Events

ENJOY 2nd Annual celebration of Black Comics, Sci-Fi, Afrofuturism, and Astral Blackness during the week of San Diego Comic-con! The Afrofuturism Lounge is the first of its kind and back again for another round; Part After Party, Part Black Artists Showcase. Proceeds from this event will benefit DETOUR (Depositing Empowerment Through Outreach & Urban Redevelopment). DETOUR is a mentoring program for girls of color whose mission is to increase access to education and employment opportunities for girls through our Focused And Naturally Confident Youth (F.A.N.C.Y.) Leadership programs (Expo, Leadership Academy, and Ambassador Internships). Our message is it is never too late to reposition yourself to passionately seek and fulfill your purpose! This ties in perfectly with the Afrofuturism and the principle of Sankofa. It’s never too late to go back and fix it.

Free Entry to Exhibitor Hall.

$10 General Admission includes panels and workshops fee as well as contest entry option on ticketed day.

$20 VIP access includes General Admission as well as guaranteed access to receptions and contests.

Want to volunteer? Message event organizers or send email to info@firyali.com with Volunteer in the subject line to express interest.

This year, we have added:

Workshops and Panels

Cosplay Competition Friday evening

Hero/Villain Lair Design Competition Saturday evening

Key56internetradio.com will broadcast live from onsite with music and interviews.

Complete with Drinks & Music! If you can’t get into the SDCC, or are looking for something fun to do in the Gaslamp District after the doors of SDCC close, THIS EVENT IS FOR YOU! And it’s FREE ADMISSION! Come experience Black Comic Book Creators and Artists all in one spot, July 19th and 20th from 5pm-11pm both nights.

After being overwhelmed last year by the level of support and demand for this event, we have moved to a more accessible venue to better accommodate you. We prevail upon you for patience and grace as we assure you we have taken into consideration all of our lessons learned from last year so that the lounge can be even better the 2nd time around.

DISCLAIMER: Capacity limits apply. Volunteers are encouraged though positions are limited.

VERY IMPORTANT. THIS IS A POTLUCK STYLE BBQ. Please bring something to share. It could be food for the grill, drinks for the kids, or desserts, etc… I will make a list so we don’t have too much of one thing. So please look for the list. It will be updated constantly. We want the best community BBQ for San Diego! We will do everything we can to make this a success like it has been in the past. Please pay attention to the invite updates. Changes will be coming up quick!
SAVE THE DATE; please feel free to share the invite! EVERYBODY helps to make these events successful. Committee members, attendees, family & friends. The more unity & positive vibes the better & greater the outcome! Thank you!
AGENDA; Our team will be getting to the park early to set up. We have TWO spots reserved. We will make sure those spots are together
DJ A-Money will move the crowd! (My son)
Kid games will include tug o war, musical chairs & a water balloon toss. Possibly more…
We’ll have a team of grillers & there will be a serving area. We WILL need volunteers to help serve. We just ask for 30/45 mins of your time.
Hit me if you’re willing to volunteer.
We’re thinking about having a performer or two.
You can hit me up if you want to perform. Keep in mind it would be for free.
We also may have a few vendors. If you want to be a vendor you can inbox me.
Please remember this is a potluck style BBQ. Please bring something that everyone can share. Food, drink, dessert. Look for the list.
HEY FAM…WE HAVE T-SHIRT INFO;
Price will be between $20-24 depending on shirt style. Tanks are more expensive
James Burnham will be your contact. You can inbox him. All funds will be up front
PLEASE DO NOT ASK TO PAY HIM BACK.
PLEASE do not put him in that situation. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE.
If there is an issue after you get your shirt, JB will make it right. I promise u that. I trust him 100%
Please be clear about your order 1) Name spelled correctly, 2) FONT STYLE 3) Correct shirt style 4)Correct SIZE …please make sure he has the correct info. Saving the info you provided will help
ALL ORDERS MUST BE PAID & RECEIVED BY 8/28 in order to have the shirt by the day of the BBQ
Here’s an example…you can choose the color shirt

BCA Chat n’ Chew

The Origin is excited to announce that we are opening our 3rd annual Haunted Attraction at our new location at Westfield Parkway Mall .17,000 square feet of horror and haunts Featuring our new
Camp Nightmare The Asylum from Hell Haunts at the Museum, Music Haunts of Fame, Movie Monsters, Zombie Zone and more!
Tickets on sale now

The Origin is excited to announce that we are opening our 3rd annual Haunted Attraction at our new location at Westfield Parkway Mall .17,000 square feet of horror and haunts Featuring our new
Camp Nightmare The Asylum from Hell Haunts at the Museum, Music Haunts of Fame, Movie Monsters, Zombie Zone and more!
Tickets on sale now

The Origin is excited to announce that we are opening our 3rd annual Haunted Attraction at our new location at Westfield Parkway Mall .17,000 square feet of horror and haunts Featuring our new
Camp Nightmare The Asylum from Hell Haunts at the Museum, Music Haunts of Fame, Movie Monsters, Zombie Zone and more!
Tickets on sale now

The Origin is excited to announce that we are opening our 3rd annual Haunted Attraction at our new location at Westfield Parkway Mall .17,000 square feet of horror and haunts Featuring our new
Camp Nightmare The Asylum from Hell Haunts at the Museum, Music Haunts of Fame, Movie Monsters, Zombie Zone and more!
Tickets on sale now

The Origin is excited to announce that we are opening our 3rd annual Haunted Attraction at our new location at Westfield Parkway Mall .17,000 square feet of horror and haunts Featuring our new
Camp Nightmare The Asylum from Hell Haunts at the Museum, Music Haunts of Fame, Movie Monsters, Zombie Zone and more!
Tickets on sale now

The Origin is excited to announce that we are opening our 3rd annual Haunted Attraction at our new location at Westfield Parkway Mall .17,000 square feet of horror and haunts Featuring our new
Camp Nightmare The Asylum from Hell Haunts at the Museum, Music Haunts of Fame, Movie Monsters, Zombie Zone and more!
Tickets on sale now

The Origin is excited to announce that we are opening our 3rd annual Haunted Attraction at our new location at Westfield Parkway Mall .17,000 square feet of horror and haunts Featuring our new
Camp Nightmare The Asylum from Hell Haunts at the Museum, Music Haunts of Fame, Movie Monsters, Zombie Zone and more!
Tickets on sale now