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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.
Come join us for the premiere of Tamera’s Hill’s The Matchmaker! This feature was filmed in the beautiful city of San Diego, so it’s only right to have the premiere here as well. Come join us for a beautifully written and directed feature film that is PG-13 and suitable for all ages. A story about family and love that relates to all.Logline:
A famous pro football star lost connection with his family. His mother helps bring him back to his family roots and his first love.
Synopsis:
Lisa Colons and Jonas Johnson were high school and college sweethearts until a diabolical lie Jay’s best friend told broke them up. Jonas and Lisa went their separate ways and were successful. Several years pass by. Lisa, a successful high profile attorney, and Jonas a pro football player. Although they were successful in their careers, they both were unlucky in love.
Jay’s mother, Mom Johnson, sees her birthday and the holidays as a perfect opportunity to bring the two back together. She invites Lisa and Jay to her 50th birthday bash. Lisa and Jay didn’t have a clue they were being set up for the biggest surprise of their lives.
In the meantime Dad Johnson decides to play the matchmaker as well by inviting his best friend Charlie to seduce Barbara, his live-in sister-in-law. He despises her and wants her out of his house, but will his plan backfire?
It’s the day of the party and all hell breaks loose. Secrets are unveiled, hearts are broken, lessons learned, but most of all we learn we can never underestimate the power of love.
The Matchmaker is a heart-felt holiday romantic comedy that touches the soul of family.
After the film please join us for the The Matchmaker Red Carpet Affairpresented by Creative Flow Arts & Entertainment at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Mission Valley.
Come dressed to impress for this rare glimpse into Hollywood here on Sandiewood soil! This is the official after party to the The Matchmaker Premiere.
Special Music Performance by R & B Singer Shirley Murdock
One of San Diego’s hottest DJ’s will be spinning the top music all night!
Drinks Available (Included depending on the ticket)
Appetizers served (*Pasta bar available depending on ticket)
Movie Premiere: Ultrastar Cinemas 7510 Hazard Center Drive, San Diego, CA, 92108 Red Carpet 4:00pm-5:00pm. Movie starts promptly at 5:00pm.
The Red Carpet Affair will begin AFTER the movie at the DoubleTree starting at 8pm and will end at 11:30pm.
Dress code: Dress to Impress
Ages: 21 and up only
We are limited to 50 VIP tickets only. Make sure to reserve early. General admission tickets do not come with seating.
