but then had to wait in another line at the Hyatt to pick up those items (took another hour of their life away). Yeah, those are exact times. One word... ridiculous! Though there are some rare opportunities to be had at Comic-Con, the gross crowds and lines just make it less rewarding and appealing to me. Not to mention the difficulty of getting tickets a year in advance (unless you have a connection to someone working at the event) and having to wait hours in a queue the day tickets go on sale, with tickets selling out without warning.

All other reviews for North Park Music Fest should be null and void…read more They all seem to be for something called North Park Festival of Arts. As far as I can tell, this ended years ago. Here is the real website for North Park Music Fest: https://northparkmusicfest.com/ Over thirty live acts perform in fifteen venues over the course of a Saturday. Some offer free admission, other require a wristband, which is only $25 in advance. My wife and I had a blast this year and we are looking forward to the next one. I hope Lion Cut returns. Support the arts and come on out!

[Yawn.] A street fair. The same food stands you see at every other street fair. The same…read moremerchandise vendors you see at every other street fair. Spin the many promotional wheels to win more free worthless stuff that you'll never look at or use. And, of course, a beer garden... just like every other street fair. And where exactly are the "arts"? The first paragraph is admittedly a harsh commentary of this particular festival, and more a judgment of all of these sorts of things than this particular one. But aren't they mostly all basically the same cookie cutter event, transplanted to a different neighborhood to make that neighborhood feel important for a day? True, the North Park version is definitely above average on musical talent, but that aside, a half hour lap of the venue produces something far less interesting than deja vu. I guess it's somewhat fun having a ton of people flood the streets of your hood, even more fun if alcohol is involved, but I just don't see what differentiates this festival from the many, many others. Also, for a "Festival of the Arts," there really wasn't much art. There was an artist making (yet another) Instagrammable mural and a very few other works in progress and artist booths, but actual visual art comprised a tiny fraction of the event. Something more like the annual Little Italy art walk and chalk art events seem much closer to a festival of arts. Instead, this event is merely a decent, albeit musically well-booked, generic street fair. [Yawn.]

The many thrills at this annual event are what keeps them super popular. Every year they add a…read morenewer, scarier, and positive feature to the setup. When you arrive, parking can be a challenge. You must know that the road is a one way in front and alongside the venue. It runs north so don't drive down it because there are a lot of people, kids too, who are running out of the venue from actors with fake chainsaws. This year they have several scary monsters and one was even on stilts, which made him scarier. The screams from the customers inside validates the cool setup that they have. My most scariest part is the large bus. This year at the end there were food vendors and a tarot reader. The food was Los Panchos Rollys, which is the Los Panchos popup in which they only sell loaded rolled tacos. The Rollys cost $14/each order of 3. You can also find them at Lemon Grove Farmers Market on Thursdays. The event was great this year. I am excited to see what they offer next year.

My first genuine haunted trail and maze experience!! People who know me understand that I get very…read morejumpy (magugulatin), so yes! I was screaming, jumping, and running away throughout the entire experience! ‍ The props and make up are magnificent! We bought our tickets online with Good Will's $5 discount for 9:30p. Arrived 9:05p, we were welcomed by a long queue. The groupings based on time slot was not followed but still organized. Will come back for the next!!

Such a great space consistently putting together incredible exhibitions. Love the contemporary…read moreartists they show. If you're around San Diego, definitely check it out.

5stars for sure. Happy and fun place . AllAmerican. Good food good staff. Go there and support…read morethem. News Art to view. It's good to support artists it takes you out of the real world and into fantasy world. I am an Artist myself so I appreciate how much work and time it takes to put on an excellent show.

Yes Johnny is an AMAZING DJ... I get that one hundred fold since his spins used to get my "mojo…read moreshakin'" at Mosaic Wine Bar on Friday nights. :) I would hire him for that in a minute for any gig I host but that is a different review. So now, come over here, un-crimp your little sister's jeans consider popping a squat, while stroking your "Moses" like beard, do please hear me out before you jump on your Fixie and ride off. Johnny KNOWS art and while I love poking fun at the hipstar culture that has overtaken my neighborhood, all I have to say is: wow, the young artists who display their work here are honestly VERY, VERY talented. If I had unlimited disposable income and a huge house with empty walls, I would just buy my art from the artists I see displayed here at this gallery. I don't want to meddle but this artwork is so good that it is worthy of a nod from those who are "long in the tooth" and "well endowed" in the wallet from La Jolla, Del Mar and Rancho Santa Fe. I really think that there needs to be a fusion if you will of the art crowd in San Diego, oil based overly dramatic landscapes are cool when you are 70 but this art at this gallery bends your mind in a different way. Anyhow, wonderful gallery with a talented owner. Step in for a spell and go have lunch in the neighborhood.

Small little gallery with a huge punch!…read more Paul and Johnny are amazing for holding down the San Diego art scene by running this venue. They feature local and region artists, producing a full calendar of events, both on site and in other venues. Each art show is a party but the main focus is the art. They take very good care of the work and their main goal is to showcase the art in the best possible light (figuratively and literally.) They make sure they study each piece so that they can approach each potential buyer with the knowledge needed to present the piece. I can speak from personal experience as I arrived at the gallery early to drop off my artwork, Johnny was training an intern. She had flash cards and she was quized on each piece. That is care and dedication that I appreciate as both a patron and an artist! A few weeks later, I was presented a check of my pieces that they were able to sell. Both owners and curators are WONDERFUL people- amicable, down-to-earth, friendly. I'm definitely a fan of Thumbprint Gallery!