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Where heroes refuel and villains indulge. A bold blend of Mediterranean flavor and Comic-Con flair, Mezé is serving up a full spread of heroic cocktails and villain-worthy bites. Whether you’re saving the day or embracing the dark side, this menu delivers. Cocktail Specials: The Caped Crusader – Mezcal, Aperol, passion fruit, lemon, Tajín rim The Sidekick – Whiskey, juniper blackberry & ginger, lemon Pennyworth for Your Thoughts – Whiskey or vodka, espresso, orgeat, sarsaparilla bitters Food Specials: Two Face Taquitos – Pico de Greco, avo-crema, feta Birds of Prey – Crispy mint-seasoned meatballs The Bat Signal – Jumbo shrimp flambéed in Ouzo, served tableside Inspired by the Batman Universe From fire-grilled shrimp to dual-natured taquitos, this is the Comic-Con feast your alter ego deserves. Visit: Mezé Greek Fusion Heroes Refuel Meze Greek Fusion on Instagram and Facebook

Escape to Gotham by way of Cuba. Step into a vintage Havana hideaway layered with dark charm and rhythmic beats. This intimate spot delivers villain-inspired cocktails that seduce and surprise — perfect for a night of Comic-Con mischief. Cocktail Specials: I Broke The Bat – Havana 1920 Rum, lime, Demerara sugar, activated charcoal Poison Ivy – Rum, lime juice, Cuban mint, sugarcane juice, soda Inspired by Bane & Poison Ivy Smooth, seductive, and sinister — the kind of cocktails that pull you in and never let go. Visit: Havana 1920 Escapes to Gotham Havana 1920 on Instagram and Facebook

Prohibition 1920 bringing Gotham to the Gaslamp is unleashing villain-themed cocktails and exclusive dishes inspired by Batman’s most infamous foes — just in time for Comic-Con International 2025 Enter if you dare. Hidden behind a law office facade, this underground speakeasy is the perfect hideout for Comic-Con’s most stylish rogues. With 1920s ambiance and live music, Prohibition is where mystery meets mixology. Cocktail Special: Gentleman of Crime – Prohibition Whiskey, lemon, ube Inspired by The Penguin Wickedly smooth, darkly elegant — just like Gotham’s cold-blooded kingpin. Visit: Prohibition 1920 Comic-Con Specials Prohibition San Diego on Instagram and Facebook

Explore scents & formulate your own blend! Friday, July 18, 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Beginners welcome! Create a natural oil based perfume, using your intuitive senses! Be guided by a perfumer, and aromatherapist to formulate your perfect blend, but find out what scents you choose after the blend is created and finished. This class will test your preferences and show you what you like beyond the association of name and brand. If you’re curious about how essential oils are made, Instructor Audrey Herrington also offers Essential Oils | Distill and Blend your own Hydrosol Toner. No experience necessary. Beginners welcome! All materials included. Ages 13+ yrs welcome. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts • Scholarships available • Homeschool funds accepted • If this class is full, join the Interest List to be notified. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. Save your space today! San Diego Craft Collective on Facebook / Instagram

After a series of failures during recent test flights, SpaceX's massive Starship had a smooth ride for Tuesday's blastoff and successfully deployed some fake satellites.

Secretary of the Navy John Phelan is in San Diego this week where he says he wants to hear from local sailors and Marines

The party starts — and maybe ends — here. El Chingon is the Gaslamp’s wild child: loud, bold, and always “Bad Ass.” This Comic-Con, it channels the chaos of the Joker with flavor-packed cocktails that are as twisted as they are fun. Cocktail Special: Madness Like Gravity – Tequila, lime, melon liqueur, agave, Tajín “Bad Ass” Upgrade: Goblet, candy straw, Mexican paleta Inspired by The Joker Unhinged, electric, and guaranteed to make your Comic-Con weekend deliciously unstable Visit: El Chingon Reveals with the Joker El Chingon on Instagram and Facebook

Vote for Pedro and relive the awkward magic of Napoleon Dynamite in a whole new way. This special Retro Rewind event features a full screening of the cult classic followed by a live, interactive Q&A with cast members Jon Heder (Napoleon) and Efren Ramirez (Pedro). This is a one-night-only Comic-Con event with unique offerings and pricing. Don’t miss your chance to experience this unforgettable fan-favorite moment live in the Gaslamp Quarter. Visit: Retro Rewind: Napoleon Dynamite Live Visit: Balboa Theater

Disabled veterans from across the United States are in San Diego this week for the Department of Veterans Affair's annual Summer Sports Clinic.

Lights, camera, barleymash. During Comic-Con, this Gaslamp favorite transforms into Barley’s Blockbuster—a throwback tribute to your favorite cult classics and movie night nostalgia. Enjoy over-the-top food and drink specials inspired by iconic films like Matilda, Practical Magic, The Big Lebowski, and more. Plus, score exclusive giveaways including Blockbuster totes, custom popcorn buckets, and retro membership cards. Featured Specials: Krabby Patty Deluxe Sliders Shell Shocked Flatbread La La La Lava Chicken Nachos Bogtrotter’s Defiance Cake His Dudeness, Midnight Margaritas, and more Giveaways: Blockbuster totes, popcorn buckets, and membership cards Visit: Barleymash: Gaslamp Comic-Con Barley's Blockbuster Barleymash on Instagram and Facebook